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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Wow!My week had been really crazy; it was only today that I got the chance to watch the dramas I am following.Hopefully before I ran out of energy today, I’d be able to catch up on my writing.My fingers have been itching to update my blog but unfortunately time was a luxury for me last week and probably this week too.
Episode 10 of Cheongdam-dong Alice was a delight.Finally, our leading lady found the courage to face her fears head on.In this episode there is balance of crying and fun—which is good!This series is supposed to be a romantic-comedy, in the first place.Although, honestly, even the comedy part, is not really comedy, rather it is cute like one of those light, feel-good series.I don’t consider this a problem, though.I think it is just fine but if you are looking for some hard-core acting that will leave you contemplative and introspective then this is not for you, especially not this episode.It is pretty straight forward.It’s not like the secrets revealed are “secrets” to us viewers, right?Nonetheless, this episode is like a good breathing ground for the main characters because here, they are one.
The beginning was the last scene of episode 17—that was one of the most awaited by the faithful viewers of this under rated drama.I simply don’t understand but I don’t really care either.This drama is one of the best, and that’s it for me.
Because this scene is more than just an exchange of lines but rather an exchange of deep-seated emotions that hits me in all the right spots, I decided to present it in its raw form.So here it is:
Go Eun:Where have you been?
Anthony:Did you finish the script?Don’t catch cold in this cold weather.Hurry and go in.
Go Eun:Until when are you going to hide that?Until when are you going to hide the fact that you’re going blind now?You said what, depression?Didn’t you say it’s none of my business so don’t bother?
The First Shop of the Coffee Prince is the story of Go Eun Chan and Han Kyul.Eun Chan’s life is very challenging.Her family has a lot of debt and to help pay for them she has to do odd jobs.She has to forget her sexuality because the priority is always money.She’s existing not living.Almost all her waking hours are allotted to nothing but work.When other girls are out with friends, she is out delivering foods on her motorbike; when girls her age are still enjoying their beauty rest, she is already up, on her bicycle delivering newspapers and milk.On the flip side is Han Kyul whose life is the exact opposite of Eun Chan.He has a lot of time in his hands to do whatever he likes to do.It is safe to say that he lacks certain maturity or sense of responsibility that Eun Chan has, as a result of his status in life.He is the grandson of the owner of a big food company.
Han Kyul’s grandmother wants him to settle down so she set him up to different dates.Han Kyul is very much in opposition to this so he hired Eun Chan to pretend like his gay lover to turn off his dates.The first meeting of the two wasn’t this incident, though.In the beginning of the series, Eun Chan delivered some food to Han Kyul’s condo [as one of her part time jobs].The second was when he thought that Eun Chan was in cahoots with a guy who snatched the bag of Han Yoo Joo. Han Yoo Joo was the ex-girlfriend of his cousin that he likes ever since they were younger. So there were several incidental meetings before the agreement between them.In these meetings, he thought Eun Chan is a guy which explains why he hired her to be his fake gay lover.
After a while, Han Kyul realized that Eun Chan is someone he can trust so when his grandmother assigned him to manage a run down, dying, coffee shop, he hired Eun Chan.Now, this business is not something Han Kyul wants to manage because for one, he has to work with the old man who was already managing it plus the fact that it is literally getting ready to get eaten by the ground.The place was, way, way, way past its glory days.But of course, he didn’t really have a choice.
Since it was decided that all employees will be males, Eun Chan was hesitant about working at the coffee shop because she is a girl and at first was worried that she might get caught.But the strong commitment to support her family and pay off the debt encouraged her to just go on with it.It will be such a huge help because it is more of a full time job.
Being around Han Kyul a lot, made Eun Chan see his good side.Slowly she developed romantic feelings for him but she couldn’t let it show since the dude thinks they are the same [gender].It was a good thing that she has someone who she can express her thoughts to—ironically, it’s Han Kyul’s cousin, who used to be Eun Chan’s crush!
Later on Han Kyul will also develop romantic feelings for Eun Chan which will make things more complicated especially for the first since the whole time he thinks Eun Chan is a guy.Gong Yoo was especially commendable in this part of the series for making the viewers feel what he was feeling—the frustration, pain, and the fun side of it.
The life and love of the four characters, Eun Chan, Han Kyul, Yoon Joo, and Choi Han Sun (Han Kyul’s cousin) will all be intertwined that definitely makes the story interesting.But aside from them the other members of the coffee shop will not be short of your expectations.Hong Gae Sik (the ex-president of the shop), Sun Ki (the waffle maker), Jin Ha Rim, and Min Yeop sure add spice to the show.
This series is a kind that will make you laugh, cry, and feel inspired.Although, there were dramas [and crying], I still consider this series pretty light.If you are looking for something that will make your heart flutter without the heavy melodramatic scenes, I recommend this series.
Once again, thank you for reading and have a good one! J
On the rooftop/parking lot, Cha Seung Jo/Jean Thierry Cha was looking for Han Se Kyung.He, in all his heart’s content and although worried about how she could possibly react, revealed his real identity.Se Kyung on the other hand, after realizing that she has no way out from here, pretended that it was all new to her.She played a masquerade despite her perturbation.She kept telling herself she was doing fine; that her pretense is working.It didn’t work for me though.It was so obvious that she wasn’t surprised at all.She wasn’t even half as freaked-out as she was in the elevator.But, lucky for her Seung Jo was drowning with overflowing emotion at that moment—she was saved by…amour?The whole time, Tommy Hong was watching and Se Kyung’s awful acting only bolstered his nihilism regarding her sincerity towards Thierry Cha.He was in total disbelief with what he was witnessing!
Going back to the two leads, Seung Jo kept on saying sorry to Se Kyung and the latter, deep inside her, is saying sorry towards the first.Se Kyung has a reply to everything Seung Jo told her.The thing is she couldn’t voice them out.At some point here, as reply to him, she, in her head said, I should have told you before.This is of course referring to the plot she had orchestrated.What I don’t get is why she is not saying the truth now.This is the best time since he is also confessing on his “accidental” lies.It’s not like she consciously searched for him to be her white rabbit, right?Her feeling for him is real anyways.Plus, little do they know, there are more storms to come their ways so they better start patching up some holes now or else their shelter will get crushed to pieces to the point of it being unrecognizable.Her friend Yoon Joo gave her warnings before too, so what the fudge?!
Anthony Kim:I deceived you, I betrayed you, I was mean to you, despite that, when did you start liking me?
Lee Go Eun was left wondering what exactly happened that Anthony was saying the things he was saying and that he even have tears in his eyes.
The next scene is a playback of Anthony’s doctor while he was walking in a hospital lobby and while he was researching about his condition.His research took him to the conclusion that his condition has no cure at present. I’m thinking he went to another doctor for a second opinion.He came home, looked at himself in the mirror, almost ready to cry.After taking an anti-depressant, he took out the book about braille.Then, there is a voice playback of his first doctor telling him to prepare for the future, referring to him being blind.This playback is like a representation of him remembering what his doctor said to him.He then went for a walk.He stopped upon seeing a family taking pictures and there was his young self, looking at him.From there, he went to a church, looked up at the cross and asked what the percentage of him going blind is.His tone is questioning; why him, is his mom not enough, why now when he already found the reason why he makes dramas, and why now when he already found someone who showed him the real reason of creating dramas.
Wow!There are 4 new drama series coming up this January.Now whether they are all worth our time is still too early to tell.The synopses of all the dramas are not really enough to say whether a drama is good or not.Just like those indie films.The description makes it sound like the movie is boring but when you actually watch the film, it’s actually really interesting!So anyways, I made a list of the series that I know are coming up, so far this January.I’m crossing my fingers on some of them, to be honest with you.
A Hundred Years Inheritance
·This will be aired Saturdays and Sundays starting January 5 by MBC and will take the place of May Queen
·Genre: Romance, Family
·Main CastLee Jung Jinas Lee Se Yoon
Eugeneas Min Chae Won
Choi Won Youngas Joo Yeon
Shin Goo
Kim Soo Mi
Han Go Eunas Uhm Ki Ok
·This is a story of a family that runs a noodle house for three generations and Eugene’s character is one of the granddaughters who came back after the divorce.
·I have seen the preview and it looks to me that this has both comedy and drama to it specially the part when Eugene, while in hospital gown randomly asks help from a stranger and at some point in the preview called the guy “yobo” and Lee Se Yeon (Lee Jung Jin) was shocked.I just hope that once again it’s more comedy than heavy drama.I noticed that even in what is supposed to be a comedy, drama series that the drama part tend to take over the whole show which kills the comedic errors of the characters.Although, I enjoyed a lot of them regardless but for January, I am just hoping for something light.It’s been a while since I’ve seen Eugene in a drama and she was always good before so this should be good, right?
This week on looking back, the drama I picked is The Greatest Love.This is a story of Go Ae Jung and DokkoJin.Ae Jung was a member of a girl group, The National Treasure Girls which was popular 10 years ago.The group was disbanded and everyone, except for one member who knows the truth behind the separation, blamed it all on Go Ae Jung.There were so many negative speculations about her which caused her showbiz career to collapse.Although she is still in the business, her brother who is her manager almost has to beg for projects for her.
There was an unexpected incident that led to her meeting with Dokko Jin.He is a popular movie star and is at the peak of his career.At first he doesn’t want to have anything to do with Ae Jung but a series of events caused them to be involved with each other.
There is also Yoon Pil Joo who is an oriental medicine doctor who will develop a romantic interest towards Go Ae Jung and will get his chance through the reality dating show.Both Dokko Jin and Yoon Pil Joo fall for Ae Jung both on and off the screen.
Although a lot of Cha Seung Won’s fans didn’t like Gong Hyo Jin to be his partner in this drama, I still think that there wouldn’t have been another actress who could have given better justice to Ae Jung’s character.I think she was believable in her acting and if you will watch the series you will find that there is a good chemistry between the two.They both did a great job in this drama!
Below is a slide show of some scenes from the drama series.Enjoy everyone!
My favorite episodes in this series so far are episodes 5 and 6.In episodes 5 and 6, Han Se Kyung realized that she is falling for Seung Jo as “Secretary Kim”.I was hoping for more fun moments watching this couple but it was cut short by her goal of meeting a rich man for a husband.I’ll let the photos speak for me just this time…
Episode 5: In the project room in Se Kyung's college where she made the emotion dolls. At this time she already knew that "Secretary Kim" avenged her against Tommy Hong.
The last scene of episode 5 -- finally a turning point!
A scene from episode 6
The last scene of episode 6-- this is Han Se Kyung going back to her reality.
Short Review before I dissect Episode 8:
Episode 7
At the end of episode 7 Han Se Kyung’s friend told her that “secretary Kim” is actually Jean Thierry Cha, the CEO of Artemis Korea.
Cha was told by his secretary that Han Se Kyung likes him (him as “Secretary Kim”).
Episode 8
While in the elevator, Han Se Kyung, upon knowing the truth about “Secretary Kim”, didn’t know what to do, so instead of coming out of the elevator she stayed inside to avoid meeting him.
