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chillingcinemachronicles · 1 year ago

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Top 5 Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix

5. Predestination (2014)

Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller

Actor: Alicia Pavlis, Annabelle Norman, Arielle O’Neill, Ben Prendergast, Carolyn Shakespeare-Allen, Cate Wolfe, Christopher Bunworth, Christopher Kirby, Christopher Sommers, Christopher Stollery, Dennis Coard, Dick York, Elise Jansen, Eliza D��Souza, Eliza Matengu, Ethan Hawke, Felicity Steel, Finegan Sampson, Freya Stafford, Giordano Gangl, Grant Piro, Hayley Butcher, Jim Knobeloch, Katie Avram, Kristie Jandric, Kuni Hashimoto, Lucinda Armstrong Hall, Madeleine West, Maja Sarosiek, Marky Lee Campbell, Milla Simmonds, Monique Heath, Noah Taylor, Noel Herriman, Olivia Sprague, Paul Moder, Raj Sidhu, Rob Jenkins, Sara El-Yafi, Sarah Snook, Sophie Cusworth, Tony Nikolakopoulos, Tyler Coppin, Vanessa Crouch

Director: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig, The Spierig Brothers

Rating: R

One of the most original time-travel thrillers since 12 Monkeys. A brilliant subversion of the Time Paradox trope, with enough plot twists to keep you entertained until well after the movie is finished. Predestination is an amazing movie with great performances from Ethan Hawke and Sarah Snook. It’s a movie that will feel like Inception, when it comes to messing with your mind and barely anyone has heard of it. It is highly underrated and unknown, sadly.

4. Train to Busan (2016)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Actor: Ahn So-hee, An So-hee, Baek Seung-hwan, Cha Chung-hwa, Chang-hwan Kim, Choi Gwi-hwa, Choi Woo-shik, Choi Woo-sung, Dong-seok Ma, Eui-sung Kim, Gong Yoo, Han Ji-eun, Han Sung-soo, Jang Hyuk-jin, Jeong Seok-yong, Jung Seok-yong, Jung Young-ki, Jung Yu-mi, Kim Chang-hwan, Kim Eui-sung, Kim Jae-rok, Kim Joo-heon, Kim Ju-hun, Kim Keum-soon, Kim Soo-ahn, Kim Soo-an, Kim Su-an, Kim Won-Jin, Lee Joo-sil, Lee Joong-ok, Ma Dong-seok, Park Myung-shin, Sang-ho Yeon, Seok-yong Jeong, Shim Eun-kyung, Sohee, Soo-an Kim, Soo-jung Ye, Terri Doty, Woo Do-im, Woo-sik Choi, Ye Soo-jung, Yeon Sang-ho, Yoo Gong, Yu-mi Jeong, Yu-mi Jung

Director: Sang-ho Yeon, Yeon Sang-ho

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A zombie virus breaks out and catches up with a father as he is taking his daughter from Seoul to Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city. Watch them trying to survive to reach their destination, a purported safe zone.

The acting is spot-on; the set pieces are particularly well choreographed. You’ll care about the characters. You’ll feel for the father as he struggles to keep his humanity in the bleakest of scenarios.

It’s a refreshingly thrilling disaster movie, a perfect specimen of the genre.

3. Serenity (2005)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller

Actor: Adam Baldwin, Alan Tudyk, Carrie ‘CeCe’ Cline, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Colin Patrick Lynch, David Krumholtz, Demetra Raven, Dennis Keiffer, Elaine Mani Lee, Erik Weiner, Gina Torres, Glenn Howerton, Hunter Ansley Wryn, Jessica Huang, Jewel Staite, Linda Wang, Logan O’Brien, Marcus Young, Mark Winn, Marley McClean, Matt McColm, Michael Hitchcock, Morena Baccarin, Nathan Fillion, Nectar Rose, Neil Patrick Harris, Peter James Smith, Rafael Feldman, Rick Williamson, Ron Glass, Ryan Tasz, Sarah Paulson, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, Tamara Taylor, Terrell Tilford, Terrence Hardy Jr., Tristan Jarred, Weston Nathanson, Yan Feldman

Director: Joss Whedon

Rating: PG-13

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Serenity is a futuristic sci-fi film that serves as a feature-length continuation of the story-line from the TV program Firefly (2002–2003). The story revolves around the captain (Nathan Fillion) and crew of the titular space vessel that operate as space outlaws, running cargo and smuggling missions throughout the galaxy. They take on a mysterious young psychic girl and her brother, the girl carrying secrets detrimental to the intergalactic government, and soon find themselves being hunted by a nefarious assassin (Chiwetel Ejiofor). The first feature-length film from Joss Whedon (The Avengers), Serenity is a lively and enjoyable adventure, replete with large-scale action sequences, strong characterizations and just the right touch of wry humor. An enjoyable viewing experience that stands alone without demanding that you have familiarity with the original program beforehand.

2. Sorry to Bother You (2018)

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Actor: Armie Hammer, Danny Glover, David Cross, Ed Moy, Forest Whitaker, James D. Weston II, Jermaine Fowler, John Ozuna, Kate Berlant, Lakeith Stanfield, Lily James, Marcella Bragio, Michael X. Sommers, Molly Brady, Omari Hardwick, Patton Oswalt, Robert Longstreet, Rosario Dawson, Steven Yeun, Teresa Navarro, Terry Crews, Tessa Thompson, Tom Woodruff Jr., Tony Toste, W. Kamau Bell

Director: Boots Riley

In the year of the Netflix TV Show Maniac, another absurdist title stole critics’ hearts. Sorry to Bother You is a movie set in an alternate reality, where capitalism and greed are accentuated. Lakeith Stanfield (Atlanta) is a guy called Cassius who struggles to pay his bills. However, when at a tele-marketing job an old-timer tells him to use a “white voice”, he starts moving up the ranks of his bizarre society. A really smart movie that will be mostly enjoyed by those who watch it for its entertaining value, and not so much for its commentary. It is like a Black Mirror episode stretched into a movie.

1. Ex Machina (2015)

Genre: Drama, Science Fiction

Actor: Alex Garland, Alicia Vikander, Chelsea Li, Claire Selby, Corey Johnson, Domhnall Gleeson, Elina Alminas, Gana Bayarsaikhan, Oscar Isaac, Sonoya Mizuno, Symara A. Templeman, Symara Templeman, Tiffany Pisani

Director: Alex Garland

Rating: R

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Ex Machina is the directorial debut of Alex Garland, the writer of 28 Days Later (and 28 Weeks Later). It tells the story of Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson from About Time), an IT developer who is invited by a billionaire CEO to participate in a groundbreaking experiment — administering a Turing test to a humanoid robot called Ava (Alicia Vikander). Meeting the robot with feelings of superiority at first, questions of trust and ethics soon collide with the protagonist’s personal views. While this dazzling film does not rely on them, the visual effects and the overall look-feel of Ex Machina are absolutely stunning and were rightly picked for an Academy Award. They make Ex Machina feel just as casually futuristic as the equally stylish Her and, like Joaquin Phoenix, Gleeson aka Caleb must confront the feelings he develops towards a machine, despite his full awareness that ‘she’ is just that. This is possibly as close to Kubrick as anyone got in the 21st century. Ex Machina is clever, thrilling, and packed with engaging ideas.

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idolskpop · 1 year ago

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Song Joong Ki Reveals His Overseas Auditions and Plans to Expand Career Abroad

Song Joong Ki is ready to take on new challenges as an actor and explore different opportunities in the global entertainment industry. The star of “Hopeless” opened up about his overseas auditions and his ambition to expand his career abroad in a recent interview.

(Photo : Song Joong Ki Instagram)

Song Joong Ki on Becoming a Father

The actor, who recently welcomed his first child with his wife Katy, shared how fatherhood has changed his life and perspective. He said that he feels happy and amazed every time he hears that his son resembles him, especially his lips.

(Photo : Song Joong Ki Fan Cafe) "My lips are similar to my son’s. I feel good every time I hear that. I’m doing well with Katy while taking care of our son."

Song Joong Ki on His New Movie “Hopeless”

Song Joong Ki also talked about his latest film “Hopeless,” which is also known as "Hwaran." The movie is a dark thriller that follows a man who gets involved in a mysterious incident that leads him to a dangerous path. The actor said that he wanted to try a different genre from his previous works and that he was honored to work with talented actors and staff.

(Photo : Cannes Film Festival) Song Joong Ki, Hong Sa Bin, BIBI "As a viewer, I enjoy that genre. It was a natural appearance to me, but I think it might sound fresh to the audience who have a different image of me. I wanted to do it naturally because it’s a genre I usually like." “I’m grateful to the actors and staff who worked hard on this film. It was an honor to work with them.”

Song Joong Ki on His Overseas Auditions and Career Goals

Song Joong Ki also revealed that he has been auditioning for various projects in other countries, hoping to broaden his horizons and showcase his versatility as an actor. He said that he has failed most of his auditions so far, but he is not giving up on his dream of working in different cultures and industries. "I have an audition after this activity as well. I hope I pass this time because I failed most of my auditions before. I think I’m getting more greedy to try in various industries in other cultures."

(Photo : tvN's Official Instagram) The actor said that he is interested in working with directors and actors from different backgrounds and genres, such as action, comedy, romance, and drama. He said that he wants to challenge himself and learn from others. “I want to work with directors and actors who have different styles and colors. I want to experience various genres and emotions. I want to challenge myself and grow as an actor.”

Song Joong Ki’s Upcoming Projects

Song Joong Ki is currently busy promoting his movie “Hopeless,” which is set to hit the theaters on October 22. He will also star in a Netflix original series called “My Name is Loh Kiwan,” which tells the story of a North Korean defector who falls in love with a woman who has lost her will to live. The actor will reunite with his “Vincenzo” co-star Jo Han Chul and work with rising actress Choi Sung Eun for the first time in this series. Song Joong Ki is one of the most popular and respected actors in Korea, who has proven his acting skills and charisma in various projects, such as “Descendants of the Sun,” “Arthdal Chronicles,” “Space Sweepers,” and more.

(Photo : News 1 Korea) Thrilling Confessions: Song Joong Ki's Journey as a Father and His Bond with Dad He is also known for his humble personality and generous donations to various causes, such as COVID-19 relief efforts, children’s welfare, animal rights, and cultural preservation. What do you think of Song Joong Ki’s overseas auditions and plans to expand his career abroad? Are you excited for his new movie and series? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Don’t forget to share this article with your fellow fans of Song Joong Ki! Subscribe to IDOLS KPOP for exclusive updates and captivating content. Read the full article

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gillianthecat · 2 years ago

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I'm writing up a whole long thing on my reactions to this film, and how I would adapt it to be queer, but that's taking a while, so here are my thoughts on casting

BL Castings for The Apartment:

Korea

is my first instinct based on the actors I thought of. And based on their non-bl dramas, I feel like they could get the mix of darkness, humor and cleverness right. I’m not sure their BL industry is there yet to do it justice, and 2/3 of the actors I choose probably would never do a BL proper, but since this (I assume) isn’t even on anyone’s radar to get made I feel like I’m allowed to go wild with it. This is how I worked through it in the comments of this post:

I don't know that the Korean BL industry could handle it, but I kind of want to send it over there for the actors. Maybe Ji Sung for the boss? I feel like the character needs the charisma and sex appeal to explain why the Shirley McLaine character is in love with him, which is inexplicable in the original. Although in queering the film you could keep him just as unappealing and find other ways to make that make sense. Maybe the actor who played Seo Joon in To My Star? For either the Lemmon or the McLaine role actually, I could see him as both and I think he can do comedy. Hmm... now my mind is turning. I don't know the third one yet. He's even less of a BL actor but the one who just came to mind for the third part is the actor who played Vincenzo and the lead from Reborn Rich, I forget his name. I think Seo Joon's guy as the Lemmon role and Vincenzo's guy as McLaine's role—he has this watchful stillness that I think would work well, and obviously he can do comedy. If we want a slightly less overtly sexy but still charismatic actor for the boss, perhaps the older lead from Beyond Evil? (I'm basically running through all the Korean shows I've seen with actors over 30, which isn't many. I'm sure there are others I'd pick if I'd seen more.)

So to sum up: Son Woo Hyun as Baxter, Song Joong Ki as Kubelik and Shin Ha Kyun as Sheldrake.

At 37, Song Joong Ki is perhaps too old for the role, but a) he can look much younger than that, and b) I actually think it adds an interesting pathos to the story to have him as still trapped in this deadend secret relationship even into his late thirties, maybe having given up on finding anything better. Son Woo Hyun can do pining, he can do self-deprecating comedy, he’s gorgeous but I still think he could be convincingly everyman.

As for Sheldrake, I ended up going with Shin Ha Kyun of Beyond Evil over Ji Sung (The Devil Judge). Mostly because I think Ji Sung is too gorgeous for the part. I think the character needs more sex appeal than Fred MacMurray gave him, but Ji Sung has too much, although I’m sure he could handle the role very well. I’ve only seen Shin Ha Kyun in the first couple of episodes of Beyond Evil, but my instinct is that he would be excellent at balancing the sleaze and bluster with enough charm to make it work.

Taiwan

I feel like could do the best job with the story, characters and tone, but I haven’t watched enough Taiwanese shows (BL or otherwise) to know for sure, or who to cast. I don’t think I’d cast anyone from the three BL’s I’ve seen so far. About Youth—all way too young. Plus and Minus—I honestly remember almost nothing about the actors. We Best Love—hmm, I could actually see Lin Zi Hong in the Shirley McLain role, he can do a mix of charm and vulnerability that would work well. And he’s a good enough actor that he could handle Jack Lemmon’s part as well. Shu Yi’s dad could handle Mr. Sheldrake, we know he can play an asshole, and he’s got charisma that I think would help. But there are probably better options available.

Any thoughts from those who know Taiwanese BL better than me?

Thailand

seems to be what you were thinking about, @aliceisathome, but I think my instinct is to cast older than most of the Thai BL actors that I know. @alt-drama, Ohm Pawat and PP Krit are both amazing actors, but they both feel too young for me. And I haven’t actually seen Mew in anything, so I have no opinion on him.

Hmm. Well, if I give up on older actors, I think War Wanarat could do a good job in the McLaine role, he also has a combination of vulnerability and strength I think it needs. I was thinking about Saint for it too at first, and while I feel like he could do any role and be good at it, I think I’d rather see War. Perhaps just because I think he’s one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever seen, but the more I think about it the more fitting he seems. @placetneplacet also mentioned Mark Siwat, but I haven’t seen him in anything, so I can’t opine on that either.

And Baxter… for some reason this seems the hardest one to cast for me. I’m intrigued by placetneplacet’s idea of Off, although I’m not sure he has the comedic timing for it. He can do lovelorn and pathetic as well as charming flirt well, and those are the other important qualities.

oooh. Nanon. He also has that kind of everyman feel that Lemmon has and the character needs. I’ll pick him. And he can handle the comedy and the pining. Yes. Ohm perhaps could also be great, but I’ve only seen him as Pat, and the character feels so different that it’s hard for me to picture him as Baxter.

As for Mr. Sheldrake, the sleazy/asshole boss, while Saint can do anything, I really would like to see someone older in the role, because I feel like that’s a crucial part of the dynamic. Unfortunately I don’t know many older actors - since all the Thai actors I’ve seen so far are from QL dramas their playing parents and teachers and I’m generally not paying them much attention. The only one that has stuck out enough for me is the actor who played Mon’s stepdad from GAP, who MDL tells me is named Wo Jirawat Wachirasarunpat and is 60 years old. Which is actually more of an age gap than I was thinking, but what I liked about him was his air of charm and friendliness, which is something I want in the character, to make more sense of why the Kubelik character falls in love with him.

To summarize: Nanon as Baxter, War as Kubelik, and Wo Jirawat as Sheldrake (though he’s kind of a placeholder). With those two, I've kind of talked myself around to thinking younger actors could work.

Japan

I’m honestly having trouble envisioning this as done by Japan. Who knows, they could do an excellent version, but their style somehow seems so different to the tone of the original. (I’d love to hear the thoughts of those who know Japanese dramas and films better than me.)

Likewise, no actors stand out for me as right (probably because I’ve seen so few Japaneses shows), but, given that I’m looking for older actors, I am curious as to what Takeda Kōhei and Kimura Tatsunari (Nozue and Togawa of Old Fashion Cupcake) would do with the parts. I think I’d give Takeda the Lemmon role and Kimura the McLaine. Or perhaps Kusakawa Takuya (Minato from Coin Laundry) as Kubelik and Kimura as Baxter? None of them are exact fits for how I picture the characters, but they’re all such good actors that I think they would do something interesting. Takeda can do awkward charm and everyman appeal, I’m just less sure about that specific sort of Wilder comedy. We know that Kimura can handle the pining from afar and up close as Baxter (although he may be too pretty for the character), and I can see him doing the undertones of nihilism and angst of Kubelik as well. And I suspect he can handle to comedy well. Kusakawa is more of a guess, but he’s beautiful enough for Kubelik, and has the acting chops in general, given the difference between him as Minato and as Rokkaku in Cherry Magic.

As for Sheldrake, probably many of the older actors I’ve seen in supporting roles could do an excellent job, but I haven’t paid enough attention to them to pull one out.

I just saw someone talking about the sublime Billy Wilder film The Apartment on Twitter and am now thinking it'd make a fantastic workplace BL. But who would you cast? We'd need the Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine characters plus the sleazy boss (that's an easy one - I'd cast Mew!). @placetneplacet @heretherebedork @thequeenofsastiel @absolutebl @gillianthecat @clairificusrex @weekendatennuis

#the apartment (1960)#queering billy wilder's the apartment #fan casting #bl actors #korean bl #taiwanese bl #japanese bl #thai bl #that exist only in my head #conversations with aliceisathome

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survivorfile · 4 years ago

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SPACE SWEEPERS (2021) ชน��ั้นขยะปฏิวัติจักรวาล

เรื่องย่อ :

เรื่องนี้พาเราไปในโลกอนาคต ปี 2092 ที่โลกไม่สามารถอาศัยอยู่ได้โดยไม่มีอุปกรณ์ช่วยกรองอากาศ คนรวยและมีอำนาจก็พากันไปอยู่นอกโลก ที่สร้างขึ้นโดย UTS และประชากรโลกส่วนใหญ่ก็ไปทำงานที่นั่น

ตัวเอกของเรื่องนี้เป็นภารโรงอวกาศ (มีหน้าที่ล่าขยะมีค่าไปขายแลกกับเงิน ) แห่งยาน Victory ทั้งหมดมี 3 คน 1 หุ่นยนต์ กัปตันยานคือ กัปตัน Jang กัปตันสุดสวยที่มีอาวุธลับในปาก, Tae-Ho นักขับยานหน้าตาดี ฝีมือดี , Tiger Park ผู้คุมห้องเครื่องของยาน, และหุ่นยนต์ Bubs คล่องแคล่ว ว่องไว สุดกวน ทำหน้าที่ล่าขยะด้านนอกยานเป็นหลัก

จนวันหนึ่งยาน Victory บังเอิญไปเจอระเบิดพลังมหาศาลที่ซ่อนอยู่ในซากขยะ และระเบิดนั้นอยู่ในรูปร่างของเด็ก 7 ขวบ หน้าตาน่ารัก ชื่อ Dorothy ที่ทางการและกลุ่ม Black Fox ตามหาอยู่ พวกเขาจึงจะนำเด็กคนนี้ไปแลกกับเงินก้อนใหญ่

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โดนความน่ารักของเจ้าระเบิดตกไปเต็มๆ เลย หนังสนุก สมจริง ไม่สะดุด น่าติดตามตลอดทั้งเรื่อง ไม่น่าเบื่อ กลมกล่อม ดูเพลินๆ ไม่ออกนอกทะเล แต่ละตัวละครมีคาแรคเตอร์ชัดเจน ถือเป็นก้าวที่ดีของเกาหลีกับแนวหนังอวกาศ

งานโพรดักชันดีงาม - ทุกอย่างสมจริงมาก แต่ก็มีหลุดฉากสองฉาก ถ้าไม่สังเกตุดีๆ ก็ผ่าน รวมๆ แล้วไม่ขัดตา ฉากตื่นตาตื่นใจ ลุ้นไปตามหนัง ถ้าฉายในโรงจะต้องเป็นหนังดังติดเทรนแน่นอน

กลมกล่อม แต่ไม่เข้มข้น - เป็นการดู 2 ชั่วโมงที่ไม่มีจุดน่าเบื่อเลย แต่ก็ยังไปไม่สุด คือทุกตัวละครมีปม แต่ดราม่าก็ยังไม่ถึงกับน้ำตาไหล ว้าวก็ยังไม่ว้าวตาโตเท่าไข่ห่าน มุกตลกก็ไม่ได้ขำแบบ 555+ แค่ 555 เท่านั้น

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myunghyesoo · 3 years ago

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Juvenile Justice

Recap and Opinions - SPOILER WARNING & SENSITIVE CONTENT

Warnings: This show was very dark and touched up themes such as murder, rape, domestic abuse, substance abuse, and others.

Juvenile Justice is, without a doubt, one of the best K-Dramas I’ve ever seen. For context, that’s saying a lot because I have seen a fair amount of dramas. So what made this show, a Netflix Original, one of the best? Let’s start off with the suspense.

I find dramas with suspense or mystery to be more intriguing than say romance or feel-good dramas. So that being said, Juvenile Justice was already high on my list of dramas with potential before I even watched it. Right off the bat, this drama had a impactful start, the first case being the murder of an eight year-old boy by two kids who were minors. I knew that this show was about minor offenders but that seriously shocked me. Needless to say, I was captivated right from the get-go but then, the show decided to get better and I am all here for it. Cases in the show are sectioned off into two or three episodes each, which allows for enough time to fully understand the case and for the outcome to make sense. Considering there were only 10 episodes, nothing felt rushed. So both the suspense and the pacing was amazing.

Now, the characters were another reason why this show was amazing. The main character, Judge Shim Eun-Seok (played by Kim Hye-Soo), was a consistent character, who valued putting away minor offenders and ensuring they were being punished properly. She had a sad past related to the loss of her son, which fuelled her drive to make sure minor offenders were not being given a lesser sentence just because they were minors. Her past ends up catching up to her as the two kids who were the cause of her son’s death end up in another case, this time pertaining to a rape case. She was determined to make sure these kids were properly punished this time, and her determination drove the judge in charge to properly punish them as well. She’s very confident, head-strong and independent but can come across as cold or harsh.

Judge Cha Tae-Joo (played by Kim Mu-Yeol), is the other main character in this show. He is very different from Judge Shim, as he wants to help minor offenders start fresh and become better people. He is also a very sweet person and is extremely caring. His past is what drives him as well, as he was a minor offender and was given a second chance by another judge. He felt as though he owed it to both himself and that judge to help other minor offenders and give them the second chance that he was given. He often questions Judge Shim’s methods and can’t understand why she hates minor offenders so much, as she keeps everything to herself and he was unaware of her past. He even calls her out for being hypocritical when she takes on the final case, stating that she is ignoring the conflict of interest issue and is doing the same thing he tried to do in earlier episodes. He’s overall a really kind man and he is very quick to sympathize with the kids.

Aside from our two main characters, there were many side characters who I felt were crucial to the show as they made it more exciting. For example, the first head judge, Judge Kang Won-Joong (played by Lee Sung-Min) and the second head judge who takes over after he leaves, Judge Na Geun-Hee (played by Lee Jeong-Eun). They both had a strong set of morals that was slightly compromised for different reasons, and they were both set straight by our two main leads. The actors who played the young offenders were also able to add their own style to the show, as they made the viewers pity them, defend them and even hate them. All of which requires extreme talent.

So we’ve gone over the characters and the themes, the only other thing that I could really talk about is the storyline. As I stated above, it doesn’t feel rushed at all, even though there are multiple cases throughout the show. Being introduced to the crime, the victims, the offenders and how they tie into our main leads, all had very good timing. We got to see each character’s back story without it feeling like it was out of place or unnecessary.

Juvenile Justice definitely played with our feelings as there were moments of betrayal, shock, extreme (and I mean extreme) sadness and anger. But it also left us with satisfaction as Judge Shim finally got the closure she deserved and she was able to finally let go of the pain and guilt she was feeling in regards to her son’s death. Overall, I would give this show a 10/10, and will definitely be watching it again. I recommend that you give it a try and I can promise that you won’t regret it.

~Kez

#juvenilejustice #kim hye soo #shim eun seok #kim mu yeol #cha tae joo #lee sung min #lee jeong eun #k drama #k drama blog #kdrama #netflix original #Juvenile justice recap #k drama recap

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odanurr87 · 4 years ago

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My thoughts on... Hotel del Luna

From left to right: Pyo Ji-hoon as Ji Hyun-joong; Yeo Jin-goo as Gu Chan-sung; Lee Ji-eun (IU) as Jang Man-wol; Bae Hae-seon as Choi Seo-hee; and Shin Jung-keun as Kim Sun-bi.

Released in 2019, Hotel del Luna was my introduction to the works of the Hong sisters as well as actors Yeo Jin-goo and Lee Ji-eun (IU), and what an introduction it was! The first episode of the show was excellent, giving us a hint of Man-wol’s tragic past that left me wanting to know more, then moving forwards in time to reenact that scene from Beauty and the Beast where Belle’s father is caught trying to steal a rose from Beast’s garden to give to Belle, and finally reaching present day as Man-wol tries to recruit Chan-sung and introduces him, and us, to this world of gods, ghosts, and souls with lingering grudges, that reminded me of the wondrous world of Harry Potter. Everything clicked for me in this episode, from the beautiful cinematography and music to the strong performances, particularly IU’s as Man-wol who knocked it out of the park and, incidentally, has a most impressive wardrobe and an uncanny ability to look amazing in every single one of her outfits. This was a highly promising start for my next modern fantasy show after Goblin and I couldn’t wait for the next episode. But what is this show about and why should you watch it?

Plot synopsis

21 years ago, Gu Chang-sung’s father cut a deal with the beautiful and mysterious owner of Hotel del Luna, Jang Man-wol, so that she would save his life in exchange for his son. Regretting the deal afterwards, the father left the country with his son hoping to spare him his fate. Believing himself to be safe, Gu Chan-sung has returned to work as assistant manager in one of Korea’s top hotels but Jang Man-wol is intent on collecting on the old debt by having him work in her hotel instead. However, Hotel del Luna is not your typical establishment, as Gu Chan-sung soon finds out, providing a service for souls who need healing or have grudges left to settle before moving on. While initially afraid of the prospect of becoming assistant manager at a hotel that serves ghosts, Gu Chan-sung finds himself intrigued by the challenge and curious about the story of the beautiful owner who runs it.

A magical atmosphere

Stepping into the world of Hotel del Luna feels like taking the train at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters and attending Hogwarts. In fact, our intrepid hero, Gu Chan-sung, also receives a magical letter welcoming him as Hotel del Luna’s new manager, and while there’s nothing magical about the subway that takes him there Jang Man-wol does use a little magic to ensure their first encounter goes undisturbed. The hotel itself reminded me of Hogwarts, not because it is filled with ghosts and can only be found by them (and the very much alive and fearful human manager), but because of the feeling of perpetual wonder knowing that behind every door lies a new magical mystery waiting to be discovered, be it a room only people who are alive can enter but not exit, the sky lounge, a swimming pool that is actually a beach in some undetermined plane of existence, or a beautiful garden with a magical tree that holds one of the hotel’s biggest secrets. Of course, one should not forget CEO Jang Man-wol (if one wishes to live) who, while certainly a very different character from Albus Dumbledore in terms of personality, always knows more than she’s letting on and is usually in control of any situation, even if the outcome isn’t always the one she anticipates. There is also the wonderful supporting cast in the form of the different incarnations of the deity Ma Go-sin (played by Seo Yi-sook, who looks like she’s having a blast playing the different sides of the goddess), a reserved but diligent Grim Reaper (played by Kang Hong-suk), and the welcoming staff of the hotel, represented by the trio of Kim Sum-bi (the bartender), Choi Seo-hee (the room manager), and Ji Hyun-joong (the hotel receptionist).

In the same way we cannot divorce Harry Potter from its music, given its distinct signature by that legend that is John Williams, I cannot forego mentioning Hotel del Luna’s mysterious, magical, and ethereal, instrumental soundtrack. Let me take you on a brief musical tour, shall I? Let’s start by taking subway line 4 and going to Hotel del Luna. The receptionist seems to be asleep so why don’t we let ourselves in? Wow, looks like the hotel’s throwing a party, apparently they’re welcoming human guests for the first time in years and the staff is particularly excited about it. That explains how we managed to get in (remember, this is not really a hotel for living, breathing, people). I can see that the bartender is busy receiving food orders and members of the staff are decorating the hall with real flowers. Hey, where’s that kid sneaking off to? Let’s follow him. Oh, that’s the Samdocheon Tunnel, which marks the boundary between this life and the afterlife. The Grim Reaper and the manager are there to bid farewell to one of the hotel’s guests. Apparently, there’s a bridge beyond the tunnel that takes 49 days to cross! I’m not eager to cross it just yet so let’s return to the hotel. Wait, why is there water everywhere? Looks like a water god managed to get past the receptionist (not that difficult when he’s asleep) and the CEO isn’t very happy about it. Yup, she definitely doesn’t look happy. We’d better make our exit before she figures out we shouldn’t be here.

To complement this excellent instrumental soundtrack, my favourite among all the kdramas I’ve watched to date, there’s an amazing selection of songs by artists like Red Velvet, TAEYEON, Heize, Punch, Chung Ha, and Paul Kim, among many others. IU herself sings an absolutely beautiful song that plays in one of the most highly-anticipated scenes of the show but which, sadly, has not been released. However, just as important as having a great soundtrack is using it well. If you’ve read my reviews of Angel’s Last Mission: Love or Strong Woman Do-Bong Soon, you should have an idea of how much I value using the right music at the right time to convey or accentuate the proper emotions during dramatic, comedic, or romantic scenes. Correct music usage can lead to your soundtrack being memorable, whereas incorrect music usage will surely render it forgettable. Fortunately for us, Hotel del Luna knows precisely when to use its music and how. It knows when levity is called for and when it’s not, when to highlight the wondrous side of magic and when to show its darker side, when to use Heize’s “Can You See My Heart” or Punch’s “Done For Me.” I believe it was John Williams, when talking about the music of the original Star Wars trilogy, who said that he wanted the score to tell the story of what was going on in the screen. I believe Hotel del Luna’s score achieves this feat.

Another aspect that contributes to the magical atmosphere of the show is, without a doubt, its incredible cinematography (from camera angles, through its beautiful use of lighting and colours) which, combined with its excellent score, can create scenes that are best defined as poetry in motion. I particularly liked how it favoured studio sets for shooting many of its scenes, giving the sensation that we’re watching a superb play that encourages us to send our imagination into overdrive. Even some of the more noticeable VFX work, like the city view from the hotel’s sky lounge plays into the notion that one cannot always tell what’s real and what’s fake in Hotel del Luna, as Man-wol warns Chan-sung that the view from the sky lounge is not from this world, but the fall will kill him just the same (Man-wol being Man-wol). Because I’m not knowledgeable enough to explain the show’s cinematography in technical terms, I’ll leave you with a trailer that captures some aspects of it and, luckily, also showcases Jang Man-wol’s incredible selection of dresses.

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A part of a greater whole

In my review of Bring it on, Ghost I mentioned the show followed a certain formula that is often poorly executed in Western shows. There is a main story-arc that encompasses the whole of the show and there are side stories where our protagonists confront the “ghost of the week.” One of the strengths of Bring it on, Ghost lied in how these side stories would sometimes tie into the main story or would be used to expand on a character’s backstory so that they rarely came across as filler. Hotel del Luna executes the same formula with a lot more thought and care, often laying out the groundwork for events later down the episode, what is expected, or even later down the show, what is a bit more impressive. The Hong sisters remain true to their initially-stated intention throughout the show and reinforce this with the aid of these side stories, preparing both Gu Chan-sung and us for the inevitable dénouement of the show. Let me try to illustrate my point by way of an example. I don’t want to give more for fear of completely spoiling the show for you.

Episode 5 tells the story of a ghost bride whose parents want to give a soul wedding so she will be able to peacefully pass into the afterlife. Unfortunately, the chosen partner for this soul wedding ends up being Gu Chan-sung’s best friend, Sanchez, so while Man-wol goes shopping as Audrey Hepburn with the parents’ black card (our girl has very expensive tastes), Gu Chan-sung tries to figure out a way to spare his terrified friend. After some twists and turns, what is often the case with this show as the truth is not always what it seems, it is revealed that it is actually the groom’s parents who want to marry off the bride so she’ll let go of their son, who’s in a coma. For those who’ve watched Bring it on, Ghost, the parallels with the ghost side story from Episode 10 are fairly evident, as the ghost bride needs to find the strength to let go of the person she loves and she ultimately does so in one of the most beautifully composed scenes of the show. This is one of those “poetry in motion” scenes I was talking about. As the groom runs away in shock and fear, the bride gathers the courage to cut the red string of fate tying them together, under the intent gazes of Gu Chan-sung, dressed as the groom, and Jan Man-wol, dressed as a bride (in red).

You need a stronger will to let go than to hold on.

This scene is a portent of events yet to come, when the day finally arrives where Chan-sung and Man-wol will also have to part ways. Indeed, several episodes later, the room manager will remind Gu Chan-sung of the words Goddess Ma Go-sin then told the ghost bride, “You need a stronger will to let go than to hold on.” The bride’s selfless act of letting go of the person she loves, breaking free from her earthly tether of her own volition, can be seen as a challenge to Man-wol, whose hatred for the man who betrayed her has been her sole drive for the past 1,300 years but also a curse that has bounded her to the hotel and prevented her from dying. Could she, like the bride, unburden herself by letting go of her hatred? Is it possible for someone with such a long and deep resentment to simply let go? This is a recurring question throughout the show and one that puts her at odds with her increasing desire to protect Gu Chan-sung, as she fears her actions, born of her hatred for the people who wronged her, might end up harming the man she loves.

Side stories such as this one often give us further insight into Man-wol, whether it be a glimpse of her past or challenging her beliefs, making her question herself and her actions, however briefly.

A fairy tale romance

Man-wol is a tsundere character, both a Beauty and a Beast, who has been nursing a thousand-year-old grudge against the people who betrayed her and consequently filters every human interaction through a lens of cold cynicism, expecting the worst from people. Chan-sung on the other hand, is a proper gentleman, a type of character we don’t often see in kdramas and a natural consequence of his training as a hotel manager. He’s friendly, cultured, well-mannered, kind, clever, and someone who's very much in control of his emotions most of the time. The evolution of the relationship between these two characters is the centrepiece of Hotel del Luna, a breath of fresh air in a landscape that often feels the need to use love triangles, or other polygons, as a shortcut to properly fleshing out the relationship between two characters. While there are elements of a love triangle present, such as expressions of jealousy for the sake of comedy, Hotel del Luna chooses to forego this trope and commit fully to the main characters’ fairy tale-like romance.

When you tell her you’ve been dreaming about her.

Another trope the Hong sisters mostly dispense with is that of misunderstandings, which are kept to a bare minimum, as Man-wol and Chan-sung are very open with each other regarding their thoughts and feelings, although Man-wol is, understandably, less transparent about her feelings in the beginning. It was incredibly refreshing to witness two characters that could guess each other’s thoughts and were willing to have an open and honest conversation about it rather than to hold back for the sake of drama. Of course, this did become somewhat frustrating for Man-wol (and fun for us) when Chan-sung started gaining more confidence, feeling at ease with Man-wol, and rebuking her selfish or materialistic actions. Their playful banter and bickering throughout the show is, to my mind, a clear indication that they’re comfortable with each other, as strong a sign of the chemistry in their relationship as half a dozen kisses, if not a better one, what is a good thing because those are few and far between. On the other hand, it makes those moments much more valuable and meaningful. The love between Man-wol and Chan-sung comes across in the gestures they make, in their facial expressions, in the words spoken and left unsaid. When Man-wol tries to comfort Chan-sung but doesn’t know how (Video), when she confesses she wants him to stay with her till the end and they share an intimate hug (Video), when Chan-sung breaks down and cries at the thought of not being able to see Man-wol ever again (Video), when the two have a conversation on the balcony under the moonlight (Video)... These are a precious few examples of the beauty, strength, and depth of feeling, of their relationship.

When the adult catches you in a lie.

While Man-wol is not the same ruthless person she was at the beginning of the show as she is at the end, she still retains some elements or traits of her personality throughout the show (there’s still a little tsun in her dere), as it should be. In one episode Chan-sung is remarking upon how much nicer she has become and she replies, “Gu Chan-sung, you’ve made leaves and flowers grow and have changed me a lot. But you won’t be able to change my core personality. Don’t even expect that.” Even as she says this you can see her looking a little uneasy about something, a little girl about to be caught in a lie by the adult who’s trying to keep her out of trouble. It is thanks to Gu Chan-sung’s patient and enduring love, that protected her from the worst aspects of her own self, that Man-wol is able to let go of her anger, both literally and metaphorically. But Man-wol also deserves praise, as she reciprocates Chan-sung’s love and equally tries to protect him from the dangers of this new world he has entered but most of all from herself, to the point she is willing to renounce her revenge and extinguish her existence to ensure she can never harm the man she loves.

Conclusion

It should be evident by now that I absolutely love this show and it is, without a doubt, my favourite out of all I’ve watched thus far, including Goblin. This is not to say the show is without flaws. Its almost single-minded focus on the story of Man-wol and Chan-sung has some collateral damage, most notably in the form of a character’s loved one, an event used as a means to highlight the pain experienced by those left behind, anticipating the day when our main protagonists will be forced to part ways. In another case, a poignant encounter for Chan-sung is not properly fleshed out, perhaps intentionally so but it seems like a wasted opportunity. Additionally, the introduction and development of the secondary villain’s arc (Man-wol is both the love interest and the main antagonist) felt a little weak, but is still a functional plot device that leads to some of the show’s best scenes. Finally, there is also the way the Hong sisters handled the riddle of Chan-sung’s dreams, which I may address in a separate post because it has too many spoilers.

If you’re a fan of fantasy dramas like Goblin, there’s simply no reason for me not to recommend this show and, hopefully, I’ve given you a few to persuade you as to why this is such a standout drama and, to my mind, the Hong sisters’ best work to date. It’s even on r/KDRAMA’s banner as one of those must-watch shows. If you do decide to watch it, I advise you to pace yourself so you don’t have to say goodbye to Hotel del Luna’s wonderful family too soon.

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wazafam · 4 years ago

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K-dramas have a theme for about anything a viewer is looking for. There are suspense, dramas, thrillers, and highly popular love stories. Some may not want to admit it, but love stories involving falling in love with the boss is a guilty pleasure.

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Maybe it involves the shy new girl who catches the eye of the handsome and rich CEO. In some cases, the power play is reversed. Regardless, K-dramas have a way of hooking in audiences with their dynamic storylines. If looking for some new K-dramas to add to your roster of must-watch, look no further. Here's a list to get you started.

Updated on April 22nd, 2021, by Gabriela Silva: There's a storyline for every K-drama fan to enjoy from thrillers and the supernatural to unique romances. To add a level of intrigue to a love story what better way than to center it around the blossoming love of a worker and their boss. K-dramas are no stranger to the storyline theme and are quite popular. It's a fairytale story that fans wish happened in real life.

15 Oh My Ghost (2015)

Oh My Ghost is one of the most recognized supernatural dramas. It focuses on three main characters and the main love story is between a young woman and her boss who's a famous chef. There's a catch. Na Bong-Sun (Park Bo-Young) is shy and timid and has a huge crush on her boss. She can also see spirits.

One day, she's possessed by a young lustful female spirit who believes the only way to go to the afterlife is by losing her virginity. Being the puppet of the ghost, Bong-Sun now becomes a firecracker and confident woman who catches her boss's eye.

14 Radiant Office (2017)

The 2017 drama, Radiant Office has multiple elements that make it a fun boss-employee storyline. Eun Ho-Won (Go Ah-Sung) is down on her luck looking for work and attempts suicide. At the hospital, she learns she terminally ill but succeeds at landing a job.

With a new purpose in life, Ho-Won takes on her new job with full force. Her superior and boss, Seo Woo-Jin (Ha Seok-Jin) thinks she's a huge pain in the neck and often bickers. Their odd relationship might just turn into something more.

13 Protect The Boss (2011)

This K-drama doesn't have the typical boss characteristics seen in other shows. Protect the Boss centers around Cha Ji-Heon (Ji Sung), a childish director at DN Group. He soon meets his match in his new secretary, Noh Eun-Seol (Choi Kang-Hee).

Eun-Seol is determined to not lose her first professional job and gives it her all. Her kind and spunky demeanor start to attract Ji-Heon. That's not all, the drama has a love triangle between Ji-Heon and his rival and cousin, Cha MuWwon (Kim Jae-Joong).

12 Master's Sun (2013)

Master's Sun is another K-drama with a supernatural base. Tae Kong-Shil (Gong Hyo-Jin) gains the ability to see ghosts after a bizarre accident. Her abilities leave her unable to keep a solid job. Kong-Shil works as a cleaning lady at Kingdom's, a conglomerate company, shopping mall.

She soon meets the company's cold and distant CEO, Joo Joong-Won (So Ji-Sub). In a turn of events, whenever Long-Shil touches Joong-Won, the ghosts disappear. After some begging, Joong-Won stays by her side in return for her help in recovering something stolen from him.

11 Jugglers (2017)

2017 was a good year to binge-watch multiple boss-employee relationship K-dramas. Jugglers followed the trend and revolved around a secretary and her cold as ice boss. Jwa Yoon-Yi (Baek Jin-Hee) is a devoted and diligent secretary whose put on hold when her boss's wife accuses her of having an affair with her husband.

On the other end, Nam Chi-Won (Daniel Choi) is assigned to be the managing director at Yoon-Yi's company. Yoon-Yi becomes his secretary. Chi-Won suffers from childhood trauma and is indifferent to socializing. After Yoon-Yi gets drunk at a dinner party, Chi-Won takes her home and realizes she lives in the place where his trauma originated. Seeing the 'tenant wanted' sign on her door, he becomes her neighbor to overcome his past.

10 My Secret Romance (2017)

What happens when you meet your one-night stand three years later? To make matters worse he happens to be your new boss. Lee Yoo-Mi (Song Ji-Eun) is insecure about herself but has to attend her mother's weddings. She meets Cha Jin-Wook (Sung Hoon). They're less than cordial with one another but soon start to feel an attraction and spend the night.

Yoo-mi is unaware of who he really is and flees the following morning. Years later she is hired to be his nutritionist. Jin-Wook changed his ways after that night and takes over his father's company and never forgot Yoo-mi. He tries to romance her and get to admit her feelings for him. Interwoven is a storyline involving Yoo-mi's baby brother that is blown out of proportion on who the father is.

9 Rich Man (2018)

Rich Man might also be known for its original Japanese television drama version, Rich Man, Poor Woman. The K-drama was a 2018 remake that did well on television. The show takes an interesting route with the main male character. The CEO of a popular IT company has a facial recognition disability.

This has caused him the inability to recognize his first love. At an employee recruitment meeting, he picks on a particular girl with photogenic memory. She stands up to the mean CEO and says something that catches his interest. She ends up working for the company and helping the CEO.

8 Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017)

Strong Girl Bong-Soon is a highly popular K-drama and has a lot of the same characteristics of an employee falling in love with their boss. A young girl is born with unexplainable superhuman strength. It's more of a family trait. This leads to an intriguing storyline.

After beating up some bullies, she is hired by a rich CEO of a gaming company. While having a crush on her friend, she starts to realize who she really has feelings for. All while protecting her CEO from a possible threat and kidnapper.

7 My Shy Boss (2017)

Sometimes opposites attract in the most bizarre way possible. My Shy Boss or Introverted Boss follows the tumultuous relationship between a CEO and his new employee. The CEO of a public relations firm is the exact opposite of what one expects.

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He's highly introverted, shy, sensitive, and can come off as cold. On the other hand, the company hires a new employee who is extroverted, loud, and not afraid to speak her mind. She takes an interest in the CEO and wants to uncover who he really is under his hood.

6 Lucky Romance (2016)

Audiences will surely have a good laugh with this K-drama with its peculiar antics. In Lucky Romance, a 26-year-old attractive woman is highly superstitious believing she was born unlucky. She follows every precaution possible and consults a shaman about her sister. The only way to save her? She has to sleep with a man born in the year of the tiger.

She soon meets a CEO and genius game developer. Who happens to fit her criteria. Their personalities clash, but Shim Bo-Nui (Hwang Jung-Eum) is determined to see save her sister even if it means wooing her boss.

5 Level Up (2019)

Level Up follows a lot of the typical boss-employee storyline details; mixed in with some drama. This CEO specializes in helping reconstruct failing companies. He takes on a company called Joybuster despite his previous childhood trauma with gaming.

As the new CEO of the company, he soon meets its head designer. A passionate and sweet young woman clashes heads with a cold and meticulous boss. Will they put their differences aside and complete their new game and maybe fall in love?

4 Hotel Del Luna (2019)

Hotel Del Luna is a fan favorite amongst K-dramas. It mixes the supernatural with some dramatic romance. Jang Man-Wol (Lee Ji-Eun) is moody and bad-tempered for having to run Hotel Del Luna for the past thousands of years. She must atone for her indiscretions and change her attitude.

The hotel is only visible to souls, ghosts, and humans at special times of the year. Things heat up when the hotel gets a new general manager due to a contract signed by his father. Gu Chan-sung (Yeo Jin-goo) is a stoic MBA graduate who has to confront his fear of ghosts. He soon changes his demeanor and helps melt Man-Wol's heart and keep her safe.

3 She Was Pretty (2015)

She Was Pretty is a fun roller coaster ride for anyone who watches. Fans of Parasite will recall the lead actor in this drama. Two childhood friends grow up on the opposite ends of the spectrum for both success and looks. Kim Hye-jin (Hwang Jung-Eum) ended up having her father's red cheeks and frizzy hair, while Ji Sung-Joon (Park Seo-Joon) becomes a strikingly handsome man.

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They decide to reconnect but Hye-jin backs out seeing how much they've changed. Instead, he mistakes her best friend for her creating a fake love story. Sung-Joon then becomes her boss at her magazine company unaware of who she really is. Will Sung-Joon recognize his first love and fall head over heels? Or will her co-worker woo her away?

2 What's Wrong With Secretary Kim (2018)

What's Wrong With Secretary Kim is at the top of the list and regarded as one of the best romance K-dramas when it comes to the employee-boss dynamic. Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young) has been Lee Young-Joon's (Park Seo-Joon) right-hand woman for years as his secretary. Her announcement of resignation doesn't sit well with her cold and professional boss.

He then starts to see her in a different light beyond the professional. There's jealousy, romantic gestures, and changing of heart in his drama. Not to mention there are some steamy kissing scenes. Young-Joon will do whatever he can to keep Mi-so in his life.

1 My Private Life (2019)

Park Min-Young is back as Sun Deok-Mi in My Private Life. The show is based on a popular Korean webtoon. Deok-Mi is a talented and highly regarded art curator who harbors a secret. She's an obsessed fangirl. Her secret can ruin her career at the museum. An acclaimed but retired artist, Ryan Gold (Kim Jae-Wook) becomes the museum's new boss.

After some rumors spread, Gold and Doek-Mi must pretend to date to stop scrutiny towards her favorite idol and new museum client. Fake dating soon starts to blossom into real love. Deok-Mi must try and let go of her secret fan page and obsession.

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Watch: ATEEZ Puts Their Own High-Energy Spin On Seo Taiji And Boys’ “Hayeoga” On “Immortal Songs”

ATEEZ took KBS’s “Immortal Songs” by storm once again with their rendition of “Hayeoga”!

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The December 19 episode of KBS’s “Immortal Songs” was the first part of a “king of kings” special. ATEEZ had previously taken home the final win on Kim Jong Kook x Turbo’s special of “Immortal Songs” with their spin on “Black Cat,” which they later recreated with Kim Jong Kook for Halloween.

In their performance of “Hayeoga” by Seo Taiji and Boys, ATEEZ recreated the styles of the era and highlighted not only the original choreography but also included choreography from their own debut track “Pirate King” in the dance break. On top of the original hip-hop and gukak (traditional music) fusion of the original track, ATEEZ added a rock band spin with electric guitar to create a trademark high-octane ATEEZ performance. Later in the performance, a live taepyeongso (traditional wind instrument) and kwaenggari (traditional gong) were added as well.

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ATEEZ were third to perform in this episode and won the round against Min Woo Hyuk. They later lost to Na Tae Joo’s rendition of Jo Sung Mo’s “Promise” and the final win on the episode was taken by Yook Joong Wan Band.

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Asian Drama Asks

i just wanted to answer on every question without waiting for request. And sorry for mistakes, english is not my native.

1: Favorite K-Drama? Just one? Brobably W: Two worlds

2: Least favorite K-Drama? Flower Boy Next Door, High-end Crush

3: First K-Drama you watched? Fated To Love You

4: Last K-Drama you watched? The Tale of Nok Du

5: K-Drama OTP(s)? Kang Chul & Oh Yeon Joo (W: Two worlds), Do Bong Soon & Ahn Min Hyuk (Strong Woman Do Bong Soon), No Ji Wook & Eun Bong Hee (Suspicious Partner), Kim Mi So & Lee Young Joon (What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?), Jang Joon Sung & Jang Yi Jin (Oh My Venus), etc.

6: K-Drama NOTP(s)? Oh Jin-hee & Oh Chang-min (Emergency Couple), Eun Ha-won & Kang Ji-woon (Cinderella with Four Knights), Kang Han-gyul & Yoon So-rim (The Liar and His Lover). This is truly hard question haha

7: Preferred drama genre? Romance as usual

8: First drama you considered your favorite? One and best W: Two worlds

9: Favorite Korean actor(s)? Lets see... Lee Jong Suk, Park Seo Joon, Jang Ki Yong, Seong Hoon, Kang Ha Neul, etc.

10: Favorite Korean actress(es)? Han Hyo Joo, Park Bo Young, Song Hye Kyo, Jang Na Ra, Kim So Hyeon, Lee Da Hee, etc.

11: Favorite K-Drama cliche? Sudden acquaintance from childhood

12: Least favorite K-Drama cliche? I don’t know... jast the obvious things

13: Top five K-Dramas? Oh My Venus, While You Were Sleeping, Descendants of the Sun, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. Five is not enough.

14: Boys Over Flowers or Secret Garden? Neither

15: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo or Cheese in the Trap? Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

16: Jealousy Incarnate or Oh My Ghostess? Jealousy Incarnate, because i didn't watch the second one yet

17: Descendants of the Sun or W: Two Worlds? I cant pick one from my top dramas

18: Moonlight Drawn by Clouds or Legend of the Blue Sea? Legend of the Blue Sea

19: Strong Woman Do Bong Soon or Shopping King Louie? Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

20: Reply 1997, Reply 1994, or Reply 1988? I did not watch any of them

21: Lee Jong Suk or Ji Chang Wook? Lee Jong Suk. He’s cutie

22: Song Joong Ki or Park Bo Gum? Mmmmmm.... Okay, sorry Bo Gum, I like you, but... Song Joong Ki

23: Jo Jung Suk or Seo In Guk? Jo Jung Suk. In Guk annoying me someway

24: Jisoo or Nam Joo Hyuk? Nam Joo Hyuk. I hate his Habaek, but in love with him in Weightlifting Fairy and Moon Lovers

25: Park Hyung Sik or Kim Soo Hyun? My puppy Park Hyung Sik

26: Favorite Lee Min Ho drama? I’m not a huge Min Ho’s fan but I love The Legend of the Blue Sea

27: Favorite K-Drama bromance? Son Oh Gong & Woo Ma Wang (Hwayugi) adoring me

28: Favorite K-Drama friendship? Bae Ta Mi & Cha Hyeon & Song Ga Kyeong (Search: WWW), Eun Dan Oh & Ha Ru & Lee Do Hwa (Extraordinary You)

29: Favorite actor/actress duo? (one male, one female) Song Joong Ki & Song Hye Kyo (Descendants of the Sun)

30: Favorite actor duo? Lee Jung Suk & Jung Hae In (While You Were Sleeping)

31: Favorite actress duo? Kim Hye-jin & Min Ha-ri (She was pretty)

32: Do you watch dramas with 30+ episodes? Yes, I did. Five Enough was my first and only. But I’m watching Love Is Beautiful, Life Is Wonderful right now and it’s 100 episodes.

33: Thoughts on web-dramas based around idol groups? (ex: EXO Next Door) It is good for groups fans but not interesting enough for the rest as usual.

34: Favorite idol actor? Do Kyung Soo (Exo), Cha Eun Woo (Astro), Park Jin Young (Got7), Park Hyung Sik (Ze:a)

35: Favorite idol actress? Bae Su Ji (Miss A), Lee Ji Eun (IU), Im Yoon Ah (Girls Generation)

36: Song Hye Kyo or Han Hyo Joo? Song Hye Kyo is like older version of Han Hyo Joo in my imagination. I love them both a lot.

37: Nam Ji Hyun or Park Bo Young? Little peanut Park Bo Young

38: Jung Eunji or Bae Suzy? Suzy

39: Jung So Min or Kim So Hyun? i watched almost every drama with Kim So Hyun just because of her

40: Kim Seul Gi or Kim Go Eun? I don’t understand why people often saying that Kim Seul Gi is ugly looking. I think she’s pretty enough and she’s a good actress

41: Favorite Park Shin Hye Drama? I didn’t like Shin Hye until Memories of the Alhambra.This drama made me recognize that she can be annoying less.

42: Favorite K-Drama kiss scene? Oooooh.... First of all kiss in the prison in W: Two worlds, handcuffed hugs was so cute. Kiss on a piano in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Hyung Sik was so passionate. Kiss in the closet in What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim? was romantic as heaven. I can’t remember every good kiss scene because dramas have a lot of this stuff.

43: One K-Drama you could rewatch over and over? W: Two worlds again. And again. And over again.

44: How often do you watch C-Dramas? Sometimes. I don’t like them because of the large number of episodes in most cases and it’s hard to wait long for the translation from chinese

45: How often to you watch Thai Dramas? Rarely. But sometimes good things come across. If the main female character is less hysterical

46: How often do you watch J-Dramas? I watched just a few of them. I like Japanese anime more

47: Least preferred type of drama between Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai dramas? Japanese

48: Favorite C-Drama? Weiwei's Beautiful Smile

49: Favorite J-Drama? Good Morning Call

50: Favorite Thai Drama? Full House

51: Go-to K-Drama when you have nothing else to watch? I almost only watch them all of time

52: Favorite male lead character? Kang Chul W: Two worlds is my presious secretly boyfriend haha

53: Favorite female lead character? Cha Hyeon (Search: WWW). I like her so much. She’s so girly sometimes and cute, and smart. She remind me myself as well when she obsessed watching TV shows

54: Recommend 3 fluffy AF dramas Touch Your Heart, Something About 1%, Fight for My Way

55: Recommend 3 angsty AF dramas Tomorrow With You, Before We Get Married, Hotel Del Luna

56: Recommend 1 mini-drama (any # of episodes, each last <30 minutes) Three Color Fantasy: The Universe's Star

57: Recommend 1 mini-series (30+ episodes, 1hr long each) Love Is Beautiful, Life Is Wonderful

58: List 3 dramas you plan you watch When the Camellia Blooms, The Light in Your Eyes, Time

59: Tell a random story involving K-Dramas I can’t remember anything

60: Name one drama you dropped, and explain why Mischievous Kiss. I like anime a lot, and thai tv-version, but korean one... i can’t, it’s too much silly

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#asking #kdrama

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theoptimisticdaydreamer · 5 years ago

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Hotel del Luna Eps 1-6

I am watching Hotel del Luna and am loving it so far, it keeps getting better and better.

Each individual story line is so interesting. I am enjoying learning more about each character as the episodes progress and see their growth. I can’t wait to see more of it. To be able to see Man Wol’s icy facade melt slightly and subtly while at the same time Chan Sung becomes more comfortable with ghosts and Hotel del Luna has been one of the highlights of the show.

The past story-line has been the most interesting part for me, simply because the chemistry between Man Wol and Choeng Myung is amazing. (side point: I know we get the Captain’s name from the cast list but he hasn’t been referred to by name yet and it bugs me.) I really hope that their love-story was tragic and not tragic tragic. I really hope that there was no betrayal or one-sided love or one kills the other. I really hope that some other force caused Yeon Woo and Choeng Myung to die and Man Wol to have to live for a millennium with her passage of time stuck to the growth of a dead tree.

I am hoping beyond hope that even though this is a horror-adventure-romance-drama show, each character gets a happy ending. I really hope Man Wol finds the peace she deserves and gets to finally leave to the afterlife (joining hands with Yeon Woo and Choeng Myung who have been waiting for her). I really would like to see them both, in their original forms (regardless if they have been reincarnated as someone else), in the modern time. I would like to see each of the staff peacefully pass into the afterlife with a flower in their hand: Hyun-Joong reuniting with his sister, Seo-Hee finally seeing the last of her husband’s family die, and Sun-Bi fulfilling whatever his purpose was. I want them to find peace after all the years of service at Hotel del Luna (but not before realizing that Chan Sung isn’t going anywhere and being friendlier to him).

I know that whatever ending Chan Sung has will be bittersweet at best but I hope that no harm will come to him.

I would love to see more of the three sisters and the Death Angel person because I think as a whole, they are sympathetic to Man Wol’s situation and have great power as well as deities.

I also hope that eventually Sanchez will develop as a character and not just the naive, gullible best friend character.

The developing relationship between Yoo Na and Hyun Joong has been really sweet and a nice secondary storyline.

The introduction of the first girlfriend has been interesting. From first appearance, you would think she would have a sweet and soft personality but that turned out not to be the case. I wonder how she will affect the story going forward and if she grows as a character as well. I also question how much of her current personality and personality traits were shared with her princess historical counterpart. However, if she had any active role in making Man Wol’s backstory tragic or if Choeng Myung cared for her all along and never Man Wol or if she was the reason for the downfall of their lovestory, girl bye.

Because, I’m really holding out on Man Wol waiting all this time for Yeon Woo and Choeng Myung and them waiting for her and a romantic Man Wol Choeng Myung reunion. Fingers crossed.

I can’t wait to see how they tackle the ghost who was in the wardrobe. So far, all of the ghosts have been completely understandable once you learn of their backstories and none could be painted as “evil”. I want to know this ghost’s backstory and how long she remained in that wardrobe and how her background influenced how she’s taking victims. I also want to know whether or not those men are dead or paralyzed or what because all you see is that they have the same eyes she does once she is done with them. I wonder how they will catch her and what will happen for her to finally cross the bridge into the afterlife (or if by taking victims already she is going to turn into dust).

Overall, I’m really impressed. The acting, set design, lighting, music, costumes and story lines have all been on point. I am intrigued and on the edge of my seat the entire hour of each episode (though I want more past story line every time). Holding out on Choeng-Myung being a good person (please please).

Give me all the ghosts and horror necessary if each character can get a happy ending at the end of this. Thanks!!!

#hotel del luna #man wol #choeng myung #iu #lee do hyun #chan sung #thoughts #please please happy ending #really hoping the backstory isn't unnecessarily tragic

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drama-chingu-blog · 5 years ago

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Hotel Del Luna

Details

Genres - Fantasy, Romance, Horror, Thriller

Main Roles - IU, Yeo Jin-goo

Original Release - 2019 July

Original Network - TVn

Number of Episodes - 16

Ratings

MyDramaList - 8.8/10

IDMb - 8.8/10

[Spoiler Alert]

Jang Man Wol was a wariar who faught for her people. But she committed maby sins by doing so. In order to pay for her sins she started to look for a guest house for ghosts, where they can rest. In the journey she became the owner of this guest house as her punishment. This guest house is know as Hotel Del Luna in the present. But as the new General Manager of the Hotel comes her life begin to change. It means her punishment will come to an end. The new General Manager Ku Chan Sung has to see her off to her afterlife. Will they be able to say good bye to each other?

[End of Spoiler Alert]

Casts

Main Roles

* IU as Jung Man Wol

* Yeo Jin Goo as Ku Chan Sung

Supporting Roles

* Shin Jung Keun as Kim Seon Bi, the bartender of Hotel Del Luna.

* Bae Hae Seon as Choi Seo Hee, the rooms manager at the hotel.

* Pyo Ji hoon as Ji Hyun Joong, the receptionist at the hotel.

* Kang Mi Na as Kim Yoo Na, the high school student who can see ghosts.

* Lee Do Hyun as Go Chung Myung, the chief security of palace.

* Lee Tae Sun as Yeon Woo, the best friend of Man Wol.

* Seo Yi Sook as Ma Go Shin, the one who is in between human and dead ones.

* Kang Hong Suk as Sa Shin, angle who picking up dead souls for their journey to afterlife.

* Park Yoo Na as Lee Mi Ra, ex girlfriend of Chan Sung.

* Jo Hyun Chul as Sanchez, best friend of Ku Chan Sung.

Special Appearance

* Jung Dong Hwan as Noh Joon Seok, previous General Manager of the Hotel Del Luna.

* Oh Ji Ho as Ku Hyun Mo, father of Ku Chan Sung.

* Kim Won Hae as a corrupt mayor.

* Lee Chae Kyung as the director of Royal Pacific Hotel.

* Lee Joon Gi as a exorcist, the first candidate for the post of General Manager of Hotel Del Luna.

* Hong Kyung as a baker who is the culprit of a hit and run accident.

* Lee Yi Kyung as the actor of Crowened Queen.

* Pyo Ye Jin as the actress of Crowened Queen.

* Park Jin Joo as an imaginary ghost.

Buy me a coffee

#hotel del luna #kdrama #k drama #romance k drama #horror #ghosts #fantasy #korean drama

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dramaddict-and-proud-of-it · 6 years ago

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Lovely Horribly

Year : 2018 | Country : KR | Nb of episodes: 32

My rate: 8/10

Synopsis :

Have you ever thought about a shared fate? Lovely Horribly is a romantic comedy thriller drama. Yoo Philip, a top star, and Ji Eul Soon, a drama story writer, meet each other and go through strange things. They have been born on the same day at the same time, and they share their zero-sum fate. If one of them becomes happy, the other person becomes unfortunate. The relationship between these two is all about coincidence, fate, horror, and romance. How will Philip and Eul Soon handle their shared fate? Like everybody else, they both want to be happy, but that seems impossible. Stay tuned to watch the lovely and horrible romance between these two to find out.

Main cast :

Park Si-hoo as Yoo Philip/Yoo Eul-chook

Song Ji-hyo as Oh Eul-soon

Lee Gi-kwang as Lee Sung-joong

Ham Eun-jung as Shin Yoon-ah

Choi Yeo-jin as Ki Eun-young

My thoughts on this drama :

The concept is super original! I loved it! I like dramas about fate and twisted destinies and this one is just that. Plus, the leads are such amazing actors that they make it all seem natural and relatable. I enjoyed it immensely.

A Favorite ?

#kdrama #drama #lovely horribly #park Shi Hoo #sONG jI hYO #lee gi kwang #lee ki kwang #ham eun jung #choi yeo jin

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i-got-the-feels · 3 years ago

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So this post is being made because of hashtags #i only started watching South Asian dramas ladt September so I don’t know about 0 # early 2000s Kdramas by @ezhilmozhi

I am gonna talk about the elder k drama actors whose shows I have watched and heard of.

So like if I have to borrow terminology from K Pop - the earlier 3 generations, since I consider the actors in the original post as 4th generation. And like some of the 2nd generation actors - I have got to know of them recently after I watched their post military service shows.

And as I was doing this I realised - you know what the earlier generations actors don't all look similar - they have their own unqiueness - so this is a recent change probably due to the Hallyu Wave getting bigger and them trying to keep the momentum going with what works.

So here goes

Yoo Ji Tae - Healer

Cha Seung Won - You're All Surrounded

Jang Dong Gun - A Gentleman's Dignity, Suits, and Arthadal Chronicles

So Ji Sub - Oh My Venus, The Master's sun

Jo In Sung - It's Okay, That's Love

Go Yoo - Goblin, Coffee Prince

Lee Jung Jae - Squid game, Chief of Staff

Yeon Woo Jin - Thirty-nine, Marriage not dating

Jang Hyuk - You're My Destiny

Lee Joon gi - Lawless Lawyer, Flower Of Evil

Lee Seung gi - You're All Surrounded Vagabond and Mouse

Kim Jae Wook - Her Private Life and Coffee Prince

Kang Ha Neul - When the camelia blooms, Moon lovers: Scarlett heart ryo

Jo Jung Sook - Oh my Ghost, Don't dare to dream, Hospital Playlist - 1 and 2

Ji Chang Wook - Suspicious Partner, Healer, Lovestruck in the city, The K2.

Lee Min Ki - Because This Is My First Life, Beauty Inside

Nam Joo Hyuk - Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo , Start up, The School Nurse Files

Bang Sung Hoon - My Secret Romance, Love Marriage ft Divorce

Kim Bum - Boys Over Flowers , The Tale of Nine Tailed and The Ghost Doctor

Song Joong Ki - Descendants Of The Sun, Arthadal Chronicles, Vincenzo

Park Bogum - Reply 1988, Love Under The Moonlight

Ji Sung - The Devil Judge, Doctor John, Kill Me, Heal Me

Hyun Bin - Crash Landing On You, Secret Garden, Memories of Alhamara

Choi Jin Hyuk - Emergency Couple, Tunnel and The Last Empress

Seo In Guk - Reply 1997, Doom At Your Service, Shopaholic Louis, Hello Monster

Kim Woobin - Uncontrallby Find, The Heirs, and A Gentleman's Dignity

Kim Soohyun - My Love From Another Star and It's Okay To Not Be Okay

Lee Minho - Boys Over Flowers, The Heirs, and Legend Of The Blue Sea

Park Seojun - Whats Wrong With Secretary Kim, Fight For My Way, She Was Pretty, Kill Me, Heal Me and Itaweon Class

Park Hyunsik - The Heirs, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Lee Jong Suk - I Hear Your Voice, Romance Is A Bonus Book, Pinnochio, While You Were Sleeping

Lee Dong Wook - Goblin, Touch Your Heart, and The Tale of Nine-Tailed

So you know how people say new generation of k drama male actors look similar and initially I didn't pay attention to it but then I noticed stuff and by stuff I mean

If Song Kang and Kim Min Jae played brothers and Lee Do Hyun played their cousin - I would believe it

And I have already spoken about how Ahn Bo Hyun and Ahn Hyo Seop looking similar

And don't get me started on Kim Seung Cheol and and Lee Sang Yi because it was after our beloved summer got over I realised it wasn't the same actor from Hometown Cha Cha Cha

And this makes me think - if korean drama industry has become more conscious about looks - yes, more than usual because of eyeballs that Korean dramas grabs on a global level. And if that's the case how many talented actors are loosing a chance to get opportunities simply because how they look cannot be marketed as the ideal "oppa" certain people want.

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