Dramas
Dramas I am thinking of watching....
Japanese Dramas
IS: Otoko demo Onna demo nai sei
“IS” stands for “intersexual,” a term referring to people who cannot clearly be classified as male or female, and who may biologically possess characteristics of both sexes. Rokuhana’s manga primarily deals with the troubles faced by the young Hoshino Haru (played by Fukuda), an intersexual who was registered as a girl at birth but has been raised as a boy.
seen up to episode 2
About: An interesting topic that doesn't really get brought up a lot. Apparently it was based on a true story as well.
Ikemen desu ne
The original Korean version aired in 2009 and starred Park Shin Hye, Jang Keun Suk, Lee Hong Ki, and Jung Yong Hwa. The story revolved around a fictional boy band named A.N.JELL. Park Shin Hye played a nun-in-training who has to pose as her twin brother and take his place in the group, leading to a complicated relationship between the group’s members.
seen up to episode 0
About: I'm mostly interested in seeing this because I saw the Korean version of it last year, and I'd like to see how the Japanese version turns out in comparison.
Ouran High School Host Club
The story revolves around a high school girl named Fujioka Haruhi (Kawaguchi) at the prestigious Ouran Academy, who stumbles upon a group of male students who have formed their own club as hosts. Accidentally breaking an antique vase, Haruhi ends up owing the club a vast amount of money, and she ends up posing as a host in order to repay her debt.
seen up to episode 2
About: I've seen all that has aired so far. I liked the anime, so I was interested in seeing the drama. It's a bit ridiculous though.
Korean
Personal Preference
Jeon Jin Ho is a straight guy who pretends to be gay in order to become Park Kae In's roommate. His hobbies include organization and ironing, and he’s known for his stoic poker face. He’s a stickler for cleanliness, but he also has a talent for figuring out a women’s feelings. Kae In is very trusting even though she has a habit of being betrayed. However that doesn't stop her from giving people the benefit of doubt and Jin Ho is no different. How will Kae In react when she finds out that her gay roommate is not actually gay at all and that he has fallen for her?
seen up to episode 4
About: I streamed this show a bit. It's pretty funny, but Kae In is kinda...gross. ^^;
Tamna Island
The drama is based on a manhwa with the same title. Tamna the Island is set in 17th-century Joseon times as a young English castaway, William, comes to the island and meets Jang Beo Jin, Park Kyu, and Yan. The name "Tamna" refers to what is now called Jeju.
seen up to episode 3
About: Ok, so I saw the first few episodes of Tamra Island and, despite the poor English, the show is actually kinda cute. Unfortunately, I was watching it on mysoju, which is a pain in the but to stream from...
City Hunter
The story takes place in Seoul, 2011. Lee Yoon Sung is a talented MIT-graduate who works on the international communications team in the Blue House. He plans revenge on five politicians who caused his father's death with his surrogate father Lee Jin Pyo and eventually becomes a "City Hunter."
seen up to episode 0
About: This is the show that 90% of all Koreans are obsessed with right now, though I can't seem to make it past the first episode. Some people tell me it doesn't get good until episode 10. I don't really know how I feel about watching it, as it doesn't seem my type of show... but I guess I should give it a shot.
The anime selections have been pretty slim so far this year, so I'm glad to see a few dramas that sound interesting, though admittedly they're all kind of kinky in their own way. Regardless, it'll be nice to watch something in Japanese again.. All I've really been watching lately is Korean, and every once in a while it's nice to get a break from Korean Korean Korean.
Japanese Dramas
IS: Otoko demo Onna demo nai sei
“IS” stands for “intersexual,” a term referring to people who cannot clearly be classified as male or female, and who may biologically possess characteristics of both sexes. Rokuhana’s manga primarily deals with the troubles faced by the young Hoshino Haru (played by Fukuda), an intersexual who was registered as a girl at birth but has been raised as a boy.
seen up to episode 2
About: An interesting topic that doesn't really get brought up a lot. Apparently it was based on a true story as well.
Ikemen desu ne
The original Korean version aired in 2009 and starred Park Shin Hye, Jang Keun Suk, Lee Hong Ki, and Jung Yong Hwa. The story revolved around a fictional boy band named A.N.JELL. Park Shin Hye played a nun-in-training who has to pose as her twin brother and take his place in the group, leading to a complicated relationship between the group’s members.
seen up to episode 0
About: I'm mostly interested in seeing this because I saw the Korean version of it last year, and I'd like to see how the Japanese version turns out in comparison.
Ouran High School Host Club
The story revolves around a high school girl named Fujioka Haruhi (Kawaguchi) at the prestigious Ouran Academy, who stumbles upon a group of male students who have formed their own club as hosts. Accidentally breaking an antique vase, Haruhi ends up owing the club a vast amount of money, and she ends up posing as a host in order to repay her debt.
seen up to episode 2
About: I've seen all that has aired so far. I liked the anime, so I was interested in seeing the drama. It's a bit ridiculous though.
Korean
Personal Preference
Jeon Jin Ho is a straight guy who pretends to be gay in order to become Park Kae In's roommate. His hobbies include organization and ironing, and he’s known for his stoic poker face. He’s a stickler for cleanliness, but he also has a talent for figuring out a women’s feelings. Kae In is very trusting even though she has a habit of being betrayed. However that doesn't stop her from giving people the benefit of doubt and Jin Ho is no different. How will Kae In react when she finds out that her gay roommate is not actually gay at all and that he has fallen for her?
seen up to episode 4
About: I streamed this show a bit. It's pretty funny, but Kae In is kinda...gross. ^^;
Tamna Island
The drama is based on a manhwa with the same title. Tamna the Island is set in 17th-century Joseon times as a young English castaway, William, comes to the island and meets Jang Beo Jin, Park Kyu, and Yan. The name "Tamna" refers to what is now called Jeju.
seen up to episode 3
About: Ok, so I saw the first few episodes of Tamra Island and, despite the poor English, the show is actually kinda cute. Unfortunately, I was watching it on mysoju, which is a pain in the but to stream from...
City Hunter
The story takes place in Seoul, 2011. Lee Yoon Sung is a talented MIT-graduate who works on the international communications team in the Blue House. He plans revenge on five politicians who caused his father's death with his surrogate father Lee Jin Pyo and eventually becomes a "City Hunter."
seen up to episode 0
About: This is the show that 90% of all Koreans are obsessed with right now, though I can't seem to make it past the first episode. Some people tell me it doesn't get good until episode 10. I don't really know how I feel about watching it, as it doesn't seem my type of show... but I guess I should give it a shot.
The anime selections have been pretty slim so far this year, so I'm glad to see a few dramas that sound interesting, though admittedly they're all kind of kinky in their own way. Regardless, it'll be nice to watch something in Japanese again.. All I've really been watching lately is Korean, and every once in a while it's nice to get a break from Korean Korean Korean.