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by cantiara
Jan 23rd, '08, 06:50
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Heath Ledger is dead?!?!
Replies: 19
Views: 6243

Yes, this is a shocking news. The cause of death is not confirmed yet, but the police said that there was NO indication of "foul play". But It's just so sad and tragic all the same. A talented and charming actor gone too early... right when he's gonna get a big hype with what seems like a ...
by cantiara
Jan 10th, '08, 06:51
Forum: Korean Culture & Entertainment
Topic: What Korean food is this?
Replies: 11
Views: 6628

Re: What Korean food is this?

usurpname wrote:
It's definitely 떡볶이 (Dduk bok ki / duk bo gi / .... i hate romanizing >_<)

It's the only Korean dish that I know how to make myself. >_<
How do you make it yourself? Care to share your recipe? Thanks :)
by cantiara
Oct 2nd, '07, 08:25
Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
Topic: Are Japanese people really like that?
Replies: 137
Views: 24497

I agree, I haven't seen this show but it sounds similar to that Kelly Osbourne show from earlier this year. It also focused on more of the weird "otaku" things like maid cafes and whatnot, trying to make out like all Japanese do these things. Not that I object to "otaku" things ...
by cantiara
Oct 1st, '07, 10:52
Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
Topic: Are Japanese people really like that?
Replies: 137
Views: 24497

Noale wrote:Especially because all the contestants are so negative, literally saying that "they don't like Japanese people" and "would never visit the country again".
Again, bunch of friggin' whinersssss!! :cussing:
by cantiara
Oct 1st, '07, 10:34
Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
Topic: Are Japanese people really like that?
Replies: 137
Views: 24497

This is why I don't really like that show, Lost in Tokyo . I watched the first episode and I gave up. It is shown to an audience who basically have not (or even never) been exposed to the Japanese culture or even Eastern Asian culture in general, and what are shown in that show don't really represen...
by cantiara
Sep 12th, '07, 17:30
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Whats the first thing u see when you come to this page......
Replies: 24
Views: 5876

The subtitle forum and the torrents.
by cantiara
Sep 8th, '07, 18:34
Forum: Korean Actors & Actresses
Topic: I need to know an actor from Hello! Miss
Replies: 1
Views: 1902

Kim Kwang Kyo or Kim Kwang Gyoo. He also played in Fantasy Couple and Windstruck.
by cantiara
Sep 8th, '07, 07:01
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Hong Gil Dong (KBS2, 2008)
Replies: 346
Views: 139933

Oh my gosh, it's the Hong Sisters + Kang Ji Hwan + Sung Yuri combo! I'm so gonna watch this!
by cantiara
Sep 3rd, '07, 12:28
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Capital Scandal (KBS, 2007)
Replies: 70
Views: 33445

The love stories in this drama just makes me sway. You have the cute main couple and the charismatic couple. Sweet love and tragic love. Moreover the drama just gave me a new perspective concerning Korean history during the Japanese occupation.
by cantiara
Aug 10th, '07, 05:59
Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
Topic: What's life like living in Japan
Replies: 27
Views: 5406

LaMortImmortelle wrote: Have you heard of http://www.gaijinsmash.net/
The guy blogs about his life as a english tutor in japan too..and he has some very funny stories to tell!!
Haha yeah I know that blog and that guy's stories are darn funny and interesting!
by cantiara
Aug 3rd, '07, 12:41
Forum: Life & Relationships
Topic: matchmaking do u agree or not?
Replies: 30
Views: 9775

I would most likely disagree, simply for the fact that my life partner should be someone that I choose for myself. (I'm the one who's gonna spend my life with that respective person, not my parents). However, Even though I dislike the idea, I would still keep my mind open. I would not act like a reb...
by cantiara
Aug 1st, '07, 09:21
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Full House 2 (KBS, 20xx)
Replies: 183
Views: 106067

WHOA! :w00t:

If the storyline would be the continuation of the first one, then they really MUST get Bi and Song He Kyo to be in it as well, otherwise, I'm quite sure it's gonna be a flop...
by cantiara
Jun 21st, '07, 06:19
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Kaneshiro Takeshi fans
Replies: 90
Views: 40940

Takeshi's newest movie will be Confession of Pain . It is directed by Andrew Lau (the director of Infernal Affairs Trilogy) and he will be reunited with Tony Leung ... Has anybody seen this movie? How is it? I watched it and quite frankly I thought it was alright. Don't get me wrong, Takeshi did gi...
by cantiara
Jun 21st, '07, 06:18
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Kaneshiro Takeshi fans
Replies: 90
Views: 40940

Takeshi's newest movie will be Confession of Pain . It is directed by Andrew Lau (the director of Infernal Affairs Trilogy) and he will be reunited with Tony Leung ... Has anybody seen this movie? How is it? I watched it and quite frankly I thought it was alright. Don't get me wrong, Takeshi did gi...
by cantiara
May 30th, '07, 06:54
Forum: KDrama Discussions
Topic: Lovers (SBS, 2006)
Replies: 37
Views: 35886

I just finished watching this series, and... it totally has swept me off my feet. I'm loving it! The story 's very mature, not cheesy, yet funny, and romantic. Mi Joo is cute and smart. Kang Jae is... hawt!! :w00t: damn, he's hot. He's so manly and every time he comes to Mi Joo's rescue, I got swoon...
by cantiara
Apr 12th, '07, 06:50
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Survey] Your Best J-dramas: Ranked! (Update #17)
Replies: 923
Views: 315607

It is hard to make this list, since there are too many good J-drama. It was hard to make up my mind. But, For now it is: 1. Kekkon Dekinai Otoko 2. Boku Dake no Madonna 3. Nodame Cantabile Not that it matters in this voting system, but I also love these drama: Long Vacation, Love Generation, Double ...
by cantiara
Apr 10th, '07, 19:16
Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
Topic: Let's learn Japanese....
Replies: 844
Views: 295407

Anata no kaeru basho = The place (that) you return to.

And a minor correction, "congratulations" is spelled "Omedetou", not omedetto.
by cantiara
Apr 8th, '07, 20:59
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Abe Hiroshi
Replies: 109
Views: 94811

Thanks for the info on the new movie and SP. Those are definitely in my Must Watch list.
by cantiara
Apr 8th, '07, 20:23
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] LIAR GAME (All Seasons)
Replies: 937
Views: 346326

Sorry to tell everyone this, but siantut, due to copyright laws in Japan(she lives in Japan), won't be subbing any jdramas from now on since consequences of subbing is a bit drastic in Japan. Aww, that's too bad indeed. I also read in siantut's forum that she especially called the TV Network just t...
by cantiara
Apr 8th, '07, 20:18
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Hanayome to Papa
Replies: 105
Views: 36852

Very interested! Seems like my cup of tea; light and funny. Hopefully in real, it won't disappoint me.
by cantiara
Apr 6th, '07, 20:20
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: Who would you have liked to see play Domouji Tsukasa?
Replies: 36
Views: 10874

Today, physically Hayami Mokomichi would have been perfect but of course with improved acting skills, but hey if Jerry Yen could have made up for novice acting skills with sheer physical presence, Moko can too. I think Hayami Mokomichi's acting skill has improved along with the better roles that th...
by cantiara
Apr 4th, '07, 20:43
Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
Topic: Which JDrama Pairing is your Favorite?
Replies: 157
Views: 44459

There are a lot of good pairings in Japanese drama, but so far, here are the most memorable ones to me (In no particular order): - Takizawa Hideaki + Hasegawa Kyoko in Boku Dake no Madonna - Takuya Kimura + Matsu Takako in Love Generation - Tsumabuki Satoshi + Shibasaki Kou in Orange Days - Nishikid...
by cantiara
Apr 4th, '07, 20:03
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Tokyo Tower (2007)
Replies: 30
Views: 20840

I find this drama very meaningful and inspiring. I love that the storyline focuses on Ma-kun and his Okan relationship, it is really meaningful indeed. I also agree with the previous poster: it's not a harsh tear jerker like 1 litre of tears, BUT, the subtlety of the story and strong performance by ...
by cantiara
Jan 9th, '07, 13:07
Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
Topic: 1 litre of tears [ENG SUB]
Replies: 5
Views: 2256

I don't think any softsubs had ever been released, I'm not sure though. All I know was that I watched it hardsubbed.
by cantiara
Jan 5th, '07, 22:21
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Hana Yori Dango Season 2
Replies: 8217
Views: 3083602

sambuk, I think he was asking amrayu, not you (no pun intended here) :) And she is from SARS (the founder, even), the fansubs group who is subbing this dorama, and as you requested it she did "post" something to let you know where they are with the subbing progress hehe
by cantiara
Jan 4th, '07, 21:22
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Nishikido Ryo
Replies: 4675
Views: 834774

Gilraen wrote:Nope, haven't seen the CM, any idea where I can find it?
Here's a youtube link to it:

by cantiara
Jan 4th, '07, 21:15
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Nodame Cantabile and also its SP in Europe
Replies: 2133
Views: 676310

I've been following this thread but I may have missed this-- is there any news/rumors as to the possibility of a Nodame Cantabile II? I'm not sure whether the subbers of the drama were serious when they said "see you around for Nodame II" at the end of the last episode, but it would make ...
by cantiara
Jan 4th, '07, 16:18
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Hana Yori Dango Season 2
Replies: 8217
Views: 3083602

Hardsub: Internal (Subs that are encoded INTO the video stream, part of the video itself) Softsub: External (Separate from the video, usually here in .srt form) For example, if you download a RAW video file and you still need to download a separate subs file for it, then it means you are downloading...
by cantiara
Jan 4th, '07, 16:11
Forum: Travel
Topic: .
Replies: 157
Views: 99459

Japan, China, Egypt, South Africa, Greece, Italy *sigh*, if possible I'd love to travel around the world.
by cantiara
Dec 18th, '06, 10:57
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
Replies: 445
Views: 119809

Just watched the last episode, and I agree with previous comments. I am also disappointed with the ending *sigh*. For me personally, it's an anti climax! It definitely could've been much better. They built up a tension throughout the whole series and it ended.. just like that?? :scratch: I'm wonderi...
by cantiara
Dec 15th, '06, 09:03
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Kaneshiro Takeshi fans
Replies: 90
Views: 40940

Aww, he looks weird! :lol I don't really like his new look. Do you? I just don't think it suits him that much. I think it's the beard. But oh my gawd, the leather suit... that's what he looks good in. *drools* But I'm still very much looking forward to that movie with Andy Lau and Jet Li. Sounds rea...
by cantiara
Dec 14th, '06, 12:02
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Kaneshiro Takeshi fans
Replies: 90
Views: 40940

whoa, do you have a picture of his new look? I would love to see his badass killer look, haha. Anyway, the movie with Andy Lau and Jet Li sounds very interesting. With those casts, it is surely worth watching. When will it be out though? Do you know?
by cantiara
Dec 13th, '06, 14:59
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Abe Hiroshi
Replies: 109
Views: 94811

In my opinion Abe is at his best in Kekkon Dekinai Otoko. I really enjoyed watching that one. It was very entertaining. His character reminds me of Jack Nicholson in As Good As It Gets and Hugh Laurie in House M.D.
by cantiara
Dec 13th, '06, 10:03
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Hana Yori Dango Season 2
Replies: 8217
Views: 3083602

trunkims, thanks for the link, I just watched it. I don't understand why Jun isn't in NY though, thought he's supposed to be there as well. "Ping Pong" in Times Square hehe.. cute!
by cantiara
Dec 12th, '06, 16:16
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: Need help to identify a Jdrama? Ask here!
Replies: 1058
Views: 237582

I'm pretty sure that s45ya is right about the 2nd dorama you described. It is "Dekichatta Kekkon" a.k.a "Shotgun Marriage" starring Takenouchi Yutaka and Hirosue Ryoko.
by cantiara
Dec 12th, '06, 12:37
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
Replies: 445
Views: 119809

I really should've waited for the final episode before watching episode 9. Now it just bites me to see how it all ends.. I'm sure it will be a happy ending, I just wanna see how they'll end up happy. :wub: Some people here said they didnt understand Nao, but I think I do: It's been three years since...
by cantiara
Dec 12th, '06, 09:45
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Takizawa Hideaki
Replies: 416
Views: 137145

Wow, I can't believe this thread is dying. Are there only so little Takki's fans here in D-addicts? :) My first Takki's dorama was Boku Dake no Madonna . I really liked his character there and how he portrayed it. And then I got the chance to watch SoS and Taiyou no Kisetsu . Both were rather dark d...
by cantiara
Dec 12th, '06, 09:38
Forum: Japanese Actors & Actresses
Topic: Kaneshiro Takeshi fans
Replies: 90
Views: 40940

Takeshi's newest movie will be Confession of Pain . It is directed by Andrew Lau (the director of Infernal Affairs Trilogy) and he will be reunited with Tony Leung (I think this is their first movie together after Wong Kar Wei's Chungking Express? correct me if I'm wrong here). Can't wait to see it!...
by cantiara
Sep 13th, '06, 16:12
Forum: JDrama Discussions
Topic: [Discussion] Orange Days
Replies: 218
Views: 91297

Kai is the sweetest character I've ever encountered on TV :P
by cantiara
Aug 26th, '06, 13:50
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Can you tell asians apart?
Replies: 124
Views: 32362

I only scored 4... and it said I was hopeless.
But that was fun though hehe..