I'm Sorry I Love You (2004)

5. I'm Sorry I Love You (2004)

A man who was adopted by a couple and grew up in Australia comes back to Korea to look for his biological mother. With only three months left to live, he has to use his time wisely. However, hatred, jealousy, and misunderstanding make it difficult for this poor lonely man to live up his remaining days. Fortunately, there is a kindhearted girl who is always by his side.
 

Found this while looking for pictures related to I'm Sorry I Love You. So cute.

I like this drama primarily because it is different from the other Korean dramas. Besides romantic love, this drama also focuses on the mother-son love, which I really like. The ending is acceptable. (7/10)

The Vineyard Man/The Man in the Vineyard (2006)

4. The Vineyard Man/The Man in the Vineyard (2006)

A city girl has to live in the countryside and work in the vineyard for a year before she could inherit the lands from her grand uncle. At first she hates it, but as she learns the hardship and happiness of farming, she begins to treasure her days in the vineyard.

Love it. Many of my friends do not like the lead actor because he is not handsome. I have to disagree with them, I think the lead actor is attractive and he suits the character very well. (8/10)

Couple or Trouble/Fantasy Couple (2006)

3. Couple or Trouble/Fantasy Couple (2006)

An arrogant heiress meets a poor handsome plumber in several unfortunate incidents that leave them hating each other. The heiress then loss her memory in an accident. Taking advantage from this situation, the plumber plans to teach her a lesson by assuring her that she is his girlfriend, and that she needs to baby sit his three nephews.

Not many of my friends like this drama. I'm not sure why. I think this drama is so refreshing and entertaining. Some people question the ending but I actually like it. (8/10)

Coffee Prince (2007)

2. Coffee Prince (2007)

A girl, due to her rough appearance, is mistaken for a guy and hired to work in a coffee house. The girl and the owner of the shop then fall in love, but both of them can't admit it since the girl is afraid of losing her job, while the boss is afraid of being gay.

Love it so much. I usually hate females who pretend to be males in drama because they are usually rubbish, but Yoon Eun Hye did a very good job in this drama. She's so natural. The drama is a bit dull in the middle because the conflicts are being dragged for too long. But I think overall, it is entertaining. (7/10)

My Name is Kim Sam-Soon/My Lovely Sam Soon (2005)

It's been a while since I wrote something about Korean drama/movie.
Although I prefer to watch Japanese dramas than Korean dramas because they are usually shorter, I actually prefer Korean drama than Japanese dramas when it comes to cinematography.
Korean dramas/movies are usually very clear while the Japanese dramas/movie usually look gloomy.
Here are some of my favorite Korean dramas in no particular order (be advised that my taste is sometimes weird, not all people will love my selection of dramas).

1. My Name is Kim Sam-Soon/My Lovely Sam Soon (2005)

What will happen when a young, rich, successful, and handsome man falls in love with an unattractive, but kindhearted and unique woman who is a few years older than him?

I watched this drama twice, and I love it both time. I always root for the supposedly 'unattractive' and 'hopeless' leading actress. I think this kind of character is very interesting. The ending is a bit loose though, but still, it is enjoyable. (7/10)

With Love (1998) II

The internet connects us all.

With Love, Teruterubozu.

I just finished watching this drama again. Really like it.

It is so full of hope. It shows how normal people doing normal office jobs are also important human being that have feelings that need to be treasured.

The only thing that I don't like about this drama is the part where Hata-san and Teruterubozu reciting their e-mails. That was so anti-climax, and not to forget, nagai!!!

Oh yes, the opening song is catchy. I think this is what I remember the most about this drama when I was little. 

Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo (2010)

The Japanese that the Japanese don't Know.

This is like the Japanese version of Mind Your Language, and I like it so much.

The lead actress in this drama is Riisa Naka, the actress in The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
I like her very much, and I like her in this drama too.

This drama is about Haruko, who has to teach Japanese to a bunch of foreigner, in order for her to get a promotion to be a high school teacher.
It is based on a manga, written by actual Japanese teachers.

At first I thought that the plot is lame, you know, a super teacher who helps her students who are in trouble and teaches them life lessons and that kind of stuffs. Sounds like GTO and Gokusen, right.
But, I still watch it because I like Riisa Naka, plus I'm also learning Japanese, and a bunch of foreigner learning Japanese must be hilarious to watch.

Riisa Naka's acting is so natural and the bubbly character suits her well.

Highly recommended to those who are learning Japanese, or are interested into the Japanese culture.
Overall, 9.5/10.

The Manga.

The live-action drama.

Pictures from Google.

An Italian otaku said that he learned Kanji from manga.

The whole class shouted the name of manga/anime that they read/watch.

Haruko: Ah, that's how foreigners learn kanji. (LOL)

p/s: Should I watch Gokusen 2 and 3? I watched the first Gokusen and I don't really like it.

Hotaru no Hikari

I watched Hotaru no Hikari back in 2007, and I found it very interesting and funny.
While watching the drama, someone told me, "You are a lot like Ayase Haruka".
I thought, 'No way I am that kawaii'.
I even searched for Ayase Haruka's pictures to see which part of my face that resembles her.

Hotaru no Hikari 2 was released in 2010. I don't have time to watch it yet. So far, the first two episodes that I watched are good. While watching the second season of this drama, it came to my sense what that person meant when she said that I am a lot like Ayase Haruka. It turned out, she was referring to the character that Ayase plays in the drama, Hotaru Amemiya.

So, I am a himono-onna ne. Can't do anything about it.

Hotaru no Hikari

Hotaru no Hikari 2

Ayase Haruka

Pictures from Google.

Mind Your Language

Mind Your Language (1977-1986)

Found this series on YouTube.

This British comedy series is about an English teacher (Mr. Brown) who has to teach a bunch of foreigner. It's funny, hilarious, awesome, enjoyable, cute, and addictive.
There is no single episode that I don't like.
Too bad the show was ended due to it being not "politically correct".

Dorama

So many drama to watch, yet so little time.


I hope I find some times to watch these dramas:
1. Tokyo Dog
2. Majo no Jouken
3. Mr. Brain
4. Code Blue
5. Yukan Club
6. Change

The Vineyard Man

Yes... the second post in one night~

I have just finished watching this drama... aired in 2006 but I didn't have the opportunity to watch it back then. 

A very fine story... I gave it 4/5 and a standing ovation (clap clap)...

So touching and soothing... the story line was simple and that is exactly what I need... 

I am tired of watching complicated dramas (oh no... his mother is actually ...., the girl's father is the guy's mother ex, the guy lost his memory... etc... etc...). Hahaha~

Even so, I spotted a mistake in the final episode. In the scene when Taek Gi was looking for Ji Hyun at the train station; the camera, cameraman and the mic were visible. It suddenly made me realized that no matter how much I like the drama, it is still a drama.

"I wanna marry a farmer and live in the countryside".

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