JAPAN: A Clinic on the Sea

This show is really entertaining. It’s funny, but also kind of heartbreaking.

It is about a doctor named Sezaki Kota (Shota Matsuda, Nishikado Sojiro from Hana Yori Dango) who travels to remote islands in a hospital boat to help people who don’t have access to hospitals. However, Dr. Kota also spends a lot of his time looking for his future wife. 

The show is set up where pretty much anytime he visits an island there is a woman there that he decides to marry. It causes trouble for him and the other staff on the boat, but it’s really funny to watch. Though he is a skilled doctor he’s not so good at love.

I like the show because it is funny. So many shows take themselves really seriously and it can get tiring to watch after a while.  I also like rooting for Dr. Kota and a nurse in the hospital boat, Mako. Though she’s a tough girl and keeps Dr. Kota in line, it is clear that the writers want to develop a story between the two of them that goes beyond work.

The show has 7 episodes out and is slated to go another 5. In episode 4 we got a guest appearance from Abe Tsuyoshi who also played Mimasaka Akira on Hana Yori Dango. Had I not watched Hana Yori Dango before this episode I don’t think I would have been so excited to see the reunion of sorts. Unfortunately, Shota Matsuda and Abe Tsuyoshi didn’t have any scenes together, but it was still a nice treat.

In episode 7 we also received a cameo from Erika Toda who played Umi on Hana Yori Dango. We also get a little more insight into Dr.Kota’s past with episode 7. It was pretty entertaining, but also intense. I’m not going to spoil anymore of the show, so go watch it now. The show is available on DramaFever (where I watch it) and each episode is only about 45 to 46 minutes long.

If you’re looking for a Japanese drama that is light but still has an air of romance and mystery I think this would be a nice option. 

Thanks for reading. Please share with me your thoughts on the show if you're watching.

KPOP: EXO's XOXO Album (Repackaged--Kiss Version)

I have to start off saying that at first I didn't like the entire album. I really only liked "Growl," not because I thought the other songs were bad, just because "Growl" was so good. However, the more I listen to it the more I enjoy each and every song. Of course, I still have my favorites but the list has grown drastically.

Let's go through the track list. Shall we?

1. "Growl"

I first heard this song by chance. Thank God for YouTube! Had it not been for their suggestion I may not ever have heard it. When I first heard it I didn't really register it, I thought it was cool sounding, but that was the end of it, then I went back to listen to it and now it is like my favorite K-Pop song. I love it and the video for it was so cool. The dark room with the freaky lights has been overdone by SM, but the smooth camera work and the hard-hitting choreography left me very impressed and ultimately obsessed.

2. "Wolf" 

I don't like this song, however, the more I hear it the more I can tolerate it. This song is all over the place. However, the video for this song wasn't bad, it was quite exciting.

3. "XOXO (Kisses & Hugs)" 

I absolutely love this song! I slept on it the first time I heard the album but, the more I listened the more I picked up on it and now I love it. I'm a sucker for sweet songs and sweet voices. This song has both and that makes me happy every time I hear it. 

4. "Lucky"

This isn't one of my favorite songs, but I really like it. It has a nice sound and the lyrics are sweet. It is also a song that would work really well on a Korean Drama.

5. "Baby, Don't Cry" 

This song is a great R&B song. I like that something like this wasn't sung softly and really showed off the power of the group members' voices.

6. "Black Pearl" 

This was another song that wasn't on my radar at first, but the more I listen, the more I like. It isn't my favorite song, but it is still one that I enjoy hearing.

7. "Don't Go"

This song would be perfect for a K-Drama soundtrack. When I'm watching certain shows I sing this song during the parts where it'd be most appropriate. The sound would work well with a teenage drama and one drama that I would love hear this song on is The Heirs. Imagine it playing in the airport scene. FEELS! 

8. "Let Out The Beast" 

This song is right on with the "beast/wolf/growl" concept but it has a really dated sound. It's not a bad song, but I think that a few years ago the sound would have been more on trend. However, that's me speaking as an American. This song really reminded me of the movie Step Up. It would work so well in a movie like that or at any dance battle.

9. "3.6.5"

I honestly think that the sound of this song was inspired by One Direction. At first listen, it sounds almost exactly like "What Makes You Beautiful." However, it is a fun song that is straight pop and it's different from the other songs on the album.

10. "Heart Attack" 

MY OTHER FAVORITE! I am a sucker for song with a nice groove, a great R&B touch. This song and "Growl" have that which is probably why they're my favorites from this album. 

11. "Peter Pan"

Such a sweet song, but not one that I like that much. Do I dislike it? No, but it's I could live without it if I have to. It is, however, a really nice song.

12. "Baby"

I didn't really pick up on this song at first either. I thought it sounded fine, but it wasn't one that stood out to me. Now, I quite enjoy it and I often imagine this song in the background of some dramas.

13. "My Lady"
I really like this song. The blues sound of it is really distinct from the other songs on the album, but it still oozes the usual sex appeal that EXO has become famous for.

14. "Growl" (Korean version)
I like it. How could I not? However, the version with all 12 is better, but I think I believe that because I listened to that version first.

I have listened to this entire album over 20 times and I still think it is good. I have also listened to their first album and I must say that as a whole I like this album better. If you've listened to it, please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks for reading!

5 Reasons to Fall in Love with the Villain

If Heirs has taught me anything, it is that the villain that you should hate can quickly turn into the person you love most. We can all admit that Choi Young Do (Heirs) is a pretty scary dude, but there’s so many things to like about him that I am actually rooting for he and Eun Sang. Crazy, I know, but hear me out. Here are 5 reasons why you can fall in love with the villain and not feel shame.

 1. They’re Hot

Let’s not lie to ourselves. Even the villain is good looking. That's one of the best things about K-dramas: all the eye candy. Even though you know the antagonist should be hated, when they make “that face” or wear “that” you can’t help but love their good looks.

2. They’re Misunderstood

A villain almost always becomes more tolerable when we get a back story that explains their mean-streak. For instance, think of all the junk that Young Do has to deal with on Heirs: his mom (supposedly) abandoned him, his dad is crazy, and his best friend lied to him for years about his identity. That’s enough to make anyone snap. Once you find out that the source of all evil on a show is simply misjudged or has gone through a lot and doesn't know how to deal, you start to lighten up on your criticism. Once you open your mind to them, it’s not too hard to open up your heart.

3. They Like Good Girls/Good Boys Too

Sometimes it is hard to believe that the jerk finds a spunky and somewhat disheveled person attractive, but it happens time and time again. Once you find out that the person they like is the person that is most likable (typically), you can sort of cut them some slack.

4. They’re Protective

The villain is always protective of whoever they decide is worth protecting. They should get points for that. Though the bad guy or girl can do some pretty shady things, when they decide to take up for someone or keep them from harm they go through all kinds of heck to do so. Take, for example, Gu Jun Pyo. I know that we don’t see him as the villain, but until he truly shows his love for Jan Di he is still the big bully. However, once he decides that she is worth protecting, he practically gets killed to keep her safe. That kind of love you can’t ignore.

5. They’re Funny

Many people cite “sense of humor” as one of the qualities they look for in a love interest. It may just be me but sometimes the villains are the most hilarious characters in a show. Let's take Lee Bo Na from Heirs, who is only one of the many characters we can't stand. She's annoying, clingy, and delusional (thinking that Tan is still in love with her), but all of this creates not just tension between she and Eun Sang but some pretty amusing interactions between she and Kim Tan, among other characters. 

Everyone loves a bad boy, but now you have some legitimate reasons to cite for liking the villain. Comment below about which K-drama villain you felt guilty about liking. It's okay, you're in a safe place. We accept you here.

Thanks for reading.

Rant: Unemployed Romance Episode 6

I got to start off saying that the back story is starting to bore me. I really hope they get to the present in this episode.

This is going to sound horrible, but I think that Jong Dae should of just called someone to take care of Seung Hee and taken his exam. It probably would have worked out better for both of them in the end.

Her laughing with the tall man would upset me too. And her attitude kind of sucks too. Wow, things are not going well for them right now. Now I can see how things turned out the way they did. Fast forward now!

Oooo, she looks cute!

Now they’re about to break up. Let’s watch… Whoa, she seems kind of cold. And break up! Wow, he’s kind of cheeky. “How about we break up now and when you pass the exam you come and see me?” She could have responded like that.

And the hand is snatched away.

Oooo, they look flirty. I can see how dude would get angry, but technically they broke up. Right? That dude is long. Awww, poor Jong Dae getting embarrassed like that. And Seung Hee running after him? Sad. Now we go to the present! Please!

We all know what happens next: she falls down the escalator and breaks her arm. Then she loses her chance to be the queen of drama. Now she’s…

So, I noticed that no one tried to help her not get murdered from falling down an escalator. That sucks even more.

Is something weird about to happen between those two? Why isn’t she telling him about the accident? Is she a woman scorned or concerned about her friend? It’s hard to tell with Seon Joo.

What is going on here!? Jong Dae must be…I was right: he was imagining things. Lol

Awwwww, poor dude. And that jerk Seon Joo! He stayed there all night! A love lost. L

I love that he wanted to be remembered as cool. Ha!

His friends are reacting really strongly. What happened to the dudes that wanted him to two-time?

And there it is!

Now they’re all sad? LOL

AND CALLING HER?! So many misunderstandings, it sucks.

He’s now in love with a rice cooker? I’m worried about him, as are his friends. This is really sad y’all. His friends really need to help him. It’s funny, but oh so sad. That poor rice cooker.

Awwww, he really wanted to take care of his parents and now they’re still cooking at restaurants. At least the dad seems happy. OOOOO. This place needs some work.

Uh oh! Never slyly insult another person’s child, that’ll get you cut. All that bragging she did and look at him. Shame! He does look kind of horrible. They really tried to play that off.

His poor papa, he’s too nice. That just made dude feel worse than he already does. Look at the tears!

He’s cooking, you idiots! LOL

Nothing makes people happier than grilled meat. That’s just a fact; at least it is for carnivores.

A year later and nothing but more grilled meat. Lol

Well at least he has a reasonable plan. Hope it works for him. FIGHTING!

Finally back in 2013! It may be working for him.

LOL. He’s at least 7. I got a real kick out of that.

Now I’m worried. Will anything work out for Jong Dae? Wow, this professor is ridiculous! Hopefully, he really will get to study abroad.

Look at his poor parents slaving away. Wow, the tables have turned. She is going after her “friend” mercilessly. I love the look on her face, she’s genuinely happy that she got to get her digs in. LOL

Can I just say that Nam Goong Min has a gorgeous smile? I’m going to say it anyway. He has a gorgeous smile!

“LOVE SHOT?!” He’s tripping! Poor Hyun Ji. Uh oh, Jong Dae should shut up now. I don’t think this will end well for Jong Dae. Oh noooooooooooo. I feel so bad for Jong Dae right now. Aigoo!

Wait, he can still study abroad? Oooooo, “on his own,” that sucks.  THIS CLOSE!!!!!!

She still has faith in her son: that’s sweet.

We’re almost to the end and still no unemployment office. Get to it already!

Do people really only think of blond girls when they think of the U.S.? Or is that just his horny friend?

So is this how Jong Dae ended up at the unemployment office: temporary worker to receive a national scholarship? It kind of makes sense now.

WE’RE STILL NOT BACK IN THE PRESENT! THERE ARE ONLY 4 EPISODES LEFT! WHO WILL SHE PICK, HOW WILL SHE GET TO A BETTER LIFE, WILL LIFE TURN AROUND FOR THE BOTH OF THEM? IS THERE EVEN TIME TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS!

So it looks like things will go back to normal next week, however there’s a lot to fit in four episodes. I’m not saying they can’t do it, I think the question is can they do it right. I’m just hoping that Wan Ha gets the girl. Jong Dae can’t just sweep in like this. I’ll admit that it was nice to get the back story, but 3 whole episodes? That seems a little excessive to me, but now we know how they get to where they are now, which helps make sense of the people they've become. Let the drama (in the present) ensue.

What do you think? Was the entire back story necessary? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Thanks for reading. 

JAPAN: Hana Yori Dango

I have finally gotten around to watching the beloved Japanese drama Hana Yori Dango a.k.a. Boys over Flowers. I must say that I was quite pleased with the drama. As with the Korean adaptation I was really invested in the characters and felt pain each time they felt pain. One of my friends told me that this drama was better because it had more events in it however I am still biased toward the Korean version.

The things I liked most about the Japanese version:

1.       They gave Akira (Woo Bin) a family. Though it was implied that Woo Bin had a family we never got to see them. Seeing Akira’s adorable little sisters and his hilarious mom was refreshing.

2.       The “symbol among men” or something like that. The chest pound to the point that Domiyouji, Rui, and even Susumu (Makino’s brother) did. It was adorable! Corny, but adorable.

3.       Tama (head maid) showed more support for Makino. Though we could figure that the head maid from the Korean version supported Jan Di, they made it explicit in the Japanese version. Tama even cried when Makino broke up with Domiyouji. ~tears~

4.       The movie. I loved the movie! Even without watching the show I think I could have enjoyed the movie. WE HAD A WEDDING! We didn’t even get Jan Di’s answer in the Korean version.

Things I didn’t like as much: Though I liked the drama from start to finish, I think that the Korean version handled some things a bit better.

1.       Rui (Ji Hoo) playing the violin. It kind of just came up later in the first season and then it became a constant thing. At least when we’re introduced to Ji Hoo he is playing the violin so it wasn’t so odd when he kept playing it later on.

2.       Makino and Domiyouji’s relocation (Jan Di and Jun Pyo’s move to the apartments). I thought the Korean version presented it in a bit more entertaining way. From the housewarming party to the tearing down of the complex just to get rid of Jan Di. I was more entertained and frustrated by that situation in the Korean version than in the Japanese version.

3.       Sojiro’s (Yi Jung) lost love. It was kind of awkward in the Japanese version.

I also have to note that this may be from my bias to the Korean version, but I think the Korean cast as a whole was better looking than the Japanese cast. Don’t get me wrong, everybody was attractive, but the Korean cast was just a touch more attractive.

I also want to talk about my new favorite song: Utada Hikaru’s Flavor of Life. I was familiar with Utada before this because I own her album This Is the One. When the song first came on I recognized the voice instantly and became excited, but then I actually started listening to it and looked up the lyrics and now I LOVE the song. It’s so pretty, but sad. I’m not a big ballad person, but for the right song I always fall in love.

Overall, I really liked Hana Yori Dango, but I’m not so sure I can say that it was better than the Korean version. Right now they are on the same level in my mind.

What do you think? Is Hana Yori Dango better than Boys Over Flowers? 

JAPAN: Switch Girl Seasons 1 & 2

Switch Girl was my first Japanese drama. I was nervous about venturing outside of Korean Dramas just because I was getting so used to it. However, my time outside of Korea has been quit enjoyable, strange, but enjoyable. 

Switch Girl is a fairly recent drama (2012) and is about a girl named Tamiya Nika who has two different personalities. During the day she is a put together bombshell, but at home she's a super slob. In the process of her covering up her identity she meets Arata who also has hidden personality. Through a series of bad events they come to be closer and are eventually a couple by the end of Season 1. 

There are only 8 episodes per season and the episodes are only about 26 minutes long, so it is very easy to get through this drama in 1 day. I watched Season 1 in 4 hours on one Saturday and the next Saturday I watched Season 2 in about the same amount of time. Because it is so short it'd be easy to watch with someone who isn't really an Asian drama fan. I watched with my sister and we both had an enjoyable time. 

Though the series was funny, it was also pretty ridiculous. The events that they went through are a little far-fetched. Each season there was the threat of someone getting raped, the first season it was Arata and the second season it was Nika and her friend Nino in danger. Why is this show so obsessed with rape?

However, that is only the tip of the iceberg. I don't want to reveal anymore because that would ruin your experience if you decided to watch the show. 

The difference I noticed most between this drama and most Korean dramas is there openness about sex. When you're watching most Kdramas, you're lucky if you get to see the main characters kiss, let alone have them discuss sex. 

Overall, I think that the drama was pretty good. It did its job of entertaining even if it was a bit ridiculous and the actors kind of overacted. But it was a high school comedy so that’s to be expected, I think.

You can watch Switch Girl HERE

Have you seen Switch Girl? What did you think? Let me know in the comments below.

Thanks for reading!

RANT: Marry Him If You Dare Episodes 7 & 8

EPISODE 7

Note: I am praying for them to do something with Mi Rae’s look. It honestly doesn’t make sense for a pretty girl to look so disheveled all the time.  For some reason I am really happy to see Jung Yong Hwa in this show. I have no idea why because it isn’t like he’s one of my favorite actors but I just love seeing his face. I hope his character prevails.

Yoo Kyung is so calculating. I can’t believe she’s actually going to act like a gold digger when she knows Se Joo hates that.

Are Kim Shim and Se Joo really going to obsess over Mi Rae in front of everybody? I was really hoping she’d sit next to her brother. Lol

They were just on a career high, and it was shut down. That sucks. Poor kids. L

When Miranda asked if they get energized by stealing they should have just said yes. Lol

Thank you Kim Shin! You have to actually play the game if you want to win.

The way Future Mi Rae is acting towards Joo Hyun makes me think that her brother may have died or something in the future.

Run FMR Run!

Kim Shin is hilarious. Homeboy gets jealous over everything.

I can’t believe Mi Rae has dudes coming after her left and right, while Yoo Kyung is left in the cold. If we’re being honest with ourselves we could see how YK would be someone’s ideal choice: she’s pretty and has her stuff together, but she gets no side glances. Hmmm.

Poor Se Joooooo!

I like Kim Shin’s two toned jacket.

It seems as if destiny is taking over anyway. FMR may not get her way no matter how hard she tries.

Park Se Joo is too honest. At least Yoo Kyung knows where she stands though.

Awww. She tried to protect his feelings.

Mi Rae is bold to ask Kim Shin out like that, it must be admired. Most heroines wouldn’t dare.

I feel kind of bad for Yoo Kyung. Though she kind of has the same gold-diggery thoughts as those past girls Se Joo mentioned, she at least liked him a little before she found out he was rich.

Yoo Kyung’s advice was good. I think she’s becoming a more tolerable person or at least trying to come off as a better person. I love her jesting Se Joo though: telling him he hasn’t put up any effort.

FMR is crazy to invite Kim Shin to the confession. I’m so interested in how this will play out.

Really? The confession party is so cheesy. He could have done a sleeker event. Yoo Kyung is so wrong for suggesting this. I agree that he needed to do more, but this was not it. It is so painful to watch. I don’t want to see him get rejected, but I can’t believe he did this. What makes it worse is Yoo Kyung being there. It should have just been those two. I’m about to break my own wrist watching the confession. It’s so impersonal and it is neither one of their styles. Nope, nope, nope, nope.

FMR is too cruel! Poor everybody! Kim Shin is so hurt. Ahhhhhh! I can’t believe! Now I feel so bad for Park Se Joo. This is too much to handle.

I can’t believe Kim Shin’s so closed minded. Dude if you like her, hear her out! Nobody ever listens in a Kdramas. They just scream.

I wonder if Park Se Joo will get over her.

Uh oh, looks like Yoo Kyung has an attitude problem.

I honestly have no idea where we go from here, but it doesn’t really look like anyone plans on backing down anytime soon. Though I’m rooting for Se Joo it would not shock me if she ended up choosing Kim Shin.

~sigh~

EPISODE 8

Uh oh! It looks like Park Se Joo is about to let his claws out. Hope Kim Shin is prepared to beg on his knees.

It’s so hard to tell when Yoo Kyung cares and when she’s plotting.

What is FMR doing? Is she really going to be like this. Maybe she should just let things unfold. At least Mi Rae is different now, maybe their lives can be better because of that.

What is Mi Rae wearing?! What is Kim Shin wearing?

Revenge? Childish. Yoo Kyung took the words out of my mouth.

None of their show ideas are interesting. At least Writer Bae makes sense.

Cute bunny! Housing? Hmmm. I’m intrigued.

Whoa! They’re getting close to the mansion! Ooooo, Park Se Joo may be found out sooner than we thought.

Miranda is so good. LOL. How’d she get a resume that fast?

If they don’t like the hair, then it should definitely be changed.

Miranda looks great! I love the outfit. Mi Rae honestly just pushed her on the bus. The bodyguards were standing there the whole time! LOL. Is she serious about approving Mi Rae?

FMR is so cold. “It’s not Park Se Joo…” That was mean.

Poor ahjumma.

Wooo! Go Mi Rae! I agree with Writer Bae: Why is he trying to stop his sister? Wooo! He came around. He shouldn’t have said “get anything you want.” She looks like she wants to buy one of everything.

Kim Shin will help. But why? Now, Park Se Joo will teach her. Awkward!

“…Inconsiderate, bad boy types.” HA! Poor Park Se Joo! I really don’t know how they’re minds are thinking, romantically speaking. I’m still rooting for Se Joo. Wouldn’t it be the most unexpected thing if he were the one? Ahhhh, it would be like the writers actually listening to the audience.

Yoo Kyung just can’t win.

Look at Mi Rae working hard and Kim Shin being jealous.

And now she’s on fire. She and fire, not a good mix, but they keep getting entangled. Hopefully she can pull through, poor kid.

FIGHTING! LOL

Kim Shin still made Mi Rae walk with a sprained ankle.

Kim Shin’s scared, only scared people brag about not being scared.

“What’s going on now? They’re too well dressed?” What’s that about? I agree with Yoo Kyung. Is her love affair with Se Joo over? Yoo Kyung did it. She’s smarter than she looks and nicer than she seems.

Even I would be paralyzed by a spider an inch in front of my face. Lol

Wow, Se Joo is really impatient.

Are there ways for both sides to win? You know, when it comes to love. Hehehe

Is Yoo Kyung bored with his story? Even I knew this was a story about persistence, but can he really not tell that Yoo kyung likes him and doesn’t really want to help him? Yoo Kyung venting to FMR will not end well. It’s true she did like him before she found out about the wealth.

OMO! Her hair is super gray!  She must be aging really fast now.

Awww, look at them being cute. It’s not like Joo Hyun knew, or did he?

Ugh! Her ankle’s bleeding something fierce.

Is it confession time for Kim Shin?

Yes please, tell us everything! We’re dying of curiosity right now. We already knew all that.

Kiss her, kiss her! Don’t kiss her!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~I’m really conflicted~

What do you think of the show so far? Thanks for reading!

My Gateway Drama: The One that Started It All

Every addict has a gateway “drug.” For K-drama fans it is that show that sets everything into motion. The show that is still number one to you no matter how many people bash it, no matter how old it gets, no matter how many other shows you watch. The gateway drama is the drama that will forever be in your heart. For me that drama is Boys Over Flowers.

My obsession with K-dramas started innocently enough. I was watching Nail Shop Paris at the time and I shared with one of my friends that I was watching a Korean Drama. Little, did I know, she was a K-Drama veteran. She got so excited that she sent me a huge list of dramas that I had to watch. Being that I was open to the experience and not wanting to disappoint her I started the list. The very first show on that list was Boys Over Flowers. Before I started watching, I did a little research to see what it was about. It sounded interesting enough so I went to Hulu (where I was watching Nail Shop Paris) to watch. After the first episode I was hooked. I pretty much did nothing but eat, sleep, and watch that show. It took me about 3 days to get through it, but when I was finished my eyes had been opened and the fire had been lit.

Since then, I have been a proud K-drama addict and a fan of Lee Min Ho, Kim Bum, Kim Hyun Joong, Gu Hye-sun, and Kim Joon. I’ve also been obsessed with the song Fight this Bad Feeling by T-Max. This drama did all kinds of things to me that no other television show or movie has ever done. I have cried, stopped breathing, gone off on rants to people who could care less, and honestly felt my heart break with each distressing moment. At one point I couldn’t even eat because I was so distressed over the show's events. I thought "If any show could make me feel that, then there must be something to this K-drama thing." And here I am now.

Although I am still a K-drama newbie I am quickly catching up and filling in the blanks. I definitely think I am working my way into the experienced mentor category. Hopefully, I can consider myself a veteran soon.

Please tell me which drama was your gateway drama. I’d love to know how you entered into the fantastic world of Korean Dramas.

Thanks for reading. FIGHTING!

Annyeonghaseyo!!!

Hello and Welcome to Kdrama High! This blog is where I plan to express my euphoria about being a member of the Korean Drama Community. I have been watching Korean Dramas, affectionately known as K-dramas, since May 2013. So though I haven't been an addict long, when I love, I love strong. And that is definitely the case for K-dramas.

My very first drama was Nail Shop Paris, not the best drama, but enough for me to give the K-drama world a chance. Though I enjoyed watching the show it wasn't enough to get me addicted. That spot is reserved for a little show called Boys Over Flowers. If you're a fan then you know why this is the drama that started my love affair. Since then I have been watching dramas almost nonstop. In about a four month period I have managed to watch 31 dramas from start to finish. This may not seem like a feat to many of you, but to a newbie this is a huge accomplishment, especially considering that I had to balance watching with work, school, and getting sleep every once in a while.

Since entering the world of K-dramas I have gathered a lot of opinions and I've been going back and forth on whether or not I should start a blog to share them. There are so many blogs and websites about Korean Dramas for American viewers and I wasn't sure if the market really needed another one but I can't hold my thoughts to myself any longer.

Hopefully you all will like what you find on this blog. I encourage you all to comment freely on my posts. One of the many things I love about being part of the K-drama community is the interactions with fans like me so, don’t hesitate.

FIGHTING!