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zyrene, First, don't overwhelm yourself by wanting so bad to make all your dreams come true. It takes time to realize your dreams. Simple. Ask those who are currently working in Japan/Korea. They will help you how to get a job there, including living expenses, what to expect, a place to stay, etc.. ...

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Marissa Wrote: As part of the background for my question, please permit me to introduce myself. I am a Caucasian woman from a small town, who as a product of her location always dated Caucasian males. Later in life, I moved to a city, and for quite a while now I have been dating the most wonderful ...

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goink wrote: What I find interesting is that Americans tend to want everything interpreted for them. They don't have the brain cells, imagination or the energy to watch something they don't quite understand. Everything must be given to them on a platter of sorts - and pre-chewed so they don't need ...

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Can anyone translate what do the people in this video (see link) are talking about please? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ctzhI0I0hQ From the video, I can somehow guess it’s about ghost marriage . But I don’t understand the following scenes: 1)why are there so many pictures ? What do the signatures...

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Kefka wrote:

How many episodes does Genghis Khan have? The one selling in the link have 30.

From the link, there are total of 30 episodes.
Read the comment with the title 'There is a full length TV series made'
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460806/usercomments

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Ssang , the utube clips are really nice :D . Japanese sounds nice too. Operatic sound... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_s4RLbfMdI Korean version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0idxyyXBEFE Edited: My god. I found one in Chinese version? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L4x4BBy-9c&feature=related

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Kefka wrote: The Genghis Khan Drama looked fantastic, I not too long ago ago read Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World and saw a very well done BBC Doc on the man. So I would be very interested, same with Founder of the Ming Dynasty, which also looked amazing. I stopped after those two w...

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There are the lists for Chinese Historical Drama that I WISH I can watch them but I need English sub. because I can't understand the olden days Chinese. :-( Anyways, if you're interested, here are the list: 1) Emperor Han Wu Da Di (Biography) Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K--7Xdisy9s 2) Th...

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Kobe23 wrote: Does anyone here know what kinda rice they use at Korean restaurants and how they cook it? Chinese restaurants usually use long-grain rice and tend to cook it very dry, which I don't really enjoy. Korean rice just suits me perfectly. It's almost as if it was custom made to my tastes. ...

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IMO, J-dramas are more addictive in general. May be the way the stories go and the how the dramas are filmed. Most of the stories are creative and original. Second - K-dramas. LAST - Taiwanese dramas. I think may be I'm not into Idol-based dramas. There are almost no Taiwanese dramas that are NOT Id...

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=xCeK0Trz9E0 And yes, I know there are a lot of Japan apologists here. How can a, so called, civilized country like Japan allow this? Whats next? "Gaijin must sit at the back of the buss"? Well... There are racism in every country, including the most civilized co...

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Ssang wrote: postedit: A stereotypical "whiny" Korean girl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mi7Dwi2gl4 I'm not sure if this is called 'whiny.' It's like when a kid ask their parents for something, the kid will ask with a different ton. That's the same in this case. The clip is from a come...

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I personally feel the Korean language is phonetically better than other Asian languages especially when it comes to music. I don't think it's choppy at all! For me Japanese and Chinese sounds like 'French' or 'Italian' in Asia because the sound is smoother and softer. Korean sounds more like 'Germa...

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For me: 1) They are refined, creative, hardworking, and passionate about they jobs. They take their job very seriously and job is part of they life and the measure of achivement. 2) They are very clean people. They keep their house clean and tidy. 3) They care about clothing and appearance. All the ...

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Asian men don't have a perfect personality. From my completely subjective viewpoint of a woman interested in dating them, they are superior to Western men in some aspects of personality and inferior in others. I have not lived in Asia long enough to determine whether I'd give any of the two groups ...

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Reading this topic... what is the difference with "Why Western men (any western countries) fan over Asian actress particularly Japanese actresses?" It's just individual preference, right?

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jaded20 wrote: dude i'm 20 and things don't look like they are going to start looking good anytime now. i go to a university near home <--- biggest mistake of my entire life. i'm gonna grad and get the hell out of this place and fly to the other side of the continent for grad school <-- the only th...

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Now I understand why many recent J-dramas are comedy-like+stupid. I tried (very hard)to watch "I Have Been Married to Hell" and "Tiger and dragon" (which seems to popular and with rave reviews). I just can't watch them because the characters portrayed are so stupid and childish. ...

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After watched "sicko," I'm just curious. Do anyone know about the health care system in Korea? If so, can anyone share the info?

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itsukiD wrote: in regards to the original topic of what type of girl i like? 1. symmetrical features (sux that looks are first, huh? i blame society, again 2. comfortable to be around 3. sexual prowess that matches or exceeds my own (hey, deep down everyone is a pervert ) Interesting that you liste...

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@quarantasei: Have you a post message before this? Anyways, I'm not sure what Korean girls like. But. assuming that you're refereing a Korean girl is a foreigner in your country (SG?). Then, you may consider buying something that can find in your country that she can't find in Korea.. I think it is ...

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CJH wrote: well.... i know this one might be taboo for me but anyways i'm NOT fond of outer looks *shock* may help but when i'm looking for a girl, i'm always thinking in terms of can i live with this person for the rest of my life? Seem like you're a smart guy. Dreamfall wrote: Since then....All g...

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kobe23 wrote: I just watched The Restless and am afraid to say most of the reviews have got it spot on. I didn't really want to believe it at first, but unfortunately they are right. This movie is uninspiring, unimaginative and generally uninteresting. I also just watched The Restless . I'm a bit d...

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Just a thought. What is the "a" is flipped horizontally? Like how "Toys R Us," the "R" is flipped.

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aNTok wrote: Well, lessee.... In the last year, I sold my business, ended up using all the proceeds to keep a roof over my family's heads after a work-related injury kept me from working for almost 9 months, my father-in-law had a stroke so Mom's back in China to take care of him for a bit, so I ha...

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I think goygakgoy is not saying that the name "Rain" is gay, but that the name "Bi" will be made fun of since in America, "bi" means bisexual. I actually had a guy friend who's American make that same joke about Bi's name...i posted up on my blog that I love Bi, and he...

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And yes, "Rain" is just stupid. That's just asking to be sued! Bi is not good either cuz that's asking to be made fun of being gay. Korean male stars already got reps for being gay looking and Asian men feminine. This is just helping spread the negative stereotype. Might as welll call him...

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For me, it was my friends who introduced me to watch "All About Eve" few years ago. That's how I started K-drama

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For me, it was my friends who introduced me to watch "All About Eve" few years ago. That's how I started K-drama

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Kallen wrote: i have to say i loved Athena Chu as Huang Rong. I really don't think Ariel Lin can compare... she just doesn't look like a Huang Rong (better than Zhou Xun at least). However, Hu Ge kinda looks like a Guo Jing. I'll have to see if he can pull it off. Didn't watch the 2003 remake, but ...

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Hi, I recommend you to watch the trilogy following the sequence below ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condor_Trilogy ) : 1) The Legend of Condor Heroes 2) Return of the Condor Heroes 3) Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre I haven't watch all the adaptations for (2) and (3). But for (1), I recommend you to ...

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gryzze wrote
And I just love Saiyuuki, but then I haven't seen any of the other versions or the original.

May be you could read the literature " journey to the west." Probably, close to the original story.

Anyways, have anyone watched IRYU, News no onna , and Beauty or Beast?

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Néa Vanille wrote: I agree with the poster above saying me how bothersome it is that the news (and also people) won't stop talking about the gunner. I'm quite sure that being remembered and talked about was exactly what he wanted. I don't feel it's right to make his dream come true in death, becaus...

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I was watching bill O'reilly, I hate that man, but I watched him because I wanted to get more news on the shooting and nothing was really on except NANCY GRACE on CNN and I can't stand that stupid redneck ****. Like I was saying, I watched the O'reilly factor and I got a lot of racial resentment fr...

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Before you cite any website, have you read this? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18152839/site/newsweek/ Mass killers actually need help but unfortunately, they didn't get the help they needed and end up committing this terrible crime. Also, my sympathy to all families and friends to the people who lost...

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actually i kinda agree on koreans being mean. there was this male celebrity(forgot his name) who endorses TheFaceShop, he came to singapore and singaporeans who spend dunno how much or something could go meet him and all he gave was a cool look and abit cold, but when he wnet to like taiwan or some...

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Why everyone is talking about Takki here? :scratch: Are there other J-actors/J-actresses also? Anyway, who cares if Takki date Ishihara Satomi (She is the one who acted as Shizuka in Yoshitsune, if I'm not mistaken). Good looking actors/actresses are sometimes illusion and they are better to enterta...

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KniteMare

You sound like a person that I would like to know

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Resurrection - [10] Jewel in the Palace - [9.5] Ruler of Your Own World - [9] The Sandglass - [9] All about Eve - [9] My Name is Kim Sam Soon - [9] Sweet 18 - [8.5] Winter Sonata - [7] Stairway to Heaven - [7] Emperor of the Sea - [7] Second Proposal - [7] Attic Cat - [6] Summer Scent - [5] Stained ...

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My wife and I just recently finished "All About Eve" and that Huh Young-Mi is way evil .....I seriously wanted to wring her neck! I have to agree that the actress who acted "Huh Young-Mi" really good at acting bad, jealous and extremely ambitious person. You watch with your wife...

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Fireworks with the Korean plastic chick (you know who I'm talking about); fast-forwarded to most of it. got to ep. 8 and I just stopped. After the first few episode, I can't stand the main actor's stupidity and jump to last episode. I thought the main actress looks like a doll and didn't know she h...

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Yeah, rumen is right about the money and about the movie is re-filmed to adapt the western style. I know people see the negative side of this "remake." After "The Lake House" is filmed, many people started to watch "Il Mare." This is same for other remakes such as "...

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on my mind right now? how the hell am i going to finish three lab reports due next week, studying for a math quiz on monday, studying for a physics test tuesday, then studying for a math exam on wednesday why am i watching watching goong s, orange days, dragonball z, jdm insider, code geass 18-20 i...

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ALSO, I hated AUTUMN TALE. It's unrealistic to fall for your brother who you lived with for years and later when you two find out you're not blood related. If you do, that's kinda sick. Being siblings is not just genetically define, it is also socially define. This drama was BORING, PATHETIC, and T...

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Are there any Kdramas that are NOT comedy and are underrated?

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Willow wrote: I believe Emperor of the Sea was underrated. It was a very well made historical drama with great cast, beautiful scenery, moving music, nice costumes, well-choreographed action scenes and well-written plot with lots of twists. It didn't get its fair share of viewers and publicity as d...

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natasjageill wrote
But honestly.. Danish guys are really boring

I don't know any Danish guys but I'm curious... Why they're boring?

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Fo r me, my understanding of faith has always been that a supreme being would have supreme understanding, and therefore understand if a person is good or not, and thus accept their non belief i him. not accepting someones doubt is ego, its petty, its mean spirited, and its not "divine". so...

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I've been watching Kdramas for quite some time now and I just noticed that most of the guys fall for the "childlike" ladies... (i dare not say childish since it's so negative). What i mean is, girls who are not just sassy but really childlike, such as in Bright Girl, Which star ar you fro...

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beertax wrote: Ruler of Your Own World. Although it's been 5 years since it last aired, it has a near perfect pace, chemistry, and even a wonderful ending. Its writing is mature, clever, and balanced between emotion and humor. Plus it has very few, if any, cheesy moments and stupid cliffhangers. It...

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meera wrote: hurm...it's going 2 be hard though...unless he convert his religion.. im a muslim btw....if he really love me then off course he's willing 2 do so aite..??!! IMO, this is unreasonable request . If you love him why don't you convert your religion instead of him? My point is if you love ...

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What about a good drama not just about love or about the ridiculous japanese comedy. There are some that are very good, but I'm kinda sick of them..... I want something new... Here are some suggestions, not sure if you'll like them: Ryuuten no ouhi - Saigo no koutei (War and History... Love theme i...

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My favorites are
-Sandglass
-All About Eve (classic)
-Ruler of Your Own World
-Dae Jang Geum
-My name is Kim Sam Soon
-Resurrection" or "Rebirth"

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Ok, I finally found it: a site with all the links to your favorite Korean OST. This blog as a lot of selection from c-drama, j-drama, and k-drama. http://myfavecomics.blogs.friendster.com/allaboutmiss_b/2006/07/drama_ost_part__1.html to download: just RIGHT CLICK on the song title and then select &...

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Yea so i watched all these inspirational and sad dramas like 1 liter or crying out love, when i saw them they were incredible and life changing. After almost a year now i just forgot the strong emotions i had watching them. Do you guys/gals also become indifferent over time? I agree that time heals...

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Ueda Jiro wrote

It Started With A Kiss is decent enough and there's also the ever popular Hama Kimi which I don't care about.

It started with a kiss - Is it the story same as this drama: Itazura na Kiss (http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Itazura_na_kiss)?

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Nah, I don't think so. It's all about producing good products, people's taste, and attracting people to watch C-drama/ nothing to do with rejection... My opinion: HK drama- Cop/investigation dramas are still the best C-dramas - The historical dramas are good! TW drama - not up to my standard, someti...

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Sometimes I talk to shy guys, not that I have a second interest or anything, but just talking, see what they have to say. So, while some begin to talk more, others just stick with the same quiet attitude.. Then Im not sure if they have a low self-esteem or if they really dont care.. Perhaps its me,...

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i feel really bad today...school was hell...
they are gradually and painfully killing us..
all i can do is watch drama to make me feel better...

What happen in School today?
I hope you feel better soon...

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Hahhaha That's funny, h4x0r.

Good strategy, FlameWolf2.

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One sentence: Just be yourself...

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it wound up ok, she was nice, and they were happy. he was REAL disappointed at first, she was nowhere close to the sister though. i think for me the problem with an arranged marriage is, chances are, at some point in your life, you are going to want the WOW I JUST MET THIS PERSON amazing rush, and ...

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Sorry if this sounds a bit stupid Is the arranged marriage meeting, to see if you like him to start dating with the intention of marriage or has the marriage been agreed by both sets of parents and its a meeting for you both to meet to see if you like him, so like, your final approval.. Sometime in...

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My parents have set up an arranged marriage for me and I get to meet/see my future husband and his parents for the first time this weekend! I'm so excited! Wow... interesting. I heard about arrange marriage a lot actually from friends from India. After u meet him, do you have to agree in marrying h...

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Hi,

Does anyone know if there is English Sub for this drama "臥薪嘗膽(The Great Revival)"? (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_q ... at-Revival) This drama seems interesting.

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Though delsxyz's problem may sound stupid to others but I don't see anything wrong for him to ask for help.

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Hi,

Have anyone seen this drama[, Coma (코마)? I get info that this drama is a horror drama .

Thanks.

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I don't have a peference... as long as the story line is good and the actors/actress can act, I don't care if the drama is Korean, Japanese, Chinese, HK, Indian, ..etc.

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The only recipes I know right now are
Miso soup,
Pork/chicken Katsu, and
Japanese noodle with Yakisoba sauce(http://japanesefood.about.com/od/yakiso ... kisoba.htm).

I did try to make okonomiyaki but fail... :/

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YES, I do 'fast forward' draggy parts of a series. I'm not sure what you mean by 'enhances your viewing experience.' I don't think there's any enhancement of my viewing experiences but definitely those parts are wasting my time and after all I don't lose the story line. So why not fast forward those...

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I recommend "The Sand Glass."

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Hisa wrote: @AboutDrama: 1.) Yeah. Not that long...hung out with him n a bunch of friends for about 1-2 weeks before the relationship 2.)yup 3.) He's the big talker type...yeah. I noticed mostly in person though... 4.) Hmm...like I think he's always trying to impress me or something, so he doesn't w...

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Before I give my opinion or advice, I have some questions for you. If you can give me more info, it'll be helpful... 1)Did you know him before the relationship started? How long have you know him? 2)You mentioned that your relationship has been 1 month, am I correct? 3)Does your BF like to chat a lo...

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Hi anglvue,

Wow... I salute you for listing 50 things here... You must been watching a lot of Korean dramas

These 50 things don't sound positive to me (Probably bad for "mental health")! Haha

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