Open Thread #421

1 redfox

November 13, 2015 at 6:15 AM

Hi hi husky. We had Huskies in the museum on Fathers´ Day, they were as cute as Park Bo Gum. I was watching Reply 1988 in the evening (cause the 1980ies is the decade of my release) and all I could think about was: so this is Min´s new identity? A quiet guy in the past? I just keep thinking: "I hope Hyun knows he travelled back in time" ( which would actually be quite resourceful). I really miss those brothers. ...Growing overly attached to characters is my specialty.

Also, I think it is pretty cool that Siwon became a UNICEF special representative. Perhaps he can address the issue of children being slapped or beaten in dramas? But will he be able to while in the army...ot sure.

Sassy Go Go ending was a bit cheesy and rushed, it would have needed at least 2 more episodes. But seeing Ha Joon smiling is enough for a compensation.
I am not really into Six Flying Dragons. I watched 4 episodes, the acting is great, however I don´t care much.
Kiss Me Thai version is hilarious! kind of seamless humor that sneaks through your pores. I chuckle non-stop.

oh, and I had a lovely school group at the museum, and one of them watches kdramas. She said she is watching Gap Dong now. I found out cause someone said something in japanese, which I heard, then they admitted watching anime to which I confessed to watching dramas... then this girl goes, oh, me too! Incidental bonding.

Question: have you had trouble shaking off the image of an actors´ previous character when they start a new drama? Like the kind of weird feeling that well THIS guy got lost in a wrong drama, and watching the drama thinking "When will the OTHER characters realize they got a stranger in their midst?" Everything reminds me of you, like Tessanne Chin sings ec. (truly recommened, that song)

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gadis

November 13, 2015 at 6:33 AM

Usually I forgot about an actor's previous character as soon as I watch his/her new project. I don't even have any difficulty watching two diferent project from the same actor simultaniously. Maybe that's why I was really surprised that Kim Tae Hoon's Teacher Do (angry mom) stuck in my mind for a long time that I found him suspicious in his other project even when he was being a really nice guy. Maybe it's because his character was sooo evil there, or maybe it's the fact that they dare depicted a teacher with such an immorality.

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redfox

November 13, 2015 at 7:09 AM

ah, also, Dark Nights Film Festival starts this weekend and I bought 12 tickets worth 55 euros (sponsor discount for 10 from the workplace) and I´ll probably only be watching moves next 3 weeks.

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MistyIsles

November 13, 2015 at 7:22 AM

Whenever I really fall for a character played by a new (to me) actor, I always go through this stage where I'm dying to watch them in something else but also terrified to do so because I don't think I could possibly see them as anyone else. The result is usually that I eventually can't resist any longer and find I had nothing to be afraid of... And then I promptly repeat the whole process with the next guy.

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dkaoru GO GO

November 13, 2015 at 7:59 AM

For me, it's more sometimes I project the character an actor play into the real actor. So when I watch interviews sometimes I get weirded out oh he's not like the character he plays.

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Manin

November 13, 2015 at 8:30 AM

redfox:

regarding your question: Yes! Some people stay stuck in one role for me, especially if they hail it. Or I have people where I have an instance reaction too. Can't remember her name, but one acress I've seen play the bitchy, hateful type of secondary leads a couple of times. And after that I can't watch her, because even in other roles I can't shake the feeling that I should (or will) dislike her.

Also Lee Jin-Wook is stuck in his character from Nine for me. Loved that drama, and now I can't see him completely as anything else.

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Waiting

November 13, 2015 at 10:18 AM

Manin,

The same happened for me with Lee Jin Wook. He did so well in that role and it was a good role as well. He has not been in much that has compared to it. Here's hoping that he gets something good and that he can act the heck out of it.

...it's kind of my wish for all actors, really. LOL

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PeepsLeAwesomePotato

November 13, 2015 at 8:46 AM

Sassy Go Go's ending indeed was cheesy but man, it just hits all the feels right. here. *tears*
Or maybe I'm fine with it because I don't think it was so rushed that it doesn't make sense so to me it was just fast and not really that rushed - the way I like my dramas. Yeah, it was cheesy, but hey, it's just high school. Everything there is blown out of proportion anyway - the tears, the feelings, the cheesy happiness.

You find Kiss Me Thai hilarious? I find it boring most of the time. I mean, sure, there are points in the episode where Hilarity pops up and shines like lighthouse at work in true Thai fashion but for most of it, I find it really boring; maybe because It Started With a Kiss has been done to death so I already know the major plot points and maybe because... the guy already likes her and so I'm just waaaaaaaaaaiting for them to spit it out.

have you had trouble shaking off the image of an actors´ previous character when they start a new drama?

No.

November 13, 2015 at 6:19 AM

Hey Beanies. A question. Is the guy who sings one of the songs on Bubblegum the same one who sang "run run run away" on Angel Eyes?
I'm not good with visual recognition. (If you don't remember, I confessed that I have the condition "face blindness" when we were discussing "The Girl Who Smells." But I'm usually pretty good at recognizing sounds.
If anyone knows what I'm talking about--this is pretty vague--but it's been bugging me ever since I started watching Bubblegum--which I'm liking, by the way.

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Hannah

November 13, 2015 at 7:01 AM

Yes! 'Run to You' and 'Because I' are both by a Swedish artist, Lasse Lindh.

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omomo

November 13, 2015 at 7:05 AM

Hello unni! :)

As you may have known already, I'm from the PH and I did follow On The Wings of Love initially. I was seriously not aware of its popularity though! I'm not used to our shows being watched overseas, because you know how insufferably makjang 90% of them are. James Reid and Nadine Lustre have great chemistry, but lately I feel as if the show is doing them a disservice by riding on the angst train and noble idiocy.

I agree with the couples you mentioned! Especially the 2nd and 3rd ones.

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omomo

November 13, 2015 at 7:07 AM

I mean the 4th one! Oops. Although I do love GY/YEH as well. Hehe.

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pastmidnite

November 13, 2015 at 3:54 PM

Hi @GB! @Omomo!

Oooh, Gong yoo - YEH sits on the top for me among those you mentioned! I can still imagine their sizzling hot chemistry *blush* Of course you already know how I loove JCW-PMY, and I just recently found a gem that is Lee Won geun from SGG, he's only 22 (or 21?) for heavens sake (makes me feel like a perv but I don't care lol). His and Eun ji's are so adorable, but for me, LWG and Ji soo couple are the winner! I can basically see them flirting at each other when the camera was not focusing on them! And speaking of...

@Omomo, don't you feel like making another banner? LOL I would love love seeing one with those two besties, Yeol & Ha joon! Pretty pleaasee... hihihi

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omomo

November 13, 2015 at 6:02 PM

Hi! Oh, but I already made one for our brotp. It's on the headers thread - comment section. :)

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Ivoire

November 13, 2015 at 5:24 PM

Hello GB Unni,

About this “I also know there’s a bunch of us (but not me as yet) watching the Filipino daily, On The Wings of Love and they are swooning over the OTP there. Anyone else here doing the same?”

I would vouch for On the Wings of Love. James Reid and Nadine Lustre (the main leads) are doing a really good job in that drama. And yes, their chemistry is really good. And it is not only in the romantic sense, but in almost all the scenes they are in together. Most of the other supporting actors and actresses are quite good as well. I really like their veteran actors and actresses, who are also doing a really good job. What I noticed though was that the cameos are done by either really poor actors, or people who are not actors at all. Compared to Kdramas, the production value of this drama is much lower, and the PPL not as much either (which might explain maybe the quality of the production value). Also James Reid, in some of his scenes and shots, reminds me of a (slightly) younger Nickhun of 2 PM.

Another reason why I really like that drama is that it deals with a lot of very important issues (imho). Issues such as Immigration, fear of being deported, and the actions one takes (or is willing to take to avoid being deported), abandonment by a parent or by both, death of a parent (and how that affects the children) and there is some violence (not a lot). There are the issues of Overseas Foreign Workers, pursuing one’s dreams in a foreign country and the drive behind it, illnesses, betrayal, romantic break-ups (and how they affect those involved, and their families), poverty, friendships, how a community comes together to help one of their own in need, responsibility felt by older siblings (or siblings in general) towards the other siblings, the strength a family brings, etc… I also love some of the characters, like the female lead’s mom who makes some great sacrifices for her family, and some mistakes that end up affecting her and her family. I personally feel that she is a great character with a great arc. I hope that the writer will handle her story well, and the development of her story.

I also love that I get to listen to Tagalog while watching that drama, and now, I am very curious and interested in that language. I would also love to visit the Philippines one day. @ Omomo, maybe I could meet you then. Also, @ Omomo, yes, the angsty and noble idiocy were dragged for too long, even I became tired of it. However, things change in ep.67, thank goodness for that.

Re: OTPs, I really loved the 2nd OTP in Mask, I thought their acting and chemistry were top notch. There is the OTP of OTWOL, Healer, Three Days, and I can’t remember the other OTPs I like right now. Oh yeah, LDW and the female lead in Bubblegum, and KMM and the same actress in King of Dramas. I have more, I just can’t remember them right now. Have a wonderful weekend!

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omomo

November 13, 2015 at 6:20 PM

Hi Ivoire unni! Tagalog is not that hard to learn. If you ever decide to visit I'll gladly give you a tour! ;)

All of those issues you mentioned are actually a staple in Filipino dramas, but OTWOL is the first to truly to tackle on the topic of OFWs (overseas Filipino workers), and I think that's why it became a runaway hit. (Of course, aside from the otp's chemistry/local popularity which is also a main factor.) It's something that hits very close to home for many Filipino families.

Oh, I agree with the terrible cameos! But we're known for doing it every single time in our shows. It's like they just grab a random passer-by from the street and have them deliver lines lol. You'll be surprised to know that OTWOL actually tons of sponsors, but they're not shown as PPL; they're all on the mind-numbingly long commercial segments between gaps. I'm positive that the network that produces OTWOL has the money to raise production values, but they just don't bother to and I have no idea why.

James does kind of look like Nichkhun! Must be the babyish/boyish face and pretty eyes.

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omomo

November 13, 2015 at 6:22 PM

*actually has tons of sponsors

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Ivoire

November 13, 2015 at 7:38 PM

Hello Omomo,
And thank you for your response. I have to go have dinner. I will be back later to respond.

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omomo

November 14, 2015 at 6:36 AM

No prob!

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growingbeautifully

November 14, 2015 at 1:11 AM

@ Ivoire and Omomo, GO GO!

Hello! and I'm so pleased to read you here!

It seems that international drama watching is giving us the travel bug. We will want to go and see the countries in which our favorite shows have been filmed, and better still, to see the filming sites if possible.

Wouldn't it be great to travel together? :)

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omomo

November 14, 2015 at 6:34 AM

@GB unni - I've lost count how many times I said to myself that I want to go to SK every time I watch k-dramas!

And yup, sure is! :D

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omomo

November 14, 2015 at 6:33 AM

@chesens - Lol same here! It gets kind of annoying how our shows get multiple extensions, and the plot tends to meander into 25 different directions. Case in point: Be Careful With My Heart. That started out good enough, but then look how it went on and on and on until you just want it to end already! OTWOL looks like it'll be following BCWMH's footsteps. :/

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5 Mintea

November 13, 2015 at 6:32 AM

Hello everyone! I usually don't write on the OT cause I'm always too late (I tend to sleep all day on Friday after I come home from school, 12th grade is so tiring)

Now that Sassy Go Go and She Was Pretty ended I have no idea what I'm gonna watch TT. I only gave I have a Lover and Love Me If You Dare now. What oncoming dramas are you looking forward to? Nothing has caught my eye thus far.

Speaking of Love Me If You Dare is anyone watching it? It's my first Chinese drama and I've been pleasantly surprised. I looove it! The female lead is smart and honest (I love how she's so blunt with the male lead) and she's actually using her head. I feared she's gonna seem useless next to our geeeenius criminal psychologist but she's been pretty helpful and competent so far. As for the male lead, he's so weird I started to find him eandering xd. Maybe because I see a lot of myself in him. I really like the cases too, the first one with the serial killer was really creepy but that's how I like my mysteries to be. As for the second one it gave me an Agatha Christie feeling with the small circle of suspects and how he gathered them to reveal the murderer. Seeing the male lead's thought process is really interesting. But hands down the best part about this drama is the car! haha

As for Sassy Go Go, I'm gonna miss it sooo much. Honestly I haven't given much attention to Ha Joon during the series but I thought this was definitely his episode to shine. I felt so proud when he stood up to his father I actually cried. I also loved the gummy bear scene and his "If he cheats come to me" comment at the end haha. This drama reminded me to make the best of my remaining high school days and treasure the friends I've made here. It's going on my faves list for sure

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kimchikay

November 13, 2015 at 8:01 AM

Yes!! I'm watching Love Me If You Dare!!!! Currently on episode 6 - started it last night and CANNOT stop watching!

This is my first Wallace drama and wholy crap, is this man even REAL. I'm in awe every time he comes on screen, he literally looks like a greek god. And I love how the female lead actually has a brain, talks back to the male lead and is her own true self...she's a normal chick with a smart head on her shoulders...anyway, loving the drama!

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LizJ

November 13, 2015 at 8:05 AM

I am loving "Love Me if You Dare" - it is by far the best CDrama that I have ever watched (with the few other CDramas I've seen, I've usually ended up dropping or fast forwarding through them because they were either long, boring, or both). LMIYD seems to be a big leap forward in production values, and the leads' chemistry is off the charts.

Anyhow, for those of you who like dark suspenseful romantic mysteries, you should check it out! It's on Viki.

I'm watching LMIYD as well! The title caught my eye when someone mentioned it in last week's OT, and I caught up to the most recent episodes in two days lol.

In terms of Mainland Chinese dramas, I'm usually the period/historical drama junky. They do those better anyway, compared to "idol" dramas (which if I want to watch, I'll go watch Taiwanese ones). So I was really pleasantly surprised at how well produced LMIYD is as a modern drama. Not to much it has two of my favourite Chinese actors of all time, so I can't complain at all.

But yes, Andy is hands down the best character ever. xD They've been decreasing his scenes is the last few episodes but I wish they'd bring him back hahaha. I know it's all PPL (Audi is the main sponsor) but I love it nonetheless.

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nerissa777

November 14, 2015 at 6:00 AM

Thanks to the comments..i was initially hesitating to watch this but now i am big fan..Logical and Funny and Cute...Just had the feels of good romcom mashup with the Sherlock series..(that BG tune playing )
Loved OTP n' their chemistry. And Andy is gem <3

Can anyone suggest any good C drama as I have dropped most of them by 4 or 5 episodes..And this drama made me rethink my conception!!!!

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Mintea

November 15, 2015 at 2:55 AM

Obvious PPL but do I love it! Kdramas need to take a lesson. If they all did PPL like this I really wouldn't mind

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echene

November 16, 2015 at 2:27 AM

I'm probably going to try Love Me If You Dare, too. I've been hearing some great things about it and I've been trying to find more Chinese dramas.

I'm also probably going to try out Oh My Venus just because Shin Min Ah and So Ji Sub's chemistry looks really good and I want to see how they portray the topic. I want them to delve into body image issues and society's beauty standards, but I might be setting myself up for frustration by having moderately high hopes that it'll be more than weight loss + couple fluff.

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kbaswithneko

November 17, 2015 at 11:14 AM

I am really enjoying Love Me If You Dare as well. It is the first Chinese drama I have watched and have been pleasantly surprised by the high production values. I find the main characters very intriguing and like how independent minded the lead female is even though she is young. While I wait for new episodes to be released I watched another Chinese drama, Shan Shan Comes to Eat, on a Viki Fan Channel. While this is a more typical romance between a young “Candy” and an older rich man I still found the characters and story compelling enough to marathon it over the weekend. I liked how the secondary actors got all the showy couple scenes while the main couples’ scenes were simple, private, quiet conversations. The very essence of romance is looking into your lover’s eyes and communicating what you feel.

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6 opheliadrowning

November 13, 2015 at 6:34 AM

I just read this article about "Oh My Venus and it gives me hopes for how they will handle the main conceit of the drama:

The producer and lead actors were willing to acknowledge that at first sight, the drama seemed cliche -- and that overall, it would follow the “framework of a typical romantic comedy.” However, they claimed there was something deeper to “Oh My Venus,” and that the point wasn’t to claim beauty would fix all of life’s problems.

“It’s a story about how we should approach the things that we don’t have in life,” said producer Kim Hyeong-seok. “It’s about finding confidence to reach happiness. We’re working hard to make sure that people don’t think we’re promoting superficiality.”

In the end, according to So [Ji Sub], the central message was to find inner beauty, to become “inner” Venuses by healing emotional scars, be it through exercise or otherwise.

“All four of the main characters have their baggage,” he said, making a point about how the drama does not point only to the loss of beauty as a reason for unhappiness. “The drama shows you how they learn to overcome their pain.”

“It’s a story about adults who learn to find themselves,” said Shin. “I think it will be a very different romantic comedy from what you’d expect at first glance.”

I never thought I'd say this, but is it Monday yet?

I never thought id' say this, bu tis it Monday yet?

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korfan

November 13, 2015 at 6:52 AM

opheliadrowning -

This is interesting indeed. Thanks for sharing.

Hopefully we'll be treated to a very pleasant surprise!

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7 prettysup

November 13, 2015 at 6:36 AM

D-day
Having major second lead syndrome for this. Professor Han is so good looking and he is so misunderstood here! Arrgh they should give him more parts, I watch this show for his scenes only hehe. And that stupid Director, cannot stand him at all.

The Merchant Gaekju
Oh boy they left us on a cliffhanger and expect us to wait one week for the next episode. Gosh.. I know Bong Sam won't die but I need to see what happens to him!

The Village
Not as exciting and thrilling as I would like it to be. How many episodes is this? And I dont ilke it that the viewers know of things long before the characters in the show do.

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john

November 13, 2015 at 8:24 AM

Prettysup ~

I'm enjoying Merchant Gaekju too. What a cast.

Poor Mae-Wol, not only gets rejected after confessing her love to Bong Sam, she's hit by lightning !

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prettysup

November 13, 2015 at 5:01 PM

Yeah poor MW, cant wait to see how is she going to start her revenge! But I guess she still have a soft spot for BS so she may not have the heart to do it.

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Chanelboy loves Jackson Wang A LOT

November 13, 2015 at 9:00 AM

Wow you've finished Hwajeong! Applaud!

I stopped at 22, sad and mobbed.
Is it 22-40/50 worth the first round when GH still in empire?

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10 whatsthescenario

November 13, 2015 at 6:48 AM

Happy Friday to all!

Continuing my Jdrama quest, since my first post in #411, so far I have watched
Date
Second to Last Love
Long Vacation
Inconvenient Benriya
Mr. Brain
Kimi Wa Petto
Princess Jellyfish
Hotaru no Hikari
Love Shuffle
11 Nin mo Iru
99 days with a Star
Mahoro Ekimae Bangaichi
Zettai Kareshi
Najuna Hara Chan
Second Love
Ishitachi no Renai Jijou
Disappointing Husband

I also watched taiwanese drama In Time With You and you're all right, I liked it better than The Time I've Loved You. I adore Ha Ji Won, but her portrayal was a bit off. In the end, she seemed to marry Choi Won as a default choice in a way.

I'm still open to suggestions. Categories: Romance, Rom-Com and or quirky comedy

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neener

November 13, 2015 at 7:09 AM

Soratobu Kouhoushitsu with Ayano Go and Aragaki Yui. It has comedy on it hihihi and a little romance.

Rich Man Poor Woman. That's one of the good rom coms in Jdramaland.

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john

November 13, 2015 at 7:31 AM

Whatsthescenario ~

Try Kekkon Dekinai Otoko and Nodame Cantabile

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Amilia

November 13, 2015 at 10:11 PM

Second Nodame. That was my ~~gateway drug~~ introduction to dramas.

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redfox

November 13, 2015 at 7:39 AM

Atashinchi no danshi (quirky)
Otomen
Hana Yori Dango (SO much better than the Kdrama version, but more violence)

November 13, 2015 at 7:45 AM

Summer Nude
Last Cinderella

You named a couple I haven't seen, I'll check them out!

happy viewing :)

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eunchans

November 13, 2015 at 7:48 AM

N No Tame Ni is amazing imo. It's sort of a mystery/romance drama though romance is not the focus. I watched it a few weeks ago and it's the best drama I've seen in ages. I practically watched it all in one day (and I never do that anymore) because it was so addictive. It's a real emotional rollercoaster.

Definitely Soratobu Kouhoushitsu. I love that show to pieces.

It's currently airing, but there's also Otona Joshi, which seems very cliched at first glance but the script is fast-paced and I really like the characters and the banter? I kinda dropped all the currently airing jdramas I was watching bc I got bored of them but this one is really enjoyable.

Other enjoyable rom-coms: Rich Man, Poor Woman, Zenkai Girl (so sweet), and Pride (with bonus Kimutaku).

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neener

November 13, 2015 at 7:58 AM

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Lux

November 13, 2015 at 8:46 AM

You should try HANA YORI DANGO!!! It's definitely my favorite Asian drama of all time and my Hanadan favorite adaptation (followed by Taiwan's Meteor Garden and then SK's Boys Over Flowers)

also, HANAZAKARI NO KIMITACHI E (also my favorite Hana Kimi adaptation + the second lead from HYD, Oguri Shun, is the main here)

this isn't romcom but if you ever watch Hana Kimi and fall in love with the leads, you should try OUROBOROS (action-mystery + Oguri Shun and the second lead from Hana Kimi lol)

oh well since I'm on an Oguri Shun roll right now, might as well add RICH MAN, POOR WOMAN which is also gooood!

also, ITAZURA NA KISS: LOVE IN TOKYO (hah, another manga adaptation with different drama versions from Taiwan and SK) Oh men, Furukawi Yuki + Honoka Miki = my heaaaaart cannot take it. They're so cute together (and the height difference omg), it still amazes me how can they have a 10 year age gap. Yuki speaking in English is also a highlight, lol.

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atz

November 13, 2015 at 3:39 PM

Yes, Hanakimi( Hanazakari no Kimi tachihe) was really fund and many youngish actors in this drama later became quite known, such as Ikuta and Oguri and evn Okada Masaki.

November 13, 2015 at 11:19 AM

Tumbling was totally an unexpected treat. It shouldnt have worked, but it did. it is crazy how japanese dramas can show the most random things and take it so seriously you have no space to ridicule anything no matter how crazy it is

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Divers

November 13, 2015 at 11:57 AM

If you liked Date, you should give Saikou no Rikon a try! It's a quirky, smartly-written romcom with a great cast. I'd also like to suggest Legal High; it's from the same writer of Date and shares the same unique sense of humor.

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❤TurkishRose❤

November 13, 2015 at 2:05 PM

@Whatsthescenario

I also seconds these ideas everyone mentioned already, definitely my favorite Japanese dramas:

N No Tamei Ni -just watched it and yes so addictive, I couldn't stop watching. And the ost is astounding as well. @Emma

Rich man poor woman, one of my absolute favorites, and oguri shun is so wonderful beyond words :)

Pride, was so beautifully acted and written, also another favorite :)

Buzzer beat is great, and addictive

1 litre of tears is exactly like the name, very heartfelt and sad story.

Boku no Ita Jikan - for Miura Haruma, such an amazing actor, I love him, cried so hard here.

Kimi no todoke - just watched it over the weekend I LOVED it, it was really cute and beautifully acted :)

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cat

November 15, 2015 at 8:57 PM

I know what you mean! I'd get hooked on an actor and I'd have to watch all of their shows but I have to be in the modd for certain themes.

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cat

November 15, 2015 at 9:13 PM

@❤TurkishRose❤:

I've watched everything on your list except for:

I did the exact same thing I'm already rooting for a couple and we are only two episodes in. Also per wiki this drama suppose to have 20 episodes I'm sure they are going to be many twists and turns. But I am loving it so far and reply series always makes me root for the female lead which is very surprising for me.

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Pearl3101

November 14, 2015 at 5:40 PM

Haappy Belated Diwali :D

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12 Sera The Ms Temper

November 13, 2015 at 7:00 AM

Hello beaniesss! It is Friday again ?

I am in the middle of watching Return of Happiness.I am loving it so far, esp when the female lead is a strong and smart character ?

I finished watching GIANT, one word - FANTASTIC! Great plot and casts, u will never get bored in any episode.

I HAVE A LOVER : how I wish it will have 3 episodes this week, to replace one episode which was canceled last week. ? glad that ChoiJinEon will find out that current YKDG is HaeKang. But what will happen with HK? Seok Ah u better not doing anything stupid and become like your sister. Speaking of which, KangSeolRi is really get on my nerves with her shameless face n act. can't wait for this week!

LOVE ME IF YOU DARE : my love for this drama is getting more n more. Unfortunately yet to catch up on latest episode. Will do so tonight or early tomorrow morning. ☺

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CaroleMcDonnell

November 13, 2015 at 8:56 AM

Omo! Another Im Joo hwan fan!

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earthna

November 13, 2015 at 10:05 AM

I feel you. I got so addicted to Im Joo Hwan after OMG so I gave in and watched Ugly Alert. I think I watched up to episode 71(?) continuously for a week. I stopped to get myself together but my momentum got messed up, I couldn't go back. lol

I just finished watching AM 1994!! gahh i know i am 2 years late. i kept avoiding to watch it due to fear of hearbreak cause by chilbongie fever and disappointment of it not living up to AM 1997. but surprisingly i really really like AM 1994!! mayyyybe a tad bit more than i liked AM 1997. which i thought impossible because let's face it, AM 1997 was amazing. I love every single one of the characters especially oppa-yaaaa!! I can't get him out of my head. gahhh

And because of that i decided to check out AM 1988. I'm liking it so far I have to say. Jung Hwan definitely grabs my attention and I'm also loving how close the gang are. Hyeri definitely improves her acting though. I'm rooting for her to get everything she wants already. haha.

I am so behind SWP. Kind of losing interest a bit.

I'm also watching Jdrama Okitegami Kyoko no Biboroku. As an avid detective/mystery drama fan, i have to say the cases are a bit flat but Gakky and Okada Masaki are just too cute for words! hahah

So, on the last open thread I posted my top 3 dramas of the year (healer, omg, i remember you) and mentioned that I watched Yong pal until episode 10 and its coming close to my top 4.

Did anyone saw my comment and sneered? Because my love for this show went downhill so bad at the second half of the show. What a waste of good show.

I havent watched Joo Won before so at least the show now gave me reason to watch Tomorrow Cantabile and Gaksital.

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17 oftheshore

November 13, 2015 at 8:06 AM

Hey Beanies, happy weekend!
My weekend will be very busy, alas. :(
On the plus side, I finally found a drama to enjoy, after month of looking and waiting. Thanks, Bubblegum! Sometimes it does feel a bit like an artsy/indie film, but overall, I'm loving the Coffe Prince feel (in the sense that it lets characters breathe) and the music. I adore those candy-coloured coats on Ri-Hwan, too! On paper, this sounds like your average friends-to-lovers/dating agreement drama, but what elevates it for me is the rather natural way in which characters go about doing very K-dramatastic things. I hope I don't get annoyed with this one, fingers crossed!

Hi Beanies!
I'm trying out chinese drama. Have watched Bu Bu Jing Xin - got completely sucked in! So addictive! My fave prince is 13th prince. He's such a modern character stuck in a period drama.

Could someone recommend similar drama? I like period drama, pretty costumes. Is Nirvana on Fire any good?

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Manin

November 13, 2015 at 8:26 AM

-dkaoru:

13th prince (along with 14th) was my favorite too.

Will second this! An amazing show, beautifully filmed and well acted. Lengthy , but never dragged. Loved every episode and ever character!

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Kgrl

November 13, 2015 at 1:46 PM

Yes, Nirvana in Fire is excellent. Already crowned the best C-drama of 2015 in both critical acclaim and popularity. Unless the highly anticipated Legend of Mi Yue overtakes NIF in ratings and acclaim. NIF is probably The Best C-Drama of 2015.

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20 Chanelboy loves Jackson Wang A LOT

November 13, 2015 at 8:24 AM

Hi beanies camper!

These days I've been into weekend family dramas & makjang, I dk what light had strike me tho lol.
Is so not my cup of tea for years. And to find new genre to pigged into my laptop. Oh god.

All About My Mom
Anywan watching this? I speed up a bit in btween, now in ep24. Formulas all familiar. A poor struggled family w/ several kids, some succeed it some not making it. There's chaebol and social class issued, first love or obsessed in-law, etc.. But why I still loving it? haha.

The 3 main couples are def very cute in their own way, I love 3 of them, and their stories keep me engaged for sure. Eugene & Lee Sang Woo got the sparks, but I love the first son HyeongKyu & his weird secretary. They both 2sides of coin, one is too self conscious too worked up for his lives, one is too weirdo living in her bubble. And Oh Min Suk is very handsome ^^!

And the gem couple is the maknae story, Hyeong Soo & Chae Ri. At first, Chae Ri is total nuts and very flat spoiled brat type, but she warms it all when her life start encounters with maknae. She has a golden heart. I really really love her interaction with Hyeong Soo's parents, and she sided them if anyone ever look down at her oppa's family. Haha.

Sassy Go Go
Show, you broke my heart 3 times harder when you stop at 12. Yes.
I love this drama, it'll stay in my heart for very, very long time. One of the best "unique, one of kind" drama for me. The strength of this drama def the cut'-out-noble idiocy and stupidity of kdrama normality, they go for abnormality and against all the odds. And the PD maybe put this big motto and said, okay so writer-nim and pd-nim, I want my drama to do this.

And to create this motto, they pull out the best of everything for what a dream-drama could be : The best mutual understanding friendship & equality in main couple, the best 2nd male lead (ehem ok that's arguable), the best resolving case in school drama, and all school drama goals is right here. And, one of best quoting I could never forget : to survive in school, you should have a best friend that can help you, and an adults that you can trust for no matter what.

November 14, 2015 at 5:48 AM

yeah. I meant Cool Mom. I really should proofread after i type. It's a 50 episoder, i think. Cause it's a kbs family weekender.

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dfwkimchi

November 13, 2015 at 10:15 AM

All About My Mom:
Am still enjoying the show - love all the young couples and also Mom and Dad - i have been saying to myself for the last 10 episodes that Kim Kap Soo needs to win the FATHER OF THE YEAR award! His character is just a super nice Dad and Hubby (to a noona wife at that too!). His character here is just soooo endearing.

Things are kind of getting to a head - hopefully this weekend - a birth secret will be revealed; JinAe will show her bad-ass side to the petty CEO/future MIL; Hyung Gyu will end the ex-hubby terrorizing of his new love; Mom and Dad will shelter ChaeRi now that she has run away from home!

Sassy, go go:
School genre does not usually grab my attention - but i decided to watch this from 1st episode for Jung Eun Ji whom i think is adorable; and also for Lee Won Geun from i 'discovered' when i watched Wild Chives from the beginning and of course Ji Soo from Angry Mom and Chae Soo Bin whom i just saw in Bluebird House.
The Gang did a GOOD JOB of the 12 episodes - there were fun!
Special shout out to Teacher Yang and Coach Nam who we last saw in Unkind Women - they were cool teachers!

She Was Pretty:
Enjoyable - no need for deep plot thinking.

Bubblegum:
This is an unusual show - but love most of the characters - looking forward to see what is their motivation and back stories.

Awl:
Now that we have gotten the backstories of the main characters - let the showdown between employees and employers BEGIN! This show is very interesting!

Throwback Thursday:
I have started to watch Ojakjo Brothers!

Waiting for:
Oh My Venus and Sweet Savage Family.

Now that the holidays are coming - i have start my checkout the wishlist to see what i can binge watch over the Thanksgiving Holidays!

Have a Happy weekend catching up on Kdrama, Jdrama, Tdrama and Cdrama - Beanies!

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redfox

November 13, 2015 at 10:55 AM

I am behind on Awl, because I have so much research to do about estonian boat refugees and DPs during and after WWII. I really want to catch up though. I liked the first episodes.

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dfwkimchi

November 13, 2015 at 11:08 AM

@redfox - what is DP?

I have actually learn very interesting facts and also truths to the way employers attitude/thinking towards the workers from this drama so far.

I really am not sure how employers and employees are strike a good medium - it is a very tight rope to walk.

On one end if u don't have checks on the employers - they will abuse the workers - poor health, injuries and deaths results.

On the other end of the spectrum when workers demand too much - then business can suffer and all lose.

Looking forward to this week when Lee Soo-in is going toe-to-toe with Gaston!

Special shout out to Yesung - my fav voice of Super Junior!!

For his acting debut - he is doing a pretty decent job!!

Fighting Yesung!!

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redfox

November 13, 2015 at 11:34 AM

DP is a "displaced" person, who was forced to migrate from the home country (not fleeing of their own will). In our case it was more complicated when one occupation was replaced with another and many estonians had no other option than to leave on the ships of german army, cause even being in bombed-down Europe was better than the communist terror. They had intended, mostly, to escape in a boat by themselves, to Sweden, which would have made them refugees, entitled to ask for shelter, but the boats were old. most had been destroyed, thus the germans caught on. So... it is very interesting, but very stressful as well. '

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November 13, 2015 at 11:13 AM

Yeah, Dad Dong Chul should gets an award, without him console his broken heart Jin Ae, bcm bridge from his wife to reach their kids, to become just friends to his maknae kiddo, and taking side to Chae Ri.

But I couldn't ignore their filial kids also, and the wife who is always soft heart inside but iron plated mouth also very precious.

November 14, 2015 at 7:50 AM

Manin -

Hi! Late response from here, but congratulations on passing! Yay!! That is certainly good news to hear after all that intense work.

Now, time to finally enjoy those dramas on your list. Happy viewing!

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22 LizJ

November 13, 2015 at 8:26 AM

I commented on Love Me if You Dare earlier in the thread, but just to reiterate...highly recommended!

She Was Pretty - ended with a whimper, but at least it was a sweet ending for our leads.

D-Day - I'm really only watching for the leads' relationship right now. That, and the inevitable fall of the crazy power hungry hospital director.

Sassy Go Go - I am NOT typically into high school dramas, but I enjoyed it.

Glamorous Temptation - I continue to be concerned about the length on this one. Right now things are pretty repetitive with the hero and/or the heroine living through some kind of threat each episode. Kidnappings, being thrown in jail on trumped up charges (I think the count is two for him and two for her), being stabbed, etc. The hero and heroine should just take her mother and her child and disappear. But, that would be common sense, and of course that would end the series at like 12 episodes! If for some reason the heroine gets married to the older politician guy, I will skip a bunch of episodes of the show till that plot twist is resolved.

Bubblegum - it's a cute show, but important to recognize it as a character-driven show, not a plot-driven one. I'm kind of losing interest because of that.

On the TW side...Taste of Love is ok, but Marry Me, or Not? gets my #2 vote for best lead couple chemistry right now, after Love Me if You Dare.

November 13, 2015 at 8:30 AM

Can't believe Sassy Go Go's finished. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, but omg did I love it. The show definitely had its flaws, but it had a way of making me forget them and instead left me with the stupidest of smiles on my face at the end of every episode. Yeon-do was an amazing character - she's just so honest and bright, and I loved her burning sense of justice. The best part for me was that the people around her realized that, and appreciated her for it. Yeol, of course, was her number one fanboy, and I think that's what makes him one of my favorite male leads. He just likes who she is, and watching him get caught up in her and her quest for justice was so much fun. I can't even express how much I loved the two of them together. Even before they became a couple, they felt a lot like... partners. Even though Yeol's a lot smarter and more cunning, strangely, it never felt like he had the upper hand. That may be because Yeon-doo can hold her ground well, but whatever it was, I loved their dynamic. I remember thinking while watching that if all of these other k-drama couples could communicate half as well as Yeol and Yeon-do did, the dramas really wouldn't have much to fuel them. I realized just how much rom-com dramas rely on misunderstandings or a lack of communication between the leads to keep the fire burning.

Other dramas:

Bubblegum: It's cute, but I genuinely have no idea where the story is going. I've caught up with episode 6, and I have to say I really didn't see the direction they decided to take coming. To be honest, I don't really care so long as they can keep the friendship the focus of the show. Ri-hwan and Haeng-ah are the best together, and if the writers decide to infuse the show with unnecessary angst intended to keep them apart, I will be so, so disappointed. Shout-out to the supporting cast as well. Tae-hee, Ji-hoon, the weird manager sunbae - they're strange as far as secondary characters go, but they add a different element to the show. The second leads I'm more meh about. Yi-seul always wears the strangest expressions, and I honestly have no idea what goes through her head most of the time. Suk-joon is still pretty detestable, but I have to say I hate him less now.

Because it's the First Time: cute! So much cute! I remember people complaining abut Minho being cast as the lead, but I find him great here. This is the first I've seen him in anything, but he plays the role really well. It reminds me a bit of Sassy Go Go with all the youthful dilemmas, except a bit more realistic. The love triangle (square? pentagon?) hurts my head a little, and I do wonder how the show is going to wrap it all up. I'm always a sucker for the best-friend couples so I'm hoping the show chooses that route.

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PeepsLeAwesomePotato

November 13, 2015 at 9:05 AM

Yi-seul always wears the strangest expressions, and I honestly have no idea what goes through her head most of the time.

For me, I imagine her to be thinking "Lord, I'm still living? Whyy? Why won't you let me go?"

To me, she's a girl who's sick and tired of her life (her mom? her "not-elegant/pretty/beautiful-ness") and isn't looking forward to anything. I hope she finds something to want (other than RiHwan) that can and will brighten her up as she actively chases it.

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Nads

November 13, 2015 at 9:46 AM

I agree, there are moments where her insecurities are obvious, and it's a little sad to think that she won't end up with Ri-hwan when he seems to be the only thing she really wants.

I wish I had millions of dollars so I could fund a drama. I don't know what it would be about but I would demand that Kim Sae-ron, Kim Yoo-jung, Kim So-hyun, Jung Eun-ji, Chae Soo-bin, Jo Soo-hyang, and Kim Hee-sun be at least the main cast if not the only cast.

I miss Sassy Go Go already.

I like The Village, Because it's the First Time, and Answer Me 1988 but I don't like any of them as much yet.

The Village- Just as I start to really get into it starts to slow down. I'm no longer sure Hye-jin was murdered.

Answer Me 1988- Hyeri is not Jung Eun-ji, nor Go Ara, but she is not ruining this drama, like I believe a lot of people feared. I'm so glad the Answer Me series and this edition in particular focuses on friendship I was able to see things that were similar to what I remember during my youth in the 90's in the previous two installments but I turned three in 1988 if they focused on culture I'd find this harder to relate to. I hope this does well enough to warrant one final series set in 2000 which is what I've wanted since 1997 ended.

I wish I liked saeguks so I would watch Six Flying Dragons.

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CaroleMcDonnell

November 13, 2015 at 9:05 AM

ooh, i hadn't thought of Hye Jin NOT being murdered. I like the irony of someone killing a person who was already on her last legs.

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PeepsLeAwesomePotato

November 13, 2015 at 9:09 AM

That's what I thought of the whole time though. No one in Achiara seems to know what the heck was going on or what went on with HyeJin. There's just a heck lot of speculation and wariness between people which is odd if any one of them were ever the direct killer of HyeJin.

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26 CaroleMcDonnell

November 13, 2015 at 8:44 AM

Hello all:

Hoping all is well. We're having one of those weirdly warm falls but hey, I'm happy about that. Been stuck in the house more than i want. Between being invalided from the stupid fibro and having way too much work to do, I haven't been outside much. And now one of my favorite ESL students is moving to CA where her hubby will become a professor at UC Davis. I am so sad about it. I really like her.

Other than that, all is well. Been trying to eat more raw foods but I'm just looking forward to exploring this new India Curry House up the road.

Ooh for those of us who need a heavy dose of the joyfulness that is jung il woo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWk3dq3y_S4

re: Dramas
AWL -- I think this drama is teaching me how to fight, and to fight period. It's like a lesson in ..well, The Art of War. Thanks for recommending it. And yeah, Ji Hyun Woo is an actor whom I highly respect. Both he and Jee Soo Hyuk seem like they are fated to do great things in art.

Flying Dragons -- Looooooooove me some gravitas. Oh my! I am so in for the long haul. Love the romance too. I've seen so many shoehorned love stories and so many suffering female waifs in sageuk but this one totally works for me. Totally loving our Sambong, our wannabe swordsman, our righteous prince, and our wounded swordsman-storyteller. Our female flying dragon is angry and powerful and smart without seeming like a caricatured female badass. (is there ony one woman female dragon in the mix? I've been wondering who the 6th dragon is.)

All About My Mom -- Oh my gosh! I am so waiting for Cool Mom to get her comeuppance. Please, drama, remember "turnaround is fairplay!" My mind is just going wild with possibilities!

Achiara -- Has there ever been a village so full of secrets and evil? If someone has fabry disease in the village, wouldn't there be a record of that? Dead or alive? Is everyone in this village related? Am not sure why heroine hasn't checked on her own relatives...second cousins etc. Or have i forgotten? Isn't this also her hometown, as well as Hye Jin's?

Glamorous Temptation -- Oh my! That ending of the 12th episode! Major joy! But I do wish our heroes had had a chance to luxuriate in their love for each other before they were outed (or spied upon( by Miss obsessive. I keep hoping Miss Obsessive is pregnant by rape (and feeling horribly about that but hey...) I am loving the equally-obsessive rapist hubby. He is such a wild card. I don't see any divorce coming anytime soon. Am just glad that the hero and heroine have learned that they shoud trust each other no matter what else happens in the upcoming 38 episodes. No chance Eun Soo is really Il Joo's twin sister? Or some baby switch occurred? Just a resembance.

She's so pretty -- well if that wasn't the sweetest, corniest, cheesiest ending! Totally loved it even when i was rolling my eyes.

November 14, 2015 at 6:01 AM

I don't mind the preachiness, because there's passion to it and maybe it's about educating the genera korean audience. The thing it's teaching me specifically is how to fight. The Art of war. I'm so dang non-confronational at times and this drama is showing me how to confront. Silly but apparently i needed this in my life right now. Maybe it'll help in the fight against stress as well, which is a big fuel for fibro.

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27 NoIdeaName

November 13, 2015 at 8:56 AM

Ok, so Sassy Go Go was amazing. I couldn't help but compare it to School 2015. I think in both, the antagonist aka Soo-ah and So-young didn't get the ending that was needed. They kinda got saved without a real redemption, which I guess I'm willing to sacrifice for a happy ending. Also, my second lead syndrome wasn't that bad as it was for Sung-jae (I'm still not over that)

She was Pretty ended pretty well although if they had discussed that Zeigarnik Effect again where his therapist had said it's not true love but unfinished business. I guess the actions just talked for themselves though.

Hoping to start Bubblegum soon, although with some comments I'm seeing on here I'm not so sure anymore. Same goes for D-Day.

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Mev

November 13, 2015 at 9:11 AM

School 2015 really disappointed me as the second half of the show ended up all about the couples and they wasn't much of a storyline. Most people had second lead syndrome as he was the only character that was written and portrayed well. Also eunbi as a character disappointed me (even though I love the actress).

November 13, 2015 at 11:10 AM

To be honest, in School 2015 So-young got not so much as an official reprimand for her behaviour, and it took Eun-byul coming back and getting in her face to scare her straight. And even then, she refused to show remorse and Eun-bi let her off the hook for it. At least the other kids found out how awful she used to be, though?

I actually think Sassy Go Go handled it much better - Soo-ah actually was punished for her actions, humbly accepted it and admitted her fault (she wasn't defiant like So-young), and no one let her off the hook by trying to take the high road - they saved her as much for their sakes as hers, but she had to earn that trust again. Some people think she wasn't punished enough, but she would have taken a zero on her exam in addition to the community service.

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28 lan_lan

November 13, 2015 at 9:00 AM

Hi everyone! Just wanted to share something I recently love since I usually find great recommendations from this thread.

If anyone is in the mood to read, is a mature YA fiction fan, and fantasy genre lover, then I highly suggest you pick up Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES.

It's written based on a combination of Beauty and the Beast, faery lore, and dashes of classic Nordic and Scottish tales.

For the "Sherlock" fans: Rejoice!!!

Season 4 Special to be aired January 1st 2016 in both UK and US.

Thank you! I saw the prequel to ep 3 with added bonus.Never caught it before.

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Kiara

November 13, 2015 at 10:28 AM

Now you are all ready and set to watch Cho Jin-Woong in "Signal."

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November 13, 2015 at 10:19 AM

Nirvana in Fire is over and I've rewatched with subtitles so I have to let it go.

Currently I'm trying to force myself to watch the final two episodes of She Was Pretty and Sassy Go Go.

My remaining dramas I'm watching are Six Flying Dragons, Love Me If You Dare, and D-Day (on FF)

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Kgrl

November 13, 2015 at 1:50 PM

Trust me when I say there is a "country" of netizens who share your same sentiments. Also watching 6FD, seems to be the only thing I can digest without fast-forwarding or dropping entirely. Heard Love Me If You Dare is great, so I'm waiting for more eps in case it's addicting.

Hoping I can spazz about another drama soon. Maybe Legend of Mi Yue can cure me of my NIF withdrawal.

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35 dfwkimchi

November 13, 2015 at 10:28 AM

Oh one thing that has been on my mind all this week!

Drama: Awl
Actor: Ahn Nae-Sang

I watched Awl because of the story it portrays and Ji Hyun Woo (that is one TAAAALLL good-looking dude!).

But i have been so pleasantly surprised by Ahn Nae-Sang who plays Goo Go-shin, the labor attorney/counselor.

He is really rocking the short, salt-pepper haircut and in many shots - looks like a hot ajusshi!

I have seen Ahn Nae-Sang is soooo many dramas in the past and he typically plays the villain/bad-guy/schemer/back-stabber characters.

However, i saw a turn in his character portrayal in Yoona Street drama from 2014. He was not a perfect character - but a good one in that drama.

He continues with his 'character rehabilitation' in this drama - Awl! His is a very interesting character!

Fighting Ahn Nae-Sang!!!

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36 pogo

November 13, 2015 at 11:02 AM

SASSY GO GO IS OVER AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF :( I'm even dreading the little thumbnail of Yeon-doo going from the 'In Progress' to 'Recently Completed' box, sigh. And I don't feel like watching anything else, the withdrawal symptoms are severe. But at the same time I'm really happy, because the show was just that good. It's not often that a drama comes along and upends all expectations by being not only good, but great - and it did prove that a young cast and a high school setting are no barrier to that greatness, and the right actors just help it along even more.

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rosiemontgomery

November 13, 2015 at 1:09 PM

Hello, everyone. This is my first time commenting in Open Thread but I just need to vent over how empty I feel now that Sassy Go Go is over. For the first time in my life I looked forward to Mondays.
After a week of so of rewatching it in bits and letting go, I'll probably pic up Because It's the First Time based on all the recommendations. It looks cute and I want to check out Park So Dam, that girl's been in a lot of movies lately.
Am also watching Bubblegum, and so far I like it, though I have no idea where it's going. At least I'm sure it won't be The Time I've Loved You 2.0

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pogo

November 13, 2015 at 3:21 PM

hey there!

I watched the first couple of episodes of Because It's The First Time, it seems cute but web dramas tend to never keep my attention. Though I love Park So-dam, she's so cute.

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rosiemontgomery

November 13, 2015 at 7:12 PM

Hi, @pogo! Just wanted to thank you for all your comments and insights on the Sassy Go Go threads. They ---along with @Omomo's and some others-- made my drama-watching a hundred times more enjoyable than it would have been otherwise. Tho I still would have loved this show to death, the experience is always best when shared.

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omomo

November 13, 2015 at 8:07 PM

@rosiemontgomery - Aw, thank you as well! <3

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pogo

November 15, 2015 at 5:07 AM

@rosemontgomery - this is late, but thank you too! And yeah, dramas are always better as a shared experience - especially when they turn out as well-loved as Sassy Go Go.

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November 13, 2015 at 11:18 AM

Anyone who's not on team jung hwan on reply 1988,I could do with some drama consoling tonight. Irrevocably want her to be with sun woo ,but that's not happening is it.

I've felt like they are using the same recipe over and over again,that it felt trite by this time.So much that we can guess each and every action whenever anyone takes a step in any direction.Wonder if I'm the only one who feel this way.

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38 soserious

November 13, 2015 at 11:25 AM

my internet was down until yesterday but i finished SASSY GO GO and was fairly satisfied with the ending (kind of rare to be honest with korean dramas).

i was also up until 2am rereading about the casting news and recaps of Pinocchio because obviously i'm having LEE JONGSEOK withdrawals. when is my favorite actor going to pick up a new drama or movie? i need him back on my screen. anyone else feeling this way?

other than that, so excited to watch ANSWER ME 1988. i seriously love all the characters already and this is one of the shows that just makes me excited to see how the story unfolds.

snickers

November 13, 2015 at 5:43 PM

The waiting just can't be prolonged. And because I'm waiting --

Anyone watch CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? Such an unexpected delight off of CW of all places. The hilarious dance numbers people!

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