Can a person be in drama heaven and hell at the same time? If so, then count me there. So many newly released dramas, good existing dramas, and amazing upcoming dramas (seriously there are 4 this week alone) that I can barely see straight. Add in visiting relatives and you have one busy and sleep deprived Kmuse. But persevere I must since I am sure you are just waiting to hear what the top moments of the week were.
Song of the Week
Melody Day "Another Parting
With all of the music debut's and comebacks on pause because of the ferry disaster (yes, even weeks later they are still on pause) we have not had any new MV's being released. But never fear since there is always something we can share, even if it is not new. So enjoy this debut song from Melody Day "Another Parting". It was used in the web series also called "Another Parting" which starred my #1 bias Seo In Guk. You can find the links and my recaps for the drama at this link if you are interested in checking it out. http://thecrazyahjummas.blogspot.com/2014/02/another-parting-recap-episodes-1-2.html/
#5 Sexy Voice Overload
If we were going to rank dramas and casts to find the best voices in the kdrama universe, then you might give new drama "A New Leaf" first place. Casting Kim Myung Min (the Sean Connery of Korea), hot ahjussi Kim Sang Joon, and Jin Lee Han (of Empress Ki Hottie fame) provides us with a sensory overload. Now if the plot can continue to stand up to the pretty sounds and visuals coming from our TV screens.
#4 Late Night Cuddles
I was so happy to finally get some good couple moments from the OTP (one true pairing) of Tdrama "Fall in Love With Me". It has not been a bad drama, but up to this point I never really felt that click of connection between our leads. That all changed this week when Lu Tian Xing & Tao Le Si get stuck in a warehouse together. He purposefully scares her with fake mouse sightings and they end up cuddling on a couch while waiting for the company to open the next morning. It was truly a cute moment that made me happy I did not drop this drama.
#3 An Emotional Ending to Empress Ki
**SPOILERS**
Usually I try not to give spoilers to the ending of shows, but since I have seen comments and discussions in abundance online I doubt you have been able to miss them. But just in case, do not read past this point. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
My two favorite characters DIE!!! SOB SOB SOB. Both Tal Tal and Ta Hwan pass away and the Yuon empire begins its collapse and eventually absorption into Goryeo. I knew it was coming, I had read up on the history, and this is a Sageuk (90% of the time at least one member of the OTP dies), but I was still hoping for some kind of happy ending. As emotional as it was, it was not a bad ending, but rather a bittersweet one. Both characters had great goodbye moments with Nyang so I felt that there was closure. Tal Tal goes off to fight and dies in battle defending his ideals to the end. At least we are saved having to see him dead on screen. But it was Ta Hwan's passing that really had my tear ducts working overtime. Poisoned past the point of return by those he trusted, Tal Hwan uses the last of his time to rid the court of all those that would try to harm Ki and his son. The last scene involved Nyang laying Ta Hwan's head on her lap as she cleans his ears (just as she had done when she first came to the palace). They declare their love one last time (I was so happy to actually hear the words coming from Nyang at last, that she had indeed loved the emperor) and he passes away holding her hand. Such a great moment and ending between two wonderful characters/actors.
#2 The Ghost of the Night that Did not Happen
Being tormented by a stalker/bird killer can be stressful for anyone. So when young assistant/neighbor/almost lover Dong Ha offers to keep her company til she feels more secure, Ji Yeon accepts. However just the previous night they had "almost" had sex so to say things were awkward would be an understatement.
Ji Yeon offers her savior a beer but quickly recants
with an awkward look (over imbibing on beer had caused the almost connection). Instead they decide to watch TV to keep their minds of the situation, but rather than something bright and entertaining, a steamy make out scene is playing.
HAHAHA. She quickly switches the channel to find an even sexier scene taking place. So what do two almost lovers do when everything seems to be a
reference to their previous evening. They listen to the radio of
course. And we viewers are highly entertained by an impromptu
competition between the two over the quiz show they are listening to. I
love that both are so competitive and that they can still enjoy the
competitive nature of each other.
#1 When Lies are Found Out
Have I mentioned yet that I was 100% wrong about boycotting Angel Eyes (mostly due to the fact that I don't really like the actress playing the lead). Never have I been so wrong about a drama because this is one AMAZING drama and a must watch for all kdrama fans. The two leads, Soo Wan & Dong Joo have such a natural chemistry that it is sometimes hard to keep in mind that you are watching a TV show. My favorite scene happened at the end of Episode 6.
Dong Joo has realized that he must leave his love behind since he does not want to interfere with her upcoming marriage. Even after she realizes who he is (they dated when she was blind in their late teens before she had a surgery to repair her sight) he brutally crushes her images of what they had had. All in the name of loving her and pushing her to go on with her life without him. Dong Joo tells her that he had rarely if ever thought of her and to go away. He then leaves for the airport devastated by his own actions. However she races after him, after finding an MP3 player that he had kept voice journal entries on, telling her about his life in the states. Armed with proof that he had been lying she frantically hunts him down. Their reunion at the airport brought an emotional avalanche of both tears and smiles to this viewer.
Airport Romance Clip
I hope you enjoyed my favorite moments. Be sure
to check back in the next several weeks as we add in a whole slew of new
dramas into the running. Also check out my recaps of Gap Dong and
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Dramas that I am currently watching: Potato Star 2013QR23 Ruby's Ring (counting it as a currently airing drama since it had never been subbed til now) A Well Raised Daughter Hotel King Fall In Love With Me (Tdrama) Angel Eyes Bitter Blood/Partners in Blood (Jdrama) BORDER (Jdrama) Witch's Romance Gap Dong A Secret Love Affair Empress Ki Wonderful Days God's Gift: 14 Days Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup: 12 Years Reunion Sweet Sweet Bodyguard (Tdrama) Golden Cross Big Man A New Leaf Triangle Dr Stranger You're All Surrounded Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit
And we are back from our hiatus! Hope you all missed me this last week and are ecstatic to have me share my top moments of the week. We have a lot of new shows debuting as well as a goodbye to a countdown favorite. So sit back and enjoy all the little kdrama tidbits coming your way. As usual if you have any questions about any dramas that are currently airing or just have a comment about the blog feel free to leave them in the comment section. I am always happy to help others find the best streaming for various kdramas.
Song of the week
BlockB "Jackpot"
It took me listening to this song a couple times before I really started enjoying the hodgepodge style. I like that all the members get their time in the spotlight in the MV as well as in the vocals, and the chorus is extremely catchy. But where it really shines is in the MV where the BlockB boys kidnap a poor girl and proceed to torment/love her with their own brand of crazy. It perfectly fits their unique style and is visually entertaining and stunning at the same time.
#5 The Perfect Murder
This week in Gap Dong we see the copycat killer not only kill a second girl, but get away with it in a masterful way. It is hard to recreate the original killings when the police all are on the alert on what is going to happen. In the original murder the girl was picked up from a bus stop and found on January 7th under straw bales. She also was wearing a distinctive red article of clothing. In order to prevent a second murder the police take away all the aspects of the original crime by burning all the hay and shutting down the bus routes.
However our killer thought ahead and pre-killed his prey before the expected date. And instead of out in a field, she was covered in hay in her workshop. It is always nice when you can find a good evil character, and Lee Joon is the best I have seen in any drama. Can't wait to find out what happens next.
#4 Tal Tal and Nyang
Through forty episodes I watched Nyang be emotionally involved with both King Wang Yoo and Emperor Ta Hwan, and while I have been a staunch Ta Hwan fan from the beginning, I think I am ready to jump away from both "ships" and put my support to team Tal Tal. Yes, I know that they don't have "that" kind of relationship, but a fan can dream. I love how he has slowly grown to respect her over the show and now is one of her staunchest supporters. Both feel a strong fondness for each other and their shared ideals for the country. It is a connection that has slowly surpassed any possible love line in this drama (at least for this viewer). Empress Ki ends this week and while I am not going to miss having it be part of my lineup (after 50 episodes it is time to say goodbye) I will miss seeing Tal Tal's pretty face on my screen every week.
I Ship These Two So Much! Clip
#3 Father and Son Reunite
The funniest reunion of the week, and our #3 spot, has to be between the father and son cop duo of Bitter Blood (Partners of Blood). Natsuki Sahara (Takeru Sato - Bloody Sunday) is a
rookie detective assigned to the violent crimes division. Unfortunately
for him he is now partnered up with his deadbeat dad, Akimura Shimao
(Atsuro Watabe) who had deserted the family thirteen years earlier. At
first glance, they are complete opposites. One is flashy and a ladies
man, while the son is sensitive and emotional. They must not only learn
how to work together as partners, but relearn how to be a family. Both characters are just all kinds of adorable and I love watching their antics. The fact that they are related just makes it all the better.
Bitter Blood Trailer
#2 God's Gift Ends With a Splash
I am going to avoid all spoilers for the ending of Gods Gift. Instead I will just say that after mulling over the situation I have come up with my own opinion on the ending that I am OK with. That being said, I still give this drama high ratings for remaining interesting and suspenseful from start to finish. Also thanks for introducing a wider audience to the amazing abilities and hotness of leading man Cho Seung-Woo. He is already back doing a musical right now, but I hope to see him in another drama ASAP.
BTS Magic Castle Clip
#1 A Witch's Seduction
It does not take a genius to know why I chose this as my #1 moment of the week (It might have been my number one of the previous week but since there was the hiatus I am extending it over). In episode 2 of Witch's Romance (be sure to check out my recaps of this drama) we see our OTP get a bit tipsy and then really really really really really steamy. Seriously how awesome is it that we get intense make out scene in episode 2. If we were going to measure it on a hotness/sexy meter it would definitely be a 10+. Check out the photos and clip for yourself to see why you should be watching this hilarious drama.
Taking You Home Tonight Clip
After watching that clip a few more times.....they really do have amazing chemistry..... I am finished with this weeks countdown. I hope you enjoyed my favorite moments. Be sure to check back in the next several weeks as we add in a whole slew of new dramas into the running. Also check out my recaps of Gap Dong and Witch's Romance each week and if you are not already following us on FB then please go to this link and click LIKE!https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-crazy-ahjummas/336988683021748?fref=ts We are planning some giveaways and love to have chats about all things kdrama and kpop related.
Sincerely, Kmuse
Dramas that I am currently watching: Potato Star 2013QR23 Ruby's Ring (counting it as a currently airing drama since it had never been subbed til now) A Well Raised Daughter Sly and Cunning Lady Hotel King Fall In Love With Me (Tdrama) Angel Eyes Bitter Blood/Partners in Blood (Jdrama) BORDER (Jdrama) Witch's Romance Gap Dong A Secret Love Affair Empress Ki Wonderful Days God's Gift: 14 Days Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup: 12 Years Reunion Sweet Sweet Bodyguard (Tdrama) Golden Cross
This weeks countdown is being dedicated to something that makes kdramas so engaging, addicting, and worth watching. Of course I am talking about the massive amount of hot guys that are cast as the leading men. There is nothing better then being able to fawn over a good actor and his amazing looks at the same time. Now I know that I am watching a huge amount of dramas, and there are an insane amount of khotties within all those dramas. That said, I tried to pick the one's that have actually engaged me with their performances and not just the fact that they are attractive. If your favorite is not on my list, feel free to let us know who he is in the comment section. I only have time to pick out five today, but I know there is an infinite amount of khotties to choose from.
Song of The Week
CNBLUE - Truth
We have a whole band full of Khotties in our musician of the week since when you think of hot musicians CNBLUE should be at the top of the list. They came out with their 2nd song off their current album and I personally like this one a lot better then their first one. I like CNBLUE the best when they have that peppy fast beat and an MV with lots of close ups and it just so happens that this MV delivered the hot closeups in spades. It is even enough to distract me from their Engrish in the chorus.
#5Yoo Joon Soo (Lee Won Geum - Moon Embracing the Sun, Passionate Love)
This kids smile is infectious and I can honestly say that I have never seen a khottie who's smile literally lights up his face. His character in Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup is the perfect package, handsome, smart, kind, and all around happy with (at least so far) no huge emotional issues. He also shows signs of being adept in more serious scenes so I am kind of excited to see him deal with the romantic fallout that we know is coming. If you like family dramas then I would highly suggest starting this one since it is well paced and has a superb cast.
#4 Red Headed Hottie from Empress Ki, also known as Tal Tal (Jin Lee Han)
I am embarrassed to admit that I seriously did not know the characters name until I was forced to look it up for this blog post. To me and my friends whom I discuss this drama with, he has always been the redhead hottie who wears black. He is also a balm to my poor soul, as politics and just the crazy behavior of royalty, make the two leading men more and more "eh" for me. You know he is a good character when you kind of wish the leading lady would ditch both of the other men and hook up with the supporting character. (I know his hair looks brown, but when he is not in a dark set it has really red tints hence the nickname.)
#3 Kang Dong Hee (TaecYeon - Who Are You, Dream High)
I am just going to come out and say it, TaecYeon is not really a great actor. The poor boy has his limits. That said I will clarify that although he can't emote, he still is a very entertaining actor and sometimes that is what a drama needs. His character Kang Dong Hee (Wonderful Days) is the family black sheep/thug who always is getting into trouble with his quick temper and inferiority issues. But I can't help but love him despite his serious character flaws. This week we see him get angry (AGAIN) and he stomps off like a five year old, running away from home..... All the way to the end of the street where he sets up a tent to live in protest. I love how his first night "away from home" he keeps staring at his phone and wondering why no one is calling. "Don't they realize I am gone?" he says to the silent phone. HAHAHA And as an added bonus of his being cast, we get wonderful scenes like this one in the sauna. Thank goodness for Khotties and their need to have the perfect abs.
#2 The Men of Inspiring Generation
So I am dedicating my #2 spot to the whole male cast of Inspiring Generation, because lets just all admit that they are the sexiest thing to come to historical kdramas in a long long time. Seriously there are so many khotties in this show that it is almost impossible to choose a favorite (although Mo Il Hwa pulls slightly ahead on my bias list). So I am weepy eyed and saying a sad farewell to this drama and its insanely hot cast. You will be missed and most likely rewatched many times in the future.
Mo Il-Hwa & Jung Jae Hwa bromance fight clip. (I about died when
Jung Jae Hwa winked in the middle of his fight.)
#1 Ki Dong Chan (Jo Seung Woo - Horse Doctor)
When I decided to do a Khottie theme for this weeks countdown, there really was no question as to who my #1 pick was going to be. Jo Seung Woo is AMAZING. His acting is effortless and he drags you into his character Dong Chan (Gods Gift - 14 Days) so quickly, that before you know it you are actively praying for the leading ladies marriage to dissolve so he can step in. He has a lot of baggage but he plays this complex character (ex-cop, brother of a serial killer, disappointing son, and white knight) to the 9th degree. He outdid himself this week as he serenaded (YES HE CAN SING TOO!) the little girl at the lakeside. It was a beautiful scene and probably one of the prettiest cinematic moments to be released recently. And then in a complete switch we also had an amazing fight scene on a rickety roof top in the rain. If you are not already watching Gods Gift 14 Days then start ASAP since he is definitely worth watching.
Lakeside Serenade Clip
Rooftop Fight Scene (starts about 2 min in)
And this concludes my tribute to the Khottie. I hope they are bringing as much enjoyment to you as they are for me. Also be sure to check in next week as we have a lot of new dramas airing (Hotel King, Fall In Love With Me) and hopefully making it onto my countdown. I will also be adding new recaps (Witch's Romance & Gap Dong) this week if the dramas end up being as good as they look. Have a great week and as usual if you have any questions about any of the dramas I watch (where you can find subs, times, etc.) be sure to ask in the comments. I always love hearing feedback from my readers.
Sincerely, Kmuse
Dramas that I am currently watching: Potato Star 2013QR23 Ruby's Ring (counting it as a currently airing drama since it had never been subbed til now) A Well Raised Daughter Bride of the Century Sly and Cunning Lady Hotel King Angel Eyes (maybe going to watch) Fall In Love With Me (Tdrama) Witch's Romance Gap Dong A Secret Love Affair Empress Ki Inspiring Generation (last episodes) Emergency Couple (last episodes) Beyond the Clouds/Full Sun Ghost Seeing Detective CheoYong Wonderful Days Three Days (have put on hold, just not grabbing me) Cubic - Thailand Drama God's Gift: 14 Days Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup: 12 Years Reunion Sweet Sweet Bodyguard (Tdrama)
SINCE THIS POST WAS WRITTEN THE CONTRACT PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN RESOLVED AND THE DRAMAS ARE SAFE TIL 2015. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO LET THE COMPANIES INVOLVED KNOW OUR FEELINGS.
Big upset for those of you (like me) watch MBC dramas on Hulu. It seems that the two companies are having licensing issues (at least that is the rumor) and all MBC kdramas will be pulled from the site in 5 days!!!!!! That means no more Empress Ki, King's Daughter Soo Baek Hyang, Scandal, Golden Rainbow and many classic dramas (Greatest Love, The Duo, Gu Family Book, etc.). This is extremely disappointing since for many of these dramas, this is the only place that provided quick subs. Not to mention it takes away another legal way to view kdramas for international fans.
If you are as upset as I am about this situation please email/contact Hulu and let your voice be heard. Also if you are searching for a drama that was on Hulu but has now been taken off I am happy to try and find another site for you to watch it. It is very frustrating when something like this happens when you are mid drama.
Socialite thugs, executed royalty, and a wedding are just the start of this week's Top 5 kdrama countdown. So push pause on your shows and come see the best kdrama moments of the week!
-Song of the Week-
Vallès Symphony Orchestra Flash Mob
It has been a really slow week in Kpop so to find something worthy of my top song, I actually decided to think outside the box and used a viral video that I love. It is truly a spectacular performance worth watching even if classical music is not your thing. In celebration of the 130th anniversary of the founding of Banco Sabadell a 100 people from the Vallès Symphony Orchestra, the Lieder, Amics de l'Òpera and Coral Belles Arts choirs joined to create an amazing flash mob.
#5 Sophisticated Women: Keeping it Classy.
Those of you following my blog posts probably already know that I really appreciate a strong female character. Nothing is more annoying then having a great script, an amazing leading man, and then you are stuck with a pretty bauble of an actress that is thrown in just as a visual accessory. Thankfully, there is no chance of that happening in the new drama "A Secret Love Affair". Strong women have the run of the story as we are introduced not only to our main female lead Oh Hye Won (Kim Hee Ae - A Wife's Credentials) but also her two bosses Seo Young Woo (Kim Hye Eun - Princess Aurora) and the mistress turned wife/stepmother Han Sung Sook (Shim Hye Jin
-A Tale of Two Sisters). Classy on the outside (seriously they are running one of the top musical arts school/charities in Korea) but pure thug on the inside. At a family game night the daughter and step-mother get in a physical fight which results in Young Woo getting her head pushed into a toilet in the women's lounge. HAHAHA there is something just awesome about seeing grown sophisticated women do something so undignified. But it is also nice that our heroine is no wilting flower and pushes her way forward to stop the fight and fix everything so the women can pretend that nothing happened as they rejoin the party.
Restroom Cat fight Clip
#4 The End of an Empress
For the last twenty episodes we have had to watch the regent and his evil family dominate the Yuan court in Empress Ki. But their comeuppance finally arrives and we get the execution scenes we have been waiting for. In episode 38 Danashri is finally sentenced to death for her murderous actions and I could not have been happier. And true to form the empress did not accept death with dignity. Instead she kept chucking the bowls of poison at the servants refusing to kill herself, forcing the king to declare that she would be hanged in the city square. Til the end the empress refuses to admit any guilt for any of her actions which makes it all the more fascinating. It was a great scene to end a storyline of a great evil character. I also would like to give props to Baek Jin Hee for playing such a
wonderful bad guy. She looks so sweet and innocent and I was not sure
if she could pull it off back in the beginning. But she has successfully
become one of my favorite villains with her irrational brand of crazy.
Danashri Dies Clip
#3 Piano - The Sexiest of Instruments
I am going to keep my comments on this in the PG range so those of you interested in seeing the very sexual overtones in this scene are going to have to watch the clip below. Lets just say that the two leads in the new drama, "A Secret Love Affair", really really really get into their piano duet. If you don't mind a slightly slower pace in a drama and enjoy a more artistic indie style of story, then be sure to check this one out. It is very good, Yoo Ah In is looking delicious, and the leads chemistry is explosive.
Piano Orgasm Clip
#2 An Unconventional Wedding
No Soo Young & Jang Yool have been dating for a good fifty episodes now and while they were not originally my favorite characters, they slowly grew on me. And their quirky and emotional wedding actually made my eyes tear up so it gets the privilege of being #2 on my weekly countdown. Going against Soo Young's families wishes, the couple decide to get married. The only problem is that they are now dirt poor and have only eight guests so no reception halls will host their wedding. Undaunted, they decide to get married on the rooftop of Jang Yool's apartment building. Which I think perfectly shows their personalities, unique and quirky. And due to some behind the scenes gossiping, rushing, and kidnapping all of her family was able to show up in support of their sister/daughter, regardless of their past objections. I truly love how this family fights all the time but when it comes to the important things, they are there for each other.
A Potato Star Wedding Clip
#1 Serial Killer: Behind Closed Doors
We have reached our #1 kdrama moment of the week, and it is a very intense moment. God's Gift - 14 Days continues to be my weekly favorite. It provides so much intensity in every scene that it boggles the mind that the writers can keep up this type of pace (knock on wood, cross fingers, throw salt over my shoulders.... don't want to jinx it.) Kim Soo Hyun continues to go head first in the quest to save her daughter from an unknown foe. However we get a huge hint as to who in episode 6 where we see her illegally search a suspects house. Here she finds a bucket load of crazy serial killer paraphernalia as well as a stalker wall of photos of her daughter. However the moment that really puts this scene into the top spot is right after the credits start, the scene pans out and we see a door slowly open revealing a silhouette of a man. When it comes to intense cliffhangers, this drama wins the gold. That last scene still randomly pops into my head a week later and I can't wait to see what happens tomorrow.
Serial Killer's Lair Clip
I hope you all had a wonderful week not only celebrating great kdramas, but also the arrival of Spring. You know what that means for kdramas...... Every other scene is about to be shot among flowering tree branches. Bring on the cheesy romantic apple petal moments, warmer weather, and more spring dramas.
Kmuse
Dramas that I am currently watching: Potato Star 2013QR23 Ruby's Ring A Well Raised Daughter Bride of the Century Sly and Cunning Lady A Secret Love Affair Empress Ki Golden Rainbow Inspiring Generation Emergency Couple Beyond the Clouds/Full Sun Ghost Seeing Detective CheoYong Wonderful Days Three Days God's Gift: 14 Days
I don't know why, but suddenly I am having a huge case 2nd lead love in several ongoing shows. As a kdrama viewer I am usually 100% behind the leading man no matter how big of a jerk he is. I have never been one to coo and sigh about how sweet the other romantic interest is, why bother since it is doomed anyway. But with this last batch of shows I have seriously started to have some serious problems supporting the leading men. So I decided to list out my favorite B Crushes as therapy. It might not get them the girl in the end, but at least I can gaze at their pretty pictures a bit and dream of them getting their happy endings.
Ta Hwan - Empress Ki
I went into the drama anticipating that I would like it, it is written by my favorite kdrama writers after all. But I was not prepared to dislike the leading male quite as much as I do. Joo Jin Mo's (Frozen Flower) portrayal as Wang Yoo fell really really flat. The actor has one intensity and only a few expressions so whether he is in love, angst, or fighting it all felt the same. Add in the sappy Michael Boltenesque song that is his theme and I am happy to not see him on the screen. Lucky for me it seems that the writers agreed and as the show as progressed we see less and less of the moody king. Thank goodness because watching him try to portray angsty love makes me one very very annoyed Kmuse. Instead we get a good helping of Ta Hwan (Ji Chang Wook - Warrior Baek Dong Soo, Five Fingers) the emperor of Yuon and Nyang's eventualhusband. Ji Chang Wook is a very versatile actor and his ability to go from a sniveling weakling of a prince to a strong leader was truly a joy to watch. It also does not hurt that he has great chemistry with Ha Ji Won (Secret Garden). It would be interesting to see if the writers always planned to make the 2nd lead so prominent in the script or if it was revised when fans jumped on the Emperor/Nyang ship, either way we get a lot of my favorite couple and for once the 2nd lead actually does get the girl (at least if they follow history).
Han Yoon Chan (Lee Tae Kon) - A Well Raised Daughter
How I love Han Yoon Chan, let me count the ways. He is strong, intelligent, handsome, extremely tough, and ruthless. Add in that he is obviously a man and not some young idol boy actor and he becomes the perfect package. He plays the illegitimate son of SS CEO and half brother to the lead Seol Do Hyu. Where Yoon Chan moves heaven and earth to support our leading lady through all her troubles, the lead Do Hyu is the equivalent to a damsel in distress. Instead of standing up strong, he tends to wring his hands, ask his daddy for help, and mope around. And while I can appreciate the pretty "I'm in love" staring contest they do, that is not going to pay the bills when one's father leads a coup against your company. So instead of the tepid pretty I am going with the strong confident supporter in this drama. I can honestly say that watching him defend her honor/secrets by beating the crap out of people is truly satisfying and worth at least a hundred sonnets dedicated to the beauty of one's eyes.
No Min Hyuk (Ko Gyung-Pyo) - Potato Star 2013QR3
This is probably the character that I am the most surprised that I have fallen for. An uppity highly educated president of a toy company, No Min Hyuk was not even on my radar for the first half of the drama. It did not help that he had an accident that reverted him to his seven year old self complete with amnesia. However, even damaged as he was he slowly wiggled his way into my heart. And I say that if you can make me love you with the main girl even with amnesia and the personality of a kid then that is a huge accomplishment. It set the story up that by the time he regained his memories and transitioned into a more adult one sided love I was firmly a fan of Team Min Hyuk. We still have a solid 40 episodes to go so my hope that he wins the girl is still staying strong. MIN HYUK FOR THE WIN!!!!!!!
I know that I can't be the only one out there with a B lead crush. Who are your favorite men who are destined for loneliness? Do you think that we will ever have a rise of the B Leads just to shake things up? Be sure to let me know what you think in the comments, and have a wonderful weekend.
