It has been a great week to be a drama addict. Not only are the majority of the dramas really hitting their stride story wise, but a ton of new music has been released. Add in fun KCON news and you have a very happy Kmuse. So come join me and check out my favorite moments of the week. As usual if you have suggestions of good currently airing dramas that I am not already watching, or just want to chat, feel free to leave comments here or on our FB page. Chances are good that if it is suggested, I will probably start watching.
SONG OF THE WEEK
Vixx - "Eternity" Live performance
My oldest daughter was adamant that the song of the week had to be VIXX with their newest release "Eternity". Earlier in the week I had posted the MV on our FB page so to do something a bit different I am sharing their live performance on M Countdown. I am in love with the energy they bring to their live performance and am now hoping that someday I can see them in a concert. Check them out and enjoy the sexiness and style they bring to this song.
#5 Finally A Smile - You're All Surrounded
The crime drama You're All Surrounded had a lot of great moments this week. There was the unexpected first kiss between our OTP, awesome confrontations between the two male leads, but there was one scene that out shined them all. Lee Seung Gi smiled!! You don't notice what you have been missing until it is right in front of you again. Known for his brilliant smile and happy demeanor, LSG is usually cast in rolls that prominently display these attributes. But in YAS he has been a solemn and dour character for 7 episodes.
But I guess even the most devoted person can't help but smile at the shenanigans of Go Ara. Enjoys these photos and clip, and I can't wait to see if we see more of this smile now that the dam has been breached. Dance Smile Clip
#4 Great OST in a So So Drama - Rock N Road
I pulled one of those insane dramathons that lasted into the wee hours of the morning and caught up with the Taiwanese drama Rock N Road. I don't really recommend that everyone should drop everything and watch this drama ASAP, but it does have some positive things to recommend it. First, Wu Chris (Autumns Concerto) is looking better than ever and is by far the driving force for me continuing this drama.
Second, the OST is actually really good. I am not usually a fan of Taiwanese music for the most part since it is not my favorite language to listen to. However, this song from the OST has caught my attention and I am really loving it. Especially like that it connects in with the concepts of the drama so well. It talks about the love of music, life, and how even without money you can find happiness. Here is Jia Jia performing the "Happiness Coming" from the OST.
#3 A Well Deserved Punch - Dr Stranger
What do you do when you suddenly come face to face with the man who caused your father's death and ruined your life? If you are Park Hoon (Lee Jong Suk - School 2013), you flash your usual smirk in public and then corner him alone in the bathroom and deck the jerk. But only after you threaten to put a hole in his shriveled heart when you perform his heart surgery. A great confrontation moment in a wonderfully acted drama and this weeks #3 moment. Confrontation Clip
#2 The Morning After - Partners By Blood
Episode 7 of Partners by Blood brought back the funny this week when they had a traditional "we got drunk and woke up in the same bed" plot line. This theme is very funny, but also very overdone, but what truly made this one stand out was the leads partner/father's reaction to his son hooking up with his best friends daughter. The facial expressions alone in this scene just crack me up and I have rewatched this scene several times. Be sure to check out this fun crime/comedy drama and prepare to laugh.
There is no better bromance airing on TV right now than that between Dong Ha and Hottie BFF Soo Chul. Their comfortable banter is the perfect filler in between moments of OTP angst. This was pumped up a notch this week in episode 11 as Soo Chul took his cute hijinks to a whole new level. Displaying a busybody persona usually reserved for
critical ahjumma's, Soo Chul waltzed through this episodes giving both Dong Ha and Ji Yeon the
stink eye. His antics culminated in the most random moment as he
walks into the room where Dong Ha is brooding and goes into pervy
flasher mode. HAHAHA So is flashing your roommate your twig and
berries a bromance thing, because that was epically hilarious. At this
point I don't think I could love Soo Chul anymore and that is why he and his "assets" are #1 on my countdown.
I hope you enjoyed the weekly countdown! And be sure to check back during the week for our recaps on Gap Dong and Witch's Romance, plus a lot of random Kentertainment related posts.
Dramas that I am currently watching: God's Quiz Season 4 A Well Raised Daughter Love Myself or You (Tdrama) Rock N' Road (Tdrama) Hotel King You Light Up My Star (Tdrama) Fall In Love With Me (Tdrama) Angel Eyes Bitter Blood/Partners in Blood (Jdrama) BORDER (Jdrama) Glorious Day Witch's Romance Gap Dong Wonderful Days Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup: 12 Years Reunion Sweet Sweet Bodyguard (Tdrama) Big Man A New Leaf Triangle Dr Stranger You're All Surrounded
We have a ton of fun and cute moments comprising my Top 5 this week. From strawberry bodywash, bittersweet romance, enough sexy abs to satisfy any kdrama fan, and some cute new OTP's (One True Pairings), we have a bit of something for everyone. So sit back and join me as I tell you what my favorite moments of the 3rd week in May.
It seems like it has been forever since I have done my Top 5 Countdown. I have missed it since sharing good dramas and connecting people with their next drama is one of my favorite things to do. I just added a bunch of new dramas to my weekly lineup so have all kinds of new material. I know, I know, I think I probably have a drama problem, it is getting to crazy weekly airing levels. But at least I know I am not missing anything good, since it is just tragic to find out that there is an awesome drama airing that you are not yet watching. If you think I am missing anything feel free to let me know in the comments or on our FB page. Or if you need some suggestions on what to watch next, I have seen an insane amount of dramas and could probably help you out with some suggestions.
Kpop Song of the Week
Megan Lee 8 Dayz (Featuring Yong Jun Hyung)
Yup still loving this song. The bubbly perky sound has totally cheered me up and gotten me ready to face the summer. OK, so that consists of opening some windows and allowing some sunshine into the house (for a person living in the NW the gray clouds to sun transition can be painful). I don't even mind the so so dancing and the random creepy horse and sheep masks (Korean MV's, sometimes you are so weird). Hope this cheers you up as much as it did me.
MEGAN LEE "8 DAYZ"
#5 Strawberry Body Wash - You're All Surrounded
I am in a love hate relationship with this drama. I love the characters, I love the humor, I love the larger mystery arc, however I hate hate hate the whole cop politics that come with any crime themed show. So it is scenes like this one, that keep me watching despite the constant grinding of teeth due to politics.
In episode 5 we see our rookies being cute and bonding over drinks at the boys dorm. Everyone passes out and sleeps in except Eun Dae Koo (Lee Seung Gi - King 2 Hearts, Gu Family Book) who decides to shower early. His female partner Eo Soo-Sun (Go Ara - Reply 1994), also arises (obviously hungover) and stumbles towards the bathroom. She walks straight into a shirtless Dae Koo and stands there with her lips firmly pressed against his chest. Usually you would think that the girl would be flustered or startled with that much sexy naked chest action going on, but not Soo Sun, she just licks her lips and asks if that is strawberry body wash that he used. HEHEHEHE His affronted virgin expression just cracks me up, I could not stop laughing even as he chucks her out of the house. Strawberry Body Wash Clip (time stamp 4:16)
#4 Computer Glitch's and Skinship - A Witch's Romance
When Ji Yeon loses a report she is working on, and
subtly is mumbling to herself about how much trouble losing this article
will be, Dong Ha comes to the rescue. He reaches over her shoulder,
putting his hand over hers, and guides her through the retrieval of her
paper. My vote goes to this scene for sexiest non-traditional skinship
moment of the year (at least so far). Never has moving a mouse around
been sexier. And the little thumb rub against her hand as he "helps"
her is shiver worthy.
Romantic Mouse Action Clip
#3 Let the Ships Sail -Glorious Day & Love Myself or You
I love starting a new drama and instantly loving the OTP's (One True Pairings). It just makes me so happy and I get so excited to share my new finds with other kdrama addicts. So you all get the luck of listening to me wax poetic about my two new favorite couples.
First is
Jung Da Jung & Seo Jae Woo from the new family drama Glorious Day. This drama is filled with so many fun family hijinks that I literally laugh out loud through most of the episodes (first two episodes were a little slow but it really picks up from 3 on). Jung Da Jung (Park Se Young - Faith, School 2013) is the middle child of a single mother raising three daughters. She is in the process of falling for the oldest son of a rice cake bakery, Seo Jae Woo (Lee Sang Woo
- A Word From a Kind Heart). Due to a series of fateful circumstances their families become neighbors and share a common courtyard. I love how happy both characters are with life and they just click. Nothing can beat good chemistry and I can't wait to watch the next episode and see their relationship develop. Wet T-Shirt Clip
"Love Myself Or You" is the newest Tdrama to start this week (Is it just me or are we suddenly getting a lot more Tdramas than we used to?) It stars Puff Kuo (Just You) as our prickly leading lady, a chef who has worked her way up the ladder in a French restaurant. She meets the newly hired intern (undercover son of the restaurant and gourmet chef in his own right) played by Max Liu who also ends up being her new next door neighbor and it is instant sparks. There is only one episode so far, but already I am in love with the leading man's sweet smile and his sincere manners (kind of reminds me of Dong Ha from Witch's Romance). Bring on the food and neighbor hijinks, I am signing on for this ride and hoping for the best.
#2 Thank the Drama Gods for Wardrobe Changes - Fall In Love With Me
The best thing about this double identity plot line in Tdrama "Fall In Love With Me", is that it gives leading man Aaron Yan a lot of excuses to take his clothes off. And none of the scenes are funnier than this week in episode 7 when he is in mid transformation and is interrupted by a sweet ahjumma who hands him his shirt he had dropped. I don't know about you, but this ahjumma wishes there were random khotties pulling Clark Kents in front of my eyes. Although I probably would be the one with her camera out snapping some photos rather than being sweet and giving him back his clothes.
#1 One Day of Love - Hotel King
When you are overcoming murderous plots, evil masterminds, fake sibling connections, and a hotel full of cranky guests, romance is not always first on one's to do list. So it is a miracle when leading man Cha Jae Wan ( Lee Dong Wook - My Girl, Scent of A Woman) is able to finally fall in love with Ah Mo-Ne (Lee Da Hae - Iris 2, My Girl). Seriously, nothing puts a damper on a romance more than thinking you are siblings. But this is a melodrama and it is not even half way, so we all know their happiness is not going to last. It seems that Jae Wan also sees the writing on the wall since he gives himself one day to take Mo Ne away from the hotel and responsibility, just to be a couple.
It is a nice break for us viewers as well. As much as I love watch Lee Dong Wook go into full emote mode, seeing him happy for a few minutes is nice as well. Their sweet romance and the emotions it brings makes this my #1 pick for the week. Also for those of you who dropped the show early on, (Don't blame you, I was tempted to bail myself) give it another try. Once you hit the romance it is well worth wading through the boring beginning episodes.
Emerging Couple Clip
This concludes my countdown! I hope you enjoyed all the moments as much as I did. If you have any questions on where you can find subs for any of the shows feel free to ask in the comments or on our FB page. We are always happy to help fellow Kfans.
Dramas that I am currently watching: God's Quiz Season 4 Ruby's Ring A Well Raised Daughter Love Myself or You (Tdrama) Hotel King Fall In Love With Me (Tdrama) Angel Eyes Bitter Blood/Partners in Blood (Jdrama) BORDER (Jdrama) Glorious Day Witch's Romance Gap Dong Wonderful 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
I have been in kdrama heaven since every one of the new dramas this week has been so so good. Now if I can only find the time to watch them all. It was difficult to pick my favorite so I had to combine a bunch to get all the best moments mentioned. So come join me as we discuss what was epic about his week in kdramas!
#5 Parents Dying for Their Children.
There were a lot of good death scenes this week.....by parents! It was the week for parents sacrificing for their children and we viewers were lucky to see not one but two great death scenes. In Dr Stranger, our leads father was more or less kidnapped (along with his son) and forced to live in North Korea as a surgeon. His son was also forced to follow in his footsteps becomes a genius heart surgeon. Seeing a way to allow his son to escape the strict regime, Kim Sang Joong (Kim Sang Joong - City Hunter) allows himself to be gunned down so there would be no ties connecting his son to North Korea. It was a truly beautiful moment of love from a father to his son.
Our other new drama, You're All Surrounded, was not going to be beat in the sacrificing parent race. Our main hero's mother was a women of morals and had agreed to testify against a murderer. Unfortunately that murderer was not going down quietly and sent a goon to beat the mother to death to keep her quiet. Her son comes home, finding his mother close to death, but still alive. The murderer comes back into the house and he hides under the bed directly in eye site of his mother. When the bad guy goes to look under the bed the mom distracts him by letting him know she is still alive, protecting her son but solidifying her own death. The scene with the two crying as the boy watches his mother die was truly heart wrenching. It just goes to show you that the good die young and what we are left with are the typical evil kdrama parents.
Dr Stranger Clip
#4 Don't Play With My Toys
Hotel King had a lighthearted moment where our leading man, Cha Jae-Wan, had to babysit the son of one of the guests in his personal home. It would be a huge trial for the man anyway since Jae Wan is a character who is really really wound tight. But add in the fact that he likes to collect and make limited edition toys and you have a recipe for disaster. The young boy wants to play with everything, and our hero about dies. He solves the problem by placing all the toys on his very top shelf (just under the ceiling) and saying that he always puts them up there at bedtime hahaha. It was a cute moment in a mostly serious drama.
Child Chaos Clip
#3 MONDAYS!
Let's just all admit that Monday is the best day to be a kdrama fan right now. You have the big ratings competition between Triangle, Dr Stranger, and Big Man. Also add in new episodes of Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup, Running Man, and everyone's favorite romantic comedy Witch's Romance. Yup! Mondays are my new best day of the week, which is why they are my #3 favorite moment. Thank you Kdramas for making this day suck less.
#2 Best Confession Ever!
Our leading lady Ji Yeon's plan to bring a man to her clubs anniversary party goes
horribly wrong, resulting in her chasing him with a rake and blackening
his eye. But never fear our white knight is to the rescue (literally,
he is all in white) and arrives just in time to save our leading ladies
fragile ego. But rather than pretend to be her boyfriend, he just comes
out and really confesses. Just repeating what he said does not do the
scene justice, so all of you out there not watching this drama.... run
and at least watch this scene. It was epic. I literally held my breath
in anticipation.
Confession Clip:
#1 Abs! So many delicious shirtless scenes in our dramas this week
We were overrun with hot shirtless scenes this week as our khottie's showered, brooded, and just changed their clothes A LOT! I am pretty sure that JaeJoong's character in triangle secretly wants to be a nudist since he was shirtless an insane amount of times during the first two episodes of his new drama. Also joining in the shirtless fun was the dramas Dr Stranger, Hotel King, and You're All Surrounded. It was a great week to be a female drama watcher!
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Dramas that I am currently watching: Potato Star 2013QR23 Ruby's Ring A Well Raised Daughter Hotel King Fall In Love With Me (Tdrama) Angel Eyes Bitter Blood/Partners in Blood (Jdrama) BORDER (Jdrama) Witch's RomanceGap Dong A Secret Love Affair Wonderful 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
I don't think it is physically possible for a Korean director to NOT put in a tree blossom scene in a drama or trailer if it is between March and May. That said, come check out the 2nd Teaser for the upcoming drama You're All Surrounded which will be airing April 30th. We see a bit more of our leads as well as the other newbie policeman as they channel a "Beatles" vibe.
So I don't know why this has been flying under my radar when its two leading men, Lee Seung Gi & Cha Seung Won, are so awesome. I guess I was just thinking it came out later in the summer or maybe I am just juggling to many dramas and future dramas in my head. Whatever the reason, the arrival of the first trailer this morning was a huge surprise. I personally am excited for this one. It looks like they are combining comedy and the cop concept and at least the trailer was flashy, fast paced, and fun. Not to mention Lee Seung Gi holding a gun is totally hot. You're All Surrounded premiers on April 30th so only a few more weeks before we can finally see these two developing on on screen bromance that fans have been waiting for for years.
#5 Finally A Smile - You're All Surrounded
