#Kim Jung-ah

[gaymer-hag-stan]

On the 25th of January, thirteen years ago, AFTERSCHOOL released their third Japanese single album, Rambling girls / Because of you.

"Rambling Girls" is an upbeat, dance-pop track showcasing the group's fierce energy and stylish choreography, while "Because of You" is a Japanese version of their Korean hit, delivering emotional vocals and a sleek, melancholic melody. The single highlights AFTERSCHOOL's versatility and their smooth transition into the Japanese music market.

[teashh]

I am so glad the new kdramas are bringing back the specific brand of loser men. You know which brand I'm talking about. The Ahn "min min" Minhyuk brand of loser men and I'm loving it. The "I worship this goddess and I'm so in love with her and I can't believe I get to love her. Oh my gods I love her so much" brand of loser men. And we're being fed so well with lovely runner, love next door, no gain no love, my demon, Cinderella at 2am, Hierarchy, Midnight Romance in Hagwon, doctor slump, Queen of tears, welcome to samdal-ri and even good partner (yes it's one sided but the dedication and yuri's couple too).

We need more fictional loser men who worship women to satiate our eldest independent daughter desires.

[sirlancenotalot]

[mostlyfate]

What's with you? What? Wait. Why are you crying? What is it? Did something happen? I heard you were kidnapped. What? I heard you were kidnapped, you idiot!

[taechnological]

not jung hoseok getting released from the military only to be kidnapped by kim seokjin and made to eat military food literally the very next day and seokjin promising to take him climbing (which was also a lie btw) only for BOTH of them getting scammed into finding a hidden item and escaping an abandoned hospital near a funeral hall only to be sucking SO SO bad at it that the staff had to actually point the item out to them which was literally right in front of them and THEN proceeding to be scared embarrassingly shitless and chased around the hospital by a fake zombie group i can't make this up

[junkobato]

Upcoming Kdrama August 2024 🌈

2/8: Bad Memory Eraser with Kim Jae Joong, Jin Se Yeon, Lee jong Won. 16 episodes; rom-com.

10/8: Romance in the House with Ji Jin Hee, Son Na Eun, Choi Minho. 12 episodes; melodrama, romance.

12/8: Your Honor with Son Hyun Joo, Kim Myung Min, Kim Do Hoon. 10 episodes; thriller, law, crime.

14/8: Perfect Family with Park Ju Hyun, Yoon Se Ah, Kim Byung Chul. 12 episodes; thriller, family.

14/8: the Tyrant with Cho Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho. 4 episodes; sci-fi, fantasy.

16/8: Black Out with Byun Yo Han, Go Jun, Kim Bora. 14 episodes; thriller, mystery.

17/8: Love Next Door with Jung So Min, Jung Hae In, Yun Ji On. 16 episodes; rom-com.

17/8: DNA Lover with Choi Siwon, Jung In Sun, Lee Tae Hwan. 16 episodes; melodrama, rom-com.

23/8: Pachinko 2 with Lee Minho, Kim Min Ha, Noh Sang Hyun. 8 episodes; historical, melodrama.

23/8: The Frog with Go Min Si, Yoon Kye Sang. 8 episodes; thriller, mystery.

24/8: Cinderella at 2 AM with Shin Hyun Been, Moon Sang Min, Yoon Park. 10 episodes; rom-com.

26/8: No Gain, No Love with Shin Min Ah, Kim Young Dae, Lee Sang Yi. 12 episodes; rom-com.

Many new shows coming up just in time for my vacation!!!

[teafiend]

[smittenskitten]

SEE YOU IN MY 19TH LIFE (2023) ep. 01

[kdram-chjh]

Kdrama: The Judge from Hell (2024)

When Demons live with humans 😅 | Drama: The Judge from Hell | kdrama edit #shorts #funny

Watch this video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wWRg44OSsaU

[orv-random-quotes]

day three

Jung Heewon (narration): Kim Dokja would obviously be performing a hellish scenario in a place that wasn't visible.

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Han Sooyoung: Hey! Kim Dokja, this is honey. You really didn't live like this before?

On the vast plains, a sports car with a loud engine was moving.

[swannsways]

A Tale of Two Sisters 장화, 홍련 (2003), dir. Kim Jee-woon

[gaymer-hag-stan]

Happy 16th anniversary to After School!

After School is recognized for their unique "graduation" system where members could join and leave the group over time. This dynamic lineup allowed for constant evolution and freshness in their music and performances. The group debuted with five members: Kahi, Jungah, Jooyeon, Bekah, and Soyoung, and over the years, new members like Uee, Nana, Lizzy, E-Young, and Raina were added, each bringing distinct talents and charisma to the group.

Musically, After School is known for their versatility, covering a wide range of genres from pop and R&B to electronic and dance. Their discography includes emotional ballads like "Because of You," which became a major hit, and high-energy tracks like "Bang!" which featured the members performing with marching band drums, showcasing their dedication to unique performance concepts. Other significant songs include "Diva," "Flashback," and "First Love," the latter incorporating pole dancing into their stage act, a bold and unprecedented move in K-pop.

The group also explored different musical directions through sub-units. Orange Caramel, featuring Nana, Raina, and Lizzy, became especially popular for their quirky, catchy songs such as "Magic Girl" and "Catallena," known for their whimsical and playful style. Members also pursued individual careers in acting, modeling, and solo music. Nana, in particular, gained prominence as a model and actress, while Raina focused on her solo singing career.

After School's innovative performances and bold concepts have left a significant mark on the K-pop industry. They were pioneers in integrating complex performance elements like drumming, pole dancing, and tap dancing, pushing the boundaries of traditional K-pop girl group performances. Though the group entered an indefinite hiatus around 2015, their influence endures, inspiring newer K-pop acts with their risk-taking and creativity.

Even in hiatus, After School’s legacy persists. Their constant reinvention and willingness to experiment set a new standard for performance and creativity in K-pop, making them a memorable and influential part of the industry’s history.

[ryoun]

how much do you like me?

[sirlancenotalot]

MY GIRLS!!!!!

[theersatzcowboy]

A Bittersweet Life / Dalkomhan insaeng (2005)

This gorgeously rendered, badass cult gangster classic from Korean heavy Kim Jee-woon borrows from only the coolest genres to tell the sobering (and sometimes darkly funny) story of a doggedly loyal, prideful underling (a never better Lee Byung-hun) who just can't obey the orders of his beloved boss when it comes to punishing the man's beautiful, cheating girlfriend...to disastrous, bloody ends.

Director: Kim Jee-woon

Cinematographer: Kim Ji-yong

Production Designer: Ryu Seong-hie

Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Kim Yeong-cheol, Hwang Jung-min, Kim Roi-ha, Eric Mun, Lee Ki-young, and Oh Dal-su.

[ppeonppeonhan]

Korean GLs I'd Watch...

Let's try to manifest a world where some of the biggest Korean actresses were cast in major full-length GL kdramas.

COP + CRIMINAL

Esom (Because This Is My First Life) and Lee Da-hee (Search: WWW) play partners and besties, who both fall for their respective suspects for a crime spree against the patriarchy. (Think: Evening the pay gap at a major company; exposing scandals of sexist politicians; and chemically castrating sex offenders). Esom's love interest is Park Eun-bin (Extraordinary Attorney Woo), and Da-hee's love interest is Seo Yea-ji (It's Okay to Not Be Okay). It's a romantic crime thriller.

FRIENDS to LOVERS

Seol In-ah (Business Proposal) plays a new-money rich girl who hires a former old-money rich girl, played by Yoo In-na (Touch Your Heart), to be her personal assistant out of pity, but pretends she doesn't know her backstory. And Yoo helps Seol navigate rich society. Their conflict is that Seol's family bankrupted Yoo's family, and is getting the life Yoo was supposed to have, including the fiancee, the job, and the house. It's a sweet romantic comedy.

BOSS + EMPLOYEE

Kim Ji-won (Fight My Way) starts a job at a family law firm and works hard to get one of the partners, played by Son Ye-jin (Crash Landing on You), to be her mentor, but only because she wants her job. She starts off as a frenemie before Ye-Jin's hard edges rub off, and Ji-won develops a crush. Their obstacles are that Ye-Jin is married and in the closet, and Ji-won might be too ambitious to let go of her goals. It's a slow-burn romantic legal drama.

COOL GIRL + DORK

Park Shin-hye (Heirs & Pinocchio) plays a cold fashion house designer who hires an unlikely candidate to be her muse, played by Moon Ga-young (True Beauty). And what starts off as a toxic relationship blooms into a supportive one. Park Bo-young (Strong Girl Bong-soon) plays her head of design, who befriends Ga-young's bestie-turned-manager, played by Kim Seul-gi (Oh My Ghostess). They're the softer side couple. It's a romantic workplace dramedy.

FRIENDS to ENEMIES to LOVERS

Seo Hyun-jin (Why Her?) and Gong Hyo-jin (When the Camellia Blooms) were friends in college, but they had a falling out after a misunderstanding about a guy. They have a tense reunion as adults when Hyo-jin is setting up her nuptials at the wedding hall Hyun-jin manages. It's a slowburn romantic drama.

ONE-SIDED OBSESSION

Shin Min-a (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha) plays the wife of a very powerful and abusive man and Hwang Jung-eum (She Was Pretty) plays the maid who is secretly in love with her and helps her escape. They go to Jung-eum's hometown where everyone assumes she's bringing her girlfriend home for the first time, because she didn't have the heart to tell them she got dumped after running away to be with her. Min-a decides to pretend to be the woman to pay her back, and they fall in love. The conflict being when Jung-eum's ex, played by Park Min-young (What's Wrong with Secretary Kim), returns to get her back.

💜 Your move Kdrama world! 💜