Recommended Korean Dramas

I don't know if this is a good or bad thing, but the number of drama's I've watched in my life time cannot be counted on my fingers and toes...
Here are a few that I recommend. Note that some bias may apply because there are some actors/actresses that I adore.

My favourite Korean drama of all time: Queen Inhyun's Man

Let me start by saying I love tall guys. I love tall guys in beanies. I love Yoo Inna and Ji Hyunwoo. I love the fact that they're dating in real life and I love them as a couple, on screen and off screen. I think the fact they fell in love while filming is a good enough reason to watch this drama. It's so perfect.

The drama jumps between a Sageuk drama (Olden day times, forgot the actual word) and Modern Day time. It's more of Modern though. I'll admit that I skipped a lot of parts where it was from the past...It's so romantic, witty and amazing. The drama is only 16 episodes so it's not as long as a normal structured 20-24 episode mini series but it's enough to make me giggle with joy. If you like romantic dramas, this is it!

Sorry for the kiss spoiler, but there's much more in the drama for you to be surprised about. Personally, drama kisses make or break the drama for me. They're either really fake (side kiss/not really touching) or actually really real. You'll see what I mean. It's definitely not as popular because it did air on TVN (A newer cable in Korea nothing as big as a KBS, MBC, or SBS) but TVN's been popping out good dramas like crazy lately. This was just one of their firsts. 

Anyway, Yoo Inna and Ji Hyunwoo, please remain happy forever. I think if they break up I will seriously cry. Definitely give this drama a watch! It's very good! Promise.

My favourite oldie drama: Goong or Palace or Princess Hours(궁)

This drama definitely has a famous cast now. Do you recognize them? Song Jihyo on the left who stars in Running Man as a part of their fixed cast. One half of Monday Couple! Joo Jihoon on the right of Jihyo who got reported for a drug bust, went to the army and came back with Five Fingers recently. I still love him. My love for him will never die. Yoon Eunhye second from the right. If you don't know her, you obviously haven't watched a lot of dramas. Kim Junghoon on the right, doesn't really exist in the Korean eye any more cause he got busted for something, don't really remember. But I still love this drama.

IT'S REALLY OLD. But it's so good. Joo Jihoon plays a prince in modern days who is forced to marry an average girl who is played by Yoon Eunhye's character. They fall in love even though they hate each other in the beginning, typical drama happenings. However, this drama is totally different and the twists in the story line will keep you hooked. 

Though this drama aired in 2006, seven years ago, I still wish that Joo Jihoon and Yoon Eunhye were dating in real life. Not happening though.

Give the drama a watch. The kisses are really real too ;)

The dramas that made it big: Secret Garden and Boys Over Flowers

Legendary drama. There was F4 fever for a couple years. I can still sing the theme song. "Almost Paradise!~" If you don't know the definition of the term "flower boy," you'll know after watching this drama. Best entertainment value if you watch dramas on Viki and turn the comments on because people make pretty funny comments about EVERYTHING. Kim Joon, Kim Bum, Lee Minho, Goo Hyesun, Kim Hyunjoong. Beautiful cast. If you haven't heard of this drama, watch it now.

Legendary drama version two. The body switching, hilarious drama that is Secret Garden. Hyunbin, Ha Jiwon, Kim Sarang, Yoon Sanghyun, Phillip Lee and my favourite actress Yoo Inna! This drama will always be in my top five. The little things in this drama are so cute and lovable. It's definitely recommended. 

Honourable mentions:
Rooftop Prince
The Women Who Still Cannot Marry
Nice Guy
Miss You

Currently Watching:
Queen of Ambition
Flower Boy Next Door (Hilarious)

Listen to this!

Soo good.

Kthxbaii,
Please watch!

Whitney

K-Pop Oldies But Goodies That People Forget

I've been listening to Korean music (Pop, Indie, Rap) for a long time now. 
Here are some of my favourites that people tend to forget or haven't even heard of before.

MY FAVOURITE KOREAN SONGS FROM BACK IN THE DAY

1. Gummy ft. TOP - I'm Sorry (미안해요) 
Song starts at 0:20 for people who don't like to watch music videos.

A lot of people forget that Gummy even exists, including me. I don't listen to many of her songs, but this is definitely one of my favourites. This song came out before 2NE1 came out so I'm sure some fans were jealous of Sandara Park at the time. Nonetheless, I can't get this song out of my head. Gummy's vocals and TOP's trademark deep raps are too good not to put on this list.

2. Lee Hyori - U-Go-Girl (유고걸) Feat. 낯선
Song starts at 0:40

She was literally the Queen of Kpop and still sort of is. She will always be my favourite tanned Korean beauty. I couldn't decide whether or not to put this song or 10 Minutes, but I guessed that might be a little TOO old school. I love Hyori. This song is forever perfect.

3. Son Dambi (손담비) - Crazy (미쳤어) ft. Eric from 신화

The song that blew Son Dambi's popularity out of the water. Oldie but goodie! The famous chair dance. I will never forget this dance. It started the chair dance trend that idols are doing these days...And of course we have the legendary, "Pledis Sound."

4. Epik High - Love Love Love

Every time I hear this song it makes me so happy. Though Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz have moved on from Woolim to YG and their sound might have changed a little, this will forever be my favourite Epik High song. I sort of feel like this is the only "happy" Epik High song there is out there...It's okay though because this song will always be amazing. 

5. Clazziquai - Romeo N' Juliet

Let me just say, if you don't know Clazziquai, man you've been missing out. This is my favourite song by my favourite sorta indie band. This song recently (well not really recently) got famous after Jiyeon and Jinwoon sang it on Dream High 2. The original is forever the bomb though. I found out about this song after watching Alex (of Clazziquai) and Shinae on the first or second season of We Got Married (Which was the best season tbqh). Anyway, I think I am in love with every song and member of Clazziquai because they're perfect. Well sorta... I'm referring to you Alex.

6. Brown Eyed Girls - L.O.V.E

This song needs no words. Just listen to it. Please. Please. Too good.

7. SG Wannabe - Grace (은)

No mv but needed an excuse to put my first favourite Korean song in the mix. This song is beautiful. I would die for an instrumental version and I love the pure amazingness that is the voices of the three. RIP to leader :( Thanks for singing a beautiful song though.  The vocals are truly amazing.

8. Untouchable - Give You Everything (다줄게) ft. 송지은 (Secret)

Why are they not relevant any more? It's sorta upsetting to me that Secret is more relevant than Untouchable these days. Nonetheless, good song and Jieun's vocals are swell. I loved my rap back then...

9. Code V - I'm More Sad (내가 더 슬퍼)

Nobody knows about them because they've moved onto the Japanese market. But this is one of my favourite songs from the most irrelevant group... It's quite a good song. I think it's a waste when good songs go to waste because groups aren't popular enough.

10. TVXQ/DBSK 동방신기 - Tonight

I'm going to be totally biased right now because they're forever my favourite. But this song is pretty amazing. The fact that they always sing this live and it sounds exactly like the studio version? Too good. Just give it a listen until the chorus. And if it doesn't suit your taste, well, that's too bad. Aha, you're missing out. The vocal ability of the five members together are quite remarkable.

If you got this far, thanks!
I might do some more of these posts if I get the chance. 
Feel free to share your favourite Korean songs with me in the comments :)

Whitney

1월 31일 <내가 여기에 여기 있는데>

오랜많이다.

sorry, just guessed that.
heres an updated list of my drama consumption :)

Finished Drama (From Most Recent to Past)

• Secret Garden
• Mary Stayed Out All Night
• Playful Kiss
• My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox
• High Kick Through the Roof
• Personal Taste
• The Woman Who Still Can't Marry
• God of Study
• You're Beautiful
• Snow Queen
• Boys Over Flowers
• My Girl
• Fireworks
• Witch Yoohee

Dramas Currently Watching

• My Princess
• Paradise Ranch

Dramas That I've Watched Alot of But Can't finish (May pick up in future)

• Coffee House
• Unstopable High Kick
• Flames of Desire
• Pasta
• Take Care of the Young Lady
• Sungkyunkwan Scandal
• Oh! My Lady

Dramas That I've Partially Watched and Don't Want to Finish

• Beethoven Virus
• IRIS
• Heading to the Ground
• My Lovely Kim Sam Soon

Other Random Things I wanted to Organize aha.

Actors I Really Like (For Acting and Sometimes Eye Candy)

• Hyunbin!
• Song Seunghun
• Daniel Choi
• Yoon Sanghyun
• Jung Ilwoo
• Kim Bum
• Lee Byunghun
• Jang Geunsuk
• Song Joongki
• Yoo Ahin
• Park Yoochun
• Yoo Seungho
• No Minwoo
• Lee Minho
• Yoon Siyoon
• Kim Jaewook

Actress I Really Like (For Acting and Sometimes Pretty aha)

• Ha Jiwon OMG
• Kim Taehee
• Son Yejin
• Park Shinhye
• Kim Sarang
• Park Siyeon
• Sung Yuri
• Park Minyoung
• Hwang Jungeum
• Shin Sekyung (dont hate on her)

Child Actors/Actresses

• Jun Minseo (too cute!)
• Wang Sukhyun
• Choi Wonhong
• Kim Yoobin
• Moon Mason
• Seo Shinae

Drama Rankings

1. Secret Garden
2. The Woman Who Still Can't Marry
3. Boys Over Flowers
4. God of Study
5. Playful Kiss

Secret Garden Thoughts (Contains Spoilers)

wow, that was amazing.
those four days having drama marathon.
damn, that was the best drama ever.
listening to the walking scene background music right now.
so sad that hyunbin is going to the army so soon.
ah, ha jiwon is so pretty in the ballroom scene.
i was speechless too.
LOL,
i loved how the drama flowed.
so funny, all of ahyoungs dreams come true.
you and the president standing infront of a black gate with three crying children.
AW, perfect ending.
i just wondered where the children were living x)

why dont things like this happen in real life?
:)
that was an amazing drama.
thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.



whitney (:
gonna listen to ost's because i miss it :(
almost as much as high kick.
but theres gonna be 2 special episodes on Feb4th!
So me excited :)
the NG's were so cute.
hyunbin and hajiwon sleeping LOL.
kay baiiiiiiii

Reading Korean? Part 1

If you can't read Hangul, then reading my blog will probably make no sense. :)
Hangul is similar to English, and I'm probably not the best at it.
It's pretty hard to explain.
But you'll see.
Plus, I dont know the order of the Hangul Alphabet, so I'm pretty fail ;)

Constanants:

• ㅂ >>>> B or P
• ㅈ >>>> J or possibly but rarely CH
• ㄷ >>>> D
• ㄱ >>>> G or K
• ㅅ >>>> S
• ㅁ >>>> M
• ㄴ >>>> N
• ㅇ >>>> NG when used at the end. or Silent
• ㄹ >>>> R or L
• ㅎ >>>> H
• ㅋ >>>> K
• ㅌ >>>> T
• ㅊ >>>> CH
• ㅍ >>>> P

Vowels:

• ㅗ <<<< O
• ㅛ <<<< YO
• ㅓ <<<< EU
• ㅕ <<<< YEU
• ㅏ <<<< A
• ㅑ <<<< YA
• ㅐ <<<< AE
• ㅒ <<<< YAE
• ㅔ <<<< EA
• ㅖ <<<< YEA
• ㅣ <<<< I or EE
• ㅡ <<<< EU or Silent
• ㅜ <<<< OO or U
• ㅠ <<<< YOO or YU

*please note that these are estimate pronounciations and not exact, you'll see what I mean*

12월 23일 <시간아멈춰라>

찐자미안하다.
지금, 12:02.

Wow, so much stuff happened (yesterday)

지금은노래!
BEAST 용준형&양요섭 - Thanks To
>> It's pretty addicting, no lie. Honestly, I love 동운 and all, but like... this is the BOMB!

This is gonna be a short post ;)
Watching 아가씨를 부탁해.

I love how in Thanks To, it sounds like its done.
And then it starts again.
I keep going to replay.
AHA.

잘가요!

위트니! 푸민! :)

12월 21일 <이제 어떡해 내맘?>

안녕심니까!
잘진애서요?

Aha, hi.
Excuse my fail 한글.
Wrote the title by ear.
Can't wait till I get my 이준기 Learn Korean Book!
Wahoo!

Again, listening to 윤시윤.
It's just really addicting.

Music News?

• 윤두준&손동운's "When the Door Closes" Came out! Heck Yeah!
• 조권&닉쿤 to release their song for 빅토리아&가인 on the WGM December 25th episode!

That's just a short recap of everything that has happened from 3:18 and before LOL.


정일우!
:)

poomin

12월 21일 < 멋지면 다야 잘생기면 다야>

요!

Today's quote is from Orange Caramel's 아잉!
Was watching Running Man untill it froze on me :(
So I was in a Lizzy mood aha.

시끄러!
Well actually, the house is silent.
It's 1:16am. My rents are sleeping, so I'm peacefully blogging away.

지봄.
How do I express my love for this OTP?
I ship. x10.
G-Dragon and Park Bom.
The YT links were removed and stuff and that Vimeo thing wasn't working.
So I downloaded the performance.
Man was it good.
I only remembered I downloaded something today.
I SHIP. I SHIP. I SHIP.

정일우;
Want to watch 아가씨부탁해 right now, but I'm sort of tired of it.
Eeps! And I want to watch High Kick, but it's scary right now.
I skipped episode 5 because I was too scared aha.
I saw a spoiler gif from the fyeahilwoo@tumblr
I think that hes gonna like that ugly teacher.
OH NOES!

Going to try to watch more Running Man.
On Ep19!
Its so exciting, I can't wait to see the 1 vs. 9 with Sparta Kook!
Aha, I love RM.

The other day my dad took me to H-Mart.
Best. Place. Ever.
Too bad it was right after we ate a huge Chinese Buffet.
The 아주마's were totally asking for me to eat the samples.
I wanted to too :(
They even had 자장면.
Oh, how I want to go back there.
It's like an hour away from home though.
Damn.

The day I go to 서을.
기다리게!

peaceouttt.

<3
1:24am.