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Sorry if you've been asked this a million times, but who are your favorite couples from the last couple years?
Congratulations Anon! This ask is AMAZING and I've never been asked it before! Shocking right?? :P
My favorite K-Drama Couples 2023- Spring 2024
NOTE: I tried to include 2022 but my list got too long :)
Moving (Bong-Seok & Hee-Soo, Joo-Won & Hye-Won & Doo-Shik & Mi-Hyun): It's very obvious by this list how much I love this drama and how many blorbo-from-my-shows it created for me. And I know I'm only reviewing couples, but I was blown away by this drama. I don't even LIKE superhero shows, but I made an exception for this one and I'm so glad I did. If you like character development and plays on good vs. evil, I highly rec this! Bong-Seok and Hee-Soo are one of my favorite couples EVER and I loved the softness and epic romance of Joo-Won & Hye-Won. (And we all know that scene at the rainy window with Bong-Seok and Hee-Soo). These couples are really EVERYTHING.
Tale of the Nine Tailed: 1938 (Lee-rang & Yeo-Hee): This is the only time I've ever watched a season two and liked it better than season one. It's probably because it featured my favorite tragic half fox Lee Rang and gave him a love line with a mermaid. The two are SO sweet together---SOB!
Tell me That You Love Me (Mo-Eun & Jin-Woo): Wow. Maybe one of the softest couples I've ever seen in existence. Just watching them together was like a warm blanket in front of a cozy fireplace. I didn't like the ending choice which is a shame, but the drama was super well done and I still think people should watch it. There is also a very cute high school couple too!
The Eighth Sense (Jae-Won & Ji Hyun): not to be dramatic (just kidding!) this is the best bl kdrama I've ever seen. Literally this is it! I don't even want to tell you about the couple because I want you to just watch it! I'm dying for the writer to make another one because we need more queer media like this one!
Crash Course In Romance (Haeng-Seon & Chi-Yeol): Give me a noona romance featuring a man who has not felt warmth in 1000 years (ok not literally but this dude needs to have a warm meal made by an amazing lady!) This drama fell apart at the end (this seems to be a theme this year) but the couple makes it worth watching.
King The Land (Gu-Won & Sa-Rang): If you're looking for a low stakes, totally fluffy, rom com with TONS of chemistry (featuring MY BIAS!), King the Land is for you. Amazing skinship, kisses and just like a really fun duo to watch. Plot? Not so much but there are a billion good moments-- just look at the tags: They are full of cuteness.
Love After Divorce Season 4 (Benita & Jerome): Listen, I know I'm cheating by putting a reality tv show on this list but if you're in the mood for one, I highly recommend this season (it's on Netflix). Benita and Jerome will steal your heart and they are still together! I'm rooting for them. <3
See you in my 19th Life (Ji-Eum & Seo-Ha, Da-Hoon & Cho-Won): My bias Shin Hye Sun kills it in this drama featuring past life romance. Honestly it's not fair because this drama is totally my vibe so I'm obviously going to love the mains. But when a drama gives you more than one love line and they are both interesting and lovely?? Chef's Kiss!
Dr. Slump (Jeong-Woo & Ha-Neul): This drama TOTALLY fell apart at the end and left us all very disappointed, but that's not because our leads weren't a perfect couple! They bonded over mental illness and even took their meds together. Communication: check. Comfort/Healing: check. Chemistry: check!
The Story of Park's Marriage Contract (Yun-Woo & Tae-Ha). You probably don't know this but I've been following Bae In Hyuk's career since we was in silly little web dramas. Seeing him as a lead is really wild! To be fair, he's not nearly the actor that Lee Se Young is, but do we care about that when there's a time slip romance drama featuring a historical lady who's been thrown into the future and has to fake marry someone who looks just like her de*d husband for reasons??
Thank you so much for this ask - it was super fun!! Maybe I should do 2022 next?? :D
#kdrama#i love a list#king the land#kdrama recommendations#crash course in romance#tale of the nine tailed#ask#kdrama couple#the story of park's marriage contract#dr. slump
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Moving (무빙) - Whump List
Whumpee : Kim Doo Shik played by Zo In Sung, Jang Joo Won played by Ryu Seung Ryong and Kim Bong Seok played by Lee Jung Ha
Synopsis : Kim Bong Seok, Jang Hee Soo and Lee Gang Hoon attend the same high school. They look like ordinary students, but they have special abilities that they inherited from their parents. Kim Bong Seok has the ability to fly, while Jang Hee Soo has excellent athletic abilities and is able to rapidly recover from injuries. Lee Gang Hoon has uncanny power and speed. These three students try to hide their special abilities from other people, while their parents struggle to protect them from being used by other people. (MDL)
Genres : Action, Thriller, Mystery, Supernatural
Note : If you don't like it when it's too violent or graphic, this show is not for you.
Warning! Possible spoilers below!
Kim Doo Shik
Ep 1-7 : None
Ep 8 : Trying desperately to hold on to a plane
Ep 9 : Surrounded by snipers and special forces
Ep 10-11 : None
Ep 12 : Manhandled, pinned to the ground, at gunpoint (by the one he loves), teary-eyed — At gunpoint, shot, collapses, holding his arm, electrocuted, pinned to the ground, handcuffed
Ep 13-17 : None
Ep 18 : Shot at — Chained, at gunpoint — Shot in the arm, collapses, chained, captured
Ep 19 : None
Ep 20 : Chained in prison, freed
Jang Joo Won (He has regenerative powers)
Ep 1 : Hits his thumb with a hammer, wincing in pain
Ep 2-6 : None
Ep 7 : Hit by a car, rolled over multiple times, bloody, seemingly dead — Bloody violent fight, multiple bones broken, keeps regenerating
Ep 8-9 : None
Ep 10 : Knifes sticking out of his body, cuts his belly open — Hit by a car, broken bones, looks dead — Gets run over by a truck — Wakes up from a nightmare — Hit by a car (again, on purpose) — Drugged, dizzy, collapses, passes out — Tied up in a car, Wakes up, crying, screaming, car pushed inside the water, manages to free himself, almost drowns — Crying
Ep 11 : Bottle smashed on his head — Big fight, arm literally on fire, stabbed and impaled variously, bloody, chased, hit by cars, crushed by cars, half dead
Ep 12 : Scared, screaming (comedic) — Dropped from high in the sky
Ep 13 : Sobbing
Ep 14 : Big fight, impaled, thrown around, the usual — Crying
Ep 15 : Puts his hand in a deep fryer
Ep 16 : None
Ep 17 : Punched, like a lot, it’s not pretty, passes out
Ep 18 : None
Ep 19 : Punched multiple times — Thrown around, punched, choked, the usual, a whole building collapses on him, impaled, shot in the head, collapses
Ep 20 : Takes the bullet out of his eye — Shot multiple times — Wears an eyepatch
Kim Bong Seok
Ep 1 : Wakes up from a nightmare
Ep 2-6 : None (except some falling down)
Ep 7 : Tries to control his power, keeps flying and then falling back down, emotional, crying
Ep 8-16 : None
Ep 17 : Goes through a window, small cuts on his face — Stepped on, pinned to the ground, thrown around, groaning in pain
Ep 18 : Fighting, punched, concern for him
Ep 19 : None
Ep 20 : Fighting
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To finish off the year, here's my TOP 23 Ships from dramas I watched in 2023
1. Kim Doo Shik ♥ Lee Mi Hyun
Moving
2. Cha Jin Woo ♥ Jung Mo Eun
Tell Me That You Love Me
3. Seo Do Guk ♥ Han Yi Joo
Perfect Marriage Revenge
4. Xin Qi ♥ Min Hui
The Love You Give Me (C-Drama)
5. Choi Kang Ho ♥ Lee Mi Joo
The Good Bad Mother
6. Dongfang Qincang ♥ Xiao Lanhua
Love Between Fairy and Devil (C-Drama)
7. Jung Ki Ho ♥ Seo Mok Ha
Castaway Diva
8. Moon Jang Yeol ♥ Bong Ye Bun
Behind Your Touch
9. Gu Won ♥ Cheon Sa Rang
King the Land
10. Cho Yong Pil ♥ Cho Sam Dal
Welcome to Samdalri
11. Yoo So Joon ♥ Song Ma Rin
Tomorrow With You
12. Kang Hee Shik ♥ Kang Nam Soon
Strong Girl Namsoon
13. Dong Go Yun ♥ Jung Da Eun
Daily Dose of Sunshine
14. Gong Tae Gyeong ♥ Oh Yeon Doo
The Real Has Come
15. Jang Seon Gyeol ♥ Gil Oh Sol
Clean With Passion for Now
16. Cha Min ♥ Cho Se Yeon
Abyss
17. Heo Joon Jae ♥ Shim Cheong
Legend of the Blue Sea
18. Kim Tae Hee ♥ Baek Dong Joo
May I Help You
19. Jung Gu Won ♥ Do Do Hee
My Demon
20. Nam Si Heon ♥ Han Jun Hee
A Time Called You
21. Jang Tae Sang ♥ Yoon Chae Ok
Gyeongseong Creature
22. Lee Kang ♥ Moon Cha Young
Chocolate
23. Cha Eun Ho ♥ Kang Dan Hee
Romance is a Bonus Book
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Lee Jung Ha Talks About His Role in ‘Moving’ and How He Feels When Apartment Residents Recognize Him in the Elevator
Lee Jung Ha, the rising star who played Kim Bong Seok in the hit K-drama ‘Moving’, recently opened up about his experience working on the show and how it changed his life. In an interview with Elle Korea, he showed off his charming personality and his resemblance to his character.
Lee Jung Ha's Popularity Skyrockets Thanks to 'Moving'
‘Moving’ is a webtoon-based K-drama that tells the story of a family with supernatural powers who try to hide their secrets from the world. Lee Jung Ha played Kim Bong Seok, the son of Kim Doo Shik (Jo In Sung) and Lee Mi Hyun (Han Hyo Joo), who inherited his father’s ability to fly and his mother’s supersenses.
(Photo : Elle Korea)
(Photo : Elle Korea)
The show was a huge success, garnering praise from critics and viewers alike. It also boosted the popularity of Lee Jung Ha, who impressed the audience with his acting skills and charisma.
Lee Jung Ha revealed that he is now being recognized in public thanks to ‘Moving’. He said, “I felt loved, especially when the apartment residents recognized me in the elevator!” He added, “It’s amazing, and I feel motivated to do well.”
(Photo : Elle Korea)
(Photo : Elle Korea)
He also shared that some people asked him to fly like Bong Seok. He joked, “If you want, I can make you a flying gesture.”
Lee Jung Ha on Closeness With Go Yoon Jung, Kim Do Hoon
Lee Jung Ha also talked about his relationship with his co-stars, especially those who were around his age. He said that he was closest to Go Yoon Jung, who played Jang Hee Soo, Bong Seok’s friend and love interest.
“I had most of the fun and happy moments on set, but Yoon Jung helped me a lot so that I could do well without losing my smile, even when it was difficult at times,” he said. He added that Go Yoon Jung was like an older sister to him in real life.
(Photo : Lee Jung Ha Instagram)
He also mentioned Kim Do Hoon, who played Lee Kang Hoon, Bong Seok’s rival and Hee Soo’s ex-boyfriend. He said that they didn’t have much screen time together, but they were close on the set.
“I enjoyed every moment, whether we were complaining or laughing,” he said, referring to his friendship with Kim Do Hoon and Go Yoon Jung.
Lee Jung Ha, Jo In Sung's Father-Son Closeness Delights Public
As ‘Moving’ came to an end, Lee Jung Ha expressed his gratitude to his fans and his on-screen parents, Jo In Sung and Han Hyo Joo. He posted some behind-the-scenes photos on his Instagram account, showing their warm chemistry.
Kim Do Hoon
He wrote, “Thank you for loving Kim Bong Seok. I learned a lot from Doo Shik and Mi Hyun. I love you.”
Jo In Sung replied to his post as if he were Kim Doo Shik. He wrote, “I have to go somewhere. Come and get your booze on.” The fans were delighted by their father-son interaction and praised their acting.
‘Moving’ was one of the most popular K-dramas of 2023, attracting millions of viewers worldwide. It was also praised for its original story, thrilling plot twists, and stellar cast.
(Photo : Lee Jung Ha Instagram)
Lee Jung Ha proved his potential as an actor with his role in ‘Moving’. He showed his versatility, charm, and talent in portraying a complex character with a hidden power. He also gained many fans who admired his personality and appearance.
Lee Jung Ha is expected to continue his rise as a star in the Korean entertainment industry. He has already received many offers for new projects and endorsements. He said that he wants to challenge himself with different genres and roles in the future.
What did you think of Lee Jung Ha’s performance in ‘Moving’? Are you looking forward to seeing him in more dramas? Let us know in the comments below!
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I have a question (or rather questions but this is the most pressing one), will the drama adaptation differ from the webtoon? Cuz in the webtoon it's very open ended and we don't get a substantive family reunion...
Am i the delusional one for thinking Doo Shik is in trunk and is going to either save Bong Seok or Mi Hyun (although she is a boss and could possibly break those soldiers, I don't make the rules, it's just facts)??
Am i delusional for hoping that I get to see the family reunion in real time, that I get to see friends reuniting in real time?
I'm not even asking for a happy ending per se ( depends, it needs to be done well) I just want a substantive ending. I just don't want the ending to be a "silhouette of a person is seen in real time, he may or may not be Kim Doo Shik on the way to see his family after 10 years" .
#moving kdrama#kdrama#my mind actively thinks about moving#feels nice to be so invested in a show after a while#but also I want answers damn it#also i just realised if anyone read the 3rd tag without context it makes little sense#but yes my mind does also think about literally moving around from place to place lol
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My Review of Korean Drama Moving.
Moving is a Korean drama about three teenagers Kim Bong Seok, Jang Hee Soo and Lee Gang Hoon who have inherited superhuman abilities from their parents. Kim Bong Seok can fly, Jang Hee Soo can heal herself and Lee Gang Hoon has super strength and speed. Their parents try to shield them from those who would harm and exploit them especially the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Hee Soo transfers to Bong Seok’s high school and Bong Seok falls in love with her at first sight. Bong Seok’s mother Lee Mi Hyun worries about her son constantly and lives in fear that the NIS will come after her son like they did his father Kim Doo Shik. Hee Soo’s father, Jang Joo Won is a former NIS special agent who only wishes to provide his daughter with a safe and comfortable life. Gang Hoon’s father Lee Jae Man is under constant surveillance by the NIS because of his superhuman strength and speed and mental disability. Moving has a happy ending and is definitely worth taking your time to watch and enjoy.
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#laughter in waikiki#goblin#hwayugi#eulachacha waikiki#kdrama#icons#lee dong wook#kim jung hyun#lee seung gi#gong yoo#cha seung won#son seung won#jaewon#lee yi kyung#lee hong ki#kang dong goo#kim shin#song oh gong#bong doo shik#wang yeo#jeo pal gye#p.k#lee jun ki#ma wang#woo whee#jung jae won
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Bu şey değil mi ya ben.
#eulachacha waikiki#laughter in waikiki#kang dong goo#kim jung hyun#chun joon ki#lee yi kyung#bong doo shik#kdrama#korean#replik#hayat#life#vazgeçmek#korean boy
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Strong Woman Do-Bong Soon matching icons!
credits to seozkjin (tweet) or like/reblog this post please c:
#strong woman do bong soon#swdbs#icons#kdrama#matching icons#park bo young#park hyung shik#park hyungshik#park hyungsik#kim jisoo#ji soo#jisoo#ahn min hyuk#do bong#do bong soon#in gook doo
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OMG wait a sec here, boy!!! I was not expecting to see them together like this!!!! 😍😍😍
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Shin Min Ah, Kim Seon Ho y Lee Sang Yi prueban la química en su primera lectura de guion para una nueva comedia romántica ¡Se han publicado imágenes detrás de escena para la primera lectura del guion de “Seashore Village ChaChaCha” (título literal)! Como un remake de la película “Mr. Hong”, el próximo drama romántico de tvN trata sobre la dentista Yoon Hye Jin y Hong Doo Shik, conocido como el Sr. Hong en el pueblo de Gongjin. Los actores Shin Min Ah, Kim Seon Ho, Lee Sang Yi, Gong Min Jung, Kim Young Ok, Jo Han Chul, In Gyo Jin, Lee Bong Ryun, Cha Chung Hwa, Lee Yong Yi, Shin Shin Ae y Kang Hyung Suk, estuvieron presentes en la primera lectura de guion junto con el director Yoo Je Won y el guionista Shin Ha Eun. Shin Min Ah interpreta a la dentista Yoon Hye Jin, una mujer que tiene belleza y cerebro. Es atrevida y adorable, pero también torpe a veces. Kim Seon Ho ha tomado el papel de Hong Doo Shik, quien técnicamente está desempleado pero es un experto en trabajos ocasionales, ayudando a todos en la ciudad. En la primera lectura del guion, los dos actores principales dibujaron sonrisas mientras impresionaron con su asombrosa química. Lee Sang Yi también mostró sus fuertes habilidades de actuación mientras se transformaba perfectamente en su personaje Ji Sung Hyun, un PD (director de producción) de programas de variedades. Además, todos los actores secundarios, incluidos Gong Min Jung, Kim Young Ok, Jo Han Chul, In Gyo Jin, Lee Bong Ryun, Cha Chung Hwa, Lee Yong Yi, Shin Shin Ae y Kang Hyung Suk, se sumergieron por completo en su personajes, mostrando una excelente actuación y un gran trabajo en equipo. “Seashore Village ChaChaCha” está programado para estrenarse en la segunda mitad de este año a través de tvN. ¡Estad atentos a las actualizaciones! Cr. Soompi en español . . #ShinMinAh #KimSeonHo #LeeSangYi #GongMinJung #KimYoungOk #JoHanChul #InGyoJin #LeeBongRyun #ChaChungHwa #LeeYongYi #ShinShinAe #tvN https://www.instagram.com/p/CQGnTQhr0VX/?utm_medium=tumblr
#shinminah#kimseonho#leesangyi#gongminjung#kimyoungok#johanchul#ingyojin#leebongryun#chachunghwa#leeyongyi#shinshinae#tvn
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Hey, I was wondering if you have any recommendations of kdramas where the boy falls for the girl first ? Love your blog, thanks :D Ps: sorry for any mistakes, English is not my first language
Your english is GREAT anon!
K-Dramas where the Boy Falls First
[Updated list 10/20/19)
When the Camellia Blooms: It’s love at first site for Hwang Yong Shik when he encounters a single mom and her son. Dong Baek considers herself unlucky and is being stalked by a murder and has all sorts of problems falling in her lap, but Yong Shik is super protective and totally heart eyes for her no matter what.
Angel’s Last Mission: A kind-hearted and adorable angel falls in love with The World’s Biggest Grump. Get your tissues ready.
One Spring Night: Yoo Ji Ho & Lee Jung In She likes him pretty fast if I’m honest but does fight the urge, where he is just puppy heart eyes from the start.
He is Psychometric: Lee Ahn & Yoon Jae In AND 2nd couple Lee Dae Bong and Kim So Hyun Both boys are totally into the girls so this is like a double whammy of cute boy likes girl first love stories.
Flower Boy Next Door: Everyone is in love with Go Dok Mi She has a love triangle but Enrique Geum is freakin’ adorable and works super hard to bring her out of her shell.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo: This is tragic and I don’t recommend unless you want to be left in a devastated puddle but doesn’t everyone think Wang So and Heo Soo are a grump and sunshine pairing (even though there isn’t a lot of room for sunshine)?
Search: WWW: Bae Ta Mi & Park Mo Geon Noona romance where he aggressively courts her but she doesn’t consider him relationship material due to the age difference. They do hook up but she resists an actual relationship for a while.
Encounter: CEO Cha Soo Hyun & Manic Pixie Dream Boy Kim Jin Hyuk Most noona romances have the guy being super into the girl and the girl resists their charms because of age and status, and this is totally like that.
Ho Goo’s Love: Ho Goo & Do Hee He looooooooooves herrrrrr :P
Just Between Lovers: Kang Doo & Moon Soo He likes her first, like waaaaaay first back in time. The two of these lovelies are my faves so, yeah
Secret Love Affair: Lee Sun Jae & Oh Hye Won Because she’s married and is much older, she tries to fight loving him, but he is super into her the minute he sees her. Intense noona romance warning.
Romance is a Bonus Book: Cha Eun Ho & Kang Dan Yi Because she’s older and always thought of Eun Ho as a friend, she didn’t notice how much he loved her at first.
Shopping King Louis: Louis & Bok Sil These cuties are so adorable and Louis sees her on TV and just basically falls for her instantly. I’m not sure she’s exactly uninterested in him but she has a bunch of stuff to worry about so she’s not really thinking romance right away.
Strong Woman Do Bong Soon: Bong Soon & Min Hyuk Min Hyuk is so into her, he has a painting of her in his CLOSET ok while she’s mostly pining for a bossy sexist cop.
The Package: Ma Roo & So So She’s a tour guide so she has no interest in getting involved with any of her clients but Ma Roo is a bit charming and totally likes her.
What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim: Kim Mi So & Yeong Joon I’m not 100% sure this one counts but I think it’s pretty obvious that he really likes Mi So but she knows he’s too conceited to date so turns him down at first.
#kdrama#kdrama recommendations#when the camellia blooms#one spring night#strong woman do bong soon#I LOVE MY LISTS#thanks for the list ask anon
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K-Drama Recommendation Masterlist
RICH GUY POOR GIRL
Coffee Prince (2007) 커피프린스 1호점 ~
Genre: Food/Friendship/Comedy/Romance/Drama
𝐆𝗼𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝗼𝗼 ~ Choi Han Gyul
𝐘𝗼𝗼𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐞 ~ Go Eun Chan
Choi Han Gyul is the grandson of chairwoman Bang of Dong-in Foods, a company that has a thriving coffee business. He has never had a job and does not care for responsibility. Han Gyul is hung up on his first love, Han Yoo Joo, who only sees him as a friend.
Go Eun Chan is a 24-year-old tomboy who is often mistaken for a guy. Her father died when she was 16 years old and since then she has taken over as the breadwinner in her family.
When Han Kyul and Eun Chan meet, he, not knowing that she is a girl, decides to hire her to pretend to be his gay lover so that he can escape the blind dates arranged by his grandmother. After getting an ultimatum from his grandmother, Han Gyul takes over a rundown old coffee shop, later renamed "Coffee Prince," to prove that he's capable, both to his grandmother and to Yoo Joo. In order to attract female customers, he only hires good-looking male employees. Eun Chan, desperate for money, continues to hide her gender to get a job at Coffee Prince.
Director: Lee Yoon Jung
Secret Garden (2010) 시크릿 가든 ~
Genre: Comedy/Romance/Drama/Melodramatic/Supernatural
𝐇𝐲𝐮𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐧 ~ Kim Joo Won
𝐇𝐚 𝐉𝐢 𝐖𝗼𝐧 ~ Gil Ra Im
The drama tells the story of Kim Joo Won, an arrogant and eccentric CEO who maintains the image of seeming perfection, and Gil Ra Im, a poor and humble stuntwoman whose beauty and body are the object of envy amongst top actresses. Their accidental meeting, when Joo Won mistakes Ra Im for actress Park Chae Rin, marks the beginning of a tense, bickering relationship, through which Joo Won tries to hide a growing attraction to Ra Im that both confuses and disturbs him. To complicate matters further, a strange sequence of events results in them swapping bodies.
Director: Kwon Hyuk Chan/Shin Woo Cheol
Personal Taste (2010) 개인의 취향 ~
Genre: Comedy/Romance
𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝗼 ~ Jeon Jin Ho
𝐒𝗼𝐧 𝐘𝐞 𝐉𝐢𝐧 ~ Park Gae In
Jeon Jin Ho is a straight guy who is mistaken as gay when he applies to become Park Gae In's roommate. His hobbies include organization and ironing, and he's known for his stoic poker face. He's a stickler for cleanliness, but he also has a talent for figuring out a women's feelings. Gae In is very trusting even though she has a habit of being betrayed. However, that doesn't stop her from giving people the benefit of doubt and Jin Ho is no different. How will Gae In react when she finds out that her gay roommate is not actually gay at all and that he has fallen for her?
Director: Song Hyung Suk/Noh Jong Chan
What’s WrongWith Secretay Kim (2018) 김비서가 왜 그럴까 ~
Genre: Friendship/ Business/Comedy/Romance
Park Min Young ~ Kim Mi So
Park Seo Joon ~ Lee Young Joon
The series revolves around the narcissistic Lee Young Joon, the vice president of a company run by his family. He is very self-absorbed and thinks highly of himself, so much that he barely acknowledges the people around him. Lee Young Joon has a capable and patient secretary Kim Mi So who has remained by his side and worked diligently for 9 years without any romantic involvement. However, Mi So now wants to set her life & focus on herself so when she decides to resign from her job, hilarious misunderstandings ensue. After 9 years of their strictly-workplace relationship, can it now develop in something more?
Director: Park Joon Hwa
SUPERNATURAL
Goblin (2016) 도깨비 ~
Genre: Comedy/Romance/Fantasy/Melodrama/Supernatural
Gong Yoo ~ Kim Shin
Kim Go Eun ~ Ji Eun Tak
Kim Shin was once an unbeatable general in Goryeo's military who died a tragic death. He now possesses immortality but is tired of living while everyone else around him dies. For 900 years, Kim Shin has searched for his bride, a mortal who can pull out the sword and end his life. One day, he encounters Ji Eun Tak, a positive, upbeat high school student who can see the dead and has gone through tragic events, yet still stays strong. She claims to be the Goblin's bride who can end his immortal life, but what appears to be an easy task, only gets complicated, as the two fall in love.
Director: Lee Eung Bok
Moorim School (2016) 무림학교 ~
Genre:Action/Romance/School/Drama/Martial Arts/Fantasy
𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐮𝐧𝐖𝗼𝗼 ~ Yoon Shi Woo
𝐇𝗼𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧 ~ Wang Chi Ang
𝐒𝐞𝗼 𝐘𝐞 𝐉𝐢 ~ Shim Soon Duk
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝗼𝗼 𝐉𝐢𝐧 ~ Hwang Sun Ah
The Moorim School is a hidden school that can only be seen by special individuals, it isn't focused solely on high academic scores but on physical abilities. The school teaches its students great virtues which include honesty, faith, sacrifice, and communication. The teachers and students at the school come from different countries and each has their own stories. Everything is very extraordinary and normal until a student who doesn't seem to fill the role wanders into the academy and changes the destiny of all the students.
Director: Lee So Yeon
Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (2017) 힘쎈여자 도봉순 ~
Genre: Action/Thriller/Comedy/Romance/Drama/Supernatural
Park Bo Young ~ Do Bong Soon
Park Hyung Shik ~ Ahn Min Hyuk
Ji Soo ~ In Gook Doo
Do Bong Soon is a petite, unemployed woman who is honest and kind. She appears little and sweet on the outside, but she is in fact very, very strong. In her family, for generations the women have been gifted Herculean strength to use for the greater good. If abused, however, their power will be taken away. Whilst standing up for herself after gang members bully her, she finds herself approached by Ahn Min Hyuk, the handsome and somewhat childish CEO of Ainsoft, a gaming company. Ahn Min Hyuk, who holds a great distrust towards the police, witnessed the whole exchange of Bong Soon's superhuman strength, and now wants to employ her as a bodyguard after being threatened by an unknown enemy. Min Hyuk falls in love with super-strong Bong Soon at first sight, but there's a catch. Bong Soon has eyes for someone else; police officer and childhood friend, In Guk Doo, whom she has known since high school. When chaos ensues after a series of kidnappings in Do Bong Soon's hometown of Dobong-dong, Dobong-gu, Bong Soon must decide whether to use her strength and stand up to evil, or play it safe and keep her powers hidden from the world. Combined with the love triangle she faces between In Guk Doo and Ahn Min Hyuk, as well as having to keep Min Hyuk safe, Bong Soon's life is thrown into turmoil. Can she use her strength for the greater good, or will it prove in the end to be too much?
Director: Lee Hyung Min
He is Psychometric (2019) 사이코메트리 그녀석 ~
Genre: Thriller/Mystery/Comedy/Romance/Drama/Fantasy
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐉𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝗼𝐮𝐧𝐠 ~ Lee Ahn
𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐧 ~ Yoon Jae In
𝐊𝐢𝗺 𝐊𝐰𝗼𝐧 ~ Kang Sung Mo
After losing his parents in a fire, Lee Ahn acquires the power of psychometry, the ability to read a person or an object's past through physical contact, and he decides to use it to take bad people down. While he does not know how to control his power yet, he meets Yoon Jae In who tries her best to hide her painful secrets. Together with his foster guardian, prosecutor Kang Seong Mo, and the latter's colleague, investigator Eun Ji Soo, they team up to solve an elusive case that has been haunting the lives of Ahn, Sung-Mo, and Jae In. The case revolves around the life of prosecutor Kang his mother and father who were the main cause of the fire. Jae In and Lee Ahn heal each other through their past present and future and find the culprit.
Director: Kim Byung Soo
Memorist (2020) 메모리스트 ~
Genre: Action/Thriller/Mystery/Crime/Supernatural
Yoo Seung Ho ~ Dong Baek
Lee Se Young ~ Han Sun Mi
Dong Baek has an extraordinary ability. He can peer into the memories of whoever he touches. With his supernatural power, get it done attitude, and eye-pleasing looks, he is fervently revered worldwide as a superstar detective. However, when his punches meet with suspects before words, he can be a bit of a headache to his comrades. Starting from the age of twenty, Han Sun Mi is the youngest to have passed the bar exam, obtain a doctorate in criminal psychology, and become a senior superintendent in the police force. Having solved five cold cases that even a detective with supernatural powers couldn't do, she is a genius profiler. She has a secret that drives her to do what she does. These two highly-skilled professionals meet their match—a serial killer with abilities that transcend theirs combined. It's going to be a fight worth watching.
Director: So Jae Hyun, Kim Hwi
Tale of the Nine-Tailed (2020) 구미호뎐 ~
Genre:Action/Suspense/Thriller/Horror/Romance/Fantasy
Lee Dong Wook ~ Lee Yeon
Jo Bo Ah ~ Nam Ji Ah
The mythical nine-tailed fox, or gumiho, Lee Yeon had to settle in the city many centuries ago. Able to transform into human form, he eradicates supernatural beings that threaten the mortal world. His real aim is to find the reincarnation of his lost first love.
The talented television producer Nam Ji Ah works in a show that features urban myths. In the past, her parents were involved in a mysterious car accident and disappeared, and she suspects that Lee Yeon might be connected with this accident.
The half-brother to Lee Yeon is the captivating Lee Rang. Despite being half-human himself, he harbors a deep-seated contempt for all people. For sport, he will unleash his seductive prowess upon his human-du-jour, by promising to grant them their wishes, only to trick them into paying a hefty price for their earthly desires.
Director: Kang Shin Hyo
PSYCHOLOGICAL
Heal Me Kill Me (2015) 킬미힐미 ~
Genre: Psychological/Comedy/Romance/Drama
Ji Sung ~ Cha Do Hyun
Hwang Jung Eum ~ Oh Ri Jin
A traumatic childhood experience leaves Cha Do Hyeon, suffering from memory loss and dissociation. The latter has resulted in the creation of seven distinct personalities. Wanting to regain control over his life, he asks Oh Ri Jin, a first-year psychiatric resident, to help him, but she eventually falls in love with one of his personalities. Ri Jin’s twin brother, Oh Ri On, a famous mystery novelist, investigates Do Hyeon and his family.
Director: Kim Jin Man, Kim Dae Jin
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) 사이코지만 괜찮아 ~
Genre: Psychological/Comedy/Romance/Drama/Family
𝐊𝐢𝗺 𝐒𝗼𝗼 𝐇𝐲𝐮𝐧 ~ Moon Gang Tae
𝐒𝐞𝗼 𝐘𝐞 𝐉𝐢 ~ Ko Moon Young
𝐎𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞 ~ Moon Sang Tae
The story of a community health worker at a psychiatric ward who lives on 1.8 million won (approximately $1,520) a month and a storybook writer suffering from an antisocial personality disorder. A man who denies love and a woman who doesn’t know love defy fate and fall in love, finding their souls and identities in the process.
Moon Gang Tae is a community health worker at a psychiatric ward who was blessed with everything including a great body, smarts, ability to sympathize with others, patience, ability to react quickly, stamina, and more. Meanwhile, Ko Moon Young is a popular writer of children’s literature, but she is extremely selfish, arrogant, and rude.
Director: Park Shin Woo/Jung Dong Yoon
MEDICAL
Emergency Couple (2014) 응급남녀 ~
Genre: Comedy/Romance/Drama/Medical
𝐒𝗼𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐢 𝐇𝐲𝗼 ~ Oh Jin Hee
𝐂𝐡𝗼𝐢 𝐉𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐮𝐤 ~ Oh Chang Min
𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝗼 ~ Gook Chun Soo
Jin-Hee led a satisfying life as a dietitian. She then met medical school student Chang-Min. Despite his wealthy family's strong opposition, Jin-Hee and Chang-Min decided to get married. Chang-Min's family is full of doctors. Chang-Min though gave up his medical internship and began working as a pharmaceutical salesman. Their marriage life was not happy. Chang-Min's family looked down on Jin-Hee and even Chang-Min seemed to change. Chang-Min began to think terribly of Jin-Hee and they finally divorced. After their divorce, Jin-Hee became a medical student and now works as an intern. Chang-Min also graduated from medical school and begins to work as an intern. One day, they meet in the emergency room of a hospital where they will both work together.
Director: Kim Chul Gyu
Doctor Stranger (2014) 닥터 이방인 ~
Genre: Thriller/Romance/Drama/Medical
𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐉𝗼𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐤 ~ Park Hoon
𝐉𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝗼𝐧 ~ Song Jae Hee
𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝗼 𝐑𝐚 ~ Oh Soo Hyun
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐇𝐚𝐞 𝐉𝐢𝐧 ~ Han Jae Joon
As a child, Park Hoon and his father were kidnapped by North Korea. In North Korea, he was trained to become a doctor by his father who was already a doctor. Park Hoon became a genius-like heart surgeon. He then flees to South Korea. Park Hoon begins to work as a doctor in South Korea's top hospital Myeongwoo University Hospital, but he feels like a complete outsider. To bring his love from North Korea, he does anything to make money.
Director: Hong Jong Chan/Jin Hyeok
Blood (2015) 블러드 ~
Genre: Action/Vampire/Romance/Drama/Medical/Supernatural
𝐀𝐡𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐮𝐧 ~ Park Ji Sang
𝐆𝐮 𝐇𝐲𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝗼𝐧 ~ Yoo Ri Ta
Park Ji Sang is a doctor specializing in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery in the best cancer research hospital in the country. He is also a vampire. Despite seeming cold and unfeeling, Ji Sang masks his soft heart and inner pain and yearns for closeness with people. He believes very strongly in the sanctity of human life and suppresses his thirst for blood to treat terminally ill patients and save lives.
Among his colleagues is Yoo Ri Ta, a hotshot physician who entered medical school at the age of 17 and is also the niece of the chaebol group chairman who owns the hospital. Ri Ta is highly capable but snooty and prideful, yet Ji Sang finds himself falling for her. He also gets drawn into a conflict between good and evil as he encounters Lee Jae Wook, a two-faced hospital chief who gains everyone's trust with his gentle demeanor but inwardly harbors a dangerous ambition for power and a talent for cruelty.
Director: Lee Jae Hoo/Ki Min Soo
D-Day (2015) 디데이 ~
Genre: Romance/Drama/Medical
Kim Young Kwang ~ Dr. Lee Hae Sun
Jung So Min ~ Dr. Jung Ddol M
An unprecedented 6.5-magnitude earthquake has struck Seoul, destroying roads and buildings, and preventing ambulances from reaching victims. Woefully unprepared for such a massive disaster, Korea can only watch the desperate situation and listen to the pleading cries for help. Hae Sung, a competent surgeon, can’t resist doing everything he can to help the injured people during the emergency. This upsets his hospital and they put him on a blacklist, as his benevolent help is against the hospital's profit. Ddol Mi, beautiful and ambitious, chased money and fame as a doctor, but now wants to become a truly compassionate doctor after meeting Hae Sung. Woo Jin has been building a successful career as Korea’s rising doctor, but secretly, he truly cares about being a genuine doctor, saving the lives of the sick. These three characters team up to rush into emergencies, holding onto hope in the most desperate situations, and taking all sorts of risks for the sake of saving lives.
Director: Jang Yong Woo
Hospital Ship (2017) 병원선 ~
Genre: Romance/Drama/Medical
Ha Ji Won ~ Song Eun Jae
Kang Min Hyuk ~ Kwak Hyun
Lee Seo Won ~ Kim Jae Gul
Army doctors board a hospital ship, which is a floating hospital that serves people who live on remote islands. But were these doctors interested in helping underprivileged people for free? Not at all. There is the non-army doctor Eun Jae, a cold perfectionist surgeon whose fast-track career was derailed. Kwak Hyun who practices internal medicine is the first army doctor to volunteer for duty on the hospital ship. Then there is the irritating Jae Geol, an oriental medicine doctor who drew the short straw and now has to serve on the hospital ship. A bunch of doctors with different backgrounds finds themselves afloat at sea. They are too old to be called youthful doctors as they are all in their thirties. Though they have skills obtained through long years of studying in medical school, their hearts and souls are barren. This is a coming-of-age story about doctors who have experienced setbacks in life that they are trying to bounce back from while they learn how to be a compassionate doctor and pursue fulfilling lives.
Director: Park Jae Bum, Kim Sang Woo
Doctor John (2019) 의사 요한 ~
Genre: Mystery/Comedy/Romance/Life/Drama/Medical
Ji Sung ~ Cha Yo Han
Lee Se Young ~ Kang Shi Young
“Doctor John” is a new medical drama about doctors specializing in pain management. In a refreshing take on the genre, “Doctor John” will portray the doctors’ search for the cause of their patients’ mysterious pain as a thrilling chase, almost like a detective hunting down the perpetrator behind an unsolved crime.
Cha Yo Han is a genius anesthesiologist, who is also the youngest professor at his medical school. The brilliant doctor goes by the nickname “10 Seconds,” referring to his ability to figure out his patients in the 10 seconds that it takes for them to enter an examination room and walk to their seats.
Kang Shi Young is a legendary anesthesiologist, who was always at the top of her class throughout medical school. The talented doctor inherited her skills from her cool-headed, rational mother, while she inherited her empathy, listening skills, and warm bedside manner from her father.
Director: Jo Soo Won
ROMANCE COMEDY
Pinocchio (2014) 피노키오 ~
Genre: Thriller/Mystery/Comedy/Romance/Melodrama
Lee Jong Suk ~ Choi Dal Po
Park Shin Hye ~ Choi In Ha
The idealistic Choi In Ha has her work cut out for her when she becomes a broadcast journalist, especially when she suffers from a condition known as “Pinocchio syndrome,” which makes her break out into hiccups whenever she tells a lie. Her rookie colleagues include Choi Dal Po, whose shabby appearance masks his true eloquence and sharp memory; Seo Bum Jo, a wealthy heir who has had everything handed to him in life; and Yoon Yoo Rae, whose fangirl knowledge comes in handy in covering the news. The 20-something newbie reporters pursue justice as they try to discover themselves in the process.
Director: Jo Soo Won
I am Not a Robot (2017) 로봇이 아니야 ~
Genre: Friendship/Comedy/Romance/Drama/Sci-Fi
𝐘𝗼𝗼 𝐒𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝗼 ~ Kim Min Kyu
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐞 𝐒𝗼𝗼 𝐁𝐢𝐧 ~ Jo Ji Ah
𝐔𝐡𝗺 𝐊𝐢 𝐉𝗼𝗼𝐧 ~ Hong Baek Gyun
Kim Min Kyu is the largest shareholder of a financial company. He suffers from a "human allergy", preventing him from normal interactions with other people. He becomes interested in a robotic project named Aji-3 created by the Santa Maria robotic team. The team is headed by Hong Baek Gyun, inventor of Aji-3 and world-renowned robotics professor. He modeled Aji-3 after his ex-girlfriend, Jo Ji Ah, a struggling inventor that also works as a personal shopper to make ends meet. Just when Kim Min Kyu wants to test the robot, an accident causes the malfunction of the robot's battery. Hong Baek Gyun begs Jo Ji Ah to take the place of Aji-3 and pretend to be the robot so they can get funding from Kim Min Kyu. But, Aji-3 becomes the closest thing that the lonely Min-Kyu has to real contact with another person.
Director: Jeong Dae Yun
My Shy Boss (2017) 내성적임보다 ~
Genre: Business/Comedy/Romance/Drama/Melodrama
𝐘𝐞𝗼𝐧 𝐖𝗼𝗼 𝐉𝐢𝐧 ~ Eun Hwan Ki
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐇𝐲𝐞 𝐒𝗼𝗼 ~ Chae Ro Woon
When a young, energetic employee joins a public relations firm with an introverted and severely misunderstood boss, she makes it her life’s mission to show the world who he really is.
Eun Hwan Ki is the boss at a PR company. He is really shy. So shy that even his employees don't know him that well. He prefers to hide in his office. Everyone thinks he is a cold, prickly, arrogant grouch. They call him the "Silent Monster".
Chae Ro Woon is a recent hire at the same company. She is energetic, bubbly, loves to be the center of attention, and always has something to say. The exact opposite of her boss, who she seems to have an old grudge against. Her goal in life is: to expose the big boss man for who he really is and take her revenge.
The same company also employs Kang Woo Il, co-boss at the company. He, unlike his partner, is warm, sensitive, and well-liked.
Eun Yi Soo is a chaebol heiress who has been engaged for three long years.
Director: Song Hyun Wook
Thirty But Seventeen(2018) 서른이지만 열일곱입니다 ~
Genre: Friendship/Music/Coemdy/Romance/Life/Drama/Family
Shin Hye Sun ~ Woo Seo Ri
Yang Se Jong ~ Gong Woo Jin
Woo Seo Ri, a violin prodigy at 17 who was about to study in Germany, got into a bus accident and fell into a coma waking up 13 years later. Mentally she is still only 17, while physically she is now 30.
Due to a trauma he experienced 13 years before, Gong Woo Jin does not want to have a relationship with others.
This series is about a man and a woman whose lives in their own ways essentially stopped when they were 17. Together, they use all their might to try and open the door to the happiness that they once thought had been closed to them.
Director: Jo Soo Won
Romance is a Bonus Book (2019) 로맨스는 별책부록 ~
Genre: Frienship/Business/Comedy/Romance/Life/Drama/Melodrama
Lee Na Young ~ Kang Dan Yi
Lee Jong Suk ~ Cha Eun Ho
Cha Eun Ho is a successful and handsome writer who is also the youngest chief editor at a publishing company. He has a calm demeanor and remains reasonable at work. He then becomes involved in the life of his childhood friend, Kang Dan Yi who was once a popular copywriter. She is now divorced, a single mother, unemployed and struggling in life though still attempts to find a job, but even with her once good career, she cannot.
However, in a desperate attempt to find a job, she lies about her background and begins to work as a temporary worker in the same building under none other than Cha Eun Ho. As they become involved in each other’s life more than often, a love story begins to unfold.
Director: Lee Jeong Hyo
DoDoSolSolLaLaSol (2020) 도도솔솔라라솔 ~
Genre: Music/Comedy/Romance/Drama/Melodrama
Go Ah Ra ~ Goo Ra Ra
Lee Jae Wook ~ Sun Woo Joon
Goo Ra Ra is a naive rich girl, who dreams of being a great pianist with her father's love guiding her. But her path becomes rocky when her father passes away, and she finds herself going bankrupt. Being scammed of home and needing an escape, she goes on a ride where she encounters an accident trying to avoid Sun Woo Joon, a diligent worker trying to meet ends. Being hospitalized with a broken arm and no place to go, guilty Sun Woo Joon decides to take responsibility and take care of her. With Go Ra Ra’s naive personality, she slowly begins creeping into Sun Woo Joon's heart, while trying to deal with the challenges of living an adult life.
Director: Kim Min Kyung
YOUTH/LIFE
You’re beautiful (2009) 미남이시네요 ~
Genre: Friendship/Music/Comedy/Romance/Drama
Jang Geun Suk ~ Hwang Tae Kyu
Park Shin Hye ~ Go Mi Nam
Jung Yong Hwa ~ Kang Shin Woo
Lee Hong Ki ~ Kang On Yu
The management company of the idol group A.N.JELL insisted on adding a new singer to the group as the lead vocal, Tae Kyung's voice was hurting. However,the new member, Mi Nam, had to go to the States to repair a botched eye job just before signing the contract. His agent came up with the idea of having his twin sister, Mi Nyu,to stand in for him and pretend that she was her brother. The two of them grew up in an orphanage and Mi Nyu, who was all set to become a nun, agreed to this charade as she didn't want to spoil her brother's chance of fame which would make it easier to look for their mother.
Director: Hong Sung Chang
Boys Over Flowers (2009) 꽃보다 남자 ~
Genre: Friendship/Comedy/Romance/School/Youth/Drama
Gu Hye Seon ~ Geum Jan Di
Lee Min Ho ~ Goo Joon Pyo
Kim Hyun Joong ~ Yoon Ji Hoo
Kim Bum ~ So Yi Jung
Kim Joon ~ Song Woo Bin
Geum Jan Di comes from a poor family who owns a dry-cleaning shop. One day, she visits Shinhwa High School, a prestigious school for the wealthy, and saves a student trying to commit suicide because of bullying. For her heroic act, Jan Di receives a swimming scholarship and starts attending the school.
In school, she meets the notorious F4, the most popular and powerful group of boys at the school, consisting of Gu Jun Pyo; the leader of F4 and heir to the Shinhwa Group, Yoon Ji Hu; the grandson of a former president of Korea, So Yi Jung; a skilled potter who comes from a family that owns the country's biggest art museum, and Song Woo Bin; whose family runs the country's largest construction company.
Her life at school starts out miserable, as she doesn't fit in with other students because of her status, and later becomes worse when she is labeled as the new bullying target of the F4.
Director: Jeon Ki Sang
To the Beautiful You (2012) 아름다운 그대에게 ~
Genre: Comedy/Romance/School/Youth/Drama/Sports
Sulli ~ Goo Jae Hee
Choi Min Ho ~ Kang Tae Joon
Lee Hyun Woo ~ Cha Eun Gyeol
Tae Joon became Jae Hee’s strength during her toughest time, and she leaves the US for Korea to enroll in a men’s physical education high school to help Tae Joon restart his high jump career.
Tae Joon announces his retirement from the high jump national team and closes his heart, but his closed heart begins to open after meeting Jae Hee.
Eun Gyul is confused about his sexual orientation as he falls in love with Jae Hee who is masquerading as a man. The student-athletes have a fun time training with each other and are not tied down to setting a record or competition.
Director: Jeon Ki Sang
Strongest Delivery Man (2017) 최강 배달꾼 ~
Genre: Friendship/Business/ Comedy/Romance/Life/Youth
Go Kyung Pyo ~ Choi Kang Soo
Chae Soo Bin ~ Lee Dan Ah
Choi Kang Soo is a deliveryman. In spite of his humble beginnings, Choi Kang Soo is fearless and gives it all in everything he does. Lee Dan Ah is another delivery worker. She hates her current socioeconomic status so much that she, like many young people, calls her country “Hell Joseon.” Lee Dan Ah is so focused on making money and changing her life that she has no time for men. But when she comes across the charming Choi Kang Soo, her attitude is due to be moved.
Together, Choi Kang Soo and Lee Dan Ah have a budding competition and romance in their quest for glory. And, for them, glory means being like rich folk Lee Jin Yoon and Oh Jin Gyu. They compete to conquer life but, as our two delivery workers soon learn, being the strongest does not guarantee success.
Director: Kim Shin Il, Jeon Woo Sung
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016) 역도요정 김복주 ~
Genre: Friendship/Comedy/Roamnce/School/Youth/Sports
Lee Sung Kyung ~ Kim Bok Joo
Nam Joo Hyuk ~ Jung Joon Hyun
Bok Joo is a weightlifter who is pursuing her dream of winning the gold medal but she then finds romance for the first time in her life. While she is a woman who trains with heavy steel weights, she is also very feminine when it comes to relationships. To focus solely on weightlifting would jeopardize her relationship but leaving her weightlifting career for love would keep her from attaining her dreams. Can she find a way to have love as well as glory at the age of 20? The characters within this drama are elite athletes in weightlifting, swimming and rhythmic gymnastics who work hard to reach their goals in life. It covers their coming-of-age stories and relationships through hectic life.
Director: Oh Hyun Jong
Itaewon Class (2020) 이태원 클라쓰 ~
Genre: Food/Friendship/Business/Romance/Life/Drama
Park Seo Joon ~ Park Sae Ro Yi
Kim Da Mi ~ Jo Yi Seo
Kwon Na Ra ~ Oh Soo Ah
Park Saeroyi's life has been turned upside down after he gets expelled from school for punching a bully and his father is killed in an accident. Following his father's steps, he opens a pub named "DanBam" in Itaewon and, along with his manager and staff, strive towards success and reaching greater heights.
Director: Kim Seong Yoon
ROMANCE
One Spring Night (2019) 봄밤 ~
Genre: Romance/Life/Drama/Melodrama
Jung Hae In ~ Yoo Ji Ho
Han Ji Min ~ Lee Jung In
Feeling trapped in a stale four-year relationship and reluctant to take the next step into marriage, Lee Jung In stumbles into Yu Ji Ho's pharmacy one morning, nursing a hangover after a night of drinking with her friend. As she tries to reassemble herself before going to work, Jung In discovers that she has forgotten her wallet and cannot pay. Ji Ho kindly helps Jung In, despite her prickly personality. What begins as an innocent daily interaction, develops into a deeper attachment as the two find themselves drawn to one another. They embark on a secret friendship while navigating the minefield of familial and societal expectations.
Director: Ahn Pan Seok
Crash Landing on You (2020) 사랑의 불시착 ~
Genre: Military/Comedy/Romance/Drama/Political
Hyun Bin ~ Ri Jung Hyuk
Son Ye Jin ~ Yoon Se Ri
Tells the story of two star-crossed lovers, a South Korean heiress and a North Korean elite who also happens to be an army officer. One day, while paragliding, Yoon Se Ri has an accident caused by strong winds, leading her to crash land in North Korea, where she meets Ri Jung Hyuk, a North Korean army officer, who agrees to help her return to South Korea. Over time, they fall in love, despite the divide and dispute between their respective countries.
Director: Lee Jeong Hyo
THRILLER
Extracurricular (2020) 인간수업 ~
Genre: Friendship/Psychological/Crime/Life/School/Youth/Drama/Mature
Kim Dong Hee ~ Oh Ji Soo
Park Joo Hyun ~ Bae Gyu Ri
"Extracurricular” is centered around three high school students who start committing crimes to earn money and the unpredictable dangers they face as a result.
Kim Dong Hee will portray Ji Soo, who goes from a model student to a criminal after committing an unthinkable act. Jung Da Bin as school bully Min Hee, who gets caught up in Ji Soo’s crime. Park Joo Hyun will portray Ji Soo’s dangerous partner in crime Gyu Ri, while Nam Yoon Soo will appear as Min Hee’s boyfriend and the school’s most popular guy Ki Tae.
Director: Kim Jin Min
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Han Hyo Joo Gets Called ‘Bong Seok’s Mom’ at BIFF 2023 + Reveals Shocks Fans with Her Brutal Diet for ‘Believer 2’
Han Hyo Joo, the star of the hit K-drama “Moving,” revealed her extreme preparation for her upcoming Netflix movie “Believer 2” at the 28th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2023.
The actress, who played a badass mom in “Moving,” transformed into a fierce character named Keunkal, a.k.a. Big Knife, in the sequel to the 2018 crime thriller “Believer.”
Han Hyo Joo shared how she built her body and avoided drinking water for three days to show off her muscles in the action scenes.
She also received a playful introduction from her co-star Cha Seung Won, who called her “Bong Seok’s mom,” referring to her son in “Moving.”
Han Hyo Joo Attends BIFF 2023 with ‘Believer 2’ Cast
On October 5, Han Hyo Joo attended the outdoor stage event of BIFF 2023 with her “Believer 2” co-stars Cha Seung Won, Oh Seung Hoon, and Jo Jin Woong.
(Photo : Han Hyo Joo Instagram)
The cast discussed their experience and what to expect in the movie, which is set to premiere on Netflix on October 15.
Han Hyo Joo looked stunning in an all-white outfit, as she greeted the audience with her warm smile.
However, as she was about to take her seat, Cha Seung Won teased her and re-introduced her as “Bong Seok’s mom,” making everyone laugh.
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The actress took the joke in stride and thanked him for the compliment.
“Bong Seok’s mom” is the nickname given to Han Hyo Joo by fans of “Moving,” the webtoon-based series that aired on Netflix earlier this year.
In the drama, Han Hyo Joo played Lee Mi Hyun, a former top-tier agent who left her career to follow her husband, Kim Doo Shik (Jo In Sung).
The couple had a son named Kim Bong Seok (Lee Jung Ha), who was born with a rare condition that made him unable to feel pain.
(Photo : Lee Jung Ha Instagram)
Han Hyo Joo impressed viewers with her portrayal of a devoted mother who protected her son from danger and taught him how to live a normal life.
She also showed great chemistry with Jo In Sung and Lee Jung Ha, making fans root for their family.
Han Hyo Joo Reveals Her Extreme Diet for ‘Believer 2’
In contrast to her motherly role in “Moving,” Han Hyo Joo took on a different challenge in “Believer 2,” where she played Keunkal, a loyal member of an organization that produces and distributes drugs.
Keunkal is also known as Big Knife, because she uses a large knife as her weapon of choice.
She is in charge of protecting Mr. Lee (Cha Seung Won), the boss of the organization, whom she treats like her father.
Han Hyo Joo said that she was attracted to the role because it was different from what she had done before.
She also said that she wanted to pay tribute to the late Kim Joo Hyuk and Jin Seo Yeo, who played similar roles in the first movie.
(Photo : Elle Korea's Instagram) Han Hyo Joo
However, playing Keunkal was not easy for Han Hyo Joo, who had to undergo a brutal diet and training regimen to achieve a lean and muscular physique.
She said that she joined “Believer 2” right after “Moving” ended, so she did not have much time to prepare.
She said that it was harder to build a skinny body that showed small muscles than a bulky one.
She worked out all day, but her coach wanted her to show fine muscles even though she was “brutally skinny.”
She also revealed that she did not drink any water for three days before filming the last action scene, where she had to tear up all her clothes and expose her body.
She said that she tried the hydration method for the first time in her life, which involved removing all the hydration from her body by not taking a sip of water for three days.
She said that it was very hard and painful, but she endured it for the sake of the movie.
She hoped that viewers would appreciate her efforts and enjoy the movie.
Han Hyo Joo Receives Praise from Fans and Co-Stars
Han Hyo Joo’s dedication and transformation for “Believer 2” did not go unnoticed by fans and co-stars, who praised her for her professionalism and talent.
Fans expressed their admiration and support for the actress, who showed her versatility and range in different genres and roles.
They also commented on her beauty and charisma, saying that she looked amazing in both “Moving” and “Believer 2.”
- Han Hyo Joo is so beautiful and talented. She can pull off any role. I loved her in Moving and I can’t wait to see her in Believer 2.
- Han Hyo Joo is a goddess. She looks stunning in white. She is so brave and hardworking to do such a drastic diet for Believer 2. I hope she takes care of her health.
- Han Hyo Joo is the best actress of her generation. She is always challenging herself and giving her best. She deserves all the love and recognition.
Her co-stars also complimented her for her performance and attitude, saying that she was a joy to work with.
Cha Seung Won said that he was impressed by her action scenes, where she showed no fear or hesitation.
He said that she was very professional and passionate, and that he learned a lot from her.
Oh Seung Hoon said that he was amazed by her transformation, saying that she looked like a different person in “Believer 2.”
He said that she was very friendly and kind, and that he felt comfortable working with her.
Jo Jin Woong said that he was honored to work with her, saying that she was a great actress and a great person.
He said that she was very humble and respectful, and that he enjoyed their scenes together.
Han Hyo Joo thanked her co-stars for their kind words, saying that she had a lot of fun filming with them.
She said that they were all very supportive and helpful, and that they made the movie more enjoyable.
She also thanked the director, the staff, and the fans for their love and support.
‘Believer 2’ to Premiere on Netflix on October 15
“Believer 2” is the sequel to the 2018 movie “Believer,” which was a remake of the 2012 Hong Kong movie “Drug War.”
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The movie follows the aftermath of the explosion at the drug factory, where Mr. Lee (Cha Seung Won) survives and rebuilds his organization.
He faces a new threat from an undercover cop named Kim Sung Ryong (Oh Seung Hoon), who infiltrates his group and tries to expose his secrets.
Meanwhile, Keunkal (Han Hyo Joo) remains loyal to Mr. Lee, while Detective Jo (Jo Jin Woong) continues his pursuit of justice.
The movie is directed by Lee Hae Young, who also directed the first movie.
The movie is rated R for violence, drug use, language, and nudity.
The movie will premiere on Netflix on October 15, 2023.
Are you excited to watch “Believer 2” starring Han Hyo Joo, Cha Seung Won, Oh Seung Hoon, and Jo Jin Woong?
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kdrama rec: welcome to waikiki
master kdrama reclist
Series: welcome to waikiki, laughter in waikiki, eulachacha waikiki, go go waikiki (there are like a thousand variants on the name)
Episodes: 20
Genres: comedy, romance, slice-of-life, being a tired millennial, found family, friendship
Spoilers in the Review: for basic premise and otherwise marked
Rank: 10/10!!!
If You Like, You’ll Like: the Chaotic Good to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Chaotic Evil, it’s been compared to New Girl though i havent seen that show, age of youth/hello my twenties!, Friends but better like way better, my first first love but funnier, Concentrated Himbo Energy
“Gwaenchana, gwaenchana!”
PREMISE
the show opens and you’re like “ugh fuck is this going to be like The Hangover?” and, thankfully, the answer to that is no.
dong gu, joon ki, and doo shik are long-time best friends who run a guest house/hostel called Waikiki. in addition to the guest house, they have dreams of making it in the film industry: dong gu as a director, joon ki as an actor, and doo shik as a writer. they’re barely getting by when one morning they wake up and there’s a baby hiding in a bunk bed.
the show’s a lot better than what im selling, but it follows these three, yoon nah, seo jin, and soo ah as they go through nonsense, love, and more nonsense
MAIN CHARACTERS
kang dong gu
my favorite character in the drama. a dude who never has anything go right for him, dong gu comes across as a grumpy tall boi and that’s because he is. the beginning of the drama sees him freshly dumped by his girlfriend of four years, soo ah. an aspiring director, he wants to make Filmes but in the meantime makes videos for baby birthday parties.
petty. p e t t y. p e t t y. p e t t y. i love him so much, like so so much. barfs on the first date, has a weakness for cute things, does not make flashy love confessions. single-minded with spite
lee joon ki
an aspiring actor, joon ki only gets extra/background roles without any lines. the most concentrated himbo energy in one person. in fact, probably accounts for at least 17% of all himbo energy in south korea.
crazy positive. like all the time. will romantically shave your face and dress up as a pink octopus--not necessarily in that order. makes a situation go from 0 to 10 to 100. fakes his own death then blows his cover because he wants a hug really bad
bong doo shik
rounding out Those Three Guys, doo shik is an aspiring writer who also works a lot of part-time jobs. as he works on his Masterpiece, Bruce Lee Is the President, he gets roped into writing for the erotic film industry.
only owns sweat/tracksuits. has never had a girlfriend. sings sad songs with a hamster voice. smelly feet are a Trigger. stay at least 100 yards away
han yoon nah
the single mother to baby sol who stumbles into becoming a long-term resident of the guest house. clueless but well-meaning, she ends up working for waikiki and tries to pursue her dream of becoming a rapper. is quickly discouraged from this dream and tries to pursue Her Other Dream of becoming a professional baker.
tragic backstory so long the show had to finish it off-screen. sick beats. terrible present giver. so cute people almost die from it (people is dong gu)
kang seo jin / “chewbacca”
dong gu’s little sister and resident of waikiki. at the beginning of the drama, she’s graduated from college and is in the process of finding a job as a reporter. has the unfortunate nickname of “chewbacca” due to growing facial hair at an alarming rate (she has to shave 2x a day)
will slap you with a hunk of meat. will slap you with a car. will slap your body ever so far.
min soo ah
dong gu’s ex-girlfriend who ends up moving to the waikiki guest house for Reasons. formerly a model, soo ah tries her hand at fashion designing (results? mixed) and roping doo shik into creating an online shopping mall
makes babies cry. has clear political perspectives on THAAD. confesses feelings during an endoscopy. legend tbh
SUPPORTING CHARACTERS
baby sol
the best actor on the show. the baby to end all babies. the epitome of babies. will watch the baby shark song over and over again. seems to know that her uncles and dad are complete buffoons.
son hyun joon
hot pastry daddy.
rebecca
this car will kill us all.
REVIEW
drawbacks
the screenwriter seems to have a Weird Thing about girls farting. it only happens like 4 times throughout 20ish hours but it’s still really...something
i dont understand any other criticism of this show and i wont respond to it
reasons to watch
i fucking cackled from beginning to end on this one. like. gross, ugly, loud laughs that woke up my spouse at 3am. it’s legit the funniest kdrama i’ve seen
the. ships. they’re all so amazing. there’s three main ones and they’re very distinct and heartwarming in different (and, in one case, very strange) ways. we got tall and small, grumpy and happy, friends to lovers, found family, sensual face shaving-
HERE’S MY FAVORITE: so the show sets up all these kdrama scenarios that im so tired of and then subverts or sidesteps them. for example:
The Ex-Girlfriend Moving In........has the male lead constantly yelling that he doesn’t like her anymore while low-key checking for the new love interest’s reactions to make sure she doesn’t believe he likes her. the ex-girlfriend also has zero interest in the male lead and gets along great with the New Love Interest
Oh My God She’s A Single Mother.....so don’t be an asshole to her (TAKE NOTES CAMELLIA)
spoiler A Friend Wants To Date A Friend’s Ex-Girlfriend..........literally no one cares. it is, in fact, not even brought up that the ex-girlfriend is an ex-girlfriend
spoiler the Rich Stable Man in the love triangle plans to confess his feelings....and tells the female lead to go after the guy she actually likes. he also helps the other side of the love triangle win a camera because his broke and he can’t afford a new one
spoiler The Baby’s Father Shows Up Wanting A Second Chance......and is told to leave 3 times then does. he doesn’t even get a name tag
it does play some relatively straight (ex: brother finding out about his sister and best friend dating and Not Taking It Well), but they’re done in an entertaining way and the melodrama throughout the story is really light/over quickly
so yeah. watch it
#eulachacha waikiki#welcome to waikiki#kim jung hyun#lee yi kyung#son seungwan#kdrama#gizka does kdrama#!my post#i love this one#a lot a lot
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