#chae won bin

[yeo-rims]

[huimangi]

Go Min Shi and Chae Won Bin in SWEET HOME 2 (2023) dir. by Lee Eung Bok

[kimchislaphearts]

Love Attack (2023)

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Plot: 

Tired of always being ranked second in class behind Kyung J00, Seok Jin decides to try to distract her from studying by launching a "love attack" on his academic rival. 

Cast & Crew:

Kim Do Hoon as Cha Seok Jin

Chae Won Bin as Kang Kyung Joo

Supporting cast - Heo Jin, Park Sung Joon, Nam Joong Gyu, Baek Hyo Won, Han Ye Ji

Director - Lee Hyun Kyung

Screen Writer - Choi Yi Kyung

Music:  

The chosen music fit the drama special well. 

Awards: Best Actress in Drama Special/TV Cinema (Chae Won Bin) - KBS Drama Awards 2023

Overall: 

It’s been way too long since my last drama special, long time no see!

So many people told me about how cute this one was so I’ve been saving it for a rainy day. I’ve been sick for the last couple of weeks and the weather is miserable so I decided it was time. My sources were correct, this drama special is certified adorable and had me smiling, laughing and almost crying along the way. 

The story centres on Seok Jin who appears to have it all - looks, money, brains, however, he is perpetually stuck in second place thanks to his rival number one student Kyung Joo who despite working a million part time jobs still takes the number one spot. Things are going to change, however, as Kyung Joo is taking off to study abroad… or is she? How can Seok Jin possibly change his fate as a second place student? Hint: it’s the title of the drama… A LOVE ATTACK! 

This drama special has a lot of things I like in a drama; fake dating, cute youthful hijinx, cast chemistry, a cute halmeoni, gorgeous countryside trips with autumn foliage, shots of delicious food, and a nice backing track. All this combined into an almost perfect watch experience for me.  

I think that the writer did a decent job plotting out the story over the just short time frame, honouring the lead character’s journeys. Although it was so cute I could have taken a little more than what we got. Based on this I am now keen to watch the writer’s other special Dog Days of Summer.  

Throughout the drama I was often reminded of Park Hyung Shik and Park Shin Hye’s characters in Doctor Slump as if these kids could be an alternate universe version of them. I loved those characters and their journey too. 

The cast were all familiar faces and they did a good job of making their roles believable from the sad drunk friend to the sweet little halmeoni who doesn’t want her granddaughter missing out on life experiences. 

Overall, I really enjoyed this drama special and if you are in need of something short and sweet it’s well worth a watch. 

Rating: 9.5/10

Watch it:  KOCOWA 

Trailer:  KBS Drama YouTube

[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.

[junkobato]

Upcoming Kdrama November 2024 💙

4/11: Brewing Love with Kim Se Jong, Lee Jong Won, Baek Sung Chul. 12 episodes; rom-com.

6/11: Face Me with Lee Min Ki, Han Ji Hyun, Lee Yi Kyung. 12 episodes; medical, crime.

6/11: Gangnam B-Side with Ji Chang Wook, Ha Yoon Kyung, Bibi. 8 episodes; action, thriller, mystery.

8/11: Mr. Plankton with Woo Do Hwan, Lee You Mi, Oh Jung Se. 8 episodes; rom-com.

8/11: the Fiery Priest 2 with Kim Nam Gil, Lee Ha Nee, Kim Sung Kyun. 12 episodes; crime, action, comedy.

9/11: Marry You with Lee Yi Kyung, Jo Soo Min. 12 episodes; romance.

18/11: Parole Examiner Lee with Go Soo, Kwon Yuri, Lee Hak Joo. 12 episodes; law, drama.

22/11: When the Phone Rings with Yoo Yeon Suk, Chae Soo Bin. 12 episodes; thriller, mystery, romance.

23/11: Love Your Enemy with Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Yumi, Kim Ye Won. 12 episodes; rom-com.

30/11: the Tale of Lady Ok with Im Ji Yeon, Choo Young Woo, Kim Jae Won. 16 episodes; historical, romance.

Say goodbye to your social life (who has one anyway?!)

[kverything-official]

7 Korean Dramas that Faced Netizens’ Backlash

Korean Dramas are not only a purpose of entertainment to us fans but those are a mode of escapism from daily life blues. Most of the time Korean dramas are fun and fulfilling, sometimes, though, they are disappointing, and sometimes they face some kind of complicated and mixed reactions. On rare occasions Korean dramas face huge backlash from the netizens. 

In Korean Drama history there are more than one drama to be canceled or cut short due to the unbound backlash that those faced. And today I am going to offer you 7 of those Korean dramas, which were either canceled or cut short due to netizen’s backlash. 

So, without wasting any more time, let’s get into the list!

10 Korean Dramas that were cut short or canceled

1. Wolf (2006)

In the 2006 Korean drama Wolf, Eric Mun, a beloved figure in the Korean entertainment scene, was originally cast to portray Bae Dae-chul. The storyline revolved around a romantic rivalry between Bae Dae-chul and Han Ji-soo, played by Han Ji Min, both vying for the affection of Yoon Sung-mo, portrayed by Uhm Tae Woong.

The production of Wolf was progressing smoothly until an unfortunate incident occurred during filming. Both lead actors, Mun and Uhm, suffered injuries when they were accidentally struck by a stunt car. This unforeseen setback forced an immediate halt in production. 

Initially, there was optimism that filming would resume once Mun and Uhm recovered from their injuries. However, as time passed, a series of postponements ensued, eventually leading to the regrettable decision to cancel the entire project.

The incident not only impacted the physical well-being of the two actors but also dealt a significant blow to the momentum and continuity of the production. The cancellation left fans disappointed, as they were eagerly anticipating the resolution of the complex love triangle that had been unfolding. 

Despite the setback, the legacy of Wolf endures as a testament to the unpredictable challenges that can arise in the world of television production, where even the most carefully planned projects can be derailed by unforeseen circumstances.

2. A Beautiful Mind (2016)

A modern reinterpretation of the timeless Frankenstein narrative, 2016 Korean drama Beautiful Mind centered around Lee Young-oh, impeccably portrayed by Jang Hyuk, a neurosurgeon renowned for his technical prowess but severely lacking in empathy. The plot unfolded within the confines of a hospital, where Lee Young-oh found himself entangled in the perplexing enigma of unexplained deaths.

Originally slated for a 16-episode run, the fantastical Korean drama faced an abrupt truncation, concluding prematurely at the 14th episode mark. The decision to curtail its run was prompted by subpar viewership ratings that failed to meet expectations. 

Despite its initial promise, the show grappled with dwindling audience engagement, reflected in its highest Nielsen Korea rating of 4.7% during the third episode. Unfortunately, this peak was short-lived, as subsequent episodes witnessed a gradual decline in viewership, culminating in a modest 2.8% rating for its penultimate showing.

The untimely demise of the series left its narrative threads dangling, and the abbreviated episode count disappointed both fans and critics who had anticipated a more extensive exploration of the intriguing storyline. 

In the fickle landscape of television, where audience reception plays a pivotal role, the fate of this modern Frankenstein adaptation serves as a poignant reminder of the unpredictable nature of viewer preferences and the challenging terrain that TV productions navigate.

Read More

[survivalistghost]

[rosenlily-aka-choconut]

Chae-won’s ending leaves me with the cliched line - it’s better to hold the hand of the one who loves you rather than the one you love.

And… these two might actually lead me to believing in it. Three scenes… and I ship them more than the lead pair ❤️❤️

She certainly deserved better than Ji-han, and who knows, Mr. Bin Tae-hwan might be her Mr. Right.

I mean, how can I resist a man who looks at me like this 👇

Bring me someone like him, someone who has had a crush on me for a while, and I might actually open myself up for an arranged marriage

Mr. Blind date man aka Bin Tae-hwan, age 34, height 180 cms and weight 70 kgs is WAY MORE suitable for her than the ML I just couldn’t bring myself to like.

[unnieshimkoongkdramas]

Three Must Watch Fun KDramas - No Drama KDramas

Did you just finish the first season of The Glory? Or maybe you finally caught up on Reborn Rich. Was Anna and Big Mouth too much heart break? Let me suggest these emotional palate cleansers for you. Sometimes you don’t want the intensity or need to come down from something super emotionally taxing. Here are my suggestions. The Fabulous Lead actors: Chae Soo Bin, Choi Min Ho, Park Hee Jung, Lee…

[yeo-rims]

You just became a murderer without knowing anything.

[huimangi]

Go Min Si and Chae Won Bin in SWEET HOME 2 (2023) dir. by Lee Eung Bok

[passionforfiction]

The Fabulous

I frankly don't know where to start., so I'll be blunt: I didn't like this series. I forced myself to finish it and I skipped episodes - and mind you, this was an 8 episode series. It was the combination of poor storyline, character development and representation. The characters come off as frivolous, the gay characters feel like a stereotyped caricature that felt cringy at times. And I just couldn't connect with any of the characters. It annoyed me that Pyo Ji Eun could forgive and give a second chance to Lee Nam Jin who insulted her when they broke up, but she couldn't forgive and give a second chance to her friend and ex-boyfriend because she couldn't see how he expressed his feelings for her. These characters are static, there is no true growth in them. At the end of the series they are the same as they were in the beginning.

The plot felt superficial too. It could have worked if there had been some depth to the conflicts that could truly make the characters do some growing; for example Ye Seon Ho's situation as a model. This could have been explored more. The conflicts are all triggered by the whim of celebrities, rich people or influencers. Shim Do Young is supposed to be the cute boy trying to make it in the fashion industry and he comes off as annoying and shallow.

Thierry's story could have been a nice subplot but they turned that character into the biggest caricature of the set of characters.

It's a pity because the cast has some really good actors in it, but they were not able to bring to life characters that the audience could connect.

I truly don't recommend this one. There are other series about fashion that are much better.

Poster from Kpopmap - https://www.kpopmap.com/fabulous-2022-drama-cast-summary/

[stuff-diary]

Hierarchy

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2024

Hierarchy (2024, South Korea)

Director: Bae Hyeon Jin

Writer: Chu Hye Mi

Mini-review:

Oof, what a disappointment. I feel like this wanted to be one of those transgressive teen shows we get in the West, but then it didn't have the guts to go all the way and ended up being like any other kdrama about the rich and the poor. And even then, it's just not good at that either. The writing leaves a lot to be desired, and it gets more boring with every episode. The acting is also all over the place; some of the actors do a solid job, but most of them are mediocre or downright terrible. Tbh, there are two things that save this drama from disaster: firstly, the director adds a lot of style and flair to the proceedings; secondly, sometimes it's fun to see a bunch of super pretty people all together in one place. But still, there are a lot of shows where you can find those things with much better quality. I wouldn't recommend Hierarchy, unless you really love someone in the cast...

[courseyoulovemeyoudontknowme]

해적: 도깨비 깃발 (2022, Kim Jeong-hoon)

29/06/2024

[korelist]

STRONGEST DELIVERY MAN // KDRAMA DİZİ YORUMU

UYARI : Yazılar genel olarak spoiler içerebilir. İçermeyedebilir.

İmdb puanı: 7,3 Benim Puanım: 7

Drama: Strongest Deliveryman (literal title)

Hangul: 최강 배달꾼

Director: Jeon Woo-Sung

Writer: Lee Jung-Woo

Date: 2017

Language: Korean

Country: South Korea

Cast: Ko Kyoung-Pyo, Chae Soo-Bin, Kim Sun-Ho, Go Won-Hee

2017 (10th) Korea Drama Awards - October 2, 2017 Best New Actress (Go Won-Hee)

Choi Gang-Soo(Ko Kyoung-Pyo) nazik, çalışkan ve yardım sever bir motor kuryedir. Travmaları nedeni ile çalıştığı yerlerde 2 ay kalan sonrasında mahalle değiştirerek yeni bir yerde kuryelik yapmaya devam etmektedir. Nedenlerini niçinlerini daha sonra detaylı anlatıyorlar, biz şimdilik travmaları diyelim. Kriteri ise çalıştığı yerin yemeklerinin lezzetli olmasıdır. Kendisinin beğenmediği yemekleri taşımayı reddeder. O da böyle bir delikanlıdır. Oyuncu bence başrol olmak için çok doğru bir tercih olmamasına rağmen rolüne yakışmıştı.

Yeni bir mahallede işe girer ve iş vereni Soon-Ae(Lee Min-Young) korkutucu bir kadındır. Her ne kadar korkucu olsa da aşçı Jang Dong-Soo(Jo Hee-Bong) için tek kadındır. Çok eski bir geçmişe ve derin duygulara sahipdirler. Kuryeleri olan Lee Dan-A( Chae Soo-Bin) ise kızları gibi görünmektedir. Bir nevi mafya gibi ama aile gibi işte. Gang-Soo, Dan-A’nın onayından geçip işe girer. Dan-A ise biraz abartılı bir karakterdi. Sert, ayakları yere basan, mahalleden gitmek için para biriktiren bir kızımızdı. Önüne gelen herkesi dövüyordur.

Oh Jin-Gyu(Kim Sun-Ho) ise çok zengin bir ailenin ikinci oğludur. Hayatı boyunca para ona hazır geldiği ve hiçbir sorumluluk verilmediği için şımarıktır. Arabalara tutkusu vardır, kendi gibi arkadaşları ile yolu trafiğe kapatıp yarışçılık oynamayı sever. Oyuncu başrol olması gerekirken ikinci erkek rolüne kalmış gibiydi. Bir akşam kuryelerden birisi trafik kazası geçirir ve apar topar taksiye bindirip hastaneye götürürler. Ancak yol kapalı olduğu için normalden çok geç hastaneye vardıkları için geç müdahale edilir. Bu da kuryenin komaya girmesine neden olur. Kaza geçiren kuryenin arkadaşlarından biri olan Gang-Soo bu işin peşini bırakmadığı için bütün tilkilerin kuyrukları birbirine dolanır.

Lee Ji-Yoon(Go Won-Hee) ise yine zengin bir ailenin kızıdır. Ailesine baş kaldırıp kendi parasını kazanmak için evden kaçar. Arka planda ise Jin-Gyu’nun annesi ile Ji-Yoon’un annesi ikisini baş-göz ederler. İkisi de birbirini istemezken ikisi de birbirine muhtaç olurlar. Jin-Gyu’nun yolu baş rol kızımız ile kesişirken; Ji-Yoon’un yolu da baş rol erkeğimiz ile kesişir. Kuyrukları doladıkça dolamışlar.

Bir şekilde herkes bir araya gelir. Arka planda ise büyük bir yemek zincirinin mahalleyi ele geçirmesini önleme hikayesi devam ediyordu. Küçük esnafı destekleme, yardım, birlik beraberlik mesajları vardı. Eski Türk filmleri havası almadım değil. İkinci kız ve ikinci erkek başrollere meyletseler de birbirlerine kaldılar. Bence ikisi de başrolden daha eğlenceliydi. Onların hikayesini izlemek daha keyifliydi. Zengin bebeleri olarak ikisi de para kazanmanın ne demek olduğunu gördüler. Gamzeli çocuk Kim Sun-Ho yaşı yaşıma yakın olan bir şeyleri artık aşmış bir oyuncu. Bana sorarsanız başrol olmalıydı. Onu ilk Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha ‘da izlemiştim. Önce başrol izlediğim için olabilir ama başrolü ona daha çok yakıştırdım.

Tek kelime ile çerezlik, eghhh bir diziydi. Bir şeylere takılacak kadar ciddi bir yanı ya da abartılacak kadar önemli bir konusu yoktu. Heyecanlı ya da olaylı bir dizi de değildi. Sakin, yavaş yavaş ilerleyen düz bir diziydi. Biraz kafa boşaltmak için izlenebilecek bir dizi diyebilirim. Konusunu robotik bir şekilde anlatmamdan da anlaşılacağı üzere çok uzun süre akılda kalıcılığı da olmadığını bilmelisiniz.

OST:

Vanta – Cartoon Romance

Raven Melus

BAŞKA NELER VAR ?

FOTOĞRAFLAR