Cold, cold, go away!

My cold and flu have been keeping me from writing reviews.  I just don't have the energy yet to think too much.

This weekend, I watched 7th Grade Civil Servant episodes 9 and 10.  Hm mm....What do I think about the progress in the story so far?  There really isn't a whole lot of progress in terms of the "mission".  With regards to the relationship between the two main characters, there could have been if not for Seo Won's younger brother.  Gil-ro was right when he said that her family's timing is always perfect.  Hahhahah!  Why do they always appear in the middle of crucial event?  I thought finally, they can move on from the push and pull game to the real thing but, oh well.  If that's how it should be.  But the writer better prepare something interesting later.  I am hoping.  The ending of episode 10 was epic.  This is not the first time that they have done something like this and I am excited for what's to come.

I have also seen the episode 2 through 5 of That Winter, The Wind Blows.  I like how Oh Soo's frozen solid heart starts to melt because of Oh Young's circumstances.  Yes, I wouldn't say innocence because she's not.  She has her own dark side.  Something that she shouldn't be blamed for but I would get into details on this some other time when I do the review.  I just really enjoy watching that show.  I normally feel bored watching melodrama but this is something different.  Sometimes, I wonder if the actors and actresses have to do with my liking towards it.  I haven't seen the movie and I don't intend to because that would probably ruin it for me.  I don't want to know what the ending could possibly be. 

And of course, how can I miss Pretty Boy Next Door.  Last Wednesday I tried to watch last Monday's episodes but I just don't have the energy to even last an hour in front of the computer.  On these two latest episodes, I don't really have a whole lot to say since there really wasn't anything significantly big that happened.  But hey, I might change my mind.  How?  Well, usually when I write my review, I watch the episodes over and over to see the different facets or depths if there is any.  I might see more than just what I first saw.  Who knows. 

For now, this would be it... See you next time! :)

Drama Review: That Winter, The Wind Blows Episode 1

That Winter, The Wind Blows

Episode 1



Oh Young

Song Hye Gyo is back in this intense drama and once again, she left me in awe of both her beauty and talent.  She’s the blind heir, Oh Young, of a big conglomerate, PL group.  Her parents separated when she was six which also cause her to grow up away from her mom and only brother.  After so many years, her dad fell ill and eventually died—if only the secretary that her dad trusted more than his own daughter did something when the alarm went off [in the chairman’s room].  It was the same time when she left their mansion to look for her brother which unfortunately was killed in a car accident while running after his Hyung whom he shared the same name—Oh Soo.



Drama Review: 7th Grade Civil Servant Episode 8

7^th Grade Civil Servant

Episode 8



Finally, they decided to be true to their feelings amidst the chaos and lies.
"You can close your eyes to the things you do not want to see, but you cannot close your heart to the things you do not want to feel.”



Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy was right when he said, "...pleasure lies not in discovering truth, but in seeking it."  I'm sure Do-ha is not finding it pleasurable now that he had discovered the truth. 



           This episode is a confirmation of feelings.  Do-ha confirmed that Seo Won doesn’t have any romantic feelings for him.  Seo Won and Gil-ro confirmed their mutual liking for each other.  Although Seo Won sets some boundaries— liking not loving—the truth that their feelings is beyond liking is undeniable.

Poll Result: Most Beautiful Korean Drama Actress

Who is the most beautiful Korean Drama actress?

Atleast among the list of actresses I included in the poll, it appears that Park Shin Hye is the most beautiful.  I don't know if her consistently popular show, Flower Boy Next Door had to do with the people's choice or just like me, a lot have noticed her innocent beauty.  Anyways, the result may not be "the ultimate result" because aside from the ones in my list, there are a lot of pretty Korean actresses.  Actually, Korea has the most beautiful, in my opinion, among Eastern Asian countries.  So anyways, here's the result:

Park Shin Hye -- 40%

Yoon Eun Hye -- 23%

Song Hye Gyo -- 20%

Kim Tae Hee --  11%

Kim Eugene --  6%

Thank you for all your support!!!

Drama Review: 7th Garde Civil Servant Episode 7

7^th Grade Civil Servant

Episode 7

It is getting harder and harder to find a good link to this show with English Subtitles.  I am a little disappointed that www.viki.com hasn’t been able to secure a license to air this legally here in the US.  They have always been really reliable when it comes to speed and of course being able to air the shows without any commercial interruptions.  In the meantime, www.dramafever.com is another alternative.

The beginning of episode 7 is the continuation of that crazy and hilarious scene with Seo Won’s parents.  Like I mentioned before, this drama is so good at making parodies on clichés whether intentional or not—I enjoy them all! There were more funny scenes in the past episodes than this one but the show is just as captivating.  It is surprisingly enigmatic in a way—showing the more serious side of their jobs as agents, makes the show more complex instead of a simple romantic comedy amidst the supposed complicated and dangerous life of NIS agents.  This show is an epitome of un-dogmatic romantic comedy.  The romance and the comedy facets were done in a way that both would look so natural. 

Excited About 7th Grade Civil Servant Episodes 7& 8

Help! I'm Addicted to 7th Grade Civil Servant!

I have been painfully pulling time for this day to come!  I am very happy to welcome Wednesday.  This means Episode 7 of my new addiction.  I can't wait to see what will happen to our Seo Won.  Will her cover be exposed?  How will Gil-ro take this?  And what about Do-ha?  How will he explain his presence in Seo Won's apartment, or worse him hiding in her closet?  How will Won Suk come into play to save every one's scalp from Seo Won's parents?!

I trust the people behind this drama to pull out some tricks under their sleeves to make this show even more riveting.

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 11 & 12

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 11 & 12

What can I say?  Episode 11 contained majority of the drama and realization of hidden feelings.  Episode 12 on the other hand has the fluffy stuff!  Both episodes were pretty short as usual but since the show maintained its feel good aura, I am pretty satisfied. 

In the beginning of episode 11, Dok Mi declared an ending to her relationship [whatever kind that was] with Enrique and everybody else including Jin Rak.  At first Enrique thought that Dok Mi pretty much chose the other over him but at the end he realized it was just her way of saying goodbye to Jin Rak.  This was a total disappointment.  Anyways, before that part, while in the museum she learned about Enrique's accident and she wasn't able to mask her real concerns about the first.  This was very apparent that Jin Rak knew he had to take her to the hospital where Enrique was.  It was a good thing that he wasn't hurt so badly and Dok Mi felt relieved.  Later, they both went back to her apartment.  She cooked something for him while he watches t.v.  Enrique noticed she already packed her stuff.  That's how he knew that the supposed date with Jin Rak was actually her last goodbye.  He wasn't able to resist getting upset.  In the end, he told her he will be gone-- he won't bug her anymore.  He turned around ready to leave when she stopped him and later confessed that she has been liking him. 

That scene was pretty dramatic specially that it ended with a kiss.  It wasn't the Jang Geun Suk kind of kiss which I must admit I was kind of hoping to see because Enrique has that kind of cuteness.  I wish Park Shin Hye could have done a better job-- all she needed was to open her mouth a bit!  Oh that would have been hot.  Looking at the details of what exactly happen in that few seconds of their lips together, Enrique opened his but hers was shut.  But, you know, it's alright.  That drama was still there.  I was toatlly touched by the scene-- the wasy she said her lines;  the way he gazed at her while she's confessing;  When he came closer to her and said, once again, he can hear her without her saying naything.  The sincerity was undeniable.  Unless I watch Asian dramas, I really won't be able to see innocence and love in one sentence, if you know what I mean.  In a lot of western movies, you'll see characters who will be totally nasty to each other then suddenly the woman will be on top of the man and all I can do is ask, "what the heck happened?!" That scene made me want to pull time as fast as I could until it's time to watch the next episode.

Drama Review: 7th Grade Civil Servant Episode 6

7^th Grade Civil Servant

Episode 6

“I’m sorry.”

“I followed you.”

“I couldn’t believe in you so I followed you.”

“You’re living the best out of your life.  But someone like me couldn’t believe in you.”

“I’m sorry about that.”

“I’m not feeling sorry about this.”

Drama Review: 7th Grade Civil Servant Episode 5

7^th Grade Civil Servant

Episode 5

            Kyung Ja who is now pretending to be Kim Jung Woo did a good job during the interview.  She was on her way out of the room when Gil-roo (Han Pil Hoon) stopped her.  He had questions about her identity.  He wanted to make sure that whatever information she wrote on her resume are all true and valid.  Once again, a battle of words between the two occurred which was thought to be entertaining by Mi Rae and the other company director.  It was funny to see how Gil-ro tried to control his disappointment when Seo Won (Kyung Ja a.k.a. Kim Jung Woo) blurted out that she has a lover and that she and her lover love each other.  That was so much “love” in one sentence!  Obviously he was jealous but oh boy, would he even let her have the privilege to rejoice over that!

            I like how Mi Rae can bring out the snobbish side of Gil-ro.  She herself is a smarty pants but she has the wits to back it up.  Her character is becoming more and more interesting as the show progresses.

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 10

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 10

“This isn’t all of a sudden.”

“Honestly I was trying to find a reason.”

“Trying to find a reason not to leave.”

“The reason I can’t leave is in me.”

            These are some of the lines Enrique told Seo Won.   He doesn’t want to leave.  He hoped the reason not to leave would just present itself like the book company, the theater, the gaming company. But it didn’t.  Despite that he can’t leave…

“It’s okay so far.”

“You can stop right now and leave.”

“I was deceiving myself like that.”

“But you know me.   Once I start the game, I need to see how it ends.  I can’t just end it here.”

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 9

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 9

            This episode picks up from the last one when Seo Young asked Enrique in front of both Tae Joon and Dok Mi [primarily because of Tae Joon] to go back to Spain with her.  When I first heard her I thought, gosh, what is her problem?  Why does she have to drag Enrique with her?  But later when she left on her own after Tae Joon didn’t show any reaction but a cold “take care”, I realized that what she did was her last shot to getting any concrete proof of how much Tae Joon really values her.  Unfortunately things didn’t go her way.

            Dok Mi, on the other hand, is very hard to figure out.  At least on Enrique’s perspective, it is kind of hard since she doesn’t really say much especially when it comes to her true feelings about things in front of people involved.  In addition, she always avoids a conversation when she is the subject.  Sometimes I wonder, what is she really trying to avoid?

Drama Review: 7th Grade Civil Servant Episode 4

7^th Grade Civil Servant

Episode 4

“There’s only one path I take.  It’s all for the country.”

“Making mistake is better than having regrets.”

“This is something I am doing for my colleagues.”

“They would be with me whether we live or we die.  I have to believe in them.”
                                                                                           ~ Gil- ro

            The game continued.  Won Suk has 4 kings.  Gil-ro has a pair of ace.  Won Suk obviously has the winning combination.  He should have won but he chose to give in—he let Gil-ro win by showing only 2 of his cards.  Everyone was happy that they got their salary back. 

            I think Gil-ro’s words are like reminders of Won Suk’s friend and comrade, Sung Joon.  It was a pretty cool scene that featured Gil-ro’s maturity and readiness.  He may be a little childish in ways more than one but there is something in him that differentiates him from the rest.  Very subtly, this episode showed how keen of an observer he is.  The ear movement of Won Suk which he obviously did on purpose was observed only by Gil-ro.  His conclusion may not be 100% accurate but that’s partly because it’s a test.  His sensitivity to what’s going on in his surrounding is undeniable.

Drama Review: 7th Grade Civil Servant Episode 3

7^th Grade Civil Servant

Episode 3

            “That’s right.  My father is a diplomat.”  Kyung Ja answered with her confidence rising through the roof.  She followed it up by reciting all of her supposed personal information—address, security number, siblings, etc. with so much conviction that even the lie detector was bamboozled.  Young Soon announced what flashed onto the screen in subtle amazement—“true”.  Gil-ro was baffled and surprised.  He knew it was all a lie but he couldn’t understand how she’s able deceive the detector.  The tension was getting higher and Won Suk knew he needed to step in.  “Are you in your right mind?  What’s the motive of this training? This isn’t the place to tell the truth,” Won Suk blurted out.  The new recruits were so convinced with Won Suk’s acting just as much as they were with Kyung Ja’s lies.  Before they were dismissed, Kyung Ja was penalized by 15 points.  She harshly pulled all those lie detector wires taped on her during the polygraph testing and left the room stomping.  But before that, she gave Gil-ro a piercing look.

Drama Review: 7th Grade Civil Servant

7^th Grade Civil Servant

Episode 1&2

******

Kim Kyung Ja & Han Pil Hoon

            Due to the economic crisis being experienced by South Korea, the unemployment rate went up.  Students have a harder time paying their tuition fees.  One of those students is Kim Kyung Ja.  She has several part time jobs to manage going to school.  There were times when she had to stop due to lack of financial capability to enroll.  On the other hand, a son of a businessman chose to study to become a member of NIS—a civil servant, without having to worry about financial glitch.  Although his dad is totally against his plan, he is determined to pursue his dreams which started after he watched the James Bond Movie, 007.  This is our male lead, Han Pil Hoon.  He lives a lifestyle a far cry from that of Kyung Ja.  He drives a fancy car, living his dreams and on his way to his ultimate goal—to be a real life James Bond.

Looking Back: Marry Me, Mary

Looking Back:

Marry Stayed Out All Night/ Marry Me, Mary

Before that kiss, how can I forget this scene…

Mae Ri:  I was supposed to be with someone I loved!  You ruined it!  You jerk!

Moo Kyul:  Mae Ri…

Mae Ri:  You said you didn’t see me as a girl!

Moo Kyul:  You said you didn’t see me as a guy.

Mae Ri:  You told me not to like you…because of the contract…

Moo Kyul:  You too…said you didn’t like me…

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 8

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 8

            It was a total disappointment that the only reason why Dok Mi grabbed Enrique’s arm away from Seo Young, was because she saw Tae Joon coming.  She remembered that Enrique didn’t want to be a hindrance to the relationship of Tae Joon and Seo Young so she didn’t want Tae Joon to misunderstand anything. 



That look is telling me he wasn't just shocked because of what Dok Mi did but also because of how he felt at that moment.

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 7

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 7

            Everyone speculated that there is something special going on between Enrique and Dok Mi since it appeared as if the first is living with the latter.  Jin Rak invited Enrique to go to the roof top of their apartment building for a confrontation.  However, what supposed to be was an affray, ended up being a fracas of words between two stalker-ish individuals. 

Drama Review: Cheongdam-dong Alice Episode 16 ~ Finale

Cheongdam-dong Alice

Episode 16 ~ Finale

"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within."

~Ramona L. Anderson~

            Seung Jo Found out who bought his paintings, which opened the doors of opportunities for him.  He felt like a laughing stock for he planted revenge to the very same person he is most thankful for.  All this time, he thought his revenge towards his father was successful.  He thought when he came back to Korea as a successful businessman that he had proven his dad his worth and what he’s capable of achieving on his own—without the help of his father. 

            His cognizance of the Chairman’s vital contribution to his triumphs was almost an embarrassing wake-up call—an easy street was paved especially for him.  He was already closed to any explanation no matter how much his father tried to tell him, that his success was a result not solely because of his painting being sold but also because of his ability.  His sense of reason was already clouded by can of worms. 

Drama Review: Cheongdam-dong Alice Episode 15

Cheongdam-dong Alice

Episode 15

            The series is nearing its end.  In this episode, Se Kyung was successful in stopping Seung Jo from once again running away.  But the fights were inevitable.  It was like a pendulum; as they continue to crash into each other the pendulum continues to sway.  That’s what gave life to it.  Otherwise it will be nothing but a paper holder.

Celebrety: Kim Tae Hee

Kim Tae Hee—A Classic Beauty

            I must say there are a lot of beautiful Korean actresses that just as good actresses as they are beautiful.   But of course many of these actresses didn’t start good to begin with.  One good example is Kim Tae Hee.  Although she was well accepted as a CF star, I read articles about her before, that mentions her flaws in acting but after a while she has gained respect from viewers.  With her role as Choi Seung-Hee, she started to get the appreciation of the public.  Now, she’s not just a beautiful face, she has created a character that’s only hers.

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 6

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 6

                This is an episode full of misunderstandings.  From the very beginning when Tae Joon felt like Enrique and Seo Young are making a fool out of him to when everybody directly or indirectly connected to Dok Mi thought she is living with Enrique.  The whole thing was like misunderstanding after misunderstanding.  But even so, they all make sense.  However, there was an instance when the misunderstanding occurred because of something that didn’t make sense and I will get into details about that later.

                In this episode, Enrique is doing a great job getting over his first love, Seo Young.  There were no crying or outrageous nonsense.  He goes on with his life, does what he is in Korea to do, and bug Dok Mi.  Fate is on his side.  Good for him.  The writer created a situation where Enrique gets the opportunity to realize his new found goal while he is in Korea.  That is, of course, to get Dok Mi out of her shell.  Since Enrique is an interesting figure, then why not have him write an autobiography and since Dok Mi is an editor then there you go—a concoction that make sense.  His interesting existence + her job + Enrique’s persistence = fate?  That could be, right?  Otherwise, how is it that she can express herself more when she is with Enrique or when she’s talking to him and not with anyone else, including Jin Rak?

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 5

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 5

            Aaah!  So there was the accidental kiss!!!  So how does Dok Mi cover that up with lies? Hmmm…interesting.

Drama Review: Cheongdam-dong Alice Episode 14

Cheongdam-dong Alice

Episode 14

Finally episode 14!!! I am caught up.  Seung Jo’s reaction was a total surprise to me.  Like I said before, I was expecting something else, like a super crazy cussing and bad-mouthing.  But nothing like that except in this episode he told her he’s going to kill her if she says one more word about the lie.   In this episode, it’s the men’s turn to do the talking.  The confrontations among the girls were all done by their eyes.  Ironically, they were fiercer than their words! And the drama, amazing!

            Just like what Dong Wook said, Seung Jo didn’t acknowledge reality.  He saw the two women in the video, Yoon Joo and Se Kyung, as two people that resemble people he knows.  In Hwa was puzzled.  She looked like she felt almost stupid for even showing the video considering the reaction she got from the recipient.  Seung Jo left the conference room like nothing bad happened.  On the contrary, when he got into his office, he seemed to know exactly what happened there; exactly what he saw but how he would deal with it is yet to known.   Meanwhile, Dong Wook shared more about Seung Jo’s condition, when he was in Paris, to Se Kyung; how he suddenly disappeared and how he lost his sanity for a year.  He added that if this is to happen to Seung Jo again, he will be like a ticking bomb.  You won’t know when and where he will explode. 

Drama Review: Cheongdam-dong Alice Episode 13

Cheongdam-dong Alice

Episode 13

            Tommy Hong came to Se Kyung to relate the bad news that arrived earlier than him.  Seung Jo wasn’t pleased to see him.  Tommy orchestrated some alibis and when the opportunity arose, he took the cellphone and deleted the file.  Luck was on their side this time.

            In Hwa noticed that her brother and Yoon Joo seemed to be normal—no fights or anything of that sort.  She wondered if her brother actually seen the video or something else happened in between.  Meantime, all is well between Seung Jo and Se Kyung. 

            Yoon Joo confronted Tommy Hong.  She wants explanation as to how In Hwa got a hold of the video.  They were in the middle of this conversation full of anxiety when Se Kyung arrived.  Then there came In Hwa.  The inevitable happened—Yoon Joo asking for forgiveness, Tommy Hong, doing the same thing.  But not Se Kyung.  She has nothing to ask for forgiveness for.  Instead, she put things into perspective.  Why is she considered a flower snake (gold digger) when In Hwa isn’t?  In fact they are in it for the same reason except for Se Kyung, Cha Seung Jo is not another business deal.  He is her whole world.  For a minute there In Hwa looked crushed but she wasn’t brought up to lose over few harsh words that speak of the truth.  She came back with a vengeance.  With her shark tongue, she put Se kyung back to her supposed place saying she will show her the clear difference between them two.  After In Hwa left, Tommy Hong looked at Se Kyung with a hint of admiration.  He has always been impressed by her astuteness.  Now he’s even more impressed by her flair.

Drama Review: Cheongdam-dong Alice Episode 12

Cheongdam-dong Alice

Episode 12

            Chairman Il Nam was happy that Seung Jo attended the memorial rites.  He was laughing while looking at Se Kyung’s picture.  He probably knew who was able to make Seung Jo do what he normally wouldn’t do.  Seung Jo on the other hand claimed his prize for doing well—a kiss from Se Kyung!

            In Hwa was really upset upon seeing the video.  Now she feels that Yoon Joo and Se Kyung played tricks on her or something of that sort and called them gold diggers.  Yoon Joo sensed that there was something wrong; that there was more to In Hwa’s silence when she came to the study room.  She just doesn’t know yet. 

Fashionista Picks Coat and Hairstyle

Hair:

Park Shin Hye’s not so perfect curls give her hair just the right amount of body that exudes both sexy and chic.  Perfect for women on the go.  Curl your hair with about 1-inch curler and brush your fingers down your hair to create that messy look.  If your hair is like mine—with a mind of its own, with the right hair styling product, your problem is solved. 

Wool Coat: 

The removable faux-fur collar gives this wool-blend coat by Esprit a soft luxurious style. 

The drop waist contour takes this coat from common to fun!  This goes well with dark skinny jeans or leggings and slouch boots just like what the model is wearing. 

This coat is available at Macy’s in black and emerald green.

Drama Review: Cheongdam-dong Alice Episode 11

Cheongdam-dong Alice

Episode 11

            Il Nam and In Hwa’s family are furious for the same reason but to two different individuals.  The common ground:  Han Se Kyung and Cha Seung Jo.  Seung Jo just announced that he’s marrying Han Se Kyung. 

            The confrontation between father and son was to be expected.  On the other hand, In Hwa’s brother took all his furry to Tommy Hong who was at that time like a child who got caught doing totally unacceptable.  His head was down and his tail hiding between his legs.  There was nothing he could say to appease neither In Hwa’s brother nor her mother!  But of all the condescending things that was said to Tommy Hong, the one thing that ignited his anger was about him not being a real designer but a matchmaker.

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 4

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 4

            Jin Rok decided he’s not just standing still and watch a new comer snatch the girl he values for so long.  What used to be a secret lover from next door is now running to fight for his love.  If he was a cheetah or a raging lion at best, he could have had a chance to catch up with a moving car.  But he wasn’t.  So his last resort was to scream, “STOP!”

            The car stopped.  Not because they heard him but because of a biker crossing the street.  Dok Mi looked really funny when she gave Enrique a hands-off-my-chest-jerk look at Enrique when he placed his arm really closed to her chest [to protect her from lunging forward].

            The guts, the effort, determination went down the drain and the poor Dong Hoon was the only one left to receive all of Jin Rok’s rage.  It didn’t make sense to Jin Rok how was everything was so easy for Enrique—first, the webtoon, now the girl.  He found her first.  He noticed her value first, so who is Enrique to just cut in and take his place in line.

            Jin Rok was a total scrooge the whole time.  He got even grumpier when Dong Hoon kept on mentioning Enrique in their conversation.  The poor thing; he couldn’t figure out what’s going on with Jin Rok nor have any idea what he did wrong to get all his shouting and grump cookies.

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 3

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 3

            Dok Mi woke up in Tae Joon’s apartment.  Enrique brought her there after she fainted.  There are so many things about her past that hasn’t been cleared yet so at that point I was just as confused as Enrique. 

            Dok Mi looked at her apartment through Tae Joon’s window.  It is the very same window that provides her the opportunity to have a good look at him every day.  Then there was Enrique’s voice advising her that she should be checked by a doctor.  When Enrique mentioned that his brother (or cousin) is a doctor and he’s coming home soon, she realized who he was referring to so suddenly said she’s leaving. 

            Enrique stopped her and complained about her leaving without even saying a “thank you”.  Hurriedly, she gave thanks and was about to go ahead and leave but once again he stopped her by holding onto her hand.  He looked sad at first but he suddenly changed his mood and very casually said he is about to do something very difficult, so he would like her to stay with him.  Dok Mi looked puzzled.  In the middle of all that, the perfect man came.  Dok Mi was in awe!

            Enrique figured that Tae Joon was wondering who the guest was so he mentioned that she is a neighbor.  Tae Joon then introduced himself.  On the contrary, Dok Mi was agog at Tae Joon’s presence that instead of introducing herself, she said she’s leaving.  Enrique caught her right away and lectured her about introducing oneself in return when someone introduced himself.  So, she introduced herself very laboriously.  She was stuttering like her heart was going to jump out of her mouth.  Enrique mimicked her then told Tae Joon than Dok Mi is staying for dinner.  She wanted to oppose but it was too late.  The two guys already made that choice for her.  This was also when Enrique realized that he hasn’t told her his name and so he did.  Wow, from a loner, don’t-wanna-have-to-face-people to having dinner with her dream boy is sure a big leap!

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 2

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 2

            Jin Rok read the note Dok Mi left on his door.  As expected of our frugal heroine, she enumerated different ways to reduce maintenance fees.  Actually at first I thought the notes are from Watanabe.  My bad! J

            The introverted and solitary Dok Mi who feels anxious every time she is out of her element mentioned in the later part of her note a favor:  if Jin Rok could take her place to be the representative in the next demonstration.  And she required an answer by the afternoon.  Jin Rok was of course reluctant about it because he was already once the representative and he doesn’t necessarily like the job.

            Dong Hoon noticed the note, grabbed it from Jin Rok, and reacted about one item in the list—not flushing after peeing!  Jin Rok thought he is being shallow by not able to read between the lines.  He told Dong Hoon that it has to do with poverty and that it is something people hide.  He was almost insinuating that the very person who wrote the list is being frugal because she needs to be.  Huh!  It’s not like they don’t need to!  Then typical of Dong Hoon, he thought that Jin Rok was being weird for having that kind of mentality.

            Jin Rok checked whom the message was from and the text states room 402 [and he knows who that’s from].  He approached the door to head to apartment 402 when he heard the doorbell.  He wasn’t really expecting anyone so he was stumped to see a stranger with a basketful of goodies smiling at him.  Watanabe introduced himself.

            Meanwhile, Dok Mi was back to secretly watching Han Tae Joon.  She realized that “Blackie” is safe.  She tried to capture Tae Joon’s every move but ended up getting caught by Enrique who was watching her the whole time.  She can’t help but focused the binoculars to Enrique because of too much bewilderment.  Enrique signaled to her that he sees everything she is doing.  She closed her curtains out of shock.  She was disoriented that she didn’t realize what Enrique tried to tell her until after she thought about it again.

Drama Review: Flower Boy Next Door Episode 1

Flower Boy Next Door

Episode 1

            I am bummed that Viki.com still doesn’t have the license to air Flower Boy Next Door.  It is the only website that shows dramas for free with little to no commercials, plus I don’t really have to worry about possible viral attacks to my computer.

            Anyways, the first episode was more like an introduction of all the characters that will have a major role in Go Dok Mi’s life.  I couldn’t think of anyone who could have done a better job playing the cute, socially challenged, sometimes a little creepy, peeping tom character than Park Shin Ye.  That’s a compliment, by the way. J

            So, the guy she’s been spying is Tae Joon who is a cousin of Enrique Geum.  She didn’t expect that Tae Joon actually lives in the apartment building right across hers.  On top of that, she can see his place from her window which leads to her buying this child toy binoculars from a convenient store.  How convenient that it actually works!