{"id":1788,"date":"2014-04-12T17:45:54","date_gmt":"2014-04-12T17:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cycliclapse.com\/speak\/ving\/?p=1788"},"modified":"2014-04-12T19:02:30","modified_gmt":"2014-04-12T19:02:30","slug":"korean-dramas-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cycliclapse.com\/speak\/ving\/2014\/04\/12\/korean-dramas-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":".korean.dramas.(.part.1.)."},"content":{"rendered":"

I like to watch dramas, especially those with interesting story concepts, or merely for any particular celebrity whom I adore starring in it.
\nI used to be hooked on Japanese dramas ‘cos they’re usually around 10 episodes only and with good storylines (short and sweet), plus there’re many Japanese actors\/actresses whom I really fancy.
\nOur local channels love to show Japanese dramas, variety shows, and movies as well so they’re easily available.
\nThen, I’d more free time to watch TV too so I’d make sure I didn’t miss any episode.
\n“Galileo<\/strong>“. “Long Vacation<\/strong>“. “Beach Boys<\/strong>“. “Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO)<\/strong>“. “Forbidden Love<\/strong>“. “Beautiful Life<\/strong>“. “Hero<\/strong>“. “Crying Out Love, In The Centre Of The World<\/strong>“.
\nJust to name a few that I loved a lot.<\/p>\n

Couple of years back, Korean wave hit us.
\nInitially I only caught very few Korean dramas, which can be counted with just one hand, ‘cos I’m very much still into my Japanese dramas which are less melodramatic and more\u00a0chop-chop than Korean’s ‘chong-hei’ (Cantonese for ‘long-winded’) ones.
\nHowever subsequently, it seemed like only few didn’t succumb to K-wave.
\nI admit. I’m into it now too.<\/p>\n

Let me share with you the 3 recent Korean dramas which I’d watched and left a deep impression on.<\/p>\n

1. My Love From Another Star (\u6765\u81ea\u661f\u661f\u7684\u4f60), 2013-2014<\/strong>
\n\"my-love-from-another-star-2013_24971387858981\"<\/a>Of ‘cos of ‘cos.
\nWho doesn’t know of this drama???
\nIt had taken the world by storm, with Kim Soo-Hyun rising to be the new heartthrob, sweeping many females (and maybe some males too) off their feet, including fellow celebrities!
\nAlso, the sales for fried chicken + beer combi probably went up by many many folds thanks to this drama.
\nThere were even reports of\u00a0some Chinese hardcore female fans who broke up with their boyfriends or threatened to commit suicide, ‘cos they feel that their guys aren’t as intellectual\u00a0nor romantic as compared to\u00a0Professor Do (what the hell)!
\nIf you’d not known of this drama for whatever reasons, here’s a brief intro of it.<\/p>\n

Main Characters…<\/em>
\nJun Ji-Hyun<\/strong>: as Cheon Song-Yi<\/strong>, a top Hallyu star who is very blunt and believes she is every man’s type, until she meet her stoic neighbour, Do Min-Joon, whom she eventually fell for.
\n\"you-who-came-from-the-stars-7\"<\/a>Kim Soo-Hyun<\/strong>: as Do Min-Joon<\/strong>, an alien\u00a0who landed on Earth 400 years ago in the Joseon Dynasty and possesses supernatural powers like the ability to stop time and teleport, plus able to see things before they happen and hear things that are miles away and move with great speed. He doesn’t age too, hence had to change identity every 10 years. He ended up falling for Cheon Song-Yi though he tried not to, who looks exactly like the girl whom he fell for 400 years ago and whom died while saving him.
\n\"ywXHutsl\"<\/a>Park Hae-Jin<\/strong>: as Lee Hwi-Kyung<\/strong>, Cheon Song-Yi’s childhood friend who has an unrequited love for her and holds onto the belief that one day she will love him back. He supports her through hick and thin as a true friend too.
\n\"star11-00532\"<\/a>Yoo In-Na<\/strong>: as Yoo Se-Mi<\/strong>, whom Cheon Song-Yi sees as a good friend since childhood. Underneath her sweet smile, she is actually very envious of Song-Yi and has a crush on Hwi-Kyung for a long time. A celebrity herself, she later became famous after Song-Yi’s downfall in the entertainment industry.
\n\"10-Yoo-In-Na-Who-Came-From-The-Stars-Fashion-Review\"<\/a>Shin Sung-Rok<\/strong>: as Lee Jae-Kyung<\/strong>, Hwi-Kyung older brother and the heir of S&C Group. The main antagonist in the drama.
\n\"Lee_jae-kyung\"(Source: http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/My_Love_from_the_Star<\/a>)
\n<\/em>
\nTotal no. of episodes<\/strong>: 21<\/p>\n

I really like this drama ‘cos it’s so funny and sad at the same time!
\nFunny ‘cos of Cheon Song-Yi’s attention-grabbing actions and Do Min-Joon’s interactions with her.
\nSad ‘cos the last few episodes made me cry SO MUCH I always ended up getting puffy eyes.
\nThe actors\/actresses were all cast well and really blend into their respective roles.
\nI didn’t get enough of it! Can’t wait for the movie version to be out (if it’s really true to be happening).
\nAlso, the clothes featured in the drama\u00a0are all very fashionable, especially Jun Ji-Hyun’s!
\nPlus if all aliens\u00a0are like Do Min-Joon, I WOULD OPEN MY ARMS WIDE AND INVITE THEM TO INVADE EARTH ANYTIME.<\/p>\n

Go watch it if you haven’t!!!<\/p>\n

p.s.: This drama has some nice songs. Here’s the OST list if you are interested.
\nI personally love Nos. 1, 2, 6, & 7.
\n\"You_Who_Came_From_the_Stars_OST\"<\/a>1. “My Destiny<\/strong>” by LYn<\/strong> (Korean & English)
\n2. “Like A Star (\ubcc4\ucc98\ub7fc)<\/strong>” by K.Will<\/strong> (Korean)
\n3. “You Who Came From the Stars (\ubcc4\uc5d0\uc11c \uc628 \uadf8\ub300)<\/strong>” by Younha<\/strong> (Korean & English)
\n4. “Goodbye (\uc548\ub155)<\/strong>” by Hyo Rin<\/strong> (Korean & English)
\n5. “I Love You<\/strong>” by JUST<\/strong> (Korean & English)
\n6. “Tears Like Today (\uc624\ub298 \uac19\uc740 \ub208\ubb3c\uc774)<\/strong>” by Huh Gak<\/strong> (Korean)
\n7. “Every Moment of Yours (\ub108\uc758 \ubaa8\ub4e0 \uc21c\uac04)<\/strong>” by Sung Si-Kyung<\/strong> (Korean)
\n8. “In Front of Your House (\ub108\uc758 \uc9d1 \uc55e)<\/strong>” by Kim Soo-Hyun<\/strong> (Korean)
\n(Source: http:\/\/wiki.d-addicts.com\/You_Who_Came_From_the_Stars_OST<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n

p.p.s.: I recently saw that Kim Soo-hyun be holding a fan-meet in Singapore soooon!!!
\nThough high chance I won’t be going, just to share with you some details of it and how you can win tickets to the event (which I presume his hardcore fans already knew long ago of this haha).<\/p>\n

2014 Kim Soo-hyun Asia Tour 1st Memories in Singapore
\n<\/strong>\"18404596\"<\/a>Date<\/strong>: 27th April 2014 (Sunday)
\nTime<\/strong>: 730pm
\nVenue<\/strong>: Singapore Expo Hall 1
\nTicket Pricing<\/strong>: $238*, $188*, $138* (*excludes $3 booking fee)
\nTicketing Hotline<\/strong>: 6348 5555 \/ www.sistic.com.sg<\/a><\/p>\n

Contests to win tickets to his fan-meet.
\nStarhub<\/strong>: http:\/\/www.starhub.com\/personal\/promotions\/contests\/1016.html<\/a>
\nWatsons Members<\/strong>:
\n\"IMG-20140413-WA0000[1]\"<\/a>Go take part now to stand a chance in winning the tickets!!!
\nBest of luck!!!<\/p>\n

p.p.p.s.: There are very cute and funny Cheon Song-Yi stickers available for download in Line app.
\n\"tumblr_mzwo633aYR1sh8uxlo1_1280\"<\/a>\"Screenshot_2014-04-13-02-56-18[1]\"<\/a>\"2014-04-13-02-56-42[1]\"<\/a>\"2014-04-13-02-56-59[1]\"<\/a>Go download them now!! ^_^ *throws stickers*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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