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eventyrstuff · 4 years

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Every Kdrama I’ve watched under the cut, to keep track and for recommendations.

Warning: Spoilers, few unpopular opinions ahead, please bear in mind: to each their own.

2009

· You’re Beautiful – 16 amusing episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? This was the era of female leads pretending to be male (Hana Kimi, Ouran etc), but I still loved it. We follow the story of the female lead (who was a Nun at the beginning) who pretended to be her twin brother and become a part of the country’s current hottest band because her twin had a cosmetic surgery mishap (lol). It’s mostly trying to fit in and try not to get exposed but of course our male lead discovered her true identity thus begin her suffering and second also knows but did not admit it thus begin his unrequited love and comic relief and best character in the series was left in the dark thus begin questioning his sexuality 7/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? YES. Park Shin Hye is love and Jang Geun Seuk’s smile is freaking adorable. 9/10 o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? JEREMY AND SHINWOO AND JOLIE YES. 10/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? MOST DEF. I fell in love with PSH’s “Lovely Day” and “ Without Words”, ANJELL’s “Still” and “Promise” though I prefer Lee Hong Ki’s version 8/10 o Would you rewatch? I’ll definitely rewatch, I would love to compare my opinion back in my tween years and opinion now o Favorite Episode/Scenes: Episode 6 – Shin Woo and Mi Nam’s pseudo date (totally heartbreaking for tween me) Episode 11 – supermarket scene was the best, Episode 13 – Cooking scenes was hilarious, every scene with Jeremy, TAE KYUNG AND THE PIG o Words Association: GO MI NAM, Pig-Rabbit, JOLIE!, Fly me to the moon, “hyung, vinegar?” o Yes it has overused plots, common conflicts and family drama but the characters and their dynamics are truly worth watching this and if you need a good laugh (this drama has a looooot of funny scenes), this one is for you. 8/10

2011

· Heartstrings – 15 forgotten episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? It’s a college drama involving modern and traditional Korean music. I honest to God forgot the whole drama, I think there was rivalry between the main leads? 6/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? Not sure, but if it’s Park Shin Hye, I guess so, sorry I’m shit at remembering this drama o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? I forgot so I guess not? o Are the OSTs compelling? I am pretty sure it got an amazing Osts with having Park Shin Hye and CN Blue’s Yong Hwa but the only thing I remember was the song “Byeul” or Star and it was sung by the secondary character but it was really catchy o Would you rewatch? Looks like I need to rewatch since I mostly forgot this drama o Will rate once I have rewatched but if you shipped Yong Hwa and Park Shin Hye’s characters in You’re Beautiful, this one is for you.

Then after years of Jdramas, Anime, Mangas, YA books I returned to Kdramaland in…

2018

· Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo – 16 charming episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? College athletes’ coming of age drama, added a dash of love and friendship and dreams. Strong female lead and affectionate male lead, sign me the fuck up. 9/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? I AM EMOTIONALLY INVESTED WITH THE LEADS PERSONAL AND LOVE LIVES. YES. 10/10 o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? YES EVEN THE CAMEOS (Hello Lee Jong Suk who I haven’t watched any of his drama yet at the time and Ji Soo) 10/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? I downloaded 2 of their OSTs (You&I and Dreaming), it was the first Korean songs in my playlist 9/10 o Would you rewatch? Absolutely o Favorite Episode/Scenes: “BOK JOO, WATCH OUT!”, “YOU DIE, I WILL KILL YOU”, Snow kisses, the gang in the amusement park, THAT SCENE WITH JISOO AND JOO HYUK o Word Association: SWAG, Messi, Chicken, Samgyupsal, WHAT, Chubs o I totally recommend to everyone, it has a unique plot, still not over the main lead’s chemistry, you’ll fall in love with the whole story. 10/10

· The Heirs – 20 clichéd episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? It’s your typical rich man poor woman plot, high school setting oozing with alpha males and lots of trope scenes, if only female lead was also an heir or they develop more on her character it will be memorable, I can’t really differentiate with other dramas with the same plot – well except the male lead’s mother is not your typical mother who absolutely hates the female lead 3/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? No, not really more on the secondary characters, both male and female leads are meh 2/10 o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? With the mute mother and FL’s bestfriend and his girlfriend yes, everyone else is forgettable 3/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? I only remember “Love is a moment” because it was used by fanmade crack videos on youtube ahahaha 2/10 o Would you rewatch? Probably no. o I guess if you are a big fan of Boys Over Flowers and looking for the same genre this one’s for you, this did not really age well for me, probably would have loved this if I watched back when I was in highschool – reminds me of wattpad days. 3/10

· W: Two Worlds – 16 enthralling episodes (Started 2018 Finished 2020)

o Is the plot interesting? The plot is what compelled me to watch this drama, male lead is a webtoon character created by the female lead but made famous by her father. Male lead does not have your best childhood experiences but became really successful as an adult but there are mysterious instances that put his life on danger, the female lead (doctor) was drawn in on the comic and saved his life, unknowingly her actions changed the course of the story and it reflected on the comic in the real world – this was truly a good concept 9/10 because I actually forgot I started this drama last 2018 then rewatched and finished this 2020, I am still confused. o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? THE CHEMISTRY WAS ON THE ROOF ON THIS ONE. I DIDN’T EVEN CARE ABOUT THE OTHER CHARACTERS 10/10 o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? I was actually more focused on the main leads, did not exactly give much attention to other characters 3/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? I only liked “Where are you” but it was sung by that guy who was jailed among other things so I don’t know how I feel now. Still the opening was lit o Would you rewatch? Yes, I will try to fully understand what the mechanics or rules of being a webtoon character and being alive in the real world o Favorite Episode/Scenes: KISS IN THE JAIL was the first thing that came to my mind, also real life scenes to comic scenes and vice versa- kudos to the artists, slap and kiss scene, the flashing scene, 4 romantic concepts scene, the adorable scenes recreating the illustration book, the transition when yeon Joo dropped her ring, the hospital bed scene o Words Association: #4, handcuffs, all the winks, sudden “saranghaeyo”, ring, bus stop, “to be continued” o This drama was amazing for the first 10 episodes then became complicated after, I loved the chemistry between the 2 main leads but unfortunately overpowered the whole story – don’t get me wrong I love love stories, but my reaction was the same as those who read the comics – too much cutesy stuff they forgot the storyline, I wanted them to explore the W show, but they focused on filling the plothole for the murderer which created more conflicts and confusing scenes. The line between the comic and real word created plot devices and more questions. This drama has flaws but cool premise though, I hate amnesia plot on any drama but it was well incorporated on this one. 8/10

· Goblin – 16 amazing Episodes (Finished, rewatched 2020)

o Is the plot interesting? A general in Goryeo dynasty got punished by the Gods to be immortal and his sword still in his chest only the Goblin bride can take it off so he can be at peace and die. Immortal lead with a side of grim reaper as best friend, charming female lead with a confident female boss – a story with reincarnation and ghosts, scenes that will tug your heart – yes, one of Kdrama Masterpiece 10/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? At first no no with the age gap but yes, I say while crying o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? HELL TO THE YES, DEOK HWA, GRAMPS, SECRETARY KIM, HELLO CUTIE TAE HEE, SUNNY AND GRIM REAPER 10/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL OSTS, particularly “Round and Round”, “I Miss You”, “Stay with Me” and even without lyrics I still worship “When the time stops” aka the music that speaks to your soul 10/10 o Would you rewatch? YES ALREADY DID BRUH WILL DO AGAIN o Favorite Episode/Scenes: Every bromance scene, I got hooked by the scene in the first ep where Eun Tak celebrated her birthday with her ghost mother, epic goblin and grim reaper modelling in the highway, everytime sunny flips her hair, grim reaper and his guests in the tea shop o Word Association: Canada, sad love, candles, rain, chicken, tea, car crash *sorry not sorry* o Totally recommended, well-deserved on its popularity. Will make you laugh and cry, at the same time. Acting skillz man. 10/10

· Strong Woman Do Bong Soon – 16 whacky episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? Female lead has super strength which was actually passed down to every woman born in her family, she wants to be a game developer but instead got hired as bodyguard of our male lead who is a ceo of a gaming company 8/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? I remember that I did, I was? I need to rewatch haha o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? I remembered I did not like Ji soo’s character and don’t really remember other characters… o Are the OSTs compelling? Can’t quite remember so I need to - o Would you rewatch? Yeahp, will do o I’ll do a rewatch before rating

I had a watch list back in 2018, but then I became busy with work and life until…

2020 (Details will be more longer since every Kdrama is still fresh on my mind)

· My ID is Gangnam Beauty – 16 pretty episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? Basically, female lead deems herself ugly and undergone a plastic surgery to fully change her face before attending the university – but a popular guy back in highschool (junior high?) was also attending the same uni and recognized her – it’s a mellow sort of drama tackling Korean beauty and it’s extent, still cute story tho 7/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? We must protect Mi-rae at all cost, Cha Eun Woo’s character is a little bit emotionally constipated but Eun Woo is *swoon* 8/10 o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? I am all for Mi-rae’s family and childhood friend, Kyung Seok’s sister, Yoo eun was very notable as well, I love how her character is completely fair and understanding 7/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? “D-day” and “True” is a bop to listen to, everytime I hear “Something” all I remember is Cha Eun Woo’s slow mo glance, other OST is a bop but not enough for me to put on my playlist 6/10 o Would you rewatch? Probably but not right now o Favorite Episode/Scenes: New face dance, bathroom scene with Kyung Seok beating the shit out of their senior, whenever Kyung Seok is annoyed with Soo-A but total heart eyes mode with Mi Rae, Cinema pseudo date – eating popcorn using straws, when he changed the color of his hair, Kyung Seok’s ID when he was a waiter, their high school date, and that last sweet scene in the final episode o Word Association: gangnam, perfume, plastic, umbrella, soju o I wasn’t planning on watching kdramas again after a long time but this quarantine just makes you do things and no regrets at all, MIIGB probably isn’t the best of the best but it definitely made me want to watch more kdramas and lo and behold more kdramas watched in a span of 2 months than in a year back in 2018. I love how it tackles on true beauty and female oppression and how idiotic alpha male trope is 7/10

· While You Were Sleeping – 16 not enough episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? A prosecutor, a reporter and a cop can see the future when they sleep, which helps them in solving cases and do their best to change it. Every case is fascinating makes you say “ohhhhh” when they present their defense and I am like *chef kiss* I love the premise and the supernatural part of the story. 10/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? YES. JAE CHAN AND HONG JOO ARE ADORKABLE AND HAS INSANE VISUALS 10/10 o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? HAVE YOU MET JUNG HAE IN, THE PROSECUTOR TEAM WAS THE BEST. YES. EVEN THE SIDE CHARACTERS ON CASES AND THE VILLAINS 10/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? I usually don’t hear the OSTs while focusing on a scene but boy oh boy, OSTs stole everything, I am obsessed with the whole album. The melody and tune is very captivating everytime you hear it you just want to embed it on your brain. If you are still having second thoughts watching this drama, listen to it’s OSTs the feels they give is the same feels when you watch 1000/10 o Would you rewatch? I’ve watched it again after finishing it so yes, 100% yes, need more episodes still having withdrawal syndrome, still watching fanmade videos on youtube o Favorite Episode/Scenes: Every episode lol, the opening sequence, the outro scenes in episode 2 and 3 (with that background music), everytime “It’s you”, “You belong to my world”, “When night falls” and “I love you boy” is the bg music, every Jae Chan and Hong Joo parallel (Episode 2 and 16 particularly), OT3 scenes, the shadow picture, KISS IN THE RAIN, IN THE SAKURA TREE AND THE ALMOST KISS IN THE CAR if I list down all of my fave, I will be writing the whole summary of each episode. Hmmm. o Words Association: Snow hug, sakura kiss, batman and robin, scarf, JUST ICE, choir, seatbelt, samgyupsal, femme fatale, lip balm o I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. ULTIMATE FAVE. I AM BIASED SHUTTUP. JUST WATCH. NONE CAN COMPARE. NUFF SAID. 100000/10 SOMEONE FANGIRL WITH ME

· Pinocchio – 20 important episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? This whole drama is about mass media and its major influence on anyone’s life and it is so powerful. We have a male lead whose family has experienced the impact of misguided news and it is painful to watch because this really happens irl at worse, this is due to a reporter which is our female lead’s mother. Now our female lead has Pinocchio Syndrome hence the drama title, she can’t help but hiccup when she lies, it’s very interesting to know why both leads wanted to be a reporter given their situation 10/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? YES, I JUST WANNA HUG THEM. Imagine having a condition that forces you to tell the truth, you can’t keep your feelings, privacy or secrets at all and to add an indifferent mother who did not care for your dreams but more on publicity. Imagine having a dream and working hard to reach it but after college you fail every job interview and it’s so realistic I just ashfdsjfha (Except the Pinocchio syndrome part but come on) Imagine experiencing a childhood where you don’t know what happened to your firefighter father, is the news about him running away true because it was his fault all those other firefighters are dead? Imagine your brother doing his best to hold your family together because your mother is on the verge of nervous breakdown to the point of pushing her to choose death, pulling you to a hug and just jump? Imagine this male lead fighting every chance to not love this girl who is the daughter of the reason why his family is gone now and could not leave her because she is also the reason why he decided to fight for the injustice done to his family and to others victims of fake news and they are so supportive of each other. It freaking hurts and I’m sorry I just have a lot of emotions for these two 1000000/10 o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? YEEEEES, GRANDPA AND FATHER, I LOVE THEIR FAMILY DYNAMICS SO MUCH WHEN GRANDPA CRIED I CRIED! EVEN JA MYUNG HYUNG who has not enough episode in THEY DESERVE TO BE TOGETHER NOT JUST FOR ONE EPISODE. EVEN BEOM JU, YOO RAE, NITPICKER JANG, CAPTAIN, BOTH CAPTAINS ACTUALLY, CHAN SOO AND HIS FAMILY EVEN I LOVE TO HATE THE VILLAINS 100/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? I was too focused on the intensity of the story but I do love the bg music –“First Love”, “The Only Person”, “Pinocchio” are few notable OSTs 8/10 o Would you rewatch? YES FREAKING YES, I REWATCHED AFTER WATCHING IT o Favorite Episode/Scenes: Episode 16 as a whole, because main lead conflict with each other was resolved and that dinner scene is one I always rewatch, of course episode 1 introduction for Dal Po is freaking hilarious, Episode 2’s “Because I like you” damn feels, snow kiss, all the grandpa scenes and brother scenes, that scene when In ha remembered being drunk, that scene where Dal Po meets his brother again and I just ahjasgdjhsdgf, the intense debate and paralleling it in the seminar, the Christmas episode pyung pyung pyung my heart huhu o Word Association: Six Degrees Separation, rumor, button, MSC/YGN News, traffic cones, hiccups, piggy banks, text messages, family o EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THIS. I LOVE EVERY PART. IT WAS ON MY WATCHLIST LAST 2018 WHY DID I NOT WATCHED IT THEN. THE ACTING THOUGH YOU JUST FEEL THEIR INTENSE EMOTIONS THROUGH THE SCREEN. FEELS EVERYWHERE. 100000/10

· Romance Is A Bonus Book – 16 heartwarming episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? It’s about romance and books! Lee Jong Suk is on it what more can you ask for? Kidding aside it tells a story of a 30 something mother who to go back to work after 12 years which left a huge gap on her resume, she also got recently divorced and experiencing the repercussion of that, all of the job she applied for has focused on her work gap instead of her skills (which by the way as an HR a very hard truth). She applied as a support role on a publishing company and got hired but by omitting a lot of things on her resume. Oh and her childhood friend, our male lead is actually a co-owner and editor of the company. And he is also in love with her since high school. 9/10 but the fluffiness of the whole series is worth 10/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? YES, Dan-I is totally relatable and Eun Ho is lovable. I love their relationship so much they are each other’s home. 10/10 o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? With Hae-rin (COME OOON UNREQUITED LOVE AGAIN WITH LJS CHARACTER?), Seo Joon, President Kim, Manager Seo, and our very own Gangnam Leopard YES. Others not so much. 8/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? The OSTs are feel good, the kind of playlist you want to hear when you read or travelling, point to “Rainbow”, “Walking on Sunshine”, “Happy End”also the heart churning feels when “You’re Beautiful” and “ A Story I couldn’t see” begins playing in the bg 10/10 o Would you rewatch? YES over and over and over again o Favorite Episode/Scenes: The first episode with the wedding visuals, so aesthetic with the running in the highway, the power dance was so out of place but it was adorable, the scene where Dan-I reminisce her married life and it just breaks your heart, the essay part of her application is just motivating and sad, WHEN EUN HO WAS DRUNK AND WENT TO DAN-I’s PLACE BECAUSE HE ALWAYS GO THERE WHEN HE MISSES HER AND I JUST AHGSHJAGDKJGHJ, “If that’s love, I love her then”, GANGNAM LEOPARD CLUB SCENE, the subtle Snow confession (what’s with LJS and Snow???) the long brown overcoats comes out I’m there, when Eun Ho rejected Hae Rin so nicely I cry, movie date, the day Dan-I and Eun Ho spent together at their house, all the book pages at the end of each episode o Words Association: THE MOON IS BEAUTIFUL, noona, power pose, love letters, books, seasons change, cucumber allergy, April 23 o This drama is literally a warm blanket on a rainy day. Recommended if you want a pure love story with almost no conflict and mellow storyline – just the thought of finding love and home in the same person is truly heartwarming. For aspiring writers and book lovers! Love the quotable quotes in it and the warm feels it gives 10/10

· Extraordinary You – 16 extraordinary episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? We follow the story of the extras in a comic book. Get it? EXTRAordinary you, haha okaaaay, anyway, its fictional characters becoming aware that they are fictional characters and trying to change their fates, having a life of their own outside the “stage” and all around creating chaos – breaking the 4th wall if you will. We have your cliché high school filled with rich kids and an elite group called A3 (which was funny bc it was almost mocking F4), then we have the female lead who thought she was the main character of the story but was only the love bridge extra for the main characters. And our beautiful male lead who does not even have a name. Very attention-grabbing 10/10 also just found out the drama was based on a webtoon, so it’s a webtoon inside a webtoon nice. o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? Dan-Oh is a fun character to watch, her range of emotions and the way she acts in and out of the stage deserves a standing ovation, I don’t mind Ro Woon’s visual too haha 9/10 o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? Yes to Lee Do Hwa (Because violin playing cutiepie), Joo Da (girl became aware and finally got claws at the end) and Dried Squid Fairy and Su Hyang (because their history is interesting) , not really into Bae Kyung or Nam Joo (who was 2dimensional character until the end) 8/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? I loved all the instrumental background music especially “Highschool Runway”, Also “My Beauty” which was very kdrama-esque ending song 7/10 o Would you rewatch? BIG YES o Favorite Episode/Scenes: Every Dan-Oh and Do Hwa’s internal monologue and their bromance, every time Dan Oh breaks character but the page flips, every time she curse and criticize the writer, checking the male population’s back, when Dan-oh opened the umbrella and we got to see Haru’s face *dokidoki*, every reaction when they transition from stage to shadow, I mean kudos to Kim Hye Yoon’s acting from crying to laughing then from head over heels over Bae Kyung then cringing at herself , “It’s Bae Kyung Time”, the scene where Haru and Dan-oh was holding hands and here comes third wheel Do Hwa the way they reacted with Dan Oh’s “Annyeong Lee Do Hwa” made me rofl o Word Association: AYUUU JINJJA, HARUYAAAAA, stage, shadow, page flips, October 10, secret, flower o I love the concept and how it felt like writing fanfiction, you put your favorite characters in alternative universes or different setting and watch them fall in love all over again – in this case destiny also plays a huge part since the writer continuously separate them but they still fall in love with each other outside the stage. It’s fun to see the other side or the fillers whenever characters are not on acting on stage, they have more character depth and development. I definitely love the Sageuk and College AU part. 9/10

· Graceful Family – 16 wild episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? It’s a drama full of Makjang so we are riding on a rollercoaster ride, I am here for all of it gimme gimme that outrageous plot with a dash of crazy family on the side and a group of people who cleans up their messes 9/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? SEOK HEE IS THE BEST FEMALE LEAD YET FREAKING BADASS BITCH QUEEN. Yoon Do is okay but really overpowered by Seok Hee’s strong personality 10/10 for Seok Hee o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? I am very interested in Ms. Han and the Top Team’s deal unfortunately it was not addressed further in the series, wouldn/t mind a mini sequel with them as the main characters, Choi Na Ri and Seo Jin is loooove, and I love Wan Soo with all my heart even after everything that happened 9/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? “Liar” is on my playlist solely for me to feel as badass as Seok Hee and “Black Diamond” because it plays with your emotions 8/10 o Would you rewatch? Solely for all the WTF moments o Favorite Episode/Scenes: ALL THE DINING TABLE SCENES, opening scene in the first episode got me hooked, all Seok Hee scenes made me stay, Wan Soo’s hilarious scenes, that whole hanbok shop scene, whole jail fiasco, when Seok Hee fights head to head with TOP management, PICASSO’S FUNERAL SCENE, Episode 9 when Choi Na Ri moved in, episode 15’s biggest plot twist, Episode 16 and it’s whole 1 hour and 45 minutes of drama o Word Association: Home sweet home, Cannes, Picasso, power vacuum, kingmaker, Auntie o It has a lot of flaws, plotholes and characters you wished was fleshed out but man what an exhilarating ride it was. I love all the dirty secrets in the closets and plot twists (won’t spoil just watch it!) but Seok Hee is definitely the show stealer for me. Soo Hyang’s character here is starkly different with her character in My ID is Gangnam Beauty and it’s really amazing. 9/10

· Hi, Bye Mama – 16 heartbreaking episodes (Finished)

o Is the plot interesting? This is all about mother’s love and the life she left behind. Our female lead died in an accident and has been a ghost for five years watching over her family especially her daughter, she watched how her family moved on – her husband remarried and her daughter grew up with a different mother. The Gods has given her a chance to live again if she gets back her place within 49 days – this means she get the chance to become human again and finally meet her daughter. 9/10 o Am I emotionally invested on the Main Leads? I AM EMOTIONALLY INVESTED IN ALL OF THEM. 10/10 o Did I grew attached to the secondary characters? SEO WOO YAAAAAA, Min Jung, her whole family and best friends even the other ghosts and their painful stories YES. 10/10 o Are the OSTs compelling? I was busy crying and could not really hear the bg music because all I hear is my heart breaking a million times. But “Happy” made me happy and sad at the same time and the haunting “Same Town, New Story” instrumental is love o Would you rewatch? I am not sure if I’m ready to cry again o Favorite Episode/Scenes: whole episode 8 is where I broke down crying – I know this whole series is about mother’s and their unconditional love but episode 8 showed fathers and their incomparable love to their daughters and I just asjhdajksd the epilogue in this episode just made me cry nonstop – I am actually crying just remembering that scene, every epilogue will make you ugly cry, every time Seo Woo smiles, Episode 11 and that epic showdown in Kid’s café, when Yu Ri became human again and how happy she was she can hold Seo Woo, every scene with her and Seo Woo bonding, Gang Hwa and the egg, the list of things she wants to do, when Seo Woo finally called her MAMA o Words Association: mother, stepmom, ghosts, “I am happy”, shaman, egg, 49 days o I am emotionally exhausted watching this show, I cried on every episode, this definitely hurt me in every way possible. Highly recommended if you want a good long nonstop cry 10/10

Dramas I did not completely watched sans a few episodes, finished by skipping scenes or reading drama reviews. Warning: total unpopular opinions

2009

· Boys Over Flowers – we all know Hana Yori Dango is superior, I just got bored of recycled scenes and I really don’t like LMH here, sorry

2018

· Scarlet Heart Ryeo - Plot is very interesting but Sageuk dramas are not my cup of tea, reminds me of Fushigi Yuugi which I hated when I was a kid dunno why haha, will look for my motivation to watch the whole drama · Oh My Ghostess – got spoiled, skipped and just read episode summary

2020

· Hello Monster – did not even finish 1st episode, skipped through episode 2 -3, too many plot holes, just read last episode spoilers · Hotel De Luna – finished 7 episodes got distracted by work and life. Plotline is interesting and characters look promising, will rewatch but I already know the spoilers and ending · School 2013 – just read the dramabeans episode reviews, may watch but reminds me of Gokusen concept (which I do love but very repetitive) so may not · Suspicious Partner – I liked the plot but unfortunately did not care too much on the main mystery of the whole show which was who the actual murderer is, did not like the shared childhood trauma, but acting still was good, its just the storyline · Doctor Stranger – I seriously would have loved to finish this because LJS’s acting skills on point (how can he be that seriously angry in North Korea then be clumsy adorkable in South? Howww) but alas, the female lead storyline is cringy I stopped at episode 6, read reviews and it would have been 20 wasted episodes for me · What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim – full of stereotypical tropes I could not finish, too romcom for me and could not invest too much about their history

Watchlist (2020)

· Hospital Playlist · Crash Landing On You · Kill Me, Heal Me · I Am Not A Robot · Sky Castle · Love Alarm

Hit me up with your recommendations, better yet your favorite kdrama and reasons why it’s your fave!

#kdrama #kdrama list #You're Beautiful #Heartstrings #Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo #W: Two Worlds #goblin #strong woman do bong soon #the heirs #my id is gangnam beauty #while you were sleeping #pinocchio #romance is a bonus book #extraordinary you #graceful family #Hi bye mama #eventyrstuff

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expresion-poetica · 3 years

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"Amar es nunca tener que decir 《lo siento》"

-Love Rain.

#Spotify

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kchatjjigae · 7 years

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This morning I woke up with a sudden, startling urge to find out what happened with Jang Guen Suk. Why did he popped into my head as I hit the snooze button again, trying to ignore the ever approaching reality of having to get out if bed? Why was I so concerned over his whereabouts? No idea. I blame the power that is Monday. So. As soon as I was settled onto the bus, I set to Googling—because…

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#Big Brother #Daebak #Jackpot #Jang Geun Seuk #Jang Geun Suk #My Heart&039;s Candy #Team H

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lavenderbyun · 6 years

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Hey i just wanted to ask what do u think of lee jong suk? The actor from dramas such as Pinocchio, w two worlds and doctor stranger. What would u rate his acting and whats your personal opinion on him? Thanks for always posting the best stuff, hope u have a fabulous day xx

i can never tell if these messages are from someone who is genuinely curious or someone pulling my leg bc they know i’m not a fan of him looool

personally, he’s not my type - and i won’t watch him in anything (the exception was While You Were Sleeping bc i stan Suzy)

i’m not huge on his acting either but like i cant really rate it bc even if he’s a great actor i would be like nah - so i don’t wanna comment lmao

basically sometimes there are actors that have done nothing to offend you, but you still dislike them and you don’t really know why (my list is currently: Jang Geun Seuk, Lee Jong Suk, Yoon Kyun Sang, Kim Sun Ho.....actually im not gonna list them all bc its quite long lmaoo)

(also sorry i’m a ball of negativity, but still, thank you and i hope you’re having a great day too!!)

#Anonymous #replies**

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kpopinformant · 6 years

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FANDOM MASTERLIST

FANDOM NAMES AND COLOURS: A Masterlist

GROUP NAME = FANDOM NAME / FANDOM COLOUR

N/A = Not Available

1TYM: Hip-Hop Village / Black

100%: Perfection / N/A

2NE1: Blackjack (Korea) or Blackjack Nolza (Japan) / Hot Pink

1NB: N/A / N/A

24K: 24U / N/A

2AM: I Am / Metallic Grey

2PM: Hottest / Metallic Grey

4MINUTE: 4NIA / Pearl Purple

4TEN: N/A / N/A

14U: Only U / N/A

8EIGHT: Sweet Voice / N/A

5URPRISE: N/A / N/A

9MUSES: MINE / Silver & Purple

A PINK: Pink Panda / Pink

AOA: Elvis / N/A

ALPHABAT: ALPHA / N/A

APEACE: Hana-one / N/A

AA: W / N/A

ASTRO: Aroha / Space Violet & Vivid Plum

A.C.E: Choice / N/A

A-JAX: A-LIGHT / N/A

AILEE: Aileeans / N/A

APRIL: FINEAPPLE / N/A

A-PRINCE: A-Land / N/A

AST’1: Eunice / Pearl Purple

AFTER SCHOOL: Play Girlz & Play Boyz / Yellow

B.A.P: Baby / Spring Green

BIGBANG: V.I.P / Black & Yellow

B1A4: BANA / Pastel Apple Lime Green

BABY V.O.X: Baby Angels / Pearl Baby Pink

B2ST: B2UTY / Dark Grey

B.I.G: Beginning / N/A

BATTLE: Battle Destiny / Pearl Gold

BABY VOX RE.V: Second Wing / Pink

BAEK JI YOUNG: N/A / Red

BERRY GOOD: Very Berry / N/A

BIG STAR: Only One / N/A

BESTIE: BESTiny / N/A

BLACK PEARL: N/A / Pearl Black

BLACK BEAT: Soul Black / Pearl Black

BLOCK-B: BBC / Black & Yellow Stripes

BoA: Jumping BoA (Korea) or SOUL (Japan) / Pearl Yellow

BLADY: Hi Ade / N/A

BOYS REPUBLIC: Royal Family / N/A

BgA: Kpoopers / Silver & Gold

BLACKPINK: BLINK / N/A

BLACK6IX: N/A / N/A

BP RANIA: A1ST (A first) / N/A

BRAVE GIRLS: FEARLESS / N/A

BOYFRIEND: Bestfriend / N/A

BIGFLO: Wave / N/A

B.O.M: Bloomer / N/A

BUZZ: Buzz’s Happy People / Blue

BTS: A.R.M.Y / N/A

BLANC7: PRISM / N/A

BYUL: N/A / Purple

BROWN EYED GIRLS: Everlasting / Yellow & Black

BTOB: Melody / Sky Blue

BULLDOK: Hotdok / N/A

C.N. BLUE: Boice / Blue

C-REAL: C-REALing / N/A

C-CLOWN: Crown / Pearl Forest Green

CHAOS: ChaoNyx / N/A

CHI CHI: Shy Girl & Shy Boy / N/A

CHAKRA: Goddess / Purple

CLC: Cheshire / N/A

CHOCOLAT: Chocolatier / N/A

COSMIC GIRLS (WJSN): Ujung / Airforce Blue, Vivid Tangerine & Timerwolf

CHAE YEON: N/A / Apricot

CO-ED SCHOOL: Classmates / N/A

CODE-V: V-intage / N/A

CLICK B: NIZI / Green

CROSS GENE: CandY / N/A

CSJH THE GRACE: Shapley / Pearl Pink

CRAYON POP: Popjusshi & Popgirl / Apple Green

DALMATIAN / DMNT: Dalmate / N/A

DAL SHABET: Darling / N/A

DIA: AID / N/A

DRUG RESTAURANT (JJY BAND): Jungbrahimovic / N/A

D-UNIT: Unique / N/A

DGNA (THE BOSS): Master / Pearl Terracotta

DREAMCATCHER: N/A / N/A

DAVICHI: Girls High / N/A

DAY6: My Day / N/A

DBSK/TVXQ: Cassiopeia (Korea) & Big East (Japan) / Pearl Red

DNT (DRAGON N TIGER): DAY / Chocolate

DIVA: N/A / Pearl Purple

EPIK HIGH: High Skool / Black

ERU: Hi Eru / Pearl Green

EXID: L.E.G.O / N/A

ELECTROBOYZ: Teamelectro / N/A

EVOL: Voller / N/A

EXO: EXO-L / Grey

EUN JI WON: G-CREW / Silver

F.CUZ: For U; Runway (Korea) & F.antasia (Japan) & F1 (China) / Twinkle Light Silver

F(X): N/A / Pearl Light Periwinkle

F.I.X: Polaris / N/A

FLY TO THE SKY: Fly High / Sky Blue

F.T. ISLAND: Primadonna / Yellow

FIESTAR: Let★s / N/A

FIN. K.L: Pinky / Red

G.O.D: Fan God / Sky Blue

G-DRAGON & DARA (DARAGON): Appler / N/A

GAVY NJ: Happiness / N/A

G.NA: G.Ni / N/A

GIRLS’ GENERATION (SNSD): S❤NE / Pastel Rose

GOT7: I Got7 / N/A

GFRIEND: BUDDY / N/A

GIRLS’ DAY: DAI5Y / N/A

GREAT GUYS: N/A / N/A

GUGUDAN: Dan-jjakn / N/A

GONG YOO: Yoo & I / N/A

GP BASIC: Spade / Purple

HELLO VENUS: Hello Cupid / Lime Green

HISTORY: Storia / N/A

HIGHLIGHT: LIGHT / Dark Grey

HYUNA: A-ing / N/A

H.O.T: Club H.O.T. (fans referred to as White Angels) / White

HITT: Hitter / N/A

HALO: HALOVE / N/A

HOTSHOT: Hotple / N/A

HEO YOUNG SAENG: Y.E.S / N/A

INFINITE: Inspirit / Pearl Metal Gold

IU: IUNA / N/A

IN2IT: IN2U / N/A

IKON: iKONIC / Orange-Red

ISAK N JIYEON: N/A / Pearl White

IMFACT: IF / N/A

I THE TRI-TOPS: TriStar / N/A

INX: N/A / N/A

IVY: Ivynus / Lime Green

JAY PARK: Jay Effect (fans referred to as Jay Walkers) / N/A

JANG NARA: Fly Nara Love / Pearl Blue

JJCC: Key / N/A

JESSI: Jebbies / N/A

JANG GEUN SEUK: Eels / N/A

J-WALK: Police / Yellow

JJ PROJECT: JOYOUS / N/A

JESSICA JUNG: Golden Stars / Gold

JEWELRY: Jewel Box / Pearl Blue

JUNIEL: Banila / N/A

JINUSEAN: N/A / Red

JYJ: N/A / Pearl Red

JBJ: Joyful / Dolly Yellow & Cornflower Blue

JO SUNG MO: Sungmo Maria / Transparent

KIM HYUN JOONG: Henecia / N/A

KIM HYUNG JUN: Junus (Korea) & Jjunaway (Japan) / N/A

KIM BUM: Bummies / N/A

KIM JONG KOOK: Papitus / N/A

KIM KYU JONG: ThanKYU / N/A

KIM SO EUN: Angels / N/A

KIM CHUNGHA: N/A / Pantone 374c, Pantone 332c & Pantone 358c

KARA: Kamilia / Pearl Peach

K.A.R.D: Hidden Kard / N/A

KNK: Tinkerbell / Twinkle Silver & Rose Gold

KCM: N/A / Pearl Emerald Green

KOYOTE: Little Ssun / Pearl Blue

KINO: Leaf / N/A

LC9: Love Beat / N/A

LABOUM: Latte / N/A

LEDAPPLE: L.E.D.A. / Pearl Teal

LADIES CODE: Lavely / N/A

LOVELYZ: Lovelinus / Pinkish-Purple

LEE MIN HO: Minoz / N/A

LEE SOO YOUNG: Crystal / Pink

LEE HYORI: HyoRish / Red

LEE SEUNG GI: Airen / Pearl Mint

LUNAFLY: Lukie / N/A

L.A.U (LU:KUS): AndU / N/A

LAYSHA: N/A / N/A

M.I.B.: Busterz / N/A

MBLAQ: A+ / Pearl Chocolate

MAP6: MAPSI / N/A

MVP: Victory / N/A

MC THE MAX: N/A / Ivory

MC MONG: Dream-kids / Pearl Peach

MARMELLO: MARMALADE / N/A

M.FECT: Mfectable / N/A

M. PEROR: Kingdom / N/A

M.I.L.K: Milky Way / Pink

MONSTA X: Mon bebe / N/A

MAMAMOO: Moomoo / N/A

MONSTER: N/A / Black

MR.MR: Miso / N/A

MISS A: Say A / N/A

MADTOWN: MADPEOPLE / N/A

MOON CHILD: N/A / Ivory

MYNAME: MYgirl / N/A

N-SONIC: Super Sonic / N/A

N-TRAIN: Eternal / N/A

NCT: NCTzen / N/A

NU’EST: L.O. Ʌ .E / N/A

N.FLYING: N.Fia / N/A

NRG: Cheonjae Ilwoo / Pink

OUTSIDER: Presto / N/A

ONE WAY: One Love / N/A

OH MY GIRL: Miracle / N/A

PARK HYO SHIN: Soul Tree / Green

PARK SHIN HYE: Star Angel / N/A

PAPAYA: N/A / Pink

PARAN: Blue Ciel / Pearl Sapphire Sky Blue

PENTAGON: Universe / UniNavy

PSY: PSYcho / Black

PRISTIN: HIgh / N/A

RAINBOW: Rain-nous / All 7 colours of the rainbow

RAIN: Clouds / Silver

RAINZ: Rainzer / Lilac Breeze & Aqua Sky

ROMEO: Juliet / N/A

ROYAL PIRATES: Royal Treasure / N/A

RANIA: A1ST / N/A

RED VELVET: ReVeLuv / Coral Pink

SE7EN: Lucky 7 / Lime Green

SECRET: Secret Time / White

SEEYA: SeeYa With You / Pearl Light Pink

SECHS KIES: DSF or YellKies / Yellow

SONAMOO: SolBangOol / Pearl Sapphire Green

SEVENTEEN: Carat / Rose Quartz and Serenity

SG WANNABE: Love Room / Pearl Gold

S#ARP: N/A / Red

S.E.S.: Friend / Pearl Purple

SHU-I: Was-i / Purple

SHINHWA: Shinhwa Changjo / Orange

SEVEN O’CLOCK: ROSE / N/A

SHINEE: Shawol / Pearl Aqua Green

SHE’Z: Holic / N/A

SISTAR: Star 1 / Fuschia

SM THE BALLAD: Balladears / N/A

SF9: Fantasy / N/A

SHINVI: Linos / Pearl Teal

SPEED: Deeps / N/A

SNUPER: Swing / N/A

SS501: Triple S/ Pearl Light Green

SMASH: smaSHE (Korea) & Smile (Japan) / N/A

SPICA: Mercury / N/A

SON DAM BI: DBLV / N/A

SAMUEL: Garnet / Rhodolite & Garnet

SUNNY HILL: H:LLËR / Sunshine Yellow

SUPER JUNIOR: E.L.F / Pearl Sapphire Blue

SUGAR: Sugar Island / Apricot

SUPERNOVA: Tinkerbell / Pearl

T-ARA: QUEENS (Korea) & Sweet Treasure (Japan) / Pearl Ivory

T-MAX: Mighty Max / Midnight Blue

TWICE: Once / Apricot & Neon Magenta

TEEN TOP: Angel / Pearl Light Lavender

TRAX: TRAXIAN / Pearl Cobalt Blue

TWO-X: Doubling / N/A

TASTY: 2Wings / N/A

TAHITI: N/A / Black Pearl

TINY-G: Mini-Me / N/A

THEEASTLIGHT.: Sunnies / N/A

TEI: Tenia / Pearl Blue

TRITOPS: Tristar / N/A

TOPPDOGG: ToppKlass / N/A

U-KISS: Kiss Me / Pearl Fuschia

UP10TION: HONEY10 / N/A

UNIQ: UNICORN / N/A

VIXX: Starlight / N/A

VAV: Vampz / N/A

V.O.S: Soulmate / Pearl Burgundy

VICTON: ALICE / Blue Atoll & Blazing Yellow

WONDER GIRLS: Wonderful / Pearl Burgandy

WINNER: INNERCIRCLE / Nebula Blue

WANNA ONE: WANNABLE / N/A

X-5: Xenia / N/A

YOUNHA: YounHapia / Light Pink

ZE:A: ZE:As / Pearl Gold

I spent far too long on this. If there are anymore to add, please feel free to do so, if any are wrong please let me know too x

IF YOU’D LIKE A PARTICULAR GROUP OR IDOL DONE, REQUESTS ARE OPEN! ALSO LET ME KNOW IF YOU’D LIKE MORE INFORMATION SUCH AS FACTS ON INDIVIDUALS.

All information is from online, if any information is wrong please let me know. Information can be found on websites such as ALLKPOP, KPROFILE, NOWKPOP, and KOREABOO. Some information is also from interviews which members took park in.

#masterlist #kpop fandoms #kpop #koreaboo #b.a.p #bts #block b #ikon #2ne1 #4minute #hyuna #grazy grace #bigbang #super junior #toppdogg #shinee #laysha

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moonsoos · 6 years

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a (long) mini drama review post

aka what i’m watching, what i’m not, and what i’m planning to.

currently watching

live — noh heekyung? lee kwangsoo? sung dong il? jung yumi? realistic portrayals of the police system (still propaganda in the end) that aren’t just to ‘protect and serve’ and the very real realities of the job??? the writer combined with this cast made it a must watch since jump and it hasn’t disappointed. live is generally...not dark or depressing, but real. it’s something i have to really sit down and watch, and it hasn’t disappointed. i continue to believe noh heekyung will be one of the few writers who do justice by kwangsoo’s acting and range of acting.

mystery queen 2 — i am very.....the only way i can explain how i’m currently feeling about mq2 can only be described with the thinking emoji. i still enjoy watching the shenanigans seol ok and wanseung get into (though that whole noryangdong storyline was really too drawn out), but my main interested for s2 was the bigger, darker storyline. we’re halfway through the drama and things are still as muddled as they were. i’m starting to wonder if kbs intends to turn this into a multi season thing, ie rude ms. young ae. considering a lot of this season has mostly been what i see to be team building (seol ok, wanseung, inspector woo, constable shin, kyungmi, professor hwang, etc).

a poem a day — i was originally going to put off watching this, but i’m glad i didn’t! i’m really enjoying this in the same way i’m enjoying live, but in a more lighthearted fashion. not so much focus on the job, but on the interpersonal relationships within the medical department, and also not on surgeons and doctors, but on physical therapists and radiologists, etc, some unsung heroes of medicine. lee yoobi has my heart. where i stand on the two male leads??? very undecided (but joonhyuk will probably win. i love him too much).

misty — i feel really behind but i’m on episode 14 and i really....really...do not want to face the reality of what’s waiting for me at the end. i’m too scared. but regardless, hyeran has done nothing wrong. i also love how she and jiwon have built a real partnership.i also love the whole staff of misty, especially whoever does kim nam joo’s hair, makeup and the like??? i’m always in awe.

not on hold, but watching leisurely

laughter in waikiki — i’m behind by a few weeks, but this continues to be a relaxing favorite of mine to watch. with the episode extension, i’m okay watching this a little bit longer, truly.

the great seducer — i only got up to episode 4 with all the other dramas i’m watching but this is such a guilty pleasure kind of drama. like the soaps pta moms indulge on while their kids are napping or at school. i will say, even though the main couple is joy and dohwan, im really enjoying watching gayoung, dohwan and minjae a lot more. it’s horribly cringey as a drama, but am i probably gonna finish it? yeah.

my mister — i can really only take this in doses considering this is very dark and depressing. i’m watching a bit skeptically considering i’m still concerned for obvious reasons, but the cast is beautiful and i am ESPECIALLY glad oh dalsoo got kicked out and replaced by park hosan. it’s what park hosan deserves. no i didn’t watch prison playbook. but i know him. i also enjoy his gray hair a lot. it fits him.

chicago typewriter — im very slowly watching, but i love it. i’ll continue to love it. yoo ah in has yet to fail me.

planning to watch

something in the rain — as soon as we get subs i’m ALL over this. jung haein? son yejin??? cuteness? food? this has my name all over it to be honest.

should we kiss first — i love dramas about full grown adults. i will watch eventually, bet.

switch — ..............we all know i don’t like jang geun seuk’s acting right? but we also all know i’m a die hard for han yeri right? am i going to have problems watching this drama? yes. will i probably drop it? yes. will i still try for han yeri? yes.

miracle that we met — i’m really in this for ra miran...really..that’s about it.

upcoming dramas i’ll be checking out

life — the writer of secret forest? jo seung woo? lee dong wook? won jin ah? yoo jae myung? a medical drama? this has my name allllll over it.

greasy melo — junho, jang hyuk, jung ryeo won? i honestly don’t know what it’s about but i’m sure as hell gonna check it out.

mr sunshine — i love the whole cast except for lee byung hun. the filming looks stunning, as expected. only hoping for....less cheese and more action.

lawless lawyer — lee joongi and seo yeji. lee hyeyoung after she broke me in mother. i rest my case.

hundred days husband — i’m reallllyy eh about this because saeguk’s are rarely my thing. but for kyungsoo and nam ji hyun? i’ll give it a try.

mistress, suits , come here and hug me — no real thoughts yet but i’m intrigued.

#babbles

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kpopotd2 · 5 years

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October Wrap Up

Hello to all our lovely followers! We are closing in on the end of the year, but have no fear, there are still two months of great releases coming!

In October, the first two episodes of our podcast were released, and in November we have two more episodes coming out on the 10th and 24th so keep your eye out for that.

Also, remember to follow us on @kpopsunbae because once this year is done we won’t be posting on here anymore--but no need to worry, it will stay up as an archive!

-JR, Min, and Onyx

NEWS:

October 1989: Hong Seo Bum dropped the first Korean rap song “Kim Sat Gat” (image from Radio Star).

October 19, 2009: Incheon Bridge opens to the public.

October 1, 2010: A fire takes out a high-rise building in Busan with no casualties. October 9, 2010: The International Fireworks Festival is held in Seoul. October 10, 2010: Hwang Jang-yop, a politician in North Korea who defected to South Korea, passes due to a heart attack.

October 17, 2014: A vent collapses at Pangyo Techno Valley during a 4Minute concert after 20-30 people climbed onto it to see the performance from a better angle.

Public Holidays:

October 3: National Foundation Day (개천절) - A celebration of the founding of Gojoseon according to the legend of Dangun. Learn more here!

October 9: Hangul Day (한글날) - A day to celebrate the creation of the Korean language by King Sejeong the Great. Learn more here!

Gaon Album Chart - Album of the Month 2010-2015:

2010 - Hoot by Girls’ Generation

2011 - The Boys by Girls’ Generation

2012 - Catch Me by TVXQ!

2013 - Everybody by SHINee

2014 - This is Love by Super Junior

2015 - I by Taeyeon

DRAMAS:

October 2009: IRIS (The action drama starred Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Hee, and BIGBANG’s T.O.P. With a budget of over 30 million dollars, it is one of the most expensive dramas to ever be made. The large budget paid off, bringing in over 30% ratings, as well as giving Lee Byung Hun a daesang on top of many other awards. It eventually got a second season (Iris II), a spin off series (Athena: Goddess of War) and a movie (IRIS: The Movie).) October 2009: Three Brothers (This show stars Ahn Nae Sang and Oh Dae Gyu. It was originally a 50 episode drama, but when the ratings proved to be immense (it was one of the highest rated dramas of the year with over 40% viewership ratings) 20 more episodes were added.) October 2009: You’re Beautiful (This classic stars Jang Geun Seuk, Park Shin Hye, former After School member Uee, CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa, and F.T. Island’s Lee Hong Ki. Miss S, Park Shin Hye, as well as the drama’s group, AN.JELL, and more participated in the OST. This was Hong Ki’s acting comeback and Yong Hwa’s debut role. It got over 10% viewership ratings and won various rewards. Eventually it got a Japanese and Taiwanese remake.)

October 2010: Queen of Reversals (This drama stars Kim Nam Joo, Jung Joon Ho, and Park Si Hoo. It got over 10% viewership ratings.) October 2010: God’s Quiz (Stars Ryu Deok Hwan and Yoon Joon Hee. It dealt with many intense diseases and disorders, and has since gone on to have four more seasons.)

October 2011: A Thousand Day’s Promise (Stars Soo Ae and Kim Rae Won. Baek Ji Young, 8Eight, and more participated in the OSTs. It hit over 15% viewership ratings and won multiple awards.) October 2011: Deep Rooted Tree (This period drama stars Song Joong Ki, Jang Hyuk, and Shin Se Kyung. It hit 20% viewership ratings, won various awards, and was broadcast in Japan and Taiwan.) October 2011: Flower Boy Ramyun Shop (This drama started off the “flower boy” series which would go on to have three other unrelated instalments: Shut Up, Flower Boy Band!, Flower Boy Next Door, and Dating Agency: Cyrano. It stars Lee Chung Ha, Jung Il Woo, and Lee Ki Woo. It did really well in viewership ratings for a cable show and also had a diverse demographic of viewers.)

October 2012: Full House Take 2 (This is “sequel” to the first Full House starring Rain and Song Kye Hyo. This “sequel” stars Hwang Jung Eum, No Min Woo, and Park Ki Woong.) October 2012: Childless Comfort (This drama stars Lee Soon Jae, Kim hae Sook, Yoo Dong Geun, and Uhm Ji Won. It broke Reply 1997’s viewership record with 7.995% and ended up with an all-time high rating of over 10%.)

October 2013: Empress Ki (This period drama stars Ha Ji Won, Ji Chang Wook, and Joo Jin Mo. 4men, Wax, Soyou, Junsu, and Ji Chang Wook participated in the OSTs. It hit over 30% viewership ratings and won various awards.) October 2013: The Heirs (This drama was co-produced by now the defunct streaming site DramaFever. It stars Lee Min Ho (IKON’s Jung Chan Woo plays his younger self), Park Shin Hye, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Ji Won, f(x)’s Krystal, CNBLUE’s Kang Min Hyuk, Kang Ha Neul, and ZE:A’s Park Hyung Sik. It had a lot of cameos including SuJu’s Heechul, VIXX, and BTOB among many others. The ending theme (”I’m Saying”), sung by Park Shin Hye’s friend Lee Hong Ki, has since been used countless times in parody. Boasted a great set of OSTs. It over 15 % viewership ratings domestically, but was popular across Asia.) October 2013: Reply 1994 (The second instalment of the “Reply” series, stars Go Ara, Jung Woo, Yoo Yeon Seok, B1A4’s Baro, and BtoB’s Yook Sung Jae. One of the highest rated cable dramas at over 11% viewership ratings. It boasted many cameos, including the main characters from the first season, and many others.)

October 2014: Tomorrow’s Cantabile (This drama stars Joo Won, Shim Eun Kyung, Park Bo Gum, and Baek yoon Shik. This was another co-production with the defunct streaming platform Dramafever. It hit over the 5% ratings mark. It also aired in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan. 2014 - Modern Farmer (This comedy stars F.T. Island’s Lee Hong Ki, Park Min Woo, Honey Lee, and Kwak Dong Yeon.) October 2014: Misaeng (This show stars ZE:A’s Im Si Wan, Lee Sung Min, Kang So Ra, and Kang Ha Neul. It is based off of the Webtoon of the same name written by Yoon Tae Ho (the comic sold over 900,000 copies). It became a hit across the nation, eventually winning various awards and ended up getting a Chinese remake.)

October 2015: Sassy Go Go (This school drama stars Apink’s Jung Eun Ji, Lee Won Geun, VIXX’s N, Ji Soo, and Chae Soo Bin. Jadu, Hanbyul, and former After School member Lizzy participated in the OSTs among others.) October 2015: Six Flying Dragons (This period dramas stars Yoo Ah In and Shin Se Kyung. It passed over 10% viewership ratings and won various awards.)

FILMS:

October 22, 2009: Good Morning President (This comedy stars Jang Dong Geun, Lee Soon Jae, and Go Doo Shim. KBS World says “Only a few decades ago, the president was an off-limits subject in Korean cinema. It was almost impossible for the older generation who lived through military dictatorships to parody their president.”) October 29, 2009: Paju (This movie stars Lee Sun Kyun and Seo Woo. It was the first Korean film to open the International Film Festival Rotterdam as well as The Tribeca Film Festival, as well as participating over 15 other festivals. It received great reviews, and won a few awards.)

October 20, 2011: Always (This melodrama stars So Ji Sub and Han Hyo Joo. It opened the Busan International Film Festival, selling out all 2,000 seats in just 7 seconds. Eventually it received Turkish, a Kannadanen, and Hindu remakes.) October 11, 2012: A Company Man (This movie stars So Ji Sub, Lee Mi Yeon, Kwak Do Won, and ZE:A’s Kim Dong Jun. It got one million theatre admissions in just under two weeks.) October 31, 2012: A Werewolf Boy (This film stars Park Bo Young and Song Joong Ki. Park Bo Young sang a song for the drama’s soundtrack. It hit one million admissions after just five days and became the top melodrama in Korea of all time.)

October 2, 2013: Hope (This film stars Sol Kyung Gu, Lee Re, and Bang Jun Seok. It is based on the true story of The Case of Na Young. It had over one million admissions in the first week. It went on to win multiple awards.) October 31, 2013: No Breathing (This movie stars Girls’ Generation Kwon Yuri, Lee Jong Suk, Seo In Guk, and Dal Shabet Member Cho Ah Young. It did fairly well at the box office, coming in at just under 500,000 admissions.)

October 2, 2014: Whistle Blower (This film stars Park hae Il, Yoo Yeon Seok, and Lee Geung Young. It is loosely based off the story of scientist Hwang Woo Seok and the scientific fraud case that he was involved in-- Ryu Young Joon was the real life whistle blower. It topped the box office upon its release.) October 23, 2014: The Truth Shall Not Sink With Sewol (This is a documentary about the Sewol tragedy that happened in April of the same year.)

HAPPY STUFF:

October 2010: Hyuna is added to Nine Muses following Jaekyung’s departure. October 8, 2013: Jason is added to NU’EST’s Chinese sub-unit NU’EST M.

SAD STUFF:

October 29, 2009: Soyoung graduates from After School to pursue acting. October 2010: Jaekyung leaves Nine Muses to pursue modelling.

October 16, 2013: Dongho departs from U-KISS due to health reasons. October 24, 2013: Gummy leaves YG Entertainment and signs with C-JeS Ent. October 10, 2014: LuHan files a lawsuit against SM Ent. and leaves EXO.

October 5, 2015: Boy group C-Clown disbands.

October 8, 2013: Soloist Kim Ha Neul (김하늘), better known as Rottyful Sky (로티플스카이), passes away due to a brain tumor at 25. October 27, 2014: Shin Hae Chul (신해철), member of activist rock group N.EX.T, passes away due to medical malpractice at 46.

POST OF THE MONTH:

EXID - Every Night

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