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Omo, it's been a long while since I logged in and I felt compelled to do just because of our Hoi-hoi couple...today's the final episode and I can't wait to watch it with eng subs...I'm spoiling myself by reading recaps from Dramabeans since I can't get to watch the raw videos...although there are speculations that this series will end on a happy note, I don't want to expect too much...but I really vouched for a happy (but logical) ending!!! anyway, I trust the Hong Sisters to bring it on
Dae-woong-ah, Miho-yah, hwaiting! <3
-currently listening to MGIAG OST (Fox Rain)
Dae-woong-ah, Miho-yah, hwaiting! <3
-currently listening to MGIAG OST (Fox Rain)
That's the thing. With fantasy and in such a fluffy fairytale series, anything can make for a logical ending.
Granny appears and saves her. Can do.
Bead is gone and she becomes human. Can do.
Bead is gone and she stays a one-tail. Can do.
Their love breaks the whole process and saves her. Can do.
Anything they do can make sense and give a happy ending. I mean, this is a cutesy series. Cute and fluffy.
It's not exactly a masterpiece of near perfect screenwriting. It's not like the great depth and realism will suffer.
You can't have plot-holes when you only play with a mythology/setting you yourself created with your rules.
They made up the rules. The series has it's own set and they damn well can make up a rule that saves her.
Granny appears and saves her. Can do.
Bead is gone and she becomes human. Can do.
Bead is gone and she stays a one-tail. Can do.
Their love breaks the whole process and saves her. Can do.
Anything they do can make sense and give a happy ending. I mean, this is a cutesy series. Cute and fluffy.
It's not exactly a masterpiece of near perfect screenwriting. It's not like the great depth and realism will suffer.
You can't have plot-holes when you only play with a mythology/setting you yourself created with your rules.
They made up the rules. The series has it's own set and they damn well can make up a rule that saves her.
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I'll watch the episode again, but for now
Also, remind me not to comment on Dramabeans anymore. Especially by saying Lee Seung Ki is a horrible actor.
An army of kyaaing fangirls came at me trying to convince me he's an amazing piece of work that should get an Oscar.
Plus, I'm pretty sure I'm being burned in effigy somewhere in the world right now. How dare I say he sucks? The b*tch!
An army of kyaaing fangirls came at me trying to convince me he's an amazing piece of work that should get an Oscar.
Plus, I'm pretty sure I'm being burned in effigy somewhere in the world right now. How dare I say he sucks? The b*tch!
@Orion: How could you say such a horrible thing about Lee Seung Ki?! I mean seriously, he is the GREATEST actor of this generation!! His looks, his facial expressions, he even uses his hair to express his emotions!!!
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Are the fans of LSK worse or equally bad as those of JGS? I think you are becoming infamous on Dramabeans, my dear!
so, is this show worth getting started on? Noticed that the excitement of the ppl has gone down since the first 4-5 pages. I am still awaiting the judges' opinions!
Managed to NOT press the spoiler tags, oi oi oi... *so proud*
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Are the fans of LSK worse or equally bad as those of JGS? I think you are becoming infamous on Dramabeans, my dear!
so, is this show worth getting started on? Noticed that the excitement of the ppl has gone down since the first 4-5 pages. I am still awaiting the judges' opinions!
Managed to NOT press the spoiler tags, oi oi oi... *so proud*
Peggy, dear, if you see the actors' thread, you'll see I actually like the guy by now. He seems fun, like a good kid and... well, ok. I find him cute, alright??!!? Ahahaha. He's kinda hot... In a dorky way...
But, much like with JKS or any actor I happen to watch, I separate my like for the person or their looks and their acting skills. I'm just being fair with my opinions. I like his voice. His Gumiho song is awesome.
But I just can't like his acting. It was ok with the comedy, but crying with the sad scenes in Gumiho only to stop and realize I'm watching a show, because his crying and talking is so fake, cannot be overlooked.
As for the fans, in my Dramabeans experience, Lee Seung Ki ones are far worse. You'd think the guy who is more likable off-stage, would have more understanding and balanced fans, but nope. Worse than Gaysha.
Back to the series now, I can't say anything more cause you ladies will know what happens right away, by my reaction alone. Maybe you already do. So I'll just keep quiet about this out of the spoiler tags and wait.
But
By the way, just watched it with mom. We cried out eyes out big time. And we basically want to marry the Emo Doc. Damn it... He's too awesome.
But, much like with JKS or any actor I happen to watch, I separate my like for the person or their looks and their acting skills. I'm just being fair with my opinions. I like his voice. His Gumiho song is awesome.
But I just can't like his acting. It was ok with the comedy, but crying with the sad scenes in Gumiho only to stop and realize I'm watching a show, because his crying and talking is so fake, cannot be overlooked.
As for the fans, in my Dramabeans experience, Lee Seung Ki ones are far worse. You'd think the guy who is more likable off-stage, would have more understanding and balanced fans, but nope. Worse than Gaysha.
Back to the series now, I can't say anything more cause you ladies will know what happens right away, by my reaction alone. Maybe you already do. So I'll just keep quiet about this out of the spoiler tags and wait.
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Qrion
I really do agree with you re Seunggi. It's quite clear he is in it for the publicity or whatever. He is not an actor but he is a nice fella basically.
The drama is totally built around the Miho role. She is perfect for it and she is a good actress who is sustaining our belief in her existence and we know we want a happy ending. I personally will be very irritated now if she ends up with Daewoong. I am shallow enough to want Emo to step forward and save the day. He looks so good and he is not that bad as an actor. At least I think he is going to improve as he works at it.
Seunggi will always be able to play a pleasant role in most dramas. He is very likable in his variety series. He is not an actor.
Have not been to Dramabeans for some time but I will give it a look to see what happened to you. those girls can have sharp knives at times.!
Here on TV the last episode I saw was where Grandpa is blowing his stack because ex GF says Miho is making DaeW work so hard when he is really hurt. Just when they were getting more friendly etc and now what will happen?? Time for Emo to appear if he has any sense. Oh well I guess that won't happen.
I really do agree with you re Seunggi. It's quite clear he is in it for the publicity or whatever. He is not an actor but he is a nice fella basically.
The drama is totally built around the Miho role. She is perfect for it and she is a good actress who is sustaining our belief in her existence and we know we want a happy ending. I personally will be very irritated now if she ends up with Daewoong. I am shallow enough to want Emo to step forward and save the day. He looks so good and he is not that bad as an actor. At least I think he is going to improve as he works at it.
Seunggi will always be able to play a pleasant role in most dramas. He is very likable in his variety series. He is not an actor.
Have not been to Dramabeans for some time but I will give it a look to see what happened to you. those girls can have sharp knives at times.!
Here on TV the last episode I saw was where Grandpa is blowing his stack because ex GF says Miho is making DaeW work so hard when he is really hurt. Just when they were getting more friendly etc and now what will happen?? Time for Emo to appear if he has any sense. Oh well I guess that won't happen.
My lips are sealed. I have to be very careful to not tip you ladies off on what happens. And yes, Emo Doc is really nice.
Min Woo might not be a good actor, but he has something the carp lacks. An expressive face. His expressions are good.
He can do very subtle changes with his face to convey all the right emotions. He's just bad with his lines and delivering them.
But he has potential. He needs to work hard, but he can get there. I just don't get that from the carp. Two lead roles, no improvement.
Actually, he got worse in Gumiho than he was in Shining Inheritance. So, he doesn't show he can improve his acting. He just can't act.
And he doesn't have the subtlety Min Woo has. He overacts and overdoes his expressions. He can't calm his performance down.
Min Woo might not be a good actor, but he has something the carp lacks. An expressive face. His expressions are good.
He can do very subtle changes with his face to convey all the right emotions. He's just bad with his lines and delivering them.
But he has potential. He needs to work hard, but he can get there. I just don't get that from the carp. Two lead roles, no improvement.
Actually, he got worse in Gumiho than he was in Shining Inheritance. So, he doesn't show he can improve his acting. He just can't act.
And he doesn't have the subtlety Min Woo has. He overacts and overdoes his expressions. He can't calm his performance down.
You can call me stupid but I've never understood what counts as "good" acting. Seriously. I've seen many, many kdramas, jdramas and US/UK tv-series but I still don't understand this. Maybe I'm just too stupid for this. Of course, there were dramas where I couldn't feel the chemistry between leads.
And truly idiotic 2ne1 got award again <_<_<_<(kpop)
And truly idiotic 2ne1 got award again <_<_<_<(kpop)
Celeste, welcome to the forums. ^^
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Neliets, I guess I personally consider the old theater type of acting "bad". Meaning, when there's a persistent style and fakeness about the performance.
When it doesn't feel realistic, like how a person would react to what's going on in real life. Lack of realism in the emotions and expressing of them.
When Seung Ki does his lines, they feel like that. Like lines. Like he is just reciting them without being in character. He's cute and all, but it's always "him".
He doesn't suck you into the character. You don't see the character. You see the person. And to me, that constitutes a failure in performance.
An actor is supposed to portray someone and make you believe, 100% that that's who they are. That gets you involved with the work and character.
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When it doesn't feel realistic, like how a person would react to what's going on in real life. Lack of realism in the emotions and expressing of them.
When Seung Ki does his lines, they feel like that. Like lines. Like he is just reciting them without being in character. He's cute and all, but it's always "him".
He doesn't suck you into the character. You don't see the character. You see the person. And to me, that constitutes a failure in performance.
An actor is supposed to portray someone and make you believe, 100% that that's who they are. That gets you involved with the work and character.
Thanks for explanation. but not always it's about acting skills. Just like the female lead in Playful kiss - I'd blame the script(not even half way to believe), because the actress was very good in Bad Guy, though.Orion1986 wrote:Celeste, welcome to the forums. ^^
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Neliets, I guess I personally consider the old theater type of acting "bad". Meaning, when there's a persistent style and fakeness about the performance.
When it doesn't feel realistic, like how a person would react to what's going on in real life. Lack of realism in the emotions and expressing of them.
When Seung Ki does his lines, they feel like that. Like lines. Like he is just reciting them without being in character. He's cute and all, but it's always "him".
He doesn't suck you into the character. You don't see the character. You see the person. And to me, that constitutes a failure in performance.
An actor is supposed to portray someone and make you believe, 100% that that's who they are. That gets you involved with the work and character.
In this drama there were very few moments of his not-so-good acting(or I was just blinded by the cuteness of Shin Min Ah).
I do agree about the script. Also, sometimes the director decides on the style and performance and has very specific (and annoying) ideas.
But also, some people can be good in drama but bad in comedy or vice versa. Maybe this lady of PK is just not good in less melodramatic roles.
I am not judging Seung Ki by just Gumiho. I've seen him in melodrama and this one as well. He's weak in both. Now, either both directors sucked and made him act bad, or the man just can't act.
Granted though, he's better in some scenes in Shining Inheritance than he is in Gumiho. It was probably a combination of him, director and maybe even cast chemistry that changed things like this.
Which makes my argument even stronger though. If his mood/co-stars/director and other outside factors affect his acting to such a point, then he's no real actor. A real actor cannot be affected by such things.
But also, some people can be good in drama but bad in comedy or vice versa. Maybe this lady of PK is just not good in less melodramatic roles.
I am not judging Seung Ki by just Gumiho. I've seen him in melodrama and this one as well. He's weak in both. Now, either both directors sucked and made him act bad, or the man just can't act.
Granted though, he's better in some scenes in Shining Inheritance than he is in Gumiho. It was probably a combination of him, director and maybe even cast chemistry that changed things like this.
Which makes my argument even stronger though. If his mood/co-stars/director and other outside factors affect his acting to such a point, then he's no real actor. A real actor cannot be affected by such things.
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I thought LSK(G?) did a pretty good job in Gumiho. I've never seen any of his other work, but it was fine in this. Maybe because I wasn't focusing on him too much (since most of my focus was on Shin Min Ah).
To be clear though, I think Mi Ho (Shin Min Ah) really carried the show.
The Emo Dr. I found to be a horrrible actor that is devoid of any animation. It sounded like he was reading lines off the teleprompter I think you ladies are giving him more credit than he deserves because of his emo good looks. In fact you may be discounting LSKs acting because he isn't that good looking (and looks like a carp).
Back on the show topic....the ending felt a bit rushed and not complete....
To be clear though, I think Mi Ho (Shin Min Ah) really carried the show.
The Emo Dr. I found to be a horrrible actor that is devoid of any animation. It sounded like he was reading lines off the teleprompter I think you ladies are giving him more credit than he deserves because of his emo good looks. In fact you may be discounting LSKs acting because he isn't that good looking (and looks like a carp).
Back on the show topic....the ending felt a bit rushed and not complete....
I disagree, personally. Most of us here can very well distinguish between good looks and skills. Which is the only reason why we are still bothering with Jang Keun Suk since the looks are long gone. He might still act good.
And I personally, if you've been to other threads, find Seung Ki kinda cute by now. He's got a good voice, seems like a nice kid and he's not that ugly. He's got some nice features. The acting kinda spoils em though.
Lee Seung Ki sounds fake with his lines. He overacts. No Min Woo has the opposite problem. He "underacts". He lacks involvement. He's cold, like you say. BUT, at least he can pull off some subtle expressions.
Lee Seung Ki has no subtlety. He overdoes most of his expressions and even his drama looks more like comedy. Like he's mocking the emotions. Now, he has his ok moments, but they are very few. Same with the Doc.
They are both bad, just at opposite ends of the spectrum. I personally can handle someone who's cold but can have some successful looks on his face, more than someone who overacts. It's just a personal taste thing, I guess.
As for the ending
And I personally, if you've been to other threads, find Seung Ki kinda cute by now. He's got a good voice, seems like a nice kid and he's not that ugly. He's got some nice features. The acting kinda spoils em though.
Lee Seung Ki sounds fake with his lines. He overacts. No Min Woo has the opposite problem. He "underacts". He lacks involvement. He's cold, like you say. BUT, at least he can pull off some subtle expressions.
Lee Seung Ki has no subtlety. He overdoes most of his expressions and even his drama looks more like comedy. Like he's mocking the emotions. Now, he has his ok moments, but they are very few. Same with the Doc.
They are both bad, just at opposite ends of the spectrum. I personally can handle someone who's cold but can have some successful looks on his face, more than someone who overacts. It's just a personal taste thing, I guess.
As for the ending
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Dear JTR.
I don't think you would always like to have a GF all that 'cute' She is too cute to be true you know, and then all that meat eating gets a bit gross. She is a good character and the actress plays her beautifully. However, she is a gumiho and I don't think you would want all the future problems that would incur. How would you explain her tails if they suddenly popped out? And what about her fierce glances when she is about to go into a temper tantrum. Don't tell me a gumiho, even as pretty as Mi ho, would not have a temper.
No...Stick with the girl you have as long as she sticks with you.....
I don't think you would always like to have a GF all that 'cute' She is too cute to be true you know, and then all that meat eating gets a bit gross. She is a good character and the actress plays her beautifully. However, she is a gumiho and I don't think you would want all the future problems that would incur. How would you explain her tails if they suddenly popped out? And what about her fierce glances when she is about to go into a temper tantrum. Don't tell me a gumiho, even as pretty as Mi ho, would not have a temper.
No...Stick with the girl you have as long as she sticks with you.....
I think he meant the actress maybe? And the cuteness, not the whole?
Look, it's normal to wish the man/woman we'd find for ourselves was so beautiful and cute.
But there are problems with that too. Jealousy is easier and so is fear of being dumped.
Now, I'm not saying beautiful people are bad people, but it's easy to be conceited when pretty.
One way it would work, is if they had low self-esteem and didn't think they were pretty.
But again, you'd be trading one issue for the other. She'd be hot, but would not like herself.
Now, these are when talking about a more casual relationship, of course.
Love changes all so the same rules don't apply so clearly when you have it.
Look, it's normal to wish the man/woman we'd find for ourselves was so beautiful and cute.
But there are problems with that too. Jealousy is easier and so is fear of being dumped.
Now, I'm not saying beautiful people are bad people, but it's easy to be conceited when pretty.
One way it would work, is if they had low self-esteem and didn't think they were pretty.
But again, you'd be trading one issue for the other. She'd be hot, but would not like herself.
Now, these are when talking about a more casual relationship, of course.
Love changes all so the same rules don't apply so clearly when you have it.
Re the more interesting older couple. I wondered about Mr.Ban always having the toothpick. Well today I watched a show about Nihonbashi, a section of Yokyo. It was the subject of many paintings in the Ukiyok-e style. Very busy and interesting place during the Edo period. Well there are several shops that have existed since that time and they are almost 200 years in constant trading.'One of them is where toothpicks are still make by hand. Various woods are used and they have a particular shape. Some of them are extremely espensive. It seems that it was a cultural fashion then and even in the 1960's for men to have their own special type of toothpick. It was considered very cool and almost sexy to have a pick in the corner of your mouth.
So..Mr. Ban was still feeling his oats and being cool and I think it suited him very well. It is easy to imagine him in samurai clothing swashbuckling along charming the ladies. He certainly charmed Aunt out of her shoes.
So..Mr. Ban was still feeling his oats and being cool and I think it suited him very well. It is easy to imagine him in samurai clothing swashbuckling along charming the ladies. He certainly charmed Aunt out of her shoes.
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The girl behind the gumiho: Interview with Shin Mina
Well, how can we NOT have a girl-crush on her? She's too adorable!
Well, how can we NOT have a girl-crush on her? She's too adorable!
I've seen quite a lot dramas but there is nothing similar... nothing so cute and lovely ;Dpiousm wrote:I've watched it all, and I think it would be up there in my top 3 favorite dramas (J or K). I really dont have any complaints, though it took me a while to warm to the male lead. Any tips on something similar?
I have just downloaded the OST so that I could play it while I'm working. MAAAAN, I can't wait till 5, then it's time to watch it again. Man, oh man, oh man.
I haven't had this much fun with a Korean Drama since YAB. Hahahahah I planned to seriously pace myself with this... but after two days, I couldn't help it. It's just so so so so cute. I'm going to cry when I finish this, I just know it. It's such an awesome drama. WAAAAAH
About the ending
And since it's been a while since it's over, I can now say that I loved the series. LOVED it! It's really one of my favorites. Just what I need and love. Fluff, cuteness, fairytale romance. Seemingly shallow and light, but not.
Really a beautiful piece of work. Sure, we had some issues in the acting department (although I've warmed up to the carp by now and emo doc is of the cold and not annoying variety), but all in all, awesome series.
Really a beautiful piece of work. Sure, we had some issues in the acting department (although I've warmed up to the carp by now and emo doc is of the cold and not annoying variety), but all in all, awesome series.
About the emo doc, one of my daughters is right into the series and korean music, essentialy (she tells me) each main actor sang thier "theme" song, gumiho did the lalala thing, woong did the gumiho song, emo did the one with the guitar music (my girls call it the "sexy music"), they call noona's the "**** music"), anyway the emo guy was a drummer in a band, he had white hair and looked like a shemale. I'm really gonna miss this show, it was our weekend treat ToT
Hahahah, over here, me and my friends called it the seductive music, cause it's the type of music one can usually here use in seductive scenes here.
I miss it already. I mean, I love it that I've finished earlier than my friends, so that I can give them a copy and then I would watch with them, and even then I know I'm not going to get tired of watching it again.
I absolutely loved all the characters (maybe not Noona's character for at times she totally pissed me off, which may just mean that it's a great evil character which made me dislike her very much. Also emo doc pissed me off, in that way too ). I loved that the story doesn't get draggy, and I love how everyone is in this show.
It's going to be hard to find a show, for me, that could kick this out of my heart right now.
Fluff, fantasy, love; just like Ate Orion, this definitely all that I need in a drama
I miss it already. I mean, I love it that I've finished earlier than my friends, so that I can give them a copy and then I would watch with them, and even then I know I'm not going to get tired of watching it again.
I absolutely loved all the characters (maybe not Noona's character for at times she totally pissed me off, which may just mean that it's a great evil character which made me dislike her very much. Also emo doc pissed me off, in that way too ). I loved that the story doesn't get draggy, and I love how everyone is in this show.
It's going to be hard to find a show, for me, that could kick this out of my heart right now.
Fluff, fantasy, love; just like Ate Orion, this definitely all that I need in a drama
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Hell, it took me two years to learn finnish, with 5 hours in class every day and finnish is ridiculously easy. So yeah, no learning korean with just a tourist book and kdramas. Or with a 1 month class or something.
It would take proper studying in a classroom. But it is possible if you're willing. It's not like it's totally unreachable and would take a lifetime. At least to get the basics and be able to understand and speak.
That's just my uneducated opinion from what I've heard and seen of the language so far. Ethlenn is far more equipped to express an estimation, but I personally think that any language can be learned if the will power is there.
It would take proper studying in a classroom. But it is possible if you're willing. It's not like it's totally unreachable and would take a lifetime. At least to get the basics and be able to understand and speak.
That's just my uneducated opinion from what I've heard and seen of the language so far. Ethlenn is far more equipped to express an estimation, but I personally think that any language can be learned if the will power is there.
Well me and my classmates had to take a year course to learn how to read and write in Greek as part of our course, and that was the only exposure I've ever had of any other language that's my own. It was Koine Greek too, if I'm not mistaken. I still remember how to read and write in Greek, only problem is my vocabs are extremely lacking. Like lacking. Hahahaha
But my bestfriend and I have always wanted to learn the Japanese language... and she's taking a serious course in it now. I'm planning to take up some asian languages, especially Chinese when I get the chance too.
BUT BUT BUT BUT
I totally understand what you mean dude, with the whole wanting to learn stuff, it's the same I think for everyone.
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Ain't Mi Ho the most adorable being ever placed on our planet? She's so so so so so nomu nomu nomu nomu nomu nomu cute
If I were a lesbian, she'd definitely be my standards for a girlfriend, you know that's right
But my bestfriend and I have always wanted to learn the Japanese language... and she's taking a serious course in it now. I'm planning to take up some asian languages, especially Chinese when I get the chance too.
BUT BUT BUT BUT
I totally understand what you mean dude, with the whole wanting to learn stuff, it's the same I think for everyone.
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Ain't Mi Ho the most adorable being ever placed on our planet? She's so so so so so nomu nomu nomu nomu nomu nomu cute
If I were a lesbian, she'd definitely be my standards for a girlfriend, you know that's right
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Yeah it's like I said - Mi Ho has kind of become the ideal...it's not realistic though as I think a lot of her charm is how naive, honest and blunt she is. The world is like a wonderland to her, so full of excitement for the little things. It's endearing and when watching you feel a sense of wonderment with her.
I think I'm going to learn Mandarin as well...are HK/Taiwanese/Mainland China dramas in Mandarin?
I think I'm going to learn Mandarin as well...are HK/Taiwanese/Mainland China dramas in Mandarin?
Yep. If we all went lesbian, it would be an honor to have Mi Ho. Ahaha. We can still love her platonically though. Like an unni (yeodongsaeng).
And I think her character is refreshing because of how much this world lacks innocence most of the time. I mean, we take things for granted too much.
We are always rushing to live our hectic lives that we just don't stop and appreciate some things that really are important and wonderful. Mi Ho does that.
She finds meaning in things that we, as a human race, don't sometimes see the meaning in, even if it's there. That innocent and loving view of the world is her charm.
And I think her character is refreshing because of how much this world lacks innocence most of the time. I mean, we take things for granted too much.
We are always rushing to live our hectic lives that we just don't stop and appreciate some things that really are important and wonderful. Mi Ho does that.
She finds meaning in things that we, as a human race, don't sometimes see the meaning in, even if it's there. That innocent and loving view of the world is her charm.
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So I'm way behind everyone in watching the show, because I prefer to have the higher quality downloads and subs when I watch. But I finally caved this week and donated to WithS2 to get the final 2 episode subs cause I simply could NOT wait any longer. And I've avoided this thread because I'm a sucker for spoilers and this was one show where I did not want anything spoiled. So I spent the past 4-5 days watching each episode and then reading the recaps on dramabeans (which are damn hilarious in and of themselves) after each one. Another thing I like about the dramabeans recaps is that they often explain aspects of Korean culture or speaking that I would otherwise not understand
And so, after staying up until the wee hours of the morning to watch the last 4 episodes, and bawling my eyes out like a baby in the last 2 eps, I'm finally ready to proclaim my undying love for this show! It's been a while since a show made me laugh to the point where I had to pause it so I wouldn't miss anything, or cry so hard I couldn't see the screen of my laptop. This is one I'll watch again and again.
As for the cast - hated bug-eyed noona and her lisping. Someone put her out of her misery, please. Thought the director and the aunt were freakin' hilarious at times, though I did get tired of them halfway through. Grandpa kinda got on my nerves, but I'm so glad he wasn't the stereotypical family patron who judges a potential in-law on wealth and status. What kind of dog was Dae Woong's pet? She was beautiful. The sidekicks were okay, they fell kind of flat for me.
Emo-dude = preeeeeetttttyyyyyyy. Digging his haircut. Now that I've seen the whole series, I understand his character's conflicts and what drove him, but there were many times during that I felt he was flat and confusing. Whatever. I'd still be happy to comfort him
LOVED LOVED LOVED Mi Ho and Dae Woong. Loved the actors, loved the characters, loved their chemistry. Mi Ho is adorable and cute and fey and sympathetic, although her "Wooooooong-ah" whines did get on my nerves a couple of times Looking back, I can somewhat see the overacting complaints about Dae Woong, but I didn't see it while watching the show. I was so immersed in the characters and the story that I completely bought into the two of them. In my personal opinion, it was Dae Woong's red, tear-filled eyes and trembling lips and chin that did me in during the last 2 eps. To me, he was very convincing and I thought he portrayed his character quite well.
Yep, I definitely rank this show as one of my top 2 favorite kdramas - Coffee Prince being the other one. I haven't see any other Hong sisters dramas except You're Beautiful, so I'm not tired of the plot mechanisms or anything yet. This drama felt fun and fresh to me. There's definitely nothing like this on American TV!
And so, after staying up until the wee hours of the morning to watch the last 4 episodes, and bawling my eyes out like a baby in the last 2 eps, I'm finally ready to proclaim my undying love for this show! It's been a while since a show made me laugh to the point where I had to pause it so I wouldn't miss anything, or cry so hard I couldn't see the screen of my laptop. This is one I'll watch again and again.
As for the cast - hated bug-eyed noona and her lisping. Someone put her out of her misery, please. Thought the director and the aunt were freakin' hilarious at times, though I did get tired of them halfway through. Grandpa kinda got on my nerves, but I'm so glad he wasn't the stereotypical family patron who judges a potential in-law on wealth and status. What kind of dog was Dae Woong's pet? She was beautiful. The sidekicks were okay, they fell kind of flat for me.
Emo-dude = preeeeeetttttyyyyyyy. Digging his haircut. Now that I've seen the whole series, I understand his character's conflicts and what drove him, but there were many times during that I felt he was flat and confusing. Whatever. I'd still be happy to comfort him
LOVED LOVED LOVED Mi Ho and Dae Woong. Loved the actors, loved the characters, loved their chemistry. Mi Ho is adorable and cute and fey and sympathetic, although her "Wooooooong-ah" whines did get on my nerves a couple of times Looking back, I can somewhat see the overacting complaints about Dae Woong, but I didn't see it while watching the show. I was so immersed in the characters and the story that I completely bought into the two of them. In my personal opinion, it was Dae Woong's red, tear-filled eyes and trembling lips and chin that did me in during the last 2 eps. To me, he was very convincing and I thought he portrayed his character quite well.
Yep, I definitely rank this show as one of my top 2 favorite kdramas - Coffee Prince being the other one. I haven't see any other Hong sisters dramas except You're Beautiful, so I'm not tired of the plot mechanisms or anything yet. This drama felt fun and fresh to me. There's definitely nothing like this on American TV!
JiveTalkinRobot wrote:Yeah it's like I said - Mi Ho has kind of become the ideal...it's not realistic though as I think a lot of her charm is how naive, honest and blunt she is. The world is like a wonderland to her, so full of excitement for the little things. It's endearing and when watching you feel a sense of wonderment with her.
I think I'm going to learn Mandarin as well...are HK/Taiwanese/Mainland China dramas in Mandarin?
Hongkong dramas are in cantonese... TW and Mainland China are in Mandarin. I think Korean is easier to learn than Chinese. At least how to read and write.. and perhaps talk. Eh...
And dude, it is totally like normal to wanting to learn Korean due to those dramas. I know I started to. Not really 100% focusing, but slowly, slowly...
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"And I think her character is refreshing because of how much this world lacks innocence most of the time. I mean, we take things for granted too much.
We are always rushing to live our hectic lives that we just don't stop and appreciate some things that really are important and wonderful. Mi Ho does that.
She finds meaning in things that we, as a human race, don't sometimes see the meaning in, even if it's there. That innocent and loving view of the world is her charm."
Exactly how I feel, you just said it a lot better than me.
We are always rushing to live our hectic lives that we just don't stop and appreciate some things that really are important and wonderful. Mi Ho does that.
She finds meaning in things that we, as a human race, don't sometimes see the meaning in, even if it's there. That innocent and loving view of the world is her charm."
Exactly how I feel, you just said it a lot better than me.
Finally got around to watch the last couple of epis, and I have some mixed feelings.
Did I like it...Yeah, it had some really cool moments and very nice and memorable leads.
The Director Ahjussi, was nomu, nomu, nomu cool! I totally dug his style!
Sure there wasn't some stellar or otherworldly acting involved, but this kind of Drama never required such.
My gripes are, that there were quite some shameless plot devices and a repeating pattern.
Sure I didn't expect writing on the level of a Tolstoi, but cutting the viewer some slack would've been nice, tho!
Note to the Hong Bints; even fluff and tuff needs a thought-out plot!
I suspected that the Grandma would make an appearance and it happened in the same manner i predicted. Some things were simply obvious.
And why did the poor Doc stay a plot device, why couldn't we learn more about him and his past, his GF. He only served as an angst-meter-maker and remained an mysterious mystic gibberish spouting mystery....Who at a dozen occasions contradicted himself. Repeatedly. But still one of the good guys!!
The end was nice and did leave a warm glow, although I don't get where Mi-Ho went after the last day was up! A nitpick, a small one, but still there!
The Drama was nice and charming (more charming in any way) but it surely doesn't make me want to watch it again- unlike some other dramas that still stick to my HDD.
Min-Ah, being my fav this years, was almost the only reason for me to watch.
The OST was good to and I appreciate it, since it stuck to me. And I found some great musicians this way.
As for the Pretty -Non Pretty debate that was going on a few weeks back...I have yet to see an non pretty person in a K-Drama/ Production. (by worldly standards)
None stood out as being un-look-able. Or ugly...not even the extras on the set!
But it's a matter of taste. For me personally, the feminism-wave that most of the K-J-Boys are diging, is a bit too much. And I don't want a man to look more womanly than a woman. I never got this part of the Nu Asian Fetish!!
This is why I always cheers whenever a drama sports the classical hunk of a man!
Anyway, this drama was surely worth the time, even though, I wished for more. I really dig the whole Gumiho Myth. It had some good potential. Some of it was wasted for the sake of simple tearjerker fluff some not.
But I can tell you, that Beef never looked so tasty to me!
PS. Save the, Doc...give him back-story!!!!
Did I like it...Yeah, it had some really cool moments and very nice and memorable leads.
The Director Ahjussi, was nomu, nomu, nomu cool! I totally dug his style!
Sure there wasn't some stellar or otherworldly acting involved, but this kind of Drama never required such.
My gripes are, that there were quite some shameless plot devices and a repeating pattern.
Sure I didn't expect writing on the level of a Tolstoi, but cutting the viewer some slack would've been nice, tho!
Note to the Hong Bints; even fluff and tuff needs a thought-out plot!
I suspected that the Grandma would make an appearance and it happened in the same manner i predicted. Some things were simply obvious.
And why did the poor Doc stay a plot device, why couldn't we learn more about him and his past, his GF. He only served as an angst-meter-maker and remained an mysterious mystic gibberish spouting mystery....Who at a dozen occasions contradicted himself. Repeatedly. But still one of the good guys!!
The end was nice and did leave a warm glow, although I don't get where Mi-Ho went after the last day was up! A nitpick, a small one, but still there!
The Drama was nice and charming (more charming in any way) but it surely doesn't make me want to watch it again- unlike some other dramas that still stick to my HDD.
Min-Ah, being my fav this years, was almost the only reason for me to watch.
The OST was good to and I appreciate it, since it stuck to me. And I found some great musicians this way.
As for the Pretty -Non Pretty debate that was going on a few weeks back...I have yet to see an non pretty person in a K-Drama/ Production. (by worldly standards)
None stood out as being un-look-able. Or ugly...not even the extras on the set!
But it's a matter of taste. For me personally, the feminism-wave that most of the K-J-Boys are diging, is a bit too much. And I don't want a man to look more womanly than a woman. I never got this part of the Nu Asian Fetish!!
This is why I always cheers whenever a drama sports the classical hunk of a man!
Anyway, this drama was surely worth the time, even though, I wished for more. I really dig the whole Gumiho Myth. It had some good potential. Some of it was wasted for the sake of simple tearjerker fluff some not.
But I can tell you, that Beef never looked so tasty to me!
PS. Save the, Doc...give him back-story!!!!
Myxale.
If you dig Gumiho tales I think you would really enjoy the much earlier one called
'Gumiho. the ninetailed Fox.'
Its very dramatic and not a fluffy romance but gives a lot more background about Gumihos.
I wiil try and find a link for the cast for you. Try it and I am sure you will like it. I loved it and would watch it again.
If you dig Gumiho tales I think you would really enjoy the much earlier one called
'Gumiho. the ninetailed Fox.'
Its very dramatic and not a fluffy romance but gives a lot more background about Gumihos.
I wiil try and find a link for the cast for you. Try it and I am sure you will like it. I loved it and would watch it again.
Peggy wrote:I think this is a link.....
Gumiho Storyof a Ninetailed Fox cast........................................
looks like I will have to try again......sorry.
LOL, don't worry Peggy, I already have one eye on that drama already, and as soon my time permits I will be starting watching a new drama. This one is among the choices!
Cheers you, tech-savvy!
No Min Woo to star in rock drama Boohwal
Oh hell yes. Yes yes yes. Although a 4 episode special based on a real person doesn't sound nice.
I mean, they can't be too creative with it so it won't be as wacky fun as kdrama usually is. Too bad.
Still, nice to see No Min Woo gaining some attention. He has some potential so I hope he works hard to become good.
Some may laugh at this, but the guy talks with his eyes. His facial expressions speak volumes and that's hard to do.
If you have that type of expression, you can study the actual acting, but if you lack that expressiveness, nothing helps.
I really hope he's the kind of guy who is a fast learner. It would be a shame to waste his potential, if he does want to act.
Oh hell yes. Yes yes yes. Although a 4 episode special based on a real person doesn't sound nice.
I mean, they can't be too creative with it so it won't be as wacky fun as kdrama usually is. Too bad.
Still, nice to see No Min Woo gaining some attention. He has some potential so I hope he works hard to become good.
Some may laugh at this, but the guy talks with his eyes. His facial expressions speak volumes and that's hard to do.
If you have that type of expression, you can study the actual acting, but if you lack that expressiveness, nothing helps.
I really hope he's the kind of guy who is a fast learner. It would be a shame to waste his potential, if he does want to act.
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