I never got around to watching You're Beautiful, because if there's one thing I can't stand in dramas it's stupid heroines, but I might have to watch this. (I mean, the characters look like actual grown-ups! With thoughts in their heads!) And then this might make me watch YAB! So really it's all good.
Yesssssss! The heroine is much improved over the original. Not only does it make her easier to watch, but it makes all her relationships better too. EVERYBODY WINS!
So I have seen the first two eps but spoiled myself for ep 3 hardcore so I wont be seeing that ep and I am still debating if I will watch yet another ep. The drama annoys the hell out of me and yet I keep going back to it! There's something about Ren and his duck lips I guess. Also I actually like the heroine this time. That helps a ton, its like really a problem for me when there's no girl characters I like in a drama and I am super easy to please on that front but mi nam was straight up TERRIBLE in every way. Ren has nothing on Tae Kyung but he's got his own charm I wish he would not try to copy jang geun suk's faces so often because its so obvious to me that its a mimic that throws me out of the drama everytime. its such a minor thing but it bugs! shu is SO BORING i dont know how but he managed to be even more dull faced and tree like than shin woo. and shin woo was a fucking board plank when he wasnt being a passive aggressive douche face. at least shu isnt a douche face, so despite being dead inside he still offends me less. god
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NOOOO but Ren's faces are PERFECT. I mean, he's obviously copying the smirks and the pursed lips but other than that I feel like he's really making the character his own. Ren is a lot more mature and emotionally aware than Tae Kyung, even if he doesn't have the tools to express it just yet.
(Actually, that's one of the reasons I'm shipping Mio/Ren so much harder than I shipped Minam/Tae Kyung. They're both better characters individually, which makes them even greater together as a couple.)
at least shu isnt a douche face, so despite being dead inside he still offends me less.
LOL. God, I love you. TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL.
So is IS the only drama you're enjoying this season? It seems cosmically unfair that with so many options there's only one that struck your fancy.
I'm really liking this version because Mio actually has a brain and doesn't trip over everything constantly. Also hoping there will be no dramatic "you ate my mother's cookies" showdown as you so hilariously featured in your recap before.
You should also watch Material Queen. The lead female character is a gorgeous model who is shamelessly looking for a rich husband AND she's smart at scheming and outfoxes everyone.
I also feel like Awakawa Under the Bridge would be totally up your alley as it's OTT with really good characters.
AHAHAHAHAHA. NO NO, I REALLY THINK SHOULD THEY INCLUDE THAT ONE. Maybe they can upgrade it, have her eat some other kind of evil baked good. "Did you try her cream puffs?! I saw you bluffin with her muffin. DON'T LIE TO ME."
Material Queen sounds great. I've actually seen some picspams for it and the leads are gorgeous. *___*
I LOVE ARAKAWA UNDER THE BRIDGE. OMG. SO MUCH LOVE.
Definitely gonna pimp Arakawa, I'm just waiting for the second ep because I want to introduce everyone with screencaps. :D "And here's Billy, he's an ex-yakuza who wears a bird head..."
Material Queen - I was mistaken, they aren't picspams but promo pics. Anyway, kycoo is who you wanna know. :D
I like Miko, too. She's so much cooler than her Korean counterpart. And so pretty! I can take only so much stupid and reaching for my dreams!!1 and I'm doing it all for my brother who's doing it for me!, but somehow Miko is still loveable
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I love how they've fleshed out Mio's motives and her conflicted feelings about lying. Character development yay!
I read several comments where people complained about the male leads being "horribly miscast".
BLASPHEMY. REN IS PERFECTION WITH A CROOKED SMILE. Shu is... there. Yuki hasn't done much, but then he hasn't been given a lot to do. I wonder if it's just a matter of first impressions? ANJELL as a band didn't really click at first, but by the time they're throwing backyard barbecue fests they are ADORABLE.
Fleshing out characters seems to be the trend; see HanaKimi. I hope Japanese viewers have the same feelings about it as the international ones and the producers cater to it. Imagine character development becoming the next big thing! :O
Mendol? Ah, I remember you made a post about that. (Hi, I'm your longtime stalker. *waves*) I haven't watched it, though.
You're not really missing much aside from crossdressing hijinks and faux lesbian spankings. Actually, I think one of Hanakimi's producers worked on Mendol, which explains... a lot.
FL;SDKFSDFJL I NEED TO CATCH UP. OMG. CUTE DOGGIE WHY DO YOU TEMPT ME SO.
I honestly thought he was strange-looking at first. Something about the bones in his face. Ren strutting around like a pissy peacock didn't help matters.
BUT NOW THE JOKE'S ON ME BECAUSE I WANT HIM IN MY BED. *__________* RIGHT NOW. YESTERDAY.
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(Actually, that's one of the reasons I'm shipping Mio/Ren so much harder than I shipped Minam/Tae Kyung. They're both better characters individually, which makes them even greater together as a couple.)
at least shu isnt a douche face, so despite being dead inside he still offends me less.
LOL. God, I love you. TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL.
So is IS the only drama you're enjoying this season? It seems cosmically unfair that with so many options there's only one that struck your fancy.
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You should also watch Material Queen. The lead female character is a gorgeous model who is shamelessly looking for a rich husband AND she's smart at scheming and outfoxes everyone.
I also feel like Awakawa Under the Bridge would be totally up your alley as it's OTT with really good characters.
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Material Queen sounds great. I've actually seen some picspams for it and the leads are gorgeous. *___*
I LOVE ARAKAWA UNDER THE BRIDGE. OMG. SO MUCH LOVE.
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WAIT Picspams? Where? And yes everyone is gorgeous for this drama.
I feel like no one is watching Awakawa Under The Bridge but it's so awesome! Cannot wait for your recap if you do one.
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Material Queen - I was mistaken, they aren't picspams but promo pics. Anyway, kycoo is who you wanna know. :D
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I read several comments where people complained about the male leads being "horribly miscast".
BLASPHEMY. REN IS PERFECTION WITH A CROOKED SMILE. Shu is... there. Yuki hasn't done much, but then he hasn't been given a lot to do. I wonder if it's just a matter of first impressions? ANJELL as a band didn't really click at first, but by the time they're throwing backyard barbecue fests they are ADORABLE.
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Mendol? Ah, I remember you made a post about that. (Hi, I'm your longtime stalker. *waves*) I haven't watched it, though.
Apropos your pic:
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FL;SDKFSDFJL I NEED TO CATCH UP. OMG. CUTE DOGGIE WHY DO YOU TEMPT ME SO.
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BUT NOW THE JOKE'S ON ME BECAUSE I WANT HIM IN MY BED. *__________* RIGHT NOW. YESTERDAY.
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