Monday, 12 December 2011

REVIEW: You're Beautiful (Korean Drama: 2009)

     As I mentioned in a previous post, I started watching this drama quite a while ago. After the third episode, I felt myself become increasingly disillusioned with the series as it bore a striking resemblance to two different Japanese dramas I have seen before (it was like a kind of hybrid of the two).
However, thanks to my sister's enthusiasm to see Lee Hong Ki's acting, I decided to give it another chance, pushing aside my previously accumulated issues with its somewhat unoriginal narrative.

Friday, 9 December 2011

REVIEW: Ouran High School Host Club - Live-action (Japanese Drama: 2011)

[Read on UnitedJPop here].

When I first read that there was going to be a Live-action adaption of the manga and anime series Ouran High School Host Club I was incredibly excited. I am a HUGE fan of the anime series and I had wanted a live drama to be created from for a long time. My sister and I had even come up with our ideal castings for each character, (we have also compiled a casting list for the Vampire Knight series! So if any directors need some ideas...!).

My excitement levels were bolstered by the announcements of the actual cast, despite the fact that none of the actors I wanted were chosen APART from the the twins!! (hmph!). However, as I say, I was still happy with it...