[Drama Watch] Korean Drama Watch List
Before you say that this is starting to look like an LJ dedicated for korean dramas, hear me out. Kdramas have invaded my life like how books did. It has become a source of entertainment and joy in my somewhat sad life. I can't help it but share this warm feeling (or the deep regret) I have whenever I watch them.
Now with new shows airing, the anticipation for another squealing fest is slowly mounting. The line-up for November-December 2016 dramas looks promising with excellent set of cast and intriguing story lines. Here are my to watch picks.
Legend of the Blue Sea (Nov. 16)
There are a couple of things in the drama that make me want to watch it. One, it stars the legendary Jun Ji-hyun who rarely does dramas in her career. Two, it comes from the same writer of You From Another Star/My Love From A Star which hooked me into kdramas. Three, the plot looks like YFAS 2.0: Mermaid edition.
With JJH as an immortal mermaid and Lee Min-ho as the reincarnation of the soldier who saved her in the past, it's hard to say that it doesn't look similar. Yet there's a little part of me that is hoping for something different in the story, that the execution will differ from YFAS, and will hopefully have a satisfying finale.
The teasers though have been amazing. JJH is not only beautiful but the cinematography looks visually stunning that I just can't wait to watch this.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo (Nov. 16)
Replacing Shopping King Louis is this youth/coming of youth drama. Set in a school were athletes train and study, the drama gives a more light and fresh feel than the rough and edgy vibe that I would expect from a drama that focuses on athletes.
This could be because of the teasers. The color and tone provided a youthful aura that doesn't spell angst and drama. It's a great follow-up to something like SKL which was breezy and adorable. And it would not hurt to add something light to my watch list.
Goblin (December 2)
This wasn't suppose to be on the list. After watching Heirs, I tend to stay away from watching Kim Eun-sook's dramas. She has this way of making something grand and cringy that sometimes feel isn't relevant or logical to the plot. I know she's good in giving us those big, dramatic, squeal-worthy moments but other than that, the plot feels less grand. Romance is good. Some angst is good but a nice flow of plot and development of characters would be better.
With that said, I'm just here to see Kim Go-eun who I adored in Cheese in the Trap (despite what happened to it) and Yoo In-na who needs to have more lead roles in dramas. I both admire these two acting and it's one of those moments that I can let the writer slide.
Though I also have issues about the story like why the hell is KGE's character a high school student while the other characters are like in "30s", the teasers have peaked my interest and I'm willing to watch it.
So that's my list. There are still other dramas that will air next year that I'm anticipating but that's for another post. For now, I'll be looking for new Japanese drama that I could add to my to watch list.
Any suggestions?
Now with new shows airing, the anticipation for another squealing fest is slowly mounting. The line-up for November-December 2016 dramas looks promising with excellent set of cast and intriguing story lines. Here are my to watch picks.
Legend of the Blue Sea (Nov. 16)
Click to viewThere are a couple of things in the drama that make me want to watch it. One, it stars the legendary Jun Ji-hyun who rarely does dramas in her career. Two, it comes from the same writer of You From Another Star/My Love From A Star which hooked me into kdramas. Three, the plot looks like YFAS 2.0: Mermaid edition.
With JJH as an immortal mermaid and Lee Min-ho as the reincarnation of the soldier who saved her in the past, it's hard to say that it doesn't look similar. Yet there's a little part of me that is hoping for something different in the story, that the execution will differ from YFAS, and will hopefully have a satisfying finale.
The teasers though have been amazing. JJH is not only beautiful but the cinematography looks visually stunning that I just can't wait to watch this.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo (Nov. 16)
Replacing Shopping King Louis is this youth/coming of youth drama. Set in a school were athletes train and study, the drama gives a more light and fresh feel than the rough and edgy vibe that I would expect from a drama that focuses on athletes.
This could be because of the teasers. The color and tone provided a youthful aura that doesn't spell angst and drama. It's a great follow-up to something like SKL which was breezy and adorable. And it would not hurt to add something light to my watch list.
Goblin (December 2)
This wasn't suppose to be on the list. After watching Heirs, I tend to stay away from watching Kim Eun-sook's dramas. She has this way of making something grand and cringy that sometimes feel isn't relevant or logical to the plot. I know she's good in giving us those big, dramatic, squeal-worthy moments but other than that, the plot feels less grand. Romance is good. Some angst is good but a nice flow of plot and development of characters would be better.
With that said, I'm just here to see Kim Go-eun who I adored in Cheese in the Trap (despite what happened to it) and Yoo In-na who needs to have more lead roles in dramas. I both admire these two acting and it's one of those moments that I can let the writer slide.
Though I also have issues about the story like why the hell is KGE's character a high school student while the other characters are like in "30s", the teasers have peaked my interest and I'm willing to watch it.
So that's my list. There are still other dramas that will air next year that I'm anticipating but that's for another post. For now, I'll be looking for new Japanese drama that I could add to my to watch list.
Any suggestions?