1cm Mamamoo

I have no complaint at all for this song. I just love this song a lot.

The attitude in the song is genuine. This is how Mamamoo roll. LOL

Their confidence and talent in making this song is unrivalled. I cannot imagine other girl groups to pull off this kind of concept. This is how Mamamoo plays. The lyrics are funny but it's super creative.

The composition of the song is just all the elements that works so well because it has that familiarity. For once, I like when they say their name repeatedly. It was so fun!

You are me and I am you

When I think of Block B and especially Zico, I have this image of them being tough and very crazy fun. Imagine how surprised I was that this song was nothing like what I have imagine.

I think this is my favorite Zico's work to date. The song sounds super chill and it's catchy. The title is a mouthful but it's quite fun to sing. While I don't always enjoy his music, I do love how he writes his lyrics.

"Who come up with the word "Cringe"?" and "I used to listen to Hip Hop only but now I listen to Acoustic too"

The video of the song is adorable, though as I put on my director hat.. I thought how did they prep the store. lol. Are the props real? How much did they spend on props because they don't look like knock offs. I want to shop at the store. It's not big but it seems like they have everything I like.

The styling was on point. While it was similar but the gender style was very distinct. It felt natural instead of cartoon-ish. I like all the outfits but I don't think I could ever pull it off because it's too hot in Malaysia for me to wear it. It looks too thick!

Don't Forget - Crush feat Taeyeon of SNSD

Crush is definitely on my list of singers that I must listen to every single. I have his Crush On You album and it is one of my favorite album.

I love this tender lovely side of Crush. I think he is very earnest in delivering his emotion without it feeling too over dramatic. In his V app.. If I remembered correctly and understood properly (no subs..) he mention that this song is for the fans, especially the last line of this song.

"Don't Forget of this song"

That made me fangirl. I don't care it's cheesy but when a singer said they wrote a song with fans in mind, I just feel connected to the song. The lyrics for this song is just my style. I like the simplicity but it packs with a punch. Another line that I like is

"Perhaps time was jealous of our relationship"

I think it kinda makes no sense but I can't help but to ponder why he wrote it such way. Time is an enemy? I don't know.

I think the break before Taeyeon part is odd. I don't hate it but it does give me an impression that Taeyeon recorded the song separately which is not something I like as a fangirl but I do understand that Taeyeon is very busy. I'm starting to wonder how the thought process comes into making the song. Did the song had a collaboration in mind or is it something added at the last minute?

They do sound great together at the harmonies, I just wish it was more of a duet rather than a featuring.

I can't wait for the new album. I want more!

All About Mom review

I'm back being a fan of weekend dramas. haha

Though I probably won't start watching the follow up drama. I need to like the actors first then story and there is no actor that pulls in for me..based on the teasers alone. I probably watch first 2 episode before dropping it off completely.

I think it's worth mentioning that All About Mom is being compared to What's Wrong With My Family...I could see the similarities but I do think the focus on the being sick part was different. I did not mind the main character got sick.. I think it's part of life that people do get sick. I guess I would appreciate more if other illness was used.

I think the last 6 episode was the saddest drama I have ever seen. My tears just drop so naturally. I have come to love the characters despite the flaws and all.

I don't want to spoilt it here so if you have the time to watch 54 episode.. please do. It's a great story that captures a mother's love.

What2do - Dean featuring Crush and Jeff Bernat

Thanks to JRE of JREKML on YouTube, I got to know of Dean who is like the next big thing in hip hop and RnB scene. I have listen to every thing he has released and I do love his singing a lot.

I thought that his style is quite similar to Crush so I got excited when it was revealed that the two have collaborated!

This isn't the first time they collaborated, they did it with Junggigo's 24/7 track along with Zion.T and it was a great track obviously.

What2do is Dean's track with Crush and Jeff Bernat. A bit of background on Jeff Bernat, he is quite famous for his single "Call You Mine" (a lot of singers did the cover) and he has collaborated with several Korean singers/rappers as well. He is not Korean and I believe he isn't fluent.. so I was wondering how he's going to be included in the track.

Turns out he was in the chorus, which doesn't make the song odd. If Jeff was a rapper, it'd be easy to imagine. I am happy with the placement because I can follow the chorus easily.

As mention, I think Dean and Crush do sound quite similar. I knew it was Crush who started the song but I had to pay extra attention to find Dean's voice. After several listen, I do think they do have their own style but their voice is very similar that it does sound like one singer only.

Reply 1988

This post contains SPOILER

Reply 1988 is the first Reply series that I have watched.. I read a lot of good things so I thought it would be nice to start now.

I did enjoy it's run but looking it through YouTube is quite difficult and it was a bit draggy (it is longer than typical KDrama) so I didn't completely watch it. All I did was read it on Dramabeans and watch whatever short clips posted on TVN drama YouTube channel.

How do I feel about the drama is a bit random. I think I like the secondary characters more than the main characters. I would prefer more development on Noeul and DongRyong characters. I did not have any ships for the drama.. perhaps due to watching it the same time Oh My Venus was still on.. I didn't find any relationship engaging.

Nevertheless I was curious on how would end up as the husband.. I didn't have any guesses but I was satisfied with Taek. I think he made the most sense on being the husband from episode 1 when it was finally revealed who was the husband. That being said though... I feel really bad for Jung Hwan. I felt like his character needed a closure.. that half hearted confession was like a dagger to my heart. I cannot believe I'm watching that lame confession.

It felt so random and sudden that his character was put at the back burner towards the end of the series. I felt like had the scriptwriter made him gave a proper confession and DeokSun rejected him properly...I would be satisfied. I feel so sad if a guy like Jung Hwan exist in real life. How could a guy as thoughtful and kind like him end up without no one at the end of the series??

I think he is the most realistic character and some of his trait mirrors mine. I probably wouldn't organize a wedding for my parents but I definitely would be the one to cheer up my family when they're sad. I find it so sweet that he refers himself as "second daughter" when his mother was going through menopausal. As a caregiver, I do meet other patients that wished they had a daughter that can look after them.

JungHwan is just too good to be left alone. I personally think he is better off without DeokSun. hahaha I'm bitter but I think JungHwan will get the perfect wife in my imagination.

I remember you

I have a soft spot for anything that is referred as underrated so when Dramabeans called it underrated, I was sold.

I was very impress with the acting of every actor.. I don't think there were any actor that is lacking and the characters are well made. I haven't really been a fan of detective drama because I find it weird that the scriptwriter like to inject a bit of satire humor to the serious atmosphere..however that being said, I think I Remember You humor was acceptable.

I do think that both Seo In Gook and Jang Nara are splendid actors, but the side character took centre stage. Park Bo Gum and D.O. acting was noteworthy and very memorable.

The story line was good but I won't say it was very engaging. I find myself stopping midway and just go on with life. I took my time with the drama although it was already a finish drama. I think I watch it after I was done with Master Sun.

Would I call it underrated? yes in some extend but it is not what would I call my favorite drama.

Master Sun

This is another drama that has garner a lot of rave review so naturally I'm curious if it does live it up to the expectation. I watched while waiting the next episode of Oh My Venus, I only write this post now because I thought I should at least mention in my blog that I have watched the drama.

Honestly... I didn't finish the drama.. I did however choose to finish it by reading the recaps at Dramabeans. I find it being draggy at the last 4 episode.

The individual story on ghost was fun, I like there's something to look forward in the drama. Since So Ji Sub and Shin Min Ah were my favorite OTP, I wasn't really feeling the chemistry between the leads. It was good but Oh My Venus ruin my OTP standards.

I don't think it's a memorable drama for me but I enjoyed watching all the actors acting. Watching So Ji Sub was enough reason to watch the drama. I thought the ghost look awesome though. It's visually interesting but oddly I'm not scared at all. No nightmares whatsoever.

Oh My Venus Reaction

I just literally finished the drama with no subtitle a minute ago.

I don't want to give much spoilers but I thought the drama is damn lazy. There is too many flashback. It should have been a 12 episode instead by the amount of flashback the drama has. Which means all you need to watch is episode 15- 16 and then watch some random OTP moments (the very reason you should watch the drama)

I officially declare So Ji Sub and Shin Minah as my favorite couple ever. The drama is flat out boring but the couple save the drama for me. Heck, all SJS and SMA had to do is be together and I'm happy like a little kid with a huge lollipop.

BUT THE BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT. (NO WEDDING DRESS) Like come on... Shin Min Ah has to be in one!

I'm happy for the whole journey but I'm so sad it's over. Thank you drama for making Monday and Tuesday awesome. I'm so happy that I decided to watch this drama. I don't think there would be any drama that have such perfect OTP in the near future unless SJS and SMA decide to work together again.

Congratulation to Kang Joo Eun and Kim Young Ho for winning best couple award. Congratulations to So Ji Sub for winning Top Excellence in Acting and Shin MinAh for winning Excellence in Acting for Oh My Venus.

To Secretary Min, Sung Joon and JiWoong. You guys are such cutie.

I hope the next drama will be cute! Fantasy School..not my genre but I've been wrong in the past so why not give it a try?

KBS MANSE!!!

HallyuSurfer 2015 Top Kpop (Part 1)

Play the video for the complete playlist!




1. Jay Park feat. Gray & Loco - My Last

I didn't really have to think hard about which song that represent 2015 for me. I'm usually not a big fan of summery songs because summer to me is all year round since I am not from 4 seasons country. It reminds me of hot sweaty mess. This song however, is about the love relationship that I am after, I have fond memories of 2015 with this song.

2. Soyu X Kwon Jung Yeol - Lean on Me

This song keeps me warmth and comforts the tired soul in me. Soyu continues to do great in collaboration and I think this is one of her best collaboration. I want her to collaborate with Kwon Jung Yeol again! It's has this sad melody but it somehow makes me smile warmly.

3.  Phantom - Could You Be Mine

As a Phantomism.. I obviously cannot forget to include them on my list. It is probably too high on the charts but it's slowly one of my favorite Phantom track ever. If I have any complain.. perhaps Kiggen's line is too short.

4.  Jay Park feat. Hoody - Solo

Another Jay Park track, he is one of those musician that I always keep track on because I'm such a big fan of his musical style. I thought it's hard to beat my love for My Last, but this song hits all the right note. I love Jay and Hoody voices together. It's sounds so good! I love the rap part, where he includes his past title track on the lyrics. I love the flirty nature of the song.. Jay Park is one sexy guy.

5.  BTS - I Need U

One of my favorite discovery of the year. I said I won't learn any more new idols but Jimin's smile is enough to lure me into the fandom. I Need U is such a clever song and I think BTS has a great concept this year. I did like a couple of the past song but I feel like this is what they should stick with.

6. EXO - Call Me Baby

It would have charted high if Tao left earlier.  This is easily one of my favorite dance track by EXO. I had a lot of fun listening to this song.

7. Chancellor - Better

I have been following him through many names. Chancellor is Chance from One Way and I really love his voice tone and color. He also has skills to boot and thus makes this song high on the list. I don't know if it's because I'm currently addicted to the song but I think it's a good rank.

8. Zion T X Crush - Just

Two of my favorite vocalist come together. Enough said.

9. Song Min Ho feat. Taeyang - Fear

The winner is Song Min Ho anyway. I am happy that Basick won.. but to me, this is my favourite song from the show.

10. BTS - Converse High

I had to include this song despite it being non title song because I listen to this song and watch it's performance way too much. I love Jimin fancam of this performance on M Countdown.

HallyuSurfer 2015 Top Kpop

PART 2

11. SHINee - View
12. Got7 - If You
13. Simon Dominic feat. Jay Park - Won & Only
14. McKay & Jeff Bernat - Angel 2 Me
15. Gary feat. Miwoo - Get Some Air
16. Sleepy feat. Song Ji Eun - Cool Night
17. Big Star - Moonlight Sonata
18. Big Bang - Loser
19. Got7 - Confession Song

20. Big Bang - Let's Not Fall In Love
21.  f(x) - 4Walls
22. CN Blue - Cinderella
23. Tae Yeon feat Verbal Jint - I
24. Day6 - Congratulations
25. Big Bang - We Like to Party
26. Bumkey - My Everything
27. B1A4 - Sweet Girl
28. Eric Nam - I'm OK
29. Gaeko feat. Yankie, Babylon & Beenzino - Cheers

30. Zion T - Eat
31. Basick feat. Mamamoo - Stand Up
32. Joo Young - Wet
33. San. E feat. Yerin - Me You
34. BTS - Run
35. Ikon - My Type
36.  Red Velvet - Dumb Dumb
37. Simon Dominic - Simon Dominic
38. Big Bang - Bae Bae
39. Mamamoo - Um Ah Oh Yeah

40. Super Junior - Devil
41. Chancellor feat. Bumkey - Son E Ga
42.  Kangnam feat. San.E - Chocolate
43. Zion T - No Make up
44.  Crush feat Zico - Oasis
45. Yankie feat. Tablo, Loco & Zion.T - Sold Out
46. Giriboy feat Shin Ji Su - Back Forth 30 mins
47. The Ark - The Light
48. Loco feat. Gray - Respect
49. Jessie - I Want to be Me
50. McKay - Month Of June

The ones in BOLD is Idol or featured an Idol. I clearly still like Idol Pop song till today.
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8 Types of Annoying Kpop Fan in comments

I don't visit any proper kpop news site because I prefer going to sites like NetizenBuzz, KpopKfans and KkulJaem that are comments/feedback based site because I like seeing discussion and the difference between Korean and International fan.

It tends to get repetitive and unfortunately that buzzworthy news are usually negative. With that I encounter several types of annoying fans.

1. Ignorant fan

There's always a fan that can't google. It's not that hard.. something very obvious is just annoying to answer. I especially hate the ones on YouTube that ask "Where is Episode 12??" EP12 is only premiering next week... or that fan that complain about no subtitle when they just uploaded an hour ago.

2. The Wifey

I think it's cute to have a cute username like XX's wife.. but when I see they comment like "I have big news, I am XX wife"...nope just no. It's not funny.

3. The Spammer

If it's your about your bias.. no problem. Pour out to your heart content. "I'm here because it reminds me of ZZ". GET OUT.

4. Off topic

Similar to spammer, this commenter annoys me because I want to read about the actual topic but this person have to bring up a different situation. Giving absurd example is just BS.

5. War starter

Some fans don't get "agree to disagree" term or that some matter is subjective. I love a good argument but when it becomes nasty, it just seem childish.

6. Sarcasm not detected

They ruin the fun of sarcastic comment. I feel it is like a comedian that goes "geddit?". Be cool, and throw in some sarcasm too.

7. Basher bash

"I think SS is way better than plastic monster NN" "NN has no talent whatsoever" Hater detected. I wish this kind fan ignore their hate for others and just focus on their favorite things. Spend time loving because hating is a waste of time.

8. THIS

Short comments that get high upvotes. I mean.. I do write THIS too sometimes but I elaborate two more lines after than. Of course, sometime less is more but let's promote more discussion.

HallyuSurfer Drama Year End Review

again, inspired by Dramabeans, specifically Javabean. I love her writing style!

I'm loving the format.. I am number obsess..well, er maybe not too obsess but reviewing 5 dramas seem doable for non consistent blogger that I am.

SPOILER ALERT

Thumbs up goes to Unkind Women

It's kind of underrated in my opinion. I felt so much warmth from this drama. I love every single cast in this drama. There are some parts I wished never happen like half siblings love rivalry. It's just complicated and unnecessary. My favorite couple is Kim Hyun Sook and Jung Goo Min. I love their relationship storyline. I find it's refreshing that the older couples in the show are more fun that the young ones. I adore Jang Moran character, she has so much elegance to her but she is so adorable! Her love-hate friendship with Kang Soon Ok is what made me stayed for more.

Pointing Finger, reciting Kim Yeol's 1,2,3 belongs to Sassy Go Go

As a opposed to Javabean's "no, no".. I changed it to counting Kim Yeol's 1,2,3 because it reminds me of it. Sassy Go Go revives a side of me that I never knew I had it in me. I love Kdrama a lot more than I think I would. It changed my life for the worst. Sleep deprived and constantly chasing for the next episode are the typical symptoms that are now affecting me. I feel in love with the drama because 1, it's a cute school drama life I wished I had experience. 2, It has great lessons 3. Lee Won Geun's smile.

Flipping my Middle Finger to School 2015 Who Are You

Started of great and promising but it went downhill when it was discovered that her twin sister is alive made it worst. I don't even know why I bother finishing this drama. I love school dramas, I am fascinated by twins..it has all the elements I love but the executions were bad. I'm just glad it didn't made me hate the actors. The love line made no sense to me. The only thing that gets me going is Joo Soo Hyang. Her acting is great.. I'm hoping KBS would give her award!

Sweet Finger (Jari Manis in Malay) goes to sweet She was Pretty

It may not seem perfect to other viewers but it is for me. I can't stop gushing for Hye Jin and Hari lovely friendship. I love the chemistry between the main couple so much, I don't feel sorry for Shin Hyuk. He's an oddball but I do love him. I don't have any complains for the show and thoroughly enjoyed every second of the drama.

Pinky promise was broken when I started watching Oh My Venus

I'm a bitter weird person. No matter how much it looks interesting.. I avoided OMV because I was loyal to SGG. I kinda hope OMV would have been postponed so I would get more episode to see Lee Won Geun's smile. I caved in because I got addicted to Kdrama. I thought how bad it could be (I read that the plots are boring). It was as boring as I thought it would be but I can't help myself but to continue watching the drama. I never looked back! So Ji Sub and Shin Min Ah chemistry is so good.. I literally don't care for the plot. Even if it's just an hour of So Ji Sub and Shin Min Ah lovingly teasing and flirting plus a dash of Jiu Jitsu scenes.. I'd pay to watch that any day. I'm not jealous of anyone.. I have a crush on both of them. Give me more cute scene!

2015 Beanie Awards, HallyuSurfer's Choice!

If you have no idea what is Beanie Awards, please don't call yourself a Kdrama fan. Joking. It's Dramabeans.com Year End Awards, I've been a fan of this awards for several years now and will always participate whether I watched little or a lot dramas for the year. I'll only include polls that I voted for, I don't watch all drama genres but I felt like this year.. I watched more than past years so I thought I would share my votes here!

Favorite Drama Top 5
1. She Was Pretty
2. Sassy Go Go
3. Unkind Women
4. Oh My Ghost
5, Producer

Although on my list, I probably won't be watching Producer again. It was fun and fresh in the beginning but I didn't like when the scriptwriter cave in to the public critics. I still love Kim Soo Hyun character so it made in my list. Unkind Women was so much fun..now that I think about it, it kinda reminds me of Reply 1988 a bit.

Favorite Comedy

1. She Was Pretty

I know a lot of fans of the show can't stand Hwang Jung Eum acting but isn't Siwon's character more annoying? Siwon is naturally greasy so I'm used to it but objectively, Hwang Jung Eum character is tolerable. I am that kind of person in my family. Luckily for me, my family find me cute..which is why I don't mind the two at all.

Favorite Weekend Family Drama

1. All About Mom/ Please Mom

I used to love Weekend dramas.. Sad that this drama continues to disappoint me. huhu but it is still the best one I've watch this year.

Favorite Melodrama

1. Unkind Women

KIM HYE JA for Daesang. I miss my grandmas now. huhu. Her cuteness is so adorable. Love the teenage years love story soo much.

Favorite Couple Top 3

1. She Was Pretty Park Seo Joon X Hwang Jung Eum
2. Sassy Go Go Lee Won Geun X Jung Eun Ji
3. Oh My Venus Shim Min Ah X So Ji Sub

I wasn't planning to watch Oh My Venus at all..but I was bored so I just played it on Youtube.. yup the plots are boring as heck BUUUTTT! Shim Min Ah and So Ji Sub chemistry was so good that it made me stayed. I don't care what plot, just put them together in one screen and I will be happy.

Favorite Alternate Pairing Top 3

1. She Was Pretty
2. School 2015
3. Sassy Go Go

I HATE School 2015 pairing so much. Why choose Yi An???? Sung Jae is so much better choice and it made more sense.

Favorite Secondary Couple

1. Producer's Stefano and Office Madam

Sexy and Funny at the same time. WOOT.

Favorite Character Top 3

1. Sassy Go Go Kang Yeon Doo
2. Producer Kim Soo Hyun
3. Reply 1988 Jung Hwan

I want a friend like Yeon Doo, A puppy like Kim Soo Hyun and a guy like Jung Hwan

Favorite Odd Couple

1. Oh My Ghost Lonely Mom X Hungry Shaman

Funniest best friend.

Favorite Villain Top 3

1. School 2015 Joo Soo Hyang
2. Sassy Go Go Chae Soo Bin
3. Girl Who Sees Smells Nam Gong Min

Joo Soo Hyang and Nam Gong Min is what save the dramas for me. Brilliant acting.

Favorite Bromance

1. Sassy Go Go Lee Won Geun X Jisoo

CUTTTEEEE.

Favorite Girlfriends

1. She Was Pretty - Hwang Jung Eum X Go Jun Hee

Wifey for LIFE. I want more scenes from them.

Favorite Kiss Top 3

1. Producer Swing Kiss
2. She Was Pretty I came to hug you Kiss
3. Sassy Go Go Kiss

My favorite kiss scene is She was pretty Closet kiss

Best Breakout Performance
1. School 2013 Joo Soo Hyang

I love to hate her.

Most Disappointing Drama Bottom 3

1. Producer
2. School 2015
3. Blood

Producer could have been better..School 2015 was my least favorite school drama ever! So unnecessary plot. Never watched Blood but Ji Jin Hee is my favorite ajusshi..Why is he playing second lead over Ahn Jae Hyun? It spells disaster to me.

Biggest wasted Talent

1. Imaginary Cat Yoo Seung Ho

Just because. I don't care to much about cats.

Most Overrated Drama

1. Producer

Most Underrated Drama

1. Sassy Go Go

Favorite Drama with Paranormal Elements

1. Girl Who Can See Smells

I want YooChun's ability. I would get my teeth fix, donate blood and tried extreme sports.

Best Secret Identity

1, She Was Pretty

It's predictable to me, but I still love it anyways.

Best Friends turn into Lovers

1. The Producer

It was adorable. Cha Tae Hyun and Gong Hyo Jin looks like they have been friends forever!

All About Mom

This blog starting to look more like a Kdrama blog than a Kpop blog right? I feel disconnected to my music roots lately and more like an ajumma who just want to talk trash on Kdrama gossip.

Lately this drama is not working for me.. I used to be obsess with this drama. I just feel it becoming very draggy and so many things just make me want to smash things because it's ridiculous. I should have known that weekend dramas can do this to me. It's 50 episode or more  so I'm guessing Korean scriptwriters are not really capable of writing long dramas. Daily dramas are the worst and I never want to start it after gone through several.

I can't even follow any couple right now.. I think I'm staying for the parents. Although Mom is a little shy with her affection with Dad, I still find their relationship very cute.

The main couple is Kang Hoon Jae and Lee Jin Ae. Kang Hoon Jae has to be the worst kind of Momma's boy. I can't believe such son exist. Actually I find his relationship with his mother a little creepy. It's sweet but it's like they never fight at all. No such thing. I'm a Daddy's girl but I sure do quarrel with my dad often like normal father daughter relationship.

I really admire Lee JinAe character at first, now I'm just confuse. Where is the old Jin Ae? I can't decide any more if I like her character. It seem like a totally different person. Heck, I think everybody has changed.. Maybe scriptwriter change? I honestly don't know how I come to hate the person I used to like and love the person I used to hate..

Now it's like the main focus is Lee Hyeong Soon and Jang Chae Ri couple. Very cliche but not enough to skip..Okay, I probably would skipped it if I wasn't in love with Chaeri's hair! Her hair always look good. I hate this kind of coupling... it's immature and no place in my heart.

Lee HyeongKyu... I used to hate him so much! Now, not so much. I find his character cute..like Lee Seung Gi's character, HeoDang in 1n2d! HyeonJoo is such an adorable character as well. I wondered how the scriptwriter would make them together and it worked for me. I love this couple..but of course there's that usual typical obstacle.

Actually this drama is nothing new, I think I have watch all couple's drama individually in other dramas.. predictable at it's best.

Cool Mom is now Cold mom. I never like her character. She's too hypocrite but the worst character in this drama is HoonJae's Aunt. Gosh.. she is so nosy! I thought she is just this cute character because the way she talks is cute! I never thought I could hate a cute character. I would love the scriptwriter to kill off the character. I just don't think she's a good character at all. It's like scriptwriter is being lazy on how to reveal the secrets...

I will finish the drama so I hope it will get better somehow. For now I just watch for the sake of finishing it.

Oh My Ghost

I typically avoid anything related to ghost..I don't believe in fictional ghost and I just don't want to mess my head with it.

After She Was Pretty, I felt empty and wanted to fill in the void so I went on Dramabeans rating page to know what's good. Angry Mom and Oh My Ghost scored high..and thus made me curious of the hype. I started with Angry Mom because got Jisoo in it and was disappointed. It's not my kind of drama. I don't think Kim Hee Sun is badass. She's just someone who fights well.

Oh My Ghost turn out good.. I wished I started with it instead. I think Park Bo Young played both characters great and it was not awkward at all. I didn't read the synopsis.. but I knew the twist. So typical, at least for me. Like do you really think Im Joo Hwan character is just plain?

Park Bo Young is so adorable.. I can't believe she's around my age! She looks waay younger. Jo Jung Seok.. I still don't get the hype. He is good looking but his acting? It's like I'm watching Jo Jung Seok.. not the Chef. It's quite similar to his character in You are the Best and the progression of character is like copy and paste.

Kim Seul Gi is a scene stealer. I always want to see her on screen because she feel so natural. I hope to watch other works by her!

PHANTOM IS BACK!

Phantom has been busy individually this year. Sanchez is part of Sanchez X Verbal Jint stint while Hanhae and Kiggen released solo works and of course who could forget that SMTM4  scandal. I'm biased and would say that I do prefer Hanhae over Black Nut. *close ears singing lalalala

I didn't quite enjoy their solo project.. feels like it lacks something. I guess I was too eager for their comeback because when I saw their teaser released I was so excited.. and then when the MV was released I literally couldn't stop smiling.

Phantom asked, Could You Be Mine? 

Oh, do you have to asked? The answer is always yes!

The song starts off with Sanchez, and I was sold. Any Phantomism can certainly tell you that the main vocalist can rap as good as his high notes. While Sanchez is my bias, I have to say that I think his part in the song is a little too much.. I wanted more Kiggen..felt his part too short for my liking.

The rhythm is kinda reminiscence of Kiggen's project Hybrefine vibe. It has a club feel but it's chill. It makes you move but in a classy manner.  The rhythm is repetitive it didn't feel boring because the way Phantom sing and raps has a lot of character. I love to see the fun side of Phantom, I look forward to watch them perform and hear the fanchants. I love their adlibs a lot!

I have look up on the translation and it as sweet as I would thought it would be. Basically it's a guy wanting to get out from Some relationship. Some is kinda like Korean version of friend zone. It is that fine line between friends and lovers.

Do me a favor, Could You Be Mine 
This ain't no question, there only one answer
Hey pretty young thing,  you're mine
Let's get it going, I want eternity with you

(word in bold is in Korean)

It is a simple yet lovely confession. I love the chill feel in the song so it kinda feel like no pressure because all I need is one answer.

Again, My answer is YES. 

FINALLY

I can't believe it took me this long to write this!

FINALLY after like 10 years of obsessing over Korea, I went to Seoul in February!

for really short 3 days!

I don't want to dwell on why I decided such a short trip because the main point is that I went! I am just happy for the fact I was there.

Obviously, I didn't get to do all the things I wanted but it felt cool to see familiar stuff on screen laid out in real life. I really do a lot of research on Korea.

Before the trip.. I was a bit wary.. Would it make me hate Korea? I scared because I know my expectations are high. Paris Syndrome (#prayforparis) coined by the Japanese, It's like cultural shock where you have all these image of a place but when you go to the place, the expectation is not fulfilled.

Turns out... I feel at home. I find myself wanting to move there. I love Malaysia but I do want to move to Seoul...some day.

I'm not going to talk about the trip..I'm not a good traveller. I basically go with the flow because my real life is very mundane. I thought being unprepared would make it more fun. Turns out I'm quite good at it. We only got lost finding the hotel! HAHA.

When will I go there again? I have no idea. I'm heading to Taipei next. Hopefully it will be good.

She was pretty

Starring : Hwang Jung Eum, Park Seo Jun, Go Jun Hee and Choi Si Won

It started out with me saying.."Let's check out one episode"

and then it was 2.30AM. BAMM! Did I mention I had to get up at 5AM?

Lesson learned, Don't start a complete drama. The risk of marathon is high!

While I love everything Korean, I don't really keep up with dramas because it takes a lot of my time. I'm already busy with Kpop and variety shows are easy to not finish watching. Dramas are like books to me, if I really like it... it's hard for me to move on!

I decided to watch it because I stumbled on random clips and it look quite interesting.

I have no idea what to expect, but I kinda think that I don't really have to watch this because I already know Hwang Jung Eum's pretty face. Normally transformation are exciting because I don't already know their pretty face but I watched HJE's dramas before so I'm used to her pretty face.

I'm glad this drama isn't about that. It's focuses more on first love or childhood love story which is another fave plot of mine.

Being overweight, I can relate Kim Hye Jin's character.. She keeps on selling herself short and when people tell her that she's pretty, she would denied it. I'm like "girl.. you are pretty!" and then realize I'm just like her. I like how she is still confident and doesn't seem like she is very conscious of her look. I've seen "ugly" characters on other dramas and I hated that they are so critical and have low self esteem. Kim Hye Jin acknowledge that she's not pretty but it doesn't dampen her spirit too much.

The drama is like a dream of mine. I'm very introvert but I wish I had someone like HaRi. Their friendship is so beautiful, I'm sad it's only fiction. I actually have similar friendship. I was on the lower end of the rank...but my friend was one of the top 3 in class. It was a weird combo that work.

Just like how Kim Hye Jin saying no to writing a 2 page article when offered by Reporter Cha, I'm reminded the days when I was placed in the top class. I keep on thinking that I didn't deserved to be in the class..to the point I ranked last. It's not that I'm not smart, I believe that I wasn't smart.

Guys like Seong Jun and Shin Hyeok are very fictional. I don't think they exist. Life would be so much fun with Shin Hyeok. I think the Shin Hyeok is a better match than Seong Jun. Their storyline is more realistic than Seong Jun. I really do root for this kind of relationship but I find it odd that their memories are sooo good. I don't even remember my primary school days and I'm in my 20's! I think their character is suppose to be in their 30's? And the fact they still retained the old habits is kinda weird. Surely something has changed beside just looks.....

Only in Kdrama land.

and I totally knew Kim Poong Ho was the nephew! HAH! I guess it because he doesn't look like he belong in fashion and out of place. Kim Shin Hyeok is too easy.. and definitely not JoonWoo.

발긱하게고고 (Sassy Go Go) Cheer Up

Starring A Pink Jung Eun Ji, VIXX N, Lee Won Geun, Chae Soo Bin and Jisoo

I can safely say that this has got to be my favorite drama of the year!

It has all the elements of Kdrama that I love, school theme, cheesy puppy love, cute friendship and light hearted. Heavy drama is usually a miss for me, I don't want to stress myself out from watching a drama, I want something that literally cheer me up like Cheer Up!

The drama is only at 12 episode which is quite unusual but I do like short drama, less commitments haha. However it does leave me wanting for more! I prayed that it would get high ratings for an extension but unfortunately it suffers very low ratings.

I love every single actors. Even N! He did received a bit of criticism here and there but I kinda get his character. Perhaps a more season actor would pull off the character better but I think it's better that way because the focus is not on N's character. I kinda have his fear, hahaha I hate skinships too.

The main reason why I love this drama is because of Lee Won Geun's smile. Damn that kid is precious. Every time he smile, grin or smirk.. my heart wants to skip a beat. He is very close to my ideal type but he is waaay too perfect. What is his flaws? Maybe I'm blind when it comes to that department. Tall and handsome, genius and loveable? Geez.

Another thing worth mentioning is the teachers. I love the dynamic between the adult character. It has presence yet it doesn't take the center stage. Teacher Yang is everybody's favorite teacher, I wish I had him in my school years. Coach Nam is gorgeous, for the life of me.. I don't get why the drama doesn't think she's pretty. Damn drama. I love her spunky character and she is the most sassy of them all. As a villain, Principal is doing a great job. I find the character very well balanced of seriousness and comedy. I hate her to bits but I do think her character is very necessary. Teacher Im is awesome too. I want to hate him but I do know where is he coming from. Despite having a full time contract he still have to brown nose his way to maintain his job. I'm quite a goody two shoes so I can relate to his character.

I would definitely recommend this drama to any School drama fans. It's very cute drama. I am going to post another post when I finish marathoning to complied my top favorite scenes!