보고싶다 I miss you episode 3 and 4 review

Didn't really know what to make of this episode.
Firstly, I was expecting more of a cutesy light hearted episode with sweet romantic moments like episode two where it left off. But obviously there would be no point in that since the second episode had already established the romantic bonding between Han jung woo and sooyeon.
This episode was more drama action thrilled genre-ed (not sure whether the producer over did it with this episode- but it left me with angry tears). I was emotionally frustrated with the characters and their reactions to situations.
Starting off with sooyeon- it took her unbelievably long to realise that jung woo was in danger when she saw him getting kidnapped in front her eyes. The frustration I felt to just push her to run after him guess adds to the tension of the scene and makes us join in and empathize and get involved more (not sure if I'm getting too practical here but it really is true).
And don't even get me started off with han jung woo. This boy is a ladykiller- no doubt. But honestly- I'm not sure whether to like him or dislike him anymore because his morals are just too flexible.
The first time we saw that unreasonable sideo f him was when he listened to all those rumours and rejected her friendship proposal and honestly- I did sympathise with him here a little- I mean, who wouldn't freak out if you found out the girl whose umbrella you borrowed was a murderer's daughter? Ok0 han jung woo- you did act a little cowardly- but since we can sympathise with you- we won't degrade you that much.
But.
What was that you just did now?
Did I see you- just run off on your own after sooyeon offered her life to save you? But really? You're just gonna run off like that? Ok- maybe I should give him some points for regretting it after and trying to make up for it by telling his dad to save her- but you can't leave all the hard work for your daddy! Plus- this isn't the first time he's run away to protect himself and now...that, is just not cool.
But honestly- moving away from han jung woo- the thing that frustrates me the most is when adults bring their children into their problems. Like- what is up with that woman with the kid that looks like a girl (sorry this sounds unprofessional but I've forgotten his name). She's blaming his cut on jung woo (like he has anything to do with him jumping out the window and getting the cut on his leg himself).
The main villain of the story is Jung woo's father who is actually unexpectedly more evil than we expect. I mean- I know right from the start he kidnapped the woman's son for her money- but for some reason- I still had hope for him until this episode. I mean- how much of your son's life insurance would it cost to save the girl who went after your son and got kidnapped also as a result?
And after a while- we find out that Jung woo's father has been in prison and escaped and is on the run. Boy- no wonder your morals are messed up...I don't blame you.
And this evilness which started off with money underlines the stereotypical sense of dramas- it's always what the evil side seem to be looking for- money or love. In this case- obviously money even though I guess you could associate love in this situation (since jung woo's father's search for money is driving a fork between the love between jung woo and sooyeon).
And another person I'm really disliking is Jung woo's stepmother- she's no innocent person either- I guess that's probably why she and Jung woo's father suit... But it's obvious that she's after her husband's approval or clearly wants something. She's the stereotypical two faced character- nice to Jung woo when her husband is around- and shows her true colours as soon as he's not in the room. I guess that's probably why Jung woo and soo yeon are able to relate so well- they're both suffering from the darkness and cruelty of the real world they live in.
Ok- so even though there's been a few degradation in characters- there's also been some uprising. A huge example and a huge unsung hero for me definitely has to be sooyeon's new profound cop father is getting so involved in this investigation is admirable. It's touching to see how many people actually care for her despite her once living in a cruel world where she was unloved. Especially sooyeon's mother- this scene is too touching. She's been constantly saying how she wants to give away her daughter as if she's meant nothing to her- but now that her daughter is actually gone- it's changed her into a completely different person. It's actually shocking to see how her adamant view has reduced her to tears- especially because of her cocky and confident character. It sort of makes the audience take a step back and realise the seriousness of the situation- but at the same time, feel relieved because this is how a mother was supposed to act in these times of their child going missing.
Moving onto episode 4- I can tell from the preview of this episode that this episode is going to be even more depressing- so prepare a box of tissues!
There's not a single minute of this episode that's happy at all. Even the flashbacks of Jung woo and sooyeon doesn't give you positive feelings. It makes you miss everything about their innocence and how it's all destroyed now.
I have to say that yeo jin gu is doing an absolutely amazing job at portraying the emotions of jung woo. His mentally scared face really hit me. He makes it impossible for you to not feel sorry for him. There's something about his crying scenes that make you want to comfort him.
''I am doing this as a father, not as a detective'' those were the words that made me cry.
I am so absorbed into this character of the detective father. He's exactly the hero I've been waiting for to develop in the story. I didn't take much notice of him at first- but his character development has stayed strong and deep. I am completely siding with him in everything. He's almost like the audience's robot. He's doing everything the audience want him to do. I'm cheering him on.
Oh- and don't forget about eun joo. I've liked her completely from the start. She was all too adorable when she refused to stay on good terms with sooyeon- she was the typical little sister. It's cute watching how attached she's become to sooyeon- this kid has got a strong sense of morals just like her father has. Like father like daughter. She's also a hero in the story- except a little less practical. But she plays the role of cheering her father on, encouraging him, and staying positive. Her determination to find sooyeon is admirable. She cries at her father and calls him a bad person in episode 3 when he's not doing what he's supposed to be and saying ''who can I trust now''. In the start of episode 4- she sneaks into Jung woo's house- getting all the detail she can even though she doesn't manage. But she does manage to get the DNA of Jung woo from past books he's used. At first- I thought she was a little hesitant and trying to get between Jung woo and sooyeon since she didn't seem too concerned when sooyeon first went missing- but I guess that she didn't realise sooyeon was in danger.
It's upsetting how everyone's thought that sooyeon's dead except for Jung woo. I'm not too sure about cop father- he seems to be holding on a little- but the grip has loosened a little. Honestly- I do hope that a love story develops between sooyeon and the second guy (who she's trapped with). Maybe it might spark some jealously in the near future with Jung woo. Plus- the storyline needs a little help with plot movement since I'm not sure how it's going to progress after episode 4.
I think that episode 5 and 6 is going to be when the younger roles have to be dropped. It's so sad because yeo jin gu and the girl who played sooyeon (yet to find out her name) were such brilliant actors. They've raised the standard of expectation for yoochun and yoon eun hye. I'm pretty sure that yoochun will be able to pull of his character since I've seen him uptake some melodramatic dramas e.g. rooftop prince. I'm not so sure about yoon eun hye though- most of the dramas she's participated in tend to be on the comedic side e.g. coffee prince. We'll just have to wait and see in episode 5 and 6- and I'm anticipating every second of it!

Update on korean dramas: (I miss you, nice guy...)

Hi everyone :)

So I know I haven't been posting in such a long time so I'm going to use this post to update you guys on which dramas I'm watching currently so you might have an idea of what I might review/recap/insight etc
                 Ok- so one of the dramas I am absolutely loving at the moment is 'I miss you' which came out a few days ago. I've got to admit- episode one didn't have the best starts- the whole theme of the first episode was your typical ''running away from loan sharks'' and ''abusive father who's also a drunkard'' and ''money hungry evil father who has a good hearted son''...yeah you get the idea. But if you put that all to one side- the chemistry between soo yeon and jung woo (the lead roles) is too adorable to even bear with. I've fallen in love with the younger lead roles- and I've got a lot of expectation for yoochun and yoon eun hye to be just as good (even though I doubt I'm going to feel as attached to their chemistry as I did for the younger lead roles). Everything is just too perfect in the second episode- the friendship bond further develops into a romantic relationship and you fall deeper in love with their relationship. It's all too perfect. They both receive the love that they've needed and you see the complete opposite sides of their character which adds to the character development. We see soo yeon go from her broken self to her adorable and respectful self, and we see jung woo go from mature to childish and dorky. Its the bond that adds to the lightheartedness of this drama and takes away all the tension of the storyline and plot that I thought the producer needed to lighten up a little with. I might do a review of the next few episodes if I have a lot to say about them :)

               
Very recently, I struggled to keep up with 'Nice guy'. Ever since the whole plot twist in the storyline- it failed to keep me entertained. There was little plot movement and everything seemed to go around in circles. The character of seo eun gi started off as sad and ended up as sad. Same with kang ma ru. Nothing even progressed with kang ma ru and han jae hee's relationship either. Don't let my opinion on the drama put you off watching it because I guess it's just my impatience with character relationship development and storyline movement- which is had much of before the plot twist but yeah- I don't think I'm going to carry on with this drama anymore.

I can't wait for next week's episode of 'I miss you'!
Until next time,
happy drama watching!

Insight into Korean Drama ''Nice guy'/ Innocent man' 2012 (Episode 1-4)

WOW. Absolute wow. This was the first thing I thought after watching the first 4 episodes of this drama. The other episodes have yet to air and I can hardly wait. Since my long break from dramas as a result of my school- my passion for dramas also became to faze. But fortunately, ''nice guy'' has brought me back to where I used to belong.

The cast
To start off with- I love the director's choice of actors. I have always been a fan of song joong ki since SKKS (review here) and the fact that he's in this drama made me want to watch it even more. His character here in ''Nice guy'', Ma ru was completely unexpected as it contrasted to his usual bubbly self. However- he is able to make the character of Ma ru believable, so we can see that he fits into many personae this way (showing the fact that he's a brilliant actor). In addition, I also love lead female actress moon chae won. I've seen her in ''princess man'' as well as ''shining inheritance'' and I was captivated by her potrayal of both characters which she played. She is absolutely stunning. Her expressions capture every moment and she really gets into character which is what I love about her. Likewise, she is able to adapt very well to her script E.g. she had a very feminine, soft character in ''princess man'' compared to her rough arrogant character in ''Nice guy''.

What is this drama about?
With credits to other drama sites (as well as my referral to the drama) where I have read about the synopsis, I have concluded that the storyline takes place whereby Maru is betrayed by his ex-girlfriend Jae hee many times and so uses Eun gee, the heiress to the Tae San company to avenge himself.

Why should you watch this dramaThis drama is strangely captivating. The mysterious elements at the beginning of the episode makes you marvel at what sort of relationship the characters have between themselves.
Your opinion of the character of Maru changes constantly (which is probably why you are so interested in the multiple sides of his personality). At first, we admire his intelligence of discovering the illness of the child in hospital. Yet only a few moments later do we get angry at how stupid he can to take the blame for someone else's wrong doing for the wrong reasons.
It's frustrating- but at the same time clever because as the curious audience- we play the part where we have to sit back and wonder at what's going to happen to his future. This keeps us constantly curious throughout the first episode as the screenwriter cunningly spirals in more drama to keep us hooked onto the next episode.
I also love the character of Eun gi. Since secret garden, I have always loved the bad-arse heroine type of female lead- and eun gi here really displays that. She's carpooling with a senior director sitting next to her (like a man would) and screams and bickers at the car who's appeared out of nowhere. We can tell she's not one to mess with- but funnily enough, we admire her courage and there's a sense of humour out of how scared the director is.
And even though we can tell that this drama is going to be serious bundle from maru getting betrayed by his ex-girlfriend and eun gee trying to protect her father's company from her stepmother- there is something about the way this drama doesn't need a sense of lightheartedness to balance it out (even though there are many lighthearted scenes here).
I also love how the drama moves forward 6 years- even though it's hardly been half an episode already. It shows movement and progress in the storyline- unlike other slow and draggy dramas which I can't handle at all (not that every single drama needs time movement- but this one's an exception). And I love how maru and his ex-girlfriend who were seperated in those six years will meet again through eun gee- everything's spindled into each other and the drama's just one tight compact space, ready to explode. This jealous atmosphere I'm feeling from jae hee (maru's ex-girlfriend) as she sees maru with eungee is making me think- does she still have feelings for him? Why has she decided to give them up?
 But one thing I'm also curious about is how maru's and eungi's love relationship is going to fold from this- or will it even?
The weird thing is the fact that both eungee and maru have been hurt by their past loves- but they are both still caught up in the moment with them and fail to appreciate the present. But I guess this is what the whole drama's about. Nevertheless- I am happy at the firm opening of the drama and hope that the storyline continues to stay this strong.

Thank you post

Hiii guys! It's crazyaboutdramas here :)
I just wanted to say thank you for reading my posts on my blog. I just signed in and can't believe how many stats I'm getting. I'm so thankful. I made this blog hoping to share my opinion with the world on the dramas that I watch, but I didn't expect so many of you to be viewing it.
I've been really busy with school work recently so haven't been able to review any dramas. My apologies. I haven't been watching many since school term either, but I will deffo watch more during half term.
Love you all and hope you have a lovely week ahead :)

Review/Short Recap: Episode 1: When love walked in

This drama really reminded me of ''Romantic Princess'' which has a similar storyline, but nevertheless- ''when love walked in'' had a good opening and kept me interested all the way.
Honestly, I only began to watch this drama for the cast. Since a very young age, I have been watching Fahrenheit's Calvin and have found him to be very charming and entertaining to watch. In addition, being a kpopper, f(x)'s victoria- whom I absolutely love, took the main female role. This made me want to watch the drama so I gave it a try and I'm happy I did.
So at the beginning, we are told how the two main characters ''ya yin'' played by victoria song, and ''yu jiang'' played by calvin chen met. Even though this sort of theme ''childhood lovers'' is overused in the drama world, I think that it sort of works for this drama. I think that the fact that the main two characters were childhood lovers is going to allow them to get on better and have a sort of connection which allows the love story between them to evolve later on. I like looking for aspects of the drama like this- it allows me to predict the future storyline for this drama.
And of course- the two children at the beginning of the drama HAVE to be seperated in order for there to be some plot movement- and yes, there it is- the screenwriter has laid it out perfectly for me on the table.
And then some years later, probably into the present (it doesn't say, but we can assume from the landscape of electrical overuse from modern buildings)- we see ya yin first. She's running around, doing her job as a postwoman- sending packages to companies. The first impression we get of her: she's friendly, down to earth and approachable. She seems to be friends with all the people she delivers to. Obviously, she's a very likeable character.
P.s. have you realised that the main girl is always the cheery one and that the main guy is always the moody one? Well, not always but you know what I mean.
And then they're sat in the car and we meet her friend, who's informing ya yin of the CEO of ''yuan group'', yuan hao tian, is on the search of his lost granddaughter (and guess who that is?) to be the heir of the group. But obviously, ya yin isn't interested and she's scorning at her friend who is in her own world- all dreamy. She's obsessed with the 3 talents of the company. And behind every success, there's a man/woman- and in this case, a man- and this drama illustrates this perfectly. I love how there's always a nut in every friendship group.
And then we move onto the scene were there are 3 employees of the CEO, who are sat down receiving video calls from women all over the world, claiming to be this granddaughter. But obviously- every single video call is outrageous- women who are willing to cut like 5 inches of their hair for a DNA test, women who dress like 4 year olds and claim to have never lied in their lives (i'm loving this drama world).
And finally a few scenes after, we see the 3 talents. The splitting of the screens increases the tension of the build up to see who these 3 men could possibly be or look like. And they're all riding seperately on different vehicles which show that they have different personalities. It also adds to their ''coolness' or ''manliness''.
And obviously, in every F4 ('Boys over flowers' reference), or flower group (for those of you who don't know what I mean by 'F4', there's an arrogant one- but astonishingly, this isn't yu jiang- it's his friend, Lu shang lin- played by zhoumi from super junior M (is that fangirling I hear across the world?). They're absorbed in their own lives, and shang lin states that if it wasn't for the search of the granddaughter - then they wouldn't be able to have this exhibition that they've set up between the three.
And that's that with their stories. But the main bombing is when they meet up. I find this scene to be very ''Boys over flowers'' like, or scripted. It always so happens that the girl makes a huge impression on them- her calling them something negative- and I'm beginning to wonder whether this sort of accountant is losing its effect now. But to the 3 men, it doesn't seem like it has, and they're starstruck by her knowledge of Bauhaus.
And in every drama, there's a snow queen -and this snow queen happens to live close by to cinderella. She's ya yin's ''sister''- there's not much said about their relationship, but ya yin lives with her- i'm guessing they took her in for adoption or they're cousins. Somehow, ya yin's ''stepsister/cousin'' knows about ya yin's connection with the CEO- and she's planning to take on fraud of her position with her mum. They have a photo, and are planning to take a strand of ya yin's hair for the DNA results and have ya yin's sister/cousin claim that as her own hair.
We learn that ya yin is actually a fan of design, as she communicates to this ''chuan'' person about the 3 talent's exhibition. She's editing her own design, and manages to please chuan, whom then in turns asks her if she's interested in a job as an assistant. Obviously she is and she stands up in excitement, knocking her chair over (she's so cute).
The scene next shows the CEO who's received the news of ya yin's cousin/sister and sends the 3 talents to their home to look up everything they need to know about the girl. So we're taken into the house and the episode ends around here

I'm excited to know what happens when ya yin walks into the scene in the house. Hopefully, that'll set off suspicions that perhaps ya yin might be the actual granddaughter (but we won't know until next week when it's subbed). I hope there'll be more interaction between ya yin and yu jiang in the next episode- cause the little encounter at the exhibition didn't really fill my apetite.
I think the actress who plays the role of ya yin's cousin/stepsister portrays her character really well. The way her eyes look like they're completely focused, and the way she speaks to her mum really shows her cold heartedness that we're eager to see in every snow queen.
I also hope from episode 2- we see a little more of yu jiang's past- how he got to where he is, what happened to him when he was taken away. All these parts of the story are missing and I think that the drama is going to slowly give us information by information like a piece of puzzle fitted together.
Having read the synopsis from dramawiki, I know that yu jiang is not going to realise that ya yin is his childhood lover straight away- and I'm glad that is the way it is- because it allows time for the two to develop feelings for each other in adulthood as well, and then later realise that they're closer than they already are. I hope that the way that the two find out about each other's connection is going to be interesting too.

Update: Review: Opening of 'Faith' & 'Five fingers'

Hey guys!
So i know it's been a while since i did a post but i promise you that i am absolutely still watching dramas but just been busy and not yet reviewed much.
So to update you, yes i am watching lee min ho's new drama ''faith''. (spoilers ahead) Watched the first two episodes and thought that lee min ho once again portrays his character very well though he could work on his expressions more. I know the whole point of his character is to be ''cool'' but i think that this can be portrayed easily by not only walking around grumpily (haha).
Kim hee sun deserves praise for portraying her character also- especially since she
has to play the role of a surgeon and watch those bloody scenes which i turn away from the screen during.
Secondally, i have many things to rant about this drama. Yes, i know dramas arent perfect- but when they are supposed to portray real life or situations within real life... Its kinda hard to not notice when there are many imperfections.
First of all- we are told that only one person can enter the time warp door... And we go through the whole chaos with the men deciding on who should go in- and yet, lee min ho comes out with another person- thats two of them?!
Also, the story at the beginning of hwa ta tells us that he walked into the time warp- so...does that mean hwa ta is in the present? Or has he died since the myth was already a long time ago.
Oh yeah- and when kim hee sun went through the time warp- did she not feel anything? Cause when lee min ho came to the present- the energy from the time warp came as a shock to him. But kim hee sun didnt seem to take anything from the shock when she switched periods and spent the whole last 2 episodes questionning the location and whether the were ''filming''
And lastly- lee min ho is supposed to be immortal with his magic powers- so when he got stabbed- why did he have to get her to help him in order for him to live?
I know i've referred to the characters as the actual actors, but please dont worry about that. I havent become familiar with their names yet- so i'll deffo use their names in the future.
And also- i know i shouldnt take the drama storyplotting way too seriously- but i cant help questionning the ambiguity and the incompletion.
But the drama does seem interesting and im interested to see how lee min ho is going to keep his promiose regarding sending kim hee sun back to the present since the time warp door only opens every 300 years.
The second drama that i've been watching is ''five fingers'. I've only managed to watch one episode of this- and currently the second episode has just been released. However- judging by the first episode- this drama has already swept me off my feet completely.
I love dramas that have a good opening and this definitely defines what one of these are. I love how it opens up on the main characters from their young kid ages. It gives me this sort of ''kim tak gu baking king'' and ''can you hear my heart'' feel to it- and I have a feeling that this is going to be just as good as both.
The beginning opens up on the older them however- and leaves behind a cliffhanger and this clever trick by the screenwriter keeps us intrigued in the drama. For those of you who've watched the first episode will know what I'm talking about. I think how they used the flames and the whole screaming really created tension and drama and this memorable scene catches our attention by the necks.
It's been a while since I've seen a music related drama (dream high was the last one). The only difference between dream high and Five fingers is how dream high focuses on modern music, and performance art whereas five fingers focuses on classical music and orchestral performance.
I'm absolutely a huge fan of classical music and have been hungry for something like this. A movie I've seen that focuses on classical music and orchestral performance is ''secret''- a taiwanese movie directed by the famous Jay Chou. Even though the music played sounds rigid rather than full of improvisation and free flowing like ''secret'' was- I'm still willing to give the music a chance since it's only been 1 episode and i'm sure more can follow on from chopin's etude (which is an all time favourite piece of mine).

But yeah- so tell me what you think. I'm sorry this review isn't as detailed as I would prefer it to be, but I started this post late at night and I was tired haha.

Insight into Reply 1997

My personal comments about the drama

OMFG. OMFG. Where to start off with this sitcom?

I love it SOOOO MUCH. It's been ages since an amazing drama was aired and this is it. Well, it's more of a sitcom then a drama- but i don't know the difference. But yeah- if you haven't seen it- WATCH IT. 

What is this drama about? 

Absolutely stunning teen sitcom. I would suggest this drama for teens because a lot of us teens can sympathize with main character, shi won (played by A pink's Eunji). Set in 1997- the story begins with shi won, a complete fan girl of H.O.T and it's member, tony. 

At the beginning you may think she's over obsessive and maybe even a sasaeng- but you can't help giving into her adorable charms. She's with her best friend, yoo jung (shin so yool) who's also a H.O.T fan- but then we discover something shocking about who she also likes...actually...two people she likes... 

And let's not forget my favourite character of the show, yong jae (played by superstar's winner, seo in guk). This guy certainly knows how to steal girls' hearts. Well, he's certainly got a strong hold of mine and it doesn't seem like he's going to let go of it any soon! 

Oh- and for you infinite fan girls out there, Hoya stars as Joon hee, who is secretly in love with Yong jae. This exciting twist is definitely going to bring another element into the sitcom which i am really excited about! 

Why is this sitcom worth watching?

Because it's different. It's unique. The plot's original and you won't find something similar (well, at the moment anyway). I love how the period of the drama flicks between 1997 and 2012. Going to the 1990's brings me back to my childhood, and not remembering much of it- I like watching this, seeing how life was back then...and here I am getting the impression that it was full of fangirling, bad hair cuts and bad students. 

The chemistry (or not much, you can argue) between yong jae and shi won is just SO CUTE. I wanna pinch their cheeks! And lets not forget the recent TVN Taxi episode where seo in guk confessed that he had feelings for eunji. Maybe his one sided love can be reflected in this drama very well. Well, I certainly think that it does. 

(Sorry that this post is really short- but I don't have anything much to say apart from WATCH IT!)

I'm going to end this post with pictures :D 

신사의 품격 Review on ''A gentleman's dignity'' (2012)

This drama is really THE BOMB. It really reminds me of secret garden, which is what i love about this show. Not that it doesn't have it's own originality, of course- which it has a lot of, believe me.
What I love most about this drama, is the use of unique scenes scattered throughout the episodes, and it really gives the drama it's own sort of feel. It gives me the sense of happiness that now once in a while, there's screenwriters which are bothered enough to come up with something that no other screenwriter has used in another drama. This show deserves an award for its unique traits and original use of scenes. I think i've established that point quite alot now... moving on.

THE DRAMA
Things I liked about this drama
So this drama for me is absolutely chegul (note: chegul is ''great'' in korean). Even though I've only watched up to episode 16 (and pretty near the ending), I think that i'm still able to do a detailed and responsive review based on what i've seen.
1) The interaction among the characters is absolutely fantastic. I especially loved the four bestfriends group and their own little friendship circle. I normally refer to them as the forty year old F4's (since they're all players anyway, so it would make sense haha). The problems that rise among the group cause cute little reactions between the members and shows you their immature side. This reminds me- I especially love every single beginning of each episode where it shows you the men's past and the cute little scenarios that arise. It not only allowed me to get to know the F4 members more, but also- it gave a little break from the actual drama plot and gave the drama another dimension. It's as if you're learning more about the scandalous men even though you get a lot of them from the episodes already.
2) Kim ha neul's portrayal of seo yi soo. Even though she is supposedly in her late 30's- early 40's in the drama, I like the cuteness she brings out in the character of seo yi soo. Even though seo yi soo is a teacher, and this is surely supposed to show the strict side of her- I like how she's also down to earth and cute outside of class as this contrasts greatly with kim do jin's strictness (at times, though he is mostly very warm and gentleman like- even though he claims not to be). At times- you can say she goes a little overboard with the repeated use of ''ottokhe'' but that's probably more of the screenwriter's fault. And also, even though the act of frustration can also be blamed for- I guess it's just her trying to give the audience a stronger vibe and understanding of her character as a whole.
3) Colin's involvement in the story. Even though recently from episode 16, I got a little pissed off that he's breaking the relationship between seo yi soo and kim do jin- I think that this is going to make them stronger. Also- it shows you that as people, we're not perfect and i think that it's very important to stress this, even in dramas- because it's dramas that mostly make life look perfect. Not to mention- I am a huge BOICE and i couldn't help but scream everytime lee jonghyun came on screen. Ohhh- and another point! I really think that Colin would make a cute couple with im meahri (cause i'm not really for the whole thing that she has with yoon- he's too old for her!)
4) The relationship lee jong ruk had with his wife. I have to admit- even though we at times feel sorry for his wife- I think that the drama doesn't dig too deep into his wife's emotions, so it makes the situation a little lighthearted and even though i hate to say it- a little humorous. I love the way lee jong ruk's wife (sorry, i've forgotten her name already!) acts like she's looking after 4 huge babies and i love the way they're all scared of her. It's just so cute >.< And the fact that they're all plotting against her makes her seem like the big baddie- when she's completely the opposite. In fact, she seems to me to be a little sensitive- but wants to look strong. And is it just me or does lee jong ruk kind of reflect oska (from secret garden). Anyway- I really enjoy the wittiness, and i love the interaction between jong ruk (or should i say 'no interaction') and his wife. How he tries to run away from her builds tension and humour into the drama.
5) The student who seems to have a crush on teacher seo yi soo. Even though i'm not really for a huge age gap relationship sort of thing- this crush was different to yoon-meahri's relationship because the student didn't really seem clingy. And he seemed really mature- so the age gap wasn't so distinct.

Things I didn't like about this drama
1) Maehri's crush on yoon. Even though I love both maehri and yoon (seperately), the fact that yoon's- as quoted by tae san ''17 years older'' than maehri kind of grosses me out. Like, I think it's cute how maehri's crush on yoon is making her all lovestruck and adorable- but when you put it into reality- it really is cringe worthy. Maybe they should've made her character in her 30's at least- but still really cute like.
2) How kim do jin told seo yi soo that the only reason why he was attracted to her was the fact that he wanted to sleep with her at first. I know that was his first impression of her- but i didn't find that thought attractive AT ALL. It should've been something more meaningful. I'm sure there's a misunderstanding/something he hasn't told her about his attraction to her, but for the time being- it's just not romantic. It's really missing an element. When he said this to her, it kind of reminded me of kim joo won (another secret garden ref) when he told gil ra im that the relationship he had with her was one he could forget easily where after he got bored with her, she would turn into bubbles (even though he changed later) so i think that perhaps kim do jin's perception of seo yi soo at first will mean nothing to him later on.

THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (OST)

The main songs that I loved 
I absolutely adore Kim tae woo's high high and i'm glad that it's been used for the main title. It's got a really upbeat rhythm to it that immediately cheers you up. Also, the trumpets give the ''celebration'' feel that also adds to the cheeriness. I'm glad that kim tae woo sang this song, because his voice is so expressive of emotions which is what i love about him. I really like the fast pace of the drums as well- it gives the song a lot of energy and I can really feel the music vibrancy pouring out.
I also LOVED jeon geun hwa's beautiful words. It's a very light hearted song that adds that extra oomph in any scene. I really like the use of acoustic guitar and the small clicking fingers throughout the song- it really paints out a scene used often in the beginning episodes of a gentleman's dignity where kim do jin's drawing yi soo and all he can see around him is green grass, a blue sky and a windy breeze blowing calmly. This song goes perfectly well with those scenes.
I also really love park eun woo's everyday. I think this song has the potential of being just part of a non-ost album because it sounds like one of those songs that aren't supposed to be in an OST, but still does a fantastic job being there. I really like park eun woo's voice and expressive singing. This song sounds like the perfect song to listen at night whilst looking up at the stars and sitting with your friends on the beach.
Big baby driver's spring i love you best. This song is so calming. It really reminds me of a baby's lullaby- maybe this song foreshadowed the fact that Colin was looking for his father. Anyway, this song is beautiful and could make any angry person calm down. The only problem I had this song was the fact that I didn't actually realise the singer was singing in english until i looked up the song. I guess I wasn't listening hard enough. Not sure- but that doesn't matter so much.
Finally- Yangpa's ''what do you love...''. Even though this song is beautiful, and serves it's purpose as the sad song you play in sad scenes etc- this song is the only criticism I have in the whole of the album. I would've preferred if they chose a song with a hard hitting chorus like ''because it's you'' by Hyorin or ''it has to be you'' by Yesung with a very memorable tune. Even though you can argue that this song does have a hard hitting chorus with the drums getting louder in the chorus- it still just doesn't do it for me. I find the problem probably lies in the use of instruments as well e.g. if they used cellos in the chorus. I love this song, and even though the feeling of this song is different and beautiful in its own way- I still would've like it even better if it was like the songs i mentionned above.

To end it, I think that you should really watch this drama if you liked secret garden- the two have very similar feels. Or if you're finding a new drama to watch- then this is definitely the one for you to watch.

Insight into 'Soulmate' (2006)

My Personal Comments about the drama
Just recently finished this drama- and what can I say?
It was so uptight and witty- from relationships within the male and female groups to the interference when one decides to step into the formed boundaries- this drama was utter brilliance.
I cried from laughter at nearly every single episode- this drama really does go beyond expectations and ticked nearly all the boxes for me. It was different and unexpected- and this is what i liked most out of it.


So what should you really expect from 'Soulmate'? 
Expect romance. Expect all kinds of love. And you will get it.
There was the all time favourite annoying boyfriend who cheats, played by 'choi phillip', the princess-caught up fever 'sa kang', the fox like woman 'Jang min-Ae'. And you know what was EVEN more interesting? The fact that the actors for the drama used their own names for the characters. Maybe these characters represented who they were as people outside of their star-like image...just maybe.
And don't even think to stop there- the fated to be couple- ''shin dong wook'' and ''lee so kyung'' will feature in a series of tangled relationships with another and they will walk past each other constantly just to get on your nerves.
And though they have their frustrating moments- my love for soulmate doesn't simply just stop here.
The ''meeting up at the gym to discuss problems'' moments were the best and surprisingly- I enjoyed the men's side of the gossip more than the womens. Their views on relationships made me giggle immaturely in fits and their take on women is utterly awful.
The only thing that spoiled the drama for me was the fact that the ending kind of rolled off abruptly. I felt empty after watching the final episode of the drama- I felt like something was missing. I think the screenwriter should really have thought about the ending before leaving it mysteriously to let the readers wonder what could happen to the soulmate couple in the future. I dislike endings like these- it's not much of an ending if they haven't properly finished the drama for you- is it?


What will 'soulmate' do for you?

Soulmate will teach you about relationships. It will teach you about the tactics that men and women in this drama here use to test their loved ones- are they really fated to be? It will teach you about the different techniques one uses to get over their loved ones. It will give you cheesy quotes to dwell over. The one particular one I like? ''Soulmates don't exist. They are just selfish fantasies made by man to give excuses and allow people to love comfortably''.


'Soulmate' Soundtrack
If I reviewed the 'Soulmate' soundtrack as a whole- then the soundtrack would be alright. There are a few good songs here and there. The songs selected for this soundtrack is actually quite different to what you'd expect. There's actually a lot of choice of european songs compared to korean songs like what you'd normally get from any other drama.
One song from 'Soulmate' that really made me really hooked. ''C'mon through''__Lasse Lindh
This song is so strangely haunting. It really does give you that long love feeling that reminds you of your potential soulmate. The voice of Lasse Lindh is strangely haunting, and it's this that makes the song addictive. And the piano instrumental used as the introduction to the song creates an emptiness feeling and makes you miss and miss.
Click here to listen to the song 

I really do hope you give this drama a try if you have nothing to do this summer, or if you just have free time. You haven't got anything to lose. It's only 12 episodes if you're really hesistant about this drama. Trust me- you will love it. It's slightly different to what you expect from a drama- but it's a good kind of different :)

Short review: Sungkyunkwan scandal

By all means, even though I have only watched 7 epsiodes of this drama so far- this absolutely blew me away.

First of all- the role of each character that sets of little sparks as the plot slowly reveals itself, and the chemistry between the male leads with the pretty boy kim yoon shik really makes this drama what it is. I had my down moments with the beginning of the drama- and how little interest i took of the opening- but once past that- the whole drama becomes something different.

Without even realising- we meet these 3 flower boys right in the first episode all from different backgrounds. There's the highly respected and upright lee seon joon. The flower boy goo young ha and the rebellious and mysterious moon jae shin. All these 3 men will be the heart-throbs of jealous girls all over the world.

I like how the drama subconsciously perks these 3 important roles into the first episode without making too much of a scene. It allows our mind time to recall them and point to the screen saying ''OH! I remember him!!'' I think also, this sly method of introducing us to the main male roles of the drama is perhaps to reflect on the very simple message that ''you already have the things that you're looking for''. In this case- how she has already met the people she will meet- but doesn't know how important they will be in her life soon at this very point.

And then- prepare yourselves for all to come. Bracing myself and trying not to squeal in the middle of the night is one of the hardest things you'll find yourself doing- especially when it's between these two love birds.

Only at episode 1 and I find myself encountering one of the most effective yet simple sweet scenes from the drama.

But it's not only the sweet sugar like scenes that I enjoy in this drama- there's more to it than just that. This drama is full of confuscius expressions- where I find myself staring at the screen in confusion. These simple phrases are just lines of brilliance- so much meaning and integrity stored inside every line makes you think that there is MUCH more than just words in every line. These expressions convey the intelligence of kim yoo shik who we come to really admire from her (cough- or should I say his) understanding of life from her past experiences and the sufferings she's gone through.

And in every drama- there always has to be a twist point for the main roles right. Well, kim yoo shik- do not be disappointed- for the king awaits you with a position as a sungkyunkwan scholar.

I pity her at this point- but it's for the best of her family. Of course she has to agree reluctantly- she not only has her brother to save- but the ratings of the drama to save too- I mean- we can't keep the audience bored can we? Plot change- come on!

Before this point from the beginning of the drama- I thought I was going to die in boredom and I felt like this was going to be another one of those dramas again where it's long and draggy. But what to expect when you're least expecting? Surprises- and this one came as a pleasant one as I sat in my seat upright- anticipatively awaiting the good news from the king. I was hoping to get more doses of the risky ''girl has to pretend she's a boy'' sort of thing- and the fact that she's now a sungkyunkwan scholar means that we'll be sharing this experience for most of the drama. This calls for tension and drama. Yipeee! 

And the encounters with the opposite sex who happen to fall for the main roles makes this drama a little more interesting. The humorous thought of chosun falling for a woman, and hyo eun thinking she has a chance with the stuck up seo joon makes us roll around in laughter. The cute accountancy between the couples adds to the quick witted-ness of the drama and also gives the story another dimension. Perhaps it'll allow us to understand the character's complex more whilst we're at it as well..or will there be love rivals and tension from this?

And is the screenwriter trying to constantly kill us with these cute scenes? They keep making me want to scream at the top of my lungs ''she's a girl! A girl!!''- but so early into the drama- there's another part of me that wants to keep the secret just a little while longer. Just so we can test how strong lee sun joon really is with that uprightness of his. 

And don't forget the flower boy! His cheekiness not only makes girls swoon- but sometimes- we wish that something can bite into that pride of his- and this scene does it perfectly. Choke and spit- now that's the way I like it. Had me choking for air as I watched this. Watching flower boy humiliated gave me some hope that perhaps cockiness and pride isn't always an impermeable barrier to life.

And how can we forget- she's a woman! A woman, sun joon! These ltitle scenes reminds us that she's still innocent and needs protection from the nasty world of men- nah, I'm just kidding haha.

And more cute scenes >.<

Can't get enough of these overrated cheesy scenes. But it's still cute.
But the close similarity between what these two men provide for her makes it easy for us to judge and compare the two- e.g. who's better for her? Perhaps the screenwriter is trying to reflect these actions on our judgement.

And the hilarity of the dorky scenes has only just started. These adorable scenes actually don't make sun joon look mean and inconsiderate- but instead leads me to think that he cares for her more than she realises. Hanging there dangling from a tree makes her look helpless- but also strong in sun joon's protection. Awww- if only reality could be like this too. 

Classic korean dramas of all times

Hi guys! So seeing as this is my first post- I thought I might do a drama recommendations/ all time favourite dramas post. Note: even though this post is titled ''must watch korean dramas 2012- I'm going to include a few taiwanese dramas in here because these are just as good. 

Disclaimer: These images are all from Google.com. I do not have any rights- these all belong to the rightful owners. The dramas listed are all from my personal view- I am not sponsored to do this. 

Please remember that these are my favourite dramas and are fully based on my opinion. Please do recommend me some dramas to watch!

Boys over flowers
Ratings: 10/10
Review: I loved this drama. Was funny, witty and kept me on my seat at all times. I remember sitting there whilst watching the drama when it first aired- hoping that the episode wouldn't end and got panicky within the last 5 minutes of this drama. Absolutely stunning. The 4 flower boys chosen for this drama couldn't be more suited towards their roles. Goo hye sun at times goes a little OTT with the acting- but apart from that- absolutely a must watch. Cute scenes- but not overly cheesy. Warning- might become a little too attached to the story- but it's absolutely fine as long as you don't have an essay to hand in some time soon! Made me laugh cry and scream.
Synposis: Geum Jan di is a poor school girl, trying to balance her own school life as well as her family life. However- when she saves a student from one of the most prestigious schools in Seoul- she gets a scholarship to go and study there. Here, she meets 4 rebellious guys- and goo joon pyo- the leader of the so called F4 falls in love with her. However- will yoon ji hoo- goo joon pyo's best friend win her heart first? Does goo joon pyo still stand a chance with her? Watch to find out.

Drama: In time with you
Ratings: 8/10
Review: I loved this drama. I loved the pairing between chen bo lin and ariel lin- hey- they both have 'lin' as surnames...maybe they really are fated ;). The only reason this drama didn't receive full marks in their ratings for me was the fact that it got a little bit long and draggy for the final few episodes- and it really started to make me lose interest. But I guess that it was only for a short while- but please don't let that put you off the drama as a whole! It's definitely worth watching for the first 7/8 of the drama. It's so cute- makes you really value your best friend and question your relationship with one another.
Synopsis:  A 30 year old woman keeps falling in and out of relationships- her wish is to just settle down and get married before it's too late. But time keeps catching up with her youth and she needs to find the man of her dreams fast. But her bestfriend is secretly in love with her- but in fear of losing their relationship he keeps quiet. However- she is subconsciously in love with him and doesn't want to admit that she's also fallen for him. When her ex-boyfriend comes back to her and a new co-worker falls in love with him- they both fall deeper into time and become more distant. Does their love for each other stand a second chance? Watch to find out. 

Love Buffet
Ratings: 8/10
Review: Once again- the ending got a little bit draggy for me. However- it is seriously cute so watch it! >.< Cute and adorable- makes you wish you lived next to two hot guys.
Synopsis: When two cousins fall for the same girl- how does she know which one to choose? Not to mention rivalry when the popular girl in the class also falls for one of the cousins and begins to court him.

49 days

Ratings: 8/10

Review: This drama was definitely very different from all the ones I had seen. It was interesting and very unpredictable with twists and turns around every corner. Though the beginning of the drama didn't really hook me. It took me quite a few episodes to really get into it. The last episodes were the greatest- just wished that they were more like that at the beginning.
Synopsis: An accident occurs between 2 ordinary lives- shin ji hyun's soul enters the body of Yi kyung and she is given 49 days to find real tears from 3 different people who love her. However- obstacles also arise when ji hyun finds out that her fiance isn't really the man she thought he was, and when she falls in love with han kang.

 Shining inheritance
Ratings: 9/10
Review: I loved this drama. Was very different from all the rom coms out there. Heart wrenching but also very cute and adorable. I would say this is definitely a drama to watch with your family. P.s. this drama isn't all about money and all that boring stuff. It has hints of it- but it's very subtle- so don't let the title put you off it! It's very worth watching. The storyline is very heart warming and there's sparkles in the drama which sets off at all the right places.
Synopsis:  Go eun sung loses sight of her father and her brother as well as her step family's trust after returning home from America. Whilst struggling to cope- she helps an old lady- little does she know is actually the CEO of a large company. However- everything goes downhill when she realises that the old lady's grandson is actually the guy that switched suitcases with her from earlier! The two hate each other at first- but slowly begin to fall for each other through hardships and realise that they are actually quite alike.

Can you hear my heart
Ratings: 7/10
Review: This drama was so cute. Bromance all the way- not to the extent that you would assume- but much more. This drama was more bromance than there was romance- but i'm not complaining! Really heart wrenching and makes you wish that you could just give each and every single one of the characters a hug. Made me cry ALOT. Trust, revenge and love all put in one. Woooo- now that is definitely one hectic storyline.
Synopsis: Dong joo and woo ri are childhood lovers- but when they are seperated- their innocent love for one another becomes blinded by reality and they forget about the dreams that they once dreamt of. Dong joo becomes rendered deaf and woori has to protect her mentally disabled father as well as find her brother Ma roo who has run away from home. Despite this hecticness- do the two still love each other like they did before?

Mary stayed out all night
Ratings: 8/10
Reviews: This drama had its dragginess- but overall it was very enjoyable. Some cute adorkable scenes from  kim jae wook who i fell head over hells for in this drama.
Synopsis: Mae ri and Jung in have an arranged marriage- but Mae ri's heart has already gone to Moo gyul who is a local musician and has also falled for Mae ri. Things become complicated when Jung in learns of his father's past love with Mae ri's mother and slowly falls for mae ri as well.

Full house
Ratings: 7/10
Review: This drama was cute- but a downhill was the fact that it was very predictable. The second female role always seems to annoy me more than the second male role- and this drama allows me to feel this way perfectly. One thing that annoyed me most was how the screenwriter made this drama really slow moving. The 10 episodes that the screenwriter used to driver around a roundabout- I could've fit it into 2 episodes and it would've still worked out! The indecisive character of Rain really started to annoy me- and he took too long to express his feelings towards song hye kyo's character. I was just like ''urgh!'' throughout- but apart from that- it was really enjoyable.
Synopsis: Ji eun gets scammed by her friends when they sell her house whilst she is on holiday. Young jae, an idol star unknowingly buys her house and things get complicated when they both encounter each other on the holiday. Young jae, out of pity, agrees to let ji eun stay in the house as long as she does the cleaning duties. She agrees- but the two start to develop feelings for each other which breaches their contract.  

City hunter
Ratings: 9/10
Review: This drama was so totally bad arse. I loved it. Lee min ho portrayed his role perfectly. The actions and the stunts were perfect. The love story in this drama was very light and easy to follow. Cute and adorable moments- but most importantly- the drama between the characters was even better. A must watch.
Synopsis: Lee yun seong is on a quest to help his father get revenge for those who killed his father's companions after doing what they were being told. However- lee yun seong unexpectedly falls in love with kim nana- a woman from the blue house security office. However- can he continue loving her if she's going to be in danger?

Coffee house
Ratings: 8/10
Review: So cute. I award this drama with ''the most kiss scenes''. A must watch. It's one of those dramas where you want to kick off your socks and place your feet on the table- sitting back and munching from a bag of crisps alongside a cup of coffee.
Synopsis: Go eun chan disguises as a boy in order to get a job from the local coffee shop. However- things become complicated when the boss falls in love with her and assumes that he's gay.

Cinderella's sister
Ratings: 8/10
Review: This drama made me cry so much. It's really deep searching and makes you realise the more important things in life. The hardness of Eun jung makes you pity her but also admire her brightness.
Synopsis: Cinderella (hyosun) loses her father and has to live with her step sister and her mother. However- the once so innocent cinderella is no longer cinderella when she becomes hard heartened and loses trust in just about everyone apart from Ki hoon who's in love with eun jung (her stepsister). The love triangle breaks them- but also keeps them close.

My name is kim sam soon
Ratings: 10/10
Review: Absolutely loved this drama. Was so cute and made me literally laugh out loud hysterically that I was left gasping for air. Kim sun ah was so funny and inspirational- I really loved her. I hate how this drama is so underrated T_T.
Synopsis: Kim sam soon gets employed by jin hoon in the new bakery shop. Sam soon agrees to pose as jin hoon's girlfriend as long as she gets to keep her job. Things become complicated when they're both at the breach of their relationship when they fall for each other and jin hoon's ex girlfriend comes back from America.

 Playful Kiss
Ratings: 9/10
Review: Made me want to study more full stop. Nah- I'm just kidding- asides from that- I really loved this drama. Was so simple and refreshing unlike the complicated dramas nowadays where it's like ''this person likes this person- who likes this person who actually is this person's brother''...
Synopsis:  Ha ni's all time crush- seung joo is the school's genius who receives full marks on every exam paper he gets. However- seung joo recklessly rejects ha ni's date proposal and embarasses her. When Ha ni is just on the verge of getting over him- an earthquake occurs and she moves into her father's bestfriend's house- who is seung joo's father's! The two have their ups and downs and seung joo realises he also likes ha ni. But someone else also has his eyes set on ha ni- and how can anyone possibly resist seung joo's looks too. A rollercoaster of situations- but the two will find their way back to each other...or will they?

 Fated to love you
Ratings: 9/10
Review: One of my favourite taiwanese movies. I loved this one- a definite must watch. Makes you wonder what fate can do.
Synopsis: A one night stand results in a pregnant office woman and a confused handsome business man. The two with mutual feelings for each other learn to lean on each other and slowly fall for the latter. However- is this possible with the obstacles that come along? Are they only with each other cause of the baby? What will happen to their relationship if the baby is gone?

Dream high
Ratings: 8/10
Reviews: I dream high!!! -starts singing- This drama is by far the most inspirational one I've seen. If you're lacking inspiration and need the motivation to achieve anything- then this is definitely the one for you to watch. Also- some subtle cute romance scenes here and there- but don't watch the drama if you're going to come here for that.
Synopsis: 6 different students, with 6 different backgrounds all desperate to achieve the one dream. Learn about their hardships and each of their problems.

Princess's man
Ratings: 9/10
Review: The only reason why this drama didn't receive full marks from me was because of the annoying ending which i scream ''noooooooo'' to. It wasn't the ending itself that annoyed me- but what happened to one of the main characters. Apart from that- this is a very heart wrenching drama from the moment the main male cast's father dies. Cute moments before this scene though that make you squeal from cuteness.
Synopsis: A sad story between Se ryung and seung yoo- whose parents are enemies. Se ryung's father plots to kills seung yoo's father and his family. Seung yoo's bitterness towards se ryung's father causes him to be torn between revenge for his father as well as his love for se ryung. Who will he choose in the end?

You're beautiful
Ratings: 8/10
Reviews: This drama is so sweet and makes you just want a mini version of go min nam and lee tae kyung in your pocket.
Synopsis: Go mi nyu pretends to be a boy in order to join the boy band A.N.Jell to find her mother. But shin woo, a member of A.n.jell realises that Go mi nyu is actually a girl- and falls for her naivety. Jeremy falls for Go mi nyu from her femininity. Tae kyung subconsciously also falls for her- but he's the last to admit this.

Moon embraces the sun
Ratings: 9/10
Review: This drama makes you want to hold onto your loved ones more. Definitely a must watch. Spirals and fall ins for this drama.
Synopsis: A tragic story of a childhood love that a woman's planning to risk her whole life for.

Taste sweet love
Ratings: 10/10
Reviews: This drama never gets old. Cute and quirky. So adorable. Great chemistry between the two main roles. A very underrated drama. Had me laughing until sunset. Loved it.
Synopsis: Young hee is secretly in love with her best friend, jin woo and decides to confess to him- but the playboy already has a girlfriend. When Jin woo's little brother Sun woo needs a place to stay- young hee agrees only because she likes jin woo. Soon enough feelings spark off and things weren't the way they were before.

Delightful girl choon hyang
Ratings: 10/10
Review: Loved this drama- from the beginning to the end. Everything about it made me fall in love with the storyline. From the quirkiness of the two main leads to the situations they have to go through and the ups and downs they have with another. I fell in love with the storyline as much as the two main roles fell for each other.
Synopsis: "Sassy Girl, Choon-hyang" is the 2005 interpretation of the "Legend of Choon-hyang". The story begins when Lee Mong-ryong is transferred from Seoul to a high school in Namwon, North Jeolla Province. Chun-hyang does her best to help Mong-ryong, her first love and the son of the Namwon Police Station chief, to enter a prestigious university. However, after meeting with Mong-ryong’s first love, Chae-rin, Mong-ryong’s love toward Chun-hyang is shattered, although Chun-hyang’s love remains unwavering. One day, Byeon Hak-do, CEO of a famous entertainment company, appears in her life. He exudes confidence that he can make any woman fall for him. But as Chun-hyang shows no interest in him, his self-esteem is damaged profoundly. Byeon Hak-do is determined to make her love him. --KBS Global Marketing

Secret Garden
Rating: 10/10
Review: Watch this. Trust me- you will have no regrets. If you loved Boys over flowers and you're beautiful- you'll love this for sure. An absolute must watch- no excuses. Feeling bored and empty? Watch this drama.
Synopsis: The drama tells the story of Kim Joo Won (Hyun Bin), an arrogant and eccentric CEO who maintains the image of seeming perfection, and Gil Ra Im (Ha Ji Won), a poor and humble stuntwoman whose beauty and body are the object of envy amongst top actresses. Their accidental meeting, when Joo Won mistakes Ra Im for actress Park Chae Rin, marks the beginning of a tense, bickering relationship, through which Joo Won tries to hide a growing attraction to Ra Im that both confuses and disturbs him. To complicate matters further, a strange sequence of events results in them swapping bodies.___ Dramawiki

Rooftop prince
Ratings: 9/10

Review: This drama was different to how I expected- the ending especially- was very unpredictable. Had me confused at the end which was why I didn't give this a 10 out of 10. But I still love this drama- the pairings were so cute. Lee min ho (man bo) was the main reason I watched this drama because of his role from ''Moon embraces the sun''. I yet again loved him in this one!
Synopsis: When Crown Prince Lee Gak is transported 300 years into the future to present day Seoul along with his three retainers, they believe that it is their duty to solve the murder case of the Crown Princess in order to return to Joseon.

They land in the rooftop apartment of Park Ha, a cheerful woman in her mid-20s, who eventually believes the odd quartet's predicament and becomes their guardian.

As Park Ha educates the four on life in the 21st century, Lee Gak comes across Hong Se Na, who seems to be the reincarnation of his wife.

Taking on the identity of Yong Tae Yong, Lee Gak slowly begins to unravel the murder of Yong Tae Yong and in turn moves closer to solving the murder case of the Crown Princess.

As he finds himself in love with Park Ha, he figures that maybe the Crown Princess was not so perfect after all...
____Dramawiki