Currently watching: Personal Taste aka Personal Preference + Random Updates

Hello my luvlies! I am back from my long hiatus! I have missed blogging so much!

Currently watching:

Title:  Personal Taste a.k.a. Personal Preference

Genre:  Romance, Comedy

Broadcast Network:  MBC

Broadcast Period:  March 31to May 20, 2010

Air days:  Wednesdays and Thursdays

Synopsis:

Jeon Jin Ho is a straight guy who pretends to be gay in order to become a roommate to his female friend, Park Kae In. 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 women’s feelings. Kae 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 Kae In react when she finds out that her gay roommate is not actually gay at all and that he has fallen for her?

 

Cast:

Son Yeh Jin as Park Kae In
Lee Min Ho as Jeon Jin Ho
Kim Ji Suk as Han Chang Ryul
Wang Ji Hye as Kim In Hee
Ryu Seung Ryong as Choi Do Bin
Im Seul Ong as Kim Tae Hoon
Jung Sung Hwa as No Sang Joon
Park Hae Mi as Jin Ho’s mother
Ahn Suk Hwan as Han Yoon Sub
Jo Eun Ji as Lee Young Sun
Choi Eun Seo as Na Hye Mi
Bong Tae Kyu as Won Hoo
Jung Chan
Song Sun Mi
Jang Won Young

Trailer #1:

 

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Trailer #3:

OST w/ Lyrics

My POV:

 When I first read the synopsis, I just couldn't imagine Lee Min Ho in a gay role, so this must be interesting! I was getting bored watching the first few episodes but my feelings took a 180 degrees turn on Episodes 7 and 8! I am now pretty much hooked on this drama! I can't believe my fave korean actress Yoon Eun Hae (lead in Coffee Prince and Lady Castle) made a special appearance! It was like a dream come true seeing her and Lee Min Ho on the same screen as I am a huge fan of both! How I wish they would team up in the future! I can't wait to see the coming episodes ;)

Ready for my random updates?

• Went back to my homeland (Philippines) after 10 years and stayed there for almost 2 weeks.  I'm sure it will take some time before I go back there again because I had the worst allergic reaction to insect bites! I got bite marks all over my body and my feet were swollen (hello Shrek feet!) I checked in to urgent care as soon as I returned to Los Angeles. Boy, I was soo happy and relieved to be back here!
  
• Currently on diet mode.  Down to 104 lbs (from 115 lbs) so far since I started (April 5th). Could it be just water weight that I have lost?  I am shedding weight so fast! This diet coffee thing is really working! Hopefully no harmful side effects but I guess it's a risk I have to take. Thinking of selling my True Religion Casey Leggin Jeans Size 26 used only once because it's too big on me now. Anybody interested?
  
• Me and my boyfriend just had our 5th year anniversary last week. Sorry for me, I don't hear wedding bells yet ;)
  
• My friend's wedding is fast approaching and I still don't have my MOH speech ready. Her special day needs to be perfect! I am secretly stressing out!
  
• My 30th bday is coming up (same day as Mother's Day) but I don't feel like celebrating like last year.  We are so pre-occupied with my friend's upcoming wedding.

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Currently watching: You're Beautiful (aka You're Handsome)

Sorry luvlies for my lack of updates. Once again, I've been sucked into the k-drama world. I can't get enough of my newest fave... Title: 미남이시네요 / You’re Beautiful Chinese Title : 原来是美男啊 Also known as: You’re Handsome, A.N.JELL Genre: Romance, comedy Episodes: 16

Synopsis

Tae Kyung and On Yu are in search of a new member for their idol group, A.N.JELL. However, Mi Nam suffers an injury at the last moment. So Mi Nyu, his twin sister, is asked to step in for her brother. The rest of the drama follows the behind-the-scenes life of an idol group.

Cast

Jang Geun Suk as Hwang Tae Kyung Park Shin Hye as Go Mi Nam / Go Mi Nyu Lee Hong Ki as Kang On Yu / Jeremy Jung Yong Hwa as Kang Shin Woo

I just finished watching Episode 14. It airs in Korea on Wednesdays and Thursdays so I have to wait until next week for the last couple episodes. I think it's a hybrid of "Coffee Prince" and "Boys Before Flowers." I can't help but compare "You're Beautiful" to those two previous dramas because they are similar in some ways. The lead female character pretends to be a guy (just like in Coffee Prince). However, I must admit that Go Eun Chan is more convincing as a guy. There's also a love triangle among Tae Kyung, Go Mi Nyu, and Shin Woo (just like Jun Pyo, Jan Di, and Ji Hoo in BBF). Thanks to Chomfifi for recommending this k-drama!

Trailer

Watch it here with english subs:

http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/42279/0/you-re-beautiful-episode-1-part-1.html

or http://www.mysoju.com/youre-beautiful/

Oh and I found this clip from yt! Didn't know the lead female character "Park Shin Hye" can dance...

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And the Winner is...

Winner of the Seche Vite French Couture Kit... Congratulations to #62 = Amarena Wait for my e-mail to get your shipping info! Again, I wanna thank everybody for their time and effort in joining my very 1st giveaway. oOoOoOo SwatchCrazee is currently watching... My Fair Lady (Korean Drama) AKA: Lady Castle, Take Care of the Young Lady, Take Care of Agasshi Genre: Romantic Comedy Film Date: August 2009 Korea Casts: Jung Il Woo, Yoon Eun Hye, Yoon Sang Hyun Synopsis Hye-na Kang, the only successor of Kang-san Group, is the owner of the ‘Lady Castle’ and lives a ‘princess-like’ life with her servants. Hye-na’s parents died from a plane accident and her grandfather brought her up. Hye-na is strong-headed, selfish and world revolves around her; it is because she could not experience the warmth of family when she grew up. One day, she comes across Dong-chan. He makes Hye-na to do community service, kidnaps her, and now appears in front of her as the new household manager! Hye-na makes every effort to throw him out from the castle, but this guy has tenacity in him! MY THOUGHTS: I am really liking this kdrama! The female lead character is the same girl from "Coffee Prince" but girly and glamorized. She is really versatile in that sense. I have a miniature crush on the Lawyer guy. His smile makes me melt! But I'm pretty sure the female lead will end up with her butler. OoOhh! I can't wait to finish watching it! I am currently watching from the koreanmovie.com website. The discussion they have on top of the screen is so crackin me up! Makes the drama more fun to watch! You'll know what I'm talking about when you watch it from the link below: http://www.koreanmovie.com/My_Fair_Lady_video325_1_1_20620/ ***

"Boys Before Flowers/Boys Over Flowers"

Boys Before Flowers (Korean Drama Version) Est. January 2009

I got so addicted in watching "Boys Before Flowers" which is the newest drama version of the Japanese Manga "Hana Yori Dango/Boys Over Flowers" I finished watching nonstop w/o sleeping in 1 day phew! Click title to read episodes Hana Yori Dango (Manga Version) Est. October 1992 There are previous drama versions but I think the Korean is the best =) Click title for link to episodes *You can also watch it in Youtube* Meteor Garden (Taiwanese Drama Version) Est. April 2001 Hana Yori Dango (Japanese Drama Version) Est. October 2005 I found this spoof in YouTube from a Filipino Gag Show called 'Banana Split'. So funny! Just read the subtitles... It's called 'Boys Over Acting' Lol! This last one doesn't have subtitles but you get the drift... Thanks to Rochelle for the link! Happy watching! ***