#1st Shop of Coffee Prince

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'Coffee Aroma Excitement' completes a musical picture of the popular 1st Shop of Coffee Prince, offering the tracks that didn't make the 1st soundtrack and associated dialog cuts, for fans of the show and fans of Pastel music.

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COFFEE PRINCE (2007)

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Since Gong Yoo's gaining popularity again can we please please please get more coffee prince fics of him I NEED my man CHOI HAN-KYULLL

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Go Eun Chen... you’re fired.

Coffee Prince (2007)

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gong yoo as choi han-kyul [최한결] in coffee prince (2007)

(source - coffee prince [1×07])

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Coffee Prince, Go Eun-chan

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Coffee Prince / The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince / 커피 프린스 1호점 (2007)

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New fic. Inspired by @meraki-yao 's crossover idea of Nick’s and Taylor's characters.

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Rating: T

Characters: Alex Claremont-Diaz, Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Prince Robert (Cinderella 2021), Shane (Minx), Johnny Blackwell (High Strung), Marco Peña (The Kissing Booth), George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham, James VI and I of Scotland and England, Nora Holleran, June Claremont-Diaz, Percy "Pez" Okonjo

Additional Tags: Multiple Crossovers, Alternate Universe - Coffee Shops & Cafés, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Crack-ish, Humor, scratches the forth wall sometimes, queer awakenings, Texting, Getting Together, Pining, Feelings Realization, Shane is hot and everybody knows it, eventually

Summary:

Living in Brooklyn is expensive. Which becomes a whole new level of problem if one of your room mates decides to up and leave, months before your lease is up. So when George announces he’s moving to Manhattan with his new sugar daddy, Henry and Robert have to scramble to find someone to take over his place. Cue creepy guys off craigslist, pining best friends, hot fire fighters causing sexuality crises wherever they go and arguments about furniture.

Chapter 1/8

[refreshdaemon]

The OST to 1st Shop of Coffee Prince hasn't weathered as well as in my memory; but it still has a number of pleasant songs and the essential inclusion of Lee Sun-kyun's version of "바다여행".

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MAJOR GOOD OMENS SPOILERS!!!!!

Only read if you’ve seen season 2

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I rewatched season 2 and had a series of thoughts

We saw that heaven wants to start a 2nd Armageddon, but since the 1st one was (at least in part) prevented by Aziraphale and Crowley, what if the Metatron’s main purpose is to split them up because in order to prevent the Apocalypse, Aziraphale and Crowley have to work together? (which is also what Crowley tried to convince Aziraphale of in s1 ep1)

I’ll elaborate in a second, but first a few theories.

It’s possible that Crowley was the first supreme Archangel, the first Prince of Heaven. Maybe that’s why he didn’t mention his name during Aziracrow’s first meeting, has access to top secret files in heaven, and why the Metatron said (s2, ep6) that a disaster like Gabriel being cast out would constitute an institutional problem because such things aren’t supposed to happen twice. So Crowley’s fall could’ve been the first case, since we still don’t know much about his past. He fell because he questioned the authorities and Heaven’s will (a bit like how Gabriel votes against a 2nd Armageddon). Crowley isn’t evil, but he’s dangerous to the system, so they needed him out. But if he really used to be an archangel, it could explain why he said that he knows more about Aziraphale’s offer than he himself.

Also, a couple of times in this season we witness Crowley not recognising certain faces (like Furfur’s) he met in the past. But the Metatron? He immediately remembered him. Must’ve made quite an impression then. I don’t believe Crowley trusts the Metatron (he doesn’t trust Heaven in general tbh). And from that glance and suspicious miracle sound we hear when the Metatron turns to Crowley before going outside with Aziraphale in ep6, I believe the feeling is mutual.

Aziraphale is traumatised by 6000 years of religious gaslighting, and the Metatron is making use of that by telling him lots of nice words to lure him back in, cleverly taking advantage of Aziraphale’s great weakness, his love for Crowley.

However, it’s likely that he never wanted Crowley to come back to Heaven and work with Aziraphale. But he doesn’t see this offer as a risk, as if he already knew how everything would play out. That Aziraphale would take on the opportunity while Crowley would reject it, making them go separate ways. Which could be the Metatron’s true intention.

Some observations about the Metatron:

When we see him make an order at the coffee shop, he points out the name, “give me coffee or give me death”, and how predictable it was that people always chose the coffee and no one ever chose death. Key word here is “predictable”.

Could be farfetched, but what if this is foreshadowing, and the “coffee” stands for joining heaven, while “death” stands for remaining on earth, which would result in literal death once Heaven tries to start a 2nd apocalypse? It’s predictable that people would choose coffee. And Aziraphale does too.

Now about Muriel. The Metatron asks them to remain at the bookshop and that it was great they were reading a book, likely because he was already planning to leave the bookshop to them, as if he truly expected Aziraphale to follow him.

Maybe there was something wrong with the coffee, or the Metatron did some weird miracle to manipulate Aziraphale, or he is just super good at predicting people’s actions, but when the Metatron made Aziraphale the offer of becoming supreme archangel, he must’ve been VERY confident that Aziraphale would take it.

Tbh Aziraphale’s choice wasn’t so out of character. After all, he’s someone who sees the good in people, loves forgiveness and likes to get involved in tasks that require a certain level of responsibility (for ex. performing in a magic show, hosting the shop owner’s meeting…). So it makes sense that he would want to try to fix heaven, given the opportunity (since he knows that heaven can sometimes be cruel). Moreover, while Crowley might have come to peace with the possibility that everything - angels, demons, heaven and hell etc. (s2 ep1) - might be pointless, Aziraphale needs a purpose. For the majority of his life, it was supporting God’s will and the Great Plan, then it was stopping Armageddon. In the past years, he didn’t really have something like that. But a promotion to supreme archangel could restore that sense of purpose, by doing good and trying to turn things around in heaven.

Aziraphale loves Earth and he must have thought about the world’s well-being above everything when accepting the Metatron’s offer. And since the offer included making Crowley an angel again and working together in Heaven, how could he have said no?

(On the other hand, one of the things that makes me wonder whether Aziraphale’s decision was completely free: he was suspiciously quick to accept to work in an environment far away from the place he’s known for millennia, away from earthly delights like food, literature and music, and away from his beloved bookshop, leaving it in the hands of an angel he barely knows.)

Anyway, Aziraphale probably expected Crowley to be on board with the idea (given how happy he was to deliver the news) but Crowley turned the offer down, thus putting him before a very painful dilemma.

We know that Aziraphale is incredibly indecisive. While Crowley is sure of his beliefs and values and does as he pleases, for Aziraphale it’s always been much harder to stray from heaven’s expectations. Throughout the 6000 years he’s usually relied on what he believes God would want, even claiming that he was on “God’s side”. But Crowley has helped him understand and unwrap the hypocritical side of Heaven (like in the minisodes of ep 2 and 3), causing Aziraphale many interior moral conflicts. Aziraphale loves Crowley, but his inability to take a definite stance - whether it is between god’s or humanity’s interests, heaven or Crowley - is still compromising his loyalty towards his best and only true friend.

And many people have pointed out Aziraphale’s hesitation to reject Crowley, like when he held his back for a very brief moment during their kiss, or when he touched his own lips afterwards, as if to re-feel the kiss. Because of course he’s also in love with Crowley and wants to be with him but he’s so very indecisive and, on top of that, bad at communicating. Like, from the way he sold his offer to Crowley, it sounded as if they could only be together if they were both angels, that they had to do good deeds. And the “I forgive you” after the kiss?! What has Crowley done to him that would require forgiveness? The kiss? The fact that Crowley wanted to stay a demon, who by definition is unforgivable? Was that some sort of charitable response?

Aziraphale, ily but you shattered Crowley’s heart and everybody else’s too. What’s that poor demon supposed to think now?!

(Sorry for the rant)

And despite that, Crowley still waited for Aziraphale, hoping that he might change his mind. Before their talk, he was so excited about the “us time” and that long breakfast at the Ritz they were supposed to have, he even prepared to play “A nightingale sang in Barkley square” in the Bentley when they would drive there. He was finally ready to confess to the person he loves, after 6000 years!!! And then- and then… no nightingales 😭

Neil Gaiman did such a spectacular job on the whole season and especially the finale. It was absolutely brilliant, peak screenwriting, and so so heart-shattering.

There’s still so much to unpack but I wanted to add one more thought about Crowley.

Crowley has just poured out his heart, bared his soul to Aziraphale, mustered up the courage to unpack 6000 years of friendship, mutual trust, to confess that he wants to be with Aziraphale forever, be an “us”. He showed Aziraphale his most vulnerable side. After their break up, he’ll need a lot time to process his thoughts and feelings, because although they’ve fought before, it has never been like that. But even if the hurt, frustration and disappointment are unlikely to fade anytime soon, 6000 years can’t just be erased like that.

Crowley knows that Heaven can be dangerous, toxic and manipulative, and he has seen the records about Gabriel, seen how the other angels won’t hesitate to get rid of those who stand in the way of their ambitions. He’s seen the plans for a second Armageddon and knows that Aziraphale would be against it and that standing up for/ opposing that idea in Heaven would get him into serious trouble. Not to mention that Heaven is the very place that tried to kill Aziraphale in s1 ep6, and Crowley had front row seats in witnessing their cruelty.

So, knowing all that, Crowley wouldn’t just stand by and watch while he knows that Aziraphale is in danger, would he? (After all, rescuing Aziraphale makes him so happy…)

He probably wouldn’t do something right away, but I don’t think he’ll remain impassive to his beloved angel being in an unsafe situation for too long (he might even collaborate with Muriel, that would be fun to see again).

I don’t know if any of all that made sense but I just had to scream out my thoughts somewhere because GO2 left me with a LOT of them.

I love this show, the characters, the creators and actors with all my heart. I was super hyped for season 2 and it exceeded all my expectations

A HUGE THANK YOU TO NEIL GAIMAN AND EVERYONE INVOLVED ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Exploring 5 Classic Korean Dramas That Captivated Hearts

Korean dramas, often referred to as K-dramas, have become a global cultural phenomenon known for their compelling storytelling, emotional depth, and charismatic performances. Let’s delve into the world of classic Korean dramas that have stood the test of time, leaving an enduring impact on viewers around the world.

1. "Winter Sonata" (2002):

"Winter Sonata" is often credited with igniting the international Hallyu wave. This classic romance drama follows the story of Kang Joon-sang and Jung Yu-jin, childhood friends whose paths diverge but fate brings them together again. Set against the backdrop of picturesque winter landscapes, the drama's emotional depth and plot twists have made it a timeless favorite.

 2. "Boys Over Flowers" (2009):

"Boys Over Flowers" is a modern classic that has become a gateway K-drama for many international viewers. This romantic drama follows the Cinderella-like story of Geum Jan-di, a strong-willed girl who enters the elite Shinhwa High School and captures the attention of the F4, a group of wealthy and influential boys. The series is known for its addictive plot, romantic tension, and memorable characters.

3. "Coffee Prince" (2007):

"Coffee Prince" (also known as The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince) is a gender-bending romantic comedy that has left an indelible mark on the K-drama landscape and broke new ground in K-drama storytelling. The story revolves around Go Eun-chan, who pretends to be a man to work at a coffee shop owned by the brooding and charismatic Choi Han-kyul. The drama explores themes of identity, friendship, and love, challenging traditional gender norms, and is celebrated for its progressive and refreshing narrative.

4. "Descendants of the Sun" (2016):

"Descendants of the Sun" stands as a monumental success, not only in South Korea but across the globe. This military romance drama follows the love story between Captain Yoo Shi-jin and Dr. Kang Mo-yeon amidst the backdrop of a fictional war-torn country. The drama's stellar cast, intense romance, and themes of sacrifice and duty propelled it to international acclaim, making it a classic for fans of the genre.

5. "Goblin" (2016-2017):

"Goblin," also known as "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God," is a fantasy romance that captivated audiences with its otherworldly premise and deeply emotional storytelling. The drama follows Kim Shin, a centuries-old goblin seeking redemption, and Ji Eun-tak, the high school girl destined to be his bride. "Goblin" is celebrated for its intricate plot, poignant themes, and stellar ensemble cast, including Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun.

Honorable Mention: "Kill Me, Heal Me" (2015):

While not a traditional classic, "Kill Me, Heal Me" deserves an honorable mention for its unique premise and exceptional execution. The drama follows Cha Do-hyun, who struggles with dissociative identity disorder, and his journey toward healing with the help of a psychiatric resident. The outstanding performances and the exploration of mental health topics make it a standout in the K-drama landscape.

Honorable Mention: "Reply 1988" (2015 - 2016):

"Reply 1988" is part of the Reply series, each set in a different historical period. This installment, set in 1988, revolves around five families living in the same neighborhood. The drama beautifully captures the nostalgia of the '80s, portraying the joys and challenges of adolescence, family dynamics, and first love. "Reply 1988" is cherished for its heartwarming storytelling, relatable characters, and the emotional connection it fosters with viewers.

Conclusion:

These classic Korean dramas have left an unfaltering mark on the hearts of viewers, contributing to the global popularity of K-dramas. Whether exploring romance, comedy, historical elements, or a mix of genres, each of these dramas has become a timeless gem, proving that the magic of K-dramas continues to endure and captivate audiences around the world.

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tagged by @teaandjumpers

• enemies to lovers or friends to lovers :

Enemies to lovers, they hate each other but are insanely obsessed with each other. They need to bicker and flirt during fightings. Maybe they have to team up agant a third enemy

• coffee shop au or flower shop au :

coffee shop au

• hurt/comfort or there was only one bed : hurt/comfort

• found family or partners in crime : found family

• canon compliant or canon divergent :

canon divergent. I'm a sucker for happy endings.

• fluff or angst with a happy ending :

angst with a happy ending; what's life and love without a good drama ?

• 1st person pov or 3rd person pov :

3rd person

• soulmates or forbidden love :

BOTH BOTH BOTH--they're soulmates, but it's forbidden

• roommates or fake dating :

Roommates

• slow burn or meet-cute :

both; they have a meet-cute and fall madly in love but don't get together until much much later

• love triangle or polyamorous relationship :

Love triangle with maybe a bit if infidelity.

• royalty au or magic au :

Royalty, with a sad and tragic prince and his knight in a shiny armour. But I prefer Modern AU or canon.

• high school/college au or neighbours au :

I love a good old college au obikin with hot teacher Obi Wan and student Anakin.

• mutual pining or idiots to lovers :

both; mutual pining for way too long because they're idiots.

Thanks @teaandjumpers 😘

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gong yoo as choi han-kyul [최한결] in coffee prince (2007)

(source - coffee prince [1×17])

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AO3 Fics (3) masterlist

part one, part two

a kingdom of hearts (but not of love) (ao3) - orphan_account luke/ashton M, 12k

Summary: luke’s a prince. well, a prince who loves to wear dresses and loves girly things. however, he feels though he’s missing that special someone in his life. although it may just change when he meets a special prince named ashton.

or the one where luke’s basically a princess, ashton is his soulmate, and things get in their fucking way before they fall in love.

all i want (ao3) - lourrygum michael/luke E, 15k

Summary: Luke is a camboy and Michael has to have normal conversations with him like he didn’t watch him come untouched just last night

Or, Lush isn’t Luke’s only place of employment, Calum is falling in love with the curly haired dork that comes in to his coffee shop on a daily basis and Michael’s going to stop watching Luke’s videos soon, he swears.

Beginnings (ao3) - thenewbrokenscene michael/luke M, 45k

Summary: [College/University AU] Michael Clifford was a sophomore transfer student, trapped living in the dorms again after a technicality dropped him back down to freshman status. He had requested a single room, determined to focus on his school work, get out of university housing as quickly as possible, and start his real life, but of course, on August 1st he received the obligatory “Get to know your new roommate this summer! You can contact Luke Hemmings, freshman student, at his school email…” message in his inbox.

Whatever. Let’s just get this year over with.

be your teenage dream tonight (ao3) - burningthefutures luke/ashton E, 8k

Summary: Ashton, a photographer living in NYC, finds himself entranced when he sets his eyes on Luke Hemmings, a famous model, at a party.

can’t help falling in love with you (ao3) - prettyluke (parting_ways) luke/ashton T, 50k

Summary: Luke shows up in Britain after 25 years right in time for World War Two to start, and Ashton has been waiting for someone to yank him from his melancholy since Christmas of 1914.

come alive and bring the thunder (ao3) - merlypops michael/luke, past luke/ashton E, 36k

Summary: Prince Luke of the Faeries is forced to marry King Michael after a War between kingdoms threatens to tear their lives apart… and maybe Luke and Michael fall in love too. Maybe.

Coy Fish - @daydadahlias​ (cornflowerblue (daydadahlias)) calum/ashton E, 19k

Summary: “Please don’t fuck our yoga instructor.” Michael massages his forehead, eyes squinting shut. “We’ll lose our discount.”

But that certainly won’t keep Calum from trying.

craving something sweeter (ao3) - toddamyanderson luke/calum T, 10k

Summary: “Y’know, it was either the plushies, or the cute guy sitting on his roof drinking lemonade. Surprisingly enough, you won.” Calum’s voice is quiet, but Luke can still hear the coy smile in his voice. Hear, because Luke is still looking down at the fairy floss, trying to hide his pleased grin.

“Damn.” Luke tames his wild grin into a more reasonable smile so he can face Calum. “I feel like the plushies deserve more credit.“

Fine Print - @daydadahlias​​ (cornflowerblue (daydadahlias)) luke/ashton, past luke/calum E, 61k

Summary: If Michael says Ashton Irwin will be a good bodyguard then sure, Luke will put his money on Ashton being a good bodyguard. Besides, all Luke needs is a shadow. So what if he doesn’t like him?

Who ever cared about liking their shadow anyway?

or the one where Luke is a heartbroken solo artist who can’t sleep and Ashton is his less-than-enthusiastic bodyguard

go for miles (ao3) - strxngersagain luke/calum, michael/ashton G, 11k

Summary: When Calum had bought tickets to Glastonbury Festival with his ex nearly a full year ago, he never imagined he would have ended up going alone. The very messy breakup of a nearly-three-year relationship pushed any and all thoughts of future-plans to the back of his mind. He had almost entirely forgotten about the tickets tucked into an envelope, if he was being honest with himself. It wasn’t until an email dropped into his inbox with the subject: ‘We can’t wait to see you!’, reminding him that oh shit, they had bought tickets together and oh shit, that’s in like two weeks.

He spent the better part of the afternoon sitting on the living room floor trying to figure out what to do with his ticket. It was too late for him to transfer it to someone else, he couldn’t sell it because it had his name printed on it, and he didn’t really want to lose out on the £300 he spent on the damn thing by just not going. So, he decided then and there that he would go alone. Ex-boyfriend be damned, he’d have a great time even if he was by himself.

hello, hello (ao3) - bellawritess luke/ashton, michael/calum T, 30k

Summary: For one long, blinking minute, Luke stares at Ashton and wonders if he’s hallucinating. Because that’s definitely Ashton. That’s Ashton Irwin, his former best friend from Sunny Days, the show they co-starred on as children.

But it’s also definitely Ashton Fletcher, professional film actor worth many millions, possibly hundreds of millions, of dollars, standing on his doorstep, wind ruffling his hair.

Jumping before the Gunshot has Gone Off (ao3) - tigerlily_sunshine michael/luke, calum/ashton, luke/louis E, 128k

Summary: (In which Michael’s hated Luke since they met, and Luke’s hated him back—except, somehow, they can’t stop having sex with one another. To make matters worse, Luke is dumb enough to go and fall in love with the man who hates him.)

KawaiiCalPal (ao3) - TheLarryDiaries michael/calum, luke/ashton M, 25k

Summary: Calum is an adorable YouTuber known as KawaiiCalPal. He’s most known for his oversized sweaters and matching flower crowns. Also, he’s in love with the world famous punk rock band, Swallow the Goldfish. But more accurately, the lead guitarist, Michael Clifford.

Luke, Ashton, and Michael are the three band members of Swallow the Goldfish. They all happen to be jelly beans, Calum’s name for his subscribers. It’s also quite obvious that Michael believes Calum is his ‘soulmate’. It’s also remarkable as Calum is very open with his homosexuality, and love for Michael.

It really started when Calum had the opportunity to interview the band for a video.

Le Chatelier’s Principle (ao3) - LyricalPary (hoseoky) luke/ashton, michael/calum E, 54k

Summary: Ever since being promoted to head waiter, Luke had had one problem that came in the form of a six foot, curly-headed, hazel eyed demon. And by demon, he meant his frustratingly stubborn, unfairly attractive co-worker, Ashton Irwin.

Playing With Chemistry (ao3) - fourdrunksluts michael/ashton, luke/calum E, 17k

Summary: It’s the busiest week of the year at the escape room Ashton manages, and it’s hard enough without Michael Clifford tempting him at every turn.

See the World Hanging Upside Down (ao3) - tigerlily_sunshine ot4, michael/luke/calum, luke/ashton M, 117k

Summary: “You should go out with me tonight,” says Luke, and that’s not what Ashton expected at all.

Ashton’s stomach jumps to his throat. He feels a little faint, and he holds his breath. He’s a little confused. He could have sworn Luke was in a relationship with either Calum or Michael—he’s still not entirely sure exactly which one Luke actually goes home to—but it sounds an awfully lot like Luke’s asking Ashton out on a date.

It’s a miracle, really, that he doesn’t humiliate himself before Luke’s done talking, because the next few words that fall from Luke’s mouth make it entirely clear it’s not a date.

“I’ve been talking you up to Mikey and Cal for ages, and they’re dying to meet you.”

(In which Ashton pines after Luke, who is already in a relationship, and Luke really wants Ashton to meet Michael and Calum.)

Stand Again (ao3) - crash-queen aka stelleshine (stelleshine) luke/calum, michael/luke, jack/luke, michael/ashton E, 69k

Summary: The promise of a good pie brings Calum into Luke’s bakery one day, and Luke finds more than just a new customer.

the empty white (ao3) - asymmetric ot4 E, 33k

Summary: (People all over the world start vanishing into thin air. Calum is one of them.)

there’s no need to run and hide (when the world leaves a scar) (ao3) -haveufoundwhaturlookingfor luke/ashton, michael/calum T, 10k

Summary: Luke is a new intern, and he gets along with pretty much everyone he works with. Well, everyone except for Ashton Irwin. Ashton is cold, and doesn’t give him the time of day. Certain events keep on bringing the two together whether they like it or not, and eventually, Luke finds out why Ashton is so cold.

we’ve got time on our side (ao3) - fannyann luke/calum, calum/liam E, 57k

Summary: Calum meets Luke in the midst of buying new underwear. Two tours and a lot of heartache later, they finally get it right.