TV shows/Drama Heaven

Hey, my name is Alana. I mostly watch American TV shows and Korean dramas. Sometimes I remember that there is China, Taiwan and Japan drama world.

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Planning to Watch in April

1. Mung Bean Flower (April). Jo JungSuk! Yoon ShiYoon! I mean.. What else do you need?! Sounds like there will be an interesting conflict. And maybe a bit of a love triangle..?!

2. Her Private Life (April, 10). Saw teasers and looks like it will be an awesome romance comedy! It is about a curator of an art gallery who is also a fan of an idol whom she is obsessing about. Park MinYoung and Kim JaeWook have a great chemistry! I can imagine how fun it can be!!! Never thought we would see someone who would have as good potential as Park SeoJoon. We would see!

Looks like we have literally two shows to watch. Seems like there will be tones of new ones in May though. 

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Planning to Watch in March

1. Possessed (March, 6). Synopsis sounds fun. The more supernatural the better! And I have a soft sport for Yeon JungHoon.

2. Doctor Prisoner (March, 20). How come Namkoong Min does both villain and hero of the day roles so well?! Nara is actually pretty talented. I like her acting. Seems like it’s a good guy turned bent on revenge type of drama which I totally do not mind.

3. Kill It (March, 23). Probably that one drama that I am waiting for the most. One word.. Jang KiYong!!! hehehe He looks awesome as a killer. I know, I might be crazy ;) Teasers looks great! I am also excited to see Nana. I’ve only seen her in the Korean remake of The Good Wife where she was pretty solid. 

4. Laughter in Waikiki 2 (March, 25). I hope it is as fun as the 1st installment. I really like the cast but especially Kim SunHo and Moon GaYoung.

Overall, not many dramas to see. Many got relocated to April.

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Planning to Watch in February

I know. Where the F I’ve been and I just skipped 2 months in a row. Frankly, I was too lazy to write anything. So here I am attempting to return. 

1. Touch Your Heart (February, 6). Famous pairing from Goblin, Lee DongWook and Yoo InNa. Thank Gods they met again! ;) I am always up to a romantic comedy. 

2. Item (February, 11). I like the supernatural part of the synopsis. And glad to see Joo JiHoon.

3. Possessed (February, 13). Like both actors and synopsis. 

There are actually other dramas like The Light in Your Eyes which can be interesting as well. Bu these days you never know. 

A lot of good comments around Internet about a drama called SKY Castle. Supposedly it is the highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history now (and not Goblin). The genre is satire, drama, black comedy. Sounds just like my cup of tea. Why am I not watching?! Good question. I do watch Romance Is a Bonus Book. Started because of Lee JongSuk obviously. Only 2 episodes is up so it is hard to come to any conclusions. Also, there is Clean With Passion For Now. Adorable leads, adorable drama! Lastly but not last The Crowned Clown. Awesome acting by Yeo JinGoo but that’s not surprising, it was known all along. It’s just that.. It is hard for me to watch for some reason. 

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Planning to Watch in November

1. Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter (November, 5) I am curious about this one mostly because of two actors - Moon ChaeWon and Yoon HyunMin. Will give it a try.

2. Happy If You Died (November, 7). This should be something! Saw two teasers and Kang JiHwan’s voice-over was crazy good. And that music!!! hahahaha I laughed so hard I cried. An employee dreams of her boss being hit by a truck but he next morning she wakes up and finds that it is still the same day. What can be better that this?! ;) Baek JinHee and Gong Myung are here as well so rather nicely done cast. 

3. Bad Detective (November, 26). Drama series is a remake of the UK television series ‘Luther’ which I have seen. Actually because of that series my appreciation for Idris Elba will never end. Shin HaKyun will play him in Korean version. I’ve seen him in Pied Piper and he seems quite good. I am really curios who will play Korean version of Alice. The name of the actress is Lee Seol. She was cast for the lead female role after going through auditions involving 300 other contestants so she must be impressive as she has no earlier works. It will be aired not on a cable channel so I am sure there will be restrictions which is not good.

4. Clean with Passion for Now (November, 26). I like Yoon KyunSang. For some reason he reminds me of a teddy bear hehe I did hear he lost weight for this role. I so hope it was not too much, like what happened with LeeJoonGi. Kim WonHae is here as well and I swear that man is a genius! 

5. Boyfriend (November, 28). Another curious piece. It is still a bit early for teasers and all as the premier a months away from now on. I feel like everyone will be tuning in for at least 1st episode to check it out what’s it all about. Song HyeKyo, Park BoGum star in this drama.

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Planning to Watch in October

1. Beauty Inside (October, 1). Probably the drama I am waiting for the most. If Seo HyunJin is there I am watching. Lee MinKi is wonderful. Ahn JaeHyun is a priest?! I am starting to see a theme here hehe 

2. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (October, 3). I’ve heard a lot about Hundred Million Stars From the Sky which is Japanese original version of the drama. I have seen some clips from it with Takuya Kimura. That series is quite famous. I like both Seo InGuk and Jung SoMin. I am glad to see Seo EunSu although she was quite annoying in My Golden Life.

3. Room No. 9 (October, 6). I like the synopsis. Exchanging bodies when one of the people is in jail is something. Also, I am excited to see Kim YoungKwang for some reason.

4. Matrimonial Chaos (October, 8). Seems like Cha TaeHyun likes things to be  최고의 ;))) Glad to see him and Bae DooNa back on screen. It would be interesting to see them acting as a couple. 

5. Bad Detective (October). Drama series is a remake of the UK television series 'Luther’ which I have seen. Actually because of that series my appreciation for  Idris Elba will never end. Shin HaKyun will play him in Korean version. I’ve seen him in Pied Piper and he seems quite good. I am really curios who will play Korean version of Alice. The name of the actress is Lee Seol. She was cast for the lead female role after going through auditions involving 300 other contestants so she must be impressive as she has no earlier works. It will be aired not on a cable channel so I am sure there will be restrictions which is not good. 

PS Maybe should watch Miss Ma, Goddess of Revenge (6th of October) as well. 

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Planning to Watch in September

1. The Ghost Detective (September, 5). The genre for the drama series is horror-thriller. Ghosts?! I am in hehe I support every show Park EunBin is part of. Kim WonHae is also here and he is the best of the best. MOVED to September.

2. The Guest (September, 12). Mystery, thriller and Kim JaeWook is a main cast. Moreover he plays a priest! Count me in! hehe The kind of genre reminds me of the movie called Constantine with Keanu Reeves. 

- Beauty Inside (September, 17). Probably the drama I am waiting for the most. If Seo HyunJin is there I am watching. Lee MinKi is wonderful. Ahn JaeHyun is a priest?! I am starting to see a theme here hehe 1st of october now. WHAT?!

- The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (September, 26). I’ve heard a lot about  Hundred Million Stars From the Sky which is Japanese original version of the drama. I have seen some clips from it with Takuya Kimura. That series is quite famous. I like both Seo InGuk and Jung SoMin. I am glad to see Seo EunSu although she was quite annoying in My Golden Life. 3rd of October now. Double WHAT!!

3. Player (September, 29). Judging by the teasers it seems kind dynamic and fun. Will give a try for Song SeungHeon sake.

- Room No. 9 (September, 29). I like the synopsis. Exchanging bodies when one of the people is in jail is something. Also, I am excited to see Kim YoungKwang for some reason. October 6th now. NOOOOO

4. The Third Charm (September, 28). Seo KangJoon and Esom will be interesting to watch as couple. I have high expectation for this one. 

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Planning to Watch in August

1. Lovely Horribly (August, 13). The cast includes Park SiHoo and Song JiHyo!!! The plot sounds quite interesting. I am always up for romantic comedy\horror kind of a drama which reminds me of Master’s Sun.

2. The Ghost Detective (August, 29). The genre for the drama series is horror-thriller. Ghosts?! I am in hehe I support every show Park EunBin is part of. Kim WonHae is also here and he is the best of the best. 

Only 2 new shows to watch in August and both on KBS. 

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What I’ve Been Up To

So, actually have seen many dramas and most of them were kicked out of my drama schedule ha Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food was a blast hehehe Thanks to the show April and May was wonderful. Son YeJin and Jung HaeIn had an amazing chemistry. The plot was romantic but quite realistic. The only downside for me was THE mother (those who have seen it will understand). I despised her deeply hehehehe Jung HaeIn is sooo charming! I am curious about his next project =))) My Mister is definitely something I did not expect. Definitely drama! Definitely did not expect to see some violence aspects and in regards of Jang KiYong ! IU was great! I think she has a really great potential as an actress. It was pretty clear during Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. Did try to watch Mistress and it was pretty entertaining. Until it wasn’t.. haha Lawless Lawyer. My love for Lee JoonGi will never die but this kind of a show is not for me. Handsome Guy and Jung Eum. Seems like Hwang JungEum plays the same role again and again. I feel like she suits something more dramatic, not romantic comedies. Namkoong Min is very hot in this drama! hehe Dropped it because it became quite boring. Investigate Couple. I was watching the show and thinking why the heck I am watching lol I don’t like anyone here. The forensic doctor is annoying, the rookie prosecutor is annoying, the  pharmacologist is annoying but the most annoying is the prosecutor! I wanted to strangle here. No, I am a normal person ;))) Life on Mars. No matter how much I like Jung KyungHo this show became boring for me =( What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim? Thank God Another hit!!! Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food and What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim? were/are really the highlight of the first half of drama year. Sometimes WWWSK is so ridiculous its hilarious!!! Park SeoJoon, Park MinYoung are perfect in their roles. The show is so funny and romantic! I have seen 10 episodes so far and here is nothing bad I can say about it. Definitely MUST WATCH with PSWBMF. 

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Planning to Watch in July

1. Your House Helper (July, 4). A man who works as a house helper?! That has to be something new ha I like the cast, synopsis and teasers so I will definitely give it a try.

2. Thirty But Seventeen (July, 23). Shin HyeSun?! Yang SeJong??? I mean.. Where should I sign up?! hehe Can’t imagine SeJong in a funny role but I am sure he will be fantastic. And together with HyeSun I am sure it will be a bomb!!! Can’t wait! It is definitely THE premier I am waiting for.

3. Dear Judge (July, 25). I am always up to Yoon SiYoon action hehe The genre of the drama is law but I really hope there will be a romantic line as well. 

4. My ID is Gangnam Beauty (July, 27). The plot sounds quite interesting. Give it a try and then we will see.

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Planning to Watch in June

1. Are You Human Too? (June, 4). Not sure about this one. I do like Seo KangJoon. Genre: science fiction, mystery, romance so it might be pretty interesting but it might as well go the wrong road for me. Kim WonHae is here!!! And he is a genius hehe 

2. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? (June, 6). I am waiting for this like you wouldn’t believe it!!! ha I like the plot, teasers look funny. Park SeoJoon, Park MinYoung, Lee TaeHwan.. what can be better?! Well, more Park SeoJoon?! hehe He plays a very narcissistic character so it will be fun to watch. I do love office romance theme as well. I’m actually counting the days that are left. That’s exactly how badly I want to watch it!!!

3. Life on Mars (June, 9). I love it when people go back in time. It is especially fun given how world has changed since 80s. I imagine it must be a shock to live without phones and Internet hehehe I like Jung KyungHo since Heartless City days. What a show it was! Synopsis looks fun so I will check it out. 

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2018 (54th) BaekSang Arts Awards

There is movie and TV categories but I won’t talk about movies since I saw I think like one or something. I will skip some nominations in TV category as well. 

Grand Prize (Daesang) - Winner: Stranger (tvN)

It was a great show indeed! You never know who is who, so many twists and turns. All actor’s acting was on point!

Best Drama - Winner: Mother (tvN)

Haven’t seen Mother but it seems like it was a high quality as the drama was screened at Cannes. I wouldn’t have mind though if My Golden Life would win even though the ending of the show was blah to me.

Best Screenplay - Winner: Lee Soo-Yeon (Stranger) 

No surprise here!!! I would say that Prison Playbook was amazing as much. The screenwriter is a genius. 

Best Actor - Winner: Cho Seung-Woo (Stranger)

Seems like writers really liked Stranger. 

Best Actress - Winner: Kim Nam-Joo (Misty)

I haven’t seen Misty so there is no way I can judge but I would say Shin Hye-Sun from My Golden Life was wonderful. 

Best Supporting Actor - Winner: Park Ho-San (Prison Playbook)

He deserves it hehe The way the actor was talking, his lisp OMG I am watching My Mister where he acts as well and I have a totally different feel from him as a character.

Best Supporting Actress - Winner: Ye Ji-Won (Should We Kiss First)

Best New Actor - Winner: Yang Se-Jong (Temperature of Love) 

Well, no complaints here =))) He is awesome!!! So young, so talented. I noticed him in Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim but I would say his best work is in Duel. All other actors like Park Hae-Soo (Prison Playbook), Woo Do-Hwan (Save Me), Lee Kyu-Hyung (Stranger) are lovely, especially Lee Kyu-Hyung. He was also a part of Prison Playbook and for me he was the most memorable thing about that show. 

Best New Actress - Winner: Heo Yool (Mother)

Style Icon Award - Winner: Nana

What does 'Style Icon‘ really mean?! hehe

Most Popular Actor - Winner: Jung Hae-In

Heck yeah!!!!! I would vote for him too LOL It is all thanks to Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food. 

Most Popular Actress - Winner: Bae Suzy

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Planning to Watch in May

1. Wok of Love (Greasy Melo, May, 7). I like the synopsis and the cast would be interesting to look at. Wouldn’t say that I want to see someone in particular though. Just have a good feeling about this drama.

2. Lawless Lawyer (May, 12). Lee JoonKi!!! Do I really need to say more?! hehe Teasers are all action packed. Seo YeJi is quite talented so I am looking forward to their duo.

3. Come and Hug Me (May, 16). I was impressed by Chang KiYong‘s acting in My Mister. The plot sounds interesting enough so I will give it a try.  

4. Handsome Guy and Jung Eum (May, 23). Aahh, sooo nice to see Hwang JungEum back! It is kinda funny that she will act as a character with the same name as hers. Hope to see lots of romance and comedy.

5. Sketch (May, 25). Rain, Lee DongGun, very fine guys ;))) Looks like it will be something on a dark-ish side.

PS Investigate Couple (May, 14), About Time (May, 21), Miss Hammurabi (May, 21). Maybe will check out these dramas too. 

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Planning to Watch in April

1. Suits (April, 25). I actually have seen like 5 seasons of the original version and it was great. The best thing about the American show was the chemistry between Harvey and Mike. They were awesome! Haven’t seen Jang DongGun since A Gentleman's Dignity which I liked a lot. Also, Park HyungShik is here as well and who doesn’t like Park HyungShik?! He can be a cute puppy but he can be sexy as well. 2 in 1 charm ;) I am sure there will be versions of Rachel and Donna so I am really looking forward to how it will be played out. 

2. Mistress (April, 28). I believe I have seen the first season of the original version. I remember it was entertaining enough. The plot sounds alike which is expected but I am sure there will be some major changes. 

3. Greasy Melo (April, 30). I like the synopsis and the cast would be interesting to look at. Wouldn’t say that I want to see someone in particular though. Just have a good feeling about this drama.

Only 3 premieres in April ha And I find all 3 pretty interesting hehe I guess too many premieres were in March. I had quite long list of what I am planning to watch but so far I have seen only a few episodes of Love Game: The Great Seduction and.. Eh, don’t get me started!!!!

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What I am NOT watching..

This is really how I feel. So many shows coming out and I’m not really watching them. Cross? Not watching. Given that one of the main actors was accused of sexual misconduct which he  acknowledged I would say the script would go the wrong route. Not watching Should We Kiss First for whatever reason.  Eulachacha Waikiki.. Have seen 2 episodes and it was fun in a way but then kinda stupid fun so I bailed. There is also Children of A Lesser God. No subs yet but I sort of rewind it and was not impressed. So, what should I do?! Need to find time to watch Should We Kiss First.

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Planning to Watch in March

1. Live (March, 10). The story revolves around daily lives of police officers. Teasers are pretty interesting, for once police doesn’t look stupid. And it seems like Lee KwangSoo isn’t playing a clown-ish character.

2. Love Game: The Great Seduction (March,12). Based on the 18th century French novel “Les Liaisons dangereuses” by Choderlos de Laclo. I wonder what Koreans will do with such material. Well, since it is not a cable channel I am sure it will be toned down. Yeo JinGoo has been offered the lead male role!!! If he will accept I will watch! Let’s pray for a good lead actress!! UPDATE. Apparently, now it is March AND like it’s not enough Yeo JinGoo declined the offer but Woo DoHwan will star in his place. Maybe it is a wiser choice as he is older and he has this kinda crazy-but-sexy edge. Kim MinJae will also star which I am very happy about. The only thing I am not happy about is the main actress as in Joy. Why, WHY PDs keep choosing idols instead of actresses with a dissent acting experience. I would like to see something more than just pretty face.

3. Switch: Change the World (March, 28). Haven’t seen Jang GeunSuk in a drama for a very long time (he will forever be TaeKyung in Your’re Beautiful) and it is really interesting to see Han YeRi in a different role than the one in Age of Youth. 

4. Shall We Live Together (March, 17). Family drama, romance, 50 episodes. The story seems interesting enough. It starts after My Golden Life ends so my main reason is that I think I will need some family show.

5. My Mister (March, 21). Teasers are funny but at the same time have a dark humor feel. There have been protests that IU should not take this role because the age gap is too big with Lee SunKyun. But it seems like Lee SunKyun’s character has a wife. I am not really sure what kind of relationships these two will have but to be honest I am totally okay if they were to end up together. 

6. Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food (March, 30). I like both Son YeJin and Jung HaeIn. Sounds romantic and light which I am up to. Jung HaeIn is really a popular guy!

Many more drama that will air in March but for now these are the ones that I noticed the most. 

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Well.. (14)

Monday-Tuesday: Radio Romance 

Wednesday-Thursday: Smart Prison Living (Wise Prison Life)

Friday-Saturday: 

Saturday-Sunday: My Golden Life,  Hwayugi (?)

Smart Prison Living ended =( It was an awesome drama! I did not continue to watch Hwayugi. The strange thing is that even though it has all the right components somehow I compare to Goblin and comparison is something I should not do because Goblin is up high while Hwayugi.. There are also Eulachacha Waikiki and Cross. And I am not watching both. Why?! Who knows!

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Radio Romance (ep. 1-2)

I am hooked! It is so strange seeing Kim SoHyun playing an adult role. She is finally able to drink on screen hehehe Yoon DooJoon seems like a charming guy. I know Highlight (well, Beast) pretty well but he has never stood up for me. I was into other members ;))) Oh, chemistry between leads is on point! Kwak DongYeon is amazing! Wow, I did not expect he would play such a funny character. The story is going steady and interesting. There are some cliches but.. It is a drama world =))) I noticed how red DooJoon‘ eyes are. I wonder if it is part of a character or it’s that he as Yoon DooJoon doesn’t get enough sleep. Anyway, will definitely keep watching!