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[Episode 7 & 8] Empire of Gold Review + mslee's thoughts

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First I want to say that words fail me to describe how I feel watching the drama in this back to back episodes, 7 and 8. As a viewer, I know when I am watching a very good one, when even a single phrase makes me tear up and put a lump in my throat. This drama without a doubt is getting beautiful as the story continues. All scenes and dialogues are worth paying attention to. All the cast are perfect in their own respective roles. No need to make each one excel over one another. They fit perfectly together. And this is the only time when I am loving all the characters, villains or not. Because they were put in their roles for a reason. To make it simple....the drama is pure heart.  One of the hardest thing Seo Yoon did in episode 7 was to beg her siblings to join hands with her and entrust their company shares to her so that the company will stay within the family. But Won Jae as the eldest son wasn't giving in, instead making a truce/alliance with the other sister and her ...

[Trans]TTBY - GINGER Japan Fashion Magazine - Choi Minho’s Interview

‘To The Beautiful You’ Japan DVD starring Minho, a member of TVXQ’s junior - SHINee, has been released! He has also three previous work as male leads. ’To The Beautiful You’ is an original Japan love comedy drama. The story of the female lead, dressing up as a guy to encourage and motivate a male athlete to return to the the high jump sports field; you can also have a deeper understanding the daily life of an artiste. Minho: ‘Of course, I have read the original work, and have watched the original drama series (Hanazakari no Kimitachi e), so I wished that I could act out a more diversify male character through my effort. Close to the age of 21, I think I must act out a good role.’ Question: I heard during Minho’s student days, you are more playful and put in more effort in sports than studies. Minho: ‘I am better in sports since young. I am very interested in soccer under the influence of my father, and there was a period where I really wanted to become national player. After deb...

JYJ responds to Korea Fair Trade Commission's order with a message of thanks

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It was a happy day for  JYJ ,   who got the upper hand in  Korea Fair Trade Commission 's sanction issued today against former agency  SM Entertainment . In regards to the order prohibiting SM as well as KFPCIA from interfering with the group's activities, JYJ expressed their gratitude with a statement. The members stated,  "We are thankful for the Korea Fair Trade Commission's decision. Although we felt as if we were walking through an endless desert since our difficult fight beginning in 2009, through today's announcement, we feel the situation improving little by little and we gained a lot of strength from it. With the FTC's correction order, we have hope that we can promote on fair stages and environments, and we hope that this opens doors for our hoobaes as well." "Although we still have a long way to go in the dark tunnel, we saw a streak of light in the far distance today. We will continue to walk endlessly towards that light an...

Joo Ji Hoon Being Offered to Join MBC's Medical Top Team

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Joo Ji Hoon was offered to join the cast of MBC's new drama that is set to air this October. Stars like Kwon Sang Woo already confirmed his commitment to the drama. Keyeast, Joo Ji Hoon's agency revealed that the actor received casting offer and currently reviewing the offer. Last time he worked under MBC was in Goong which was a hit and it was 7 years ago. Medical Top Team is a story of a team of doctors who are best in their fields. Surely, this drama will be interesting to viewers as it delves deeply into the world of medicine and what's happening inside hospitals. Director [PD] Kim Do Hoon of Moon Embracing the Sun and Brain writer Yoon Kyung Ah will team up in this drama, Medical Top Team. mslee1107 source: allkpop photo: as tagged

Say what? Wall Street Journal Calls Korean Drama Fans "Lowbrow," "Uneducated"->

The title of this blog came from Drama Fever and seeing this in my timeline made me raise my eyebrows for being so racist? Stereotyping? Oh, well not so but I will say ignorant for labeling us before they understand what is K-drama giving it's audience. I decided to open the link where the blog got it and here it is for me to share with you my fellow K-drama addicts.  source:  DramaFever the link:  http://blog.dramafever.com/2013/07/wall-street-journal-calls-korean-drama-fans-lowbrow-uneducated/? I am sharing this because, chincha! American series, mostly are crap especially their reality shows that are too not wholesome for teens this days. If I have my own child, I won't let him/her watch those but will recommend any K-dramas anytime.  Okay, I won't say anymore about the topic because really, I don't think they know what they are saying. But will share the link what Americans and foreigners like us have to say about this study and labeling they...

Kim Hyun Joong doesn't think he's an idol?

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cre: allkpop Kim Hyun Joong , who recently made a Korean comeback after 2 years, opened up about his growth as an artist in an interview with Focus Newspaper. Kim Hyun Joong shared,  "I am 28 years old now, so I probably shouldn't be called an idol anymore. I want to show my maturity whether it's through my outgoing personality or music...  I learned how to relax on stage. This album also contains different genres of music." "My hoobaes don't have to follow in my footsteps. I want to do things that I want to try right now. I took on powerful choreography for ' Unbreakable ', and I wondered if I could still perform this dance 3 years later." Concerning his transformation from a 'pretty boy' to a more charismatic image, the singer recalled,  "During my ' Boys Over Flowers ' days, I wanted to show a manly image. But I leaned more towards a young, pretty boy image. But now I really became a 'man'....

What does Kim Hyun Joong think about his singing abilities?

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cre: allkpop Kim Hyun Joong  confessed that while he knew he isn't the greatest singer, he still had a big improvement in his vocals over the years. On July 22, Kim Hyun Joong had a press conference for his 3rd mini album at the Seoul Imperial Palace Hotel. During the press conference, he said, " In this album, there are songs that showcase my vocal ability. I know I'm not a singer who's recognized for singing ability, but I wanted to show that I've come this far. " He explained, " Next year, it's my 10th year as a singer. I wanted to show fans that even though I'm not perfect, I've come this far and that I improved. " Kim Hyun Joong will have his comeback stage through  SBS ' ' Inkigayo ' on the 28th!