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by belleza
Oct 31st, '09, 08:47
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Cheering up You're Beautiful Cast
Replies: 11
Views: 8508

I feel bad for Jang Geon Suk, because this is his first true role as a lead. And given the live shoot atmosphere, he's not able to sit back and absorb the popularity of the show. The ratings aren't there, but You're Beautiful is what they call a "mania show." Meaning, pretty much everybody...
by belleza
Oct 31st, '09, 08:42
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: You're Beautiful (SBS, 2009)
Replies: 468
Views: 139533

16 episodes. Hopefully the ratings will pick up for the back 8.
by belleza
Oct 27th, '09, 04:58
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

Quick thoughts on Episode 4 . . . I flat out loved Episode 4. The problem with most American spy shows is that they often don’t spend enough time going through the preparation, execution, and then failure of the mission. The 2nd half of Episode 4 played a little bit like Michael Mann, in that there’...
by belleza
Oct 24th, '09, 09:41
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

Thoughts on Episode 3 So far, Iris had been lucky in juxtaposing the spy thriller bits with the romantic/rom-com elements. However, in episode 3, it stops the show. At the end of the day, Iris works only if the viewer is invested in the missions, the conspiracies, the murky, gritty sadness of this l...
by belleza
Oct 23rd, '09, 08:07
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: What should I watch next?
Replies: 13
Views: 6554

I'd probably go with Queen Seon Duk since that's the most popular show right now in Korea. I actually liked Iljimae more than Hong Gil Dong. Loved the female character, but HGD's comedy and visual direction just never worked with me. Iljimae -- in its cartoony, Naruto-meets-Batman sort of way -- act...
by belleza
Oct 17th, '09, 05:07
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

Thoughts on Episode 2 . . . There's elements of 24, Alias, Femme Nikita in Episode 2. And even the same kind of dread that we see in the Dark Night. There's little snark and self-satisfaction during their initation into the NSS. Instead, there's dread. There's 2 main directors working this project, ...
by belleza
Oct 17th, '09, 03:28
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

Non-spoiler thoughts on First Episode . . . The first episode was flat out brilliant. Goes beyond anything I've ever seen done in J-drama thrillers and transcends 24-style histrionics into something that resembles the first Bourne Identity. Autumnal, melancholy, claustrophobic, gritty, even poetic. ...
by belleza
Jan 19th, '09, 23:57
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

hmm ı actually was thinking of watching EoE but after some comments about how it is so dissapointment , im not sure now. The show really picks up after episode 28 (in fact, you could go through the first 10 episodes and just skip to episode 28 without missing all that much :D ) And, then, after Epi...
by belleza
Dec 24th, '08, 08:38
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

but if that is true? i will erase Song Seung heon on my list now!!!!..but i conclude that along with her co stars...Song Seung heon is not close to her???.. Sad Sad Sad ...we all know Lee Da hae is friendly with her co stars...she is bubly...sweet and a loving person... Some LDH fans suspected SSH ...
by belleza
Dec 23rd, '08, 11:06
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
Replies: 465
Views: 252100

7 minutes of footage from the Korean HanaDan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe5H7urfbiA This looks like the most expensive trendy in the history of Asian drama. With all the location shots and the ultrarich mansion sets, it's almost like a vacation in the Hamptons pending a trip to Dubai. Wow. Also...
by belleza
Dec 23rd, '08, 06:04
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

Yup, Lee Dae Hae has been confirmed about leaving the show after Episode 40. Note that the new writer starts Episode 35 or 36 (i.e. this week), and that may have had something to do with it. http://www.dramabeans.com/2008/12/lee-da-hae-simply-tired-or-irresponsible-actress/ As you can tell from LDH'...
by belleza
Dec 22nd, '08, 01:58
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

...Is Hye rin like a stalker? She's worse than that. She's a journalist. ;) I'm not sure if a triangle over Min Hye Rin will really develop between the Lee brothers. Lee Dong Wook is aware that she may be seeing somebody, and he seems to accept it. They seem almost like best friends now. Though I'm...
by belleza
Dec 17th, '08, 08:58
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
Replies: 465
Views: 252100

The first official Korean Boys over Flowers trailer . . .

by belleza
Dec 16th, '08, 19:40
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: You Are My Destiny (KBS1, 2008)
Replies: 39
Views: 50193

Talking of dragging on and on, does anyone know how many episodes this will have? No kidding. For whatever reason, they've extended this show AGAIN (180+) through early next year. It's going to have a longer run than Likable or Not, even though it wasn't as popular. I've mostly avoided the spoilers...
by belleza
Dec 16th, '08, 07:23
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: You Are My Destiny (KBS1, 2008)
Replies: 39
Views: 50193

I find Hosae to still be a wimp but having been brought up by that mother he probably has a lot of fear of her since she is a totally self-absorbed nut case who appears to see her children as property. Oddly, I feel bad for his mother. :D I have even less sympathy for Kang Hosae, considering that h...
by belleza
Dec 15th, '08, 06:36
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: You Are My Destiny (KBS1, 2008)
Replies: 39
Views: 50193

I totally agree with your opinions but because the characters are so cartoonish and unbelievable it kept me hooked as to how much more ridiculous it will get. It's one of those series where I torture myself but since it's 1/2 an hour daily 5 nights a week it's bearable. Yeah, it's not that atypical...
by belleza
Dec 13th, '08, 00:28
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: You Are My Destiny (KBS1, 2008)
Replies: 39
Views: 50193

Can somebody be kind enough to explain to me why is it forbidden for 2 siblings from one family to marry 2 siblings from another family? Is there any legal impediment to such a union? If not why is it frown upon by society? Actually it shouldn't be an impediment at all. Likable or Not had a similar...
by belleza
Dec 5th, '08, 09:15
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

I do have a question though...so do Korean dramas that are currently airing add more eps if it's doing pretty well? I've kinda thought that they did, but it seems weird to start airing dramas when they haven't completely finished the post-production process. I Ahhh, well most Korean (actually, nist...
by belleza
Dec 4th, '08, 22:43
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

General EofE speculation to follow . . . I think LDC/MHR was getting delayed because EofE had been setting up separate mini-storylines for LDC and LDW. The task of defeating Shin Tae Hwan had been given to LDW, which in turn will lead to him learning of his true identity. Notice how that storyline h...
by belleza
Nov 29th, '08, 09:11
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

to 1987 the story jumped to 1993 Yeah, Episode 28 is almost like a restart of East of Eden. There's been time jumps before, but this one effectively changes the makeup of the story. Up through episode 27, East of Eden's been mostly a thriller-style show with an emphasis on tortured family dramatics...
by belleza
Nov 26th, '08, 07:11
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
Replies: 465
Views: 252100

Especially if there's Hankyung, who's my favorite Super Junior. Ariel Lin.. I'm not in love with the idea, but if they really make this drama, I'd at least try it. I don't like the idea of casting Ariel.. If you're casting a Taiwanese actress in the Makino role, then you really are just remaking Me...
by belleza
Nov 25th, '08, 20:01
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
Replies: 465
Views: 252100

QUOTE]The one major difference was he got crazier as things progressed rather than more human like in Hana Yori Dango. [/QUOTE] That a lot to do with Makino reciprocating his desires, though. What Doumyouji initially feels for Makino is deeply sexual. He doesn't respect her; he doesn't really like h...
by belleza
Nov 25th, '08, 13:13
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
Replies: 465
Views: 252100

But since that really is the whole point of his character then, by all means they should keep him that way. When they did the first poll for Korean HanaDan, Jo In Sung placed first for Doumyouji. The reason for that was because Jo In Sung is often associated with playing spoiled buffoons. In a sens...
by belleza
Nov 25th, '08, 09:21
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

and i'm very happy finally Min Hye-rin and Lee dong-chul will meet again(well i hope that this is not just an odd meeting like before)i really hope that this is the beggining for their loveline It looks like around Episode 28, we're going to get another 2 or 3 year time jump (this time into the 90s...
by belleza
Nov 25th, '08, 04:53
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
Replies: 465
Views: 252100

Who's up for a Chinese HanaDan? Wait -- you say -- they're making Meteor Garden 3? But, no, this is an all-new Mainlander ManoMeteor Garden. Ooooh burn Taiwan!! :D http://www.seoulbeats.com/2008/11/not-another-hana-yori-dango/ I mean, there is no reason for Makino to love Domyoji. He's an ass, arrog...
by belleza
Nov 21st, '08, 11:38
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

( I concur Belleza, she has presence alright, but with her delicate looks, she cant possibly get any cold, bullish manly roles, dun even know if THAT exist in kdrama world...) If I had to cast Eun-Chan in Coffee Prince, Song Hye Kyo would have been my first choice. Song Hye Kyo strains really hard ...
by belleza
Nov 21st, '08, 01:25
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

1) There's something seriously wrong with the portrayal of Asian women. 2) Even in reality, women are just such wretched beings, there's no way to portray them in a nice way. 3) I'm so used to living in a man's world, I'll adore them (male characters) no matter how faulty they are and just notice t...
by belleza
Nov 20th, '08, 08:07
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

Per your portrial, I think LDC's love for YR is brotherly & only wants to guard her from dangers Yeah, I think there's a strong element of that in their relationship. But, that and other elements develop through the years, perhaps moreso than any other romantic relationship thus far in the stor...
by belleza
Nov 18th, '08, 06:11
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

In your pix, Song & Da Hae looks so matching & the way they look each other(I don't want to believe they are in love with other's else, Hmm?, especially Song' eye are so alive) There's a lot of speculation about how they're going to set up the LDC/MHR storyline, especially after episodes 23...
by belleza
Nov 13th, '08, 04:25
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

Wow! really, they(Song & Da Hae) come up together(in epi 24)? Oh,.... I love to see it & cannot help to wait. Not much to write home about, except for LDH's clothing essemble, which includes a leather vest, a rock-n-rolla coat, and 80s-style (but not excessive) frills. Her new look, complet...
by belleza
Nov 12th, '08, 05:25
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

@fizzle, 15 episodes down; slowly losing interest..... In fact, you haven't even gotten to the slow part. Haha ahhh :( I absolutely HATE the LDC and GYR couple. Am I the only one who thinks they have NO chemistry at all? They're not popular at all; most people really hate Grace, and well everybody k...
by belleza
Nov 11th, '08, 20:00
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

despite the fact that they really don't have interest to each other....(Min Hye-rin introduced her self to Lee Dong-chul in episode 24) The other thing that bothers me is that Aren't MHR and LDW informally together? Or, if not together, still close friends? Unlike LDC/YR, MHR and LDW built a health...
by belleza
Nov 11th, '08, 18:53
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

.no matter how much I love the acting of the rest of the cast, it's just that DC-YR story goes around in circle which just for me is a buzz kill...... Definitely. I also think DC storyline was starting to go in circles, what with him taking on 20 random guys seemingly every episode. After awhile, I...
by belleza
Nov 11th, '08, 09:43
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

Okay, it looks like starting episodes 24 or 25, we're going to get a story reset. Frankly I'm still surprised that Lee Dong Chul is actually alive!! Thoughts on Episode 23 . . . East of Eden bit off MiSa BIG BIG BIG TIME in this episode. Doomed lovers at the beach? Female heroine wearing baggy cloth...
by belleza
Nov 8th, '08, 21:26
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Over the Rainbow (MBC, 2006)
Replies: 101
Views: 63235

Oh my...I would not have thought OTR to be your type of drama. I bet you only watched it to fangirl over Fanny eh? Of course not. I would never . . . fangirl . . . over . . . . *SQUEEEEEE!!!!!! FANY I LUVULUVULUVULUVU* Fany. Cough. Soo...it was a new nose huh. What exactly was wrong with his origin...
by belleza
Nov 7th, '08, 22:52
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Over the Rainbow (MBC, 2006)
Replies: 101
Views: 63235

I thought "Over the Rainbow" was a bit underrated. There isn't a lot of romantic sparks, and I can't say the acting is excellent. But the story covers the ugly side (antis, shady promoters, the obvious truth that it's never been about the music) as well as the practical side (hard work, tr...
by belleza
Nov 7th, '08, 05:54
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The KDrama Worlds Within with Hyun Bin???
Replies: 29
Views: 10828

Ahhh, time to lock this thread down. Anyhoo the magical password into the 720P Shangri-La is
nobodynobodybutyou
Shhh!!! Don't tell anybody!!
by belleza
Nov 5th, '08, 23:54
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The KDrama Worlds Within with Hyun Bin???
Replies: 29
Views: 10828

I think soon everyone besides you will have a password...
I think 720p will only be for paying members. Of course the Entals are there for everybody.
by belleza
Nov 4th, '08, 01:10
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

when 3rd episode will come out? WW episodes come out Mon and Tuesday. Going by Pacific time, they usually come out in the afternoon. And Park Min Young better be on her best behavior because I've already got someone lined up to replace he Sigh. MEN. Well just as long as she's not from Colorado, Kob...
by belleza
Nov 1st, '08, 23:32
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

lol Belleza, I think 'hardcore' Chinese binnie fans wont look u in the eye if your fav binnie thing is not Ireland. (and st out despise u if it's mnikss) Yeah, it works out for me, because my 2nd favorite Binnie role was from Ireland. Of course, I actually LIKED Ireland too . . . (that Ent Relay at...
by belleza
Nov 1st, '08, 20:36
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

So much for this drama not being a commercial success eh? I think that goes without saying, though. As soon as they cast SHK and Binnie, it was a foregone conclusion that the show would be an extremely hot Hallyu property. (Same is true with Painter in the Wind and, well, almost every show that's a...
by belleza
Oct 31st, '08, 22:29
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

So anyone seen the first episode yet? I kinda skimmed through it and watched the parts with SHK in it more closely, but it's hard to decide without subs since the strength of the show is in its writing. I've really backed off watching the show until the subtitles come out, as I have for Painter in ...
by belleza
Oct 31st, '08, 03:26
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

I'll be the first to volunteer to make you a gorgeous gif of SHK doing that dance for u to stare on .... Actually, my favorite bit is when Rain does it. SO ADORABLE!! :D :D :D And uhhh I think I spent one lost night trying to get the steps down. Ohmygawdimadork. :( Ratings aside, I can't wait for t...
by belleza
Oct 31st, '08, 01:17
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

and I'm immune to the 3bearsdance belleza, once is cute, but every other second? Yup, every other second!! They should do an episode where SHK is asked to do the 3 Bears Dance and she just throws cold, cold stares. Underneath her mushroom cap hair, of course. If SHK's diction is bothering, then wat...
by belleza
Oct 31st, '08, 00:42
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

Pretty negative take on SHK's performance here. Career killing? http://www.seoulbeats.com/2008/10/song-hye-kyo-needs-to-work-on-her-korean/ I actually agree with the short-tongued remark. Hye Kyo has a habit of shooting off lines like a typewriter and without the best enunciation. That said, her lis...
by belleza
Oct 30th, '08, 23:35
Forum: Korean Culture & Entertainment
Topic: What is writer Park Yeon Seon working on now?
Replies: 9
Views: 3514

Byakuyakou was a brutal, brutal drama/movie. If you can imagine Sekachu meets Maou/Mawang . . . The adaptation can swing both ways. It can be a really, really over-the-top melodrama (which kinda fits SYJ's movie career), or it can be one ugly, ugly "what would YOU do for your man?" kind of...
by belleza
Oct 30th, '08, 23:25
Forum: Korean Actors & Actresses
Topic: Movies OR Dramas that mentions other industries
Replies: 4
Views: 3737

Entertainment Relay/Weekly and variety shows are inherently designed for promotion, but you do see coverage of outside sources from time to time. I just watched an interview with Lee Na Young and Odagiri Joe (promoting their new movie), and the announcers were absolutely fawning over Odagiri-san's l...
by belleza
Oct 28th, '08, 19:13
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

Ah guys -- please put those updates in spoilers. I mean, they're literally are spoilers since they haven't happened yet in the drama!! @maakopla, Why is a casino dirty place? Rich people like businessmen come there to play like little boys. Because, at that time, casinos were largely run by gangster...
by belleza
Oct 28th, '08, 18:32
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

Episode 2 drew in 7.38% EofE's ratings have taken a hit (though to be fair, the storyline has slowed down a lot.) Tazza seems to be humming along. The only good news is that certain stars don't pull in certain ratings anymore Roll Eyes ... the bad one is that ajummas have all the power I don't think...
by belleza
Oct 28th, '08, 04:52
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

Huh. Yeah 7.1% is a little.....low. Bah, who cares about first episode ratings anyway? Ah, you're right. I went through this with "Alone in Love", and I still doesn't understand why that particular show didn't click with a mainstream audience. Dramabeans is right though; at worst, this is...
by belleza
Oct 27th, '08, 22:21
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

Well, it looks like both East of Eden and Tazza held their ratings grounds. Unfortunately, that also means World That They Live in didn't debut so hot. 7.1%?!? Mania drama here we go!!! :D :( :cry: :alcoholic: Uhhh. Well, I guess I could see this coming; I didn't think Tazza would hold as well as it...
by belleza
Oct 27th, '08, 18:12
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: All In (SBS, 2003)
Replies: 8
Views: 5079

in fact, i found Kim In Ha to be a really passive character and LBH's acting to be a bit complacent. I felt that "thoroughly beaten" aspect came through more after the 2nd half of the story. But, before that, I thought LBH did a wonderful, wonderful job conveying that he was a brute, a ba...
by belleza
Oct 27th, '08, 17:25
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: All In (SBS, 2003)
Replies: 8
Views: 5079

You'll find most Korean dramas don't really age well especially because they keep on rehashing the stories so if you've seen the newer versions, I've only really found that to be true with the SBS blockbuster dramas. (If you ever see Asphalt World, you'll know what I mean. Heh heh. :D ) All the sam...
by belleza
Oct 27th, '08, 17:07
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: The World They Live In (KBS2, 2008) starring HB and SHG!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 49544

This is a continuation from the Tazza thread. Time to move the traffic . . . I just noticed that the WW special only rated 4.8% - That's about right. East of Eden's special was around there, and Kingdom of the Winds's special was only a little higher than that. Whatever happened to the days when eve...
by belleza
Oct 25th, '08, 01:39
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Tajja / Tazza / War of Flowers (SBS, 2008)
Replies: 23
Views: 15345

I'm mildly looking forward to Tazza. I'm going to wait until the 4th subtitle drops before watching it. I like KST's work too, when they don't feel pressured (see Iljimae) to churn out their work before it's really ready. BTW, half of the fun of Tazza the movie is the Busan saturi. If you've ever be...
by belleza
Oct 24th, '08, 07:55
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Full House 2 (KBS, 20xx)
Replies: 183
Views: 105746

And here we go . . . Production as an Asian drama: Producers say, “We will cast at least one out of either Song Hye-gyo or Rain” The KBS drama Full House, which aired in 2004 and earned much love not only in Korea but throughout Asia, will be producing a season 2 as a pan-Asian drama with participat...
by belleza
Oct 23rd, '08, 06:38
Forum: Korean Actors & Actresses
Topic: Song Hye Kyo fan thread
Replies: 743
Views: 326924

One week to go. OMG I'm just a bottle of happy happy joy joy right now . . .

Anyway, this is for you Kobe. 8 minutes of Three Bears!! As it turns out, she's been doing this dance since 1998 . . .

by belleza
Oct 16th, '08, 22:20
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

I can understand the village but whole Seoul with TV intervievs and such. It just seemed so over the top. Perhaps now, but for a mining village, this was a big deal. I didn't think it was completely inplausible given that the majority of Korea was very, very poor and that Seoul Univerisity was a fa...
by belleza
Oct 16th, '08, 01:46
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

I'm liking SSH a lot better than I thought I would (when did he get such a DEFINED six pack???) Got Military? It does a body good. :D SSH gets better and better as the show progresses. His laid-back decency (mixed with a lot of rage) gives the show -- which as you progress just oozes with hate, hat...
by belleza
Oct 15th, '08, 18:58
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

@maakopla, [QUOTE}Now I have one question. Why the h*ll is Dong Chul so sweaty all the time? He's always so wet as if he had just come from a shower. That does not make him more sexy at all, more like disgusting.[/QUOTE] Macao is really, really humid. Hot tropic storms and al lthat. You sweat ALL th...
by belleza
Oct 10th, '08, 16:20
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

KTH's acting is questionable and she might even make TOP look good And yet somehow I can visualize her in a love triangle including TOP whereas I couldn't with SYJ. TOP: "Noona. Your Natural Cerebral Beauty (note: this is her official title in South Korea) and face the size of our new Big Bang...
by belleza
Oct 10th, '08, 07:48
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

So if LBH is the Main Man and KTH is the Main Lady, but there's also a guy who's supposed to be in the love triangle (which is usually the Second Guy), and SYJ is the Second Lady, where's TOP supposed to be in this? Let's just say if this is true, the best special effects we can hope for are shadow...
by belleza
Oct 9th, '08, 20:47
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

EoE is, indeed, deeply anchored in greek tragedy. the characters are bold and shades aren't welcome. Actually the show that's most currently anchored in greek-style tragedy is definitely Kingdom of the Winds. You have inevitable prophecy; you have intrigue between nation states with an ephemeral wh...
by belleza
Oct 8th, '08, 21:03
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

i am more and more disturbed while watching EoE. It only gets more disturbing in episode 14. At that point, they actually take a note from daehas like Eyes of Dawn and use a semi-real historical point onto Dong Wook. It's bitter, bitter stuff. East of Eden keeps pulling me though, because there's j...
by belleza
Oct 7th, '08, 23:17
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

To be honest I never really thought LBH would ever be back in the small screen considering his status, Definitely felt the same way. He really paid his dues on TV and had become one of the standard SBS leads for their blockbuster dramas. I didn't think he'd want to do that again. This is really a r...
by belleza
Oct 7th, '08, 06:09
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Devil/Mawang (KBS2, 2007)
Replies: 117
Views: 60391

Olive 9 has announced another project from the PD team of Mawang and Resurrection. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

For some reason, there's speculation of a Season 2(??!?!) of Mawang. Huh. :blink

http://www.seoulbeats.com/2008/10/drama ... the-works/
by belleza
Oct 7th, '08, 03:16
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

On a more general note, hearing all this stuff about LBH has made me even more interested in this drama. T LBH is one of my favorite actors. When he plays dramatic, tough guy roles, there's just so, so much gravity there. His rage, his tenderness, his masculinity, etc. If you want to get a taste of...
by belleza
Oct 7th, '08, 02:49
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

Having a true professional on set (with high work ethics, too) might prove helpful to a newbie like TOP. He might be intimidated and fail badly, or they might enhance his performance crucially. For his defense, I've heard he's majoring in film and theater in college. (tho I'm not entirely sure how ...
by belleza
Oct 6th, '08, 22:05
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

but usually the lack of experience shows when there's just one newbie with big names (which I just assume they are, since they aren't familiar to me). The problem is that Lee Byung Hyun will eat him alive. Alive. He's not just an actor with true A-list movie star charisma (not unusual for other act...
by belleza
Oct 4th, '08, 19:16
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: IRIS (KBS2, 2009)
Replies: 114
Views: 292662

Lee Byung Hun and Son Yeh Jin? In a big budget remake of Shiri? Sweet Mother (of) God (but how the heck can they afford both salaries and have anything left to shoot a show?) With that, I would love to see SYJ play alongside LBH in Iris, and I'm sure she would do a great job. Kobe, you're the Yul Br...
by belleza
Oct 2nd, '08, 08:49
Forum: Korean Actors & Actresses
Topic: Choi Jin-sil found dead
Replies: 9
Views: 8398

Honestly I'm still in shock. She was kind of an inspiration (just all the obstacles she overcame throughout her whole life) to me. Choi Jin Shil was maybe the most popular K-drama actress of the 90s. But that probably doesn't adequately describe what an icon she was. When you think of "Korean T...
by belleza
Sep 26th, '08, 00:36
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Beethoven Virus (MBC, 2008)
Replies: 66
Views: 37127

Wow, it looks like Beethoven Virus may defeat both Kingdom of the Winds (c'mon Korea, y'all KNOW that "The Dae Soo Strikes Back!!" is every bit as good as Jumong and the Sea God, give it the national drama that KotW deserves!) and Painter in the Wind. Can't say I saw that coming, but I'm h...
by belleza
Sep 25th, '08, 21:18
Forum: Korean Actors & Actresses
Topic: [actor]Song SeungHeon
Replies: 25
Views: 24317

can't wait for The City of God. Anyone have some information about when it will be aired?
City of God was scrapped. But he's currently the lead in the blockbuster drama East of Eden. Best performance he's ever done.
by belleza
Sep 24th, '08, 05:41
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: East of Eden (MBC, 2008) Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae
Replies: 227
Views: 121921

Can you pls. just tell me is our cutie-Lee Da Hae Shown up & match with Song? Lee Da Hae doesn't show up until -- I think -- the end of Episode 7. She and the Dong Wul meet during the Gwang-ju Massacre or Uprising. It's pretty scary, actually. LDH's acting BTW is by far the best of all the youn...
by belleza
Sep 22nd, '08, 07:21
Forum: Korean Actors & Actresses
Topic: Song Hye Kyo fan thread
Replies: 743
Views: 326924

Omo!! Omo!! The World That They Live In poster is out! http://www.seoulbeats.com/2008/09/the-worlds-within-poster-revealed/ The World That They Live In Conference http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfU4p1H8ToE Wow . . . it's like I'm blinded by the combined beauty of BinKyo. :P BTW, notice that Hye Kyo'...