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- Jun 6th, '09, 07:20
- Forum: Chinese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Taiwan Dramas vs HK Dramas
- Replies: 61
- Views: 51867
- Jun 4th, '09, 04:06
- Forum: Korean Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: "I want a korean boyfriend"
- Replies: 459
- Views: 268298
http://s91160591.onlinehome.us/thumbnails/Phil%20profile.jpg Ah, the 2009 edition of Philip Wang. He looks like an adult now, crazy. Yeah, my ABC friends really, really dig this dude. My international classmates, not so much, but his Yellow Fever video is also quite popular with the international s...
- Jun 4th, '09, 01:42
- Forum: Korean Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: "I want a korean boyfriend"
- Replies: 459
- Views: 268298
I do hate to see this thread closed when I still had questions related to the original post. Let's see if I can shift back to first gear. http://images1.cafepress.com/product/6101171v2_350x350_Front.jpg Anyway, does anyone know if they have a guy version of the shirt above that's in something like C...
- Jun 4th, '09, 00:15
- Forum: Korean Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: "I want a korean boyfriend"
- Replies: 459
- Views: 268298
Just curious, but on the original topic about girls wanting Korean girlfriends, has those girls ever been to grad school, or even college in the United States? Have you guys noticed that the Korean girls who go to school here, both international and American-born, look nothing like the Koreans in Kd...
- May 31st, '09, 09:39
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Would a Taiwanese girl date Vietnamese guy?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3607
- May 27th, '09, 09:40
- Forum: KDrama Discussions
- Topic: looking for drama as good as MNIKSS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8387
- May 8th, '09, 11:21
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] The Quiz Show
- Replies: 50
- Views: 24201
Honestly, S2 is looking more like a variant, yet polished (albeit overproduced) remake of S1 instead of a full-blown sequel. I'm liking it though, but I do miss the old cast (old game show host was a better actor, too). Haven't figured out if the contestants have a relationship with the game show ho...
- Apr 24th, '09, 04:08
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Sprite Asian Gamer Girl
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1520
Sprite Asian Gamer Girl
Click for Video.
I'm in love.Video of funny Asian gamer chick play testing Spore. Also known as the Sprite girl.
- Jan 26th, '09, 08:35
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Am I the Only Boy Watching Drama?
- Replies: 137
- Views: 35440
As a dude, I watch dramas too. I do it to hit on girls, especially on my fobby female classmates in grad school. They totally dig guys who watch the same thing they do. It's true. I'm awesome like that. http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5599/awesomeql7.jpg Seriously, though. Too many girls in D-Add...
- Jan 25th, '09, 08:15
- Forum: KDrama Discussions
- Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
- Replies: 465
- Views: 251948
Re: Stop comparing and enjoy the show
I honestly think that if it weren't for MG and HYD, people would easily be ranking this series up there with Full House and My Girl. Seems like hindsight is preventing people from enjoying the series more. Remember that w/ Full House and My Girl, people were watching an unfamiliar series. For a plot...
- Jan 21st, '09, 04:20
- Forum: KDrama Discussions
- Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
- Replies: 465
- Views: 251948
- Jan 20th, '09, 11:47
- Forum: KDrama Discussions
- Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
- Replies: 465
- Views: 251948
In MG I couldn't really get into the idea of them being teens. In MG, weren't they supposed to be 20something characters in college? I'm not sure, since I haven't seen it in years. I don`t know what they were supposed to be. But in the end.. the scenes in the school are to few.. or rather.. it's no...
- Jan 20th, '09, 02:31
- Forum: KDrama Discussions
- Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
- Replies: 465
- Views: 251948
- Jan 13th, '09, 05:43
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thoughts on this Korean-looking GIrl
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5243
- Jan 13th, '09, 03:28
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thoughts on this Korean-looking GIrl
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5243
- Jan 13th, '09, 01:55
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thoughts on this Korean-looking GIrl
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5243
- Jan 13th, '09, 00:47
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thoughts on this Korean-looking GIrl
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5243
Sadly, no video. Would have been uber-nice to see the realism in action. Got wind of this from some tech forum earlier today. Aaaaand here's a larger image I just found just now. Image is large in size, so I'm direct-linking it: http://bp3.blogger.com/_wvoLtwni0kc/Rd2rGLrwVvI/AAAAAAAAGHA/YbnqUwuMxTo...
- Jan 13th, '09, 00:19
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thoughts on this Korean-looking GIrl
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5243
Thoughts on this Korean-looking GIrl
I didn't know if this was already posted before, but what did you guys think of this Korean-looking girl? Do you think it jumps over the uncanny valley?
- Jan 12th, '09, 21:23
- Forum: KDrama Discussions
- Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
- Replies: 465
- Views: 251948
Here's a warning before watching the first episode then, have a low expectation initially (like I did since I've seen pretty much all versions) and once you start watching, let it take you to another world of HYD, enjoy it for the story and stop analyzing details like your nitpicking everything. Th...
- Jan 11th, '09, 08:13
- Forum: Korean Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Your top 3 kmovies you cried too?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16248
- Jun 24th, '08, 06:34
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gokusen (All Seasons)
- Replies: 1028
- Views: 270100
BTW... ep 1-2 are nto really that good i have to say my fave ep are 6,7, 8, and 10... really good episodes.... Oh, I'm so relieved you said that. :dance: I'm going to re-consider and check out this series again. My friends and I had a sour first impression of the third season, so we've been avoidin...
- Jun 24th, '08, 06:06
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gokusen (All Seasons)
- Replies: 1028
- Views: 270100
Not here to fight... but seems everytime i come on here there seems to be people talking bad about it....(and while i was gone there wasn't any.....) Nothing wrong with a discussion forum with a mixture of positive and negative comments. :D Both kinds of feedback should be encouraged. I'd hate to, ...
- Jun 24th, '08, 05:42
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gokusen (All Seasons)
- Replies: 1028
- Views: 270100
Did my post imply that I was saying the acting between Gokusen 1 and Goksuen 3 is the same? Because that is not what I meant; if it was. When I said the acting is the same as it was at the start, I meant the start of season 3. Unless I'm misunderstanding here, too. xD Oh, sorry about that. Definite...
- Jun 24th, '08, 05:30
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gokusen (All Seasons)
- Replies: 1028
- Views: 270100
The acting is the same as it was back at the start, and there are some scenes where the acting is just plain horrible that you have to just close your eyes and listen instead. Some of the boys are new to acting, but they haven't improved much from the start it seems. If I have to be honest, I'm fee...
- Jun 24th, '08, 04:21
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gokusen (All Seasons)
- Replies: 1028
- Views: 270100
I haven't been checking out Gokusen 3 since Ep. 2 because I couldn't stand the amazingly horrible acting from the main high school characters. For the non-biased Gokusen 3 watchers, has the acting been consistent since then? I was debating whether I should go back to it. My current impression is tha...
- Jun 8th, '08, 11:28
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Ryokiteki na Kanojo - My Sassy Girl(April 2008)
- Replies: 56
- Views: 32863
- May 11th, '08, 02:42
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Gokusen (All Seasons)
- Replies: 1028
- Views: 270100
Mad props to SARS for another great subbed release of the third season. It's always a joy to read their quality subs for parts that I don't understand. Gokusen has gone downhill for the third season, unfortunately. The first season was fresh with a wonderful veteran cast, the second one slipped in q...
- Apr 28th, '08, 01:46
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: TELL CRUNCHYROLL TO REMOVE KOMYO GA TSUJI
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3777
- Apr 26th, '08, 23:04
- Forum: KDrama Discussions
- Topic: Boys Before Flowers (KBS2) Korean version of "Meteor Ga
- Replies: 465
- Views: 251948
- Apr 26th, '08, 21:27
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: My buddy's breakup
- Replies: 78
- Views: 18447
Re: My buddy's breakup
So now what? What should I do? Given what you written, I don't think any action is required on your part. I can't possibly think why it would be your fault. The blame should be on the girl for trivially being upset over something like you having a strong friendship with the guy. If the girl is upse...
- Apr 26th, '08, 20:45
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Last Friends - Nagasawa Masami/Ueno Juri/Eita
- Replies: 2909
- Views: 832534
- Apr 26th, '08, 00:11
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Ryokiteki na Kanojo - My Sassy Girl(April 2008)
- Replies: 56
- Views: 32863
When I was doing undergrad, some friends and I would watch that movie about once a year. Nowadays, I would be lucky to bump into someone doing undergrad or are in high school who's even heard of the original movie. I'm glad that this show will finally renew interest in the original classic. I hate h...
- Apr 24th, '08, 23:19
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Let's learn Japanese....
- Replies: 844
- Views: 294376
You seem angry, torerling. Sorry Pauli, *sigh* I'm just tired of people misqouting me and making strawmen, Especially when we all should talk about something I/we really like.. *hug* Yeah, I can understand. I shoulder most of the blame because I started some of it with my misunderstanding, and defi...
- Apr 24th, '08, 22:52
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Let's learn Japanese....
- Replies: 844
- Views: 294376
- Apr 20th, '08, 18:43
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Let's learn Japanese....
- Replies: 844
- Views: 294376
I have nothing against you, torerling. I can agree that at this stage of our wonderful exchange, we've really missed the points of our original posts. I made my point concerning the first matter, and still strongly disagree with you with the level of relevance on the second matter, but I'll restrain...
- Apr 20th, '08, 17:54
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Let's learn Japanese....
- Replies: 844
- Views: 294376
first response Heh, my post had no ill intent. I was just responding to the claim by a couple of people stating that they knew of no language which was as extreme as Japanese casual form. I responded by saying that Korean has this trait as well. If I could go back and change my post, I would have p...
- Apr 17th, '08, 19:49
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Let's learn Japanese....
- Replies: 844
- Views: 294376
I speak 5 languages and understand 9, I do not know one that's as extreme as japanese.. ;) also, i agree with torerling..i too speak 4 different languages...and none of what ikn0 come close to how short japanese speech is...even chinese isn't like that at all!!! ^^ There's several thousand language...
- Apr 17th, '08, 03:37
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Let's learn Japanese....
- Replies: 844
- Views: 294376
- Apr 16th, '08, 17:33
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Jdrama and the Japanese Language
- Replies: 39
- Views: 13077
But then, a few Japanese people I know still don't know more than maybe 5000 kanji. A while ago I had to have some medical documents translated into English for me, and the person translating them didn't even know what the words were in Japanese, let alone English. :P Well, for that case, that's a ...
- Apr 15th, '08, 00:17
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Kanji Help! (IME Required)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2777
- Apr 15th, '08, 00:08
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Let's learn Japanese....
- Replies: 844
- Views: 294376
I went through three different kinds of Japanese language textbooks in college. I definitely agree that the Genki series by the Japan Times is by far the best of them. Since you're also doing self-study instead of classroom study, I highly recommend you check out the link below to supplement your le...
- Apr 13th, '08, 22:17
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Let's learn Japanese....
- Replies: 844
- Views: 294376
- Apr 11th, '08, 15:22
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Let's learn Japanese....
- Replies: 844
- Views: 294376
- Dec 26th, '07, 04:14
- Forum: Tech Discussion
- Topic: Veoh for downloading torrents
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5192
- Aug 13th, '07, 20:39
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
Oh, BTW. I've been meaning to ask this, but got off-track, haha. In the beach episode, I know for sure that one person out of the group of four that's having a competition against Tomo's group is a foreigner. But judging from their conversation, was there also one other foreigner in that group of fo...
- Aug 13th, '07, 20:15
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
Well, it might start out as innocent comparisons, but people have different views and its just sooner or later, arguments start. Hence, that is why any poll that is started that compares dramas gets closed on addicts. I was browsing backlogs of the discussion forums and noticed it. So if you consid...
- Aug 13th, '07, 20:00
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
I agree with you ^_^ Talking about things related to Hana Kimi is different to comparing 2 different things which for me dun't give any favor ^_^ Ah, then you shouldn't have any problems with comparing the Japanese Hana Kimi to either the manga and the Taiwanese show. The Japanese Hana Kimi show is...
- Aug 13th, '07, 19:33
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
As for the comparison between TW and JP Hanakimi. I can understand why many are opposed to it. It will just end up turning into an argument and having the thread closed. I don't see the problem of Kai posting about his subs here since he is posting a warning (and hinting for others to help stop sof...
- Aug 13th, '07, 19:17
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
Thank you, Kai200X. My post was purposely written to bait you to post that exact response, in order to bring up a disturbing aspect in this thread. Bait me? :roll Just to be fair. That was what I wrote initially. I already changed my message right after I posted it, so I don't have to talk about it...
- Aug 13th, '07, 19:06
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
C'mon, guys. Let's get back to the discussion of the series. No threadjacking about soft subs. That should go in the subtitles subforum, not the J-drama forum. If the sub doesn't concern you guys, then I don't have to talk about it here. While we are on the subject, we better not mention anything a...
- Aug 13th, '07, 17:17
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
- Aug 11th, '07, 12:43
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
They are still is high school, for Pete's sake! Shouldn't they be preparing for college exams or the like? well it's a drama not a documentary about highschool students' life ! LoL QFT. C'mon, we have a girl trying to pose as a guy in an all-boys school. We lost any sense of realism of high school ...
- Aug 11th, '07, 00:18
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
Yeah, it looks like the Sano/Mizuki angle is progressing healthily. Maybe too healthily, because I think there's much else development to it that can't be done in an episode or two. In my opinion, the series might be running too fast. I myself would rather see more focus of the plots on the other ch...
- Aug 10th, '07, 00:29
- Forum: Chinese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Highest Rating
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8312
All-time average viewership for T-dramas. ... Are you sure that's right? :scratch: ... Or maybe yours is the average? You may have missed seeing it in my original post before, so I went ahead and highlighted the necessary parts. NOW everyone knows why I don't allow all-time ranking lists on DramaWi...
- Aug 6th, '07, 11:33
- Forum: Chinese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Highest Rating
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8312
All-time average viewership for T-dramas. 1. Prince Turns to Frog (6.93) 2. Meteor Garden I (6.25) 3. It Started With A Kiss (6.01) 4. Meteor Garden II (5.86) 5. Meteor Rain (5.82) 6. At Dolphin Bay (5.67) 7. Devil Beside You (5.59) 8. Legendary Siblings II (Amazing Twins) (5.41) 9. Mr. Fighting (5....
- Aug 4th, '07, 13:16
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
- Aug 1st, '07, 23:56
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
- Aug 1st, '07, 23:23
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
- Jul 25th, '07, 14:03
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
The leader from St. Blossom's is hilarious. I hope they develop more story on the St. Blossom's girls (not liking the girl that likes Toma though, she looks goofy). I wonder if there will be a story arc between the leader and Maki's character. Hilarity would ensue. Ditzy characters never stop being ...
- Jul 25th, '07, 03:27
- Forum: Chinese Drama Discussions
- Topic: [CDrama] Shanghai Bund (JSTV, 2007)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21871
- Jul 25th, '07, 02:59
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
- Jul 24th, '07, 00:18
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
- Jul 20th, '07, 19:41
- Forum: Chinese Drama Discussions
- Topic: [TwDrama] Why Why Love (CTS, 2007)
- Replies: 662
- Views: 218184
now Im wondering which Taiwanese drama had the best ratings ... :glare: was it mars... or hana kimi........... hm silence :wub: any1 knows ? All-time average viewership for T-dramas. 1. Prince Turns to Frog (6.93) 2. Meteor Garden I (6.25) 3. It Started With A Kiss (6.01) 4. Meteor Garden II (5.86)...
- Jul 20th, '07, 13:22
- Forum: Tech Discussion
- Topic: Why the claim of HDTV ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5031
Hmm...pcasado makes an excellent point. I think the reason why they retain the HDTV labeling is because the source file was labeled as such. In order to keep consistency with the file name, the HDTV in the file name is retained. It's unfortunate the source material would be labeled as such though. I...
- Jul 20th, '07, 02:04
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
Sorry then, to have bothered you. XiaoPauli. What? That's so silly, wat3rm3lon. I love reading your posts. Well, I guess we better get back to the discussion at hand. Dang, I swear the students at the end of Episode 2 look like they had some wicked frat party! I never seen anything like that happen...
- Jul 20th, '07, 02:00
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
sorry i mentioned that it was liek HYD... i feel bad now... i was just saying because i dodn't want people hating Hana-kimi if ti has the same ending as HYD... And i really love HYD so if i say Hana-kimi has some smilarities or is the same then that is complementing Hana-kimi... no matter what it h...
- Jul 20th, '07, 01:46
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
- Jul 20th, '07, 01:23
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] LIAR GAME (All Seasons)
- Replies: 937
- Views: 345144
- Jul 20th, '07, 01:14
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
Two points I wanted to bring up: 1. Even though I haven't seen HYD in a long time, I'm not seeing how it's so phenomenally similar to Hana Kimi as some people here seem to claim. Oh, wait. I DO see a similarity! It's set in a school. Whoop-di-do. :glare: 2. Why are some of the people, who whined lik...
- Jul 19th, '07, 22:21
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
I'm so glad the drama is only loosely based on the manga and not following it faithfully. A direct translation of long, drawn-out written material should always be interpreted when acted out, not fleshed out completely in a medium where quick cuts and fast story telling is the norm. Especially for b...
- Jul 18th, '07, 15:13
- Forum: Chinese Drama Discussions
- Topic: [TwDrama] Why Why Love (CTS, 2007)
- Replies: 662
- Views: 218184
Does anyone know why it's Ho and not He? :scratch: Also I've noticed that when they do the BTS after the episodes, they call him something else...anyone know???? :blink It's spelled Ho in Taiwan, and He in mainland China. The reason is because mainland China uses Hanyu Pinyin spelling, while Taiwan...
- Jul 17th, '07, 05:16
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
High schools are 4 years in Japan as well? I thought they were only 3 years? I know that Taiwan is definitely 3 years (10th to 12th), and they use the same system as Japan since Taiwan used to be a Japanese colony. But then, they don't call it high school. When I referred to high school when I to co...
- Jul 17th, '07, 04:51
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Hanazakari no Kimitachi e [2007]
- Replies: 7382
- Views: 1335766
So the curly-haired chick in Hana Kimi...did she played the hawt sunglasses chick in Liar Game, right? I haven't seen Liar Game in so long to remember exactly how she looked. I can't believe that she's the same girl in some random variety TV show video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXf-furNA...
- Jul 17th, '07, 04:37
- Forum: Chinese Drama Discussions
- Topic: [TwDrama] Why Why Love (CTS, 2007)
- Replies: 662
- Views: 218184
- Jul 17th, '07, 02:55
- Forum: Chinese Drama Discussions
- Topic: [TwDrama] Why Why Love (CTS, 2007)
- Replies: 662
- Views: 218184