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I have been watching quite few doramas recently, some of the currently aired ones and some of the older ones:

Anego I have finished Anego, I totally loved it. I liked the open ending and I liked the scene of Noda's proposal to Kurosawa. I adored him for his reaction to her proposal – he actually said that he is going to think for 5 years! I thought it was a proof of his feelings for her. I guess I was expecting him to say "No" immediately because I must say that 11 years of age difference is not something easy to overcome, for one thing he must have his own parents who will be very much against! His quite girly "I am going to think 5 years" came across like something very cute and something rather hopeful. But of course, Noda didn't have 5 years to think! She went and plunged into that horrid affair.. But by and by, the ending came as very hopeful to me.

Proposal Daisakusen I must be in a minority here and I am really sorry, but I didn't like it all that much. It wasn't bad for me and the main heroine Rei is very sweet but watching of the first episode required quite a bit of using "fast forward" button as it seems to be developing quite slowly.. I am also not a fan of this storyline – going into the past for 100 times in attempt to change something usually results in much repetition. But I am not giving up on it yet, I have only seen 1 episode I am going to see how this develops!!!

Liar GameI am really drawn to it. It has some lovely quality of originally, especially in it's cinematography. It seems to me that many Japanese dramas adopt quite uniform colouring of warm yellows and natural browns which I grown to like recently. But Liar game has a fiest of colous – pinks and reds and blues. And of course, "Liar Game" has a fast-moving interesting story and it also has Matsuda Shota as Shinichi. Just look at this post by [livejournal.com profile] vierran45!!!!!!!

Hanayome to Papa I watched it from [livejournal.com profile] winterspel's recommendation and it was an instantaneous love!! (Drama Wiki's info: Hanayome to Papa)

Let me tell it all in pictures:

The main herouine Aiko (Ishihara Satomi) is bright and cute as a button, she is just starting her work in designer industry and she is already rockin'! She wants to escape her father's tyranny and marry as soon as possible:



Her male colleague Miura Seiji (Taguchi Junnosuke) who seems to be already ready to marry her (and it is only episode 1!!) is cute too:



And her father Uzaki Kentaro (Tokito Saburo) is something!!!! He is over-protective and created all these crazy rules in their house, like "no opposite sex friendship", but in reality he loves Aiko to bits. Plus he is a great cook:



I love him when he sings because he sings really well!!!!



Father's lovely OTP:



And here is Aiko's boss Narumi Shunichi ! Hmm. I like him so much I seem to be getting into the wrong ship here. He is "an icicle who wants to melt" , by [livejournal.com profile] dangermousie's categorization:



He is trying to hide a smirk because Aiko called him "inferior"!! This is a world-play: Miura Seiji's nickname in the office is "proud". This must sound similar to "inferior" in Japanese because Aiko mixed these two worlds..




He-he! And in return he is giving her some nasty remark on her dress style (which is terrible). But oh boy!! He should look at himself and his haircut first!!


Narumi Shunichi (Koizumi Koutaro) in the car, full of angst because (I think) he had very hard childhood and Aiko and her father's relationship reminded him about his own ever-absent father. ** snif **



OMPH!! Now he is full of thoughts because of Aiko's resignation letter:




Mawang I have been following this very faithfully, I find it very intriguing. This is definitely no your run-of-the-mill kdrama, it is rather quite intricately done supernatural crime story.



The roots of the story are in the past crime, in the death of the only brother of a very talented young lawyer, Oh Seung Ha (Jo Ji Hoon). This crime went somehow unpunished and in the present time an unknown killer is taking revenge on everyone involved in this past crime. A young and energetic policeman Kang Oh Soo (Uhm Tae Woong) is investigating the string of deaths connected together by the killer's signature. This signature is a tarot card that he sends to every victim. It is not clear yet, but Kang Oh Soo seems to be connected somehow to Oh Seung Ha's brother's death. During the cause of his investigation Kang Oh Soo asked for some help from a psychic, a beatiful yong woman Seo Hae In (played by Shin Min Ah). Seo Hae In is working in a library where she meets Oh Seung Ha by chance.

"Mawang" keeps me fully engaged and afraid to miss a word, everything seems to be connected and quite complex. This is quite unusual for kdramas, they are normally quite easy to watch.. Jo Ji Hoon is absolutely mesmerizing there and I also adore Kang Oh Soo (Uhm Tae Woong) because is so full of vivacity



























Date: 2007-05-03 06:15 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] winterspel.livejournal.com
*glee* for the Hanayome to Papa picspam! :) I'm so glad you enjoy it. Just FYI, Aiko's boss is Narumi Shunichi, Aiko's co-worker/possible love interest (played by Taguchi Junnosuke) is Miura Seiji, and Aiko's dad is Uzaki Kentaro. :)

I also love to see Shiraishi Miho who was in Sapuri and Orange Days - I think she's wonderful (she plays Narumi's second in charge).

Date: 2007-05-03 08:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
I am glad you enjoyed it!! And big thank you to you I have 2 more episodes now!!!

Aiko's boss is Narumi Shunichi, Aiko's co-worker/possible love interest (played by Taguchi Junnosuke) is Miura Seiji, and Aiko's dad is Uzaki Kentaro. :)

Oh gosh, I was rushing to church and mixed then all up!! Thank you very much for the mentionig. Koizumi Koutaro who is playing Narumi Shunichi is apperently a son of Japanese Prime Minister. WOW!

I also love to see Shiraishi Miho who was in Sapuri and Orange Days - I think she's wonderful (she plays Narumi's second in charge).

I immediately noticed her, but I think she will not be a friend of Aiko in the future. And YES! After my enjoyment of "Anego" may be I should watch "Sapuri". (I hope it has a good ending :D)

Date: 2007-05-03 08:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] winterspel.livejournal.com
I don't know if you will like Sapuri at all, but it has a very, very good ending. In fact, one of the best endings, if you ask me, even though it is not one of my most favorite dramas. However, Kamenashi Kazuya's Ishida Yuya is one of my most favorite drama characters. :)

Date: 2007-05-03 09:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
Thank you very much for the "good ending" assurance! I am in a patch where I feel a need for a good ending.. To be honest, I have almost downloaded "Sapuri" and I am definitely going to give it a try..

My most favorite male character in Japanese drama is Kuriosagi (but I love every one of Takuya's characters).. As to female ones, it all goes to Shinohara Ryoko, her characters in "Unfair" and "Anego"..

Date: 2007-05-03 06:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] meganbmoore.livejournal.com
You know, I can't seem to work up a lot of interest in ProDai. I mean, I like all three of the leads, so I'll probably check it out eventually, but I can't seem to get excited about it or feel a need to check it out.

But Liar Game? Absolutely adore it. And will be watching ep 3 as soon as I get off work.

Date: 2007-05-03 09:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
You know, I can't seem to work up a lot of interest in ProDai. I mean, I like all three of the leads, so I'll probably check it out eventually, but I can't seem to get excited about it or feel a need to check it out.

How about " Hanayome to Papa"? Aiko's boss has huge potential for being very protective and he is a head taller then her. :D And so is Aiko's co-worker. I think this is all going to go the way that she will end up with co-worker, but still!

But Liar Game? Absolutely adore it. And will be watching ep 3 as soon as I get off work.

I am doing the same as soon as I drag myself from the Internet. Matsuda Shota! I am coming soon!! But ** pouts ** Where is the main role for Oguri Shun????????????????

Date: 2007-05-03 11:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] meganbmoore.livejournal.com
You are trying to cater to my kinks...I see through your vile plot.

And Shun? Coming soon we hope.

They will cast him as the main role in a Taiga and I will die of joy. *dream*

Date: 2007-05-04 12:16 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
He-he! You are too good!

Taiga? Like in Russian/Canadian coniferous forest? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiga) Is it a name of a genre? (Sorry, I am so backward!)

Date: 2007-05-04 12:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] meganbmoore.livejournal.com
The Taiga's are arethe year long historicals...Musashi, Shinsengumi, Yoshitsune, etc.

Date: 2007-05-04 12:25 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
OH YEAH! A year long of Oguri Shun could be just great! It is interesting, Russian Taiga is a name of the type of forest that goes on and on and doesn't stop, it covers Northern parts of Russia.. The large length seems to be the common denominator here.

Oguri Shun seems to be in quite a few movies this year.

Date: 2007-05-03 07:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amandioka.livejournal.com
LOL I only watched the first episode of Hanayome to Papa and am already a boss/Aiko shipper XD ..though it'll probably end in coworker/Aiko.. :/ Ah well. The father/dauther relationship is still the main point of this series, and I like it ^^

Date: 2007-05-03 09:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
LOL I only watched the first episode of Hanayome to Papa and am already a boss/Aiko shipper XD

YAY! I am so glad it is not "just me" ** does happy dance**

..though it'll probably end in coworker/Aiko.. :/ Ah well. The father/dauther relationship is still the main point of this series, and I like it ^^
The way it looks on Drama Wiki she will marry co-worker, but there is always a hope. And I love father/daughter relationship there (he! My hidden parenting side!) I also find Papa VERY interesting (:):) and I wish that he opens his eyes and notices the café lady!!!

Date: 2007-05-04 01:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com
The shots from Mawang look gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. I'll have to put in my list to get...

Date: 2007-05-04 06:37 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
"Mawang" is simply gorgeous to look at, but I think it's ratings are not as high because it is definitely more complicated them anything I have seen before in dorama land and also it is not as much about romance, even though it has it.

Have you seen "Goong" already?? (OMPH! So gorgeous!)

Date: 2007-05-04 07:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com
I haven't seen 'Goong.' I don't know why but something about it didn't appeal to me. I think the picture with the lollipop freaked me out!

I am currently rewatching Mars as I ponder what to move onto next...

Date: 2007-05-04 08:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
Oh, Goong is really great, I can recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone, even someone who had never seen a dorama before, the quality of production is just very very high! There is just enough of everything there - a good story about a cheery girl melting a heart of an ice-prince (Jo Ji Hoon from Mawang's screencaps), royal intrigues and secrets of the past, fabulous cinematography..

Speaking of funny advertising, I don't remember any lollypops in the actual drama! The advertising makes me laugh sometimes - some things have good poster/trailers and some give some very wrong messages.

Date: 2007-05-07 01:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com
I have started watching Mawang and it is love, love, love...

Date: 2007-05-07 12:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
EEEEEEEEEEEE! I am so glad you like it!! Isn't it just so DIFFERENT?

Date: 2007-05-04 01:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] miss-dian.livejournal.com
Thank you for the Mawang pics :) How is it doing, ratings wise, do you know? Not many people are discussing it in LJ, and it's a pity that it's not causing such a big hype as other currently airing k-dramas :( I will finish all the ones I have on hand before I watch Mawang, but I really can't wait to see Ji Hoon's gorgeousness on my screen again! ^^

Date: 2007-05-04 06:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
EEEEE! So glad you like! I remember [livejournal.com profile] allbloomedout saying that it's rating are not that good. I can really see why, it is not just a romance story and it is quite complicated. But I like it, it is nice to see something different!!

(BTW, I watched "The Beast and the beauty", so lovely!!!

Date: 2007-05-04 10:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] miss-dian.livejournal.com
I'm glad you like Beast & Beauty! I thought it was hilarious is some parts :D

Date: 2007-05-04 10:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
I really like Shin Min Ah, she is my favourite Asian actress at the moment – she is very very pretty and I love her in every role. Among the recent ones, "Bittersweet life" with her was EXCELLENT!

Date: 2007-05-04 10:45 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] miss-dian.livejournal.com
Have you watched Madeleine? One of Shin Min Ah's movies that I also enjoyed, too. I don't think I've watched Bittersweet Life, but I will check it out :)

Date: 2007-05-04 11:43 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
EEEE! Thank you so much for reccing "Madeline". I saw it mentioning somewhere and was wondering how good it was. Good ending?? (he-he! I am getting obsessed with good endings recently, I apologise!)

Date: 2007-05-05 02:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] partypaprika.livejournal.com
OMG! I definitely agree with you about Proposal Daisakusen. I really wasn't too crazy about the first episode. I'll probably keep on watching it, but it just wasn't love at first sight. Everyone else that I know who's seen it thinks that I'm absolutely crazy. Oh well.
I also really enjoyed Hanayome to Papa and I'm looking forward to more episodes. I'm also a huge fan of Koizumi--I liked him in Attention Please and Haken no Hinkaku.

Date: 2007-05-05 11:29 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
I also really enjoyed Hanayome to Papa and I'm looking forward to more episodes. I'm also a huge fan of Koizumi--I liked him in Attention Please and Haken no Hinkaku.

EEEEEE! Thank you very much for the rec!! HtP is the first time I see Koizumi but he is so gorgeous! I remember you reccing "Haken no Hinkaku" for Shinohara Ryoko (who is AWESOME!). Guess what I am watching next?? :D

I am not giving up on "Proposal.." yet, it has Yamapi and Yuuta in one place!!

Date: 2007-05-05 03:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] enkiae.livejournal.com
Wow, I really like the Mawang screencaps! It's kinda funny how Oh Seung Ha can be ice-cool just by sitting around his house not doing much. That series is a pleasure for the eyes and ears.

Waiting for the 6th episode subs to come out...FAST. Too many esoteric and legal terms to follow raw. D:

Date: 2007-05-06 10:54 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
Jo Jii Hoon just has that incredible coolness about him, doesn't he? It was the same for me in "Goong"

That series is a pleasure for the eyes and ears.

I loe soundtrack. That song when Kang Oh Soo was so upset after the death of his friend and went to see Seo Hae In absolutely not realizing where he is going was so beautiful.

Waiting for the 6th episode subs to come out...FAST. Too many esoteric and legal terms to follow raw. D:

I can't wait, I can't understand a word of Korean (OK, may be some of the words I picked from kdramas. ;D)

Date: 2007-05-06 11:16 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] allbloomedout.livejournal.com
Anego sounds great and glad it had a hopeful ending! I'll have to give it a try sometime. :)

Aww, I'm really in love with ProDai. It was sort of love at first sight for me. It was pretty unexpected and i was moved at Ken's speech. I have big soft spot for unrequited love. I hope it will grow on you!! :D

I like Liar Game's cinematography as well. I think it's a nice short dorama to have. It's not one of my favorites of all the ones I'm watching but It's still fun to watch nonetheless.

Hanayome to Papa looks really cute and interesting. I really shouldn't add anymore doramas so I'll wait until it's finished. I hope you'll do a review of it at the end so I'll know of it's worth it or not. :P

I love the Manwang caps! Gah, it looks really gorgeous. Nothing like oogling at JJH. :D

Date: 2007-05-07 12:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
I'll definitely watch more of ProDai - I have heard that the second episode is better then the first. And YUMM! Yamapi! Yuuta ( I am liking him even more then Yamapi there)!!

Hanayome to Papa is so lovely, I just hope I am not shipping the wrong couple. I get really disappointed when this happens. :D

Nothing like oogling at JJH. :D

** Sigh ** I hope for some possibility of redemption for him. Pleeeeesse?? Jo Ji Hoon can't be evil, can he??

Date: 2007-05-08 05:49 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] allbloomedout.livejournal.com
I've heard lots of people think episode 2 is better than episode 1 as well. I think I still like episode 1 better. I actually think I need to rewatch episode 2 because I watched it while I was very tired. I think that tends to ruin my viewing.

I hate when I ship the wrong couple as well. :(

I'm excited to find out what JJH is like when he's evil. He's just to pretty to be evil. ^^

Btw, here is episode 6 subs : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O7BIM0YG

Date: 2007-05-08 06:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
I can't watch things properly when I am tired, I do get cranky . :D But sometimes I get really into something then I can stay and watch it whole night!

EEEEEE! I watched episode 6 of "Mawang" yesterday. It is getting darker..

Date: 2007-05-10 12:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] allbloomedout.livejournal.com
Me too!! Sometimes no matter how tired I get once I get sucked in I seem to have all the energy to keep on watching. :D

Wow, even darker?? I'm really curious how dark it's going to get. I hope the subs will be all out my June. I can't wait to marathon this during the summer. :D

Date: 2007-05-10 06:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexandral.livejournal.com
I can't wait for the new episode!!

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