Beautiful Days

 

Cast:

Lee Min-chul (Sung-chun's son): Lee Byung Hun

Lee Min-chul is a rich man's son but bears hatred for his father. He is so bitter towards him that he goes to France to study for his music degree to get away. However, he still works in Victory as the GM for the sake of the company's interest.

Lee Sun-jae (Young-jun's son): Ryu Shi Won

Innocent and is ill-treated by the Lee siblings since young. Being mild-mannered, he is forced to give up his love for music. He likes Yonsoo  and woos her despite Lee Min-chul's threats

Kim Yonsoo (orphan): Choi Ji Woo

She grew up in an orphanage. She gave Shi Na one of her parents' rings on a chain while she wears the other on her finger. Both decided Christmas would be their birthday.

 

Lee Minji (Sung-chun's daughter): Shin Min Ah

She is Min-chul's younger sister. Min-chul still insists on moving home. Min-chul wants to show Cheng Chun that they can still live despite their misery.

 

Kim Sena (orphan): Lee Jung Hyun

She is very selfish and stubborn. She hates Yonsoo for deserting her. She expects people to give in to her all the time. But you will admire her confidence and the suffering she is willing to go through to be a successful singer.

Zero
Jung Myung-ja (Sun-jae's mother): Lee Kyung Jin
Lee Sung-chun (Min-chul's father): Lee Jung Gil
Lee Young-jun (Sun-jae's real father): Ha Jae Young
Kang Narae (Yonsoo's roommate/co-worker): Lee Yu Jin
Min Kyu-suk (bodyguard/chauffeur): Kim Dong Hyun
Yang Mimi/Kyung-hee: Lee Hwi Hyang
Shin Jae-eun (sick girl): Lee Ae Jung

 

 

 

 

Summary:

The drama begins with a scene in the 1970s.
It is the annual Korean Record Competition.
The hot favourite is Liang Mi Mi [Lee Hui Hyang], who is a singer for Lee Yong Chun [Ha Jae Young], the owner of the biggest record company in South Korea at the time.
However, in a unscrupulous move, Sung Chun [Lee Jung Gil] plants cocaine in her house and sets her up, causing her to lose her award and prevents from ever stepping up the stage as a singer again.
Lee Yong Chun, the manager of Liang Mi Mi, finds out that the scandal was all a delicate plot to frame Liang Mi Mi and confronts Sung Chun.
In their agitation, the two get into a fight and Sung Chun hits Yong Chun's head with the award tablet, killing him.
To cover his tracks, he makes it look as if Yong Chun's death was a car accident and got his subordinate to assist him in the cover-up.
In the wake of Yong Chun's death, Sung Chun assists the pregnant Jung Myung Ja [previously Yong Chun's wife], in the pretence of helping his late buddy [Sung Chun and Yong Chun were supposedly buddies], but actually wants to take over Yong Chun's record company.
The naïve Myung Ja, pregnant with Song Jae [Ryu Shi Won], gratefully accepts his help and when Sung Chun's wife passes away from an illness, he seizes the opportunity and remarries Myung Ja to take full control of Yong's Chun's record company.
It is renamed Victory Records.
On seeing his father remarrying immediately after the death of his mother, Min Chul [Lee Byung Hun] confronts him and questions him about Song Jae's family background and in a fit of anger, Yong Chun lies to him that Song Jae is his illegitimate child with Myung Ja.
From here on, Min Chul dislikes Song Jae and his mother, Myung Ja, as somewhere in his heart, he never forgets how quickly his beloved mother was forgotten by his ungrateful father due to their appearance.

Meanwhile, Yeon Soo [Choi Ji Woo] and Se Na [Lee Jung Hyun] are both orphans living in a orphanage.  Being orphans, they have no one to depend on but themselves, therefore after years of being together, they become as close as sisters. There is an incident within the orphanage when Sung Chun brings Song Jae along during Christmas.
Song Jae accidentally bumps into Se Na and Yeon Soo as they are celebrating their birthday. [on Christmas day that is]
Se Na wishes for a watch but doesn't get it, on seeing this, Song Jae generously offers to give her his watch, Yeon Soo sees this but refuses to take it, eventually Song Jae gives it to her in exchange for a picture she drew: A picture of her and Se Na walking up to their dream house, a house with care and warm love.
Later on in the day, Se Na is scalded by hot water accidentally by Yeon Soo, and whilst being treated at the hospital, Song Jae sees how hard Yeon Soo cries for her and is very touched. They eventually separate but Song Jae can never forget the look on Yeon Soo's face as Se Na was hurt and keeps the drawing given to him by her carefully.
Yeon Soo, being the bigger of the two, eventually leaves the orphanage first as she finds work but before she departs, passes a ring [a gift left behind by her blood mother before she passed away] to Se Na, and tells her that she will meet her again on Christmas that very same year.
Alas, she gets into a car accident whilst going to meet Se Na and never makes it there.
Se Na, who suffered so much bullying in the orphanage after Yeon Soo left, had escaped from the orphanage just to meet Yeon Soo, and is left heartbroken when Yeon Soo fails to arrive. In her heart, she feels betrayed and promises to herself that she will never trust another person again.

Fast forward ten plus years, the once-adolescent Min Chul is now a degree holder from an established French Music Academy. He starts to take over the reign of Victory Records as the director of main operations.
Yeon Soo, on the other hand, gets a job at Victory Records as a salesgirl, in the hope that she can eventually climb up to a decent position, where she will be able to help Se Na achieve her childhood dream – to become a singer. Her first job is to catch a shoplifter from Victory's shop. She does so, but realizes that the shoplifter is none other than Se Na. All these years after being betrayed by Yeon Soo, Se Na had been living a wandering life. She still aspires to be a singer but because of her qualifications, she has to resort to underhand means to survive. Yeon Soo realizes this and feels extremely guilty and swears she will do anything now to help Se Na to become a singer to repay this debt.

Meanwhile, Min Chul's first encounter with Yeon Soo is when he requires her to act as a decoy to distract the media who is stalking one of Victory's singers. His second encounter with Yeon Soo is when she stops his sister, Min Zhi from disgracing herself when she tries to strip in front of a club. Yeon Soo sees Min Zhi in time and because of the fact that Min Zhi reminds her very much of Se Na [rash yet pitiful], she stops Min Zhi just in time.

Eventually when Min Chul thanks her for her help, she is mistaken that he is the same boy to whom she gave a drawing to when she was young when she finds out that he is the son of Sung Chun [who has two sons: Min Chul & Song Jae]. He gives her a gift, a coat to which he says to her very romantically: "You cannot reject anything I give to you."
Min Chul loves her sister dearly and wishes for her to grow up in life.

He realizes that she has a natural flair for drawing and upon realizing that Yeon Soo studied art in university, offers a deal: If Yeon Soo is willing to stay in his house and be Min Zhi's teacher, he will allow Se Na to have a shot at becoming a singer. Yeon Soo considers and eventually decides to move into Min Chul's house in return for Se Na having a shot at becoming a singer.
On the night where she is to move into Min Chul's house, she bumps into Song Jae for the first time since his visit to the orphanage, but both of them do not know each other's identity. But through certain events, Song Jae finds out that Yeon Soo is the girl from the orphanage and shows her the picture he kept and she realizes she has been wrong all the time about Min Chul being the boy who visited the orphanage. After all these years, Song Jae has never forgotten Yeon Soo and wishes to pursue her.
Alas, his elder brother Min Chul also finds himself falling in love with Yeon Soo unknowingly. Now, the two brothers fight for her affection and in turn unearths the dark secret of Sung Chun's past…..

 

Credits: Devache at  http://www.krystalheart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=303

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE GUIDE:

Episode 1
Lee Sung Chun kills his best friend accidentally and takes care of his widow and her son. Their presence creates a strain in the household. Yeon Soo leaves the orphanage for Seoul; when her best friend, Sae Na, fails to locate her in Seoul as arranged, it causes a misunderstanding.

Episode 2
Yeon Soo intervenes when Min Ji creates a scene in public, Min Chul is grateful and presents her with a gift. Sae Na participates in an audition organised by Victory Records, she embroils in an arguement with Min Ji and is further upset when she sees Yeon Soo.

Episode 3
Yeon Soo asks Min Chul for a favor to groom Sae Na, she is relieved when he agrees to think about it. Min Ji and Sae Na crossed paths at a lounge and their conflict is aggravated when Sae Na torches the lounge; Min Chul and Yeon Soo are dismayed by the turn of events.

Episode 4
Min Chul offers Yeon Soo a position as a governess to Min Ji in return for grooming Sae Na. Sae Na is excited when she is choosen to train as a singer in Victory Records and shares her joy with San Jae. Yeon Soo meets San Jae on her way to Min Chul's home.

Episode 5
Min Chul is upset that Sung Chun has forgotten about his mother's death anniversary. Min Chul brings Yeon Soo to a dinner party and angers Sung Chun further. Myong Ja arranges a memorial service and angers Min Ji, San Jae is upset and and returns in a drunken stupor.

Episode 6
Min Ji sells her artworks and presents Min Chul with a gift from her earnings, Min Chul is grateful to Yeon Soo for guiding Min Ji. Sae Na is shocked to learn about San Jae's identity and blames him for keeping it a secret. San Jae is delighted to learn that Yeon Soo is the little girl at the orphanage and breaks the news to her, their camaraderie upsets Min Chul.

Episode 7
Sae Na is excited about an outdoor performance and invites San Jae to support her. Her performance is sabotaged by her rival and she seeks solace with Yeon Soo. Min Chul receives a call about Zero's whereabouts, he rushes to the hospital and is shocked to learn of his identity.

Episode 8
Kyong Hee meets Myong Ja and tells her to reveal the secret about San Jae's birthright, Myong Ja is shocked by her words and pleads with Kyong Hee to keep it a secret. Min Chul and Yeon Soo fall out over San Jae; San Jae is dismayed by Min Chul's attitude and confronts him, confessing his love for Yeon Soo.

Episode 9
San Jae is disappointed to learn about Min Chul and Yeon Soo's love for each other, he accepts her decision but assures her he will be there for her. Sae Na grows suspicious of Yeon Soo and is further angered to learn that she is staying at San Jae's home, Na Rae assures her that Yeon Soo's heart lies with Min Chul.

Episode 10
Sae Na is upset that her rival has been choosen over her to release an album and seeks solace with San Jae. Min Chul grows suspicious of Sung Chun's past deeds after meeting with Kyong Hee, he digs into his past and is curious about Myong Ja's involvement. He sees San Jae with Kyong Hee and warns him about her.

Episode 11
San Jae is shocked to learn the truth from his mother and seeks confirmation with Kyong Hee. Min Chul intends to tell Min Ji of his relationship with Yeon Soo, when Yeon Soo fails to turn up , he is greatly disappointed. He is infuriated when he sees Yeon Soo and San Jae together, he gets into a fight with San Jae.

Episode 12
Yeon Soo's attempts to make up with Min Chul is faced with his aloofness, she decides to leave his home. San Jae is saddened by the turn of events and helps to reconcile the couple. Kyong Hee is disappointed that San Jae prefers to forget the past, she reveals that Sung Chun has taken advantage of his father's death.

Episode 13
Min Chul is greatly affected by the truth concerning San Jae's birthright and confronts his father. He meets San Jae and expresses his regrets about the past. Kyong Hee offers San Jae a position in her music company and hints that a positive decision will benefit Sae Na's career.

Episode 14
San Jae's decision to accept Kyong Hee's offer intensifies the business rivalry with Min Chul. San Jae is grateful for Yeon Soo's efforts in arranging for him to spend time with his mother, he assures her that he will assist Sae Na's career. Kyong Hee embarrasses Min Chul at a media conference by announcing the real identity of Zero.

Episode 15
Sung Chun enraged by Min Chul and Yeon Soo's relationship, hints to Yeon Soo to leave. San Jae is angered by Yeon Soo's predicament and vents his displeasure at Min Chul. Min Chul proposes to Yeon Soo and informs San Jae of their engagement, San Jae attempts to dissuade Yeon Soo.

Episode 16
Sae Na is upset about San Jae's feelings for Yeon Soo and confides her feelings for him. Min Chul learns of Sung Chun's murderous deeds towards San Jae's father and is greatly shocked. He makes a drastic decision and shocks Yeon Soo by calling off their engagement and ending their relationship.

Episode 17
Sung Chun blames Bong Tal for revealing the past to Min Chul, Bong Tal exposes his crime to Kyong Hee in a fit of anger. Min Chul decides to leave the country with Min Ji despite Yeon Soo's pleas, San Jae confronts Min Chul about his attitude towards Yeon Soo. Kyong Hee reveals the truth to San Jae about his father's death.

Episode 18
Min Chul apologises to San Jae on behalf of his father and informs him of his decision to leave the country. Yeon Soo accepts Min Chul's decision and sends him off at the airport. San Jae reports Sung Chun's crime. attracting a media blitz; Min Ji is shocked by the news and rushes home with Min Chul.

Episode 19
Myong Ja commits suicide over the scandal and San Jae blames himself for her death. Yeon Soo is happy to see Min Chul but Min Chul distances himself on the pretext of taking care of his family. San Jae informs Yeon Soo that she might has a blood disorder and needs to be admitted to the hospital.

Episode 20
Sae Na's past catches up with her and affects her career. Yeon Soo pleads with San Jae to keep her illness a secret . She decides to make a clean break with Min Chul and informs him of her decision. Min Chul is disturbed over Yeon Soo's sudden change and enquires about her well-being.

Episode 21
San Jae coaxes Yeon Soo to seek treatment, in return he assures her he will take care of Sae Na. Min Chul is disturbed by Yeon Soo's sudden aloofness and presses Na Rae for the reason, he is shocked by the truth and makes a decision to reconcile with Yeon Soo. Yeon Soo is dismayed by his decision and expresses her reluctance.

Episode 22
Sae Na is forced to face her real feelings for Yeon Soo when she learns of her illness. Min Chul proposes to Yeon Soo for a second time but she rejects him. Na Rae and Min Ji learn of the proposal and plan for the wedding, Yeon Soo is touched by their efforts and accepts Min Chul's proposal.

Episode 23
San Jae plans to rebuild Sae Na's career, Sae Na is delighted and encouraged by his words. Yeon Soo is uneasy about keeping her illness from Sung Chun and Min Ji but Min Chul reassures her. Yeon Soo's illness deteriorates and she collapses in front of her family, reeling them in a state of anxiety.

Episode 24
Yeon Soo's illness worsens and her loved ones sets out to locate a suitable marrow donor. Yeon Soo decides to take a risk and agrees to an operation. The operation proves to be a success much to Min Chul's relief. Sae Na accomplishes her dream as a popular singer.

Credits: AC_Hikaru

 

 

 

What I Think:

I am just rewatching this series, I have seen this one in cetv channel before, now that it is shown in local tv channel, gma I thought I might check some scenes again.

Lee Byung Hun had 2 dramas shown at the same time, this one and Hotelier; he was nominated for Best Actor in the 2001 SBS television awards. I like the scene where he is taking care of his younger sis (Shim Mina). This is the first series I have seen Lee Byung Hun and he looks dashing when he wears his cool shades, black long jacket and that cool car! I am surprised he is a good actor. I just like him okay. Oh and he is not too tall, I don't like shorties…just about the same height as CJW. Ryu Shi Won is taller than him. He has done so many movies and series with Choi Ji Woo, they even did a Tour Korea commercial together, they should hook up.

 

Right from the first time I saw Ryu Shi Won acting "The Truth" or Jinshil (another series he did with CJW again) I knew I already like him. He has some ummphh in him that I can't just point out. But I like him. He sings great too. Sang some songs in BD ost and All In ost. He looks good with CJW. 

 

Choi Ji Woo is the wimpiest person ever or what? I don't like her that much, she always is a wimp in all her series and movies. She gets sick, gets maltreated, always dies, I want to see her do roles like Jeon Ji Yeon's role in "Windstruck" man! Hahah, she'd look so funny I bet!

 

Shim Mina is another revelation. She looks so young here… I think just as young as her role in Madeline.  This girl not only is cute, she is a good actress!

 

The house of Ryu Shi Won and Lee Byung Hun is the same house of Choi Ji Wo in The Truth and Kim Sung Soo in Stained Glass. Aish! I have seen that house many times over already!  But Beautiful Days has a happy ending, great songs too.

 

I like the part where Ryu and Choi Ji Woo went out together and bought an mp3 for her sister! Omg can he really play the piano that good? He got the right keys!! Ahhggg I gravitate to guys who can play the piano well. I also like another scene where Ryu and CJW were cooking vegetable rice together! They look so comfortable with each other and the look cute together too! They have this amazing chemistry!!

 

Rating: 6 Korean Kimchis out of 10

 

 

Other Stuff:

Beautiful Days OST Tracklist:

01. geu ddae gga ji ahn nyung - Zero
02. yak sok - Zero
03. Heaven - Lee Jung Hyun
04. yak sok - Ryu Shi Won
05. geu dae dwi eh suh - Zero
06. For You - Zero
07. geu ddae gga ji ahn nyung - Ryu Shi Won
08. uhn je na oh neul chuh rum (Scat Version) - Zero
09. ggoom - Lee Jung Hyun
10. Missing You - Ryu Shi Won
11. Please - Zero
12. sang chuh - Ryu Shi Won
13. nuh man eul wi hae - Zero
14. ma ji mak sarang eul wi hae yuh - Lee Byung Hun

 

** The OST had 15,000 orders even before it was out. This had never happened before which was even better than Autumn in my Heart OST

** Who is that singer, Zero?  He sings well for fast and slow numbers. No one has seen Zero. It is said that he is a university student majoring in music and only wants to be a cyber singer. Others say that this is only an imaginary voice tuned to perfection.  Answer: Adam, SBS hired him to sing the ost (thanks to cherodar) :)

**The CD shop where Choi Ji Woo worked becomes a hot spot in Korea after filming.

**The Mercedes convertible belonged to Si Won in real life. He has many cars and lent it to Byun Hun.

** The scene where Byun Hun hugs Ji Woo to dance in the KTV room was the most embarrassing moment for Byun Hun. He had to wear high heels to be taller than Ji Woo! No wonder CHW was just too happy to wear very high heels in "101 Proposal" with tall hottie Jerry Huang Zhi Wei. J

** The producer wanted to let Xuan Zai and Yan Xiu to be together while Min Zhe was the ruthless man who toyed with her feelings. However, Byun Hun is so attractive in the role that the switch was made.

Credits: krystalheart, spcnet

 

Music Playing in the Background: Only you and Me- Soulstar

Innocent Steps

Cast:

Jang Chae-ryn (Moon Geun Young)

Na Young-sae (Park Gun Young)

Jang Chae-min (Moon Geun Young’s sister)

 

Synopsis:

My Little Bride's Moon Geun Young slips on her dancing shoes for The Innocent Steps, a heartwarming motion picture about innocent love and the power of dance! In this second film from director Park Young Hun (Addicted), teen star Moon plays Jang Chae Rin, a young Korean girl from the poor Chinese town of Yanbian. When her dance champion sister bows out of an upcoming national dancing competition in Seoul, Chae Rin poses as her sister and attends the event in her place. One problem: Chae Rin has zero dancing experience!

Co-starring in this winning romance is Park Geon Hyeong (DMZ) who plays her dance partner, Na Young Sae. As a former member of South Korea's national dance team, Young-Sae exudes professionalism, refusing to get involved with the film’s beautiful heroine. But as their practices continue, a bond between the two soon develops, as she learns not only how to dance from Young Sae, but how to love as well. But what happens when the villainous Jeong Hyeon su (Yoon Chan) enters the picture and tries to break them apart? Will their budding romance survive?

As with her previous hit film, My Little Bride, Moon Geun Young wins over her audiences with her loveable, wide-eyed charisma, but this time around, she brings with her a level of maturity that might surprise viewers. Critically-acclaimed for his performance in the local stage version of Saturday Night Fever, Park Geon Hyeong acquits himself well as the male lead, sure to win the hearts of female viewers with his dancing skills and winning good looks. Fans of old-fashioned love stories with a contemporary sensibility won't go wrong with The Innocent Steps, an entertaining romance that'll make you want to dance the night away!

 

 

What I Think:

I have been wanting to watch this movie for months…and now I got to see it already! I just like Moon Geun Young because she is such a great young actress. MGY is 18yo and Park Gun Young is like 25yo, but surprisingly they have such good chemistry. Park Gun Young is tall, but when Moon Geun Young hugs him and places her hands around him, they’re almost of the same height; she’s quite tall too. She can cry easily, and can be funny too. They look good together!

There are some scenes that you have to watch out for, like when Jang Chae-ryn arrives in Young-sae’s apartment and she’s wearing this kid socks, then Young-sae looks at her and says ”You wear socks with those shoes?”

When the manager slaps Chae-ryn when he knew she’s not Chae-min. Moon Geun Young is such a good actress, she can cry easily.

When Young-sae gives Chae-ryn a piggyback home, she went to dance in the red light district and stuff. Gun-Young did the piggyback effortlessly! Man!

When Young-sae said “If you don’t lose that accent, I’ll send you back to Sangdoo.” I swear my eyes lit up when I heard the word sangdoo!! Hahaha!! The things Rain and Lee dong gun do to me. Hehheh… ☺

When Chae-ryn says “What do I call you now that we’re married? I can’t call you ajushi.” Young-sae dismisses her, just saying Aish!! And walked away. She called “Honey!!! Sweetie!!”

The dance competition where Chae-ryn competed. That other guy she danced with is quite a looker too. Hehehee...he just have to lose his dyed hair, he looks quite good. ☺

Rating: 8 Korean Kimchis out of 10

Music Playing in the Background: Twenty Four- Switchfoot

Cast:

Jang Chae-ryn (Moon Geun Young)

Na Young-sae (Park Gun Young)

Jang Chae-min (Moon Geun Young’s sister)

 

 

 

 

 

Official Site: http://www.sunjung2005.co.kr/.

 

What I Think:

I have been wanting to watch this movie for months…and now I got to see it already! I just like Moon Geun Young because she is such a great young actress. MGY is 18yo and Park Gun Young is like 25yo, but surprisingly they have such good chemistry. Park Gun Young is tall, but when Moon Geun Young hugs him and places her hands around him, they’re almost of the same height; she’s quite tall too. She can cry easily, and can be funny too. They look good together!

There are some scenes that you have to watch out for, like when Jang Chae-ryn arrives in Young-sae’s apartment and she’s wearing this kid socks, then Young-sae looks at her and says ”You wear socks with those shoes?”

When the manager slaps Chae-ryn when he knew she’s not Chae-min. Moon Geun Young is such a good actress, she can cry easily.

When Young-sae gives Chae-ryn a piggyback home, she went to dance in the red light district and stuff. Gun-Young did the piggyback effortlessly! Man!

 

When Young-sae said “If you don’t lose that accent, I’ll send you back to Sangdoo.” I swear my eyes lit up when I heard the word sangdoo!! Hahaha!! The things Rain and Lee dong gun do to me. Hehheh… ☺

When Chae-ryn says “What do I call you now that we’re married? I can’t call you ajushi.” Young-sae dismisses her, just saying Aish!! And walked away. She called “Honey!!! Sweetie!!”

 

The dance competition where Chae-ryn competed. That other guy she danced with is quite a looker too. Hehehee...he just have to lose his dyed hair, he looks quite good. ☺

 

Rating: 8 Korean Kimchis out of 10

 

credits:yesasia, asianfanatics

Music Playing in the Background: Twenty Four- Switchfoot

 

I’m Sorry I Love You

Cast:

Cha Moo Hyuk (So Ji Sup)

Fastidious, rough, bad-mouthing, hot tempered, once he goes crazy, he goes to the end. 
He fights often, never get defeated. 
He tells a lie more often than truth. He calls himself a dog. 
(But nobody knows actually he is warm, tender like a lamb) 
 
Moo Hyuk was abandoned as soon as he was born, adopted to Austrailia at 2 years old. 
His another name is Danny Anderson. 
He was ill-treated by the foster father, ran away from home at 10, met a clown on the street, served him as a father. 
Lived together for 5 years, then the clown daddy ran away with a blondie. 
This is his life, keep being abandoned. 

Song Eun Chae (Im Soo Jung)

She has pure and sincere heart. 
Her idol is Juliette who followed Romeo to die. 
She always dream of such fantastic but tragic love. 
And her this dream come true... 
She has been lived in Yoon's house from she was born. 
She is the stylist of Yoon, famous singer. 
She loves Yoon, but she cannot confess, even though she can die for Yoon.

Oh Dul Hee/Yoon’s Mother (Lee Hye Young)

Mother of Yoon, Moohyuk and Seokyung. 
Famous actress in 70s. 
Her name Oh Dul Hee came from Audrey Hepburn. 
Differet from her luxurious out-looking, 
she is ignorant, crude, talkative, vulgar, desultory .... and innocent.

Choi Yoon (Jung Kyung Ho)

Top singer of Korea, has genius musical talent. 
Eunchae is his personal assistant and childhood friend, they grew up together

Kang Min Joo (Seo Ji Young)

Also a famous singer, multi entertainer. 
Her family is rich and powerful in political field, is a big flirt but eventually dated Yoon s he is crazy about her

Seo Kyung (Jeon Hye Jin)

Moohyuk's twin sister. 
She is pure simple and innocent as child. 
She has one son, doesn't know who is father. 
Has 7 year-old mental state, 1 year younger than his 8 year-old son. 
She is learning Korean character from son.

Official Site: kbs.co.kr/cms/drama/misa

Soompi Thread: http://soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=259007

Other Titles: MISA, Mianhada Saranghada, Sumimaseng-Aishteru, Bu Ke Qi-Wo Ai Ni

Wallpapers:

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What I Think:

Okay I think I have a new entry in my top 5 fave k-series!! Wopee!! I have always wanted to watch this series because of I am a big fan of Im Soo Jung and So Ji Sup maybe. The first series of SJS that I saw was “Glass Shoes” and man he rocked with Kim Hyun Joo! Then I saw him in Memories in Bali… everyone was loving JIS because he was rich, powerful, childish and handsome while SJS was so sullen and wooden, barely smiles. I said, I need to see SJS in a series where he is not this wooden! So I checked MISA. ☺

First episode and I was like ‘I LOVE SO JI SUP!! SO JI SUP MANIA STARTS HERE!!” I just love him here! He looks so good with Im Soo Jung! This is one of a few series where its 4 main stars look good together, whoever they’re with.

Eunchae and Moohyuk look good together.

Eunchae and Yoon look good together too.

Moohyun and Minjoo look good together too.

Minjoo and Yoon look good together too.

Now you see why this series is already in my top 3 fave series (for the moment). This is such a good series!!

Some wonderful scenes:

** Moohyuk’s prayer.. I remember it went this way, that if god will let her (Eunchae) stay by his side till he dies, he will forget all the revenge and hatred he felt for his mom. I LOVE MOOHYUK’S PRAYER!

** Where Moo Hyuk just hugged Eunchae in the middle of traffic. This is my most fave scene!! He reckons she feels cold, so he used his jacket to cover both of them from the cold. He hugged her and she just held on to his hands.

** Moo Hyun and Minjoo’s kissing scenes in the elevator. Was that lust or what?! It’s freakin wet and man was so ji sup as good kisser or what!!

** The scenes where Yoon and Eunchae are walking down the street in Australia, they are just so close! They make me feel giddy! And where Yoon jut hugs Eunchae from behind, then she starts walking with him still holding her.

** In the hotel, where SJS kissed ISJ! I swear to god! It took him forever to touch her lips! They got lots lots of chemistry! Sparks are flying all over! Well what can I say; even SJS said in interviews that he likes kissing his co-star. ☺ hehehehe…

** Scenes where Eunchae stayed with Moohyuk and his family (twin sister and nephew), she teaches Galchi his homework, cooks, eats with them!! Ahhhhh!! So nice these scenes are!

**Where Yoon was in the hospital, his heartbeat starts to slow down when Eunchae lets go of his hand, he just holds her hand there, Moohyuk went in and just holds Eunchae’s other hand and she rests her head on his shoulders and sleeps. This was a nice scene!!

** Scenes where Moohyuk and Eunchae went away and stayed in a place together. Eunchae wanted him to sleep next to her in bed. He hesitates but ends up sleeping next to her though. ☺

LOL! And all the romantic moments at the beach! Kim Rae Won and Kim Tae Hee have these similar beach scenes in Love Story in Harvard! Just like KTH, I like Im Soo Jung cause she has no hesitations to hug and kiss her guy! Aish! Song Hye Kyo doesn’t have any scenes like these you see.

Rating: 9 Korean Kimchis out of 10

Other Stuff:

** MOO HYUK’S PRAYER: This is such a nice prayer! I cried myself to crap just listening to this!

Lord, if you really do exist, I promise you, Song Eun Chae, If you let her be beside me for rest of my time, If you let her comfort me for the time I have left, If you don't hurt me again, I'll give up my life right now. My hatred, anger, i'll throw them away, and quietly die! Lord, I make the promise with you.

** This series not only has a wonderful story, it also has a wonderful, all-star OST! But I don’t know which OST I got!! Track 3 of my ost is my fave, Snow Flower, Track 5 is Wherever you will go by The Calling. Track 11 is the main theme instrumental, which I like. Track 18 is Talk to Me by Machan. Track 19 is also a main theme. So what do you think which is my ost track list? I think it is a combination of both…oh lordie….

OST 1 
 
1. Intro 
2. Snow flower - Park Hyo Shin 
3. Back to first time - Jeong Jae Wook 
4. Someone is living in my heart - J 
5. One day has passed - Bada 
6. Please go back - Jeong Jae Wook 
7. Giant - J 
8. Flying without Wings - Westlife 
9. Precious person - Kim Seong Pil 
10. Erased memory - Lee So Jeong 
11. Wherever you will go - The Calling 
12. Back to first time (Instrumental) 
13. One day has passed (Instrumental) 
14. Snow flower (Instrumental) 
15. Outro 
 
OST 2 
 
01. Main Title 
02. Eunchai and Moohyuk's first kiss 
03. Snow flower (Acoustic Ver.) - Seo Young Eun 
04. In Melbourn street 
05. The last choice 
06. Yoon, it's all right (Eunchai's naration) 
07. A precious person - Yoon 
08. Son and mom 
09. The Stranger 
10. Moohyuk's prayer 
11. I promise you (Moohyuk's naration) 
12. Snow flower (Acoustic Ver.)(Instrumental) 
13. A Destiny 
14. The truth 
15. Eunchai's room 
16. Eunchai's confession (Eunchai's naration) 
17. ¼³·¹ÀÓ (a flutter) 
18. Mom's picture 
19. Talk To Me - Machan 
20. Hidden times 
 
Others not in OST 
 
Tell me all about it - papermoon 
The stranger - Billy Joel 

The best scenes that Jisub & Sujeong pick

Korea Herald Economy news 01:05:06, 29 December, 2004]

Jisub picks the scene that he's eating ramyun, and Sujeong picks the street scene."

SoJisub and ImSujeong pick their own best scenes of KBS2's mini series drama ¡®I'm sorry, I love you¡¯(described as *Misa below) that ended on the 28th.

 
Two had not had many chances to get together except when they were taping, but this time they got together with all the crew, having a meal together at a restaurant near KBS building on the 28th to celebrate the finale of Misa. Here they talked about the scenes that they thought most impressive. 
 
Jisub picked the scene that Muhyok was eating ramyun that Oh Deulhee cooked, appeared in the last episode that was broadcasted on the 28th.

 
Jisub felt this scene was so touching. Muhyok finds out that Choi Yun is not a biological son to Deulhee and she adopted Yun because she felt guilty for the child(or children: she doesn't even know they were twins in the episode) who was abandoned. In fact, she does not seem to find out till the end of the drama if Muhyok was the abandoned child nor was Seogyong. Muhyok finally forgives Deulhee after finding out that he was not abandoned by Deulhee but she was said that the baby (ies) were dead as soon as born. In this scene, Muhyok asks her to fix some food for him saying he's hungry. The scene shows that he forgives the mother and eats ramyun with tears poured out but covering his mouth and leaves Deulhee's house hastily without revealing her that he's the baby who was said to be dead.

Other than this scene, Jisub also mentioned some scenes of kissing in the elevator with Im,Sujeong(Eunchae) and with Seo,Jiyoung(Minju), indirectly telling that he felt good with the romance with these two women.

Credits: soompi forums, yahoo korea, yesasia

Music Playing in the Background: Fly to the Sky- Condition of My Heart

 

Once Upon A Time in High School:

The Legend of Jeet Kwan Doo

 

Cast:

Kwon Sang-Woo as Kim Hyun-soo
Han Ga-In as Kang Eun-ju
Lee Jung-Jin as Kim Woo-sik
Park Hyo-jun as Hamburger
Kim In-Gweon as Stabber
Lee Jong-Hyeok as Jong-hoon
Kim Bu-Seo as Sung-choon
Cheon Ho-Jin
Baek Bong-Gi

Official Site: http://www.cjent.co.kr/english/productlist/highschool/index.asp

Summary:

A model student transfers to a notorious Jungmoon High School!
In the spring of 1978, Hyun-soo transfers to Jungmoon High School in Kangnam where his mother thinks the land price will skyrocket due to the development of the area. Yet, Jungmoon High School is notorious for its severe corporal punishment by teachers and power struggles between school gangs. On the first day, he gets spanked with an aluminum baseball bat for violating the school's dress code. Then, one day, he plays basketball with his classmates and helps his team to a victory, which allows him to become chummy with Woo-sik, a kingpin of the school. Before long, they find out that they both are huge fans of Bruce Lee and become best friends.

He got so easily what I had desired so badly.
After school, on the bus, Hyun-soo and Woo-sik see a girl who resembles Olivia Hussey, the most popular foreign actress in Korea at that time. Her name is Eun-ju, a senior at nearby girls high school. Both fall in love with her at first sight. Hyun-soo is gentle and kind, while Woo-sik is tough and charismatic. Knowing Woo-sik is so different from her, she can't help but become attracted to him.

To hell with the school!
Hyun-soo endures the pain of his secret love for Eun-ju. However, Eun-ju and Woo-sik begin to bicker over petty things. While she's in pain over Woo-sik cheating on her, Hyun-soo sees a chance to win her heart. In the meantime, Woo-sik and Jong-hoon, a student patrol captain, get into a fight. In the duel, Jong-hoon cheats and beats up Woo-sik, who leaves school in the aftermath of his defeat. With Woo-sik gone, Jong-hoon abuses his power as student patrol captain and bullies whoever gets in his way. Hyun-soo falls into an Inferior Class, and Jong-hoon keeps bullying him. The corporal punishment and favoritism by the teachers gradually become worse. To make matter worse, Eun-ju chooses Woo-sik over him. Driven to the wall, Hyun-soo explodes. With nunchakus tucked in the back of his pants, he goes up to the roof after Jong-hoon.

 

Credits: http://www.cjent.co.kr/english/productlist/highschool/synopsis.asp, yesasia, spcnet

 

 

What I Think:

I have heard about this movie and people say it is actually a good one. I just finished watching “Taekgukgi” and “ My tutor friend” then so I was thinking, okay I am having too much action here…so this movie completely evaded me. But I have wanted to watch it coz Lee Jung-jin is in it, (I just love him! Que zas que zas que zas!) and I haven’t seen any movies of Han Ga In, this was the first movie where I saw her act. Plus Kwon Sang-woo is the lead.

I have seen quite a few KSW movies and I didn’t like them all much, lousy storylines that’s why. By far, the one KSW movie that I thought was okay was “Love so Divine” but alleluia!!! I now have my favorite Kwon Sang-woo movie of all time! “Once upon a time in High School!” Yeah!

 

The movie’s theme is so heavy and serious I cannot even begin to write about it so I will just re-post what il_mare posted in her review in spcnet:

“ … The interplay of power among the different kingpins, the average student trying to survive and how each tried to take different sides for their personal benefit and all these scenes seemed to be a reflection of society at large then. The violent methods in the name of upholding strict school discipline were graphic and brutal. The teacher's teaching methods made me sick….”

 

Must-watch scenes:

1. Intro where the teacher yells to his students “You single-celled amoebas!” Omfg I was laughing so hard in that scene!

2. The running game where 2 hot oppas, oh by god! LJJ and KSW are running against each other. KSW won,he was first in line. Hottttt!

3. Basketball game versus jung-hoon. That game was really hot and rockin! KSW, LJJ and basketball, it can’t get any hotter than this.

4. Disco scene: With LJJ in a wig (I thought he changed hairstyle there…) hitting with the ladies and KSW dancing… it was hella hot!

5. Woo-sik (LJJ) imitating Bruce Lee’s moves in the “Game of Death” he looked cool there actually. I love just love staring at him!

6. Rain scene: When Eun-ju (HGI) shared with Hyun-soo his umbrella because she’s wet from the rain. He was surprised when she just popped out of nowhere. J  and they shared a bus ride home,he gave her his umbrella.

7. Second Disco Scene: where LJJ kisses HGI, woah was he working on that deep kiss or what! A pro is working at it!

8. KSW and HGI are dating, omg KSW is really good at playing the guitar too huh? He got the right chords; I closely watched the chords of the guitar. He is one good guitar player!

9. Woo-sik and Jung-hoon fighting at the rooftop. 

10. Hyun-soo and Jung-hoon fighting at the rooftop. 

 

I like one line here in the movie, where KSW said” Woo-sik gets so easily what I desired so badly” when he knew that woo-sik was already dating eun-ju. I just want to hug him, he just gets cold feet and cant tell eun-ju he likes her.

 

I must say, KSW and LJJ looks hot in gym clothes, jersey pants and shirts! Jeeez man! I am reminiscing the scene in Love Story In Harvard where Lee jung-jin was wearing his gym shorts and shirt while playing basketball, with the music Que zas playing in the backround! Awwww! Both KSW and LJJ looks even hotter in shorter hairstyle! And Han Ga In is  so pretty too, she has nice big, expressive eyes and cute nose too. 

Lee Jong-Hyeok who plays Jong-hoon (Edward of Green Rose) looks old,I dunno..but I think he does.

 

The ending, well the girl always chooses the bad boy, HGI ended up with LJJ.  

 

Rating: 9 Korean Kimchis out of 10

credits: yesasia, spcnet, asianfantics

 

Music Playing in the Background: Gravity- Fly to the Sky

The Romantic President

 

Cast:

Choi Eun-soo (Choi Ji-woo)

Han Min-wook (Ahn Sung-ki)

Han Young-hee (Im Soo Jung)

 

Official Site: www.theromanticpresident.com

 

Synopsis:

Choi Eun-soo (Choi Ji-woo) is an upright teacher who sees to the needs of her students. After one of her female students, Han Young-hee ( Im Soo Jung) catches her attention, the best she can do is call her father, Han Min-wook (Ahn Sung-ki). However this turns out to be quite a complicated task because her father is not just nother parent but the President of Korea! Even though Min-wook does not agree with Eun-soo’s view about his daughter’s behavior, he finds himself attracted to her. A sa result, he invites her for another meeting to confess his love for her.

 

Credits: theromanticpresident.com

 

What I Think:

When I saw the posters of this movie, I was thinking hey Choi Ji-woo looks so cute here, with her hair cut so short, and the storyline sounds okay too…so yeah I got around to watching it. I just don’t know how to start this review. Aish.

 

Okay so Choi Ji-woo looks absolutely cuter here with her short hair, shorter than her hair in “Winter Sonata” or in “Stairways to Heaven” and Im Soo Jung looks soooooo young here! I cannot believe that they are both Korean wave super stars now! In this movie, you’ll see how old Choi Ji-woo already is! Imagine here she’s Im Soo-jung’s teacher! Jeez man!

 

Some nice scenes: when President Han and Eun-soo argued bout the lyrics of the Oriole song! That was a bit funny. Another was when Young-Hee said to her guy friend “I just want to be rained on” then the guy got into his car and rammed the car right onto the fire hydrant, the water just went splashing all over the place like a fountain and she had the biggest smile. That was sweet really. Another was when President Han and Eun-soo tried to run away from his bodyguards, the scene looked fun for them, amusing to me.

 

I dig happy endings..so yeah this movie is just okay. No chemistry of some kind whatsoever between Choi Ji-woo and Ahn Sung-ki. You get to see Im Soo-jung so plain-looking cause she’s still so young here. I just didn’t feel anything after watching this movie, that kind of feeling I got when I watched My Little Bride, The Classic, Daddy Long Legs, Jenny Juno. This movie is just so-so, I am tired of its storyline too, absolutely no chemistry between the 2 leads, I have seen this storyline one too many.

 

 

Rating: 6 Korean Kimchis out of 10

 

 

Music Playing in the Background: Kim Jong Gook-One Man