#Alice in Cheongdam-dong

[beritalkorea22]

Dibeli pada 2017 lalu, G-Dragon kini telah mengantongi keuntungan hampir dua kali lipat daripada pembelian untuk gedung 'March Rabbit' yang dikenal estetik dan terletak di lokasi menguntungkan.

 - G-Dragon telah menunjukkan kepiawaiannya tidak hanya dalam bermusik, tetapi juga dalam dunia investasi properti. Leader BIG BANG itu meraup untung besar dari gedung "March Rabbit", bangunan estetik yang dibelinya sejak beberapa tahun lalu.

Pada bulan November 2017, G-Dragon membeli sebuah bangunan kaca mewah yang dinamakan "March Rabbit" seharga ₩8,85 miliar KRW (sekitar Rp102,3 miliar). Bangunan ini tidak hanya menarik secara estetika, tetapi juga telah menerima penghargaan arsitektur dari Kantor Distrik Gangnam dan diakui oleh media internasional sebagai salah satu bangunan terindah di dunia.

Menurut Building Road Real Estate Brokerage, pembelian tersebut dilakukan atas nama G-Dragon dengan modal pinjaman sebesar ₩3,00 miliar KRW (sekitar Rp34,7 miliar), sementara ₩5,85 miliar KRW (sekitar Rp67,6 miliar) dibayar tunai.

Bangunan "March Rabbit" yang terinspirasi dari karakter White Rabbit dalam "Alice In Wonderland" ini kini telah membuktikan nilainya sebagai investasi yang sangat cerdas.

Pada tahun 2024 ini, nilai bangunan tersebut telah mengalami peningkatan yang mengesankan. Estimasi terbaru menyebutkan bahwa nilainya telah meningkat setidaknya ₩8,00 miliar KRW (sekitar Rp92,5 miliar). Di area Cheongdam-dong, telah terjadi beberapa transaksi properti dengan harga berkisar antara ₩180 juta KRW (sekitar Rp2 miliar) hingga ₩250 juta KRW (sekitar Rp2,8 miliar) per pyeong (satuan luas lantai di Korea).

Kim Kyung Hyun dari Building Road Real Estate Brokerage menjelaskan, “Bahkan jika kita menghitung secara konservatif sebesar ₩180 juta KRW per pyeong, mengalikannya dengan ukuran properti G-Dragon yang seluas 96 pyeong memberikan nilai ₩17,3 miliar KRW (sekitar Rp200 miliar). Ini berarti bahwa keuntungan modal lebih dari ₩8,40 miliar KRW (sekitarRp97 miliar) dapat diharapkan dari kepemilikan selama tujuh tahun ini.”

Dengan nilai yang hampir dua kali lipat dibandingkan dengan nilai pembelian awal pada tahun 2017, properti ini membuktikan bahwa G-Dragon memiliki strategi investasi yang sangat baik. Nilai aset ini yang terus meningkat juga menunjukkan betapa pentingnya pemilihan lokasi dan jenis properti dalam berinvestasi.

Kejelian G-Dragon dalam investasi properti ini bisa menjadi inspirasi bagi generasi muda yang ingin memulai atau mengembangkan portofolio investasi mereka. Pemilihan properti dengan potensi penghargaan nilai yang tinggi, serta pengetahuan yang baik tentang pasar properti, dapat memberikan hasil yang sangat menguntungkan dalam jangka panjang.

Dengan nilai "March Rabbit" yang telah berlipat ganda, G-Dragon sekali lagi membuktikan bahwa dirinya tidak hanya berbakat di panggung musik, tetapi juga dalam dunia investasi properti. Sebuah langkah cerdas yang patut diacungi jempol, menjadikan G-Dragon tidak hanya sebagai ikon musik, tapi juga sebagai figur inspiratif dalam dunia bisnis dan investasi.

[binging-asian-dramas]

Cheongdam-dong Alice. 7

Story: 7

Acting: 8

Chemistry: 9

So this is going to another one of those love it or hate it dramas. I’m honestly somewhat in the middle hanging on. This is a simple cliche over the top, overacting drama. There are a ton of cringing moments, but yet there are a lot of cute adorable ones too. The storyline has a great overall message to it, if you overlook the pile of backstabbing characters this drama produces including the main characters as well. I know this doesn’t sound like I’m selling it too well, but for those that do like a rom/melodrama with some cute moments check it out. Give it a couple episodes and if you can’t stand it chuck it down it’s white rabbit hole.

[doramak]

https://mydramalist.com/people/313-moon-geun-young

[olympustalk]

Deuses, o que acham de um KRP inspirado em Gossip Girl? Com a elite de Seul, a ambientação seria um condomínio e/ou uma universidade (ao invés da escola como na série) e claro, teriam os personagens do bairro de classe média que seriam estudantes da universidade e/ou trabalhadores do bairro mais rico. Plots de personagens mais "problemáticos" e caóticos seriam totalmente bem-vindos.

Anônimo, vamos ser honestos que, pra início de conversa, você deve lançar a proposta que quiser, não importa a temática. Abrir um RPG cujo tema não te inspire vai contra o propósito da comunidade existir, então se Gossip Girl é algo que você gosta e sobre o quê consegue criar uma trama interessante, vá em frente.

Porém, como está perguntando nossa opinião... Não vou mentir que a reação de todos do panteão foi imediatamente negativa, e se não fosse eu te respondendo agora, é muito provável que acabaria ouvindo alguns xingamentos. Um tempo atrás eu mesmo me vi reclamando da "fórmula Gossip Girl" que é adotada por absolutamente todos os RPGs de universidade, por isso não recomendaria que escolhesse essa ambientação, ainda mais nesse momento em que há várias outras instituições ativas e até recém-abertas: L'Enfer Noir, Gyesu, Munhyo, Setsuna — isso se estiver falando da plataforma Twitter, é claro.

O que eu achei interessante na sua proposta é a unir essa ideia com o cenário de condomínio. No momento, há uma proposta similar na tag geral, o RPG Front York, mas nada impede que você crie sua própria versão voltada para a "elite coreana", como bem disse. Uma alternativa também é usar o distrito de Cheongdam-dong, conhecido por ser um "bairro rico povoado por um número desproporcionalmente alto de indivíduos de alta renda e por ter alguns dos imóveis mais caros do país", segundo o Wikipédia e também o que lembro de Cheongdam-dong Alice.

E não dá pra falar de elite sem abrir brecha para personagens problemáticos e caóticos, então é ótimo saber que pretende incluí-los.

Boa sorte no RPG, viu? ⚡

[weeklygirlgroups]

Weeklygirlgroups is a blog that features a different kpop girl group every week! Our aim is to introduce our followers to amazing groups that they might not have listened to yet. Please submit your favorite girl groups so we can feature them in the future!

This week, weeklygirlgroups is featuring AOA! AOA debuted in 2012 under FNC Entertainment with two units: a dance group and a band. The group currently consists of 6 members. So far, AOA has released 12 singles, 5 EPs, and a studio album in Korean as well as 5 singles and 2 studio albums in Japanese. Keep reading for an introduction to the members and a list of all of AOA’s official music videos!

Kim Chan Mi // Chanmi

The youngest member of AOA, Chanmi is the main dancer, a rapper, and a vocalist as well as a member of AOA Cream. [Instagram]

Shin Hye Jeong // Hyejeong

The face of the AOA, Hyejeong is also a dancer and vocalist. She appeared in the music videos for F.T Island’s “I Wish” and Phantom’s “Seoul Lonely” and performed supporting roles Cheongdam-dong Alice and The Blade and Petal. Hyejeong was also a returning guest on the variety show Soulmate Returns and a member of AOA’s subunit AOA Cream. [Instagram]

Shim Ji Min // Jimin

The leader of AOA, Jimin is also a guitarist, rapper, and dancer. She can also play the harmonica and violin and wrote her own rap in AOA Black’s single Moya. Jimin participated in the competition variety show “Unpretty Rapstar” and has participated in several collaborations with well-known artists such as Seulong from 2AM and Iron. [Instagram]

Kwon Min A // Mina

Mina is a bassist, vocalist, and dancer in AOA and has performed supporting roles in several dramas, including Modern Farmer and Wonderful Days. She appeared in the music video for “Bad” by Shade and made her debut as an MC on the variety show “Gourmet Road” last year.

Kim Seol Hyun // Seolhyun

Before she debuted as the lead dancer of AOA, Seolhyun won the 8th SMART Model Contest. She appeared in the music videos for “Severely” by F.T Island and “Awesome” by N.Flying and has modeled for several well-known brands. Seolhyun has acted in several dramas and made her film debut with a lead role in “Gangnam Blues”. [Instagram]

Seo Yu Na // Yuna

Yuna is a dancer and the lead vocalist of AOA, as well as a member of AOA Cream. She is also the pianist of AOA Black and has been playing the piano since the age of 7. [Instagram]

Former Members

Park Cho Ah // Choa

Choa was the guitarist, dancer, and main vocalist of AOA. She held the lead role of Gabriella in a production of High School Musical last year. Choa left the group in 2017 due to mental health issues. [Instagram]

Seo You Kyoung // Youkyung

Youkyung was the one member of AOA who only participated in AOA Black. She was the drummer. Youkyung left the group and FNC Entertainment in 2016 after her contract expired, although the company has confirmed that she would promote with AOA Black as a guest if the unit ever had a comeback. [Instagram]

Official Music Videos

[Korean Debut] “Elvis” (2012) [Band version]

[K] “Get Out”  (2012)

[K] “Moya” (2013)

[K] “Confused” (2013)

[K] “Miniskirt” (2014)

[K] “Short Hair” (2014)

[Japanese Debut] “Miniskirt” (2014)

[K] “Like a Cat (2014)

[J] “Like a Cat” (2015) [Dance version]

[K] “Heart Attack” (2015)  [Dance Version / Sparkling Version]

[J] “Heart Attack” (2015) [Dance Version]

[Chinese Debut] “Heart Attack” (2015)

[J] “Oh Boy” (2015)

[J] “Give Me The Love” ft Takanori Nishikawa (2016) [Dance version]

[K] “Good Luck” (2016)

[J] “Good Luck” (2016)

[J] “Wow War Tonight” (2016) [Dance Version]

[K] “Excuse Me” (2017)

[K] “Bing Bing” (2017)

[K] “Bingle Bangle” (2018)

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[amandabahraini]

Review Drama Korea : Cheongdam-dong Alice (2012)

Review Drama Korea : Cheongdam-dong Alice (2012)

Lagi mikir2 aja dari drama2 lama (sebelum 2015) yang udah pernah ditonton kira2 yang mana yang pantes direview dan terpikirlah ama Cheongdam-dong Alice. Jujur, drama ini gak sebagus yang diharapkan. Nilai dari gue 6 dari 10. Plotnya melempem di tengah2, temanya acakadul, karakternya gak semuanya tereksplor dengan baik dan endingnya berasa instan–kayak simsalambim abrakadabra! tiba2 aja semua jadi…

[nontonfilmdrama]

Cheongdam-dong Alice (2012) http://bit.ly/2STS7g1

[kchatjjigae]

Khottie of the Week: Kpop Has A Birthday!

Khottie of the Week: Kpop Has A Birthday!

Day after day, birthday after birthday, I’ve come to the realization that February? Is a stellar month for Kpop stars. Its as is almost all my favorites were born this month! Now that the extra long Feruary has ended, I figured it was the perfect time to celebrate all of the Khotties who were born this month.

Doyoung (NCT) 2/1/96

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[fatemari]

Dramas that I've watched (and some movies)

In no specific order 🍯= Ultimate Favs *Incomplete 1. Boys Over Flowers 2. Hana Yori Dango (j-d) 🍯 3. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (j-d)🍯 4. Personal Taste 5. Kimi Wa Petto (j-d)🍯 6. Nobuta wa Produce (j-d) 🍯 7. He was Cool 🍯 8. Coffee Prince 9. Hana Kimi (j-d) 10. Faith 🍯 11. Ouran High School Host Club (j-d) 🍯 12. Princess Hours 13. Asuko March (j-d) 14. Buzzer Beat (j-d) 15. Ma Boy 16. 100 Days With Mr. Arrogant 17. Take Care of the Young Lady 18. My Little Bride 19. Ouran High School Host Club the movie 🍯 20. My Princess 21. Flower Boy Ramen Shop 22. Lie to Me 23. That Winter the Wind Blows🍯 24. Answer Me 1997🍯 25. Shut Up Flower Boy Band 26. City. Hunter 27. When a Man Loves 🍯 28. Dream High* 29. Heirs* 30. Marry Him if You Dare 🍯 31. Secret Garden 32. Flower Boy Next Door🍯 33. Baby and Me 34. Protect the Boss 35. Delightful Girl Choon Hyang 36. Heart Strings* 37. Atashi no Danshi (j-d) 38. Yamada and the Seven Witches (j-d) 39. 9 End 2 Outs 40. You’re Beautiful 41. Answer Me 1994 42. Last Cinderella (j-d)🍯 43. Rooftop Prince 44. A Gentleman’s Dignity 45. After School Lucky Or Not🍯 46. Big 47. Witch’s Romance🍯 48. You’re All Surrounded 49. Emergency Couple 🍯 50. Sly and Single Again 51. Cheongdam-dong Alice 🍯 52. I Need Romance 🍯 53. I Need Romance 2 54. I Need Romance 3🍯 55. My Love From Another Star 56. Switch Girl (j-d) 57. Very Ordinary Couple 58. Operation Proposal* 59. Code Name Jackal 60. Discovery of Romance 61. Love Affairs in the Afternoon (j-d)🍯 62. High School- Love On* 63. Hot Young Bloods 64. Temptation 🍯 65. Triangle🍯 66. It’s Okay, That’s Love🍯 67. Boarding House No.24 🍯 68. Birth of a Beauty 69. The Man from Nowhere 🍯 70. Hyde, Jekyll, and I🍯 71. Fool’s Love 🍯 72. Love Frequency 37.2 73. Falling in Love with Soon Jung🍯 74. The Reason I can’t Find My Love (j-d) 75. Sensory Couple 76. Padam Padam 77. A Divorce Lawyer in Love 78. My Love Eun Dong🍯 79. Pinocchio* 80. Orange Marmalade* 81. Blood* 82. The Time that I Loved you, 7000 Days* 83. Oh My Ghost🍯 84. Twenty Again 85. Madam Antoine* 86. Cheese in the Trap* 87. Whatcha Wearin🍯 88. The Berlin File 89. Monster* 90. Answer Me 1988 91. Ms.Temper and Nam Jung Gi🍯 92. She Was Pretty 93. Bubblegum* 94. Hidden. Identity* 95. My Beautiful Bride 🍯 96. Oh My Venus 97. 49 Days* 98. Another Oh Hae Young🍯 99. My Unfourtunate. Boyfriend 100. Unemployed Romance 101. Marriage Contract 🍯 102. My Beautiful Bride 🍯 103. Beautiful Gong Shim🍯 104. Wanted 105. Uncontrollably Fond🍯 106. Doctors* 107. Second to Last Love 108. The K2* 109. Age of Youth🍯 110. My. Wife’s Having An Affair This Week🍯 111. Legend of the Blue Sea🍯 112. Goblin 🍯 113. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo🍯 114. Entourage🍯 115. Modern Farmer

[anachavez1397]

#Hyejeong de #AOA en #conversaciones para aparecer en un #nuevo #drama de #SBS ¡Hyejeong de AOA podría regresar de nuevo como actriz a la pantalla de televisión! El 30 de noviembre, una fuente de SBS reveló: “Hyejeong actualmente está en conversaciones para el drama de fines de semana de SBS ‘Life of A Good Witch’ (traducción literal)”. De acuerdo a esta fuente, a Hyejeong se le ofreció el papel de la bella azafata Joo Ye Bin. Esto la añade a posibles actores para el drama como Lee Da Hye and Ryu Soo Young, quienes actualmente están en conversaciones para unirse al drama. Hyejeong previamente protagonizó el drama de SBS “The Blade and the Petal” en 2013 como Dal Gi, así como también “Cheongdam-dong Alice” como Han Se Jin en 2012. “Life of A Good Witch” contará la historia de amor y éxito a través de una ama de casa que termina viviendo una doble vida mientras su hermana gemela trabaja con amabilidad para ayudar a los demás con sus problemas. El drama se emitirá tras el final de “Bravo My Life” en algún momento en la primera mitad de 2018. #Fuente: #Soompi #BravoMyLife #FNCEntertainment #LifeOfAGoodWitch #Life #Of #A #Good #Witch

[doramak]

https://mydramalist.com/people/313-moon-geun-young

[itsmrridho]

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[mavigomleklaciverthirka]

Before serisiyle ilk kez karşılaşmam da yine bi Kore dizisiyle olmuştu. İkinci kez yine bi kdramada karşılaşmış olmak mutlu etti beni. Çeviride hata olmuş. İlk filmin adı Before Sunrise olacak ve ben burada bahsedilen neden tutmasa da Before Sunset'i seviyorum en çok.

[the-kdramalogist]

Expectations VS. Reality: A Year End Review

This year was so full of dramas, I would be a liar if I said I didn't have a list of left over 2013 dramas that I still want to watch. And am currently still watching. But if there is one thing I do know, it's that this year was filled with expectations –and non-expectations-- of what could be every time an interesting drama promo appeared. Will I get lured in and then burned? Be bored? Will it be awesome? Horrible? If my experiences in Dramaland has taught me anything it's to always be ready for a twist. Dramas that had me initially excited were watched and then abandoned or slugged through while dramas I didn't expect to get much from took me for a pleasant surprise. Here is my year end review! Expectations vs. Reality.

NINE

Nine had me excited. It promised Lee Jin Wook who is a favorite of mine, it was coming to us by the creators of Queen In Hyun's Man which was highly entertaining and it promised mystery as well. When I actually sat down to watch it, however, I was surprised to find myself completely bored by the first episode. And while it took me a whole year to get back to it, I was glad I did! A new twist on the time-travel genre that Dramaland has been loving nowadays, an interesting and just lead with odds set firmly against him and a detestable (though bumbling) villain helped to make this drama quite a gripping watch from sort-of beginning to end.

Expectations: Suspense; love; action! Lee Jin Wook's face!

Reality: A slow start but once it gets the ball rolling it becomes hard to let go. The love story gets an interesting twist and there are some actual repercussions for the future to fiddling around in the past in Dramaland. Who knew? Also, Lee Jin Wook's face!

SCHOOL 2013

I love a good teen drama, so I was very much onboard about watching School 2013. I couldn't wait to have a Korean drama that discussed the trials and tribulations of being a high school student with a fresh young ensemble cast and the reunited duo of Choi Daniel and Jang Na Ra. Turns out the drama went in a different direction than I thought, and while I certainly didn't hate it, I still wish there was more. Moreeeee!

Expectations: Teen drama with focus on multiple characters, problems, and perspectives with the added bonus of having it set in a different school/societal culture than what was my own. Laughs; tears; the whole thing.

Reality: Definitely teen drama but with more focus on a particular pairing than what I would have thought. Some characters I felt had story lines with potential that ultimately never came to much fruition but entertaining with a great teacher pairing.

ALICE IN CHEONGDAM-DONG

I can't say was particularly excited for this drama. I really liked the cast and I don't mind a rags-to-riches story set in the world of fashion (despite what happened with that last year in Fashion King). It was just that there wasn't much about the story released for the longest and I wasn't exactly sure how they'd fit in their Alice in Wonderland theme or how it would all be executed. So, while all the parts were there, I wasn't seeing how they would come together. I probably would have skipped this one if it weren't for that white rabbit, Curiosity, leading me down it's hole. One thing for sure is that I came out the other end pleasantly surprised by the journey!

Expectations: Admittedly not much, but with the cast hopefully something breezy with magical chemistry and a nice come-up story.

Reality: Both silly and serious, I was surprised by the drama's realistic approach to working hard vs. dreaming despite it's more fantastical theme. The characters find themselves, find out about themselves—the good and the bad parts—and deal with their problems in a way that felt both true to them and relatable.

FLOWER BOY NEXT DOOR

As the third installment in tVN's Flower Boy series, I was of course looking forward to this one. It came much later after the second one and the sudden promotions definitely fueled the hype. Rather than have great expectations for the drama itself, I had them for the channel it was airing on and the staff and cast as each part of the series is vastly different. They did not disappoint and I am happy to say it. And while the drama is more slow going and a tad more melo than it's predecessors I do think it was time well spent.

Expectations: A breezy; fun comedy as is expected from tVN with a fresh take on the rom-com genre and more realistic writing.

Reality: OK, well our lead is a childish genius; the next door neighbor leaves post-it love drawings that pile up and turn into a flip book, and the heroine is a super-frugal introvert but it was charming and sweet and yes, even realistic in it's portrayal of people searching for a connection in others while feeling a little alone in the world. Breezy and fun? Sometimes? Fresh take? Sort of! Realistic writing? I think, yes...well...where it counts anyway.

THAT WINTER; THE WIND BLOWS

From the writer and PD of Padam, Padam which was my favorite drama last year comes the drama based on a movie that I really liked. Was I expecting a lot? Yes, I was. And while I didn't necessarily get everything I was hoping for, I do think this still comes out as one of the stronger dramas of the year. Everything is beautiful, the writing is still pretty tops, Jo In Sung does not disappoint in his come back to the small screen, and it managed to stretch out two hours in to 16. Now, if only it managed to make an ending that actually ended things.

Expectations: HIGH. So high.

Reality: Fast paced and gripping drama that utilizes it's beautiful cast and scenery that makes good on an interesting forbidden-love-that-isn't-actually-forbidden set up only to wrap it all together at the end in the most ambiguous way it possibly could. Wait? What's happening? Sixteen hours of television that didn't give me a straight answer to it's own question is what.

ALL ABOUT MY ROMANCE

Shin Ha Kyun is the lead! He's never steered me wrong and I didn't expect him to do it now, let's be real. And with a romance on two different sides of a political spectrum, I was definitely intrigued. It's a drama, I thought would be more serious but I was taken aback by it's super light and breezy manner. It was a rom-com that was actually a rom-com and I was so, so happy for the brain break and something to just kick back and enjoy without too much thinking.

Expectations: Political romance stemming from lots of heated rivalry might be serious but ultimately rewarding; especially in the hands of actors and actresses who are capable and whom I like.

Reality: Light and funny. An easy, breezy romance where the main couple wasn't all about the arguing but two people coming together because they actually like each other. Love how they are honest about their feelings enough to put their political differences on a back burner. Who knew love without excessive bickering could be a thing in a K-drama? Especially between two people so different!

SHARK

Kim Nam Gil? Son Ye Jin? Together? Of course, I had to watch it. I love Kim Nam Gil, he is one of my favorites and I had been looking forward to his comeback project for months after he was released from military service. Maybe even from the time he started off his military service. Plus, I am a sucker for the anti-hero and revenge and it was promising everything I liked. And while I was hooked from the get-go, I was sorely disappointed in an ending that couldn't come round in that full-circle it was going on and on about.

Expectations: A little thank you for everyone who suffered through the ending episodes of Bad Guy, so many things that drama should have been and no dying. ...Right?? Dying is a not a thing? Right?!

Reality: Suspenseful with mystery, a great heroine, and a misguided anti-hero. And dying is a thing.

I HEAR YOUR VOICE

This may come as a surprise but one of the most popular dramas of the year is one that I just couldn't bring myself to care about all through it's promotional run. It was only after I read rave reviews during it's airing time that I decided to give it a shot.

Expectations: None...but what's this I hear about amazing chemistry between the leads?

Reality: Nice use of a supernatural ability and plot-point, great characters, and a story that could be suspenseful, funny, and touching. I never did get into the romance of the show, but I did enjoy the whole package in general. Also, this is how you bring an ending 'round full-circle, guys. Winter and Shark, take notes.

TWO WEEKS

I wasn't initially interested but as more and more news came out and more and more casting news came out, I had to say I became progressively more excited for this show. It promised something closer to a more straight-up action show and with such a small time frame to accomplish everything, it seemed like something that at the very least wouldn't be a waste of time. And it most definitely was not! I think if I had to pick my favorite drama this year, it would be this one. I loved all of it's parts and while the action steadily decreased as the show went along, I never lost interest.

Expectations: Action with a great cast? Was at least expecting something watchable even though I was not entirely interested.

Reality: A unlikable “hero” is actually not so bad after all while running from the authority for a murder he was framed for, trying to keep himself from getting hurt or sick because he has to save the cutest daughter in the world, and also trying not to get the ex-girlfriend even more mad at him than she already is. It's fun, touching, and there is even a ray of hope at the end. The reality is I loved this drama.

HEARTLESS CITY

This drama had me in a similar situation as I Hear Your Voice. In fact, it was the same exact situation!

Expectations: None...but, hot hero you say? Sizzling chemistry?

Reality: The sizzling chemistry is there but sadly it takes a back burner to the immense twist and turns the show throws at you through out it's run. Who's on who's side? Uhh, probably more people than you think. But the actors did a great job and the story, despite not always having a great balance between all of it's parts, was certified crack.

HEIRS

With the cast, the promotions that started before even the promotions started, and the over-all hype it was hard not to expect something from Heirs. It's premise promised a glimpse into the lives of rich teens at what could only be the 1% to the teens in School 2013 (and look, Kim Woo Bin stars in both!), so I was think more along the lines of Gossip Girl. In the end...I'm not sure what I got, but it was like ordering a luxury brand item only to have it finally arrive and realize you got scammed. Can I sue for fraud?

Expectations: Gossip Girl-esque drama—not perfect, not always sensical, but somehow highly entertaining with characters you actually grow attached to and even care about.

Reality: There was so much wrist-grabbing I couldn't tell if the guys in this drama wanted the heroine or her arm. The best couple was not the main couple (not even close) and there were many could-be interesting characters and elements that didn't go anywhere or do anything. The plot was actually just a big tease as well. But at least you watch until the end...that's sort of a good thing, I guess. I have no idea.

UNEMPLOYED ROMANCE

Another drama in which a bulk my personal hype came from the casting. Nam Goong Min is one I've been keeping my eye on since Can You Hear My Heart? so, I was excited for anything he was cast as a lead in. But it was also a stand out as it was a drama in which the two leads were on the same playing field—just average people, no geniuses; no chaebols. With there being only 10 episodes I figured there would be no harm in giving this a shot. And while I felt it got muddled down thanks to flashbacks, the very mini series gets a thumbs up from me.

Expectations: Good cast means good drama, right? Two leads on the same playing field means for something relatable and cute.

Reality: A bit odd ball but ultimately cute and entertaining, the drama gets dragged down a bit in it's 10 episode run with flashbacks. It's worth a watch even as just filler between other dramas.

MI RAE'S CHOICE

Another time-travel drama but this time, someone comes to the future to fix the present. It's enough of a twist to warrant some interest, but not enough of one to make this drama feel different from any other time-travel drama. The hook was in the heroine's future self trying to get present heroine to pick a different guy...to marry. The reason? Someone dies. Is there a chance the second lead will get the girl instead of the first lead? Not because of crazy public reaction that results in the writer switching the love interest but because...it's actually written to be that way from the start? Must find out!

Expectations: Bubbly cute time-travel rom-com in which the second lead might actually be the one but of course not without the first lead giving him a rightful run for his money. He is the one who's supposed to get the girl after all.

Reality: The whole point of the show seems to lose it's urgency as the show goes on, but it does remain cute throughout even though there are a considerable amount of more melo moments thrown in. And even though there are two great guys (with flaws of course) no choice is actually...made. Or should I say no one gets to find out except for Mi Rae. Should have been called Mi Rae's Secret Choice.

GODDESS OF MARRIAGE

Pretty much watched for all the wrong reasons—Kim Ji Hoon.

Expectations: Abs.

Reality: ABS! It's a brief moment but it was worth it. You might want to skip the rest of this one though. It's a pretty miserable show and almost everyone is unhappy for pretty much all of it's 36 episode run. However, it's good if, for some reason, you need a melo fix.

MONSTAR

Another of this year's teen dramas, it promised music with a rag-tag bunch creating a band, experiences of first love, and going through the motions of growing up. While it was in no way a bad show, it did have its flaws such as episodes that may have ran way too long, not enough focus on the band as I would have personally liked, and sometimes just a downright more serious tone than I had imagined. Gimme a heads up, next time!

Expectations: Teen drama (I just really love teen dramas)! Music; friendship; love.

Reality: Thankfully all of that, but there are also some super sad moments mixed in as well. It can be a bit jarring but all in all I enjoyed this one.

SECRET

An interesting revenge plot where the heroine is on a vendetta against an ex-fiancé while another man is on a vendetta against her for a murder she doesn't even know happened until she goes to jail for it in her fiancé's place. But going to jail in his place is not the reason she is taking revenge. If it sounds crazy...that's because it is. Even still, Secret turns out to be one of the more entertaining dramas this year and is absolutely engrossing in it's...insanity? Yep. Insanity.

Expectations: REVEEEEENGE!

Reality: The guy who is seeking revenge ends up falling for the woman he is basically stalking and making life miserable for. Everyone is just crazy! Is Bae Soo Bin slapping himself repeatedly??? He is! Creepiest romance ever.

Dropped

WHO ARE YOU

Ahh...this show had so much potential. In the end, even though I didn't make it to the end, it wasn't so bad...it was just that it's most interesting aspect remained just an aspect and I think was never really utilized to the fullest. I may get back to it, though.

Expectations: Kim Jae Wook as the ghost? It must be the most important role. Super natural elements that seem to be both mysterious and terrifying.

Reality: Kim Jae Wook Y U NO TALK?! Not terrifying, but dammit if So Yi Hyun isn't trying to make it seem that way. The love story that should be happening has no chance.

MASTER'S SUN

I know! I must be crazy for dropping this one, but I just never really got into it. If anything, I think I was expecting more from the ghostly plot and Gong Hyo Jin than anything else. The Hong Sisters can be hit or miss but still I didn't want to miss this one. I never finished it, but I might one day.

Expectations: Thrills an chills...with romance? Awesome!

Reality: Gong Hyo Jin and So Ji Sub, surprisingly make a great pair, and while I never felt they were crackling they were certainly cute. Unfortunately neither that or perfect security guard Seo In Guk could get me to keep watching this show. It was a bit slow and I found myself losing interest as it went on. Not a feeling you want to feel.

WHEN A MAN LOVES

I must admit...I was actually interested in where this one might go. I didn't even stay to find out.

Expectations: Entertainment.

Reality: “I trashed your dad's book shop and made his life hell as well as yours but I'm in love with you and you should love me too because I Google search dating tips!” Basically the show. And basically why you should stay away.

CYRANO DATING AGENCY

It's the fourth installment to the Flower Boy series! And maybe it's because it doesn't have “Flower Boy” in the title, but it didn't hold the same magic as the others for me. The couple of the week part seemed great, but I actually didn't get past, I think, 3 or 4 and a half episodes.

Expectations: Another rom-com from tVN? Sounds good to me!

Reality: Not bad but also not very interesting.

LEVEL 7 CIVIL SERVANT

With a tongue-twister of a name like that, it has to be good right? It had actors I liked and was a rom-com set in the spy world. I actually watch 2 episodes and ran off.

Expectations: Love in the time of Spy Training.

Reality: Oh gawd, what is this?

Right now, I am currently watching Medical Top Team and Answer Me 1994. So expect to see some brief run-off 2013 drama reviews next year! I want to say thank you to all my followers up until now and to my new followers as well. I've slowed down with posts in the later half of this year but I am glad for all those that stuck around. Hoping you all have a great New Year! And praying your drama expectations for the new batch of up and coming shows will be heard and done, ahaha!

[strangejen]

Alice in Cheongdam-dong

This picture is the reason I love this show! It totally sums up the whole crazy  world and the beautiful characters in it. XD