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As we grow older, our memories fade inevitably... I wish to keep them here, just between you and me... My beautiful diary...
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Best Korean Drama of 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 (Must Watch)
Also, due to popular requests, I've created a new blog post for Best Korean Dramas of 2013. Please be patient while the list grows =)
***Note: Some reviews may contain spoilers and are highlighted in black. Happy watching!!!
My Current Favorites and New K-Dramas of 2012
The Moon That Embraces The Sun (拥抱太阳的月亮)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
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Review: Just finished watching the final episode of TMTETS, bitter sweet ending. Kim Soo Hyun was so cute and innocent when he acted silly and all. The beginning (first episode particularly) was a bit dull, but just bare with it so that you wouldn't miss out the back-story. Good news is, episode 2 and onwards were getting more and more interesting with great acting from that two kids who played young Hwon and young Yeon. I cried so hard watching episode 5!!! For those who are looking forward to see Jung Il Woo and Kim Soo Hyun, just hang in there until the 6th episode.
Title: 해를 품은 달 / Haereul Poomeun Dal
Also known as: The Moon Embracing the Sun / The Sun and the Moon
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Period
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: 2012-Jan-04 to 2012-Mar-15 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Kim Soo Hyun as Lee Hwon
Han Ga In as Wol / Heo Yeon Woo
Jung Il Woo as Prince Yang Myung
Kim Min Seo as Yoon Bo Kyung
The story of the secret love between Lee Hwon, a fictional king of Joseon, and Wol, a female shaman.
Dream High 2
Ratings: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
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Review: To be honest, I was very disappointed by how the relationship between the leads unfolded throughout the series as I really wanted Kang So Ra to be with Jin Yoo Jin. But looking at the bright side, there were few of my most favorite scenes like when the Kirin students held some sort of welcoming party for the underage idols moving into the hostel, and the part when they performed "B Class Life" on the stage, simply entertaining! I felt like I wanna see more of their hidden talents as the episodes grew, considering most of them are still new and fresh in the entertainment industry, except Jin Woon (2 AM) and Ji Yeon (T-ara).
Title: 드림하이 / Dream High
Genre: School, Drama, Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2012-Jan-30 to 2012-Mar-20 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Jung Jin Woon (2 AM) as Jin Yoo Jin
Kang So Ra as Shin Hye Sung
Im Jae Bum as JB / Jang Woo Jae
Park Ji Yeon (T-ara) as Lian / Lee Ji Kyung
Park Seo Joon as Si Woo
Hyo Rin (SISTAR) as Nana / Lee Jae Hee
Ailee as Ailee
In Season Two, Kirin Arts High School has fallen from its top arts academy status into dire financial straits and is in danger of closing. This season follows a new group of students after the previous group graduated.
The school is taken over by OZ Entertainment Agency, who transfers their own idol stars over to the school to avoid the law that prohibits underage entertainers from performing after 10pm. Competition arises between the troubled students of Kirin and the newly transferred idols from OZ.
Shut Up Flower Boy Band (闭嘴,花美男乐队)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
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Review: Lovingly suggested by one of the readers here, and I thought, "Hey, no harm giving it a try right?". So there I went, started the first couple of episodes and I've got hooked up straight! It would take you to the kind of high school life that girls dream of having, with a bunch of pretty bad boys that keep your eyes open and never stop watching.
Title: 닥치고 꽃미남밴드 / Dakchigo Kkotminambaendeu
Previously known as: 꽃미남밴드: 안구정화 (Flower Boy Band: Eye Candy)
Genre: Youth, Romance, Drama
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: tvN
Broadcast Period: 2012-Jan-30 to 2012-Mar-20 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 23:00
Sung Joon as Kwon Ji Hyuk
L (Infinite) as Lee Hyun Soo
Lee Hyun Jae (Mate) as Jang Do Il
Kim Min Sook as Seo Kyung Jong
Yoo Min Kyu as Kim Ha Jin
Eye Candy is a six member underground rock band led by Byung Hee. When the group transfers into the prestigious Jungsang High School, they find their rival, Strawberry Fields. This is a story about the two rock bands and how they deal with friendship, relationships, and their passion for music.
Fashion King (时尚王)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Review: At last! I managed to wrap up all 20 episodes of "Fashion King" with my spare time *phew* I gotta admit that I was thrilled at the very beginning, as I was anticipated to see Yoo Ah In portraying more of his charisma and charm in this series, following his more prominent role in "Sungkyunkwan Scandal". I waited episode by episode, week by week, only to content myself with more and more disappointments. The storyline has grown to be so dragging, and I eventually lost my passion until the last four episodes, sparkles reignited and faded with a Hollywood-like ending.
Title: 패션왕 / Fashion Wang
Genre: Romance, Drama
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2012-Mar-19 to 2012-May-22 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday Night 21:55
Yoo Ah In as Kang Young Gul
Shin Se Kyung as Lee Ga Young
Lee Je Hoon as Jung Jae Hyuk
Kwon Yu Ri (SNSD) as Choi Anna
Fashion King tells the story of young aspiring designers in Dongdaemun Market as they dream of success, and the relationships, love, and challenges they face along the way. Kang Young Gul has never had any goals or dreams for a bright future until he meets Lee Ga Young. Together they work towards their dreams.
Rooftop Prince (屋塔房王世子)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Review: This is hilarious!!! I laughed so hard watching most of the episodes, especially episode 1 to 9. The story later preceded with sadness and anxiety which made me tear as hard as I laughed. Tae Yong and Park Ha, there was such a sweetly intriguing romance between two of them. Episode 19 touched me so deep that I couldn't help breaking down, drowning myself in a pool of tears... Eventually, all the mysteries unraveled with a heartfelt fairytale ending.
Title: 옥탑방 왕세자 / Oktabbang Wangseja
Also known as: Attic Prince
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2012-Mar-21 to 2012-May-24 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday Night 21:55
Micky Yoochun (JYJ) as Lee Gak / Yong Tae Yong
Han Ji Min as Park Ha
Lee Tae Sung as Yong Tae Moo
Jung Yoo Mi as Hong Se Na
A prince from the Joseon era, Lee Gak, is catapulted 300 years forward into the future in Seoul 2012 with his entourage, which includes Song Man Bo, Do Chi San and Woo Young Sul, when he tries to investigate the suspicious circumstances which surround the death of the girl he loved. In the present, he finds a girl who looks exactly like his beloved crown princess...
Love Rain (爱情雨)
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Review: I really liked the 70's retro style at the beginning of this drama, where every moment was captured so beautifully with the setting of fairy-tale like background and romantic tunes. It took me quite a while to get use to the roles of Jang Geun Suk and Yoona though, from the retro 70's to the modern 21st century and to fall in love with the cute couple all over again. Every love scene was simply so sweet and enjoyable until complications and sacrifice came across the father and son, mother and daughter... Vacillating situation and it remained uncertain until the last episodes, and ultimately, the lovely story concluded with a sweet and warming ending.
Title: 사랑비 / Sa-rang-bi
Also known as: Love Rain
Genre: Romance, Melodrama
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2012-Mar-26 to 2012-May-29 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Jang Geun Suk as Seo In Ha in the 70's / Seo Joon (In Ha's son)
Im Yoon Ah (SNSD) as Kim Yoon Hee in the 70's / Jung Ha Na (Yoon Hee's daughter)
Kim Si Hoo as Lee Dong Wook in the 70's / Lee Sun Ho (Dong Wook's son)
Son Eun Seo as Baek Hye Jung in the 70s
"Love Rain" depicts a 1970's pure love and a love from the present day at the same time. It shows how the offsprings of a previous ill-fated couple, who met in the 1970s, managed to meet and fall in love. Seo In Ha and Kim Yoon Hee, a art student and a shy beauty, met and fell in love with each other during college in the 1970s but unfortunately their love was fated to never be. Now in the present 21st century Korea, Seo In Ha's son, Seo Joon (a liberal photographer) meets and falls in with the daughter of Kim Yoon Hee, Jung Ha Na, a cheerful and energetic girl who's personality is different from her mother's. Will their love for each other keep them together or will they have to face the same fate as their parents?
Queen In Hyun's Man (仁显王后的 男人)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Review: Thank you, guys! For recommending this to me ;) I actually took a month off from K-drama, before I was able to open up my heart for another time-travel romance comedy like "Rooftop Prince" again. First, I was not emotionally ready or prepared. Second, both of them just share too much similarities. I struggled a little when checking out the first episode, but fortunately, the storyline did not fail to impress me or should I say it was abso-freaking-lutely addictive, BEST time-travel-love-story ever!!! I got myself completely drawn into "Queen In Hyun's Man" as soon as I started the second episode. Yoo In Na was cute and I really like her true to heart acting.
Title: 인현왕후의 남자 / Inhyeon Wanghu-ui Namja
Also known as: Queen Inhyun's Man / Queen and I
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: tvN
Broadcast Period: 2012-Apr-18 to 2012-Jun-07 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 23:00
Ji Hyun Woo as Kim Boong Do
Yoo In Na as Choi Hee Jin
Kim Jin Woo as Han Dong Min
Ga Deuk Hi as Jo Soo Kyung
Kim Boong Do is a scholar who had supported the reinstatement of Queen In Hyun when Jang heebin's schemes resulted in her being deposed and replaced as King Sukjong's queen consort. He travels 300 years into the future of modern Seoul and meets Choi Hee Jin, a no-name actress who is expecting a career renaissance through her role as Queen In Hyun in a TV drama.
To the Beautiful You (致美丽的你)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Review: If you loved watching the Taiwanese version of "Hanazakarino Kimitachihe" aka "花样少男少女" or the Japanese version of "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" aka "花ざかりの君たちへ", then I reckon you would never wanna miss out on the Korean version, "To the Beautiful You"! Lee Hyun Woo is such an innocent-looking sweetheart, don't you think? ♥ By pure chance, I noticed that Cha Eun Kyul kinda reminds me of You're Beautiful's Jeremy (Lee Hong Ki). If only Jae Hee and Eun Kyul were destined to be together, then the story would be perfect! It broke my heart every time to see him in tears...
Title: 아름다운 그대에게 / Areumdawun Geodaeege
Also known as: To the Beautiful You / Hana Kimi / For You In Full Blossom
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Youth
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2012-Aug-15 to 2012-Oct-04 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Choi Seol Ri (f(x)) as Goo Jae Hee
Choi Min Ho (SHINee) as Kang Tae Joon
Lee Hyun Woo as Cha Eun Kyul
Kim Ji Won as Seol Han Na
The series centers on Goo Jae Hee, a Korean girl who lives in the United States. One day, she sees a track and field competition on TV, and becomes attracted to one of the high jump competitors, Kang Tae Joon. She begins to idolize the young athlete and eventually transfers to Korea to attend the same school that Tae Joon attends after he suffers an accident that could potentially end his career. There is a catch, however: Tae Joon attends an all-boys high school and Jae Hee must disguise herself as a boy to enter.
Faith (神医)
Review: Yet another time-travel romance between two people from modern and ancient times, their love transcends time and space... I must admit that I was hooked at first, it was interesting, led me to wanting to find out the story a bit more but didn't finish the entire series. The storyline grew to become a bit draggy.
Title: 신의 / Shin-eui
Also known as: The Great Doctor
Genre: Historical, Romance, Time Travel, Fantasy
Episodes: 24
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2012-Aug-13 to 2012-Oct-30 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Lee Min Ho as Choi Young
Kim Hee Sun as Yoo Eun Soo
Yoo Oh Sung as Gi Cheol
Lee Philip as Jang Bin
Yoo Eun Soo (Kim Hee Sun) is a 33-year old plastic surgeon in the year 2012. She was originally a general surgeon, but quickly found that it was an overworked, under-paid profession and jumped ship to plastic surgery. Her dream is to someday open her own practice. But one day, Choi Young (Lee Min Ho) kidnaps her and takes her back to the Goryeo era because needing her medical skills. Their love story spans centuries but also warring beliefs. He gave up on love to be an unflinching warrior.
Arang and the Magistrate (阿娘使道传)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Review: Finally, something fresh and fascinating that has nothing to do with time-travel during this time-travel-fever phase. The unspeakable love between Arang (a ghost-turned human / human-turned ghost) and the magistrate. I agreed that it was a pretty decent ancient rom-com overall. There were times I was very engaged with the storyline especially the beginning. I wanted them to be attracted and falling in love with each other so much, also, Dol Swe (the magistrate Eun Oh's servant) and Bang Wool (the special gifted shaman) never failed to make me burst out laughing when they were together. 20 episodes may be a little draggy in my opinion, but I'm glad I managed to hang in there right til the end.
Title: 아랑사또전 / Arangsaddojeon / Arang and the Magistrate
Also known as: Arang / Arang Magistrate Story / Arang: Magistrate's Chronicle
Genre: Fantasy, Period, Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Action, Melodrama
Episodes: 20 + 1 special
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: 2012-Aug-08 (special), 2012-Aug-15 to 2012-Oct-18 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Lee Jun Ki as Kim Eun Oh
Shin Min Ah as Arang / Lee Seo Rim
Yun Woo Jin as Choi Joo Wal
Hwang Bo Ra as Bang Wool
A nobleman named Lee Eun-oh comes to town searching for his mother after hearing a rumor that she is staying at the village. He has the special ability to see spirits, but pretends he doesn't because he gets annoyed when spirits come up to him asking for a favor.
Arang has lost all her memories when she became a ghost and is unable to rest in peace until she finds out how she ended up dead. However, after appearing to three magistrates, none of them survive from the fright of seeing her. When she finds out that Eun-oh is able to see her, she begs for his help.
At first, Eun-oh rejects her request, but after seeing Arang's hairpin, which is the same hairpin he gave his missing mother, he changes his mind. He believes that if he helps her, Arang will regain her memories and tell him about his mother. He exasperatedly (then affectionately) nicknames her "Amnesia" and as the town's newly installed magistrate, together they investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, which may involve the mysterious nobleman Joo-wal and have supernatural ramifications.
May Queen
Ratings: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Review: I was unaware of its length, as in the irregular large number of episodes when I first started this drama. It's a melodrama and thus, get ready with boxes of tissues and be prepared to shed lots and of lots of tears. Kim Yoo Jung, the 13 year-old who played young Yeon Woo / Shaman Wol reached my heart again with her touching, heartfelt acting as young Hae Joo. Furthermore, I'm a fan of Kim Jae Won, always and forever. I am definitely, absolutely staying until the very last episode of "May Queen".
Title: 메이퀸 / Me-i-kwin / May Queen
Genre: Romance, Melodrama
Episodes: 38
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: 2012-Aug-18 to 2012-Dec-23 (Completed)
Air Time: Saturday & Sunday 21:50
Han Ji Hye as Chun Hae Joo
Kim Jae Won as Kang San
Jae Hee as Park Chang Hee
Son Eun Seo as Jang In Hwa
A story about young people who were born during a time of development for the shipbuilding industry. In their journey, there are ambition and love, betrayal and vengeance, failure and success.
Chun Hae Joo (Han Ji Hye) is a woman who pulls herself up from a harsh life and makes a name for herself in the shipbuilding industry. Park Chang Hee (Jae Hee) and Kang San (Kim Jae Won) are the two men who war for her love.
The Innocent Man
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Review: I was amused by the selfless love between Kang Ma Roo and Seo Eun Gi. Fate brought them together and their seed of love sprouts, rooted so firmly in both of their hearts. They meet, they revenge, fell in love and got hurt. The love-hate relationship never stop giving me adrenalin rush until the finish episode.
Title: 세상 어디에도 없는 착한남자 / Sesang Eodiedo Eobsneun Chakhan Namja
Also known as: 착한남자 (Nice Guy) / The Good Man Never Seen Before / No Such Thing As Nice Guys
Genre: Melodrama, Romance
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2012-Sept-12 to 2012-Nov-15 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Song Joong Ki as Kang Ma Roo
Moon Chae Won as Seo Eun Gi
Park Si Yeon as Han Jae Hee
Smart and hopeful medical student Kang Ma Roo (Song Joong Ki) has been in love all his life with his slightly older next-door neighbor Han Jae Hee (Park Si Yeon), a television reporter. He is an adoring boyfriend and she always considered Ma Roo her home. But when her situation takes a turn for the worse and Jae Hee becomes desperate to escape poverty, she meets a man who changes everything, a rich CEO who introduces her to a life of comfort. So she turns her back on Ma Roo, choosing money over love.
The brutal betrayal leaves Ma Roo fractured, not just angry, but a completely changed man. A few years later, Ma Roo is now 30 years old and works as a bartender and gigolo, no longer a "nice guy." He then meets Seo Eun Gi (Moon Chae Won), a young chaebol heiress who's being groomed to take over her father's conglomerate. Eun Gi is cold and calculating, business-savvy, and raised by her father to never show emotion to anyone.But Ma Roo intrigues her, and she becomes curious, and then interested, and then she can't stop thinking about him.
Ma Roo decides to take advantage of her as a pawn in his plans for revenge, and Eun Gi falls in love with him, not knowing that he's using her to get back at his ex Jae Hee, who happens to be Eun Gi's young, gold-digging stepmother. Just when Ma Roo is beginning to genuinely care for Eun Gi, she finds out the truth and they break up. But a car accident causes Eun Gi to lose her memory, and she enters Ma Roo's life again.
I Miss You (想你)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Review: The childhood love between Jung Woo and Soo Yeon, so sweet yet so bitter. It tears me down to see what Jung Woo has to go through to find Soo Yeon (Zoe) and to regain her love for him all over again.
Title: 보고싶다 / Bogoshipda
Also known as: Missing You
Genre: Melodrama, Romance
Episodes: 21
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: 2012-Nov-07 to 2013-Jan-17 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Park Yoochun as Han Jung Woo
Yoon Eun Hye as Lee Soo Yeon
Yoo Seung Ho as Kang Hyung Joon
Jang Mi In Ae as Kim Eun Joo
The drama revolves around a guy and a girl, who both experience a painful end to their first loves at the tender age of 15, and then meet again as adults by playing game of love hide and seek.
Han Jung Woo (Park Yoochun) has been a homicide detective for 2 years and he is looking for his childhood love, Lee Se Yeon (Yoon Eun Hye). Lee So Yeon is a fashion designer and often dream of Han Jung Woo searching for her.
Meanwhile, Kang Hyung Joon (Yoo Seung Ho) is a cold-hearted, charismatic fund manager, who tries to take revenge on Han Jung Woo because of the troubled relationship within their family.
Best Korean Drama of 2011
The episode 1 of the most anticipated Korean drama of 2011 has finally released on Jan 3rd (just yesterday). I'm very much looking forward for Kim Hyun Joong's special appearance in "Dream High"!!!
Dream High
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
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Review: It was like watching a bunch of teen idols "showing off" their talents, not up to Glee's, the American musical comedy-drama series standards but still very much entertaining. I admire IU's talents at this very young age of her. She caught my attention when she first picked up the guitar and sang with her angelic voice. Wooyoung and her made such a cute couple together. Also, for the first time, I had no clue of whom the lead actress gonna end up with until the very last episode.
Title: 드림하이 / Dream High
Genre: School, Romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2011-Jan-03 to 2011-Feb-28 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Kim Soo Hyun as Song Sam Dong
Taecyeon (2 PM) as Jin Guk
Suzy (Miss A) as Go Hye Mi
Ham Eun Jung (T-ara) as Yoon Baek Hee
Wooyoung (2 PM) as Jason
IU as Kim Pil Sook
"Dream High" takes place at Kirin High School of Art and follows the lives of students as they aspire to become superstars. Song Sam-Dong (Kim Soo-Hyun) lives in the country side and dreams of becoming an owner of a stock farm. He falls in love with Ko Hye-Mi (Bae Suji) at first sight and follows her to Kirin High School of Art. There he discovers his genius like musical talent. Jin-Gook (TaecYeon) is a gifted dancer, but a troubled student at school. The director of Kirin High School of Art ((Bae Yong-Jun)) recommends to Jin-Gook to enroll at his school. There, Jin-Gook's talents blossom and he now dreams of becoming a global star. Exchange student Jason (Wooyoung) comes to Kirin High after receiving the top score for new applicants. He comes from abroad and shows outstanding skills as a dancer. Ko Hye-Mi (Bae Suji) is the most popular girl at Kirin High. She carries herself as a confident girl, but inside hides a sad past. She dreamed of becoming a world renown classical vocalist, but after the collapse of her family she had no choice but to enter Kirin High School of Art. She is loved by Song Sam-Dong and Jin-Gook. Yoon Becky (Eun Jung) looks up to Ko Hye-Mi, who appears to have everything. They soon become rivals. Eria (Yoon Young-Ah) is a popular teen star. She enters Kirin High School of Art and becomes the object of admiration by her peers. She looks forward to having a "regular" school life.
My Princess (我的公主)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
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Review: I was charmed by Song Seung Hun in this fairy-tale-like story where the princess will eventually live happily ever after with the prince charming.
Title: 마이 프린세스 / My Princess
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: 2011-Jan-05 to 2011-Feb-24 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Song Seung Hun as Park Hae Young
Kim Tae Hee as Lee Seol
Park Ye Jin as Oh Yoon Joo
Ryu Soo Young as Nam Jung Woo
As a small girl, Lee Seol had a dream of becoming a princess. She's an orphan, and has been adopted when she was 5: since then, she had to work hard to make it into university, where she fell in love with one of her lecturer. This lecturer will later find out that lee Seol is actually a princess (a real princess).
Her sister gets jealous and tries to steal Lee Seol's place by winning Park Hae Young's heart.
Park Hae Young is a diplomat in charge of teaching Lee Seol what a princess has to know. He's the heir of a big company's CEO, ang graduated from Ivy League University: He's considered a a modern prince. He's nice to Lee Seol when other people are around, changes his behavior as soon as they're alone. Yet, he's somehow moved by this simple girl, who wants to talk to the citizen with her heart, and is more concerned about saving archeological treasures than learning how to dance.
Park Hae Young is surprised when his rich grandfather decides to return all the money he has earned to the community. Does it make sense? What are his reasons for doing that?
49 Days (49日)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
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Review: The best K-drama in 2011 I've ever watched so far with extraordinarily addictive and interesting storyline!!! I got hooked up as soon as I started the first episode. The story of the unconditional and irrevocable love between the characters was like a magnet that would gravitate a strong force causing you to spend all day or even nights chasing the episodes, one after another, and eventually came to a conclusion that the ending was not something you expected it to be.
Title: 49일 / 49 Il
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2011-Mar-16 to 2011-May-19 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Lee Yo Won as Song Yi Kyung
Nam Gyu Ri as Shin Ji Hyun
Jo Hyun Jae as Han Kang
Bae Soo Bin as Kang Min Ho
Jung Il Woo as Scheduler
A young woman named Ji Hyun was enjoying absolute bliss as she was about to be married with her fiancé, but her perfect life is shattered in a car accident that left her in a coma. She is given a second chance at life by a reaper, but it comes with a condition: she has to find three people outside of her family who would cry genuine tears for her. In order to do this, she borrows the body of Yi Kyung, a part-time employee at a convenience store.
Lie To Me (对我说谎试试)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
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Review: Loved and enjoyed the storyline as much as I did for "Coffee House", great acting from both the male and female leads too! However, the excitement of the storyline faded away towards the ending, so did my heart. Things seemed to be predictable and not so interesting anymore when the couple finally got together.
Title: 내게 거짓말을 해봐 / Naege Geojitmaleul Haebwa
Also known as: Try Lying to Me
Previously known as: 달콤한 스캔들 / Sweet Scandal
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2011-May-09 to 2011-Jun-28 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Yoon Eun Hye as Gong Ah Jung
Kang Ji Hwan as Hyun Ki Joon
Sung Joon as Hyun Sang Hee
Jo Yoon Hee as Oh Yoon Joo
Gong Ah Jung, a level 5 Ministry of Culture official, gets entangled in a web of lies when she mistakenly lies that she's married to Hyun Ki Joon, a hotel manager from an affluent family. Their relationship is further complicated when Ki Joon's ex-fiancée and a close friend of his brother's, Oh Yoon Joo, reappears in his life.
Can You Hear My Heart (你听见我的心吗)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
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Review: Another great series from Kim Jae Won following his more sounding and successful roles in "Wonderful Life" and "Great Inheritance" half a decade back. His killing smile never failed to charm audiences of any age even after years, like a walking portrait he is. It's certainly a good pick for something light-hearted with happy ending.
Title: 내 마음이 들리니 / Nae Maeumi Deulrini
Also known as: Do You Hear My Heart
Genre: Romance, Drama
Episodes: 30
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: 2011-Apr-02 to 2011-Jul-10 (Completed)
Air Time: Saturday & Sunday 21:45
Kim Jae Won as Cha Dong Joo
Hwang Jung Eum as Bong Woo Ri
Nam Goong Min as Jang Joon Ha
The love story of Cha Dong Joo, a man who's been rendered deaf after an accident but pretends he can hear, and Bong Woo Ri, a woman who's intelligent but pretends she's dim-witted to protect the dignity of her mentally handicapped father.
Baby-Faced Beauty (童颜美女)
Title: 동안미녀 / Dongan Minyeo
Also known as: Youthful Beauty / Pretty Young Woman
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2011-May-02 to 2011-Jul-05 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Jang Na Ra as Lee So Young
Choi Daniel as Choi Jin Wook
Ryu Jin as Ji Seung Il
Kim Min Seo as Kang Yoon Seo
The story of Lee So Young, a 34-year-old woman who's saddled with family debt and only has a high school qualifications, but dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Her youthful appearance is her only advantage; she is mistaken for a 25-year-old university graduate and subsequently lands her dream job when she's hired by a fashion design company, where she meets Choi Jin Wook, a man who looks more mature than his young age.
City Hunter (城市猎人)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
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Review: First episode was plain boring, but once you get rid of it, you're pretty much on the road to be entertained by the rest of the episodes. Lee Min Ho played the tough role beautifully, not just the usual pretty-boy type.
Title: 시티헌터 / City Hunter
Genre: Action, Romance
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2011-May-25 to 2011-Jul-28 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Lee Min Ho as Lee Yoon Sung
Park Min Young as Kim Na Na
Lee Joon Hyuk as Kim Young Jo
Hwang Sun Hee as Jin Soo Hee
Goo Ha Ra as Choi Da Hye
The story takes place in Seoul, 2011. Lee Yoon Sung is a talented MIT-graduate who's working on the international communications team at the Blue House. He encounters dangerous situations while solving a variety of cases, both big and small, for people who need his help, and eventually becomes a "city hunter."
You've Fallen For Me / Heartstrings (你为我着迷 / 你迷上我)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
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Review: Big love to the young and talented Jung Yong Hwa! His singing and acting never failed to impress me. I'm so glad to finally see him taking the lead role in this drama, playing both the acoustic and electronic guitars so handsomely. Very cliche love story but I really enjoyed watching both of them together.
Title: 넌 내게 반했어 / Neon Naege Banhaesseo
Previously known as: 페스티벌 / Festival
Genre: Romance, Music
Episodes: 15
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: 2011-Jun-29 to 2011-Aug-18 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Jung Yong Hwa (C.N. Blue) as Lee Shin
Park Shin Hye as Lee Kyu Won
Song Chang Ui as Kim Suk Hyun
So Yi Hyun as Jung Yoon Soo
Lee Shin is a university student majoring in modern music. He is also the vocalist and guitarist of the band "The Stupid." Shin is known for his good looks and strong passion for music, but in reality he is cold, lacks interest in anything unrelated to music and has neither dreams nor plans for the future. He initially likes Jung Yoon Soo, a dance professor at university, but this all changes when he meets Lee Kyu Won.
Lee Kyu Won is a bright and outgoing student who was born into a prestigious family and is majoring in traditional Korean instruments, especially the gayageum. Kyu Won's grandfather, Lee Dong Gun, is one of the top 3 traditional musicians of his age and his biggest wish is to see his granddaughter become a traditional music prodigy. Trying to live up to her grandfather's expectations, Kyu Won immerses herself in training and becomes a university student who knows nothing outside of her studies. As her friends are fans of "The Stupid", she was forced to go to the band's concert with them. There she saw Lee Shin performing live, and is immediately captivated by him.
The Princess' Man (公主的男人)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Review: The Princess' Man made my heart beats and fell in love again right when I was in a desperate dose of something more than good to keep myself entertained. It amazed and saddened me seeing the dynamic and persistent love between Lee Se Ryung and Kim Seung Yoo, caramel-ly sweet at the beginning but slowly grown with so much tears and sorrows... I really like Kim Ah Kang (Kim Yoo Bin), the cute little girl who also appeared in "Oh, My Lady!"
Title: 공주의 남자 / Gongjooeui Namja
Genre: Period, Romance
Episodes: 24
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2011-Jul-20 to 2011-Oct-06 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Moon Chae Won as Lee Se Ryung
Park Shi Hoo as Kim Seung Yoo
Song Jong Ho as Shin Myun
Hong Soo Hyun as Princess Kyung Hye
A tragic love story between the daughter of Prince Suyang and grandson of Kim Jong Seo. The son of Kim Jongseo, Seungyoo, is a handsome and wise man who carries a noble quality. Princess Seryeong, a daughter of King Sejo, aka prince Sooyang, is a cheerful, lively lady with a strong curiosity and bold personality. They fall in love instantly but later they find out that their parents are sworn enemies. It's a Chosun dynasty version of "Romeo and Juliet".
Flower Boy Ramyun Shop (花美男拉面馆)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
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Review: 100% heartfelt ♥ Definitely, absolutely, undeniably the BEST romance comedy of 2011 that you never want to miss out!!! Every single episode moves and touches my heart so deeply. I think I'm falling in love with Cha Chi Soo...
Title: 꽃미남 라면가게 / Kkotminam Ramyeongage
Also known as: Flower Boy Ramen Shop
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: tvN
Broadcast period: 2011-Oct-31 to 2011-Dec-20 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 23:00
Jung Il Woo as Cha Chi Soo
Lee Chung Ah as Yang Eun Bi
Lee Ki Woo as Choi Kang Hyuk
Park Min Woo as Kim Ba Wool
Jo Yoon Woo as Woo Hyun Woo
This romantic comedy deals with "pretty boys," who with good looks and individuality, operate a ramen shop with lively college girls and experience the happenings of daily life.
Me Too, Flower! (我也是花)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Review: I liked how precise and straightforward the characters are when expressing their true feelings and emotions. The kind of lead couple who are affectionate, dare to love and hate, and went through a roller-coaster ride with so much joy and tears... It gave me goosebumps every time they said or did something unintentionally to hurt each other. Very engaging storyline I must say!
Title: 나도, 꽃! / Na-do, Kkot!
Also known as: I'm A Flower, Too
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Episodes: 15
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: 2011-Nov-09 to 2011-Dec-28 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Yoon Shi Yoon as Seo Jae Hee
Lee Ji Ah as Cha Bong Sun
Han Go Eun as Park Hwa Young
Jo Min Ki as Park Tae Hwa
Seo Hyo Rim as Kim Dal
A tough female police officer who suffers from depression falls in love with a young multimillionaire whom she initially believed was a parking attendant. Instead of counting her lucking stars, she is taken aback by how rich he is. Officer Cha Bong-sun is a peculiar woman who defies the rigid social hierarchy and rails against it. And Seo Jae-hee, the millionaire boyfriend, is a peculiar man who falls in love with this quirky police officer. They fall passionately in love with each other. A crazy sort of love. A story about people, relationships and love
Best Korean Drama of 2010
Oh! My Lady
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
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Title: 오! 마이 레이디 / Oh! My Lady
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2010-Mar-22 to 2010-May-11 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 20:55
Chae Rim as Yoon Gae Hwa
Choi Si Won (Super Junior) as Sung Min Woo
Lee Hyun Woo as Yoo Shi Joon
Park Han Byul as Hong Yoo Ra
A spunky 35-year-old housewife, Yoon Gae Hwa, takes on the job of manager to prickly top star Sung Min Woo in order to earn enough money to regain custody of her child from her ex-husband. Romantic hijinks and hilarity ensues when they find themselves in an awkward living situation as Min Woo pays Gae Hwa to take care of his daughter, Ye Eun.
Prosecutor Princess (检察官公主)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
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Title: 검사 프린세스 / Geomsa Princess
Previously known as: 검사 마타하리 / Prosecutor Mata Hari
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2010-Mar-31 to 2010-May-20 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesdays & Thursdays 21:55
Kim So Yeon as Ma Hye Ri
Park Shi Hoo as Seo In Woo
Han Jung Soo as Yoon Se Joon
Choi Song Hyun as Jin Jung Sun
Ma Hye Ri is a woman with an excellent memory and ability to focus, which allowed her to pass the bar exam with ease. Despite her talents, she is more interested in being fashionable and dislikes hard work so she is far from being an ideal prosecutor and has doubts about her suitability for her job. Through her conflicts with senior colleagues and struggles with difficult cases, however, Hye Ri gradually matures into a brilliant prosecutor with a sense of duty and justice.
Personal Preference (个人趣向)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
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Review: Honestly, I didn't quite like his role in "Boys Over Flowers" when acting as Goo Jun Pyo, the F4 leader with curly hair and stuff, but I did enjoy seeing his more mature and manly act in "Personal Taste".
Title: 개인의 취향 / Kaeinui Chwihyang
Also known as: Kae In's Taste / Personal Taste
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: 2010-Mar-31 to 2010-May-20 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Son Ye Jin as Park Kae In
Lee Min Ho as Jeon Jin Ho
Kim Ji Suk as Han Chang Ryul
Wang Ji Hye as Kim In Hee
Jeon Jin Ho is a straight guy who pretends to be gay in order to become Park Kae In's roommate. His hobbies include organization and ironing, and he's known for his stoic poker face. He's a stickler for cleanliness, but he also has a talent for figuring out a women's feelings. Kae In is very trusting even though she has a habit of being betrayed. However that doesn't stop her from giving people the benefit of doubt and Jin Ho is no different. How will Kae In react when she finds out that her gay roommate is not actually gay at all and that he has fallen for her?
Cinderella's Sister (灰姑娘的姐姐)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
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Review: A story with exaggerated emotions (lots of tears and crying, screaming and fighting), stereotypical characters, and interpersonal (between loved ones) conflicts. It makes your heart sore watching them hurting the people who love and care for them the most, and being separated from each other.
Title: 신데렐라 언니 / Cinderella Unni
Also known as: Cinderella's Stepsister / A Modern Story of Revenge
Genre: Romance, Melodrama
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2010-Mar-31 to 2010-Jun-03 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Moon Geun Young as Song Eun Jo
Seo Woo as Goo Hyo Sun
Chun Jung Myung as Hong Ki Hoon
Taecyeon (2 PM) as Han Jung Woo
A modern day adaptation of Cinderella with a twist as our Cinderella, Goo Hyo Sun, is loved by everyone whereas her stepsister, Eun Jo, has a dark past and struggles with the fact that her mother starts to care more for Hyo Sun than her.
Coffee House (咖啡屋)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
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Review: I would say that Kang Ji Hwan's role as Lee Jin Soo is the most significant attraction in "Coffee House". Despite the sweet smile of the 33 year-old that could melt every girl's heart, the drama also has a great and addictive story line that makes you burst into tears and laughter. How I wish he and she could end up together.
Title: 커피하우스 / Coffee House
Previously known as: 페이지 원 / Page One
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 18
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2010-May-17 to 2010-Jul-27 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 20:55
Kang Ji Hwan as Lee Jin Soo
Park Si Yeon as Seo Eun Young
Ham Eun Jung (T-ara) as Kang Seung Yeon
Jung Woong In as Han Ji Won
Lee Jin Soo made it big after writing several thriller novels and establishing himself as a talented novelist. He works for Seo Eun Young, the owner of the biggest publishing company in Korea, and has a long-time friendship with her. Jin Soo has lots of fans, especially female ones, and he seems to be the perfect match for any woman... but what no one knows is that he is actually a bit weird and sarcastic, has lots of strange habits, and holds a dark secret. The one who has to cope with him and his habits is his secretary, Kang Seung Yeon, who begged him for this job to become a pro instead of the below-average girl that she really is. On top of that, there is also the return of Han Ji Won, Eun Young's ex-fiance, whom she despises. Ji Won tries to win Eun Young back, but she has her eyes set on Jin Soo.
Sungkyunkwan Scandal (成均馆绯闻)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Review: This is awesome!!! If you've already finished watching "You're Beautiful" and desperately looking for something similar, then I'm pleased to let you know that "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" is just the right dose of cuteness and sweetness for you.
Title: 성균관 스캔들 / Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Genre: Period, Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2010-Aug-30 to 2010-Nov-02 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Micky Yoochun (JYJ) as Lee Sun Joon
Park Min Young as Kim Yoon Hee
Song Joong Ki as Goo Yong Ha
Yoo Ah In as Moon Jae Shin
Sungkyunkwan Scandal is set in Sungkyunkwan University in the late Joseon era during the reign of King Jeongjo, revolving around the exploits and love stories of four youths. When her younger brother's illness worsens and their family is in danger of being evicted from their house for lack of money, Kim Yoon Hee enters the school under his name, disguised as a boy in her desperation to support him. There, she becomes friends with the intelligent and upright Lee Sun Joon, the playboy Goo Yong Ha and rebellious Moon Jae Shin.
Mischievous Kiss (恶作剧之吻)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
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Review: The visual effect and everything about his drama is so dreamy and impossibly beautiful, really loved it. In fact, Kim Hyun Joong did a better job playing his role in "Playful Kiss" than "Boys Over Flowers" this time, more expressions. How about a deeper and more emotionally driven character for him in the future? I'm very much looking forward to see that!
Title: 장난스런 키스 / Jangnanseureon Kiss
Also known as: Playful Kiss, Naughty Kiss
Genre: Romance, School
Episodes: 16 + 7 SP (Youtube version)
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: 2010-Sep-01 to 2010-Oct-21 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Kim Hyun Joong as Baek Seung Jo
Jung So Min as Oh Ha Ni
Lee Tae Sung as Bong Joon Gu
Lee Si Young as Yoon He Ra
Based on the popular manga, Oh Ha Ni is a clumsy student who falls for the perfectionist, Baek Seung Jo. However, Seung Jo is indifferent towards her and rejects her love. When Ha Ni's house collapses, she and her father moves into his long-time friend's house. It turns out that Seung Jo is the friend's son and Ha Ni is given the opportunity to be near the guy she loves. Will she be able to move Seung Jo's heart?
Mary Stayed Out All Night (玛丽外宿中)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
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Review: This would be the second time seeing Jang Geun Suk playing the role as a band vocalist and guitar player in a drama, after "You're Beautiful" in 2009. The two roles are pretty much similar, with the exclusion of him being in a rock band rather than an idol group this time. I personally liked Kim Jae Wook's acting in "Mary Stayed Out All Night" and that was the main and only reason that kept me going with the drama.
Title: 매리는 외박중 / Maerineun Oebakjoong
Also known as: Marry Me, Mary!
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2010-Nov-08 to 2010-Dec-28 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Moon Geun Young as Wi Mae Ri
Jang Geun Suk as Kang Moo Kyul
Kim Jae Wook as Byun Jung In
Kim Hyo Jin as Seo Joon
Wi Mae Ri is the cheerful, pragmatic daughter of a failed businessman who had grown used to being constantly on the move to escape from debtors. She becomes fast friends with the free-spirited indie singer Kang Moo Kyul when she nearly ran him over in a car. Meanwhile, her father Wi Dae Han is saved from his debtors by his old friend, Jung Suk, who had just returned from considerable success in the Japanese entertainment industry. Jung Suk, who had harboured a secret love for Mae Ri's mother, sets up a deal with Dae Han to have Mae Ri marry his son, Jung In. In her desperate to escape this predicament, Mae Ri begs Moo Kyul to pose as her husband, and finds herself in even more trouble than before when her father proposes a 100-day period in which she has to divide her time equally between Moo Kyul and Jung In, after which she has to decide who to marry.
My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox (我的女友是九尾狐)
Title: 내 여자친구는 구미호 / Nae Yeojachinguneun Gumiho
Also known as: My Girlfriend is a Gumiho
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2010-Aug-11 to 2010-Sep-30 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Lee Seung Ki as Cha Dae Woong
Shin Min Ah as Gumiho
No Min Woo as Park Dong Joo
Park Soo Jin as Eun Hye In
On one day after Cha Dae Woong ran away from his grandfather, he accidentally freed a nine-tailed fox who was closed in a painting for about 500 years. He didn't realize what he has done, until the Gumiho (nine-tailed fox),who took the form of a beautiful woman, appeared in front of him. Dae Woong was really frightened that he ran away from her and fell on the riverbank.Since he was severely injured, Gumiho came to save him and gave him her most precious bead to share with him the mystic fox' strength, as she owes him her freedom. Gumiho then asked him if he can help her become human and how to act like one. In return, she allowed him to use her bead for him to shoot for his dream action movie despite his body's severe condition. As time goes by, their mutual relationship grew deeper as they start to fall for each other.
King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo (烘焙王金桌球)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Review: Filial piety, generosity, kindhearted, determination... Kim Tak Goo just has it all and it's like a perfect character that's impossible to exist!!! Not to forget, the intrigue storyline made me tear so so much!
Title: 제빵왕 김탁구 / Jeppangwang Kim Tak Goo
Also known as: Baker King, Kim Tak Goo / Bread, Love and Dreams
Genre: Family, Romance
Episodes: 30
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2010-Jun-09 to 2010-Sep-16 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Yoon Shi Yoon as Kim Tak Goo
Eugene as Shin Yoo Kyung
Joo Won as Goo Ma Joon
Lee Young Ah as Yang Mi Sun
Kim Tak Goo is the eldest son of Goo Il Joong, the president of Samhwa Enterprise, a legend in the baking industry. Although he is an extremely talented baker and seemed destined to succeed his father as president, Goo Il Joong's family plotted to rob him of his inheritance because he was born to Il Joong's mistress. Tak Goo's determination to become number one in the baking industry drives him to rebuild his career from scratch despite the many trials he faces.
Secret Garden (秘密花园)
Title: 시크릿 가든 / Secret Garden
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Melodrama
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2010-Nov-13 to 2011-Jan-16 (Completed)
Air Time: Saturday & Sunday 21:45
Hyun Bin as Kim Joo Won
Ha Ji Won as Gil Ra Im
Yoon Sang Hyun as Choi Woo Young / Oska (Joo Won's cousin)
Kim Sa Rang as Yoon Seul
The drama tells the story of Kim Joo Won (Hyun Bin), an arrogant and eccentric CEO who maintains the image of seeming perfection, and Gil Ra Im (Ha Ji Won), a poor and humble stunt woman whose beauty and body are the object of envy amongst top actresses. Their accidental meeting, when Joo Won mistakes Ra Im for actress Park Chae Rin, marks the beginning of a tense, bickering relationship, through which Joo Won tries to hide a growing attraction to Ra Im that both confuses and disturbs him. To complicate matters further, a strange sequence of events results in them swapping bodies.
Best Korean Drama of 2009
Boys Over Flowers (花样男子)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
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Title: 꽃보다 남자 / Kgotboda Namja
Also known as: Boys Before Flowers
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 25
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2009-Jan-05 to 2009-Mar-31 (Completed)
Air Time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Lee Min Ho as Gu Jun Pyo
Kim Hyun Joong as Yoon Ji Hoo
Ku Hye Sun as Geum Jan Di
Kim Bum as So Yi Jeong
Kim Joon (T-Max) as Song Woo Bin
Jan Di is an average girl whose family owns a dry cleaning store located near the luxurious and well known Shin Hwa College. Jan Di meets the four richest and most spoiled boys known as the F4. After saving a boy from jumping off the roof of Shinhwa High School, she is admitted into the school on a swimming scholarship. Jan Di tries to avoid confrontation with the F4 at all cost because she knows what happens to those that stand against them. However, when Jan Di's friend, Oh Min Ji, accidentally gets ice cream on the leader of the F4's shoes, she's forced to declare war on the leader of the F4, Goo Joon Pyo. What will happen though, when she falls in love with someone from the F4 and Goo Joon Pyo start feeling something for her too? Will the love triangle disrupt F4 and change their lives forever?
My Fair Lady (拜托小姐)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Review: The motivation of me watching this was all from Jung Il Woo. I couldn't help but to find some other drama series that he once acted in, besides "49 Days", while waiting for the "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" episodes to release every week. Lovely soundtracks but not Jung Il Woo's role as Lee Tae Yoon. I would rather see him acting as Seo Dong Chan.
Title: 아가씨를 부탁해 / Agassireul Pputakae
Also known as: Take Care of Agassi / Take Care of My Lady / My Fair Lady
Previously known as: 레이디 캐슬 / Lady Castle
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: 2009-Aug-19 to 2009-Oct-08 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Yoon Eun Hye as Kang Hye Na
Yoon Sang Hyun as Seo Dong Chan
Jung Il Woo as Lee Tae Yoon
Moon Chae Won as Yeo Eui Joo
Kang Hye-na, the only successor of Kang-san Group, is the owner of the 'Lady Castle' and lives a 'princess-like' life with her servants. Hye-na's parents died from a plane accident and her grandfather brought her up. Hye-na is strong-headed and selfish, whose world revolves around her because she could not experience the warmth of a family whilst growing up. One day, she comes across Dong-chan when she is carelessly driving and knocks into Dong-chan's truck in which he is shipping flowers. She knocks out a bunch of flowers from his truck so Dong-chan goes to complain. She refuses to apologize but just gives him money. She drives away although Dong-chan isn't satisfied. He chases after her and eventually cuts her of at the end of a road. Kang Hye-na ignores this and just drives straight into his truck. As a consequence of this he makes Hye-na do community service, kidnaps her, and appears in front of her as the new household manager. Hye-na makes every effort to throw him out from the Castle, but Dong-chan refuses to budge.
You're Beautiful (原來是美男)
Ratings: ★★★★★★★★★☆
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Review: You're Beautiful or more commonly known as Go Mi Nam (the lead female character) or A.N.JELL (the band's name), is one of my most favorite Korean drama of all time. Big love to all the soundtracks and members of A.N.JELL, especially Kang Shin Woo (Jung Yong Hwa from C.N. Blue). Jeremy (Lee Hong Ki from F.T.Island) was cute too!!! Though the ending was not something that I hoped for, but I really had fun watching them. It's undeniably a wonderful drama that you couldn't afford to miss out!
Title: 미남이시네요 / Minami Shineyo
Also known as: He's Beautiful / You're Handsome
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: SBS
Broadcast Period: 2009-Oct-07 to 2009-Nov-26 (Completed)
Air Time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Jang Geun Suk as Hwang Tae Kyung (A.N.JELL)
Kang Soo Han as Young Tae Kyung
Park Shin Hye as Go Mi Nam (Male) / Go Mi Nyu (Female) (A.N.JELL)
Lee Hong Ki (F.T. Island) as Kang On Yu / Jeremy (A.N.JELL)
Jung Yong Hwa (C.N. Blue) as Kang Shin Woo (A.N.JELL)
The management company of the idol group A.N.JELL insisted on adding a new singer to the group as the lead vocal, Tae Kyung's voice was hurting. However,the new member, Mi Nam, had to go to the States to repair a botched eye job just before signing the contract. His agent came up with the idea of having his twin sister, Mi Nyu,to stand in for him and pretend that she was her brother. The two of them grew up in an orphanage and Mi Nyu, who was all set to become a nun, agreed to this charade as she didn't want to spoil her brother's chance of fame which would make it easier to look for their mother.
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802 comments:
wah... you watch a lot korea movie!ReplyDelete
But, you understand korea language? Hehehe
I need to give this drama a jong! I like Korea drama too only thing is I prefer an english subtitle.ReplyDelete
But why? I think Chinese subtitle is the best for Korean drama / movies, short and precise!
Because I can't read chinese la.... :pReplyDelete
to say totally can't is a lie.. I know tiny bit but not enough for everything on the screen :)ReplyDelete
wooooow!!good choices!!how come your list doesnt include "My girlfriend is a Gumiho" and "Secret Garden"?? this two is my most favorite of all!!!!ReplyDelete
i reali like michevous kiss n deim high.ReplyDelete
I don't know, just doesn't like those two even after I attempted to watch the first episodes ;)
Good taste! Hehe :D
Thank you because I wouldn't have known Personal Taste if there weren't this website and I really really enjoyed this drama!!!ReplyDelete
You're most welcome ;) I'm so glad that you really enjoyed the drama I recommended here ^^
no secret garden? SG is one of the best dramas i've ever seenReplyDelete
Not on my list unfortunately... But most people do love that series ;)
I have just finished Brilliant legacy and really enjoyed it! I actually looking for a new one but just don't know where to start. So far I've watched Goong, coffee prince, my GF is a gumiho, pasta pasta and one fine day (which I found so so..) any suggestions?ReplyDelete
Erm, do you prefer series with good looking guys or girls? "49 Days" is the new Korean drama which I'm currently addicted to, pretty fresh and interesting storyline =)
Hey, I haven't watch Brilliant Legacy yet. You may try Cinderella's Sister or 49 Days, cheers =)
I'll check it out. Thx for the replies :)ReplyDelete
currently watching my princess. thanks for the review. really makes myself more excited to finish it and find out the ending!ReplyDelete
ahhhm... hi! wer can i view the special of playful kiss? can't find it... :((ReplyDelete
No worries ;)
ƒikri ƒadzil:
No problem, feel free to share your thoughts and comments after you finish watching it ^^
Hi there, you can watch them here http://christinayy.blogspot.com/2010/12/watch-playful-kiss-mischievous-kiss.html
All you need is a P2P software called QVOD Player that allows you to watch while downloading the series, cheers =)
What a wonderful blog, Sister! Your blog is really helpful. My wife is a huge fan of K-Dorama. Sometimes it's hard for me to choose which K-Dorama to buy her for suprise, because she doesn't like sad and bad ending stories. And I'm not a fan myself. But when I saw your blog, it's really inspiring. I decided to take DREAM HIGH.ReplyDelete
Thanks a lot! See ya...
Thanks Theresia! =)
You've made a good choice! "Dream High" is a very inspiring musical teen drama, hopefully your wifey would like and enjoy it, see yas!
love mischievous kiss too!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMonday, June 20, 2011
I recently started watching my first K-Drama, which is Boys Over Flowers. When I'm done with that, I'm plan to watch Coffee Prince, You're Beautiful, Princess Hours, and most of the shows on your list. Based on this, can you suggest any other K-Dramas that I might like?ReplyDelete
Hi Chrissy, are you a fan of Yoon Eun Hye? You might like the currently airing Kdrama that she's starring in, Lie To Me. My some other recommendation would be My Princess and Playful Kiss (the blonde hair guy from Boys Over Flower is the lead).
- AnonymousTuesday, June 21, 2011
I read about Playful Kiss when researching other K-Dramas, and I planned on watching it anyway. These shows seem way better than American shows which it is what I am used to and I just decided to find something new, I might spend my whole summer break watching. What are some good K-Dramas from 2009?ReplyDelete
i have watched mischievous kiss, dream high, personal preference, and am watching lie to me !! how many episodes are left to lie to me ?
i love Kdramas...although im from india its jst amazing n im so addicted to Kdramas..plz tel me more dramas that i can watch
tracy !!!
Hi Chrissy, the only two K-dramas I've watch during that time were Boys Over Flowers and You're Beautiful (my most favorite).
Feel free to check out these popular K-dramas fom 2009 and tell me how would you like them.
Shining Inheritance (http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Shining_Inheritance)
Cinderella Man (http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Cinderella_Man)
Queen Seon Deok (http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Queen_Seon_Duk)
City Hall (http://wiki.d-addicts.com/City_Hall)
East of Eden (http://wiki.d-addicts.com/East_of_Eden)
Hey Tracy, there are two episodes left for "Lie To Me". The drama is expected to finish in next week, making them 16 episodes all together =)
I'll share more K-dramas from time to time, so don't worry. "Heartstrings / You've Fallen For Me" is the one that I've been waiting so long, starring Jung Yong Hwa and Park Shin Hye who didn't end up being together in "You're Beautiful".
Wow, my wife loves "Dream High" sooo... much. I gave her the DVD's last week as a surprise. Thank's Sis, your blog is really helpful. Btw, I'm planning to buy her "Playful Kiss" too. And...what do you think of "200 Pounds Beauty"? Do you think it's good?ReplyDelete
Good to know that! I watched "200 Pounds Beauty" few years ago, but I remember it was quite a good one though ;)
Thanks for your blog! I love Korean drama and your list is really helpful. :) kudos to you.. :)
do i need to download any software to download this dramas?ReplyDelete
Hi there, no problem! You're welcomed to share any other good K-dramas with us too =)
Yes Jill, download the QVOD Player first before clicking on the episode links.
- AnonymousWednesday, July 13, 2011
Thank you so much for this amazing blog. I'm really obsessed with Korean dramas. This blog helped me continue to watch amazing dramas. Please continue to post new dramas and review on to this blog. Thank you!ReplyDelete
You're most welcome here! I'd surely share more and more of them in the future. So feel free to come back and share, if you found any too ;)
hey dear..i've installed the qvod player..then,,how to download the drama?i'm confused...ReplyDelete
Hi there. First you'd have to click on the episode links, one by one. Make sure you access them using IE (Internet Explorer) instead of Firefox or any other browsers as it might not invoke the QVOD Player.
After clicked, a new page will open with a video loading, wait a while and check if the video is loading in the QVOD Player as well, under the "Net Tasks" tab.
Once the video beginning to load, you may close the IE window and let it continue downloading in the player. You don't have to wait for the video to be downloaded completely, just click play and watch whenever you like.
Hope this would help you, cheers!
- AnonymousSaturday, July 16, 2011
Master of Study is another awesome drama. :)ReplyDelete
love your choice of the best kdramas of 2010-2011. i've watched most of them and loved it. :D btw, did you forget to put Secret Garden on the list? lol kidding. it's just Secret Garden is by far the best kdrama i've everrrr watched, and i still can't get over it. haha. im quite surprised you didnt put that drama on you list. it's a must see for everyone! :PReplyDelete
my first asian drama was Hana yori dangoReplyDelete
it was by coincidence actually n I love it
since then i watch kdrama Japanese drama r too much exagerated scenes for me lol
so far my favorites kdrama are the greatest love, royal family, Iris, and a man called god
by the way Korean actors are really cute i was surprised!!!!!!!!
You should watch SECRET GARDEN. This list can't be called the "BEST" without it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, July 22, 2011
49 days is 2x better than secret garden for me!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, July 22, 2011
I've recently started watching K-dramas and I must say that they are very interesting with beautiful plots.I liked watching the recently concluded 'Can you hear my heart' very much in addition to 'Secret Garden','Shining Inheritance','Sungkyunkwan Scandal','My Girl' and 'Full House'.I have also watched some of the dramas mentioned in your blog and they are also very entertaining.Thank you for the information on other K-dramas.I'm looking forward to enjoy watching them :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSaturday, July 23, 2011
hi i m from Turkey. I watched many of the K-dramas and i had just watched Lie to me, it was so so. I would like to watch a new drama but i couldn't decide. I looked most of the websites and comments. I stayed of 49 Days and Secret Garden... Which is better i don't know:) Could you help me?:)ReplyDelete
Your blog is so sweet Christina:)
Cool~ Thanks for sharing with us!
Hey, I know... It was such a popular K-drama that almost everyone likes it, but I just couldn't even finish watching the first episode of "Secret Garden". Thanks for the friendly reminder ;)
Hi there, I haven't have time to watch those four that you mentioned, but you're not the first one who gave compliments about them. So I'm pretty sure they are very much worth watching, thanks! ^^
*high 5* I really enjoyed every single episode of "49 Days", from the beginning until the end. Cheers to "49 Days" supporters!
I couldn't agree more with you! It's almost like watching a fairy-tale. And "Full House" was definitely one of my favorite K-dramas back then. Thanks for the recommendations! Do come back to share more with us =)
Hi Melike, thanks for liking my blog *cuddle* I'd personally recommend you "49 Days" since I've already finish watching that series. Big love to the storyline as well as the actors and actresses. Anyway, do come back and share what you feel when you're done watching it!
- AnonymousSaturday, July 23, 2011
i don't know why "My girlfriend is a gumiho" was not included in the list. that series just about topped all the series you posted above. I hate mischievous kiss and mary stayed out all night. No offense but some of the series you posted, with the exception of "my princess" and "prosecutor princess" are not that much to see, really. The only good point they have is a good looking actor. just my few cents... sorry.. =)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMonday, July 25, 2011
Hi! I only watched Coffee Prince when it was aired here in our country. btw, i suggest you watch "Say you love me" starring Kim Rae Won, also "Wonderful life". Wonderful life is one of the best Kdrama ive ever watched :) Im currently watching "Single dad in love". I try to watch Kdrama that's not so popular :D hope you'll like it. I suggest you watch Wonderful Life first :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousTuesday, July 26, 2011
is my princess a better drama or lady castle??ReplyDelete
- AnonymousWednesday, July 27, 2011
to anonymous recommending "Wonderful life", yeah, its cute... but... that's way back 2005. this blog is about Kdramas in 2010 and 2011, hehe. ^_^ReplyDelete
- AnonymousWednesday, July 27, 2011
I loved dream high i think it has such an amazing and captivated love triangle. I didn't even know which guy she would pick until the last few episodes which is very rare in korean dramas. I just want to know is heartstrings any good?ReplyDelete
- Gladys ElaineThursday, July 28, 2011
mary stayed out all night a.k.a MARRY ME MARY! is the best, iloveyou jang geun seuk!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousThursday, July 28, 2011
I am Linda, i also like korea drama..ReplyDelete
I think "My Girl" , "Boy Before Flower",is one of the best drama.. But lately i want to find the best korean drama , can u recomment to me?
- AnonymousFriday, July 29, 2011
I can just recomend out of these:ReplyDelete
Dream High, City Hunter, Cinderella's Sister & Secret Garden! Was so hooked of them..
you should also try:
White Christmas (if you like mistery), Baby-faced Beauty & Sunkyunkwan Scandal!
I understand that there are quite a lot of people who heart this drama. I tried to watch it myself but didn't really like it somehow. That is why it was not listed in the first place.
But due to overwhelming requests, I finally included "Secret Garden" and "My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox" on my list, cheers ;)
I was told that "Coffee Prince" was nice but still haven't really watch it until now, as I'm so hooked up with "Heartstrings" at the moment. "Wonderful Life" was one of the most touching K-drama I've ever watched, but that was already few years back~ Thanks for your recommendations anyway =)
Sorry to tell you this, but I really have no idea since I've only watch "My Princess". Do tell me which one is better after you watch them both, thanks!
Hi there, thanks for clearing things up for me! :-D
Totally agreed with you! I love "Heartstrings", partially because my favorite actor / singer taking the lead role in it, and to witness the love chemistry between Jung Yong Hwa and Park Shin Hye being reignited once again...
Have you watch "You're Beautiful"? I wanted the couple to be together so much, but the ending really disappointed me a lot finding her to be with another guy instead.
Gladys Elaine:
I'm sure you do ;p
Hi Linda, is there any particular actor or actress that you wish to see them in the drama?
Thanks for sharing with us. I tried "White Christmas" but didn't really like it. Maybe the actors are still young and aren't really good at acting yet. But I'll surely have a good look at "Baby-faced Beauty" and "Sunkyunkwan Scandal".
- Jennifer ParkSaturday, July 30, 2011
It is as if we have the same taste !!!yeah Ur beautiful is one my favorite as well. I am watching heartstrings now b/c of Jung Yong Hwa and the cast from ur beautiful!! Yeah brilliant taste u have!:DReplyDelete
Although these are fairly recent dramas i also like My Girl! :D Cheers!!
- MILDREDMonday, August 01, 2011
;;;;;i love the more the boys over flowers:;;;;;;i love leeminho so much .... bgay tlaga tlaga cla ni hyesun,,,,, WE LOVE MINSUNReplyDelete
- AnonymousSaturday, August 06, 2011
My top 20 korean/taiwanese dramas that truly struck me and gave me goosebumps :)ReplyDelete
*49 days
*queen seon deok
*shining inheritance
*my girl
*secret garden
*autumn concerto
*princess hours
*coffee prince
*perfect match
*my gf is a gumiho
*You're beautiful
*playful kiss
*forbidden love
*jumong1 and jumong 2(kingdom of the wind)
*kim sam soon
*My fair lady/take care of the young lady
*oh my lady
*boys over flowers
*Prosecutor princess/my princess
Mabuhay Philippines!
- AnonymousSunday, August 07, 2011
heyy every one jus finished watchin 49 days itss reallyy good and its quite sadda lookin for another drama any saggestions here are some of the ones i hve already watched :ReplyDelete
boys over flowers
personal preference
playful kiss
i am sam
coffee prince
goong (princess hours)
my princess
dot ask me about the past
shining inheritance
Prosecutor princess
my girl
take care of the young lady
your'e beautiful
49 days
anddd so on.....
I totally agree with 49 days! The best storyline!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSaturday, August 13, 2011
were actually the same i love watching series esp. korean and japanese series coz the story is short not like american series you need to wait for another year for the next season ...all the drama that u posted are the dramas that i liked ...good choice :-))ReplyDelete
The best K-drama for me is 49 days and cutest is My girlfriend is a nine tailed foxReplyDelete
I really like your website! Because of you I tried out watching Korean Dramas a half year ago and now I love these series and can't live without them anymore !!! :-))ReplyDelete
I also convinced some of my friends trying out K-pop and K-Dramas .. and now K-pop and Korean Dramas have a few more European fans!^^
the best for me is city hunter, 49 days, Lie to me and secret garden..... miss ripley im recomended to wacth thiz drama..... try to watch... lee da hae so beautyfull in miss ripley and yoochun so cool.....ReplyDelete
- nicole_03_Tuesday, August 16, 2011
i haven't watch all of the dramas postedReplyDelete
but most of the dramas are familiar to me and i have already watched it.........................
i like your blog so much i love it now i know what are the dramas that i haven't watch
thank you
- AnonymousThursday, August 18, 2011
Hi.. This's Prianca from India and recently I watched drama- Full House and movie- My little bride(with english sub titles). I found them interesting so could you please help me, How to watch latest korean drama's. It would be nice. Thank-youReplyDelete
- AnonymousThursday, August 18, 2011
Awesome blog! Love your list, I've been trying to find a new show to watch and you've given me plenty of ideas. My fav has got to be My Girlfriend is a Gumiho .. Lee SeungGi is sooo uber uber cute. Have you seen Brilliant Legacy? It's a 2009 drama but sooo amazing. P.S. Your photos are sooo pretty. What camera/lens do you use?ReplyDelete
Jennfer Park:ReplyDelete
Thanks, it's really sad to tell that "Heartstrings" is concluding very very soon.
He's such a cute and charming guy ;)
That's a good list you made here, thanks! Autumn Concerto is one of the best Taiwanese drama I've ever watched so far =)
Hey, thanks for your recommendations!
Absolutely! *high 5*
Thanks, and I couldn't agree more with you :-)
Wow, good for you and your friends, cheers!^^
Sure thing, will have a peek on it when I'm done with "Heartstrings". Thanks!
Thanks and keep coming back =)
I'm watching them on QVOD Player, just click on the watch online links and you'd be able to download and watch the series at the same time.
Thanks, and no I haven't watched "Brilliant Legacy / Shining Inheritance" yet. As for the photos, I'm using Nikon D40 =]
- AnonymousFriday, August 19, 2011
I love korean dramas, it makes me forget what around me... it makes me fly to another world!!! I watched a lot of them and I keep watching...ReplyDelete
I love their innocence and pure souls...
Happy from Tunisia
- Kelvin LimSaturday, August 20, 2011
wow u are so cool.... with these all information about k drama's ... i spent my holiday time with watching korean drama's ....... lol ... have nothing to do and dont know how to spent my holiday --a , but sure korean is so cool especially " secret garden and 49 days " i love to watch this two drama's , its so memorable and the im so addictive when i watch this this two film especially 49 days , its damn awesome !!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSunday, August 21, 2011
how about Pasta? i think that is so so cute!!ReplyDelete
Hi, just finished watching Cinderella's Sister and Secret Garden. They're really amazing and I realised that I have so much in common with Song/Goo Eun Jo. Then, I realised that Eun Jo has to be a unisex name as it was Baek Eun Jo's name as well 8DReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, August 26, 2011
My Lovely Sam Soon, the best ever.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMonday, August 29, 2011
all korean drama are good, i can't make a choice betwwen them, i'am a huge fan of Kdrama they are superb,good acting i can feel the emotion. Lee MinHo is number one for me i have seen all his work he's gifted.ReplyDelete
i love these dramas.... i hv seen most of them... aftr readin these nice coment.. i m gonna watch the rest of them,, my fav is kim hyun joong.. bt aftr playful kiss, i didnt see much of his work..hp to see his drama soon.. i also love this blog .. whr i can share wat i feel abt korean dramas..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, September 02, 2011
thank u so much for all the recommendations! i have watched so many k-dramas n im truly addicted to them now! they r so emotional n funny at the same time..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSaturday, September 03, 2011
wahhhhh...run out of completed K-Drama.....ottoke?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSunday, September 04, 2011
I got addicted:))I started with Secret Garden and I think its my favourite one! Next was Kim Sam Soon, BOF Personal Taste and I've just finished City Hunter (wow wow wow perfect plot). Its horrible, because I can't stop watching them. I need help!!! Any suggestions:) ?
Greetings from Poland
- AnonymousTuesday, September 06, 2011
You have to add Protect the boss with Kim Jae Jong... has me laughing and drooling every second lolReplyDelete
Hi Happy! I agree with what you said here. They are just like fairy-tales that we could never experience in our lives, so dreamy and beautiful...
Kelvin Lim:
Same here, Kelvin! I was totally obsessed with 49 Days, the storyline was so addictive that I kept chasing for the next coming episodes =3
I heard Pasta was quite a popular K-drama from 2009, will definitely check it out when I run out of series to watch, thanks! =]
Cool~ What about "49 Days"? I think you should really give it a go!
Thanks for your recommendation, cheers!~
Yeah, he's indeed a very good actor and model ;)
minoel's world:
Thanks! I'd love to see Kim Hyun Joong acts in more dramas too, a more emotionally driven role perhaps.
You're most welcome, have fun watching them all!
Haha, I'm trying my best to put up more good K-dramas here, but it takes time for me to finish watching them first before sharing with you guys here.
Hmm, what about "Can You Hear My Heart"? I've watched and liked it very much.
Thanks! I'm gonna start downloading the series now ^^
- AnonymousTuesday, September 06, 2011
HEY! You should watch "Scent of a Woman"ReplyDelete
but I must warn you. You will need tissues...
wow. all of the dramas ive watched and i truly can't pick a favourite! love them all...ReplyDelete
really loved 49 Days...cried and laughed a lot...addictive story line!!!! in a dilemma whether to watch My Princess or HeartString or .....Please help me!!!ReplyDelete
am looking for all dramas from ur list....my mission for 2011...ReplyDelete
Hi Christina! I recently finished City Hunter and was experiencing withdrawals since it ended. I really enjoyed City Hunter because of the James Bond type action and the plot and twists. Any recommendations on other dramas to watch? I've finished Mischievious Kiss and BOF. Thanks! And Kudos to your site! I found it today and I really appreciate the list and input.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMonday, September 12, 2011
I've seen most of your list..ReplyDelete
for me the best is 49 days.. i also like secret garden, baby faces beauty... and mary stayed out all night, never bored see they cute act - jang geun suk and moon geun young - best couple :)
My recomment; you must also try "baker king" completely touching.
- AnonymousTuesday, September 13, 2011
I LOVE Secret Garden. Probably my all time favorite but maybe I'm biased because I swear my husband is exactly like Kim Joo Won. Lol. With that being said, I actually really wasn't too impressed until after I watched maybe five episodes. Seriously. So give it another try! It starts slow but gets SOOO good!ReplyDelete
My other favorites so far:
Fantasy Couple
Personal Preference
Boys Over Flowers
Thanks, I'll watch it when I'm finished with "City Hunter", almost there ;)
Tough decision aye!
True!!! As for those two you mentioned, I suggest you watch both. So maybe "My Princess" first then "Heartstring"?
Diana @ bilakukatacinta:
Good on ya! My list has grown larger since I first created this post. You may wanna start watching now in order to keep up with them.
Aja aja hwaiting! =)
Yes, 49 Days the best!!! ;D
And thanks, I guess I'll have to "digest" those k-dramas suggested by you guys a LOT quicker now!
I see, I wasn't really impressed by the first two episodes I've watched too. That's why until now I still haven't finish the rest of the episodes... There are just too many distractions!!! >_<
Btw, thanks for the good list! Cheers~
- AnonymousSaturday, September 17, 2011
If u like 对我说谎试试...ReplyDelete
那個傻瓜 by 黃政敏 & 金亞中 (their 1 and only Drama) is totally heart warming loh.... :)
I watched 49 Days & Secret Garden...
Juz dont really fancy 49 Days ending... :(
- AnonymousSunday, September 18, 2011
IM ALSO HOOKEDWITH KOREAN NOVELA..ReplyDelete
Hey thank you so much for creating this I love it so much. So far I've watchedReplyDelete
City Hunter
Dream High
Playful Kiss
Boys Over Flowers
Personal Taste
Secret Garden
My girlfriend is a Gumiho....
As you can see I've watched a lot but I still uhave many to go.. thank you so much....
Another good show from 2009 is Midas. There'a bunch of great korean shows on Netflix right now. I got into them and can't stop! I'm picking up a lot of common korean words from the subtitles.ReplyDelete
Lie to me, City Hunter, Midas... now I'm watching Bad Guy, but it's not very good compared to the rest.
Who knew Korean cinema is so entertaining! The best part about these shows is the innocence. I'm so tired of Nip/Tuck, Weeds, etc., where they just wring the life out of the characters, everyone screws everyone else, everyone is a murderer or rapist or drug-dealer. Korean shows are much more optimistic and innocent.
On the other hand, Korean shows are very materialistic. Even when the main female characters don't care about money, the boyfriend is always a billionaire, which doesn't hurt!
- AnonymousFriday, September 23, 2011
many love secret garden but i really find it boring. i only watched the 1st 3 episodes, and i dont feel like continuing it.ReplyDelete
my favorites from 2010-2011 series are City Hunter, 49 days, Sungkyunkwan Scandal and Dream High.
- AnonymousSaturday, September 24, 2011
if you guys haven't watch the city hall then you guys need to lol it is the best korean drama i've seen so farReplyDelete
- AnonymousSunday, September 25, 2011
Hi I am from Tunisia and I am crazy about K dramas!!! i jusy finished City Hunter, the drama is awsome and lee Min ho , is just wow!!!! he was sooooooooo sexy and hot... I like his roleReplyDelete
I like this blog to, thanks for sharing your opinion
So, here it is my favourite list:
-Winter sonata (waz my first love ;) )
-queen of the game
-You are beautiful
-secret garden
-City Hunter
-princess Jamyung
-playful kiss
-personal taste
-High dream
-boys b4 flowers
-kim sam soon
-stairway 2 heaven
-mary stayed out all night
and I'll begun to watch new one but I am a little confused to choose between : my princess and lie to me and protect the boss :)
Happy from tunisia
- AnonymousSunday, September 25, 2011
I love Secret Garden! It was like the best drama EVER! It has the best story line. Im surprised that BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS isnt 10 star rated. I love Playful Kiss. It makes you laugh and cry. Why didnt I see Goong/ Princess Hours? I laughed, cried, and sreamed of anger! Love All The Dramas! d(>_<)bReplyDelete
i just started watching korean dramas religiously again since fullhouse days. personal preference, heartstrings and 49 days were the ones i had finished within the past week. So far, i got hooked at 49days the most. the ending was actually good enough for me although i'm pretty sure most people were disappointed. nonetheless, i loved how they stuck with less-cheesy taste until the end but still able to make it feel complete. a totally must watch. :)ReplyDelete
iv watched boys over flowers and full house..n i gotta admit k dramas are the bestest best on the planet! the right sense of everything with a wonderful humorous touch to it too!im sure my next drama would be from one of your huge lists! =)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMonday, September 26, 2011
Hi! I started watching K-Dramas like 2 months ago. Icve watched Twenty different dramas! (Dramaholic! LOL) I just finished watching Goong/Princess hours like yesterday. Have you seen it yet? If you have then Im surprisefd it isnt on here. Well anyway, Plz reply! ThanQ!ReplyDelete
Yeah, the ending kinda surprised and disappointed me cause I was really hoping to see Han Kang and Ji Hyun being together.
I'd check out "That Fool" when I have the time, as I'm currently quite occupied with my personal life, thanks ;)
Smiling Pasta? Pardon me but isn't that a Taiwanese drama? I've already watched that years ago =)
You're most welcome *hugs* and thank you too!
I love them both. Whenever I get bored with those American/British/Canadian series, I'll just come back to watch Hong Kong/Taiwanese/Korean series and vice versa.
It seems like I wasn't the only one who couldn't finish the first episode *high 5*
I can see quite a few of you guys like "Sungkyunkwan Scandal", maybe I should give it a try too, thanks =D
City Hall? what was it about?
Hi Happy, you're most welcome. Apparently you've already watched most of the good ones on the list, that's great!
Perhaps you'd like to watch "My Princess" first, then "Lie To Me", and "Protect the Boss" last.
BOF was good but not perfectly good, so I couldn't really give it a 10. Anyways, "Goong/Princess Hours" is from 2009, where my list focuses mainly on year 2010 and 2011.
But I may consider putting it on the list once I have finish watching it, thanks!
True, I was one of those who were left with disappointment =.="
I'm glad to hear that, do come back to share more of your opinion with us, cheers! ^^
Hey, thanks for your comment and recommendation! I haven't really watched "Goong/Princess Hour" until now though many of you keep on suggesting me to watch it.
It's hard to keep up with those good old K-dramas, when there are so many new ones being released from time to time. But I'll make sure it stays on top of my "watching list" :-)
- AnonymousTuesday, September 27, 2011
Thank you for this Recommendations ,ReplyDelete
when I found " My Girlfriend is a gumiho " in the list, I knew it is a list I can Trust
as an Egyptian ,
Generally , I like Japanese drama more than Korean when it comes to Actors/Actresses and Plot
the only thing I found better in Korea is the [ Beautiful Picture ] , I think Koreans have More advanced Technology and better Directors [ May be d2 their stronger ties with American Hollywood ]
But [My GF is Gumiho] was the exception , it is the best COCKTAIL asian drama I have ever seen
Fantasy , romance , Horror , comedy ,.....
the only missing thing was a good ending that is as creative as the whole plot
[My GF is gumiho] has the best Soundtrack I have ever heard in any asian or non-asian drama
Each episode leaves you on fire waiting for the next
one of the best [First Episodes] of any asian drama which hooks you from the first to last second
and after reading your comments about [ Secret Garden ] and how it better than [ My GF is Gumiho ] I downloaded the first episode expecting a masterpiece
but I am really disappointed and can't download even the second episode with such boring first one !!!!
Even if it is better as a whole , but how a good drama considered great with such boring start !!!
I need recommendations for asian drama with [BEST FIRST EPISODE]
- AnonymousTuesday, September 27, 2011
I don't think your synopsis for Dream High is correct :SReplyDelete
Hye Mi starts out as the most unpopular girl at Kirin, and it doesn't seem like she becomes the MOST popular girl there. and theres no mention of Sam Dong wanting to own a stock farm.
49days(pure love) is the best korea novela i ever watch..,ReplyDelete
i have seen playfull kiss,boys over flowers and 49 days....lover all of them....but m not sure bout which one to watch next....tried watching personal preference...but found it boring...ReplyDelete
The Greatest Love.ReplyDelete
i found it interesting and funny.. give a try!
- AnonymousSaturday, October 01, 2011
hey, I've been watching the series "Lie to me". and I did want ask you a few question. Is there any K-dramas that is similar to "lie to me"? and do you the k-drama that have a good-looking guy? lols its for eye refreshing. thankyou, and amazing blog anyway. I get so much information form here :DReplyDelete
- AnonymousMonday, October 03, 2011
Just finished 49 days. Absolutely loved it. Thanks for the recommendation Christina!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing your thought. I couldn't recall which of them actually has good beginning. Maybe you wanna give "Can You Hear My Heart" a go?
Welcome to the "49 Days" fan club! ;)
What about "City Hunter"? Just bare with the boring first episode then you'll get to experience an exciting and romantic love story.
"The Greatest Love", the second time this K-drama being mentioned here. Thanks for your recommendation, I'd check it out real soon, hopefully.
Hey there, I do like K-dramas with good looking guys, but they must have at least some talent in acting. If you're a fan of Kang Ji Hwan, you may wanna give "Coffee House" a shot. And thanks for your compliments too! ^^
You're most welcome. I'm really glad that you loved it.
- AnonymousMonday, October 03, 2011
try watching sungkyunkwan scandal.. it was awesomE!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Dream High
49 Days
Youre Beautiful
Secret Garden
Personal Taste
My Princess
My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho
Playful Kiss
Mary Stayed Out All Night
Lie To Me
I Really Recomend All of these dramas INCLUDING SECRET GARDEN! BEST DRAMA EVER! JUST GET THROUGH OF THE FIRST COUPLE OF EPISODES AND THEM BA-BAM! BEST DRAMA EVER! d(€_€)b
I really want to watch Coffee Prince on YouTube (Only thing I watch Dramas on because I have a iPod touch) but they dont have it on YouTube so is there a site I can watch dramas on that you watch. Like on the computet?! ThanQ! Answer back! Kang-Samida!ReplyDelete
Are there any other dramas youve seen recently? Like, that isnt on this list? Ive seen almost all these dramas! I want to watch more. I think Im running out of good ones. Answer back. You are my Drama God-Mother (Or Father) LOL!ReplyDelete
Thanks for all of they recomendations. Ill make sure Ill watch them. I love all these dramas so far. Make sure to update if you have new ones! Thanks! € :ReplyDelete
Reply @ Anonymos who said stuff about Secret Garden and MGFIANTF (My GF is a nine-tailed Fox) and dowloading the first episode: I recomend Goong, 49 Days, Playful Kiss, Heartstrings, Lie To Me, Personal Taste (Kind of boring and slow) And A K Movie with Hyun Bin ( From secret Garden) A Millionaires first love. Enjoy! (I find the dor Enjoy funny!) Random! Chicken Fart!ReplyDelete
really awesome dramas. just addicted 2 them.heartstrings love da music n city hunter really love them...ReplyDelete
So far I've watchedReplyDelete
-MSOAN (mary stayed out all night)
- AnonymousThursday, October 06, 2011
what is the newest kdrama that is still airing in korea?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousThursday, October 06, 2011
i loved boys over flowers...ReplyDelete
distributed it in my col & its spreading like wild fire everywhere:) everyone keeps asking me if i know any more dramas like it...any recommendations???
- AnonymousFriday, October 07, 2011
Secret Garden is good too..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, October 07, 2011
I suggest Full House and My Lovely Sam Soon. I'm sure you will loved it too... two thumbs-up!ReplyDelete
Nice list of drama you have here ^^ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMonday, October 10, 2011
I really like My Princess! It is really interesting! Im on episode 14! Only 2 episodes left. I finished Goong and its a bit lIke My Princess but witgout the traditional clothing. I LOVE K DRAMAS! If there are any dramas you recomend answer back. Ive watched almost all of these except Baby-Faced beauty, Can You Hear My Heart, and Oh! My Lady! I plan on watching them. ThanQ! =_= FIGHTING!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousTuesday, October 11, 2011
I've watchedReplyDelete
-Princess Hours
-Secret Garden
-My Princess
-Boys Over flowers
-Playful Kiss
-Dream High
-49 Days
And thats it! I love dramas with good looking guys in it! I can't watch Heartstrings or Coffee Prince because I watch dramas on my YouTube app on my iPod, they don't have it on YouTube! Bummer! But I loved Secret Garden even though they were like 40! (I like dramas with High Schoolers or College Students)
I really plan on watching all of these dramas! ^^ FIGHTING!
(By the way, how many dramas is TOP in?! I heard he is in dramas, I wanna watch!) Kamsamida! Y_Y
-Youre Beautiful
-Personal Taste
Wow, seems like it is a popular series, thanks!
Thanks for sharing, cheers! =)
Hi there, try this http://www.letv.com/ptv/pplay/38562.html
Hey, I'm currently taking a short break from K-dramas. If you would like to watch something off the list, I suggest
- Poseidon
- The Musical
- Princess' Man
- Protect The Boss
- Scent of a Woman
You're most welcome. Do come back and share more with us ;)
Totally agreed!!!
Cool! That's a long good list!
"Poseidon", "The Musical", "Princess' Man", "Hooray for Love" and many others that I have no idea about.
Hmm, what about "You're Beautiful"?
Most people said the same thing too ;)
Full House was awesome, really loved it!
Maag ♥:
Thank you :-)
I love and enjoy watching K-dramas with good looking guys and beautiful girls too... most people do =)
As for the TOP, did you mean the Korean pop group, Teen Top? I'm not sure if they're in any dramas, sorry.
- AnonymousThursday, October 13, 2011
I'm writing a korean Drama! I'm not very good at english. But the drama I'm writing is based on Boys Over Flowers, Heartstrings, and Playful Kiss, Most of it is me and my mind (and also City Hunter) I'm Korean so I don't need subs. When I'm done writing I'm sending it to SM Entertainment so they can read it and probably make it into a Drama! So Excited. Sorry if I'm not making sense. But Thank You for the recomendations! ^_^ReplyDelete
- AnonymousThursday, October 13, 2011
@Anonymous who is asking about TOP.:ReplyDelete
TOP is in Big Bang. He is the rapper. He is HOT! in my perspective. I heard hes in dramas, I wanna know what dramas hes in. You should listen to Big Bang! The are AWESOME! ^^
hi to all,ReplyDelete
i like korean drama very much.still now i have seen
my girl
playfull kiss
you are beautiful
can anyone help me which one can i choose to watch next?
- AnonymousFriday, October 14, 2011
I hope that I can find a really good Drama! I've seen all of these. I am really depressed that there arent anymore dramas for me to watch. Theyre all like third classReplyDelete
i have completed all of above mentioned dramas.. i dont knw wat 2 see next.. i loved u're beautiful,MSOAN, can u hear my heart ,49 days...i m also watching the musical bt i hate too wait whole week 4 next ep... any more suggestion...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSunday, October 16, 2011
This list of dramas is great! Thanks :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMonday, October 17, 2011
LOVED 49 Days, CITYHUNTER<33, Dream High, and Personal Taste.
Hii :) I just wanted to help some of you in the case of trying to find a place for watching free kdrama. Here are some that I've used and found useful:ReplyDelete
1. www.epdrama.com
2. kimchidramas.net (korean&taiwanese)
3. dramacrazy.net (asian drama)
4. dramafever.com (asian drama)
These websites have english subtitles.
Also, these are some kdrama I've watched and loved. :D
1. you're beautiful
2. secret garden
3. playful kiss
4. heartstrings
5. 49 days
Hope I've been helpful to some of you. :)
hi I read all of the favorite dramas commented by guests but none seems to like baker king.. I think it is a also good drama..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousTuesday, October 25, 2011
I 've just seen "I am Legend" . It's a very goodReplyDelete
- AnonymousThursday, October 27, 2011
guys are you looking for the best korean drama?try to watch the princess man you will love it...for me this drama is number 1...happy watching guys...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousThursday, October 27, 2011
i just finished watching queen seonduk....62 episodes gawddd...I dont want to spoil but my!this drama really kicked ass. kim nam gil and lee yo won. No wonder they won 2009 couple awards.And raked lots of awards, not to mention drama of the year. Watch it guys. Next to watch on my list 49 days.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, October 28, 2011
hello I notice that none seems to like Baker king? it is also good..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, October 28, 2011
a must see "NEW TALES OF GISAENG" . . . will definitely love itReplyDelete
- AnonymousSaturday, October 29, 2011
THANK YOU SO MUCH! AFTER READING YOUR RECOMMENDATION HERE, I WATCHED 49 DAYS. IT WAS THE BEST DRAMA I'VE EVER SEEN!(I cried so much) :DReplyDelete
New York city checking in, and I agree with 98% of all your pics!!ReplyDelete
With very few exceptions, Korean TV is now the best in the world. I cried watching 49 days (and laughed more than I thought I would) but the most painful show had to be "Worlds Within" the writer and director just want to hurt us I think?¿? I was physically and emotionally hurt for a week, and IM A GUY!! YA! Thanks for letting me Bla bla bla ^_^
- AnonymousWednesday, November 02, 2011
Baker King, Scent of a Woman, My Girlfried is a Gumiho, Coffee Prince, Full House, My Girl and so many more. I enjoyed a lot watching this korean novela. I love korean novela so muchReplyDelete
Thx 4 the korean drama ....ReplyDelete
Its are nice(all)..
The 'Dong Yi'also very nice ,You can take a look !~
- KristinaMonday, November 07, 2011
I have watched Boys before flowers, and I loved it:DReplyDelete
And now I wanna watch another korean drama. But there are so many dramas. I can't chose:(!!!
Can someone help me??
- AnonymousMonday, November 07, 2011
i like most of tha dramas you enumerated here :)ReplyDelete
but.. didn't you like sungkyunkwan scandal as well?
- AnonymousTuesday, November 08, 2011
Hi, Thank you - I guess the list is quite helpful as a guideline. I liked 'Personal preferences' very much but i think 'Boys over Flowers' is too much to take. Can Korean girls be that stupid to give away their pride like that. It's too much to take and shouldn't be in your list. By the way I am a Asian watching Korean dramas for the 1st time.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousTuesday, November 08, 2011
u shld watch heartstrings. its great.:)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousWednesday, November 09, 2011
I really like your blog girl!! it made me shout every time I saw a korean drama wherein I once got crazy because of it.. LOL.. I'm currently addicted to Dream High.. I already watch majority of the korean dramas that you posted here.. love it!! --Kam♥ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, November 11, 2011
try you're beautiful and merry me merry ... both r niceReplyDelete
So, I've just started watching Korean dramas about a week ago. So far I've watched Boys Over Flowers, Coffee House, Personal Preference and Lie To Me. I found this page by accident when I was searching for information on another one, Prosecutor Princess. Before, I'd just been watching popular ones. And now I'm addicted to pretty much all of these<3 So thank you, so, so much. :P Any other recommendations? (:ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSaturday, November 19, 2011
You guys must try - "The greatest love"ReplyDelete
Another amazing romatic story :)
- AnonymousSunday, November 20, 2011
do you like pasta drama?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMonday, November 21, 2011
hi...u should watch.....ReplyDelete
full house
my girl
mary marry me
boys ovr flowers
you are beautifull
lie to me
coffee prince
my princess
brilliant legacy
baby faced beauty
wow u watch many drama..i luv it the story..can u give me the link to download all the story..^^ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSunday, November 27, 2011
Hi there,ReplyDelete
Notice you haven't watched Best Love / The Greatest Love by Hong Sisters. That is definitely the best rom-com this year aside from secret Garden, I couldn't decide between the 2 which is better.. Garantee you'll love it ;)
Hey guys, thank you all for the good recommendations and comments, they're just too many of them for me to reply one by one...ReplyDelete
Anyway, I just wanna let you guys know that I'm so so addicted to "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" at the moment, and I think you guys should check it out too!!! =)
- AnonymousTuesday, November 29, 2011
hey everyone, i have just watched Princess' Man and oh myyyyyyy its REALLY GOOD. do watch it!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousTuesday, November 29, 2011
Tho it's not a 2010-11 K-drama, I'd like to plug! Stars falling from the Sky is wonderful!ReplyDelete
can any body give me the download link of the movie "flower boy ramyun shop" plzReplyDelete
Hi there, you may download "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" here. But first, you gotta have a Qvod Player installed on your gadget, cheers ;)
im done watching half of the recommendations from your list Christina!=)...Ive bookmarked your page on my browser and every time Im bored i find something interesting on your page! keep up the good work!ReplyDelete
and P.S: personal preference was ah-may-zing! two thumbs up for that one in particular!
I knew this was a good post when I saw you've recommended Heartstrings and Secret Garden, 2 of my favs, so I trusted it and started watching Lie to Me. Finished it in 3 days and started 49 Days right away. Not sure how, but I've watched the whole thang in almost 2 days... it was so darn addictive I couldn't do anything else of my life besides watching it!ReplyDelete
Thanks LOTS for this post, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna watch all of them and my social life is gonna go below zero hahaha :D
- AnonymousSunday, December 04, 2011
THE GREATEST LOVE is very nice must watch dramaReplyDelete
- AnonymousSunday, December 04, 2011
Hi! Everyone. It's a nice to see everyone's list and I thought I might share some of the korean novela that i already watch and hopefully this is somewhat helpful to others this list is random so feel free to browse it. So enjoy watching!ReplyDelete
Secret Garden
Oh my lady
Personal Preference
Lie to me
My girlfriend is a gumiho
Playful kiss
Stairway to heaven
Flower boy ramyun shop
Prosecutor princess
The greatest love (great love)
My fair lady(take care of the young lady)
Heartstrings(I've fallen for you)
Shining inheritance
My girl
My Princess
Princess hours(Gooong)
Coffee prince
Coffee house
Lovers in Paris
My lovely Kim Sam soon
Couple or trouble(fantasy couple)
Creating destiny(seeking love)
City hunter
Boys over flower
Mary stay out all night
Can you hear my heart
Scent of a woman
Baby faced-beauty
I really really like you
You're beautiful
Spring waltz
Perfect match
Romance town
Protect the boss
Man of Honor
49 days
Paradise ranch
Wonderful life
Super rookie
What planet are you from?
Sunlit Kwan scandal
Marry me
December fever
Merry Mary
Queen of reversals
Save the last dance for me
Only you
Full house
Who are you
Enjoy watching! Love from LA california^_^
- AnonymousMonday, December 05, 2011
Currently watching flower boy ramyun shop too it so addictive I love it it's freaking hilarious I love everyones characters. Every episode never failed to crack me up I was dying hard of laughing I look like pretty crazy laughing by myself n sometimes whenever my mom comes to my room to check me out she was like r u ok lol! It's a must watch I'm telling u won't regret it. It's a romantic/comedy if ur looking something entertainment this is the one! Now I can't wait episode 11 that's the only thing I hate when still on air it's takes forever. Lie to me, girlfriend is a gumiho, great love, secret garden, protect the boss, personal preferences, playful kiss, prosecutor princess, my fair lady, oh my lady, couple or trouble, these r some of the good romantic/comedy that I love love and already watch. If u want something dramatic but romantic at the same time u should try shining inheritance, scent of a woman, spring waltz, what planet are you from?, Stairway to heaven, are my favorite when it comes to real drama u will have mix emotion u might smile n cry at the same time u so will need a box of tissues if u will watch them ehhehe... The best thing is I love the plot of the story they're amazing! U will definitely touch though some of them that I mentioned are not 2010-2011 movies but I must say this r like the best kdrama at all times! If love some action/drama/romance: city hunter is one of them plus lee min ho is on this drama he really did good on this one I'm telling u he's totally different characters compare to his BOF drama u will like it n for sure will fall in love with him more like I did Ahahah lol! poseidon Is great action but lack of romance n u might get confuse about the plot of the story but if u try to understand it carefully u will get it coz I found out a lot of ppl got confused about this drama but thank god me I did n I love all the twist they put n the reasons also that I did watch is choi Siwon was there So it's worth it for me, Midas is pretty good too u it will teach u some good lessons a man who dreamed to become rich or reach his goal I should say but he didn't expect that hes life will turn upside down giving up his love n choose the life that he's been dreaming well it's interesting so if u want something like that it's a good one, though I mentioned secret garden already but I just love the story plot of this drama it's a mix of Romantic/action telenovela. U will love hyun bin there! With his characters u will enjoy every episode since I'm a binnies fans too as well I did watch my lovely Kim Sam soon, worlds within something like that but I enjoyed watching it plus he's lead role so what else can I say just love it haha! If u like some romantic/musical... Heartstrings(you've fallen for me) you're beautiful and Mary stayed out all night are one on my bucket list to watch u will love listening they're songs n also will melt ur heart away bout the love story that lies behind the music. Anyways I believe that's all I can say if u like any horror movie or Korean movies just let me know! Thanks christina ur blog is very helpful n I love it that I also had a chance to express how I feel to all those telenovelas that I watched. More power to u and god bless!ReplyDelete
Yssa from LA California ^_^
City Hunter is by far the BEST Korean drama I've watched. The ending was a disappointment because it was rather confusing, but of coarse Lee Min Ho makes up for that. They had to wrap up the filming because of major flooding in Korea. But I just can't stop wondering what the ending might have been. You're Beautiful was one of my favourites too, but Playful Kiss was really disappointing. The girl is rather annoying and Kim Hyun Joong only had ONE expression. I can't believe I bought Playful Kiss over My GF is a Gumiho.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousWednesday, December 07, 2011
i watch Secret GArden and scent of a woman and it makes me laugh and cry at the same time. City hunter is the best drama/action i watched but the ending is a little bit confusing. hope there will be part 2, i love Lee Min Ho in this drama. 49 days will make you cry but there are episode that are boring. i plan to watch protect the boss. i hope i will enjoy it. thanks. i like your blog.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSunday, December 11, 2011
49 Days storyline is too cruel.. gosh I'm still crying.. *sob*ReplyDelete
no rating for glory jane? is it good?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMonday, December 12, 2011
My Preference in order(all great dramas):ReplyDelete
My GF is a gumiho - *****
City hunter - *****
49 days - *****
iris - *****
the princess man - *****
secret garden - *****
my fair lady - ****
lie to me - ****
Coffee prince- ****
Personal taste - ***
- AnonymousTuesday, December 13, 2011
city hunter is a must-watch. it is an action/romance drama with some funny moments too..and Lee min ho is just so HOT! this series is so addicting. another drama which i'd say one of the best is Scent of a Woman. OMG, i cried a lot in this series but it is so worth watching, besides Lee Dong Wook's hotness, the actors did so well, this drama will take you on a roller coaster of emotions. i was just so moved with it. i kind of had withdrawal symptoms for a few days after i finished watching it. these 2 dramas are highly recommended! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousThursday, December 15, 2011
wow .. i recently finished "Your beautiful" and i love it !! its awesome, it became one of my favorites , well i recommended it for those who love bands and those who dream to dress up like a boy ha !( for the girls) cute, you will enjoy it. .. thanks for including it on your list .. likewise with secret garden,my personal favorites are full house ( my first korean series) , shining inheritance, secret garden ,my girl, coffee prince ( too bad I gave my copy away and now i miss it phew) well im scouting for my next series so thanks for posting this list... this will help me since its going to be Christmas break meaning schools out for the mean time .. so lets rock people .. =)ReplyDeleteReplies
Have fun watching and happy holidays!!! ;)Delete
- AnonymousSunday, December 18, 2011
try watching this drama....ReplyDelete
-the greatest love****ta da^,^
-my GF is Gumiho****hoi hoi hoi^,^
romance & comedy drama...its awesome!!!make u laugh & laugh again...Replies
True! They made me laugh so hard and felt in love at the same time as well...Delete
- AnonymousSunday, December 18, 2011
playful kiss....was really disappointing me..:-<ReplyDeleteReplies
Aww, why is that? =sDelete
- AnonymousTuesday, December 20, 2011
Sungkyunkwan Scandal!!!! The Best Ever!ReplyDelete
Moon Jae Shin and his smile! Killing!Replies
I just saw the trailer and I''m so gonna watch it later! xDDelete
Hi, you have done a great job.ReplyDelete
I watched a movie 2 years ago, i didn't remember its name.
It was wonderful.
The actor was a school teacher, her wife (married because of family pressure) was student in that school, and she doesn't liked her husband.
Can you guess the name of movie? Actually i want to download that movie, so i need a name.
Hi, Yugal. Thanks and sorry that I really have no idea what's the name of that movie you mentioned here. Perhaps you can try searching for the character names, if you still remember, cheers!Delete
- AnonymousTuesday, December 27, 2011
wow i love your blog you actually inspired me to make my own blog so im currently working onit but yeah all the dramas you suggested were amazing and i watched boys over flowers, your beautiful, lie to me, heartstrings, my princess, prosecutor princess, playful kiss, dream high and finally secret garden and im just about to start my fair lady hopefully its is goodReplyDeleteReplies
I'm so glad to hear that. So I assume you're creating a fan blog? or just mainly about the k-dramas that you've watched? Anyways, good job! And how did you like "My Fair Lady"?Delete
- AnonymousWednesday, December 28, 2011
love korean movies..love it....ReplyDeleteReplies
I don't really watch much Korean movies, only Korean dramas, but I think they're pretty much the same, just shorter ;DDelete
- AnonymousWednesday, December 28, 2011
I really enjoyed watching secret garden and for me it is one of the best korean drama i ever seen.beside that, personal taste and my girl is interesting also.i really want to watch scent of a woman and 49 days as what i read almost all of you keep saying that 49 days is really good drama..anyway,i love minho and lee dong wook much.^__^ReplyDeleteReplies
"49 Days" was simply awesome! I would recommend you to watch "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" too... and if you're a huge fan of Minho, why not just give "City Hunter" a go? ^^vDelete
Hey, have you watched chuno the slave hunter? I kinda like dramas as city hunter and chuno slave hunter I so that u liked city hunter aswell so.. My question for you is: any idea of others dramas with alot of action at the same time romance like city hunter?ReplyDelete
Hope u can help, if not it's okai :P
PS: nice list!Replies
Hey, thanks and so sorry that I couldn't help you much here. "City Hunter" kind of like the only action romance k-drama I watched so far. And no, I haven't watched "Chuno / Slave Hunter" before, how was it?Delete
- AnonymousMonday, January 02, 2012
I really2x like KdramasReplyDelete
it makes me feel alive!!! hahahahaha:)Replies
LoL~ They make me believe in miracles ^^Delete
- AnonymousWednesday, January 04, 2012
Nice List!ReplyDelete
Have been following your awesome list for a while and i have never been dissapointed! Thanks for that! :D
Well, I recently watched Scent of a Woman, and its awesome! The main lead is crazyyy hot! The drama is very inspiring. I would reccomend everyone to watch that drama for sure. Although there are sad moments but the romance is hooooot and you all will love it :)
Other than that! AGAIN AWESOME LIST OF DRAMA! lol kay then..Replies
Hi there, you're most welcome and thanks! I heard many readers complementing how good the "Scent of a Woman" is, but I just haven't really check it out yet until now. Will definitely keep it in the to-watch list :-)Delete
- AnonymousThursday, January 05, 2012
i suggest you to watch
k-drama The Greatest Love....All the the drama
you list out, I already watched include The Greatest Love...for me, The Greatest Love is THE BEST....Replies
Wow, since you say so... I must really check out the trailer now, thanks! *off to Youtube*Delete
- AnonymousSaturday, January 07, 2012
2011 drama I really love are :ReplyDelete
Princess man ( very good drama, a unique and you can't feel bored in every episode. I start love park shi hoo. he is a very good actor).
Protect the boss ( it's very funny. the story is very good and the lead actress slowly shine in every episode. The ending is great).
heartstring (The music here is very beautiful, I kinda attract traditional instrument. competing the traditional and modern is very fascinating).
Lie to me ( In the beginning up to few episode I hook up already, because I really love romantic drama).
princess prosecutor ( I love the actress so as the actor, what I amaze here, actress are very fashionable . All her get ups and shoes, I envy). The ending is great also.
secret garden ( I am avid fan of Ha ji won for long time now, because she never dissappointed me in her acting, she is a very versatile actress, she can do what character she want to. Comedy, action, drama & horror).
can you hear my heart ( It has good ending too, a lighthearted drama, and never dissappointed the ending.)
A thousand days promise ( If you want to watch heavy drama, this is the right one. Kim rae won is the best after all, I notice Soo Ae, in 9 end and 2 outs, she is very funny on that drama. I admire her on this drama, she is very talented one. She pulled it all the way).
I did not continue to watch:
vampire prosecutor
the greatest love
bad guy
paradise ranch
personal taste ( I never expect, Because I love son ye jin).
can't lose ( I love also choi ji woo, maybe the blend of her partner not really click?)Replies
Thank you so much for your thoughts and sharing ;)Delete
- AnonymousMonday, January 09, 2012
Hi Christina! This is a Great webpage you built here. Literally I am watching all the dramas down your list. My only suggestion is, if you don't mind my input, is that I would love more personal comments from you! They are the best part of this page! Thanks!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi there, thanks for your kind suggestion ;)Delete
I'll try my best to write down my comments / opinions next time as soon as I finish a drama series... cause most of the time, I was rushing to watch the next new drama and got too addicted that I forgot about the previous one... thanks again for reminding me! ^^
- AnonymousTuesday, January 10, 2012
wow...i went through ur list...a pretty gud one...:)ReplyDelete
i strted watching kdrama just 4 months ago and im alredy on my 30th one i guess...u suggested a few which i wud def watch..thanks..:)
can you suggest me some rom-com...and lemme knw how u feel about stairway to heaven...thanks..:)Replies
Thanks and wow, 30 k-dramas within just 4 months? Omg... I guess you are very much addicted!!! How about "Pretty Boy Ramyun Shop? I was madly in love with that one... As for "Stairway to Heavy", I just watched the trailer but not click with the leads and story somehow =/Delete
- AnonymousWednesday, January 11, 2012
thank you so much for these dramas i really enjoyed them (: there were many choices still have to watch about 5/8 of them though haha (D:ReplyDeleteReplies
You're most welcome, sweetheart =) Have fun watching them all!Delete
Dear readers,
Thanks for all your lovely comments and continual visits.
Hope I'll see you again soon! (✿◠‿◠)