It's been a week since you passed but it feels like you're still around this world somewhere practicing your singing or dancing. Maybe you are in the studio writing songs...or maybe just hanging out with other SHINee members.
But I know, that's not true.
You're probably in a place you feel no pain and experience happier times. I hope that at least you get that.
I've been watching your videos and SHINee's videos a lot more this week. As usual, it's fun but most of all, impressive. When it comes to dancing, there's so many idols that are talented but nothing compares to SHINee. I don't bother watching other idols dance challenge because SHINee is the best.
The moment I saw the news article on your death, it's like my Heart just stop. I couldn't believe, wouldn't want to believe that you're not Alive. It's been a week now, and it's still feel unbelievable. it's November, and the weather is getting cold. Kim Joo Hyuk, you are missed by many. You will never be forgotten, and will always remain in Our hearts forever. Until our time comes, please rest in peace. Jung Joon Young cherish you so much, all of the One NightTwo Days team eyes are swollen thinking of Our Cool Hyung has gone to meet his parents. With a Heavy heart... we bid You goodbye. Uri Gutaengi hyung, Keep in mind that... Remember, each members...Forever.
A classic rom-com vibe, it's an easy to watch drama with no fuss or frills because it's predictable.
It's a filler drama for me, I watched without any anticipation. The romance is cute and sexy but the humor is a little lacking, perhaps I'm just hard to please.
I find it frustrating about the cooking part. I don't know how can food be so unedible? It's not funny..How can people know what is nice to eat and not know how that their food taste horrible? The food even looks good. I cook messily but it's always edible.
I think this is Cha Tae Hyun first time being on behind the scene and on the scene? As a fan of 1n2d, I had to watch this because PD Yoo Ho Jin is directing along side with Cha Tae Hyun! Yoon Shi Yoon plays the main character and various cameos by 1n2d cast also made this my must watch.
For a first drama, it's a good drama..just that I've seen a lot of drama and this is mediocre at best. Time travelling aspect to solve a mystery did nothing for me. I wasn't curious at all. My biggest problem is the romance. I want to ship but it's just a weird dynamic. Humor is there, but unless you watched 1n2d, you might miss some of it.
The dysfunctional family is fun to see, I love seeing a grandfather doting on his granddaughter. I wish the Alzheimer story was left out, it was unnecessary because it felt like Alzheimer was used for humor in a way?
I think if the story focuses more on one thing, it would be better. It tries to tell a lot of stories hoping that one might pull a heartstrings. It's like a weekend drama forced to be a weekday drama. This is also my first drama that is 30 mins long. I hate this format! 1 hour format is easier to follow!
From the title, it sounds like a superhero movie right? but the drama is more than just a story about our heroin, it's filled with a lot of cute moments and thriller.
Park Bo Young and Park Hyung Shik has really good chemistry together and shippers will have a great time because their scenes are a lot. It's a little cringey for me but I'm sure a lot of shippers' heart loved every moment. The comedy is funny, especially because there's a lot of comedian cameos,
I love that the woman in the drama are the stronger figure but there were complains about domestic abuse with Bong Soon's parents. I take it as a comedy...because er, then what Bong Soon did looks like violence...you know what I mean?
I tend to avoid office theme drama because I can't relate and I think it's hard not to compare to Misaeng which was THE drama to watch if you're going to watch an office theme drama. However Chief Kim is not the drama that want to be like Misaeng. It is a drama of it's own right.
Namgoong Min plays the titular character, is not an ordinary chief, he is all wacky and proud of it. He is the reluctant hero of the drama. His words are as refreshing like sparkling cider, his action is uniquely brazen.
The lines created a buzz in Korea so this drama received a lot of attention. It garners a good ratings and so I was curious of the drama. I'm writing this months later from the last episode so my memory is a little hazy. I remember that I had a good feeling of this drama,
It's an easy drama to watch, it has elements of mystery but the main point of watching this drama is for the crazy antics of Chief Kim. The bromance game is weak because they are enemies but it's there! Kim Jun Ho was my favorite 2PM member and seeing him playing the villain was a little odd for me but I'd say he did a great job.
I probably would watch the drama someday just to refresh on it.
This is what happens when you haven't blog in a while...more update post than the actual post.
Last year I have been really diligent in writing drama review but this year I have been slacking off big time. I just don't find the inspiration to write as much. I do watch a substantial amount of drama, not as much as last year but quite a lot than I have expected. I'm not sure how to review a drama that I have watched months ago but I will try to remember. I'm not sure which drama is the oldest!
Music wise, I just don't feel like writing. There are good songs, but nothing made me sit up and write. I enjoyed a ton of songs from Produce 101 S2! JBJ is about to debut! Rainz just debut and Wanna One is about to comeback and I have not even review ANYTHING. GAWD.
Life wise, my life is pretty mundane.
I should not have the excuse not to blog more often.
Please note that this is MY personal preference, of course you can't completely agree with me.
1. Shape of You by Center of You
The most memorable stage ever! I remember the first time i watched the stage, I was so in awed at the performance. It was perfection and I am sad none of them debut with Wanna One. Noh Tae Hyun is amazing. Please support HotShot. They just released Jelly and it's good!
2. Open Up by Knock
It's impossible not to love Kang Daniel after this performance. I know YongGuk is the center but Kang daddies were super duper hot. That thigh grabbing choreo by Kang Daniel is so sexy, Yoo Seonho shouldn't be allowed to be on the same stage. Jo HakNyeon, Im Young Min and Yoo Seonho may not originally chosen to do Open Up, I thought it worked out well for them. I really like DongHo in this song, I can't imagine anyone else does this song. Kenta is so different in this song, never thought he would suit the song but National producer did him good!
3. Always by Top 20
This song is so beautifully sad, my heart hurts! I really love how it marks the end of the show flawlessly. When I saw Minki and Seonho teared up, I want nothing more than to hug them.. poor babies.
4. I'm not the one you used to know by No Name
This song is my jam! I really like SMTM5 version but this is just as good! er Bewhy fans don't kill me. Woo Jin Young part is catchy but Lee Eui Woong threw me off guard. That kid can rap! Of course Sanggyunie is the big brother of the team did it flawlessly! The only regret that the team had Ha Min Ho.....who actually won 1st place. whaaaat. Editing was good but I really want to know how he won over Woo Jin Young AND Kim Sang Gyun??
5. Finale Pick Me, It's Me
Of course I had to pick the representative song! Pick Me, It's Me is a good production. I know it's like filled with a little arrogance (in Korean the feel is more apparent) but I like it's not as cringe worthy like the previous season. The finale is my top pick because Kang Daniel is the center!! He looks so good as center and I'm so glad he is the ultimate center!
6. Oh Little Girl by Slate
Although the genre is hip hop, the concept of the song is really cute. I thought the members are suits the song very well! Jung Se Woon as main vocal was a good choice and I like how the group seems like best friends. If I need a pick me up song, this song will be the one I search for because it's so bright and happy. I'm so proud to see Bae Jin Young shines in this song. Previously he was so painfully shy but he blossom in this song.
7. Never by Nation's Son
Ahh.. maybe the one that people would disagree on my list. I just like Open Up and Oh Little Girl better! The highlight of the song is definitely when Kim Jae Hwan belts out while the rest on their knees! It was such an awesome movements.
8. Playing with Fire by 119
I actually like this rendition better than the original! It's more powerful and the stage presence of each members shines a lot. Lee Dae Hwi with the confetti, Jung Se Woon should always have a guitar, DIVA Choi MinKI is exploding with charisma and Dongho.. is just so manly, I never thought he would pick a female song and made it his own!
9. Downpour by NiNaNo
Kim Jae Hwan and Ha Sung Woon vocals is pure bliss. Yoon Ji Sung and Hwang Min Hyun clear, soft and stable vocals supports the two powerhouse and not forgetting our Hyunbin adds flavors to the whole vibe. While Hyunbin would be better off in rap, I'm glad he choose to do this song because it made the song more memorable.
10. Hands On Me
It's actually tie with Super hot, don't make me pick. It's only 10 because it had more members from Wanna One. Lyrics are sexy without being too obvious. I don't like the harmonization in this song, I think Bass part is too loud. I prefer Sewoon and Kim Jae Hwan only control the harmonization.
11. Super Hot
Honestly this isn't my kind of song, I do like happy song but I prefer if it was more cute than fun. Im Young Min part is too good to ignore! Megaton Bomb is iconic. Whether you like the song or not, you would find yourself humming to the song after listening to it even once.
In celebration of their debut tomorrow;3rd August 2017, I'm posting facts that I gathered from the show Produce 101 S2! If you haven't watched the show, this may come in handy!
1. Lee Dae Hwi is the center for Pick Me, It's Me the first debut stage.
2. Final Result Level Evaluation
5 Level A members.
Kang Daniel, Lee Dae Hwi, Ong Seong Woo, Park Woo Jin and Ha Sung Woon
2 Level B Park Ji Hoon ad Kim Jae Hwan
2 Level D Yoon Ji Sung and Hwang Min Hyun
2 Level F Lai Guan Lin and Bae Jin Young
3. Group Evaluation, Boys In Love team had the most members (5),
Park Ji Hoon, Lee Dae Hwi, Bae Jin Young and Ha Sung Woon in Team 1.
Lai Guan Lin is in Team 2.
Sorry Sorry Team 2 has 4 members;
Kang Daniel, Kim Jaehwan, Ong Seong Woo and Hwang Min Hyun.
Park Woo Jin is from 10 points out of 10 points Team 1 and Yoon Jisung is on Team 2.
4. Position Evaluation, Vocal has the most members with 6.
Downpour team are Kim Jae Hwan, Yoon Ji Sung, Hwang Min Hyun and Ha Sung Woon.
Lee Dae Hwi from Playing With Fire and Bae Jin Young from Spring Day.
Dance Team, Get Ugly has 4 members with Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Ong Seong Woon
and Park Woo Jin.
From Rap Position, Fear the only member is Lai Guan Lin.
5. Concept Evaluation, Never had the most members at 6.
Lee Dae Hwi, Kim Jae Hwan, Ong Seong Woo, Park Woo Jin, Lai Guan Lin and Hwang Min Hyun.
Oh Little Girl has 2 members, Park Ji Hoon and Bae Jin Young,
Show Time has 2 members, Yoon Ji Sung and Ha Sung Woon.
Kang Daniel is from Open Up.
6. Debut Evaluation, Hands On Me has a total of 8 members;
Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Kim Jae Hwan, Ong Seung Woo, Park Woo Jin, Yoon Ji Sung,
Hwang Min Hyun and Bae Jin Young. From Super Hot, only 3 members; Lee Dae Hwi,
Lai Guan Lin and Ha Sung Woon.
7. Only Kang Daniel and Park Ji Hoon has ever placed 1st place on ranking.
8. Park Ji Hoon, Lee Dae Hwi and Ong Seung Woon has always placed within Top 11
9. Park Woo Jin has the lowest ranking at 75th place.
10. Hwang Min Hyun and Kim Jae Hwan on the same team on every evaluation
(except Level Evaluation, Kim Jae Hwan is B while Hwang Min Hyun is D)
11. Kang Daniel and Lai Guan Lin never on the same team for every evaluation.
12. Leader position holders are Kang Daniel, Ong Seong Woo, Park Woo Jin, Yoon Ji Sung
and Ha Sung Woon.
13. All members have been a center except Park Woo Jin.
14. Currently Wanna One is under the label YMC Entertainment but they come from various agency.
Kang Daniel and Yoon Ji sung are from MMO, Lee Dae Hwi and Park Woo Jin from Brand New Music, Park Ji Hoon from Maroo, Ong Seong Woo from Fantagio, Lai Guan Lin from Cube, Hwang Min Hyun from Pledis and Ha Sung Woon from Ardor&Able. Kim Jae Hwan is the only individual trainee.
15. Hwang Min Hyun is from Nu'est and Ha Sung Woon is from HotShot.
Tomorrow With You is the first drama that I watched in real time in 2017, it was an easy choice because I loved both Lee Jae Hoon and Shin Min Ah so much. Lee Jae Hoon nose is an art I can stare all day.. okay I'm exaggerating but his nose is very distracting! Shin Min Ah is my girl crush too so I'm busy alternating between Lee Jae Hoon's nose and Shin Min Ah's beauty.
Story wise, I thought it was interesting, using subway as a method of time-travelling was a fresh idea. I like the purpose of time-travelling correlating with the romance. The whole idea is perfect in my opinion but the execution was poor. I don't like the directing of the drama, not a fan of the filter used in the drama.
Even if I like Shin Min Ah very much, I thought her character is annoying at times. In fact both main characters are annoying. I feel frustrated at times and I don't enjoy feeling frustrated. I thought the villain could rival Voice's villain. That was really messed up, I didn't come thinking I would get that kind of plot.
The drama leaves with much too desired, I wished the idea is given to a better writer who can write with a better characters. It has the potential to be good.
Hi to nobody but me! If you're not me, comment below so I may write more? *winks
I feel weird to write in this space because it's been a long while since the last. I have more than 5 dramas to write reviews on, but you betcha I forgot most of it. I just want to do a simple note just to remind my future self that I have watch some drama.
I've watched P101 S2 and I'll be writing on that too! I thought of doing a video but I think research alone is very time consuming and Wanna One would be debuting this week so I guess it's too late..so I'm just going to blog what I have drafted out.
My blog post won't be as regular as last year but I will make sure I at least post all the dramas I've watch.
Now that this has gone out of my system, I can write my reviews in peace lol.
Voice is a mystery thriller drama starring Jang Hyuk (Beautiful Mind) and Lee Hana (Unkind Women). The drama is about a talented policewoman specialize in call center. The two main character is connected with a case involving the lives of their love ones. They team up to solve the serial murder case in a team called Golden Time.
Lee Hana's character Kwon Joo is akin to Park Do Young character in Another Oh Hae Young, where she uses her hearing talent to listen sound details. What impress me that how the director made it seem realistic. Park Do Young felt supernatural, which isn't odd because the drama has a fantasy element but the director uses the talent in a way that it doesn't make it seem unrealistic. My favorite personality trait from Kwon Joo is that she is a firm lady that gets work done. Even when she face critical moment, she is able to stay calm and focus on saving victims.
On the surface, Jang Hyuk's character Jin Hyuk is like his nickname "Crazy Dog". There were few moments that made me scared that he was going to do what he said he would. Jin Hyuk has a strong character that I think is very admirable. He would uses his strength but he would not cross the line.
I think this is the best character played by Jang Hyuk thus far, I believed that if Jin Hyuk existed in real life, we would have a safer world to live.
This drama is heavily censored to my dismay. I actually felt so bad for the make up team and props team because I read from interviews from the actors claiming how realistic the props and make up done. I'd say some story may lead to nightmare even with censors but it's quite bearable. I actually watch the drama before bed! I did get stress from thinking too deep though, I just feel sad when incidents in the drama could have happen in real life. Police don't necessarily have a good reputation in real life.
I accidentally read some spoilers but it didn't spoiled the experience. The ending is a little odd, and I think the writer leaves it to our imagination but I am satisfied that both main characters felt whole again with the case closed. If there's a season 2, I hope it maintains the same team.
I have finished the drama long ago...but I completely forgot about writing a review.
Basically, my memory of the drama is nothing but the bromance of Goblin and Grim Reaper.
It is me the problem. I don't particularly like too much fantasy elements in a drama. I think my brain can only handle one fantasy element at a time.
Perhaps the best description of what I have watch is the compilation of Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook and Sung Jae cuts. I want to love In Na and Go eun but they just aren't my favorite character. OOhh I just remember the red lady was freaking hot. Girl crush!
Watching Goblin feels like it was written by a fangirl. Their reactions are so adorable and actually odd because of the theme. I feel like if the cuteness factor is tone down, I would probably enjoyed the drama better but in the same time..seeing cutie ajaes is life. Haha
My brother likes it more than me..I would always remember this drama because it was trendy but I can't see myself watching this drama for the 2nd time.
I was so sure that I wasn't going to be a fan because I thought that this group is too complicated and I don't want to spend my time remembering too many names. I obviously failed because I have memorize all the members that have debuted.
My favorite unit is NCT Dream, I can't help that I'm more drawn to cute concept. I really adore the kids and I felt like my motherly instinct just comes out whenever I see them. Like there are not boyfriend material for me, they are maybe sons or even son-in-law material if I had a baby...arhh maybe not. I'm not that old! Thankfully.
Jaemin and Jeno are two member that has beautiful smiles, I can totally see them growing up to be handsome men. I think Jisung looks very obviously maknae. I didn't have to wonder who is the maknae when I first saw the pictures. Maybe Chenle though, he is my favorite member in the group because he is just a happy son I love to watch. I'm glad Renjun is there, his Korean is quite good, I didn't think he's Chinese at first.
I couldn't get into NCT vibe earlier on because I don't actually appreciate Taeyong's voice. I know shocking because I always say I love unique voice. I don't think Taeyong has a unique voice, I think his voice is digitally manipulated and I'm not fond of that.
Now I'm warming up to the color of his voice, it's just acceptable and I hope next comeback, I can hear his voice not being altered. The main vocalist of the group game is going strong. Jae Hyun had that typical SM feel but I am so surprised that Taeil, Do Young and Yuta had skills that is more common in the Khip hop world, I can't really differentiate their voice yet but I love them all. Hae Chan voice is so noticeable. I knew immediately it is his voice in every songs. He is quite young though, has his voice break? I hope that is his voice!
The foreigners, if you didn't tell me which one is foreigner.. I don't think I can tell.. that is the power of SM styling.. I'm not exactly praising..I don't get SM style these days, it's very odd and not really love at first sight. I just get used to see and just feel meh afterwards. Ten is perhaps my favorite Thai in KPop. I love he got a lot of fans missing him and I hope SM makes him promote sometime soon. Winwin is SM typical Chinese type. Do they cast Chinese from academy? Since he is not really fluent in Korean yet, he doesn't have much lines. I hope he improves more and get comfortable. Yuta is perhaps the most famous member because he was previously on Abnormal Summit, a show that features guest from all around the world. I didn't think he would have a great voice (usually SM cast foreigner based on performance factor)
Newest member, but not exactly new, Johnny got people hyped because he is a longtime trainee. I usually don't keep up with trainee but I noticed he is always in performance video predebut. What's up with that SM? I heard rumors that he suppose to debut with China line but it was halted due to the Hallyu Ban in China so he debut with NCT 127 instead.
We cannot talk about NCT without mentioning Mark. The kid is amazing. He fits well in all 3 sub units. I think his greatest asset is his attitude and personality. I'm praying hard he doesn't change and remain humble. All of his speech is very matured and sincere. I am not worry about him being very hardworking. A lot of fans had complaint that SM doesn't give him rest but this kid is young and this is the time where he pushed himself to the limits. There will be a time for him to rest and as long he says he is happy with the arrangements, I think what we can do as a fan is to support him well.
Usually when I finish a weekend drama, I feel a little empty because I spend a lot of time with it but this drama I honestly felt nothing as in, couldn't be bothered. just like any ole day.
The main leads is perhaps the most boring couple I have ever watched in a weekend drama. I mean, Bluebird House is still my worst weekend drama but at least the couples were cute. I like Lee Dong Gun, I like Jo Yoon Hee, however together? Bleh. Ironically they recently announced that they are dating in real life. I can't say I'm happy, congratulations anyway! Hopefully this relationship will lead to marriage, Lee Dong Gun-ssi.
The saving grace of this drama for me is Park Jung Eum. She should have won the Best Couple award with Ah-Choo Couple! LOL. As much she tried to be the villain of the drama, I find her adorable and endearing. Min Hyo Sang is the main villain of the drama but I never come to hate him.. I don't think he is a bad actor either...For me, I didn't like his wife the most. Her character should appear more often and stronger however that didn't happen so I find the makjang for this drama quite lacking.
Dong Sook and Tae Pyung couple is the most lovable one but they don't appear much. I don't know why the writer don't make them the main couple instead. It's so cute when Taepyung accepted Dongsook's daughter as his own. My hearts feel so much warmth when I see the couple on screen.
I had a lot of expectation for Cha In Pyo and Ra Miran couple but they honestly are the typical long term Korean couple. It's good for them to be realistic but I wish they was more story to their relationship. They obviously look very business couple.
While I think the makjang factor of this drama is lacking. I think I never rolled my eyes so much for a drama. I think their reactions and actions to every situation is just too over the top and I hate when the solution to the problem is so obvious.
Despite being the theme of the drama, the suit making isn't making me learn anything about suits. I think it is a miss opportunity to encourage people to purchase custom suits. Earlier in the show, I did have a glimpse of it but it's put on the back burner.
I'm sorry to compare but I'm reminded of a Japanese drama "Carnatian" which I really love and I learn so much for the drama. I love that they show how style evolved and why the main character grew fond of becoming a tailor. I was wishing this drama would do something similar to that.
I think I have mention enough times that I love school dramas because there's something about puppy love that gets me giddy. The romantic side of first, innocent and pure love just gets me cooing. Right now, I don't know if I will continue to watch school drama. I guess due to age factor and the fact it doesn't revolve around school romance makes my love for school drama lessen.
I graduated from college 6 years ago! Feeling in love with someone who's wearing a uniform is no longer cute, it's kinda creepy even if it's just a drama. I cannot watch the drama and not think of my age.
Mystery drama isn't my favorite drama, so I was a little reluctant to watch this drama at first despite my love for school drama. the first few episode felt a little slow and draggy. I was just a little curious but not on the edge of my seat. The factor that made me watch the show is the friendship in the drama.
The characters are well thought out, I think the story is quite interesting at some point but it's mostly draggy for my liking. I don't see myself watching it again but it's not a terrible drama. It's feature cast that are new in the scene and I can see them being the leads of the future. I hope they grow up healthily and soon, I don't have to feel creepy fawning over them. ahaha
I have one complaint though.. why is it all the Korean school drama I've watched always had someone attempt to commit suicide? I feel so uncomfortable.
It's been a while since I last blog and I usually try to blog as soon as I finish drama so I'll end up writing more frequently but I just feel a little lazy this time around now that I have cut down tremendously on watching Kdrama.
I recently revert back to Kpop.. I probably should start blogging more on that but that takes too much effort from me. It's been like 2 months since I last watch Romantic Doctor Kim... I really should have write this post sooner.
Anyway I have always write for myself, all dramas I have watched since the beginning of this blog, I never miss out on writing it on this blog. I shall crack my brain and try my best to come up with a decent review.
Unlike other drama, this drama actually was not on my radar. I don't think I see much promotion on this drama and actually assume that this drama will just premiere this year because I was not expecting to see Seo Hyun Jin this soon in the drama. I still love her character in Another Miss Oh and I almost dropped this drama.
I took my time to watch this drama.. probably tuned in after 2 weeks. I was so shocked at the first 2 episode of the drama because it had a lot going on. Honestly the hype did died down a little after the first 2 episode but it was still very engaging. I don't know whats with the obsession of office politic in Korean medical drama. At least this time it was a little bearable?
The cases are nothing unique but I enjoyed seeing them in action, I love the quirks of the character and I thought just like Jealousy Incarnate, they manage to tell each characters story well. I groan when I found out Doctors had 20 episode but when Romantic Dr. Kim had more, I was delighted. I really love Dr. Kim's voice! It's perhaps my favorite voice in Kdrama.
I found out that the word "romantic" in Korean doesn't exactly have the same meaning in English.. so yeah I was a little bummed out because Yeon Suk and Hyun Jin looked pretty good together. I would love to see them star in a real romantic drama!
Overall, I loved the drama and I do see myself watching it again.
I'm quite afraid to do a review on this drama because I don't see much international response towards this drama (meaning people who google for review might read this) and I don't know if I can bring justice to the drama because I'm a lousy writer. I blog for personal interest.
Based on the synopsis, I didn't think I want to watch the drama.. I don't usually read synopsis for dramas but there wasn't much buzz on the drama and I wanted to have a rough idea on what to expect. I was going to ignore it but it was the first time I saw 3 drama premiered at the same time so I wanted to see how it goes. The reviews online are also not much, but when there was, it was promising enough.
Oh My Geumbi is a story of a girl name Geumbi who suffers Niemann-Pick disease. It's a disease that affects her memory and mobility. After Memory, I wasn't sure if I could go through another round in a short period of time. Memory is a masterpiece indeed but it was draining my emotion in so many ways. Dementia is something I really wish never happen to anyone. I think it's one of the saddest disease.
I had the choice of not watching the show but why I stayed on? I just can't help but to admire young talents like Heo Jung Eun and I dare say that if she was nominated for Daesang, it would fit just right. That's how good she was in the drama. Every little gesture was just perfection.
In the past, when I wrote "I teared" I almost always meant figuratively. There might be a tear or two, but it's mostly because I was yawning before hand because it was sad enough for me to want to cry. This drama, I didn't even try to cry.. in fact most of the time I tried to keep myself together because it was just so sad and I watched in public on my phone. During the last episode.. I watched it at home and my tears were falling naturally. I had to pause and grab a puppy to comfort myself.
Maybe I was having PMS, because I knew the ending and I still cried. It was a open happy ending, I should be comforted but nope, the tears are falling for real. There are scenes that I thought was just so painfully realistic. Geumbi parents were arguing about how treatment should go and I tell you now that dilemma is real. I'm the main caregiver to my mom, so my dad fully trust me but when we got conflict, I can always let mom have the final say. I was so sad when Geumbi couldn't choose. Making the right choice for your love ones is never easy, because there's no best choice.
I know sad story is not for everyone, but if you're up for a challenge.. this is a drama that should be appreciated. It's a beautiful story nevertheless. You might not agree with all the things done in this drama but it will provoke your mind in thinking about the other possibilities.
The drama serves a reminder that everyone has a story and health is not to be taken for granted. If only people can see the world like Geumbi does, the world would be a better place. In a way, I think the story is a good representation of adoptive family. Blood may be thicker than water, but love conquers all.
Happy New Year.. like one week late! Sorry, I just need to feel like 2017 is really here to start writing again.
My top 5 best drama of the year
1. Age of Youth
2. Another Miss Oh
3. Memory
4. Signal
5. Jealousy Incarnate
Special mention : Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo because it only ends in 2017.
I'm going to do a review on the 3 main awards that happen at the end of 2016! I only cover the ones relevant to me, because I didn't watch ALL.
MBC
Daesang ; Lee Jong Suk
Although there is controversy regarding his acceptance speech, I didn't there's anyone else deserve the award better because the nominees are not exciting.
Drama of the Year ; W- Two Worlds
I didn't finish the drama. It was confusing on the later half of the drama and I didn't quite like the first half anyway.
Top Excellence Award : Lee Seo Jin and Uee
I really need to watch Marriage Contract.
Excellence Award : Lee Sung Kyung
Totally deserved it. She is Kim Bok Joo!
New Actor : Nam Joo Hyuk
He improved a lot! He made a lot of viewers cry with him and that's a really good sign.
Best Couple : Han Hyo Joo and Lee Jong Seok
Are you kidding me MBC? Not our Joon Hyung and Bok Joo couple?? Dang I am mad.
SBS
This award show gives out waay too many awards. Geez pick one! Better yet, I will pick for you! Here is my pick.
Daesang : Han Suk Kyu
D'oh. He is more than deserved... the award is made for him
Top Excellence : Jo Jung Seok and Kim Raewon, Park Shin Hye and Gong Hyo Jin
my bad.. even I find it hard to pick one but at least I tried! Both Doctors and Jealously Incarnate did well, I can't choose either.
Excellence Award : Yoo Yoon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin
I'm bias but I think they rightfully deserved it.
New Star and Teen Star award made no sense to me, I'm just gonna skip that!
KBS
This award is the only award I manage to watch, and after that.. I tried watching the other 2 and it was just painful to watch, in SBS Lee Hwi Jae is annoyingly not funny and filled with PPL. As for MBC award.. I don't watch much of MBC dramas.
Daesang : Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo
Expected it.. but should have given to Park Shin Yang. These two can just go win Top Excellence and no one will complain. Heck, they can also give it to Heo Jung Eun and I will be so satisfied.
Top Excellence : Park Shin Yang, Park Bo Gum and Kim Ha Neul
Eh.. Didn't expect Haneul to win but congrats anyway! Park Bo Gum is doing well indeed,
I agree with the other category so skipping that too.
Best Couple : Lee Se Young and Hyun Woo, Lee Sang Yoon and Kim Ha Neul, Ra Mi Ran and Cha In Pyo, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, Oh Ji Ho and Heo Jung Eun, Park Bo Gum and Kim Yoo Jung, Kim Ji Won and Jin Gu.
WTF is wrong with people choosing Heo Jung Eun and Oh Ji Ho as nominees to begin with? Should have been Five Kids Sung Hoon and Shin Hye Sun instead! Everyone wants the award and it's such a fun award. Should have omitted Park Bo Gum and Kim Ji Won who sadly were alone on stage because both partners were sick. Song- Song couple deserved it for sure because they even won best Asian couple!
