Hallyusurfer Top 16 Kpop of 2016

Kpop in 2016 has been quite interesting, the debut of IOI, a girl group formed by Mnet's Produce 101 which see trainees from various companies including JYP. The top eleven trainee debuted and also disband this year had 3 release, Dream Girl, Whatta Man and Very Very Very but the strangely addicting "Pick Me"is the most notable song from the show. In between promotions, Chaeyeon who was already in DIA is the busiest, because she also stars in Drinking Solo did some promotion with DIA. SeJong and Mina debuted with Gugudan (which literally means timetable wtf) and Yeonjung was the SuJu Kyuhyun to WSJN. If the future of the members are reflected on the promotions outside IOI.. I'm afraid it won't be very promising.

SM were quite busy last year but nothing compares to this year rush. Every single week SM released a digital single with SM Station and mind you, that it also has a video. That's a lot of work! I haven't been keeping up with the SM Station releases because I blame it on Kdrama addiction but I love it because it showcase the diversity of SM talent. I think it's something only SM is capable of doing because they are one of the biggest company with many employees. Not only SM Stations were doing well, but also the major comebacks. Every month, there's bound to have one or two SM
artiste doing a comeback or debut.

While I do try to watch music bank every week, I really don't care for the charts anymore because I just don't. Honestly I have yet to hear their songs, but I hope they continue to do well. SMTM5 were a nice surprise, I really did like most of the release, my favorite is of course by Bewhy, Forever is such a cool song and Day Day is a jam.

Without a further due, here is my list. It is based on my preference in KPop..nothing to do
with who is popular or had the most sale.


1. All I Wanna Do - Jay Park

I don't have to look back on my 2015 list because I clearly remembered that my top1 was
Jay Park feat Loco and Gray "My Last". I am so happy that yet again, this year it's Jay
Park topping the list because I really do like his music. All I wanna Do is essentially
the Jay Park. The English version is a lil naughter but fun and the Korean version
is exciting with the addition of Hoody and Loco featuring but the winner is clearly the
part that goes "Unless you're Tinashe".

2. Stay With Me - Jay Park

Jay Park back to back.. I was very close of just putting all of his songs on "Everything
You Wanted" album on this list.. I could but that's not entirely how I felt. I instantly
love this song. I just had to put this on the list and no.2 seems right. I love when he
strips down (pun intended) and just sang without any gimmicks. Jay Park knows what
the public likes and he's good at delivering his songs.

3. Don't Forget - Crush feat Taeyeon

On my half year list, this was the no.1. I still love it even it was released in early this year
when it's still cold. Now that winter is coming, I feel like the song is still fresh. Crush
also recently released Fall (aptly during fall) and I like it but Don't Forget is still
a gem among all of his song. I hope that Crush will continue making great songs.

4. D (Half Moon) - Dean feat Gaeko

On paper, I don't think I would like Dean's music, I for one, really dislike adding sound effects
to songs because it's noise not music. leave it to Dean to make me like his music. Would it
be an exaggeration to call him a music genius? Perhaps so..but that's how I feel whenever I
listen to his songs. Dean wants his song to be like a story and he certainly accomplished that.
I can't wait for his future released. He had a pretty good year, and I hope he continues to
flourish.

5. Why - Taeyeon

Among all of the idols out there, Taeyeon certainly tops the list of idols that public want a
solo released. She does it incredibly well. I like that she trys different kind of concept
for her comeback. Why is my favorite, it maybe the most idol-like but I have the feeling that
this is the song that she personally really loves.

6. Monster - EXO

The thing about EXO is that they are super duper famous that they can just sing whatever and it's
a gurantee to win no.1 because of the power fandom. Didn't quite like Lucky Ones or Lotto, don't know if it was coincident but I didn't like Love me right last year...Yup let's conclude that if EXO release a song titled with an "L" I might not like it. Monster is perhaps my favorite EXO release so far. I love it from the moment I heard the first beat. I normally don't like sound effect but it adds richness to the song.

7. Tell Me What is Love - Yoo Young Jin feat D.O.

If Yoo Young Jin was a little prettier, maybe SM will make him into an idol but thank God that didn't happen because songs like this don't need no idol... I mean sorry D.O. but Yoo Young Jin was a clear winner if this was a battle. I look forward for the next release!

8. Woo Hoo - Mamamoo

Okay this is going to make me feel slightly embarrass as a Moomoo.. I didn't know that they already released the song in the summer! I hope it at least did charted somehow? yup, I'll be googling later. My review of this song is posted before this post. :D

9. All Mine - f(x)

Only Luna (which btw is my pup name!) promote this year but if there's any song I really wanted to see being perform from the SM Station was this song. I enjoyed the summery song and I love how happy the girls looked on the MV. Hopefully by 2017 we will see a better and gorgeous f(x) back!

10. Save ME - BTS

The song genre is just trendy for 2016, I think a lot of songs charted on Billboard has similar flair. I still love this song the most out of all the songs they released this year and I hope they will release songs that have a similar vibe to this song.

11. Try - Jimin

What would it be like if Jimin decided to join SM or YG instead? Maybe not YG, because YG is
master of delays, SM probably would let her have more songs out. I know the Jimin adores her
JYP Nation but damnit, JYP is sleeping on her talent. Her mini album is so good. I like every
single song. I wished she had more promotion than Twice. Let us fan see her perform more often!
I think her personality is good for TV, but I don't really like her stint in ASC. She's not
a good MC. She often mumbles her words and have awkward pauses. I don't know if she's better
now but she is born to be a singer. There's no doubt about that.

12. TT - Twice

Obviously Twice is an attractive group but their talent has always been debatable. If any,
I think their best talent is timing. I have no idea why are they so fascinated with zombies
and cosplay but it just works. Cheer Up was the biggest hit of 2016 but I cannot bring myself
to admit to like the song because let's be honest that the song is messy. "sha sha" was cute
but that was it. TT is a recycle of their previous concept but the timing was perfect. They
released the adorable video near halloween and I love it. I don't care for Halloween but the
song is the best they have released so far. I just feel odd seeing Sana being brunette. I'm
so used to seeing her as blonde. I don't know if it's the JYP thing but JYP artiste always had
the same formula. Why can't JiHyo start? Why is it always Nayeon? Why do they always make the
foreigners stands out the most?

13. Tell Me What to Do - SHINee

Whenever I think of SHINee.. I feel old because they remind me of my early days as a kpop fan
but I was not expecting them to go retro! 1 of 1 isn't a bad song.. it matched the group but
I thought SM loves EDM stuff and SHINee does well with trendy songs so I was sad because View
was awesome, I wanted something similar. Thankfully they returned with Tell Me What To Do.
Only if they didn't make Minho rap, this song might charted higher. Sure, Minho has improved
a lot, but it was bad in this song. He is the reason why idol rappers received so many crap.
I can just pretend that part never exist. I love MinHo the most. Don't kill me for saying
the truth.

14. Whatta Man - IOI

When I first saw the title, I thought it sound outdated because no one really uses Whatta anymore.
I was right because it's somewhat a cover of an 80's song. This updated version sounded fresh and
it was the right concept for the girls. Although the members are quite young, they don't seem to
do cute concept well. I would love to see YeonJung, Chaeyeon, Mina and Sejong perform this song but at last.. I don't think it would happen.

15. Shut up and Groove - Heize feat Dean

Dean was so lovable with Taeyeon in the Starlight MV, people be shipping them two but not me. I
ship Heize and Dean. I think both of them have a similar vibe and style. Both of them can get
crazy experimental together.. Can you see Taeyeon sing this song? nope. This is song is totally
Dean experimental style and Heize is the queen of this song.

16. The Truth is - Jay Park

Lyrics are painfully witty and the song is catchy. It's Jay Park, what's not to love? I know 3 songs in one list seems a lot and I feel a bit guilty for showing too much bias but this my blog, let me have my way! lol

Special mention Taeyeon's 11.11 Fanxy Child (Zico, Crush DEAN) Bermuda Triangle. Love these two song but I am not obsess enough to include into the list because it's fairly new.

Happy New Year!

Mamamoo Memory Review

It's been a while since I last wrote a Kpop album review! I hope to write at least one more before the year ends...if schedule permits. :P

Mamamoo is one of the groups that I always anticipate because they have talent to pull off any genre with their own twist. This album is perhaps my favorite.


01. 그리고 그리고 그려봐

If it wasn't for Christmas being around the corner, I probably wouldn't have gone past the first minute. I don't like songs that felt super slow. This song from the first beat is reminisce of Christmas, a song that I might play when it's still dark outside in the morning or just before bed time in Christmas eve because the song felt like longing for Christmas. I wish they would opt for a simple narration instead of a rap, I felt like it spoilt the flow of the song.

02. Decalcomanie (데칼코마니) *Title

Mamamoo title track has a signature sound indeed. I don't think I have to check who sing the song if I heard this song in the radio. I wish they would do something different for the next promotion because I do believe they got the talent to do so. If you haven't already check out their performance in Blue Dragon Awards, Please do, it's definitely one of their best performance yet, very witty and still sound amazing. Definitely only something Mamamoo can pull off!

03. NEW YORK

I probably should to see the translation of this song because it got me wondering why so many songs as made for New York? The song is theatrically reminisce of Broadway. I don't really fancy this song but the production is good. Perhaps New York people (I don't know the term) would appreciate the song better

04. Moderato (Feat. Hash Swan)

I saw Hash Swan name and immediately squeal inside because I think Hash Swan should have advance further in SMTM5. His rapping style is just refreshing to hear and his excution was just great. The intro of this song is so mesmerising. My favorite part when they sing-rap together. It was perfection.  The song tempo and beat feels outdated... like early 2000s vibe? I don't hate it because familiarity is always welcome.

05. Angel

This is a duo single for Whee In and Solar. This song is not bad but got me teary...as in bored. By the first verse over.. I badly want to hit Next button. This song doesn't really showcase their singing talent. In fact any other decent singer could have sing this song just fine. Whee In and Solar can do way better than this

06. DAB DAB

The intro is already begging me to hit Next. I hate the music so much. Minus the Rhythm, perhaps I would have like the song but I don't think it would changed my mind too much; Hwasa voice is amazing in this song. I think she should consider doing more musical work. I think she would fit perfectly in a theatre production

07. 놓지 않을게

I adore this song so much! I think they should have promote this song instead! It fits the winter feel right now. I want to see them perform this song! The song is sweet like honey, from the limited Korean understanding, I think the lyrics are pretty too. I can listen to this song all day. I love you too Mamamoo~!

08. 기대해도 좋은 날

This song is such a 90's throwback. This is my favorite song of the album. That intro always makes me going. Another song that I would like them to perform..except the song is kinda summery feel to it, so I think if they released this song in the summer, it would hit daebak! Even the title would fit the summer. I don't know the official translation, but basically it meant "Waiting/Expecting a good day"

I would continue to listen, number 4, 7 and 8. I probably would watch the main title track performance but I don't really enjoy the song. The rest isn't my favorite genre.

Weekend drama Check In

I'm currently watching both SBS Our Gabsoon and KBS Wolgyesu Gentlemen Tailor Shop (hereby known as Laurel Tree Tailor) which are weekend drama that typically have 50 episode. I'm currently at 30+ episode and I just want to a quick post on what my impression so far.

I don't have a preferrence.. I just watch both drama without any insight. I'm familiar with the setups of big family, a bit of surprise here and there but nothing too extreme. Just enough to keep being interest going. 

Our Gabsoon got me pulling my hair.. not literally because I love my hair. I think the drama is trying to push all of my buttons. I have zero empathy for Gabsoon's mother. I think Go Duk Sim is a lovely actress but somehow she plays all the types of mom I like to hate. I just want to stop her for being so ego. The aunt is the worst character in the drama. Why does family drama like to make the aunts the worst?? Gabdol was a jerk but slowly he's better now or I would have drop the drama.. I wouldn't want to continue watching the drama if he wouldn't change. Gabsoon looks promising now too and I hope she continues with her small business. I want people to change their bias against cleaners. They are doing a noble job.. no need to take pity on them. 

I'm particularly holding on for this drama for Lee Wan charactrer to get better. I want something more from him because I think he can do better than this. He is too much in the background. I also rooting for JaeSoon to be happier. She's a great person, I wish people would appreciate her more. She's too good to be left out.

Lee Dong Guk and Jo Yoon Hee couple is the most boring couple right now and because they are the main couple, I have to suffer through their scene a lot. I skipped all of their scenes. My favorite couple is "Ah Choo" couple lol. I find it funny whenever Lovelyz song Ah Choo is being played. Hyun Woo is such a cutie pie. I really hope HyoSang and Ji Yun would break up because I don't want Ji Yun and Hyun Woo to be in an awkward position. 

Right now the drama is hinting that Ra Miran character might be sick (I haven't watched the latest episode yet). I hope they wouldn't go into that route. I don't want to be emotional! She's the boss of making the show fun! I think the grandparents are the cutest old couple. 

I hope both of the dramas don't try too hard and just stay as it is. 

Reply 1994 review

Last year, I watched Reply 1988 which was my first Reply series, then I watched 1997 in October and obviously I had to complete it by watching 1994 as well. Finally I completed it! It feels good to complete a series but I feel sad that it's over..or is it? Add me on the list of people waiting for Reply 2002 to happen. It has to happen because everyone in Korea really love soccer and it's the biggest happy event in the country.

I took a while to come up with this post because I had a bit of a writers block and now, my memory is a bit hazy..also because I fast forward a lot. I know it's for the sake of being nostalgic but one of the reason I feel Reply series feels draggy because of the narration that I didn't care about. I just think it's could be shorter. It's like hearing my grandparents' story and you want them to just get into the point. Sorry, I'm just an impatient person.

Reply 1994 is probably my favorite. although I'm more familiar with 1997 culture..it being new and I had a bit of an age by then.. I thought I feel 1994 evokes more nostalgic factor. I think the friendship in the series is really cute. My favorite character, Haitai is unexpectedly charming. I love when he baby-sat Sook Sook. It was such an adorable sight.

The characters in this drama uses nicknames and whenever they try to reveal the real name, it got interrupted. It was hilarious. I always anticipate on how they were going to cover up the real name! Is Joon name really that popular? 4 of the 5 males had "Joon" in their name. Wait, even Najung's brother had "Joon" in his name.

For this drama, I love the friendship between housemates more than the love lines. I didn't think the husband hunting game was particular fun.. Maybe because I already knew but I thought it was pretty obvious. Chilbong is just sweet. I'm obsess with Yoo Yeon Seok these days. Sseureki is not exactly trashy. haha I'm not weirded out by his trashy action at all. okay maybe a tiny bit.

My Wife is Having an Affair This Week Review

I was totally turn off by the long title but I don't think it's quite direct. I was so sure I wasn't going to write a review, I only will write a review after I completed the drama and it's not longer than 2 days from completion. I didn't think I would go past episode 4.

After On the Way to the Airport, (another long title!) I was going to swear off from watching affair theme drama because I don't see the point of watching drama uncomfortably. Affairs are uncomfortable, and I honestly skip all the scenes that made me feel uncomfortable in this drama. Even though the drama has parts I don't like, I enjoyed the drama.

I like the setting of the drama, it reminiscent of a Manga I read years ago, Densha Otoko and this drama is actually a Japanese remake.

Do Hyun Woo (Lee Sung Kyun) read his wife Jung So Yeon (Song Ji Hyo) texts, indicating an affair is about to happen in a week. He was in a deep dilemma on how to handle the situation and embarrassed to confide to his friends. In a wimp, he posted his story online and get advice from the online users.

We got to see the glimpse of the users and I thought it was interesting because I am online a lot and I read feedback almost religiously. I don't have a picture to the strangers online that give comments. I always assume that it's an Asian American, early 20s and female unless they actually describe themselves. I like that the variety of people who supported "Toycrane" (Do Hyun Woo online ID) are coming from various walks of life.

The side story of Eun Ah Ra ( Ye Ji Won) and serial cheater, Choi Yoon Ki (Kim Hee Won) is either satisfying or brutally honest. I'm quite scared to see the calamity of  Ahra because you know that she's a true badass.

The couple that made me like the drama so much is Ahn Joon Young (Lee Sang Yeob) and Kwon Bo Young (BoA). The couple is adorable and I like the dynamic bickering between the two. I think their relationship progression is quite realistic for couple that has gone through storms.

At 12 episode, it may seem short but I think it's a good compact episode without the need to fast forward any part. If affair makes you uncomfortable, feel free to skip the affair part and just watch what goes through the Do Hyun Woo mind. Unlike OTWA, I do think I will watch the show again in the future because I think the minor characters makes the drama special.

I might try to find the Japanese version to compare.

Bermuda Triangle - Zico feat Crush & Dean

Just seeing their name alone gave me chills because I am that excited to hear about this collaboration. I really wanted to see how I would react and I filmed myself reacting to the video and the whole video got me in awe and I was just basically speechless. Props to you reaction youtubers for being so vocal. I got no talent at reacting. 

The video has a lot of element and the concept fits them like a glove. I love the directing, the lighting and the effects were on point. Zico sure know what concept matched him well. The video is essentially a typical hip hop video but in a good way. The set locations are interesting, although I wished they didn't do it in the church. Outside fine, not in the church! I cannot fathom that the song had swear words and they be singing it in the church. Church is a holy space..better watch out that language sir!

Zico, Dean and Crush had the own distinct musical style and each style worked so well together in the song. I'm pretty sure the 3 of them actually full participated on the song. My favorite is obviously Dean. He be rocking that Man Bun like no other and he SANG the song like he mean it. 

I know this is mean to the BBC but Zico ought to ditch Block B and just formed a trio with Crush and Dean. This should happen more often and not be the last. 

Go Watch it on the official Youtube to support. In the mean time, I'mma do the same. 

Kpop News

2016 has been quite overwhelming. From news of member taking a break due health problem to groups disbandment, thankfully we have good music to console us. 

Jeong Hyung Don recently returned on Weekly Idol after suffering from panic disorder and some idols suffers the same predicament. Bang Yong Guk, leader of B.A.P is noticeably absent on "Skydive" promotion that is currently going on. Crayon Pop also missing it's maknae Soyul who has shocked the Kpop world by announcing her upcoming marriage to Legendary group H.O.T. leader Moon Hee Jun. Winner EXIT concept modelled after Big Bang's MADE is currently on hiatus due to member Nam Tae Hyun reportedly suffered Panic disorder. However this week YG shocked the fans with official announcement that Nam Tae Hyun would be leaving the group.

In the same day 2NE1 is officially disbanded, Past member Minzy left the group early and the time YG release a statement that the group will continue as trio. However that comeback never happen. With the addition of the new maknae, Heo Young Ji that was selected from a project,  other Kara members did not re-sign with the company and hence the group disbanded. Although never announced officially disbanded, looking at DSP history, it is unlikely and also unfortunately it would be the same fate with the group Rainbow. 

Although their friendship seems the closest among all the other idol groups, 4 Minute officially disbanded due to the lukewarm response on their last promotion. HyunA is the sole member with the company. Cube is not having the best year because Beast minus Jang Hyun Seung is leaving the company. Beast members are currently trying to emulate Shinhwa's path.  Beast return as 5 members were positively receive and I am hopeful that they could return successfully with or without a new name because Cube owns the name. 

Jia of Miss A also left the group this year, currently Miss A is said to remain as a 3 member group which has yet to happen... Fei did debut as a solo this year but the response were cold because of the controversial statement in her SNS.  Speaking of SNS, Tiffany made a stupid mistake twice on Instagram that receive a huge backlash that made her went into hiatus. 

1% of Something (2016) review

And now the Ha Suk Jin withdrawal will commerce. T_T

When the drama premiered, Drinking Solo was still on so I thought I though I might drop the drama because I don't want to feel like Jin Jung Seok is cheating on Park Hana because hilariously, Jeon So Min cameo on Drinking Solo...Unfortunately Park Ha Sun did not cameo back in 1% of Something. Like I waited.. I waited for it. Boohoo writers!

1% of Something is the remake of 1% of Anything which stars Kang Dong Won (his only drama) which I didn't watch then. I started fresh  but I did mid way research on it. I was shocked to find out that the drama had 25 episodes! but this 2016 version only had 16 episode and is quite short (35-49mins)

Personally, I don't think remakes are a good idea but this one works because of the main lead being very cute. I like how easy it is to watch the drama. Ha Suk Jin just matches with anyone. Both of his character is very similar but the way they love is different so I didn't have a problem watching both dramas at the same time. Kinda like watching twins? haha

I'm so sad that there's no more Ha Suk Jin,,, at one point, I was watching Ha Suk Jin 4 days straight. Drinking Solo is on Mon-Tue slot while 1% of Something is on Wed-Thu.  I watched quite a lot dramas this year.. and I'm surprised that apart from Ha Suk Jin and JinJoo (the actress who acted in Jealousy Incarnate) I don't know the rest of the cast. I'm not familar with the elder actors as well.

For OTP shippers, this is a great drama. SOOOO MANY SKINSHIP. Not complaining but I'm bitter that Drinking Solo didn't have the same...ya know? It's tvN!

On the Way to the Airport review

I never thought I would end up writing this post. I was so sure I'm just going to take a peek and drop it around episode 4. I didn't like it was about affair and the main sponsor of the drama. Affairs drama is uncomfortable.. what if they had superb chemistry together? How am I going to ship it? I don't like the idea of romanticising affair.

However.. I was drawn to the drama because I wondered how they were going to depict Malaysia in a Korean drama setting and I am amazed they make KL looks so good. The warm tone of the scenery make everything look good.

The biggest reason I'm watching is of course Lee Sang Yoon. He should play autumn drama more because when I think of warm person, he immediately comes to mind and autumn is a bit chilly. I thought his character in this drama is kinda like him the most...I don't know about the affair part haha.

I find it interesting that Kim Ha Neul first drama after marriage was this drama. I guess, she felt like she is sort of cheating with her husband lol. This is just work. I thought she did well but I am not the biggest fan of her character.

I was hoping they wouldn't made the partners such bad person but unfortunately it was the case. I felt like I want no additional reason but because they love the other person. The mystery surrounding the mother daughter relationship were draggy but it made me stayed. It was not as shocking as I would had prefer.

I don't think I would find myself watching this drama another round.. I have not come around to finish the drama. I have two episode left. which amaze me that I actually come that far.

The scenery of the drama is one of the best I've seen. I would remember the drama as a drama that looks really pretty.

Drinking Solo Review

After the success of Let's Eat series, Kdrama fans has been buzzing about wanting a drama of a drinking version because of Korean drinking culture. For me, who isn't a drinker welcome to the idea because I thought it would be good for me, I won't have a craving. I'm not easily influenced but I hate the idea of being hungry so Let's Eat was a bit hard for me to watch. Drinking Solo is more focus on the namesake title..not so much like Goo Dae Young food trivia explanation which I was hoping..but I enjoyed Jin Jung Seok's rules of enjoying Drinking Solo

Jin Jung Seok (Ha Suk Jin) has a nickname that fits his real given name, Jin Sang (which means jerk). High Quality Trash because although he has good skill and good looks, his personality is pure trashy. Despite his action, I never come around to hate him. He is the first jerk character I didn't hate hahaha clearly I love Ha Suk Jin.

Drinking Solo isn't all about the culture of drinking but it's also a story on the people living in Noryangjin. My first though of Noryangjin is the famous seafood market because if you search for places of interest in Seoul, Noryangjin Seafood Market is in the list. I had no idea that it's the place where young hopeful go to study to pass civil exam for employement. It felt like receiving a bonus because I love stories on youth. The dorm life, the friendship and how it's actually really hard to concerntrate on studies is so relatable. I'm sure the Korean working adult might feel nostalgic to watch the drama.

The professor story line was unexpectedly good. I didn't expect to know so much effort
is put on for a class. Maybe I didn't have the right lecturers before. my lecturers simply read text from a book, very monotonuosly haha. I really thought that I paid so much for a lecturer to read from a book loudly.

Key did so well in this drama and his catchphrase was a runaway hit. Usually the phrase "heol" is more popular but after this drama, everyone is going "ddirori". It's such a fun catchphrase, I'mma use this catchphrase whenever I see Key. Gong Myung is as usual a lovely character and I hope to see him grow into a leading actor someday but it's nice to see him going at his own phase. Chaeyeon is kinda iffy for me. I don't know if she's good actress or not but I thought that she wasn't annoying unlike that idol in Cinderella.. I hope her next drama, she would smile more often because she looks the prettiest when she's smiling. She has her own catchphase too but I don't think it would catch on.

Prof Min imitation brought a lot of expectation and it was really fun. I would definitely sign up for his class although his subject is only elective because I think having fun in class is important too. His story was sad, I can't believe the hospital inform the sad news through a telephone call.. He is my ideal type, I like that he is such a caring person. I definitely would not sign up for Prof Hwang class though. Her pronunciation is really bad, I can ignore the accent but the pronunciation is a no no. I love her honest personality but she is an English professor, she should at least be decent in English.

I wanted Prof Park to prove herself worth... I don't think drama do her justice on this aspect. I wished she would get a full attendance on her class by the end of the drama but sadly that didn't happen. I am not satisfied on her character. That open ending on her relationship was boring. Give me something better next time.

A lot of viewers are hopeful that there would be a season 2, I don't really think it would happen. If it does, I hope we will at least get the trio friends back in the drama. I think the Prof stories have ended for me, I'm quite satisfied at their stories. Ha Seok Jin did great but what is there more to add on his story? I'd like to be surprise but I do not want it to be like Let's Eat 2. That would make me upset.

I have to note that one of the Assistant PD in the drama commit suicide recently. I hope he rest in peace.

Jealousy Incarnate Review

Jealousy Incarnate is a drama of it's own kind. It's not like any other Korean drama I have ever seen in the past. In short, I would describe the drama as "Lovable Crazy". As crazy it might sound, I can't help but to tune it and enjoy the drama.

If I didn't watch the drama, rely only on short recaps, perhaps I would feel that the drama is horrible. It's after all, feature a really annoying main lead character to the extreme. Is it the power of Jo Jung Seok, I honestly don't know but he makes Lee Hwa Shin swoon worthy. Call it bad boy appeal but he is the guy you are told to avoid.

Gong Hyo Jin is staying true to her nickname "Gong-vely" is very charming and she basically can paired up with anyone and it just works. She is a bit frustrating in the drama with her indecisiveness.. Heck the drama is filled with indecisive people that use all means to get things they want. The family relationship is unconventional. Mix of various families that would rival weekend drama.

Speaking of which, at 24 episode.. this drama was not draggy. it felt like it was meant to be. I first got to know that it was 24 episode at 6 episode in. I was worried it would feel too draggy because I think 16 is a good number but now I think it's just perfect.

 I do wish Go Jung Won and Hong Hye Won would get a happy ending instead of just disappearing in thin air.. there isn't much closure for my two favorite characters. I'm used to Go Jung Won kind of character and I will continue to like the nice guy but can we talk about how hot is Seo Ji Hye as Hong Hye Won? I'm so dead. I can't decide which voice I prefer, Seo Ji Hye or Go Kyung Pyo.. let me have them both. I want more characters like Hong Hye Won.. between her and Kang Yina from Age of Youth.. this year winner for best girl crush is a tie. Maybe HyeWon wins just slightly.

There is a lot to digest from this crazy drama but I don't want to risk spoilers. It's fun but it may not appeal to everyone. I do think there's something to look forward for everyone though. There's a lot laughs to share, thoughts to pounder and some tear jerking scenes.

Watch it like how I did, just throw logic behind and watch without thinking too much.

Flower Boy Next Door Review

When I was looking for older dramas to watch, I tend to choose based on actors and this drama
has everyone that I like. I think this drama is what they would call a drama that is ahead of
time because all the cast are quite trendy this year. Yoon Shi Yoon is on 2 Days 1 night,
Park Shin Hye recently was on Doctors that had the highest rating on it's timeslot, Go Kyung Pyo
is currently on Jealously Incarnate and Kim Ji Hoon is one of my favorite actors.

Go Dok Mi (Park Shin Hye) is a writer that works from home and spend most of her time indoors
due to a past trauma. Whenever her part of the drama comes on, I feel like it's a melodrama because she's always in such a gloom mood. Enrique Geum/Kkae Geum (Yoon Shi Yoon) is the opposite of Go Dok MI, a bright and sometimes quite obnoxiously friendly is genius game producer who grew up in Spain. Just across Dok Mi's apartment, Kkae Geum's cousin Han Tae Joon lives in an apartment close enough for Dokmi to peer info from the window.

Dokmi thought that their meeting was a fateful one, she met Tae Joon by chance in the park and when she moves into her current apartment, she thought it was fate that he lives across from her. Go DokMi peeps from her window everyday to see Han Tae Joon way of living everyday. One day, Kkae Geum visited his cousin and noticed immediately that Dokmi has been staring at the house. Furious, he went straight to her apartment to catch her red handed and that was the start of their relationship.

I try to avoid reading synopsis of the drama and usually just read a short reviews without spoilers about the drama because I want to watch the drama without any expectation. Good reviews is just a guide to avoid bad dramas because no one should waste time watching bad dramas right? hehe. However while watching this drama, I felt like I would have not watch the drama because I think the drama is quite predictably boring. I wished Oh Jin Rak (Kim Ji Hoon) is the lead character instead. I know opposite do attract but a kind character that is so similar to the female lead is more suitable. Suddenly I'm reminded of She Was Pretty..but even then, I did prefer Park Seo Joon over SiWon, I mean I am a fan of Siwon but Hwang Jung Eum had more chemistry with Park Seo Joon then.

The trauma part was a little underwhelming, I don't quite think it fits on making her wanting to isolate herself to the world. I somehow wished it was something more. The mystery part of the story is also hardly something I looked forward to know more. This drama is watchable but I don't find myself curious. I don't think I'll watch this drama again in the future. I loved the cast, but the writing is just plain. I have to give props to the sets/location. The rooms and location is really good. I am amaze it look very realistic. Somehow Korean drama sets looks very bare and kinda like showroom, but not this drama. I thought the Webtoon artiste room is the most realistic look. It's has a lot of book (I presume for reference) and cloths are everywhere. It actually looks like they do live there.

Reply 1997 Review

Watching the drama, I wonder how would it feel like watching it live back in 2012. I wasn't a big Kdrama fan back then, I would just watch whatever I like on KBS or SBS channel and that was it. I do know that this drama was such a big hit and everyone is talking about it.

I have watch some clips here and there but I don't know the story apart from 1997 top stories. I'm a big Kpop fan so I naturally know about the history of how Kpop first started. Sech Kies is now reunited (minus one member) so I feel like watching this drama to reminisce.

Busan accent is the best! I really need to study more on Korean geography, I think it's the Gyeongsang do dialect? Anyway, if I'm talking to my dogs, it sound weird now because I mixed with some satoori. Yup, I do speak Korean to my dogs. haha

Is the reply series all about the husband search? I though this one was sort of weak. I didn't really have to wait till the last episode to find out who was the husband. I thought 1988 was quite interesting one. I have yet to see 1994 but I already know who is the husband so I might just watch to see Sung Dong Il and Lee Il Hwa. 

If I were to put myself in this drama, I would probably be Yoo Jung, not the fact I'm brazen with guys but the fact I can't pick a side. But I would probably like H.O.T better because I'm quite loyal like ShiWon. 

The Yoon Brothers story is very fantasy like. I can't help but to roll my eyes whenever their achievements are mention. Especially the older one. Actually I can't believe that he would like ShiWon at all. It's kind of wrong is so much level. The fact he is her sister former boyfriend, her teacher and the age difference is just too much..

I'm glad that TaeWoong had a good relationship in the end though. 

It definitely feels different to watch it today because I already know what would happen and the hype isn't there anymore but I felt like time spent on watching the drama is worth it. It was fun to see the family relationship and the close friendship is endearing. 

I love all the meta jokes and like how I know most jokes. I guess that's one of the good thing to watch it now? if I watch back in 2012, perhaps I wouldn't get it.

Let's Eat Review

I'm doing things backward. Hahaha. I watched Let's Eat 2 first then this one. I thought it would feel awkward..but it wasn't.

Here's a weird fact, I don't watch anything older than 2/3 years because of the phones they used. I find it cringe worthy to watch older model phones although it's really not much different. I watched Reply 1997 (will do the review next) and hated to see the old phones. I don't know why it bothers me so much than it should. Speaking of which.. I think starting from last week, Samsung is retracting the Note 7 PPL from dramas, now it's Samsung S7 edge. Looks like lucky no.7 didn't work on Samsung. Who's bright idea it is to skip no. 6 then?

I am not a foodie at all but I do like facts, similar to Let's Eat 2, I skipped all the eating part and just focus on the food facts and the stories. I prefer this storyline because like Jin Yi, it is my dream to live alone. I have a similar suspicious syndrome like Lee Soo Kyung so I relate a lot to her character. I like that she's a nice but smart person! like finally a nice character that is smart.

Barassi is the perfect drama dog. I'd replay his scene a lot because he was so adorable. I like that he is a character own it's own instead of a decoration. Goo Dae Young never changed huh? He is really friendly and I wished I know someone like him. The side characters are fun yet realistic.

Jin yi might be the closest to be unrealistic character because she's so nice and bright but who could hate her? She's such a bubbly character and I love that she gives that good vibe in the drama. If we have more characters like Jin Yi in this world, I definitely think the world would have less depression.

The romance game in this drama isn't strong. It's cute but I don't come for the romance. I just enjoyed the friendship between neighbours and how they live their lives alone. I liked Let's Eat 2 but this original one is why Let's Eat 2 exist so I do prefer this drama better.

Cinderella and 4 Knights Review

Meets my expectation.

Except that my expectation was nothing.

Haha. bad joke, I'm sorry.

I'm well into a Kdrama addiction that I watched anything remotely interesting to me. I thought I was going to slow down watching drama but my resolution in 2016 was to watch more Kdrama.. Can I say best resolution I have ever made in my life? Sad but fun nevertheless.

I was mildly interested about the glitz and glamour. I grew to like the secretary so I stayed for him. I think I lost because he got little part. hah. I wish he had a bit of a love story. like anything! Why call it 4 Knights then???

I'm gonna sound pretty mean so skim through this paragraph. I don't get NaEun's appeal at all. She's not ugly but I don't feel she's pretty? Especially so in acting. For the love of Kdrama and Kmovies.. Please Naeun, stick acting to your A Pink music video and nothing else. I don't think I want to see you improved. I wished they would switch the step sister to play Hyeji role instead because she is a better actress.

The conflict in the drama is predictable and the medical part in the drama apparently is very flawed. Hmm well Kdrama...

Overall I think it's not going to be the drama I will think from time to time and possibly forget I ever watch it. The most memorable part is the fact that HyeJi is such an annoying character. If only the writing could be better. I hope it won't deter Park So Dam from doing drama. She's a good actress and I love seeing her on screen (more so than Kim Go Eun)

Jay Park Appreciation post.

Jay Park has been releasing all this English track and I'm loving it. He sounds great either in Korean and English but I get really excited for the English track more because I can understand the song instantly.

All I wanna Do



This song is such a feel good song. I imagine my self playing the song at the yacht or beach because of the fun vibe. However the lyrics though are not kids friendly at all. I don't mind it, because it's in true Jay Park essence and he is that kind of guy to sing such song. This song is also my current ringtone to tell you how much I love the song. I still get a kick out of it whenever my phone rings because while the part I have as a ringtone is pretty tame, the song is explicit. All I wanna Do is be Tinashe so I can hangout with the hommies at their section. hahaha


I Don't Disappoint



Another sexy song by Jay Park and as the lyrics goes "expect nothing but the best from me" this song definitely won't disappoint if you're looking for a song that sets you into that special mood. *winks.  The song is just full of the sexy vibe and Jay Park level of confidence is through the roof. He isn't shy at all to admit all this in the song. For me, the song does sound a little too sleazy in some parts because of his intentional singing technique but the song itself is body roll goodness.

Aquaman



When I first saw the title, I get apprehensive. I wasn't sure this was going to be the vibe I'll like. I was wrong. The song is very chill and breezy, I guess perfect for the beach festival? I don't know because I'm an introvert. lol The lyrics are actually cringe worthy. My expression when hearing the lyrics is like I just tasted lemon.

"Let me call you mama, cause we about to make a baby"

and

"Before I go put it in, let me go down underwater just like a fish"

erm yeah. I find the lyrics too much. It's like knowing his style so figuratively, it makes me blush. I do like the song though and I ashamed to say that I can't exactly stop myself from listening it.

Me like Yuh



I'm not quite familiar with this English version because I listen to the Korean version that feature Hoody more than this one. This song doesn't sound like the usual R&B sound, this leaning towards EDM genre. I used to dislike the genre for the unnecessary sound effect but lately I don't mind. Maybe that's Dean influence on me. He likes to play around with sound effects a lot so I just somehow got used to EDM. That being said.. I don't fancy the song as much. Not that it doesn't suit Jay Park, I just felt like the song is just trendy and AOMG is probably experimenting. I think it is great that musician make an effort to dabble into other genre. Music is more than just being stuck to one genre.

Dropped dramas

I normally never want to drop a drama but sometimes I just can't get a drama like others and I don't want to feel like I'm forcing myself to watch anymore,

I may pick up the drama later but for now, I'll just say I'm dropping it. This post will contain spoiler as an explanation why I dropped it.

1. Lucky Romance

Just couldn't get around finishing this drama. I want to love this drama because of Hwang Jung Eum but I don't feel excited for the new episode.. I find myself trying to distract myself while watching the drama. I think I got 4 episode left so this isn't hard to pick up but i'm just not feeling it.

2. Uncontrollably Fond

I got busy..so I put drama on hold but oh gosh.. This drama is stuck in the 90's in a bad way.. Can melodrama make a good comeback somehow? Actually I read the spoiler about having amnesia and i just cannot continue after that. I saw the trailer and preview being all lovey dovey so I was like "Where is that scene and why we don't get more of that?" Fine, kill him but at least give me less angst and more about youthful love. And they just kill him. To be honest I stayed for the dog and they give us less of that.. Also 4 episode left

3. W

Just not my kind of drama.. Can't help that I don't care for the main cast or any of the cast that much so I didn't feel like watching for my enjoyment.. i just want to know what people are talking about on e comment sections. 7 episode left to go..I can't even finish ep 10!

4. Task Force 38

I felt like I should complete this but i think there's one case too many. I wish they ended with that money throw down to the roof and leave it there i can't see Ma Dong Seok getting tricked after having that budding bromance with Seo in Guk. 4 or 3 episode left

And that concludes my list. I was going to add Fantastic on the list but I never come around to watch it.. Additionally Jisoo got sick so I'm not comfortable to watch the drama. Get well soon my puppy!

Age of Youth review

This drama is the kind of drama I wish they make more often. 

At only 12 episode, I highly recommend anyone who is a youth, who was a youth, who is becoming a youth to watch. It's mostly a girl friendship story but I think it would be great if guys can see from the female point of view. Bromance is sweet but so is our sisterhood. lol I have no idea what is the cool term for female bromance..Sismance sounds odd.

I love the fact the story is character driven, allowing each 5 character to have their own story. It was so naturally realistically done that I felt like I listening to a friends' story. While I don't exactly care for the ghost story but I like how it relates to each character. 

My favorite character is Yoo Eun Jae because I felt like she is the most like me. She's painfully awkward and nice. Her puppy love and crush is so endearing that she makes me felt like an Unnie (which I am technically due to age) wanting to hug and teach her about life. Senior Yoon was perfect for her. I adore these two together.

Mamamoo has a song called "Girl Crush" and every time Kang Unnie, (if she's awesome, she's an Unnie!) appear my heart just sang the song! She's absolutely gorgeous and badass at the same time. Her love for her housemates wins hands down. Even though she has a past, I love that she has a good heart nevertheless.

Han Yeri is amazing as Yoon Jin Mynng. Her acting deserved an award. The subtle acting is top notch. Her character is a typical troupe but Han Yeri make it work so effortlessly and it felt so real. I'm excited for her next project.

Our oddball 4D girl, Song Ji Won is the perfect ice breaker. I wish I know a person like her in real life. She is the friend that you want to hang out with and I wished her character has a deeper meaning behind it but she's still so much fun. She is the very reason we need a season 2 please!

Madame Jung..I want to love her but she is a pain. ahaha. She is the friend you want to avoid. She's not the worst people but don't share any secret with her because she is the one that will spread the news first. However I can't help to care for her. 

Now.. If you haven't watched it. Please do. Join in the team of wanting this drama go for a Season 2. 

Dean is coming to Malaysia..but I'm not going. T_T

I actually just found out yesterday. The bad side of not being on social media. haha I'm on twitter but not regularly enough. I'm too busy catching up with drama. 

When I saw the schedule, I wasn't absolutely thrilled. 1, it's in KL and Penang, 2, it's next week and 3... It's really not convenient for me.

I immediately check the direct flight and it's not in my favor. Going to KL also no good. Perfect schedule is that I can just do day trip or 1 night stay only but looking at the transport schedule,,, I have to at least stay 2 nights. Which I don't have the luxury of. 

I do really want to go but honestly the schedule is not good. The only event I want to go is the Penang showcase. KL schedule seems meh. I don't want a fansign event. I'm a weird person. See, I like his music.. not necessarily the person.  I just want to hear him sing. Fansign event is too crowded for my liking. At least concert, I can listen to their singing..I can tolerate the crowd. 

The two other event in KL are MY.fm show which mostly likely to be in Chinese and then, he's performing on AIM Chinese..again in Chinese but it's an award show so the chances of going to that event is slim. 

So even though I really want to see him sing, I think I'll pass on this. 

Big Bang also cannot. Too expensive. I rather watch fancam.

Doctors Review

Phew I'm on roll. This is my 3rd post in a day! I'm just striking while the iron is still hot. hehe.

Doctors was that drama, the drama that made me look at the clock and rushed to my laptop so I could stream it as it was shown in Korea. I was really obsess with the drama.

The level of chemistry between Kim Rae Won and Park Shin Hye is perhaps one of the best from this year. I wasn't really comfortable when they were Teacher-student relationship but once that passed, I could enjoy comfortably.

Unfortunately that did not last long. As time went by, the romance just got very cheesy. I couldn't stand it. If I was at the scene I would probably be slapping some senses to this couple. I couldn't look away because again, their chemistry is no joke but urghh so much cheese.

The medical part of the drama does nothing to me and it's fine. I wasn't in for the medical drama, I just like the characters in the drama. I read a comment on other sites saying that this isn't a medical drama, it's a romance drama in a hospital setting where two lovers happen to be doctors. I thought that made sense so I didn't expect much from the medical part.

I thought that the drama is a bit draggy to be 20 episodes. SPOILER I couldn't care much about HyeJung's grandma case. I just couldn't relate to it. I lost both grandmothers last year and I missed them dearly but I don't dwell too much on how they died. Everyone may grieve differently but HyeJung is too extreme. it's been 13 years, and what in the world did she do the past 13 years? SPOILER

The politics.. yawn.

Kim Min Seok did a really good job in this drama, I'd be mad he doesn't win any awards

Liar Game Review

This is a Korean Drama review.

This drama is an adaptation of the Japanese manga that I have not read yet. I might if I have the time. haha most probably not because I only read Detective Conan these days.

Liar Game is one of the drama that I constantly see rave reviews in various site. I thought it being only 12 episodes, it would be easy to watch.

I'd say it definitely lives up to the expectation. It is very thrilling and uses a lot of logical reasoning that I'm fond of. I like how each character reacts to the twist but as for the games, there were one or two that I find a little boring.

Boring as in, not the game that makes me intrigue. I'm not going to elaborate more in case I would have spoilt it. I probably would failed at the game so hard though. haha because I'm a lone ranger and the game is best played as a team.\

I really like Kim So Eun character but why do dramas make nice people stupid? Can't they make nice people smart too? I'm literally shouting towards the screen to tell Kim So Eun not to be so nice.

Romance plot isn't strong in this drama but I wish it was. I totally can see Lee Sang Yoon and Kim So Eun together..I think other fans would disagree with me though. Not a spoiler but that ending is leaving us much desire for another season.

I'll be anticipating that too!

Beautiful Mind Review

I wasn't sure I was going to like Beautiful Mind. I'm not particularly fond of Jang Hyuk, not that he's a bad actor.. just not my type.  I was intrigue with Park So Dam, she earn rave reviews from her film so I wonder if she would live up to the expectation. Based on the summary before the premiere... I thought it was interesting so I decided to give it a try.

I was really close to drop the drama because of Gye Jin Sung. I think Park So Dam did nothing wrong but her character type is my least favorite. That brass kind of attitude is a no-no for me. I like people who has a better action. Ironically though.. I actually stayed when she mellowed down. I like her when she fallen in love with Lee Young Oh. 

Lee Young Oh is a really special character. I think Jang Hyuk totally delivered his role to a tee. I just wished he was a little younger. Would it hurt to shave his moustache so he would appear younger? I love his voice though. It sounded really cool. 

I had a bit of a crush on the second lead but he is just becoming increasingly disappointing.. I don't hate him too much, he still have some good value in him just that I felt like it would be nice to see him being in love with someone. 

The side characters are full of fun. I love the power rangers although they seem very random. Dr. Yang is so adorable! I wished he was shown to have a good relationship with his crush. The cases in this drama is interesting and it matched well to the development of Lee Yong Oh character.

What I don't like about the drama? Obviously the politics. I think politics can be an interesting plot but I can't even bother when it doesn't really help the character growth. Beautiful Mind is a drama that should centralise on  It mostly felt like filler that I really don't care about. 

This drama was shorten from 16 to 14 and I'm really upset about the decision. It was announced when I was just getting started to enjoy the drama and they crushed my heart. I felt like it should have just have been 16 so the ending doesn't seem rushed and that we have a proper closure. 

I hope that if you're reading this before watching the drama, that the fact the drama is shorten doesn't deter you from watching it. I still think the time spent on this drama is worth spent. A lot of dramas that has been shorten is kinda bad but this drama is just unlucky. 

Why I don't watch sageuk.

Sageuk is a term for traditional/historical genre for films or drama.

I've watch a couple of them, Hmm.. Let me try to list them down.

1. Tree With Deep Root
2. SungkyunKwan Scandal
3. Hwang Jin Yi

Modern Sageuk fusion

1. Goong
2. Splash Splash Love

Yup. pretty much that. I felt like I might have watch 1 or 2 more...but I forgot. History isn't my favorite topic but I like to know every single detail of a drama so I think watching sageuk would make me learn about history..and I would then feel guilty because my own country history would be forgotten. Hmm.

I'm not sure whether I'm relieved or sad the fact that end of the year is approaching with more sageuk line up, Yesterday KBS premiered Love in the Moonlight and next week SBS will premiere Scarlet Heart Ryeo. Not sure about MBC yet.

The boys are ridiculously tempting. heh.

I might try to watch because my number of currently watching drama is depleting but I have a lot more dramas yet to finish..like Marriage Contract, Lucky Romance,Wanted and Squad 38 from this year and previous years Bubblegum and It's Okay It's Love

I've finished Liar Game and Beautiful Mind which I have yet to write a review. I'm so busy!

Beautiful GongShim review

Technically I didn't really finished the series. I was bored so I skip to the goodies and call it a day.

This drama really should have been a 16 episode drama instead of freaking 20 because it's so draggy and I ain't got time for that.

The drama started very cute and it was very easy to follow. I thought it was super predictable and even made my own prediction. So let's see what I got right! Look away if you don't want spoilers!

Let me spoil it for you. Ahn Dan Tae is Joon Pyo. Gong Shim will date Joonsu but she ends up with Dan Tae. Joonsu will be the villain in the drama. His parents would probably want him to marry Gong Mi. Gong Mi will learn a lesson. GongShim would either end up working in the kitchen or continue painting.


I got almost all right! So yes, Ahn Dan Tae is Joon Pyo, Gong Shim did not date JoonSu, but she did end up wth Dan Tae. Joonsu isn't really a villain.. I don't know okay not villain if one is only being a mama's boy. I was right that his parents want him to paired up with Gong Mi. Love Seo Hyo Rim but I hate Gong Mi so not so sure Gong Mi learnt a lesson but I think she did. Gongshim end up working in her field.

PHEW. SPOILER ENDS!

The kidnapping plot was weak, I think a university student could have wrote the story better and the villain is just lame.  I don't know why they didn't continue the slow-mo thingy or the fact Gong Shim freaking wore her wig while having surgery.. yup. yeah a lot of minor mistake.

I like that Joonsu is a wholesome person..but a bit unrealistic. Can anyone be THAT nice?

It's a cute drama for sure, I think most of the viewers stayed because Namgoong MIn and Minah were adorable together.

Dear My Friends Review

Dear My Friends has been a whirlwind ride. I wasn't sure I could go on, I contemplated of dropping the drama but somehow I knew that it's not right to mess with our elders. So I just brace it and continue to search on what I like.

In every drama I watched, I somehow feel like I can relate to the characters and this drama is no different. The character I'm most attached is Choong Nam. She is the main caregiver to her family, owns a cafe, loves art and sarcastic as it's best. All characteristic that I can relate, I don't have a cafe but I do dream to own one some day. I kinda can see me not wanting to loose to the young ones and kinda not refer myself as old. I think I'm half way there because I feel small for not achieving more in life. I'm a merely diploma graduate.. felt like I could at least get a proper degree.

JeongAh is another character I can relate to because she loves to give and care for somebody. I don't think I'll get marry but if I do.. I probably be like Jeong Ah. I wished she just care for herself a little more.

Sungkyun is not the worst character in my books, he's really traditionalist person so I don't think he's bad person, he is just educated such way.  I hate Sungjae the most! How could she toyed with Choong Nam's heart? I like that he is a smart guy but don't hurt my Choong Nam's heart!

I love love Hee Ja. She's so lovable character and I'm so sad on what happen to her. I think she is the most realistic character because I have seen character like her in real life. I knew she has a stubborn streak and yes, it is very difficult to care a stubborn person. You have to be clever not to make her feel like she's a burden.

Ssang Boon, Nan Hee and Wan, the only 3 generations family is not my favorite story. I can understand not wanting an cheating guy but not wanting someone who has disability is mind boggling. It is hard to live with someone with disability but it's not impossible. Not being able to walk isn't the worst thing in life.

Not forgetting our star, Youngwon seems to lead a glamorous life. She was in war with Nanhee but I'm glad they resolved the problem. I don't particularly care for her story.. it's not boring but I can't really empathise her story.

I'm trying my best not to give spoilers.. I think if you have nothing better to do, this is a good drama to watch. It may be a little depressing at some parts but happiness is there too. I want everybody to know that before they are known as mothers or grandparents.. they were like us, very youthful.

My Top Kpop for First Half of 2016

Finally I came around writing this post. I don't think I listen to Kpop as much in the first half because I really paid a lot more attention to Kdrama. So this list is perhaps missing out a lot on other great song released! If you have any recommendation, please drop a comment.

1. Don't Forget - Crush feat Taeyeon

When I made this list, this song is clear winner without any doubt. I hope that Crush
can continue to produce this kind of music. I'm a bit disappointed in his Interlude mini album.
I was going to review it but none stick to my head.

2. Tell Me (What is Love) - Yoo Young Jin

Yoo Young Jin should sing more often, I think he is one of the best vocalist in SM.
His voice against D.O. was everything I hoped to be and I'm glad for SM Station for
making music more interesting.

3. The truth is - Jay Park

The lyrics is perhaps the most brutal lyrics I have ever heard..wait scratch that
Blacknut is even crazier but as a woman, I think Jay Park is damn savage. Jay Park is such
cheeky guy, how does he sing so sweetly but the lyrics are so urm, dirty? That being said, I
love you Jay Park, can I be your Tinashe? hahahahahhaha

4. Toy - Block B

With the new mini album, Block B is back with a more mature serious side to them. I pick
Toy as my favorite because I think this song still retain the playful image of Block B.
I appreciate the English used in the song, It had impact and it wasn't awkward at all.

5. Save ME - BTS

Looks like BTS is venturing into EDM as well and lately I'm starting to warming up to EDM
genre. This song is my favorite among the new release on their repackage album. BTS is
really good at knowing what is trendy.

6. Press Your Number - Taemin

Knowing that Bruno Mars composed this, I maybe a little bias. I have said it before but I am
super proud of Taemin. He barely had lines during debut years and now look at him! Singing all
by himself. I proud of this hardworking kid.


7. I Miss You - Mamamoo

Anyone can sing this song..but no one can sing as good as Mamamoo. Mamamoo has a lot of "heung" but it's lovely to hear them sing to their talent. If they sing this song in acappella, I would
be so happy to listen to it.

8. D (Half Moon) - Dean feat. Gaeko

The perfect lullaby for those lonely nights when you can't sleep. I don't think Gaeko's part is
a necessary but I understand the input. Listen to the band version of this song and you will agree
with me.

9. Monster - EXO

This song is such a jam. By the first listen I was already hooked and the song just stayed in
my head for hours. I have affection for this song because my dad calls me monster. lol because
I break a lot of things.

10. Better Man - Bumkey feat Tablo

I feel like this song is written towards his wife. If you didn't know, not long after he got
married, he was arrested on suspicious on drug related cases. He is declared innocent and I'm
so glad for that. I really hope that Bumkey will continue be a better man because his talent
would have gone to waste.

11. You, Too - Loco feat ChaCha Malone

I didn't know the song was out unitl I saw the fancam performance of this song. I was so
surprised to hear that the audience could sing a long to the song and it was only released 1
week prior. I love ChaCha's part the most, perhaps because it was in English and I understood?

12. Why - Taeyeon

I don't get this song receieve bad reviews. EDM is not the worst genre. Sure those unnnecessary
sound effect can sound annoying, overall it is an updated/modernize version of a pop song. I
like seeing happy Taeyeon and this song totally suited her free spirited image. Would have put
starlight but I prefer this song.

13. Shut up and Groove - Heize feat Dean

Is this the same Heize in Chen's song? I think she is a better vocalist because of her unique tone.
I think her vibe matches well with Dean. This song is underrated for sure. Perfect for the club just
to groove around. I'm happy that they're back together in July as well!

14. Like You - Hoody

I'm currently using the song as my ringtone. Hoody the only girl in AOMG is living my dream life. Shoutout to Gray for this lovely song.

15. Heartbreak Hotel - Tiffany feat Simon D

Where is that Gray whisper though??? Maybe they don't want to make it obvious since they were
rumored to be in a relationship before. I love Simon D these days. I hope he continue to be on the records!

16. You are me and I am you - Zico

What a mouthful of a title. I like songs that are chill. This is easy to listen and the lyrics are nice. Love the video as well.

First Half 2016 Korean Drama review

2016 dramas I've watch

1. MBC One More Happy Ending
2. tvN Cheese In the Trap
3. KBS Descendant of the Sun
5. SBS Come Back, Mister
6. tvN Memory
7. tvN Signal
8. KBS Neighbourhood Lawyer, Mr. Jo
9. KBS Page Turner
10. KBS Baek Hee has returned
11. tvN Another Miss Oh
12. Jtbc Ms. Temper and Nam Jung Ki

My Top 5
1. Another Miss Oh
2. Signal
3. Memory
4. One More Happy Ending
5. Page Turner

The ranking is based on how I personally felt. Cheese in the Trap deserved a mention here, it did made me crazy, but how it turn out at the later series frustrated me a lot. 

Ongoing/Not completed

1. MBC Lucky Romance
2. tvN Dear My Friends
3. SBS Beautiful GongShim
4. MBC Marriage Contract (not complete)

I thought I would have dropped Dear My Friends because it was so real and mellow but I appreciate it so much now. Lucky Romance, I'm quite behind but I will catch up by this week. I think Beautiful Gongshim has become draggy, should have been a 16 episode instead of 20. I want the romance to progress faster! As for Marriage Contract.. only ep2.

Dropped

1. SBS Entertainer

Past Drama watched

1. tvN Twenty Again
2. tvN Let's Eat 2
3. tvN Misaeng
4. MBC Splash Splash Love
4. SBS It's Okay That's Love (not complete)
5. tvN Bubblegum (not complete)

I have wrote my reviews, to summarise... I enjoyed catching up on past dramas. I may catch up to other popular ones but for now that is on hold.

Dramas that I will be watching

1. OCN Squad 38
2. SBS Wanted
3. KBS Uncontrollably Fond
4. SBS Doctors (watching)
5. KBS Beautiful Mind (watching)

As you can read from the list, I really have a lot in my plate. So I won't be watching Let's fight Ghost and Good Wife.

I'm okay with the current trend of big age gap among leads as long they are both adults. Kim So Hyun, Kim Yoo Jung and Kim Sae Ron are all minors paired up with adults is just no-no. Even I have trouble with the teacher-student love relationship on Doctors and both actors in real life are adults. It's just not sweet.

Sageuk? no thanks. haha

Another Miss Oh review

I wish the drama would go on forever, like let me date you until I get bored of you.
Let me break with you, don't dump me drama.

Heh. Did you catch what I was trying to do?

The drama has a lot of legendary lines and funny scenes. My favorite line is probably
Park Do Kyung's words to Our Hae Young at the hospital (might contain inaccuracy)

"Nice to see you, I'm so glad that both of us are hurting. It won't be
fair for me to be in pain alone. I got hurt because I couldn't hug you"

When he decided to open up and go against his reserved self was the most special
moment of the drama. We see the growth of Do Kyung's character. He was hurt from the lack
of love but with the power of Our Hae Young's love, he gains courage. While he may have
accepted his impending fate, he lives his life without any regrets.

As for my favorite scene. There are 2! One is when Soo Kyung and Jin Sang bet with Our Hae Young
whether she could hug someone like Anna did with Park Hoon. I thought the scene was lovely at first
on the end of the episode but the next episode when they open with the scene.. I don't think I ever
laugh more than that in these recent years! Gawd Seo Hyun Jin skin must be so thick by now! i applaud the writer for adding the bra insert flying off scene. LOL

The second one is Jin Sang revealed that he is fluent in French and knew everything about Soo Kyung's love life. I knew they would end up together. haha. I think they both equally crazy so I thought they matched well. Ye Ji Won is really good at picking characters in drama, she is quite the scene stealer in dramas. I knew if she is in the drama that her character would be somewhat quirky. I was surprised with Kim Ji Suk playing the character, not really off, since he is a lawyer in the drama.. but a womanizer? interesting. I thought he usually choose to play goody two shoes characters. I'm glad despite his dirty self in the bedroom that he still have good values.

What made the drama high quality is that the side characters story is as solid. Our Hae Young parents hands down win best Kdrama parents ever. Never mind the mom is pretty crazy, she is the coolest mom and meek dad is adorable! Park Do Kyung job is actually one of my dream job, I love working with audio. I thought it was pretty interesting. I would love to have my own studio at home someday.

The fantasy element to this show does nothing for me, it is interesting but I think it will still be fun without.

I wished that Han Tae Jin and the other Hae Young had a bit of closure to their story. Han Tae Jin is a hottie, I couldn't hate him.. of course, since he is also a victim in the story.

Drama, I love you not 89% but 100%.

Doctors versus Beautiful Mind

I wished these dramas are not on the same time slot but if I had to choose, I would probably watch Doctors live and Beautiful Mind on the reruns.

Now that the high school love story is out of the way, I can comfortably swoon over Kim Rae Won and Park Shin Hye together. I never thought their chemistry would be so good. Based on description before the drama premiered, I had some reservation with the pairing because I remember watching Kim Rae Won acted when I was still in school! He is like an ajusshi to me. Park Shin Hye is of my generation so I thought there is no way this pairing would work. 

I wished the high school love story serves as a nostalgic memory.. but watching it so real made me feel uncomfortable. Never mind their real age gap is 9 years, a student is a minor and the portrayal should have a clean clear line.While I'm so happy to see the progress being quite fast, I thought that reunite is still lingering a bit inappropriate.

But both are legal now so I am just going to forget that.

As for Beautiful Mind...sigh.

I'm willing to overlook inaccuracy because I'm not a professional. However the methods used in the dramas is a bit overboard and dangerous is an understatement,

I'm watching out of curiosity, it may turn to be the most ridiculous medical drama. 

There isn't one character I'm attracted to. I never quite like Jang Hyuk and Park So Dam character is my least favorite type. She has no sense and acts rashly. I can't get this type of character. I think her character is just very messy. 

The biggest problem in this drama is that I tend to forget which side character for which drama.  I also don't like both are neurosurgeon. So many department...yet both choose neurosurgeon.

Entertainer

I'm dropping the drama because I have other better dramas to watch.

It is not engaging enough for me to commit to the drama and I feel terrible because I don't drop often. The last drama I dropped was The blue bird house, which was a weekend drama.. It's 50 episode long, and I watch like more than half.

Is it really bad that it made me dropped a drama? Despite all the plot twist and strong character profile, I just can't seem to want to like the character or their story. I feel like their flaws are not suitable for their character.

I think it's a case of too much of everything at once that it made me loose interest. One was falsely accuse of rape, one is a single father, one is a mama boy and one is just spoilt brat.Where is that air to breath? Harsh but I hate all the character...maybe except the guitarist, Kyle. He is the most normal one. ahhaha.

Mama boy doesn't bother me too much but somehow I don't buy L.Joe playing a Mama boy.. Kang Min Hyuk character is frustrating. Please writers, don't tell me this boy is a good student and then let him not do anything about his false accusation.

I only watch up to episode 6.. maybe it does get better but for now... I will not finish the drama

YooChun

I can't believe that this would ever happen to my favorite bias ever. Granted that I was lesser of a fan today than back then but it hurts so bad because he is one of the reason I stayed in Kpop for so long.

The feeling I have inside is just enormously overwhelming. I am mad that he possibly did something wrong and sad he was in this huge mess. I am not siding with anyone, I believe in the truth.

I wish it was someone else. I feel bad for feeling this way but I've seen other past celebrities caught in a similar situation and it doesn't end well. Park Shi Hoo case was dropped but his image is forever tainted and Kim Hyun Joong mess is awful.

This is just too much for me to handle. I just want to believe that this is just a nightmare and I can wake up from it.

Fucking frustrated dudes and girls.. if you are fucking horny for some love, do yourself a favour by just fucking masturbate. Get into therapy or  get a better hobby. you are a fucking human not an uncontrollable beast. Don't go messing around with other people that don't want you!  

Misaeng

First of all, I need to say thank you to all the team that translate the drama. I think the dialogues in this drama must have been difficult to translate because it was a lot of business and trade jargon.

I read a lot of rave review about this drama but I come without expectation because I knew that love story isn't strong in this drama. I just wanted to know what is the hype was. I thought.. oh this drama is kinda boring...but I find myself already at episode 5, and wants to watch the next episode.

On top of unfamiliar terms and no experience working in an office environment, I don't know why a person like me would watch the drama. I think the drama is character driven so I find myself relating to each characters. 

"what have you been doing for the past 26 years?"

when that line was said out to Geu Rae (Siwan) I could feel my heart wrenching because I can totally relate to the statement. I don't know what I've been doing either. I feel so small whenever that lines comes around. 

Baek Ki (Kang Ha Neul)looks a lot like my first crush. Men who looks good in glasses is my weakness. I was helplessly in love with Baek Ki, no matter how jealous or petty he was, I can't hate him. I thought his character is absolutely realistic. I've seen people like him before.

Apart from the fact she is a female.. I don't think I could relate to Young Yi (Kang So Ra) character. I do feel sorry for her troubles but I think she is a girl crush material all the way. I don't get why Mr. Ha being so hard on her. She is so gorgeous and intelligent, please don't disturb her!!

The crazy dog, Suk Yool (Byun Yo Han). He reminds me of Heechul so much, I don't hate him at all. I love his love for Geurae. I was so sad when he chopped his hair because it is not Suk Yool without the long bob. Yeah, he looked better with the haircut but it's boring and Suk Yool is never boring.

Our Dong Shik...why isn't he married by the last episode??? Opps spoiler. He is such a teddy bear sweetheart, I don't get why he isn't taken. If he exist in real life, I think he would definitely get married for sure. 

I feel quite empty now that I have finished Misaeng in less than a week. I seriously lack of sleep and I might just withhold watching drama for a bit. I have a long list of  anticipating dramas though. I think I might quit after Another Miss Oh ends. I hope the day never comes and Another Miss Oh will continue to show forever. 

Let's Eat 2

If it wasn't for DooJoon and Seo Hyun Jin, I might not choose to watch this drama because I am not a foodie. I like food but I can eat whatever that is convenient. I don't like queuing up for food, if I am at the food court, I will never choose the one I need to line up.

All the food shots were pretty but all that eating scene is kinda over the top for me. I don't like watching people eat or the fact people see me eat. I skip all the eating part. I like the random fact on food and the difference style of eating between Dae Young and SooJi.

The side love story is typical. I thought it was predictable as usual. The mystery element was annoying. I didn't think it was necessary but maybe others like it. I did like the villa stories, and the Pomeranian with a lot of nickname, (Dog, Happy and JooYoung) was so adorable. 

Kwon Yool seems to like to play the character a lot. I feel like the past dramas I've seen him on seems like the same person. I think he suits those role well but I can see him playing a villain someday. I hope he would expend to other type of character some day.

Doo Joon is very much like Dae Yeong. I see no difference. So many Beast reference and I love Yoseobie cameos! 

Perhaps because I'm quite obsess with Another Miss Oh, I don't find the chemistry berween Seo Hyun Jin with Kwon Yool and Doo Joon works for me. For some odd reason I thought she looked a little different on this drama that in Another Miss Oh. I think she got prettier lately.. maybe, SHE AND ERIC ARE DATING??? lol

I've been seeing Hwang Suk Jung everywhere! I was watching Misaeng, Let's Eat 2 and Mr. Jo Deul Ho at similar time.. imagine the confusion. haha

Shut up & Groove

Dean can do no wrong in my books. I don't how he does it but he is my answer to music. I apologize for starting this post with Dean although this is Heize song. I have not check the credits yet but I'm pretty sure Dean wrote and produce the song because it sounds like him a lot.

I was a bit surprised to hear her sing. I recognize her name from Unpretty Rapstar, I have not watched the show but I do read articles on it because of my interest in Korean hip hop. I thought she did well. It isn't my first listen to Heize, she did a collaboration with Chen earlier on this year I think for SM Staton.. It wasn't my favorite song. I don't really enjoy her raps.

The singing method that Heize used in the song I find a bit annoying because it can sound nasally at times but I cannot deny that it actually works. It has a lot of groove and it works well against Dean's voice.

Her rap part in the song almost felt non existence.. it was as if she just speeds up a verse that sound like she was sing-talk. I don't mind it, I think it's cool if rappers don't rap in every song. I have one complain on the song. What's with the bark?? Sure it fits the song but it kinda breaks the mood for me.

Dean's ad-libs are on point. Some singers can overdone it but not this fella. He is so good. I wish he got more popular and do more TV appearance so I can watch his performance more often. From the not many video found, I think his LIVE performance is too good to be true.

If Heize continues to keep on doing similar things, I'll be interested to learn more about her. I don't know if I could have high hopes just because I like 1 song.

Drama progress

I'm currently watching completed Let's Eat 2, Misaeng, It's Okay It's Love, Bubblegum and Marriage Contract.

It's a lot. My life is a mess trying to keep up with these dramas on top of currently ongoing dramas.. just for the record, I'm watching Another Miss Oh, Lucky Romance, Dear My Friends and Beautiful GongShim.

I decided to drop Entertainer and it marks the first time I'm dropping a drama when I'm quite far long into the drama, I stop around episode 8.  I'm waiting for the romance part to progress quickly before picking it up again. Reviews are saying it gets better. Dear My Friends actually turn for the better for me. I still think the plot are so scary and terrifying but I felt like the grandmas are too charming to drop this drama so I'm going to complete the ride.

Lucky Romance is kinda a bust for me because I came in with too high expectation. Am I expecting too much that I feel no chemistry on the 1st episode that is making me feel the bubble has fizzled out? I mean.. I just saw the promotional poster for Suzy and Kim Woo Bin's Drama and it was on FIRE.. Now I'm quite pessimistic on that drama. haha

I'm afraid of Another Miss Oh. I'm going to enjoy it for the moment but I have a bad feeling. T_T Beautiful GongShim is something I watch to kill time and it's painfully predictable...except for Ahn Dan Tae. I think I might drop this drama because I feel like I watch this kind of drama over and over again.

Let me spoil it for you. Ahn Dan Tae is Joon Pyo. Gong Shim will date Joonsu but she ends up with Dan Tae. Joonsu will be the villain in the drama. His parents would probably want him to marry Gong Mi. Gong Mi will learn a lesson. GongShim would either end up working in the kitchen or continue painting.

Bottom line, I don't think that this drama would surprise me at all.

Neighbourhood Lawyer Mr. Jo Deul Ho

When it comes to Korean drama, I like to stick with the usual romantic comedy or melodrama because I like the familiarity. However the recent years I think Korean drama has evolved to be more than just the typical poor girl meets chaebol heir.

However I admit that I'm still quite sceptical on law drama because of past dramas I have seen, It's not really memorable..I don't have a great memory to begin with but I remember wanting so much for a love story on Kim Hyun Joo and Lee Dong Wook in Partners.. I watch I can see you voice only remembering the love story and the scary ajushhi. 

I was going to pass on Neighbourhood Lawyer Mr. Jo Deul Ho because it was based on a webtoon and I'm a bit bitter after Cheese in the Trap. After DotS was done, I was surfing around to find a good drama to watch and read a lot of good reviews on this drama so I got curious and end up watching 8 episode straight. 

Another reason I didn't want to watch the drama is because the leading man and lady had a jarring age gap. I don't really have problem with couples with wide age gap but honestly I just don't want to feel uncomfortable. Thankfully the leads are not a couple but a partner in work. Love story is put in the back burner so if you're looking for that maybe skip this drama?

To kill time, I enjoyed the drama. I personally find the drama is a bit draggy at the end. I'm not trying to be logical but some scene is quite the stretch. I wished Kang Sora's presence is more prominent. The humor antic are fun and adds color to the drama.

I'm really glad they didn't end up extending the drama. It was reported to extend 4 drama because the following drama had a bit of problem.. I thought it was going to end at 16 episode. 

First Impression : Dear My Friend

I was pretty hyped to watch this star studded drama but I feel like I'm going to drop it so I'm writing this post to record it down.

I don't think the story is engaging enough for me to follow. I do love an ensemble kind of drama but I couldn't relate to the drama.. which is kinda odd because I live next door to my grandparents. I'm quite close to my late grandmother.. somehow the drama doesn't reminds me of her and I was probably looking for some comfort in this drama.  Go Hyun Jung character is not my favorite, realistic? probably but a little annoying.

The cameos are something else though, Jo In Sung and Daniel Henney are such eye candy. Should I stay for it? haha

I probably will watch another 2 episode before completely dropping the drama.

My life as a Kpop fanatic and Kdrama addict.

As soon as I wake up the first thing I grab is my phone. Doesn't matter WiFi or data, I need my news fast. I go to my top websites and scroll down to read comments. I think this is an odd side to Kpop fans, The comment section is the place to get all the information. I've been a regular at the side for years and it honestly feels same old but I still read it habitually because I know there's a gold information that cannot be missed. I do this through out the day until before I go to bed. I think at least 10 times a day. There's a notification app for it but I prefer refreshing the page.

I listen to Kpop in the morning and sometimes before bed. I may be at home walking the dog or while waiting for schedules to finish. If I'm doing some light chores, I might listen to Kpop too.

My cable have all the basic Korean channel but only 2 stations I am subscribed. KBS and SBS. I'm not a big fan of SBS variety show so I usually don't watch. I would record dramas and variety show. If I am bored, I'll go through recording for about 3 hours each day. The most is probably 5 hours.

I watched drama through out the day. My new years resolution was to watch as much drama as I can so I'm keeping myself busy with it. I don't really watch an episode till finish. I usually watch and pause a lot. I like to research on the actors on the drama  and reads reviews on dramabeans. 1 episode probably take me 2 hours to finish between breaks.

For my blog, I try to blog more frequently this year as to document all the dramas I have watched.

So you probably be thinking, what do I do for a living that most of my time is spent on Kpop? I'm a full time caregiver.. so I'm either at home or hospital, I waste a lot of time waiting so I kill time with Kpop. I have a maid that does house chores, I only do food, medication and other routines involving pets. I have 3 rather large ponds and 6 dogs.

I'm technically like a Korean Ahjumma.

Splash Splash Love

Splash Splash Love is a webdrama that is aired in MBC as 2 episode. It is a fantasy sageuk (traditional) drama staring Kim Seul Gi and DooJoon of Beast.

It tells a story of a 3rd year student who feels like her bad luck keep on looming upon her and she wanted an escape. She prayed hard and noticed a suspicious looking puddle of water that was resulted from the rain.She jumps into the water and it transported her to a different time period. It was Joseon. Joseon era had a serious draught problem with no rain for 3 years. They were doing rain ceremony to call on the rain gods.Suddenly the student drops from heaven. The only way home is for the rain to come.

Heol. I'm bad at summarizing without giving away spoilers.

I usually avoid sageuk because I don't feel like researching for Korean history. The drama requires no Korean history knowledge (though it would be fun) and so I enjoyed the drama. The hilarity of the time difference is quite funny and the romance is adorable.

Definitely would be rewatching this drama in the near future.

Ms. Temper and Nam Jung Gi

The drama is about the two different individual with same intergrity values that strive to get on top without compromising on their values. Ms Temper is Ok Da Jung's nickname who is a upright charismatic leader that strive to succeed without resolving to dirty tactic. Nam Jung Gi is a timid talented hard-working worker who avoid conflict by giving into the situation to avoid confrontation.

I enjoyed the drama for it's realism and the issue brought up in the drama has familiarity
but the delivery is refershing. Nam Jung Gi's character isn't really interesting but Ms.Temper is very interesting. Nothing like a admirable girl crush can lifted one's spirit.

At times I feel stressed watching the drama because I am able to emphatize on the problems face by the staffs. I lack in working experience in life so I could only guess that the drama cover almost all the characteristic of the office workers. I think my favorite side character is Deputy Park because he is still quite charming despite his flaws. I could see his character like how Nam Jung Gi cared for him. My least favorite character happen to be MiRi which is so odd for me to say because my name is very similar to her name. Aside the fact she is quite talented at her job.. I can't relate to her character at all.

The drama airs at a cable station but the rating is quite low even by cable standards. I think the problems lies on the fact that it's quite a burden to watch for those who work. As someone with a lot of leisure, I still find the drama quite stressful. When Ms. Ok's mother got sick, I wonder how it would be like if I was working. I am a fulltime caregiver so I just feel like I can't do what Ms. Ok does but in a way, I understand that everyone have their own problem. It is not fair because due to personal matter that we should drop everything without consideration for others.

Looking at Nam Jung Gi being a slave to his job is so disheartening because it made me wonder why do he work so hard to feed his family but he does not see much of his family. What is the meaning of family? Just provide enough money to live and be satisfied? I am no position to judge though. It's just life throwing salt on you.

Acting and story wise, I still think that the drama is worth the time I spent on. It's refreshing change from the usual drama I've watch.