Korean Drama: Jackpot 2016

ALRIGHT! Another Jang Geun Suk entry to add after so many years! :)

After Bel Ami (Pretty Boy) 2013 comes Jang Geun Suk's latest Korean Drama, Jackpot. I missed watching him act rather than sing. His acting skills will be put to the test in this new series because this is not his typical drama where his character is always on the cool side. Because Jackpot is a period drama, this has a more serious tone than any of his previous dramas.

Drama: The Royal Gambler (English title) / Jackpot (literal title)
Revised romanization: Daebak
Hangul: 대박
Director: Nam Gun
Writer: Kwon Soon-Gyu
Network: SBS
Episodes: 24
Release Date: March 28 - June 14, 2016
Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 22:00
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Cast:
Jang Keun-suk as Baek Dae-gil[1]
Yeo Jin-goo as Yeon Ying-gun (King Yeongjo)
Jun Kwang-ryul as Lee In-jwa (ko)
Choi Min-soo as King Sukjong
Yoon Jin-seo as Suk-bin Choe
Lim Ji-yeon as Dam-seo

Korean Drama: Love Rain 2012

Love Rain is a 2012 Korean drama starring Jang Geun Suk and Im Yoona. 

    Drama: Love Rain
    Revised romanization: Sarangbi
    Hangul: 사랑비
    Director: Yoon Seok-Ho
    Writer: Oh Soo-Yun
    Network: KBS2
    Episodes: 20
    Release Date: March 26, 2012 - May, 29 2012
    Runtime: Mon & Tue 21:55
    Genre: Romance / Youth
    Language: Korean
    Country: South Korea

 Cast
1970s
    Jang Geun Suk as Seo In Ha
    Im Yoon Ah as Kim Yoon Hee
    Kim Si Hoo as Lee Dong Wook
    Son Eun Seo as Baek Hye Jung
    Seo In Guk as Kim Chang Mo
    Hwang Bo Ra as Na In Sook

2012
    Jang Geun Suk as Seo Joon (In Ha's son)
    Im Yoon Ah as Jung Ha Na (Yoon Hee's daughter)
    Kim Si Hoo as Lee Sun Ho (Dong Wook's son)
    Jung Jin Young Seo In Ha (Seo Joon's dad)
    Lee Mi Sook as Kim Yoon Hee (Ha Na's mom)
    Kim Young Kwang as Han Tae Sung


You will see two parts or generations of the story. One where the drama takes you to 1970's where the story of  Soo In-Ha and Kim Yoon Hee have developed. Here you would see how they loved each other but ended up parting ways. But that love has always been there even if they already have their own families. From there it takes us to the present time where the children of our previous couple, Joon and Ha Na, have been destined to meet to continue the love that their parents have or so it seems?

Jang Geun Suk and many other Hotties plan to enlist in military service this year

As we all know, all Korean men have to serve the military between 18-35 years old. A lot of Hallyu stars are planning to enlist in military service this year. One of the rumored actors to enlist is Jang Geun Suk.

We cannot deny that at the age of 26, Jang Geun Suk is at the prime of his career. Most Korean men would enlist before they reach the age of 30. At 26, Jang Geun Suk is at the perfect age for the military service. Oh no! What to do if Jang Geun Suk will really serve the military. There won't be anymore of him for the next 2 years. That would be tormenting. Unfortunately, even if he does not enlist this year, sooner or later he will have to. Perhaps it would be better for him to enlist early on so that his career would go smooth after his service.

It is not only Jang Geun Suk who is rumored to serve the military this year. Other Hallyu stars who are planning to enlist this year includes Yoo Ah In, the genius pianist in Secret Love Affair. He will just finish the drama before he will enlist. Inspiring Generation's Kim Hyun Joong plans to enlist in October.

Kim Soo Hyun of You Who Came From The Stars already went through the first stage of admission which is the physical examination. However, there is no definite time as to when he would serve the military. Choi Jin Hyuk of Emergency Couple also passed the exams for military service but will serve the police first before he enlists. Park Yoo Chun who stars in the current drama Three Days has asthma so he is a reserved member and will serve as a public service worker.

Fortunately, 26 year old Lee Min Ho has no plans yet to serve the military yet. Taecyeon of Wonderful Days plans to serve in 2016. That means that we still have some hotties left if all those mentioned above would really enlist this year.

Although these are just rumors, the drama world would be quite affected if all of them would serve in the same year. There are still a lot of hotties left to *munch* on, Lee Hong Ki, Jung Yong Hwa, Kim Woo Bin, Joo Won, Yoon Shi Yoon and many others. Let's not forget those who just returned from the service Kim Jae Wook and those who are coming back after a year Song Joon Ki and Yoo Seung Ho. Let's see what the service had made them.

Korean Drama: Pretty Boy Episode 16 Finale Summary

Episode 16 Pretty Boy

As promised, this is the summary of the most awaited finale of Pretty Boy. Drama ended on January 9, 2014. 

 Bo Tong was truly hurt after Ma Te told her to disappear from his life and torn the photo of the mother who raised him. She was crying as she walked down the street. Ma Te was also hurting inside because he has to let go of Bo Tong to protect her from Na Hong Ran.

Ma Te went to see the chairman to tell him the password but did not bring her with him.  The chairman commended him for not bringing Bo Tong.

Korean Drama: Pretty Boy Episode 13-15 Compressed Summary

Here I am again, a compressed summary for episodes 13-15.

As much as I would love to make a detailed recap for each episode, time and again, I keep telling myself to write when I have the opportunity. But sadly, it is becoming more difficult for me to write a review these days.

Here goes nothing. Episodes 13-15 of Pretty Boy.

Episode 13 - Kwi Ji who was once a brat has grown up and denied all her illegal rights to the public. Yoo Ra is setting up a plot to destroy Na Hong Ran by publishing an online novel similar to Na Hong Ran's doing.  Ma Te Became the CEO for SS group after he changed Kwi Ji's attitude. Prosecutor Lee Kim resigned from her position because of a threat coming from Na Hong Ran Bo Tong moved back to her mom's place. Na Hong Ran discovered that her son is really Ma Te after Yoo Ra told her about the novel published online. This information was even confirmed by the chairman. Ma Te was the last to know of this valuable information.

Korean Drama: Pretty Boy 12 Summary

Episode 12 of Pretty Boy

At long last, the password that Ma Te has been searching for is being handed over by Yoo Ra. However, Ma Te did not listen to the recording and deleted it. He was curious why she is giving him the password when David asked her for it when he the owner did not even got close to getting it himself. Ma Te is not aware of the deal that David and Yoo Ra had in exchange for the password. Bo Tong immediately went to see David at home and asked why he did it for her sake. Ma Te saw this outside the gate and just left.

Jang Geun Suk vs. Lee Min Ho

 If I were to choose between these two lovies, I'll just kill myself if I really have to. LOL  Really, its too hard to pick only one since both are good and both are my ultimate crushes.. HAHAHA Sukkie Oppa has the looks of an angel, voice of a man, talent which can make you dance with him and witty and bubbly personality. Min Ho Sshi has the looks that can melt your heart and charming personality you can fall in love with. He cannot dance and sing very well compared to Sukkie (he is actually aware of it) but you'd still love to see him dance and sing.

From what I am seeing on the number of visitors I get, it seems like Jang Geun Suk is more popular than Lee Min Ho. Though, this blog contains mostly reviews and updates about both stars , one can tell who would win this poll. The above screenshot are the episodes of Pretty Boy and The Heirs that gotthe most number of visitors. Perhaps because Pretty Boy of Jang Geun Suk is currently on air and The  Heirs of Lee Min Ho has recently been concluded. This may be the reason why the number of visitors greatly differ. I hope so.
The viewer rating of The Heirs actually reached 20% at one point while Pretty Boy did not even reach 5% for some reason. Sukkie Oppa is quite popular overseas and  he has a lot of fanbase all over the world. Lee Min Ho has a lot too.
Even my six year old daughter would kiss Lee Min Ho's picture in the magazine. She even listed him in her family tree. LOL As for Sukkie, whenever I would tell her anything about Sukkie, she would smile and say that she loves him and she wants to go to Korea just to see them. hahaha

So to compare both Hallyu stars would be a sin. They should not be compared because they are both unique and special. Love them both. XOXO

Korean Drama: Pretty Boy Episode 11 Summary

Before anything else! Happy New Year! This is my first post for year 2014 and I hope to be posting and writing more for the rest of the year. Recaps, reviews, updates or better yet late updates may be posted not in a very timely manner but will try to do good this year. :)

Here is the recap for Episode 11 of Pretty Boy

David and Ma Te met at the MG Night. David, however, introduced himself as the son of chairman's best friend. Ma Te was shocked to see him in the party. He tried to present himself to the Chairman but someone interrupted his attempt. The chairman looked dismayed knowing that Ma Te has been playing around. Disappointed with himself, Ma Te walked out of the party leaving Kwi Ji alone. 

The next day, Kwi Ji insists on seeing Ma Te and offers him several pizza boxes with money inside. Annoyed with Kwi Ji's acts, Ma Te went to see the SS Group's chairman, Kwi Ji's father, and asked him to give him the SS Home Shopping. The Chairman got mad and shoves Ma Te away.

Korean Drama: Pretty Boy Episode 7-10 Compressed Summary

Because I have not been able to write the summary of Pretty Boy since episode 7, I have to punish myself. **PUNCH** Seriously, having a late post is illegal in the blogging industry but because this is a personal blog after all, I can do whatever I want, whenever I want.  But, Hey! I know, this attitude is not good. I will only do this for now since I have a limited time in a day to watch and write at the same time. Hopefully, come 2014, I could write real time. I would need some hand, though. ^_^

 Here is a brief summary of episodes 7 to 10. I will only discuss important turning points of our leads.

Episode 7 - Bo Tong Company was able to sell all of the cleaning socks they have in the last minute of the broadcast, thanks to help from the network of Kim In Joong. However, with this, Ma Te is now caught up in In Joong's web and seems to be trapped in it. He somehow figured her out and now she tells him to have a scandal with Myo Mi.

Korean Drama: Pretty Man Episode 6 Summary

Episode 6 of Pretty Man Summary

And so they got approval to broadcast at MG home shopping network with the help of Kim In Joong.

David's feelings are slowly exposed but our dear Bo Tong is so naive that she doesn't really have a clue that David likes her. Ma Te even figured this out when he saw the way David looks like when he's with Bo Tong.

Meanwhile Ma Te has to get close to Kim In Joong. But her weakness is gossip so the moment he tries to get closer, she gets always fast. This may be a challenge for Ma Te.

Korean Drama: Pretty Boy Episode 5 Summary

Shoot! I just realized I incorrectly used the wrong title for my last Pretty Man Summary. I used the title "Episode 5" which was supposed to be for episode 4. Tsk Tsk.... Sorry for the error and misleading you to the wrong summary. The summary below is for episode 5 of Pretty Man, really...... I am sure about it this time. LOL

The last episode ended up with Yoo Ra talking to Ma Te about her daughter being sent abroad by the vice chairman. However, it seemed that it was all just an act.

Korean Drama: Pretty Boy Episode 4 Summary

Episode 4 of Pretty Man Summary. This was aired last week and I just made the summary for this episode now. I know, its very late since tomorrow will be episode 5. I feel guilty not writing episode 16 of The Heirs but I have to give JKS some time, thus I choose to make this summary.
 

SPOILER ALERT!!
 
Since the marriage Ma Te and Jeak Hee did not push through, he has to move on to the net target, I meant woman. Ma Te has to learn how to control people's minds from the electric fairy. Hong Yoo Ra was told by the fairy that she saw that her daughter will not be able to grow up beyond the age of 12. Yoo Ra did not believe her and even doubted her shaman powers.

Korean Drama: Pretty Boy 2013 Episode 3 Summary

Summary Episode 3 of Pretty Boy

SPOILER ALERT!!!

Kim Bo Tong tries to sell the socks through home shopping. She got the idea when her mom bought a galbi from a home shopping channel. David works as a marketing director for MG shopping network. Bo tong ended up taking to him and asking him for help.

Korean Drama: Pretty Boy 2013 Episode 1 and 2 Recap

The long wait is over Bel Ami, also known by many as Pretty Boy, is now being broadcasted every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:55 in Seoul. This drama stars my favorite hallyu star Jang Geun Suk. I was not very hooked into its first episode maybe because unconsciously I am comparing it with my reaction when

Upcoming Korean Drama: Pretty Boy 11/20/13

It's all over the Internet now that Pretty boy, starring Jang Geun Suk and IU, will air in November 20, 2013.  I think everybody is all caught up of Lee Min Ho's The Heirs Drama right now. With that said, this will be a challenge for Sukkie, since Lee Min Ho has currently captured the hearts of many. One other thing is, both dramas air every Wednesday and Thursday at the same timeslot in Seoul. Isn't that a coincidence? Maybe more like a conspiracy to me. Hmmmm Fans of Lee Min Ho and Jang Geun Suk residing in Korea would be switching networks from time to time. I'd do that, or better yet have two televisions, one tuned in to SBS (The Heirs) and the other to KBS2 (Pretty Boy). Good thing, I am not in Korea, i'd go crazy if I am there. LOL Unfortunately for me, I have to wait for a day to see the subbed version. I can go for the raw but its the same, I have to wait for a day. If there is a live broadcast of Seoul's TV networks I'd use that but then again my connection is very slow so if the streaming would go through, there would be a lag or a lot of pauses in between. Might as well wait for a day to get a smooth video playback.

Going back to Pretty Boy, Jang Geun Suk is really pretty. I think he is even prettier than IU, if he was made into a girl. LOL The story is about the most beautiful man in the world (of course, Jang Geun Suk) who wants to use his pretty face to make a lot of money. He then is tasked to make 10 women fall in love with him and this is where he met an ordinary girl of poor background who has a long crush on him.

Cast:    
    Jang Keun-Suk - Dokgo Ma-Te
    IU - Kim Bo-Tong
    Lee Jang-Woo - David Choi
    Han Chae-Young - Hong Yoo-Ra

Director: Jung Jung-Hwa
Writer: Chon Kye-Young (cartoon), Yoo Young-A
Network: KBS2
Release Date: November 20, 2013 --
Runtime: Wed. & Thu. 21:55
Language: Korean

Can't wait for this drama. November 20, 2013 it is. It's a date. I'll be late, see you the next day. :)

Upcoming drama of Jang Geun Suk and Lee Min Ho

I know I promised to write about reviews on the dramas and movies I have listed before but I'm trying to find sources of the drama before I can make the reviews. **Sounds to me like an alibi nyahaha** Sort of... I'll work on it soon, Promise! Yaksoka ^_^

This will be just a short update on the upcoming projects of Jang Geun Suk and Lee Min Ho.

 October is the air date of The Heirs which stars Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye. I thought it will be in August but too bad I have to wait for another 2 or 3 months more. I can't wait. Filming is already in progress and updates are always posted in Facebook. Addikness. LOL

As for Jang Geun Suk, after a Love Rain, which according to him has "burned him", he is coming back with "Pretty Boy".  It is based on a manhwa (just like the Japanese manga) of the same title. I have read a lot of negative comments about the title only. "Why is the title like that?" "Why can it not be something else?" Yes, the title is a little awkward and somehow stupid but what can we do about it, the tittle says it all. Plus, it actually fits Jang Guen Suk himself. :b According to AllKpop.net it will be aired later this year, hopefully. I will be looking forward to it.

Now the big problem is, where will I watch the drama since dramacrazy.net is no longer existing? I have to figure this out before October comes. Hopefully, The websites I recently found would have these dramas, if not Youtube, please don't disappoint me. ^_^ Till then!

Korean Movie: Baby and I

 

Teenage responsibility is what the movie wants to share to the viewers.

Joon-Soo is a troublemaker and always gets in fights in anywhere he goes. His parents got tired of raising a troublemaker so they packed their bags and left home leaving him only an allowance. There was not an ounce of sadness in Joon-Soo's face and in fact he was too happy that he wanted to have a party at home with his friends. While shopping for party food, he stumbled upon a baby left in a cart. When he surrendered the baby at the grocery in charge, they found a note saying that the father was him. This was the start of his new adventure... Read more at wiki..

Even when he was still young, Jang Geun Suk showed versatility in his acting skills. He still looked good even at a younger age. The movie shows how kids these days are being irresponsible of their actions. It was very funny at first because he wanted to get rid of the baby so bad but eventually he fell in love with the kid and wanted to keep him for himself.  Friendship is also tested by seeing what would the other do knowing that it was actually his friend that planned it in the first place. I have to give Mason Moon (baby) a kiss on the cheek for being cute throughout the movie.

Cast:

• Jang Geun Suk as Han Joon-Soo
• Moon Mason as Baby Woo-Ram
• Kim Byul as Kim Byul

Running time: 96 minutes
Release date(s) August 13, 2008

Watch Baby and I online at koreandrama.tv

Drama.... Movie... Drama... Movie....

Annyeonghaseyo!

I have missed so many dramas. I watched drama/movies but I haven't made reviews on them.  Will try to do that again.

On my list:

• Jang Geun Suk 장근석 Drama's and movies
• Movie: Crazy waiting
• Movie: Happy life
• Movie: Baby and I
• Movie: The case of Itaewon Homicide
• Movie: You're my Pet
• Drama: Hong Gil Dong
• Drama: Mary Stayed Out All Night
• Drama: Love Rain
• Upcoming: Pretty Boy
• Park Yoo Chun
• Drama: Sungkyunkwan Scandal
• Drama: Rooftop Prince
• Drama: Missing You
• Ha Ji Won
• Movie: Sex is Zero
• Movie: Love So Divine
• Movie: 100 days with Mr. arrogant
• Drama: Secret Garden
• Lee Min Ho
•  Drama: Boys over Flowers 
• Drama: Personal Taste
• Drama: City Hunter
• Drama: Faith 
• Upcoming: The Heirs
•  Park Shin Hye
• Drama: Heart Strings
• Drama: Flowerboy Next door
•  Yoon Shi Yoon
• Drama: King of baking: Kim Tak Gu
•  Son Ye Jin
• Movie: The Classic
• Movie: A moment to Remember
• Movie: April Snow
• Movie: The Art of Seduction
• Lee Jun Ki
• Drama: Iljimae
• Drama: Arang and the Magistrate
• Movie: Virgin Snow

• We Got Married 
• Kim Hyun Joong
• Lee Hong ki
• Joo Won: Drama: Seventh Grade Civil Servant 
• Drama: Queen Inhyun's Man
• Movie: He was cool
• Movie: Hello Stranger
• Kim Hyun Joong: Drama: Playful Kiss
• Windstruck

So far, these are the things I can remember that I have watched this couple of years. But I know, these are not the only ones, will write about all of this and the rest if I can still remember them, hopefully, soon. I need help. ^_^

P.S. Items that are Striked already have reviews/post on it and it is linked to the actual post, so it would be easier.

Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti

This is another Korean movie that shows teenage love.

Eun-gyu is a vocalist of a band who fell in love with Jeong Won. Jeong Won also feels the same about him. Later she had to choose between Eun-Gyu and her former lover, who happens to be the best friend of Eun Gyu. Eun Gyu's heart was torn apart when Jeon Won had to choose her former lover for an unwanted circumstance. Eun-Gyu lost his mind after the rejection.

Cast:
Cha Ye-ryeon as Jeong-won
Jang Geun-suk as Eun-gyu
Jung Eui-chul as Hee-won

Watch this movie online at dramacrazy

Download the torrent at Avistaz

Korean Drama: Beethoven Virus

A famous orchestra conductor Kang Gun Woo was asked to conduct for a presentation which consists of ordinary people. Kang Gun Woo is a perfectionist, with even the slightest mistake he insult his members. Because of this he is not a very easy to work with conductor.

A suspended police officer, Kang Gun Woo, joined the orchestra as a trumpet player. Though they have the same name, but their personalities are the opposite and inspires the group to train and practice in secret. Du Ru Mi, the violinist who invited the conductor is the one who handles the group and encourage the members to play the instruments.

The three characters form a love triangle as the story develops.

Cast:
Kim Myung Min as Kang Gun Woo / Kang Ma Eh (Conductor)
Lee Ji Ah as Du Ru Mi (Violin)
Jang Geun Suk as Kang Gun Woo (Trumpet)

Watch the complete 18 episodes at dramacrazy

Download the torrent per episode at AsianTorrents