#via watches weightlifting fairy kim bok joo

[moryevna]

jun-hyung blatantly flirting with bok-joo and bok-joo missing everything is so real btw

[starhoppin]

Hello again Maple! Happy Valentine's Day in advance! I would like to participate in your February speed readings. May I only ask about the characteristics of my fs? I'd like for appearances to be a secret. I really enjoyed the Korean drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. It's a coming of age story about weightlifting as a female student. The series has great humor and thoughtful messages about balancing romantic and self love. A great pickmeup to watch when you're not feeling at your best. My initials here are SP and I'm attracted to the male gender. Thank you for taking the time to do this!

hii! weightlifting fairy kim bok joo is also one of my favorite k-dramas! it's such a cute show

for his characteristics: he might be pessimistic, shy, serious, as well as an extrovert. you may also love his laugh or he might make you laugh a lot.

i didn't know if you also wanted to keep his zodiac signs a secret, so i put it under the cut here just in case:

potential zodiac signs/significant placements in his chart: cancer, virgo

my inbox is open for february’s speed reading session (valentine’s edition) | tips via ko-fi are appreciated but never required 💕

[rossetteaaaaang]

THE COUNTRY THAT I ADMIRED

Have you been to South korea? If yes, I envy you. “South korea, East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula.” I always wanted to go in korea. You wanna know why?

I admire how South Koreans are so used to studying -- the country has the highest education level in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, with 98% of the population completing secondary education and 63% with a college education -- they can't get out of the habit once they reach the workforce.

As we all know, South korea is where our k-drama actors and actresses live. Of course from the word itself “k-drama or korean drama” silly me. K-drama or korean drama are television series or movies in the Korean language, made in South Korea. Korean dramas are popular worldwide, partially due to the spread of Korean popular culture, and their widespread availability via streaming services which often offer subtitles in multiple languages.

I know most of us millennials or even older or younger like or LOVE rather watching korean dramas. As for me, one of the reasons really, is that I would love to go to South Korea because of them. I'm an k-drama addict, you see. I mostly spend my time watching korean dramas and I cannot count anymore how many k-dramas I have already watched. I’m not expecting to finally meet them, but I still hope so. I want to go to many places, nice places that I have always seen in the series or movie. To feel like I was with them that time. I really always wanted to go to the country where they live.

Just like in the series, DOTS or descendants of the sun, D-day, School 2017, Sweet revenge 1, The odyssey, Weightlifting fairy, Strong woman, Legend of the blue sea, The heirs, Fight for my way and many more, my all time favorites. So let us see where this travelogue will bring us.

One of the places there in DOTS is Taekbaek Hanbo coal mine, the place where abandoned coal mines in Taebaek City, Gangwon Province, South Korea, were scenes of the soldiers’ military camp in fictional country Urk was filmed. It is where Captain Yoo Si Jin and Doctor Kang Mo-Yeon put the flag where the mines were, so that the people would know and be aware that it is dangerous to step.

Second place is Sorae Galmegi, one of the beloved Korean BBQ joints in Seoul, it is the perfect dining option for drama lovers who want to try out delicious local food. In the show, this is where the epic drinking session of the army occured. Song Hye Kyo joined 72 hours non stop drinking in Seoul too. This should come as no surprise, as drinking soju + eating mouthwatering pork cuts is one of favorite Korean pastimes.

Third, there are several scenes in the show that feature this cozy Korean coffee chain. Arguably the most memorable one is from the second episode in which Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo’s characters break up. We can find this branch of Dalkomm Coffee in the vicinity of Incheon Central Park, a lovely area in its own right.

Fourth, The European-style shopping mall lies in east Seoul, appearing in the show as a date spot for the two leads. As you glide through the lavishly decorated avenues, you can reenact the show and do a little shopping on the side.

Fifth is the modern architectural wonder located in Songo, Incheon. Its sleek, state-of-the-art appearance is one of the reasons why it appeared in a lot of drama. Tourists can climb up the tower to witness some of the most spectacular views of the Incheon Central Park and the surrounding area.

Sixth is Jaguen Maeul, Also known as Bok Chicken in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, Jageun Maeul is home to the fried chicken restaurant run by Bok Joo’s father in the show. Unlike the show, the restaurant serves a variety of Korean food instead. If you’re looking for an adventure outside of Seoul, Jaguen Maeul is the perfect place to relive Bok Joo and Joon Hyung’s awkward romance that made us swoon.

Seventh is Descendants of the Sun – Wolmido Island Theme Park, Fans may be disheartened to know that they can’t visit Uruk, the fictional country in which their love bloomed, but fret not! Many other sites of the drama can be found in Korea, including Wolmi Theme Park! Found on Wolmido Island near Incheon, the theme park is featured in the show’s first episode There, Si Jin and Dae Young are spending their time off trying to win themselves “girlfriends”, the show’s famous stuff toys.

Eight is Legend of the Blue Sea – Aqua Planet Yeosu, If the scene where Joon Jae and Shim Cheong reunite made your heart melt, this Legend of the Blue Sea set is the perfect place to relive the show’s romance. Multiple scenes were filmed at the aquarium, but this reunion scene was filmed in front of the Ocean’s Life main aquarium. The aquarium features over 280 species over 4 floors, and is said to be the second largest aquarium in Seoul.

Ninth is Boys Over Flowers – N Seoul Tower, As one of the most iconic landmarks in Seoul, it’s no surprise that the cult favourite drama Boys Over Flowers was filmed at Namsan Tower! The tower is where Jun pyo and Jan Di were supposed to have their romantic date. Famous for its gorgeous views of Seoul, it’s a popular date spot for couples. Who knows, you might even meet your own Jun Pyo while enjoying the view.

Tenth is The Heirs – Bukchon Hanok Village, A tiny traditional village in the heart of a bustling city, Bukchon Hanok Village dates back all the way to the Joseon Dynasty. In The Heirs, Eun Sang meets Kim Tan outside a dreamcatcher shop found in the village, but did you know the actual store sells egg tarts? The village is a popular tourist place for those wanting to experience traditional Korean culture. A walking tour is also available for those teens to find out more. But they said that you need to be quiet while walking along the way there because you may disturb the residents living there.

Eleventh is Shilla Millenium Park, Boasting what might be the most star-studded cast, Hwarang: The Beginning told the story of Hwarang warriors during the Shilla period. Being a period drama, most of the show was filmed at traditional heritage sites. Shila Millenium Park serves as set for Hwarang’s training ground in the show. Shilla Millenium Park is also home to dramas such as Queen Seondeok as well as Boys Over Flowers. The park allows visitors a peek into the life during the Shilla period, complete with architecture unique to the era.

Twelve is Strong Woman Do Bong Soon – Seoul Land, No Korean drama is complete without an adorable theme park date that makes us wish we had an oppa too. If Bong Soon and Min Hyuk’s date in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon seemed like the perfect date, don’t forget to stop by Seoul Land with your significant other! I really wanted to go here. I can see how they enjoyed themselves while walking in the park and I want to experience it too!

Thirteenth is Goblin – Jumunjin Beach. If you have already seen that drama, you would feel the same too! It was a nice scenery and for sure it can relieve stress. Your Korean drama pilgrimage isn’t complete without stopping at one of Goblin’s filming sites. One of the most iconic scenes from the show is when Eun Tak first summons Kim Shin to the beach on her birthday. Since then, fans have been flocking to the breakwater to recreate that moment. Jumunjin Beach is home to more than 5 breakwaters, so make sure you find the right one! if you’re not sure which one it is, look out for the huge TV signboard.

Fourteenth is Wolmido Island, Incheon (Descendants of the Sun). Those scenes where Captain Yoo Si-jin and Sergeant Major Seo Dae-young were playing at a shooting range? Yep, that was here, at Wolmido Island. Travelers can enjoy the vast array of cafes and seafood restaurants along the coast – with great coffee and sea views too boot. There’s also Play Hill, another theme park that’s a must-visit.

Fifteenth is Samcheok Daemyung Resort Sol Beach, Donghae (My Secret Romance). This Santorini-themed location was used to film My Secret Romance, and it’s actually a resort outfitted with Spanish architecture. It features restaurants, Aqua World (an indoor water park), a sauna, and a fusion buffet – perfect for unwinding after a long day of traveling around.

Sixteenth is Petite france. When you look at Petite France, it becomes no surprise why this is a popular filming location for K-Dramas – it’s a French cultural village complete with French-inspired buildings, and has The Little Prince Theme Park too to boot. Make sure to check out the Orgel house, where a 200-year old music box plays on end.

These places are just a glimpse of how the Country South Korea is beautifully made. You can check out in google many other places because there are still a thousand places that you can go to and enjoy. You cannot blame me why I would really love to go to South Korea because you can see how the places are wonderfully made. I also want to taste their food there and make a mukbang video as what I have always seen on youtube where many of the koreans do video mukbangs of many delicious foods. Check out G-Ni’s videos. I'm sure that it can make your mouth watery. We can see a variety of foods and a variety of restaurants where there are so many unexplainable tastes of food she introduced.

As I have researched many articles saying that Koreans also give heart warming welcome to those especially are new to their country.

I will not let things stop me from going to South Korea, it is really the place I would love to go to and spend it with someone who was really special like friends or family. I will work hard so that I can reach my dreams and treat them without minding how much I already spend. Aja! (Fighting). Kamsahamnida (thank you) for reading chinggus (friends) . I hope it made you want to go to South Korea also. Annyeong~ (Bye)

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@queenlupitajones

[cuddlybitch]

hello hannah, hope you're doing well!

you're right kdrama fandom tend to move past shows quite quickly after they're done airing, it often feels like we all take a trip together while watching the show and then bam return to normal life once it's over and then we're all reshuffling to other, often different, destinations once new dramas come out lol The way I watch dramas often depends on how busy I am or how much I need distractions. I usually alternate between watching shows that are airing and catching up on already completed ones. I love watching a show live and getting to create stuffs for it and write about it and read people's thoughts on it as it unfurls, everything kind of feels more meaningful? but also I'm sometimes not in the mood for anything that's airing or for giving a lot of time to a show - I love giffing or analysing plot and interactions but it can be really time consuming lol - so in that case I either wait until a few episodes of some shows that seemed interesting are released so that I can see the people I follow react to it to see if it's worth binge watching the first episodes to catch up with it (I just did that with summer strike!) or I'll go look for maybe an older drama or one I didn't have time to watch when it was airing so that I can watch it instead and do it at my own pace.

For example, amongst the list of your favourite dramas that you gave, I watched reply 1988 all at once in between airing dramas since it came out way before I got into kdramas and I loved it, it's one of the rare ensemble shows where I didn't feel like skipping anything even if I knew already how it ended and even when it was getting super late and I was tired lol but I watched run on live and it was the perfect escape when I was super busy and one of the rare shows I've rewatched and gone over again.

Talking about your fave shows (Reply 1988, Secret Forest, Vincenzo, Hospital Playlist, Run On, Bloody Heart, Our Beloved Summer, Inspector Koo, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, Twenty Five Twenty One, Idol: The Coup, Rookie Cops), could you tell me what's your favourite thing about them? I've watched quite a few but there are some I'm curious about and I'd love to know what you think make each of them special 💜

your secret santa 🎥

ps: when it comes to strong woman do bong soon, I personally thought the real good thing about this show is the main couple's interactions and relationship because a lot of the side characters are annoying, irrelevant, or it's just a lot of caricatures and what I thought was over the top comedy - but also park hyunsik and park bo young are great in it so I ended up skipping a lot but enjoying them a lot too lol

pps: I'm really curious about your url, why did you chose it?

Hello Secret Santa!! I am doing well, how about you? Holiday busy-ness is ramping up, so that’s keeping me busy but otherwise, yes doing well.

I love when the fandom all get into the same kdrama, and everyone makes so many gifs, and brings up so many nice discussions in the tags. Those dramas are rare, but it’s always so fun when kdrama Tumblr is all on board the one drama… but then at the end of it, like you said, everyone kinda shuffles off to different dramas (or no dramas at all) and it’s interesting how it works like that, and how we all wait for that next drama that will make us go feral.

As for me, I try to keep up with currently airing dramas… I usually have something to watch most days of the week, but for me even if the dramas of that period aren’t that good, I find that watching dramas with someone (via Teleparty, etc.) helps a lot in keeping my interest in the current dramas of the season while I”m in a slump. Cause even when the fandom is non-existent, I have my friend who I can discuss the drama with, even if we’re both hate-watching lol…

I was the same with Reply 1988!!! Since I (re-)started dramas again so late, I had to rely on people’s recommendation of must-see dramas. Reply 1988 was one of them, and I just loved it. It might be a super long series, but I’ve rewatched it twice more now.

I think for the majority of my favourite dramas, especially the ones I’ve listed, you can see that a lot of them has some type of group/friend/team-type relationship dynamic in them. I think I enjoy dramas more if they have a good … group. Doesn’t have to be friends, can be family, a group of colleagues, an idol group, etc… I think that group aspect is what elevates me a good drama to me to a favourite drama. 

As for other ones… I loved Secret Forest because it’s a well written political/crime thriller, and the acting of Bae Doona and Cho Seung-woo, and the growth of their relationship is just excellent. 

For Bloody Heart, I didn’t think I’d enjoy this type of sageuk at all. My previous enjoyment of historical dramas relied on good comedy and romance to compensate for the same tired palace politics plot found in all these types of shows. However, with Bloody Heart, it was the first time where I actually enjoyed the palace politics a lot, and it was a straight up political thriller set in Joseon period. It didn’t have comedy at all, so I was hesitant to start it cause I thought it will be the same tropes being used over and over, but nope. Palace politics was top notch from the get go, and not to mention the series is just BEAUTIFUL. Cinematography p*rn. 

Which ones of the shows I’ve listed have you seen, Secret Santa? :D And do you like them as much as I did haha…

-thanks for the heads up about Strong Woman… I feel like I’ve heard the same kind of thoughts re: side characters (not to mention Ji-soo having that huge school bullying scandal from a year or so ago…)

-as for my URL, it was part of a quote from the show How I Met Your Mother, said by Marshal, “I’m cuddly, bitch. Deal with it.” I can' t remember now why I chose it, but I probably thought the combination of those two words were cool at that time. xD I still like my username though, and hope I'll never be forced to change.

[supaliaxpress]

Hi! Is it fine if you recommend any kdrama from this year? I already watched Goblin btw >_

Hey there! I’m so sorry for the late reply. I’ve been so busy with college and post-graduation plans. D:

I would love to recommend 2017 kdramas for you. Here a few that I recommend and they’re not in any particular order. I’ve included a brief summary of the dramas that I absolutely recommend, to help give you an idea what the drama is about. I hope you find some to your liking! 

1. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

I really liked this drama! If you’re looking for a fun, quirky, and cute drama to pass your time – then this drama is perfect for that! It will not fail to make you laugh and smile. In general, I love Park Bo Young and she does an amazing job of playing Do Bong Soon. Plus, how can you pass up a drama with both Ji Soo and Park Hyung Sik as the male actors? This drama is about the heroine, Do Bong Soon, who’s born with awesome super strength that is passed down to the women in her family. On the other hand, Bong Soon wants to be an elegant and graceful woman, the ideal woman of her childhood crush In Guk Doo, unlike being unruly and brawn. Her dream is to create a video game with herself as the main character. She lands a job being the bodyguard of the CEO of a gaming company, Ahn Min Hyuk. However, one day, a series of kidnapping occur in Bong Soon’s neighborhood and she becomes determined to catch the culprit, with the help of Min Hyuk, after her friend was almost kidnapped.

2. Chicago Typewriter

I’ve recommended it before and I’m going to continue to recommend it because this drama highly deserves the praise. Lol… all I can say is that this drama is the definition of friendship, love, and loyalty. I freaking balled my eyes out, not because of the romance, but because of the friendship!!! This drama is about a writer who experiences a “slump” while writing his book, but two important people come into his life and help him write it… while also a bit of reincarnation and time traveling to the 1930s during the Japanese occupation in Korea. One thing that may tick you off a bit is the main guy’s temper, but after that… he’s an adorable cute floof ball entranced by love. 

3. Tomorrow With You

Though I never finished writing my review for this drama… I still recommend it because it has a really beautiful story. Plus, I love Shin Min A. The story is about a CEO of an estate company, Yoo So Joon, who can travel through time via riding the subway. He foresees his future self and a woman, Song Ma Rin, in a terrible accident. He decides to marry Ma Rin in order to avoid that fate. The drama is kinda slow, but the story is very well written and organized. 

4. Duel

I’m still watching this drama, but damn is it good that it lands in my recommendation list for kdramas 2017. Probably one of the best crime and mystery dramas I’ve watched in a while! The story follows the Chief of the Crime Squad, Jang Deuk Cheon. His daughter is kidnapped and the suspect is a human clone. I haven’t seen the ending yet… but I totally recommend this drama if being on the edge of your seat and suspense is your cup of tea!

5. Queen of Mystery

Another great crime and mystery drama, “Queen of Mystery” is about a bored housewife, Yoo Seol Ok, who is passionate about solving crimes by reading mystery novels. She has always wanted to become a detective, but gave up on her dream and married her husband who is a prosecutor. But one day, she gets involved in a real case and solves it, which leads her to team with detective Ha Wan Seung. 

6. My Secret Romance

I have mixed feelings about this drama, lol. I enjoyed watching it, however, the main guy character’s supreme “male alpha-ness” was overbearing sometimes. Don’t get me wrong though, the main guy was really sweet; I’m a sucker for guys who “fall in love at first sight” and “head over heels” for the girl. Probably one of the best rom-com so far in 2017. The story is about a nutritionist, Lee Yoo Mi, and a director of an underwear company, Cha Jin Wook, who have a one-night stand that would change their lives forever. If you like cheesy and cute romance with the cliche drama, this is a funny drama to laugh about and pass time with a friend who is also a romantic. Lastly, the art is absolutely amazing (art goals T__T)!!! 

7. Hospital Ship

This is the drama I’m currently watching… and I am absolutely obsessed about this drama (not only because I want to go to medical school >.>). I love the actors and actresses, but this is Min Hyuk’s FIRST LEAD ROLE!! Anyways, even if you’re not a fan of Min Hyuk, this drama is a little different from your typical drama, as it focuses more on the professional life of being a doctor. Other people have different opinions because they complain there’s not enough romance, which I argue because the romance is not the focal point of the story; it’s more about the stories of each character and their struggles in their professions. There’s actually romance, you just have to be patient. It follows a team of young doctors who travel on the hospital ship to treat patients. Particularly, a genius surgeon, Song Eun Jae, who is a strong and independent woman, joins the team after an incident at the Seoul hospital. There, she meets Kwak Hyun, a doctor of internal medicine, who is the son of the highly regarded physician known as the “Korean Schweitzer,” but he wants to become a good doctor different from his father. Overall, I think this drama is great so far with the character development, especially if you like dramas that portray a more realistic approach to the professions of the characters. This aspect is actually one thing that really annoys me sometimes in kdramas, they’ll throw in a medical profession for the main character just for convenience, but not accurately write out the profession (*coughs* The Bride of Habaek *coughs*). Please give this drama a chance, especially if you like good character development and awesome medical action! And it’s an added bonus if you love Min Hyuk and Ha Ji Won!!!! ^__^

8. Rebel: Thief of the People 

Oh man, this drama is AWESOME! One of the best Hong Gil Dong storylines I’ve seen. Full of action, thriller scenes, and a kickass historical drama… Rebel is a must see… especially if you love historical dramas. The writing is spectacular and the characters are all well developed/written. Set during the reign of the tyrant King Yeonsangun, the story follows Hong Gil Dong who is the son of a servant who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. The story tells the journey of Hong Gil Dong becoming Joseon’s first revolutionary activist. There are 30 episodes, but trust me, you’ll wish it was longer. The plot is not your typical predictable historical dramas and will keep you on the edge of your seat. 

9. Tunnel

This must be the year of crime and mystery kdramas!!! Tunnel is about a cop, Detective Park Gwang Ho, who enters a tunnel, in the year of 1986, chasing a killer and ends up time traveling thirty years into the future in the year of 2017. The serial killer has resumed his killings and it’s up to Gwang Ho, with Detective Kim Sun Jae and Professor of Criminal Psychology Shin Jae Yi, to catch this killer. Each episode always kept me at the edge of my seat begging for the next episode – really great and suspenseful cliffhangers! 

Special Mentions: (Dramas I’ve watched but not going to give a brief description because I’m lazy, but highly recommend them too)

My Only Love Song (Historical, comedy, romance): Watch this if you love Lee Jong Hyun and Gong Seung Yeon from “We Got Married”

Circle: Two Worlds Connected (Crime/mystery, comedy, romance) 

Defendant (Crime/mystery, thriller/suspense) 

Save Me (Crime, Revenge, Thriller, Action, School) 

Normal Mentions: (Dramas I’ve watched but not going to give a brief description, but they were enjoyable enough for me to recommend) 

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (Sports, comedy, romance)

The Bride of Habaek (Fantasy, comedy, romance) 

Lovely Love Lie (Music, Romance, comedy)

Ruler: Master of the Mask (Historical, Romance, Action) 

Blind Recommendations: (Dramas on my to-watch list and recommended to me by other people) 

Band of Sisters (Family, Melodrama) 

Suspicious Partner (Action/thriller, Crime/mystery, comedy, romance)

Doctor Romantic (Medical, melodrama, romance): This is definitely on my “to watch list”!!!!  

Voice (Melodrama, mystery/thriller, crime, action) 

While you were Sleeping (Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Romance): This just started (Suzy and Lee Jong Suk) and I’ve heard pretty good comments about it so far

And as always, my #1 2017 Kdrama recommendation for those who have not seen it or just need a good rewatch….. drumroll….  is Goblin!!!!!!!! (lol still gonna add this cause it’s my bias >.

[iwishmylifewereadrama]

what do the kdrama watching admins here think of nam joo hyuk and seo kang joon? I chanced upon some knetzien comments and they trashed joo hyuk so bad it put me off starting the habaek drama. Obviously there's room for improvement but some people are too harsh. Just wondered what the admins thought.

I think that (in general) knetizen’s are way too harsh on actors and dramas. Whether it’s an idol or debut actor, I think it’s important to look at each performance from the perspective of a thoughtful viewer rather than simply being reactionary. When I watch a drama I generally look at a few things:

1) Is this a genre that I typically like?

2) How is the writing and editing?

3) Are the performances good?

4) Am I coming into this experience with any level of bias?

5) Have I given this drama a chance to win me over?

This helps me make an accurate gauge as to whether the drama is simply just bad, or if the actor is doing a poor job. Now on to your specific question about Nam Joo Hyuk and Seo Kang Joon.

I have seen these actors in multiple dramas, and I can safely say that both are decent performers. For Nam Joo Hyuk’s work (Moon Lovers, Weightlifiting Fairy, Cheese in the Trap, Surplus Princess, Who Are You) he has created an atmosphere of the sensitive and sweetly genuine male lead — which is totally appropriate for his age and level of career (he is very young and still has a long career ahead of him). To judge him solely on Habaek, I think, is unfair. The character he plays is a self absorbed and over top the top water god, and is therefore different than a lot of characters he’s played recently. Do I think it’s the greatest performance I’ve ever seen? Maybe not, but I think it’s still too soon to tell. Irregardless, his body of work before this generally leads me to the conclusion that if knetizen’s don’t like his performance in Habaek that is really an issue with the writing and directing. Which is usually my problem with dramas.

Case in point: Cheese in the Trap. This drama was incredibly divisive, but had a majorly strong line up of performers. What ultimately killed its reputation was down to the creative choices of the direction/writing and not the performance. A drama (any piece of theatre or film, really) is controlled by how well it is sculpted for an audience, and when it’s done well (like in Weightlifting Fairy) it’s great, and when it’s not (Habaek possibly) then the fault almost always falls on the actors — which I don’t think is fair. I for one have always found that I really need to give a drama about half it’s run before I make a decision, so right now, I am enjoying Habaek and will continue to watch it. Don’t go into it expecting it to look like it’s source material, and I think it can be enjoyable.

Recommended Performance: Jung Joon Hyung in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. It’s so good!

I would say I like Seo Kang Joon a little less than Nam Joo Hyuk, but I think he’s capable in his own right. His dramas (Entourage, Cheese in the Trap, Cunning Single Lady) are entertaining enough, but again I think the criticisms that knetizen’s have are with superfluous and superficial things via character and appearance rather than judging the quality of a drama. Cheese in the Trap was a great example here. Seo Kang Joon does a very good job inhabiting the role that was written for him and I found him charming, funny, and intense in a believable way. However, because the direction of the show took his side character and tried to make him a lead character (which is NOT his fault) he was criticized. Nothing changed about how good an actor he was, but when the source material is not respected, I think viewers can get tunnel vision.

I know that he was heavily criticized for his work in Entourage. I was happy to see him in a lead role, but the criticisms he received I interpreted as a severe dislike for his character, not his performance. In regards to SJK, I think it’s important to separate the character from the actor and you’ll get a better understanding of what and who you really like in a drama. I think in terms of filmography, what he’s done is a little less impressive than NJH, but he’s only 23 years old, and still has a lot of room to grow.

Recommended Performance: Baek In Ho in Cheese in the Trap. Don’t let the failings of writing and directing keep you from seeing what a great job he does in this.

So to recap, I don’t put any stock in the opinions of knetizen’s because I generally find their perception reactionary, over-the-top, and unfair to the source material and actor. It’s fine to like or dislike something, but the proper perspective is important before you dissect or discuss it’s merit as a performance.

Hope that helps!

-Admin N

[ishelpartdeux]

(And everything you need to know about applying for one.)

Gone were the days when we only think of countries other than Southeast Asia as dream destinations. Cheap airfares are now within online bookable reach — with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan amongst the nearby Asian countries we can visit freely. Before booking flights, you might take into consideration that such countries still require us to obtain a valid visa prior to visiting. If you're a frequent traveler and has a good financial standing, securing one would be very easy.

Some would probably ask why I am making this a big deal, but I swear I've been through so much just to get that stamp! After all the hurdle of completing the documents for my visa application, I was able to grace the first quarter of my 2017 with a trip to South Korea! More so, I was able to get a 3-Year Multiple-Entry South Korean Tourist Visa on my first application!

I'll make this blog post as detailed as possible to help my fellow travelers attain that dream South Korean vacation. But before anything else, let me share a bit of my back story.

One of the main reasons why I was holding back my decision to let go of my second job was because of this South Korea trip. Petty, I know! Actually, this became one of my major problems because as per South Korean Embassy: NO WORK, NO VISA! When my friends and I decided to book our flight last June 2016, I had no solid plans yet on leaving my employer. But by the time I was due to apply for a visa, I was no longer an employee!

I've listed below my concerns and how I was able to address them one by one:

I am unemployed. From reading blogs I learned that you won't even be given a chance to submit your requirements because they're very strict about the No Work, No Visa policy. BUT, this varies according to what category you're applying for. This was when I decided to apply as Self-Employed. Unbeknownst to most, Ek and I just started a trading business late last year. Timely it was when we decided to apply for the necessary business permits this January. We've also decided to register the business under my name. It took us two months of tediously going in and out of government offices to be passed on from one district office to another because of erroneous paperwork, incomplete government forms, etc. Boy, was it very exhausting! So when we were able to complete all the requirements for our little business, we both felt so relieved! Aside from the fact that I was able to secure my licenses as a law-abiding Filipino taxpayer, I was also able to apply on time for my visa application. :)

My passport recently expired. You need to have a valid passport that won't expire in 6 months before you apply for a visa; this is also true when traveling to other countries. To make it worse, when I scheduled my online appointment for passport renewal with DFA, I found out I was not able to confirm my schedule via e-mail!!! Agh, so I waited another month and a half for a new schedule. Thankfully, I was able to renew my passport on time!

I wasn't really sure if I wanted to go to Korea. My finances were tight. I was unemployed. My business is new and there were no steady streams of income coming in. Everything changed when I started watching this Korean drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo! The "I was secretly hoping I get denied to spare myself from financial trouble" turned into "Damnit, I must get that visa, go to South Korea and visit Bok's Chicken" real quick! No regrets!

Visa Requirements

Please visit the Embassy's website for the complete set of requirements for each category. I will list the most common ones below:

If you’re an employee

If you’re a business owner/self-employed

If you’re a student/still studying

If you’re a housewife/househusband

If you’re a retired senior citizen

If you’re married to a Korean

Please check the embassy’s website if you can’t classify yourself as one of the above. 

Since I am a business owner, I fall under** SELF-EMPLOYED** category. Here are the ones I submitted:

Application form

Passport picture

My recently renewed Philippine e-Passport

Photocopy of my NEW passport's second page

Photocopy of my OLD passport's second page and the previous stamps on it (These aren't exactly a requirement, but there is a section in the application form asking about travels during the last 5 years so I attached these as supporting documents.)

DTI Business Registration (photocopy)

Mayor's Permit (photocopy)

This is where the fun part begins. I learned from my friend that South Korea is holding a promo for BPI and BDO credit card holders! Luckily, I've had my BPI Gold credit card for more than a year now. Not only did I get exempted from submitting ITR and Financial Statements, I was also qualified to be granted a 3-year multiple entry visa! (And I was! Hay, thank you universe!) So in addition to the requirements above, here are the additional ones I've submitted:

BPI Credit Card (photocopy of front only, NO NEED to photocopy the back of your card for your own security purposes)

My last credit card statements for 3 months (You can submit only your most recent statement, but I submitted the last 3 to be sure.)

BPI Original Bank Certificate (As per the promo, the financial docs were already unnecessary, but since I have it, I might as well submit it.)

Visa Application Process

Once you've completed your requirements, you can now proceed to the embassy. The address is at the bottom of this post. There's no need for an appointment.

After they’ve called your number and reviewed your documents, they’ll give you a claim slip with a tentative release date for your passport (hopefully with visa).

It took no more than an hour for me to submit my application in the embassy. 

Before you claim your passport, write your name and contact number at the back of your claim slip. You may be asked to provide additional documents and/or be subjected to an interview depending on your submitted requirements.

Lastly, pray that your visa gets approved! 

Visa Processing Time 

8:30 am to 11:00 am (Weekdays) – Visa Application 

1:30 pm to 4:00 pm – Releasing of Passports

General reminders and some tips:

You may print out an Application Form (downloadable from the Embassy's website) and have it typewritten like what others did to make it look neat. However, I manually answered mine using black ink, in bold capital letters for a personal touch.

Important: Make sure to NOT have erasures on your form!

You do not need to staple your application form beforehand. They will staple all your documents together after checking.

I used a typical passport photo, the one I wasn't wearing earrings, in white background. My friend submitted hers with a name under her smiling photo, the consul accepted it, too.

Remember to PASTE not staple your passport photo on your application form. I had to buy a glue in 7/11 to find out there are glues available inside the embassy you can use for free!

I put N/A on all blanks items EXCEPT on section "For Official Use Only".

Same with, 1.7. National Identity no. – please put N/A.

For Travel Purpose section, I ticked two boxes: Tourism and Others. I wrote "Vacation with friends" on the blank space provided.

After I got my BIR status updated from 'local employee' to 'self-employed' (the very last step in registering your business in the Philippines), I applied for a visa as early as THE NEXT DAY. This entailed the business permits I submitted were just a month old. This could probably equate to being just a month into your new job for employed individuals.

While there is a common notion that there is a "show money" required when applying for visa, I totally disregarded this one. When I requested for my Original Bank Certificate from BPI, I even had to reduce the amount of money in my savings account to reflect just Php40,000. I've read from other blogs that the money in your bank account must conform to what you've written on your application form (Under section Estimated Amount of Travel Expenses in USD: I put 550-600USD which is equivalent to around Php30,000. I added a margin of Php10,000 as emergency fund.) Please note that THIS IS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE, BUT IT WORKED FOR ME.

I have immigration stamps from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Hong Kong, China and Macau. My friend I traveled with DID NOT HAVE ANY stamp on her passport; it was her FIRST international travel, and she got approved!

You can check the status of your application on their online visa portal the day before. I was scheduled to get my visa on February 21. By the afternoon of February 20, the website already indicated my status was approved! 

I failed to get my passport on the scheduled date (February 21, 2017) indicated on the paper the consul gave me. Instead of Tuesday, I went there on Friday (February 24, 2017), but I was still able to get my visa.

Korea Visa Portal

Lastly, my visa is FREE even if I got a 3-Year Multiple-Entry one. I did not pay for anything.

So there you have it! That's how I got my visa and traveled to South Korea! If you have other questions, feel free to drop a comment below and I'll help shed light as much as I can. :)

Republic of Korea Embassy in the Philippines

122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634

Tel: +632 856-9210 | Fax: +632 856-9008

Website: embassy_philippines.mofa.go.kr

Email: philippines@mofa.go.kr

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-5:30PM

Disclaimer: I am in no way connected with South Korean Embassy. What I have written here are personal experiences which I intended to blog to help those applying for their own visa. Information and facts regarding the application process are as of this writing and may be outdated.

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11 Questions Tag

tagged by @cha-inyeon (thanks love!! <3333)

Rule 1: Post the rules Rule 2: Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, then make 11 new ones Rule 3: Tag other peeps 

1. What’s your favorite book-to-movie adaptation? The Devil Wears Parada was a great movie.  I love the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice so so so soooo much via the cinematography/soundtrack perspective and even the storyline. It didn’t necessarily stick closely to the book but it is a great movie (1995 pride and prejudice is amazing also)

2. Favorite Kpop/K-HipHop rapper? Groups would be like Dyamic Duo and Epik High Girls: Jessi (and her vocals) and Yezi  Boys: Benzino and Dindin (he’s such a funny person omg)  there are a lot of faves but I’ll go with Jessi and Dindin (mostly bc they’re personalities have drawn me towards them)  I appreciate the lyrical content of so many rappers though (Bang Youngguk, Verbal Jint, Yoongi)

3. Favorite Korean solo artist?

CRUSH  SHIN HYOSEOB  MY SON (his insta posts with his dog and calmness and voice and everything are so great. HE JUST GOT A SEPTUM PIERCING IM-)  Yeah so I love Crush

4. Do you watch Kdramas? If so, what’s your favorite?

I do. SIGNAL. SIGNAL WAS AMAZING. I also really liked Remember (but the ending ruined it all for me bc unnecessary romance pisses me off..would watch again tho). I liked Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo it was so soft and fluffy and did not hurt my feelings (even if there were scenes that bothered me). Goblin was also a great drama (once again we go back to weird endings). yeah to conclude my favorite is Signal (I have yet to watch Strong Woman Kim Bong Soon and lemme tell you I can tell that I will love it)

5. Are there any languages you really want to learn? Arabic (Egyptian speaking wise and all versions writing wise), Korean, Spanish, and Urdu  My family is Egyptian and I can speak broken Egyptian Arabic (and my accent is messed up) so I’d love to just improve it  Korean I’m working on but like aghahaah

I’ve been learning Spanish for 3-4 years now and I’d love to be able to comfortably conjugate so I could articulate my thoughts with ease. 

6. Any foods you really want to try?

My friends’ favorite foods. We all have our normals and I’d love to just see what my friends grew up eating. Also Korean food. AND GIVE ME MORE LEGITIMATE ETHNIC CUISINE FROM AROUND THE WORLD!

7. Favorite summertime activity? Reading (I read year round by in the summer I’m more inclined to read because I have more free time)

8. On a scale of 1 to 10, how pumped are you for Monsta X’s comeback? SO PUMPED THAT I BROKE THE SCALE  *SCREAMS MARCH 21 MARCH 21*  Grave has been dug  Heart has been prepared  The wait for Beautiful (and Gravity lmao) is upon me

9. What’s your favorite girl group song? 2017 release wise it is Gugudan’s A Girl Like Me (I love that whole album and everything omg) forever wise  //self combusts is unable to answer//

10. Favorite holiday?

Ramadan

11. Favorite Kpop ballad?

idk if this counts but I love Taeyang’s Love you to Death  Also I Remember by Youngguk ft Yoseob (and Secret Jieun’s Going Crazy ft Youngguk)  Winter Bird by Suran is one of my favorite songs  WINTER BIRD *cries*  My questions:  1) What are some of your favorite bands?  2) Is there any group you wish got more love?  3) What are your thoughts of Produce 101 S2? 

4) Is there anywhere you’d like to see (from like a time period or a place)?  5) What are some of your hobbies? 

6) What’s your favorite food(s)?

7) Is there any piece of advice that really stuck with you? 

8) What’s your favorite book? 

9) Have you ever been to a concert? 

10) Have you ever met a celebrity? 

11) What would you like to see change in the world? 

tagging: @wonfeels @boptokpop @ihavethedeanfluenza @summer-seoulstice @fingerpaintinq (if you guys want) and anybody else who would like to do it I tag you too! 

[bayronjosh2017]

Weightlifting Fairy August 17, 2017 Full Replay

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (Hangul: 역도요정 김복주; RR: Yeokdo-yojeong Gim Bok-ju) is a South Korean TV arrangement featuring Lee Sung-kyung in the title part. It is a transitioning sports show, propelled by the life of Olympic gold-medalist Jang Mi-ran. It pretense on MBC each Wednesday and Thursday at 22:00 (KST) beginning November 16, 2016 to January 11, 2017. The arrangement was a business disappointment and just arrived at the midpoint of single-digit group of onlookers rating of 4.6%. It positioned last against open telecom shows airing in a similar availability all through its run.However, it picked up a faction following among youthful watchers and got good audits.  Weightlifting Fairy Kim Book-joo ay isang South Korean series said telebisyon paglalagay star Lee Sung-Kyung said title role. It's a great sports drama, hango sa buhay ng Olympic gold medalist Jang Mi-ran.

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the female friendship in this kdrama is making me cry a bucketload of tears btw

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Actor YG Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung Looks Dating Secretly HOT NEWS https://youtu.be/_x3Uf_2zvjA YG actors Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung reportedly dating. Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung are reportedly dating. According to insiders, the pair got close after 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo' and started dating in January after the drama ended. One insider said, "They care for each other so much that their friends are all supporting them." YG Entertainment has not yet made a statement. source : Allkpop #Kdrama #Drama #Korea #YG #NamJooHyuk #LeeSungKyung #Dating #KimBokJoo #KpopTrends Subscribe to my channel for more video entertainment news : https://goo.gl/wnViTx ======================================================== Visit my Website : http://videokpoptrends.blogspot.co.id/ My Facebook Page : https://goo.gl/J6WiLR My G+ : https://goo.gl/VUqnOU My StumbleUpon : https://goo.gl/kdSLne My Flicker : https://goo.gl/kv2IoC My Quora Blog : https://goo.gl/kT6b9Q My Medium : https://goo.gl/ynqiM7 ========================================================

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Twitter

WATCH: #LeeSungKyung And #NamJooHyuk Cry Together At Final Shoot For “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo”… https://t.co/AV9e2XJEtz

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[moryevna]

more than anything, i really appreciate that jun-hyung was a friend to bok-joo in her hour of need and always moved at her pace and never made fun of the depth of her feelings (for jae-i)

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Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk Instagram Post Leads To DATING RUMORS https://youtu.be/uK4ilQ-ubkg Lee Sung Kyung's Instagram post leads to dating rumors with Nam Joo Hyuk. Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk wrapped up in dating rumors because of her recent instagram post. Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk are wrapped up in dating rumors. The rumors stemmed off from Lee Sung Kyung's recent Instagram post. The model-actress shared a photo from Coldplay's concert, which took place on April 15-16 in Korea. The picture is a blurry cut of a man's legs. The mystery guy in the photo is rumored to be Nam Joo Hyuk. Netizens who also attended the concert claimed that they saw Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk together at the event. On an online community, a netizen wrote, "Who else saw Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk? I danced right next to them in g1 lol" Lee Sung Kyung also deleted the photo almost immediately after the upload, which is adding even more suspicion about a potential relationship. Currently, netizens are reacting with comments, "I think they wanted to show off their relationship but their label told them to delete it lol", "That's totally a date. All the celebrities who get wrapped up in dating rumors get busted like that", "They're totally dating", "She wouldn't delete it if he was just her friend." The two stars have recently worked together for MBC drama 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo'. Is this a new celeb couple? source : Allkpop #LeeSungKyung #SungKyung #이성경 #성경 #Heybiblee #Biblee #YG #YGstage #YGKplus #Actress #KoreanActress #Couple#LeeSungKyung #Rumors #Dating #Kdrama #Kpop #KpopTrends Subscribe to my channel for more video : https://goo.gl/wnViTx ======================================================== Visit my Website : http://videokpoptrends.blogspot.co.id/ My Facebook Page : https://goo.gl/J6WiLR My G+ : https://goo.gl/VUqnOU My StumbleUpon : https://goo.gl/kdSLne My Flicker : https://goo.gl/kv2IoC My Quora Blog : https://goo.gl/kT6b9Q My Medium : https://goo.gl/ynqiM7 ========================================================

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Twitter

7 Loose Ends Everyone Is Watching Out For In “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” Final Episode … http://pic.twitter.com/B7WShx55cJ

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