Sungkyunkwan Scandal (KBS2 , 2010)
Actually I think the answer is no to that question. Show business used to be pretty ratty in the early days. That was when women were considered cheap and 'no better than they ought to be' (whatever that means) if they set foot on the stage.
The musichalls were full of comedians and chorus girls and families who put on emotional melodramas. The life they led was tough, and children often slept in the suitcases when they were on the road. At least those days are over.
Nowdays I don't even watch any Hollywood films and rarely see US TV shows.
It's all so vulgar and it doesn't seem to bother anyone that children are exposed to violence and raunchy sit-coms. I am not easily shocked, but I am soon disgusted and most of the stuff now is too disgusting for words. I sincerely hope Korean and Japanese dramas will remain more tasteful even when they present dramatic stories.
The musichalls were full of comedians and chorus girls and families who put on emotional melodramas. The life they led was tough, and children often slept in the suitcases when they were on the road. At least those days are over.
Nowdays I don't even watch any Hollywood films and rarely see US TV shows.
It's all so vulgar and it doesn't seem to bother anyone that children are exposed to violence and raunchy sit-coms. I am not easily shocked, but I am soon disgusted and most of the stuff now is too disgusting for words. I sincerely hope Korean and Japanese dramas will remain more tasteful even when they present dramatic stories.
Entertainment is just a tough/weird business to be in, I guess.
I rarely watch US movies/tv either, for a lot of reasons probably very similar to yours, and don't expose my kids to it either. I also join you in hoping that Asian dramas do NOT follow the western/US lead & stay (overall) more tasteful & restrained.
I rarely watch US movies/tv either, for a lot of reasons probably very similar to yours, and don't expose my kids to it either. I also join you in hoping that Asian dramas do NOT follow the western/US lead & stay (overall) more tasteful & restrained.
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There is so more news about the drama now. It is supposed be based on "Shin Jeong Ah", a professor who faked her academic credentials.
I am not sure how they will approach this story line. but most likely Lee Da hae will be playing this professor or whatever, while Yoo Chun her love interest or student?!!! ACK!! why did they have to cast Le Da Hae....
I am not sure how they will approach this story line. but most likely Lee Da hae will be playing this professor or whatever, while Yoo Chun her love interest or student?!!! ACK!! why did they have to cast Le Da Hae....
Lee Da Hae is supposedly one of the prettiest ladies in Korea, an image of Korea etc etc... So I guess, YC wont complain thaaaat much about being paired up with her, no?
And you know, a lot of people will defend her... for some odd reason.
ACK! I dont know why I am even trying to defend her now, perhaps to get back the joy of having YC in a new drama? aish...
And you know, a lot of people will defend her... for some odd reason.
ACK! I dont know why I am even trying to defend her now, perhaps to get back the joy of having YC in a new drama? aish...
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Anyone interested in Yu Ah-in enough to create a proper topic for a boy?
The first episode of some reality with/on Yu Ah-in.
I didn't watch it, so can't say anything.
유아인의 론치 마이 라이프.E01.110324
Have fun!
The first episode of some reality with/on Yu Ah-in.
I didn't watch it, so can't say anything.
유아인의 론치 마이 라이프.E01.110324
Have fun!
Havent written anything in this topic for awhile but I've been reading.... I couldnt help but post this for the pictures of Song Joong-ki. I have to agree with Javabean...................YOU HAVE TO BE MADE OUT OF STONE IF YOU DONT SMILE AT HIS ADORABLENESS
Yu Ah-in's Launch My Life Part 3:
유아인의 론치 마이 라이프.E03.110407.SDTV.600p.X264-KaRot
Enjoy!
But to just add, Ah-in lately has been criticized a lot. And I do get what this come from, eh...
@esmer86: in case you need something, let me know, keke^^
유아인의 론치 마이 라이프.E03.110407.SDTV.600p.X264-KaRot
Enjoy!
But to just add, Ah-in lately has been criticized a lot. And I do get what this come from, eh...
@esmer86: in case you need something, let me know, keke^^
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Have absolutely no idea of how long. I'm not that interested and I don't even watch those, I just put it here because there are Ah-in fans out there.
Plus, he appears in other reality shows right now, with the similar title, and the episode 7th already aired.
Well, he's being slightly criticized for his attitude. I didn't stalk his news, and this is all I read once on Nate, so don't know the detail. I bet there is something else in it, but I'm not that curious.
Plus, he appears in other reality shows right now, with the similar title, and the episode 7th already aired.
Well, he's being slightly criticized for his attitude. I didn't stalk his news, and this is all I read once on Nate, so don't know the detail. I bet there is something else in it, but I'm not that curious.
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SKKS will have exclusive screening in Japanese theaters. Whoa!
http://en.korea.com/jangkeunsuk/?p=1595
http://en.korea.com/jangkeunsuk/?p=1595
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Ripley scheduled to May 30. And we have a thread on it already
Crap, I missed that Mnet episode... Will check it right now, thanksies^^
Hmm... can't find it... you sure it was Mnet on April 19th?
And yes, Yucheon wasn't even 2nd plan... idiot.
And no worry, if I get ahold of the copy, I will post it here right away. Unless I pass out with elation, mehehe...
Crap, I missed that Mnet episode... Will check it right now, thanksies^^
Hmm... can't find it... you sure it was Mnet on April 19th?
And yes, Yucheon wasn't even 2nd plan... idiot.
And no worry, if I get ahold of the copy, I will post it here right away. Unless I pass out with elation, mehehe...
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It was on tvN asia so I'm not sure if you'll find that on april 19.
That was probably a month ago, or so.
If only I had a recorder. It was replayed three times after. aish
Good news from Japan!
http://en.korea.com/jyj/board/info-yooc ... se-charts/
That was probably a month ago, or so.
If only I had a recorder. It was replayed three times after. aish
Good news from Japan!
http://en.korea.com/jyj/board/info-yooc ... se-charts/
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That M! Countdown episode is being shown right now, so if you have tvN asia, check it out.
Performances included FT Island, Shinee (Love Like Oxygen), Brown Eyed Girls,
SeeYa, Wonder Girls (Nobody), Lee Min Woo (Don't Trust Men), 2PM (10 out of 10).
Looks like it was an episode from 2008. About the same time I stopped listening to kpop.
Some scaps. Pardon the quality for my camera's so ugly. haha.
Performances included FT Island, Shinee (Love Like Oxygen), Brown Eyed Girls,
SeeYa, Wonder Girls (Nobody), Lee Min Woo (Don't Trust Men), 2PM (10 out of 10).
Looks like it was an episode from 2008. About the same time I stopped listening to kpop.
Some scaps. Pardon the quality for my camera's so ugly. haha.
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Hello all, hope this topic is alive and kicking for I love Sungkyunkwan Scandal and curse my luck I came to d-addicts so late. Really, you were the people I was looking for! Though it has been many months since SKKS ended, I haven't been able to get it out of my system and don't think I would ever want to. What a beautiful script and such round characters! Makes you think and feel at the same time. It was just like reading a great book with layer added to layer. The characters had their own internal logic which made them life-like.What an ensemble cast! I loved the Jalgeum quartet and adored the LSJ-KYH pairing. Now have made the natural progression from LSJ to Yoochun to JYJ to K-pop and artists' rights. Keenly waiting for City Hunter and Ripley. One of the best dramas I have watched . Who am I kidding? The best drama I have watched
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Thanks middlefour. Third re-run of SKKS, eh? You have used your time wisely. I am still a re-run behind you. Actually, plan on showing it to my friend who is miles away. But since this is one drama where she needs to have some knowledge of the historical context, plan to sit with her and do another re-run.
SKKS in Japanese theatres is great news, no? I haven't still given up hopes of a sequel and hope this one makes the producers see the possibilities of a movie sequel to SKKS, as Song Joongki was saying. I know it is an impossible thing, yet ....
Btw, did you finally get to watch 'Launch my life'?I gave it up after the first two episodes, but hope it improved as the show progressed.
SKKS in Japanese theatres is great news, no? I haven't still given up hopes of a sequel and hope this one makes the producers see the possibilities of a movie sequel to SKKS, as Song Joongki was saying. I know it is an impossible thing, yet ....
Btw, did you finally get to watch 'Launch my life'?I gave it up after the first two episodes, but hope it improved as the show progressed.
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The rerun was kind of late, actually. I planned to watch it last Feb but my schedule's a mess that time.
Yeah. How I wish there was that kind of anticipation in my country, too.
I don't usually go watching movies but if its SKKS, I'd definitely go.
I've seen Launch My Life raw. Dunno much about what it's for, really. haha. Photoshoots?
Have you seen it subbed somewhere?
Yeah. How I wish there was that kind of anticipation in my country, too.
I don't usually go watching movies but if its SKKS, I'd definitely go.
I've seen Launch My Life raw. Dunno much about what it's for, really. haha. Photoshoots?
Have you seen it subbed somewhere?
Thanks Ethlenn. I have visited your blog and find it very interesting and extremely entertaining . Like you, I too love SKKS with all its flaws for I can find few dramas which were so daring in what they attempted to do. Found the drama's concern with the larger society so refreshing as also the consistency in characterization.
Middlefour, the haveners have subbed 'Launch my Life'.http://yooahinhaven.wordpress.com/. They must have subbed the whole thing by now. From what I have seen, I think the show was kind of built around the theme of how to survive life with Ah-In for 28 days(?) and the show consciously highlighted his 'difficult to get along' nature. But from the responses I have seen, I don't think most viewers got it. I vastly enjoyed his section tv interview though.
Yes, watching SKKS in a theatre would be quite an amazing experience! But quite happy with the re-runs as of now. Understood some of the parallel scenes and dialogues better the second time around.
Middlefour, the haveners have subbed 'Launch my Life'.http://yooahinhaven.wordpress.com/. They must have subbed the whole thing by now. From what I have seen, I think the show was kind of built around the theme of how to survive life with Ah-In for 28 days(?) and the show consciously highlighted his 'difficult to get along' nature. But from the responses I have seen, I don't think most viewers got it. I vastly enjoyed his section tv interview though.
Yes, watching SKKS in a theatre would be quite an amazing experience! But quite happy with the re-runs as of now. Understood some of the parallel scenes and dialogues better the second time around.
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Yes, Ethlenn, good news travels fast. Wish those sales figures could persuade at least one of the many producers of variety shows to actually have the guts to air one with Yoochun! It's pretty frustrating reading about how yet another show was canceled with Yoochun in it. When will they grow a backbone and not backtrack at the last moment with the lamest of excuses?
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Hello all,
Saw the chinese subbed interview of Yoochun from the dvd on Youtube. Hope they Eng sub it soon. The Haveners are sure to do Ah- In's. Hope somebody subs Min Young's n Joong Ki's as well.
Middlefour, it sure is frustrating! Feel for Yoochun who must have gone to so much trouble to be there for Kim Kap Soo whom he revers.
Ethlenn, as we say here, what to do with people who close their eyes and call themselves blind? All the broadcasting stations know what is happening, but choose to turn a blind eye .
Peggy, well-said! SKKS sure is a classic. Kudos to the script-writer n director as well, especially for the changes they made in the characterisation of the Jalgeum quartet from the novel. Added so much depth to it. They wanted this one to be more than a drama( which I am sure ticks off some of the viewers ) and that's why it continues to stay in our hearts.
Saw the chinese subbed interview of Yoochun from the dvd on Youtube. Hope they Eng sub it soon. The Haveners are sure to do Ah- In's. Hope somebody subs Min Young's n Joong Ki's as well.
Middlefour, it sure is frustrating! Feel for Yoochun who must have gone to so much trouble to be there for Kim Kap Soo whom he revers.
Ethlenn, as we say here, what to do with people who close their eyes and call themselves blind? All the broadcasting stations know what is happening, but choose to turn a blind eye .
Peggy, well-said! SKKS sure is a classic. Kudos to the script-writer n director as well, especially for the changes they made in the characterisation of the Jalgeum quartet from the novel. Added so much depth to it. They wanted this one to be more than a drama( which I am sure ticks off some of the viewers ) and that's why it continues to stay in our hearts.
I'm sure I didn't post it here...
In the theme of "Let's delve into nice memories", I present - opening for the drama^^
Jalgeum Quartet in this gem of a drama
It's been a while, and I have the feeling that this drama will not grow old. It has so much to offer, so much to explore.
(I will write more when I get the confirmation of something personal^^).
In the theme of "Let's delve into nice memories", I present - opening for the drama^^
Jalgeum Quartet in this gem of a drama
It's been a while, and I have the feeling that this drama will not grow old. It has so much to offer, so much to explore.
(I will write more when I get the confirmation of something personal^^).
New Video - Jaeshin & Yongha
I'm always looking for videos on this couple, and I just found this one on YouTube. I like it a lot because of the song. This song is so perfect for the Geol-Rim couple.
My apologies for being very vague here but I read somewhere on the net that in Korea they are having a serious meeting to discuss situations such as the boycotting of JYJ and others ...also the scanty costumes worn by some girl groups. About time in my estimation for the latter.
I think this was a grouping of officials with various TV people so there maybe a change in the wind. Let's hope so.
I think this was a grouping of officials with various TV people so there maybe a change in the wind. Let's hope so.
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Wahahaha!! And this face... ahahaha...
Meanwhile...Song Joong-ki comes back with SBS "Deep-rooted Tree"
Need air...
Meanwhile...Song Joong-ki comes back with SBS "Deep-rooted Tree"
Need air...
Interview with Park Minyeong about her upcoming movie Cat, and not only, ohoho...
Right here, cut by yours truly^^
Right here, cut by yours truly^^
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