Friday picspam of Bae Jong Joon + a bit about my latest favourite Park Shin Yang

[alexandral]

Friday! So far my week has been spent in organising meetings for the Epic Project and leading them. It all seems to be a roaring success so far but - Do any of you spend much time leading meetings and such? I think you are awesome.

Also today is a day of a sleepover for Sasha's friend which should culminate in swimming pool visit tomorrow. Wish me luck! Other people's child + swimming pool = I am panicking about "What if something happens?" . Fortunately the child in question can swim very well.

Bae Yong Joon pictures
But considering all of the above today is definitely a day to post a collection of pictures of Bae Yong Joon!!


Eyelashes of many missed heart beats:



Decided. I need this tiny laptop thingy now.



Stripy is the new sexy



In a case you are thinking if you should watch Hotelier or not:







In a case you are thinking if you should watch The Legend or not:

Every colour is kind to him:



He is TALL:



Who has the best profile of ever? (No, this is not a question):











Bae Yong Joon in a teddy-bear form:



Park Shin Yang

I don't want to make my latest favourite Park Shin Yang (fabulous "Money's Warfare") upset so I post about him a bit too. I have been sneakily checking posts about my favourite actors on Rather snarky blog pop-seul after dangermousie's rec. I am very relieved they seem to think very highly of Park Shin Yang and "Money's Warfare" (Here:why-korea-cant-stop-yapping-about-money-warfare). He is called to be a top-class actor and "Money's Warfare" (my latest favourite drama) is named to be the latest "thing" in Korea.

Pictures of Park Shin Yang with a teddy-bear. Because he deserved his own teddy-bear too:

Comments

[syliasyliasylia.livejournal.com]

Ooooh! Park Shin Yang! Park Shin Yang plus a teddy bear! So cute! And you love Money's Warfare!!! Wheee!!!! It was one of my superfavorite dramas of last year!!! Have you seen the sort of sequel thingie that aired later? It was also really awesome!

And I still haven't see The Legend... snif...:( I have all the episodes sitting in my hard drive...


*does the "It's finally Friday happy dance*

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

EEEEEEEE! YOU LIKED MONEY'S WARFARE ** big hugs of bonding **

It took me a second attempt to get over vomit-throwing scene but now I am on the episode 9 (I am spoiled for the ending ** bad ending but I can see it coming ** but I haven't watched the sequel thingy) and I think it is a milestone drama. I can see you liking it - it has that crazy quirky humour!

HAve you seen "Lovers in Paris" with Park Shin Yang?

And I still haven't see The Legend... snif...:( I have all the episodes sitting in my hard drive...

I loved it - it is so ASOIF-like IMHO.

[syliasyliasylia.livejournal.com]

Despite the bad ending, what can I say I'm a sucker for happy endings *shrugs*, this drama is fantastic!!! I love the leads, it's well acted and it even has some comedy moments from time to time!!! When you finish the drama, watch the War of Money: Bonus Round, which is the sequel thingy I mentioned to you... it's more light and comedic, as if it took place in an alternate universe, you'll see!!! I mean, if you love the drama, the bonus round is a must-see!! :)

HAve you seen "Lovers in Paris" with Park Shin Yang?
Not yet, it's in my neverending dramas-to-watch list! But I will one of this days!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Despite the bad ending, what can I say I'm a sucker for happy endings *shrugs*, this drama is fantastic!!!

To give them credit, the ending is slightly open-ended (we don't see Na Ra dead so I am going to think he survived. I am like that). But as I said, I don't really see how he could end well, there is so much self-destructiveness in his behaviour.

I am going to whatch the bonus round - I hope this ends happily. ;D

Re: Your icon. EEEEEEEE!

[syliasyliasylia.livejournal.com]

Re: Your icon. EEEEEEEE!
I know!!!!! It's so awesome, I can't remember where I got it from nor who did it either, snif! I wish I knew because whoever came up with the idea is A genius! HEE!!!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

AND IT IS SO TRUE!

(Please spoil me for the ending of the bonus round ** puppy eyes **)

[himmapaan.livejournal.com]

*Sobs and swoons...*

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Why sobs? ** gives you a teddy-bear **

[himmapaan.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you! *hugs (both you and bear)*

Sobs for many reasons! ;)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

** comforts you ** Have you managed to get "Lovers" working?

[himmapaan.livejournal.com]

I'm ashamed to say I still haven't tried. *blushes* I haven't had much time, but I think I'm partly impeded by fear too! I do PROMISE I'll get to it eventually. And I promise to tell you all about it when I do. :D *Hugs*

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Oh, please don't worry - I was just wearing my helpdesk cap on and thinking if it doesn't work for you and you don't want to ask.

Not much time! I imagine some of your lovely illustrations!

[himmapaan.livejournal.com]

You're very kind. :D I have been working a little, yes, but not as much as I ought. I still seem to manage to lose a lot of time to nothing, somehow.

But with luck, there ought to be something to post soon...

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

YAY!

(With the weather like this it is difficult to do anything but to want to sleep. ;D)

[himmapaan.livejournal.com]

Hehe! True enough!

[teh-haley.livejournal.com]

hey you, awesome lj-friend! I can't believe you were that sweet and sent me such a beautiful V-gift. I was so happy when I found it! Really, it made my day. Needless to say, I am really glad I had the chance to meet you here, and I hope we'll always keep in touch, because I love to share opinions, comments and funny things with you. Really. Thank you, again ♥

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

** Hugs and birthday cakes ** I am so glad to meet you here too, dear! I hope you had a nice day full of love!!

[allbloomedout.livejournal.com]

Good luck with the swimming pool visit! :)

The Bae Yong Joon pictures are so pretty! I don't think that bear does him justice. ^^

Aww, the bear with Park Shin Yang is really cute. :)

I should show these pictures to my mom since she loves them both as well. :P

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Good luck with the swimming pool visit! :)

Thank you dear! They got up too early, of course !

The Bae Yong Joon pictures are so pretty! I don't think that bear does him justice. ^^

Neither do I . :D I am glad you mother likes them too - you could be watching "The legend" together, what a bliss!

What are you watching now? I am still finishing "Lovers in Prague" and I am almost through "Money's Warfare"

[allbloomedout.livejournal.com]

I hope the swimming pool visit went well. Sorry, i'm super late with this. I haven't been on top of posts/comments because school. :(

That would be fun. I haven't watched any dramas with my mom for a long time since of school. It would be something nice to do over th summer. :)

I'm currently watching Last Friends, Around 40, and Zettai Kareshi. :) Such refreshing new dramas. I love them all! :)

Oh, i remember my mom watching "Lovers in Prague". All i remember is that it was really pretty. How is that and Money's Warfare?

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

The swimming pool visit was the win. Both girls were swimming, diving and all such things.

Around 40 looks just my thing. Thank you for the rec, I'll definitely try it.

Oh, i remember my mom watching "Lovers in Prague". All i remember is that it was really pretty. How is that and Money's Warfare?

I mad a rec post on "Lovers in prague" , Here (http://alexandral.livejournal.com/186582.html). I love "Money's warfare" to bits and think it is probably the best drama this year after "The Legend" but I don't know if I can rec it to anyone. I should make a post one day - you 'll be able to see if you like it.

[allbloomedout.livejournal.com]

Wow the pool visit sounds wonderful. I haven't been swimming for a long time. It's such perfect hot weather for it lately too.

Lover's in Prague looks very cute! Jang Geun Suk looks so young and girly!! EEEE! Such contrast from HGD! So many dramas to watch. :P You're sure adding to my list. Thank you! :)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

YAY!

[joonni.livejournal.com]

I liked money's warfare too. While people in korea really liked it I found that people outside of korea did not. hmm...

Park shin yang is so wonderful, isn't he?

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I liked money's warfare too. While people in korea really liked it I found that people outside of korea did not. hmm...

I think this is may be because this shows is really rooted in Korean culture and the situation in the country. It is a drak comedy but when you start think about the things that are in it many scenes are too deep for one's comfort.

Mostly people outside the Korea watch dramas for escapism sake, I think (I do!).. It took me a while to get over the vomit-throwing scene.. I stopped watching . Then I talked to someone over at kdrama and they kept saying what a good drama "Money's Warfare" is so I re-started. I am so glad I did. It is milestone drama, I think.. Like "The Legend" it is more than other things I watched, but for a different reason.

Park shin yang is so wonderful, isn't he?

He totally rocks my socks as far as acting goes. I am so glad he got the role in "East of Eden" . Oh, no this seems to be old and he is not - never mind!

[miss-dian.livejournal.com]

Do any of you spend much time leading meetings and such? I think you are awesome.
I don't spend that much time leading meetings, but for me the biggest challenge is achieving what we want to achieve in a limited time frame. Usually for me to have an effective meeting, I need to prepare well so that it is easier to 'direct' the meeting in the way we want it to go. Often when meetings are held we end up discussing and discussing, and not making any decisions that we initially intended to make :D

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is the biggest threat in a meeting..
Fortunately, all the meetings we had recently were of decisive kind. What I find difficult is the "panicking during preparation" bit. Take me right, I don't panick in a true sense of the word but I still find the preparation not a "comfortable" thing to do. Once I am there, I am fine. :D

** sends you some work support **

[miss-dian.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!! :) I feel the same way about 'preparations.' This is the most nerve-racking part, I guess. After all, often the success of the meeting depends on how well prepared we are!

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

After all, often the success of the meeting depends on how well prepared we are!

Absolutely. I always make hand-outs and such, it helps me to understand what I want to achieve.

[timescout.livejournal.com]

Mmmmmm...... lovely..... and Park Shin Yang with a teddy as a bonus. :)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I was veyr much in BYJ mood yesterday. :D
Have you watched Park Shin Yang anywhere already?

[timescout.livejournal.com]

I was veyr much in BYJ mood yesterday. :D

I kinda noticed, lol.... I started 'Hotelier' recently, among other things. I'm watching kdrama in bulk now, ha.

Have you watched Park Shin Yang anywhere already?

Yup, in 'Lovers in Paris' - he's exellent in it. I need to do a little write-up at some point. Didn't like LiP nearly as much as 'Lovers' though it wasn't bad either. 'Money's Warfare' is on my to-watch list....

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Sounds fantastic! I can't wait to read what you think about "Lovers in Paris" and "Hotelier" (I was thinking about a re-watch myself :D)

Yup, in 'Lovers in Paris' - he's exellent in it.

He is probably one of the bets Korean actors as far as acting goes (well, dimples don't hurt neither :D). I wish he made more dramas but with every passing year (he is 40 this year!) this seems to be less possible.SO many dramas are youth-oriented.

"Money's Warfare" - it keeps me very intrigued. Very different to what I have seen so far korean-drama-wise.

[timescout.livejournal.com]

He is probably one of the best Korean actors as far as acting goes (well, dimples don't hurt neither :D). I wish he made more dramas but with every passing year (he is 40 this year!) this seems to be less possible.SO many dramas are youth-oriented.

I've only seen him in LiP so far but I was impressed straight away. And yeah, dimples never hurt. ;)

It's such a pity that the entertainment world everywhere is so hung up on age and looks. There's very few openings for great older actors/actresses which is a crying shame, imho. There's enough of us who would love watch them just as much. But I guess TPTB don't see any potential in us 'older' viewers.

I like HBO because they don't shy off taking chances on the more mature performers or interesting scripts. (not that they aren't capable of making pure eye candy too -> "Rome" *g*) And I think that British channels are better with this in general than e.g American ones.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I think from what I have seen Korean entertainment is particular youth-oriented. Japanese has it's share of Takyua Kimura,Tsutsumi Shinichi and Abe Hiroshi but I can't honestly remember a Korean drama with over-forty leading actors. There is one running now, actually, "Last Scandal" and it is slowly gathering ratings.. But I haven't seen it. Also the actress is "just 40".

To be fair, Western shows have the youth-orientation tendency too but not as bad. The things pop-seul blog say about Bae Yong Joon ! They call him "an older lady"! And he is one of the actors who has a big fan base, even outside Korea.

I like HBO because they don't shy off taking chances on the more mature performers or interesting scripts. (not that they aren't capable of making pure eye candy too -> "Rome" *g*) And I think that British channels are better with this in general than e.g American ones.

** nods ** HBO stands out like this, they have made almost all of my recent favourites . Their shows are different..

[1-serendipity.livejournal.com]

Bae Yong Joon is stunning...