Wild Romance

Rating: ****


Genre: Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 16
Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Oh Man Suk, Lee Si Young, Kang Dong Ho, Hwang Sun Hee


SYNOPSIS:
"Everything starts on the birthday of Eun Jae's dad. Eun Jae ran into Park Moo Yul, who is the 2nd baseman of 'Green Dreamers', when she is drunk. Eun Jae who is a fan of 'Blue Seagulls', starts a fight with Moo Yul who led the 'Green Dreamers' to victory. The next day, internet is on fire with the video called 'Humiliated Park Moo Yul'. Because of this video, career of both Moo Yul and Eun Jae, who recently got a job as a bodyguard, are in danger. In the end, they decided to put on a show against the public! They lie that Eun Jae is Moo Yul's private bodyguard and the video was recorded when Eun Jae was giving a self-defence demonstration to Moo Yul. Like this, Eun Jae becomes real bodyguard of Moo Yul. It seemed like everything worked out just fine, but the problem is that they can't stand each other's existence..."


REVIEW:
Comedy?  Romance?  Hmmm....  Not completely sure.  I guess there is a romantic relationship, and some funny scenes, but it didn't make me laugh very much.  Maybe it's the actors?  I really don't know, but I wouldn't say it was funny enough to be called a "comedy."  Ridiculous?  Yes.  However, not THAT funny.

I think they should add "mystery" to this drama or something.  The whole thing is about finding who the creepy fan is that keeps sending him stuff.  It's not a bad drama to watch, it's just that the only character I actually liked was the "Robot", played by Kang Dong Ho.  That guy just makes me laugh every time.  If it weren't for him, I might not have made it through the series.

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Extravagant Challenge

Rating: *****


Genre: Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 15
Cast: Choi Si Won, Lee Donghae, Bianca Bai, Ivy Chen, Allen Chao


SYNOPSIS:
"Sixteen year old Mogami Kyoko sacrificed her life to support her boyfriend, Sho, so he could become a successful singer. One day, Sho suddenly breaks up with Kyoko, leaving her with nothing, and Kyoko vows revenge. She decides to delve into the entertainment world and become even more successful than Sho to get back at him. Kyoko therein meets Ren, another actor in her agency, who helps motivate her to become a top entertainer."


REVIEW:
One word: daebak!  Or, should I say jincai?  Or, maybe even sugoi desu?  I really cannot decide which language to use.

Extravagant Challenge, the Taiwan version of the Japanese manga Skip-Beat, is really the fusion of Asian film.  A Japanese story, Taiwan producers, and two Korean actors make for a good mix of cultures.  Although I cannot stand dubs, I was happy enough with the story that I really didn't mind.  The story was funny and the acting wasn't bad.

Although I have not really read the original manga, and cannot verify how close it is to the original storyline, I can say that the story is very funny and lighthearted.  They kept the original anime-like style, but didn't lose their acting skills completely while doing it.  I'd definitely recommend this for anyone who wants a lighthearted, short drama.  Then again, I may be biased due to my love for Siwon.

What did you think of this drama? Comment below!


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K-POP-The Ultimate Audition

Rating: ***


Genre: Music, Romance
Episodes: 14
Cast: Go Eun Ah, Park Hyo Joo, Park Yoo Hwan, Hong Kyung Min, Song Se Hyun


SYNOPSIS:
"This drama is about the story that surrounding the idol stars. Kang Woo Hyun (Park Yoo Hwan) is a leader of the group M2 captivates fans with his killing smile. Ji Seung Yeon (Go Eun Ah) dreams of turning into a legend of the hip-hop. she has to dress up like a man to join a men’s idol group. Kang Chang Min (Kevin) thinks that the world turns around it, and dreams of being a soloist of ballads. Ri Ah (Kim Eun Jung) is a great celebrity that represents the whole nation."


REVIEW:
What can I possibly say about this drama?  I'm kind of lost at this point.  I started watching this even though it looked like a rip off of the popular Korean drama "You're Beautiful" which aired in 2009.  I tried to think positively, telling myself that this could be good even though it wasn't a new idea.  I liked watching it, even though all of the ideas were rehashed ones, but I still can't get my mind around the ending.

Where was the ending?  Did I miss it?  Where did it go?  Did this show get cancelled, or did they give up on the drama completely?  I'm so lost here.  I might have to go back and watch the last episode, as it didn't look like the ending to me.  I was expecting it to continue as there was no closing.  It felt like a fragmented sentence was the end of a long essay.  You read a long essay and expect there to be a closing note, but you only get an incomplete idea.

Can someone tell me the ending?  Or, do I have to be high to get it?


What did you think of this drama? Comment below!


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Upcoming & Now Airing Dramas (05/01/2012)

Upcoming South Korean Dramas

Drama	Air Date	Broadcast Station/ Times	Cast	Synopsis
Suspicious Family 수상한 가족	2012-May-09	MBN Wednesday & Thursday 20:45	Kim Sung Soo, Han Go Eun, Min Young Won
God's Quiz 3 신의 퀴즈 시즌3	2012-May-20	OCN	Ryu Duk Hwan, Ahn Nae Sang
Time Slip Dr. Jin 타임슬립 닥터 진	2012-May-26	MBC Saturday & Sunday 21:50	Song Seung Hun, Kim Jaejoong, Lee Bum Soo, Park Min Young	Jin Hyuk is a genius neurosurgeon with a cold and severe attitude in his interactions with other people due to his personal pursuit of perfection. Through a mysterious power, Jin Hyuk finds himself transported back in time 150 years. He begins treating people there, but the lack of necessary implements and rudimentary medical knowledge of the period forces him to seek new ways to aid the sick. Through this challenging process, Jin Hyuk eventually becomes a genuine doctor.
A Gentleman's Dignity 신사의 품격	2012-May-26	SBS Saturday & Sunday 21:50	Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ha Neul, Kim Soo Ro, Kim Min Jong, Lee Jong Hyuk	A drama about the careers and love lives of urban professionals. It will tell the story of four men in their forties as they go through love, breakup, success and failure.
I Love Lee Tae Ri 아이러브 이태리	2012-May-28	TvN Monday & Tuesday 23:00	Park Ye Jin, Kim Ki Bum, Yang Jin Woo	Min Soo is a 14-year-old boy who is engaged to a woman 7 years older than him. As he knows that the woman likes another man, he makes a wish so that he can protect his love. As the result of his wish, he becomes a 25-year-old man. Tae Ri is a well-educated woman who comes from a wealthy family. After being hurt by her first love, she doesn't believe in love anymore. But, as Min Soo suddenly appears before her, she starts to have feelings for him...
THE CHASER 추적자 THE CHASER	2012-May-28	SBS	Son Hyun Joo, Kim Sang Joong, Wang Ji Hye, Go Joon Hee
I Do, I Do 아이두 아이두	2012-May-30	MBC Wednesday & Thursday 21:55	Kim Sun Ah, Lee Jang Woo, Park Gun Hyung, Im Soo Hyang	Hwang Ji An is a successful 30 something year old shoe designer who ends up pregnant after a one night stand with the new office employee, Park Tae Kang.
Bridal Mask 각시탈	2012-May-30	KBS Wednesday & Thursday 21:55	Joo Won, Jin Se Yun, Park Ki Woong, Han Chae Ah	Gaksital is a famous manhwa set in the 1930s, during the Japanese occupation. The hero, Lee Kang-to, is known as 'Gaksital' because he wears a mask to hide his face - one of those traditional play masks, specifically the rosy-cheeked one reserved for the female role, aka the bride. He's an unassuming young man in real life, but when he dons his superhero mask, he fights injustice and rights wrongs during one of the darkest periods of Korea's history…
Ghost 유령	2012-May-30	SBS Wednesday & Thursday 21:55	So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, Uhm Ki Joon, Choi Daniel
Can't Live Without You 그대없인 못살아	2012-May	MBC Monday to Friday 20:15	Park Eun Hye, Park Sun Young, Kim Hae Sook
Full House 2 풀하우스 2	2012-May-09	TBS	Kim Sung Soo, Han Go Eun, Min Young Won	This series is based on Woo Soo Yeon's original Full House. Jang Man Ok is an aspiring writer. She later gets contracted in a false engagement with top star, Lee Tae Ik.
Big 빅	2012-Jun-04	KBS Monday & Tuesday 21:55	Gong Yoo, Lee Min Jung, Jang Hee Jin, Suzy, Baek Sung Hyun	The mind of 18 year old Kang Kyung Joon somehow gets trapped in the body of 30 year old Seo Yoon Jae, who just happens to be Kyung Joon's future brother-in-law.
I Need Romance 2012 로맨스가 필요해 2012	2012-Jun	tvN	Lee Jin Wook, Jung Yoo Mi, Kim Ji Suk, Kim Ji Woo
Golden Time 골든타임	2012-Jul	MBC Monday & Tuesday 21:55	Lee Sun Gyun, Hwang Jung Eum	This drama is set within the backdrop of an emergency room at a hospital. Kang Jae In (Hwang Jung Eum) is the successor of Ikhyo Foundation, which owns a medical university and five hospitals, but she does not care about the fact that she is the successor. Jae In only cares about her ex-boyfriend.
Arang and the Magistrate 아랑사또전	2012-Jul	MBC	Shin Min Ah, Lee Joon Ki, Yun Woo Jin, Hwang Bo Ra
Shut Up Family 닥치고 패밀리	2012-Jul	KBS	Hwang Shin Hye
The 3rd Hospital 제3병원	2012-Jul	TvN	Kim Seung Woo, Oh Ji Ho, Kim Min Jung, Choi Soo Young	A drama about medical war, based on neurosurgeons.
King's Dream 대왕의 꿈	2012-Aug		Choi Soo Jong, Choi Chul Ho
Nice Guy 차칸남자	2012-Aug	KBS Wednesday & Thursday 21:55	Song Joong Ki, Moon Chae Won, Lee Kwang Soo	As a revenge to the woman who betrayed him, a man uses another woman who lost her memory ...
Faith 신의 (神醫)	2012-Aug	SBS	Lee Min Ho, Kim Hee Sun, Lee Philip, Kim Seung Soo, Lee Min Young
The Great Seer 대풍수	2012-Sep-17	SBS	Ji Jin Hee
Absolutely Him 절대그이	2012	MBC
Family Portrait 가족사진	2012	SBS	Ahn Nae Sang, Shin Hyun Bin	A human drama about a father who protects his teenage daughter and family with love.
Strangers 6 스트레인저 6	2012	TV Chosun	Oh Ji Ho, Kim Hyo Jin, Karasawa Toshiaki, Kikawada Masaya
Park Jung Hee, The Human 인간 박정희	2012

Upcoming Taiwan Dramas

Drama	Air Date	Broadcast Station / Times	Cast	Synopsis
Alice in Wonder City 給愛麗絲的奇蹟	2012-May-20	CTS Sunday 22:00	Aaron Yan, Yang Gui Mei, Xiu Jie Kai	He Ting Yu is a famous violinist who's just returned from an overseas tour. Chen Hai Jie is a hardworking dreamer who came to the big city to become a world class violin player. Lan Die Fei is a charming girl who has a beautiful voice and an ear for pitch. Alice is a mysterious girl from Japan who wonders the streets searching for the secrets of her past. The seeds of their dreams are planted in the city; they are all waiting to see if one day the seeds will grow to bear fruit.
Ni Shi Chun Feng Wo Shi Yu 你是春風我是雨	2012-Jun-09	PTS	Jian Man Shu, Leroy Young
Dan Shu Jue Pei 單數絕配		CTV	Godfrey Gao, Alice Ceng, Chen Zhi Kai, Xiao Man
Xing Fu Pu Gong Ying 幸福蒲公英		Next TV	Alice Tseng, Danson Tang
Tian Mi Mo Huan Bus 甜蜜魔幻巴士		GV	Cheryl Yang, Sunny Wang
Jie Jie Li Zheng Xiang Qian Zou 姐姐立正向前走			Ruby Lin, Jiro Wang, Hu Bing	A woman in her 30s gets romantically involved with three men who are at different ages. One is in his 40s, another in his 30s, and yet another in his 20s.
Lian Xia 戀夏38℃		GTV	George Hu, Wu Ying Jie	Summer is the height of tourist season on the island of Kinmen. In one particular summer, national pianist champion, Chen Wen Qing, came to the island to spend her summer vacation. Local boy, Lin Ming Kuan, was her tour guide. As their adventures on the island went on, Kuan gradually fell in love with her. Yet, he never revealed his feelings. He didn't think he was good enough for her. He even pushed her away when he discovered that she felt the same way for him. However, her unwavering love finally demolished his defense. They spent the rest of the summer being happily in love. When the summer came to end and Qing must return home, she promised to email him everyday and come back the next summer. Next summer came. Qing returned to the island as promised. But, Kuan started to feel there is something different with Qing...
Ai Qing Chuang Jin Men 愛情闖進門		GTV	Calvin Chen, Victoria Song, Zhou Mi	The drama tells the story of how Qin Yu Jiang (played by Calvin Chen) was under orders to look for the chairman's long-lost granddaughter, which he found to be Shen Ya Yin (played by Victoria Song) who is treated like Cinderella in her aunt's home. And what happens next is a romantic love story that makes people laugh and cry.

Do you know more dramas that are coming soon? Comment below with the information and I will put it up. Also, if you know if one of these dramas has a Viki channel already, please feel free to post it below. Enjoy~!

Your Favorite Addict Returns!

Hello everyone!


You've probably thought "Where did she go?" right?  I'm currently wondering where I went too. :)


After my poor laptop abandoned me, I pretty much lost all my data.  Meaning, all the dramas that I had watched and was planning to review were gone.  So, even though I had dramas that I had finished, I didn't have a list to go by in order to review them.  So, basically, I've been spending this whole time trying to finish some dramas in order to continue my blog.


I'm sorry it took so long to come back, but I am happy to say that the blog will return this Monday.  I'm so excited to be back to blogging again, as I really kind of missed it.


How have you all been lately?


Sincerely,
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You're NOT Beautiful (A parody)

Hey guys, I thought you might enjoy this!

The Secrets of a Bum by TuBeObsessed

After my many years of experience in living off ramen noodles and bologna sandwiches, I have gained some very important knowledge that I would like to share with my fans.

As you know, I'm a bum.  For those who are not familiar with the slang term "Bum" from America, the definition of this particular word "A lazy or shiftless person, especially one who seeks to live solely by the support of others."  Although I don't wish to be a bum, I am extremely good at my current job.  Here are some useful tips for all, bum or not.

1. Panera is a great place to waste time.  If you are anything like me, you feel kind of uncomfortable sitting in a cafe or business without paying.  However, if you go to a place like Panera, where they serve cups but don't actually have waiters, you can pretend you ordered something from their cafe without spending any money.  Every morning I sneak in the back door of the Panera Bread restaurant across the street from the library while I wait for it to open.  There are these little stations where customers are to place their cups and platters when they are done.  You can simply steal a cup and platter from the station and place it next to you.  Other customers may look at you funny, but at least you will look like a regular customer to the others that didn't see you take it.  The workers will automatically assume they just didn't see you when you ordered and leave you alone. P:
2.  Get cash back instead of using an ATM.  ATM's may charge you fees for getting cash out from your bank account, but grocery stores don't charge you extra for cash back.  If you plan on getting a bottle of water or something from the grocery store, and you need some cash in your pocket, I suggest getting cash back.
3. Buy in bulk, almost expired goods that don't really go bad, dented canned goods or in season.  Buying in bulk is a great way to save money.  Personally, I like to buy family meals, cook them, and then split them into individual servings for later.  It is so much cheaper than buying them individually, and it actually takes about the same, or even less, cook time.  Some grocery stores will give discounts on expiring items or damaged goods in order to save money.  Be sure not to buy moldy items, though.  Lastly, please remember to buy in season.  If strawberries don't really grow abundantly January, you should probably avoid buying them in January.  The strawberries will probably taste horrible and you'll spend a lot of needless money on them.  Eat an orange instead!
4. Walk if you are less than two miles away from your destination.  Unless you need to be at your destination at a specific time, or if you would have to walk down a sidewalk-less highway, it's best to walk to your destination if it's less than two miles away.  Although it may not seem like much money to drive there, things add up quickly.  Going on the bus can also become expensive.  You might as well get fit and save money.
5. Go to the gym every day.  If you live less than three miles from a gym, I suggest you go there every day.  It will save you money.  Don't actually be stupid enough to sign up for a membership.  Just pack a bunch of things in your backpack, and then walk there and back.  You will save money and still lose weight.
6. Only buy what you can carry.  People today go into a store, only buy one item, and actually think they need a cart.  You don't need a cart.  In fact, people will probably look at you crazy if you use a cart for just one item.  When you put an item into a cart, you start to think that you need to fill up the cart.  However, if you have to carry all of your items, you usually buy a lot less.
7. One person's trash is another person's treasure.  There are so many thrift, pawn, and outlet stores that sell items very cheap.  However, when we shop for stuff, we usually think of name brand stores.  In second hand stores, you can find the most unique and expensive items for extremely cheap prices.  Sometimes stores don't even know what they are worth and treat them like junk.  You can also find couches, televisions, desks, bikes, and tons of things that people are going to throw away on Craigslist or freecycle.
8. Learn how to sew.  Even the basics of sewing can save a lot of money.  Have a hole in your favorite shirt?  Well, you're screwed if you don't know how to sew.  Bought a non-returnable pair of jeans only to find out that it didn't have a zipper?  Well, good luck!  Bent over and your pants ripped?  If you don't know how to sew, I really hope you have a jacket to cover the hole.
9. Get a library card.  People spend so much money a year just on entertainment.  I really don't understand.  At the library, there is usually free wi-fi, you can rent amazing films, and you can check out hundreds of books.  Why spend all that money when it can all be free?
10. Be female.  Sorry guys, but there is one trick to being a bum that is just difficult for most men to pull off.  To be a good bum, you kind of have to be female.  Clubs and bars sometimes give out free drinks to women on certain days, you can bat your eyes  a hopeless male to get a free meal, and people tend to be a lot more sympathetic to a girl bum than to a guy bum.  Sorry!

Did you like my article?  If so, please feel free to donate to my Ramen Fund.

-TuBeObsessed

Excuses, excuses

Wow, where did all the time go? :o

One moment I'm heading for a short vacation and the next moment it is already Jan 24th.  I feel like every day is passing by in an instant.

I guess that I can't really give any excuse.  Truthfully, I probably had time to review old shows or movies that I watched.  However, being that I am in the midst of a job hunt, I really haven't even thought of this blog in a month.  In fact, I haven't even watched any shows since the 5th.  I know, my followers are probably all completely shocked, aren't you?

Although I'll try to start reviewing again in March, I might not be able to even watch anything until then.  It may sound like an excuse, but I really am busy.  I can't believe I have to grow up  XD

Anyway, I hope you do well this year.
xoxo
TO

Scent Of A Woman

Rating: *****


Genre: Romance
Episodes: 16
Cast: Kim Sun Ah, Lee Dong Wook, Seo Hyo Rim, Shin Ji Soo, Uhm Ki Joon


SYNOPSIS:
"A woman, Lee Yeon Jae, is given the grim prognosis that she only has a short time left to live. She decides to quit her job at a travel agency and live her life to the fullest."




REVIEW:
Beautiful.

As some of you may know, I've had a short novel in the back of my mind for a while now, and I've been trying to decide the basic outline for the story.  That being said, I've been watching various shows that deal with cancer patients and what they go through so that I can get some more ideas on what works and what doesn't work in the stories that are similar in nature to my upcoming literature.  However, after watching this, I'm starting to wonder if my story is worth writing.  I swear that the writer of this story read my mind.  Although the story is different, this is exactly the kind of situation I was going for.  (I guess I need to think more about my story before I go through with it.)

Simple, beautiful, and entrancing, this drama really made me want to watch more.  Although I don't usually watch pure romance dramas, I enjoyed this very much.

What did you think of this drama? Comment below!


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Warrior Baek Dong Soo

Rating: (Not Rated - See Below)


Genre: Period Drama
Episodes: 29
Cast:  Choi Min Soo, Yoo Seung Ho, Yoon Ji Min, Yoon So Yi, Ji Chang Wook


SYNOPSIS:
"Set in the Joseon Dynasty during King Jeongjo’s reign, this martial-arts fusion sageuk is centered around the events involving Crown Prince Sado’s conspiracy. Warrior Baek Dong Soo was a real-life legend who created a martial arts guide in Joseon. His group who defends King Jeongjo is pitted against a mysterious organization of assassins who plot to kill the King."


REVIEW:
As some may know, I helped in the subtitling process for this show on Viki.  As such, I have to wonder whether or not the influenced my view on the drama.  That being said, I don't think I can properly review it.  Although it's probably worth watching again, I've seen it too many times because I was working on it. XD

Although I went fangirl for this drama, since there are some smexy actors in this one, I cannot say that the production was spotless.  Let's be honest here, the blood stains look like coolaid.  Do they not know that blood stains turn brownish after a little while?  (Sorry if I assumed wrong here, but I think the person who applied the fake blood was a man.  Most women know what blood looks like.)

On a final note, I think there was an issue with Episode 13.  Notice the sword is bloody before going into the person's body (even though it hadn't slashed anyone prior to its use), but it is clean when it's coming out of the body.  Isn't that a bit backwards?  If I'm wrong, please correct me, but it looks like the person who did the blood should have been fired.

What did you think of this drama? Comment below!


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