I've been watching a bunch of other dramas, and someone recommended 'Atashinchi
no Danshi'. Is anyone watching it?  Is it worth the time?

Clover
Admin

I didn't get to watch much of it because my internet went down! GAH!  I'm just
about to start catching up on all the stuff I missed out on.  I have like a TON
of things to watch.

AS soon as I watch the first couple of episodes I'll tell you if it's worth
watching.

Clover
Admin

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  I have not heard of this one.  Is it worth the download?

  Kimberly




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I just started watching this drama on the recommendation of a   friend. I'm in
the middle of watching a few other shows so I am really behind. Has anyone else
been watching it? What do you think about it?

  Clover
  Admin

Gah! My internet has been down forever! Finally I'm back, yeah! So I thought I
would give out some recommendations.

Not all of dramas/movies are new or complete.

Smile (Japanese Drama)
Description:
Hayakawa Bito has a Filipino father and a Japanese mother, but he was born and
raised in Japan and has never visited the Philippines. The ever-smiling Bito
works at Machimura Foods during the day, and at night, he works a part-time job
trying to make his dreams come true. One day during an incident at a bookstore,
he meets a girl named Mishima Hana, who lost her ability to speak due to an
accident. But even though she can't speak, Bito is drawn to her beautiful smile.
However, Bito becomes wrongly suspected by the police for a crime, and after
meeting the lawyer Kazuma, the issue begins to grow... Together, Bito, Hana, and
Kazuma will go through challenging times and have to overcome many obstacles.


Cinderella Man (Korean Drama)
Description:
A story of a rich man (Lee Joon Hee) who switches lives with a man who looks
identical to him only the difference between them is the other man is poor (Oh
Dae San). Seo Yeo Jin is a girl who studies at fashion design school in Paris
but returns to Korea after her life is turned upside down when her father dies.


Romance Zero (Korean Drama)
Description:
Romance Zero is a 16 epsiode drama which mainly focus on 4 different characters
who work at a wedding planning company or match making company. While they help
others find romance, they themselves have a hard time finding one true love.
Each episode will carry different love story involving their customers


Antique Bakery (Korean Movie)


Meitantei no Okite (Japanese Drama)
Description:
The original writing is a short mystery collection that takes a humorous
approach to many of the genre's cliches. Matsuda stars as the "famous detective"
Tenkaichi Daigoro, while Kashii Yu plays the female lead as a rookie cop.


Miss No Good (Taiwanese Drama)
Description:
Jiang Xiao Hua is a jewelry store owner with no sense of style. When prince
charming Jia Si Le came back from Japan wishing to marry her, she blackmailed
Tang Men, a poison-tongue style guru, into helping her become a lady.


My Queen (Taiwanese Drama)
Description:
What will happen when Shan Wu Shuang, a 33 year old beautiful, hardworking yet
single woman, meets Lucas, a 25 year old romantic and handsome regular worker?
There is an 8 year age difference – what kind of story would then be created? A
story that will let us laugh and let us cry. I'm not defeated! I'm the Queen!


*Personal Favorite
What Star Are Your From
Description:
Seung Hee, after losing his girlfriend in a tragic accident, left for 3 years.
When he came back, he sought to make a film in a rural area. Someone caught his
eye – Bok Shil, who looks exactly like his deceased girlfriend, Hye Soo. Seung
Hee followed Bok Shil in order to get some answers, and ended up falling for
her. Still the questions remain, is he attracted to Bok Shil because of the
memories of his ex-girlfriend, or does he like Bok Shil for who she is? What
happens when competitors come into the picture and families opposing their love?

I just started watching this drama on the recommendation of a friend. I'm in the
middle of watching a few other shows so I am really behind.  Has anyone else
been watching it?  What do you think about it?

Clover
Admin

Just watched the first episode of Meitantei no Okite.  It's really rather cute! 
It's a mystery show, with a little twist. The main characters know that they are
in a tv show and talk to the camera.

Matsuda Shota, better known as Nishikado Sojiro from Hana Yor Dango, plays
Tenkaichi Daigoro a Super Dective.  And he is adorable.

Looking for something fun and lighthearted to watch, this is a good bet.  As of
right now only the first episode seems to be out, since the show started airing
last month.

Clover
Admin

Found this off another website (dramadeans.com).  Had heard they were going to
make a second one, but haven't founf out much more than this for now.

"Production as an Asian drama: Producers say, "We will cast at least one out of
either Song Hye-gyo or Rain"

The KBS drama Full House, which aired in 2004 and earned much love not only in
Korea but throughout Asia, will be producing a season 2 as a pan-Asian drama
with participation from Korea, China, Japan and other countries. Full House is
the drama that shot Rain to fame throughout Asia as a skilled dancer and singer.

Director Park Chang-shik of Kim Jong-hak Productions told Herald Biz on the
24th, "In preparation for making Full House Season 2, writer Jo Jung-hwa has
worked for two years. Currently, the scripts for the first four episodes have
been completed. Since Korean, Chinese, and Japanese actors will be
participating, the drama will be filmed in those countries."

Clover
Admin

I recently watched this movie and loved it. I know its based on a manga
but I knew nothing else about it.  It stars a few actors that people
would know. Joo Ji Hoon, who most remember as the crown prince in Goong
/ Princess Hours, has really grown up. He is almost unrecognizable in
this role. And Kim Jae Wook (1st Shop of Coffee Prince) draws your eye
to him whenever he is on screen, and is quite amusing with his 'demonic
gay charms'.  So if you want to watch fun and even dark at times I
recommend this.  Clover Admin

Kimberly try here ! 

Hope that helps. I haven't seen it yet, but it's on my list of dramas to get to.  There are just so many!  I know I'm really behind on this one. 

Clover
Admin

Hi!
Thank you for letting me join your group.  I love Asian dramas because unlike
the American soaps, they ahve a beginning, Since AZN is now off the air I have
ahd to come to the internet to find more, however it is difficult to find
complete series that have english subtitles.

As for what I would like to see, I am open to any and all suggestion, just no
horror movies.

As for my favorite, I like Korean dramas, BUT I enjoy those from Bangkok, Japan
and a few others as well.  It depends on the story line and the actors.

Looking forward to suggestions and possible sites to download and view more! 
Currently I am watching Air City, but I have not been able to find episode 14
and 15 to download.  The torrents keep stalling.

Kimberly

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I have a small (for now) blog I created to go along with the group.

http://kdramasociety.blogspot.com/

I'll mainly be posting about dramas, movies and even anime that I find
interesting and worth taking you time to look at.  I'll try to add some info
about actors, the drama and such.

So wish me well and take a look.  Feel free to e-mail me if there's something
you'd like to see posted!

Clover

Okay, so I have been away for way to long. Due to personal stuff. But I am back
now and ready for a bunch of new drama stuff!

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*NOTE- No spoilers here for those who haven't seen the entire show yet*


While as many of you know there are some great new dramas that are out there. 
Right now the hottest of all is Boys Over Flowers (Korean version).

Okay here's my take. The overall story was fairly good. I liked most of the
cast, but I had a few expections. For some reason I just couldn't get into the
two main characters Lee Min Ho as Goo Joon Pyo, and Koo Hye Sun as Geum Jan
Di.They seemed to over the top at times, and Koo Hye Sun seems to be able to
show only two expressions.

I was more interested in Chu Ga Eul (Jan Di's best friend) and So Yi Jung
relationship. Plus, I think I have a slight crush on Kim Hyun Joong as Yoon Ji
Hoo.

If I had to pick I would still choose the Japanese version of the show.

Clover

Hallo!

I'm trying to update the site to cater to all the members more.  I'm going to be
adding new links, suggesting dramas/movies, and a few other ideas I have on tap.

So here are a few questions:

1) Are you new to asian dramas?
2) Where do you get your info on dramas?
3) What type do you prefer? (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, etc.)
4) Would you like news updates on stars or shows?
5) Would you like a list of recommended dramas/movies?

There you go!  That wasn't hard.  If there is anything more you would like to
see, drop it in.  I'll see what I can do.

Clover

Thanks Lady Rui!  I actually just started watching You Are My Destiny
2 weeks ago and, even though it is crazy long, I like it so far.  It
is a little stressful and who, if anyone, is Sae Byuk going to get
with?  Hmmm.

I actually already watch J-dramas and T-dramas.  I am currently
watching Miss No Good (T) and Oh! My Girl (J).  I think I am going to
watch Innocent Love (J) too but I haven't checked out the first epi
yet.  Oh, and Love or Bread (T) just aired on Saturday so I am
planning to check that out when it is subbed.

My sister and I love Nodame Cantabile!  I don't know if Ueno Juri has
been in anything since Last Friends which I haven't watched.

:)  Have a good day!

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try japanese dramas and taiwanese drmas. for korean, YOU ARE MY DESTINY
has extended it's airtime for good ratings.

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not the high school setting and it looks like soshi is now the
younger brother and their character profiles were switched.


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It is good. Watched the whole thing and it was great. I laughed and
cried. Such a good drama. One I would definitely recommend.

CAT

For those of you who are fans of manga-ka Yuu Watase be happy!

Absolute Boyfriend (Zettai Kareshi) is being translated online now.  It
looks like at least 7 episodes so far.  Though the story line has been
adapted for TV it's worth a look.

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Izawa Riko is a temp worker in search of a boyfriend, and she ends up in
possession of a "robot" known as Night Tenjo, who is programmed to be the
perfect boyfriend. However, this creates a love triangle with a distinguished
young man at her company who has feelings for her.
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See ya!
Clover

I am really excited!  I just bought Goong w/ English subs on Ebay!  I
had started watching and then was never able to finish and find it
with English subs.  Now I can.  I heard it was really good...

cmdmce

It was my favorite paper.  It was owned by out-of-state investors who went
bankrupt from other bad investments.  There is another one I can read
called the METRO.

With AZN going off the air, there is less drama in my life.

JJC



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Wow, your local paper!  That has to be really tough.  Where could you get
not only your news about the city, but local information about events and
such?  Was that the only paper in town?

  We used to have 2 newspapers that issued 2 editions daily.  We are not
down to one, but we also have 3 smaller free publications.  One Hispanic,
one African-American and one general edition.

  Well, I will have to start scouring the net for foregin films and
international news.

  Kimi

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Hi everyone!

Thought I would give this group another try and see if we could get
some conversation's going or at least share link so we can see the
Asian drama programs.

April 9th, 2008 AZY, The Asian Network was taken off the air - that
means that we could no longet see dramas there in the America's. I was
in the middle of watching Here Comes Ajumma when the setwork stopped!
The last episode to air was 153 and with the way it ended I just know
there has to be more!! Also Coffee Prince did not finish as well as a
few other shows. I was so sad. I am looking for links to view the
dramas on line or places to purchase them. Unfortunately I only read
english so I need subtitles for my movies.

Well, I am open to suggestions!
Kimberly