What I'm Watching (April-June)

[walkwithheroes]

Though I may not talk about all of them here, these are the dramas that I plan on watch or am currently watching. Let me know, if there is anything else you think I'd enjoy!


Western Stuff

The Borgias, Season 1 - I've watched all four episodes and am enjoying the show. And, I'm wrong shipping siblings! Oh, that won't end well.
Game of Thorns, Season 1 - Have first episode, need to watch.
Doctor Who, Series 6 - I was rather underwhelmed with the first episode. But, ever since Moffat took over as show runner, I haven't liked his episodes. And, to be honest, I don't love him as a writer in general.


Taiwanese/Chinese Stuff

Rainbow Sweetheart - Okay, so it airs in December. But, I'm still watching all the subbed previews that are coming out this summer.

The Vigilantes In Masks - The first six episodes are subbed! I'll be watching them soon.

(Now. . . if only they'd sub The Myth)


Korean Stuff (the season of romantic comedies!)

49 Days - I skim bits and pieces.

All That Glitters - A switched at birth story! I'm not loving it, but I like certain characters, so I fast forward to their scenes.

Can You Hear My Heart - I am in love with this drama after six episodes.


Ripley - Maybe. The real life story is interesting. But, I'm scared that they'll water it down, to make someone who did something horrible, into a poor misjudged saint. propelled by her greedy desires that stem from an unfortunate childhood. always makes me nervous. I'd hate for it to be another Bad Guy.


You've Fallen For Me - I'm a bit nervous, because Jung Yong Hwa basically played himself in You're Beautiful and Park Shin Hye really only works for me in dramas. But, I like them, so. . .I'll give it a try. Plus - Song Chang Ui!

Romance Town - Once known as Maids, it's the story of a woman who is forced to follow in the family tradition of being a maid after her father puts the family in debt. A story we've seen before (poor girl works for cold, rich man and they fall in love), but I adore Sung Yu Ri.

Lie to Me - Yoon Eun Hye is a government worker who lies that she's married to a rich man played by Kang Ji Hwan, because she's annoyed with people asking her when she'll finally get married. I adore Kang Ji Hwan and think Yoon Eun Hye works best in rom-coms, so. . .I'll be checking this out.

The Greatest Love - The Hong sisters take on K-variety shows and the culture of celebs and Idols being given fake personalities to win the public over. Plus, the cast is awesome.


Japanese Stuff

Shiawase ni Narou yo - I'm not sure. I hear it is a very cliched love story, with grown ups acting like they've never been in a romantic relationship before.

Good Life~Arigato, Papa. Sayonara - I want to, because I love the cast. But, do I need a teary drama about a child dying? If its well written, I do.

Asuko March! - A cliched school drama, to be sure. But, I'll check it for Takei Emi.

Umareru - I really adore most of the main cast. But, the first reviews are saying its a heavy handed family drama, that comes off as preachy. True? Not true? And just what is that family secret?

Rebound - The story of a woman who loses weight, then begins dating a patissier. It sounds very silly, but it stars Aibu Saki, whom I'm very fond of; Hayami Mokomichi, who isn't a great actor, but whom I like; and,Kuriyama Chiaki, whom I also like. Plus, it is written by Yukawa Kazuhiko, who brought me Magerarenai Onna, Koi ga Shitai x3, Dare Yori mo Mama wo Aisu, Jyoou no Kyoushitsu, Gakko ja Oshierarenai!. In short, Yukawa Kazuhiko has a way of writing off-beat characters that I love and strong women.



So, that's it. What I am watching or what I plan to check out. Let me know if I've left something off or if you've seen one of these dramas and already have an option.

Comments

[boycottbananas.livejournal.com]

I saw Gakkou ja Oshierarenai! and knew I am definitely watching Rebound - when I have the time. XD I was already considering it because of the cast and the mention of pastries, rofl.

I was thinking of watching Asuko March!, too, for Takei Emi, and I just saw that Umareru has Ohkura Tadayoshi falling in love with Sakai Wakana and I LOVE when JE guys that I like have characters that fall in love with the characters of Japanese actresses that I like. So, I am actually considering that, too, even though I really do not like Horikita Maki or the plot itself. What is me. :(

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I think Rebound started today, so I'm interested in what people have to say about it. I do think a lot of it will be food porn - all those pastries.


Aw, I like Horkita Maki, but I can see why some might not dig her. I have heard the show is really really heavy handed with its message. So, I'm on the fence. Subtitles for the first episode are out, though. I'm not sure if I'll watch it.

[att123.livejournal.com]

Hmm I haven't heard much about Twinkle, what do you like about it?

I want to watch all the Kdramas on your list! It seems like we're gonna have a good drama season coming up.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I think Twinkle is flying under the radar. I like most of the characters - the uncle whose in college; the law-student whose also got a baby to take care of; the younger sister whose determined to be a star; the "daughter" of the rich family; the middle-class mom; the rich dad - all of them. I think its an interesting (if not somewhat melodramatic show).

The basic plot: Two 29 year old women discover they were switched at birth. One is a hard-working woman whose grown up with the rich family, but really belongs with the debt-ridden, restaurant-owning, middle class family. The other is a put-upon woman, whose dumped by her horrible boyfriend and who works at a book store, she grew up with the debt-ridden family, but is the bio-daughter of the rich family. Everyone finds out and the bitchy rich mom tells the middle class mom that she and her husband will "rise" both "girls" from then onward. The the "middle class" girl, wanting more in life, moves in with the rich family. She decides that everything the "rich" woman had should be hers - even though she hasn't worked for it or gone to school - so, she tells the "rich" woman to leave her house and her family. It goes from there. Its melodramatic, like I said. But, at times its a cool look at the way people change once they have money (or don't have money).


I hope this upcoming season will make up for the last two lackluster years in K-drama.

[thinking-lotus.livejournal.com]

JIN season 2?

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I have yet to watch Jin's first season. Would that be an issue?

[thinking-lotus.livejournal.com]

Probably ... though season 2's first ep does a bit of explaining and then is off on another track, so possibly you would be fine. Though I was a bit lost because everything I know about 19th c Japan I learned from watching Rurouni Kenshin. And because there is a time slip involved, and some changes to history as a result, reading wikipedia hasn't helped.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I may have to just watch S2 of Jin. When there are subtitles. Thanks for the rec!