You're Beautiful

Title: 미남이시네요 / Minami Shineyo
Also known as: You're Beautiful / You're Handsome
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16

Synopsis

Tae Kyung and On Yu are in search of a new member for their idol group, A.N.JELL. However, Mi Nam suffers an injury at the last moment. So Mi Nyu, his twin sister, is asked to step in for her brother. The rest of the drama follows the behind-the-scenes life of an idol group. \


Casts

• Jang Geun Suk as Hwang Tae Kyung
• Park Shin Hye as Go Mi Nam (Male) / Go Mi Nyu (Female)
• Lee Hong Ki as Kang On Yu / Jeremy
• Jung Yong Hwa as Kang Shin Woo

Love this show.
HongKi is darn cute in this.. hmmm.. :D

Shining Inheritance / Brilliant Legacy

Its was interesting watching this show on ViiKii, because besides showing subtitles, they provide a discussion board where views can type how they feel at a certain part of the show. Its so funny to see these discussion while watch, for example:" Nono!! That WITCH!! KILL HER" than at some part of the show where everyone would type similar comments such as, "AWWW!! They Kissed! Finally!" I feel that is much more entertaining as compared to the show itself.

秀才愛上兵

Title: 秀才愛上兵 / Sau Choi Oi Seung Bing
Episodes: 20
Broadcast period: 2008-Jan-21 to 2008-Feb-15
Air time: Weekdays 21:30 - 22:30

Synosis:

Having lost her father at an early age, farm security guard Chan Sai-Mui (Yumiko Cheng) grew to be an outspoken and determined woman who would do her utmost to protect her home village. It is her sincerity that has won her respect from all villagers of the Leung Choi County. Sometimes she would get too enthusiastic and impulsive that she could bring about a lot of misunderstandings. Amusingly, she has mistaken the newly appointed agricultural magistrate Tse Wong-Sheung (literal meaning "Thank you, Emperor") (Steven Ma) for a thief and the two of them have been bitter enemies ever since. To keep himself from any possible trouble, Sheung has been avoiding Mui intentionally.

For the benefit of his son's future, Sheung's father Tse Chong-Tin (Ha Yu) has not only invited the intelligent Tai Tsung-Man (Wayne Lai) to be Sheung's assistant, but also found him four special bodyguards playfully named Chuk (Congee), Fun (Rice Noodle), Mein (Wheat Noodle), and Fan (Rice). (The names are foods that are the main staple foods of China.)

Despite the best arrangements for Sheung, he still gets framed by the corrupted officials from Changsha and is in danger of facing the most torturing punishment. Luckily, Mui and Man manage to save him in the nick of time with a jade bowl bestowed by the former emperor. To everyone's surprise, the jade bowl turns out a fake, but with Man's wit and courage, Sheung is finally saved from danger.

Mui has been through a lot together with Sheung and is starting to fall in love with him. Sheung, on the other hand, has no feelings for Mui and decides to turn to Man for tips as to how to break away from her. Mysteriously, Sheung starts being pursued by a hitman soon afterwards


What can I say.. Steven ma's shows are a "must-watch". He has this boyish yet smart.. quick wit, funny and at the same time gentle and kind. Holding up justices whenever he go. Awww.. Love

Mei-chan no Shitsuji

Title: メイちゃんの執事
Title (romaji): Mei-chan no Shitsuji
Also known as: Mei-chan's Butler
Format: Renzoku
Genre: Romance, comedy
Broadcast network: Fuji TV
Broadcast period: 2009-Jan-13 start
Air time: Tuesday 21:00
Theme song: My SunShine by ROCK｀A´TRENCH

Synopsis

The story revolves around a young woman named Mei, who was rescued as a young girl by someone calling himself her "butler." With only a vague memory, though, the experience seems like just a dream. But one day, after her parents' accidental death, he appears: Rihito comes from a line of outstanding butlers, and he has been appointed to serve her! Now her ordinary life has completely flipped, as she discovers that she's actually the heiress to a fortune, and is forced to transfer to St. Lucia Girls' Academy, where all the students have butlers! As a result, her childhood friend Kento decides to enroll in a butler school so that he can stay close to her. --Tokyograph (http://www.tokyograph.com/articles/Winter_2009_Drama_Preview)

Comment:

A new show acted by Eikura Nana who is also the one who acted as Matsujun's twin sister in a movie (where they had incest OMG!) and together with Mizushima Hiro who acted as Namba Sempai in Hana Kimi. Awww.. His is so different from his character in Hana Kimi. He acted as a playboy in Hana Kimi whereas he is damn freaky loyal to the main lead here in this new show.

This show was introduced by Ziling than to Ruby and eventually to me. It has the same touch as Hana kimi.. and according to my bro he say its a little of Hana Yori Dango too because of the rich kids and the school and blah blah blah. Anyway, the show is super cute so far however.. the female lead is quite a disappointment thou. You know how the girl from hana kimi and hana yori dango... they can make the 'EHHH~!!!' sound so nice whereas this female lead................... a bit fake ar.. can't really pull off.

Nevertheless, thou its very manga-ish.. I like it. Because its unrealistic and I like it! Hahaha.

I hate shows that show about your everyday life and stuff.. FOR WHAT?! You everyday see.. not enough meh? Want to make show than make something that is unrealistic.. over the top yet at the same time, watchable. Okay.. these are purely my thinking. I still have to admire the scriptwriter and stuff for coming uo shows after shows... Good job guys.

Wow this is the longest comment I ever had. Okay so long... enjoy

Link : http://www.mysoju.com/meichan-no-shitsuji/

Nodame Cantabile

Title: のだめカンタービレ
Title (romaji): Nodame Cantabile
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Episodes: 11
Viewership ratings: 18.79(Kanto)
Broadcast network: Fuji TV
Broadcast period: 2006-Oct-16 to 2006-Dec-25

Synopsis
Based on the hit comic book by Tomoko Ninomiya, this is a fun-filled quirky romantic story of two very opposite people.

Megumi Noda, or “Nodame” is a piano student at Momogaoka College of Music. An extremely talented pianist who wants to be a kindergarten teacher, she prefers playing by ear rather than reading the music score. She is messy and disorganized, takes baths several days apart and loves to eat, sometimes stealing her friend’s lunchbox when it is filled with delicacies.
Shinichi Chiaki, is Momogaoka’s top student. Born into a musical family, he is talented in piano and violin and has secret ambitions to become a conductor. An arrogant multi-lingual perfectionist who once lived abroad in the music capitals of the world as a young boy, he feels mired in Japan because of a childhood phobia.

They meet by accident. Nodame quickly falls in love, but it takes much longer for Chiaki to even begin to appreciate Nodame’s unusual qualities. Their relationship causes them both to develop and grow. Because of Nodame, Chiaki got the opportunity to lead a student orchestra and begins to have a broader appreciation of people's musical abilities. Because of Chiaki, Nodame faces her fears and enters a piano competition. Opportunities open up as both begin taking risks, stretching themselves far more than they ever thought possible.

Well what can I say.. I finished this show within 14hr. It has gave me a new view of what is classical music and slowly appreciating them. I really enjoyed tha piano, concerto and other classical pieces. I wanted to download it but, I could only find the anime version of OST. Nevertheless I downloaded, if your are interested feel free to contact me! Hahahaha! (Which i doubt any would.)

The show brings about a little anime touch to it. Because it is orginated from a comic and than to an anime and now a live-show. Its an interesting and funny drama.. Worth watching it.

It has also 2 special episode which is equally as good as the drama.

Link: http://www.mysoju.com/nodame-cantabile/

Hotaru no Hikari

Details

Title: ホタルノヒカリ
Title (romaji): Hotaru no Hikari
Title (English): Glow of Fireflies
Format: Renzoku
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 10

Synopsis

Hotaru works for a famous interior design company. It's a glamorous job but Hotaru's private life is totally the opposite of glamorous. She lives alone, and when she isn't working she's mostly lazing about her rented house in training wear. She's not interested in men.

In fact, she isn't interested in anything. "I'd rather lay around than fool around," is her motto.
Her landlord is a bar owner, and one day his son, who has just separated from his wife, comes to inspect the rental property, not knowing that someone is living there.

He is shocked at the mess, but not as shocked as Hotaru. He turns out to be her boss, Takano. -- Japan Times Online (http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fd20070708cs.html)

Cast
Ayase Haruka as Amemiya Hotaru
Fujiki Naohito as Takano Seiichi
Kuninaka Ryoko as Saegusa Yuuka
Kato Kazuki as Teshima Makoto


Its a light hearted show, its funny and touching at the same time. For me personally, watching this show it seems like a mirror image of myself. Interesting story. =D

It can also be found on Veoh.com

14 Sai no Haha

Episodes: 11
Broadcaster: NTV14-year-old

Miki Ichinose becomes pregnant with her boyfriend's child.
After struggling with the fact that she is pregnant, she decides that she will keep the baby and raise it by herself.

The drama follows what this means for her, her family, her school life, the life of her boyfriend and his family, and the society in which she resides.

Cast

Shida Mirai - Ichinose Miki
Tanaka Misako - Ichinose Kanako
Namase Katsuhisa - Ichinose Tadahiko
Miura Haruma - Kirino Satoshi
Muroi Shigeru - Kirino Shizuka

Yamaguchi Sayaka - Endo Kyoko (Homeroom teacher)
Koumoto Junichi - Mitsui Makoto (Miki's uncle)
Kitamura Kazuki - Hatano Taku (Chief of editor)
Tanimura Mitsuki - Yanagisawa Mayu
Kitano Kii - Kubota Megumi
Koike Rina - Nagasaki Sayaka
Koshimizu Kazuki - Ichinose Kenta
Ideguchi Yumiko - Okumura Yoshiko
Hasegawa Kiyo - Inohara Mitsue
Osawa Itsumi - Matsumoto Rika
Kaito Ken - Yamazaki Koyo (Kirino's manager)
Kaneko Sayaka - Mitsui Hinako
Isaka Shunya - Haraguchi Kazuaki
Takahata Atsuko - Matoba Haruko
Onodera Akira - Nakatani Eiza (School Principal)
Toda Naho - Ikeyama (ep.8)
Sorimachi Takashi - Doctor Tsuchida (ep.10-11)

Haikei,Chichiue-sama

Title: 拝啓、父上様
Title (romaji): Haikei, Chichiue-sama
Also known as: Dear Father
Format: Renzoku
Genre: Family drama, human drama
Episodes: 11

Discription:

Set in an old prestigious Ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) in a small town in the center of Tokyo, a young Itamae (cook for Japanese dishes) struggles his life, love and work while the long-lasted ryotei and the beloved old town face the change to survive the time. This heartwarming drama shows the intimate relationship of the community that has been lost nowadays, asks what the most important things in your life is, and tells how difficult it is to make a decision. The story is told in the form of a letter to his unknown father with lots of humor and love. Fuji Creative

Starring:

Ninomiya Kazunari as Tawara Ippei
Takashima Reiko as Tawara Yukino
Yokoyama Yu as Nakagawa Tokio
Kuroki Meisa as Karasawa Naomi
Fukuda Saki as Sakashita Eri
Umemiya Tatsuo as Komiya Ryuji
Takahashi Katsumi as Sakashita Tamotsu
Kishimoto Kayoko as Sakashita Ritsuko
Yachigusa Kaoru as Sakashita Yumeko

Yoiko no Mikata

Title: よい子の味方
Title (romaji): Yoiko no Mikata
Also known as: Pre-School Guy / Ally of Good Children
Format: Renzoku
Genre: Drama
Episodes: 9

Theme song: Tomadoi Nagara by Arashi

Discription:

Ask any nursery-aged little girl what she wants to be when she grows up and she's bound to say nurse, florist, or ballerina. Ask any nursery-aged little boy what he wants to be when he grows up and he's bound to say policeman, fireman, sports player, or pilot. As for 20-year-old young man Taiyo Suzuki, however, he's had different aspirations all his life. Moved by his elderly nursery school teacher, Taiyo decided then and there that he too would also become one. Now, having passed the nursery school teacher examination, bright-eyed and eager Taiyo is out to make his mark on a totally female-dominated world. Posted at the Himawari Nursery School to cover for another teacher on maternity leave, Taiyo has but a few short months to prove himself to the female teachers and children's mothers who are arrayed against him that he is every bit as capable as the women. And more importantly, along the way, he'll make his mark with his sparkle and energy to be a true best friend to the children at the school as well. --- NTV

Starring:

Sakurai Sho as Suzuki Taiyo
Matsushita Yuki as Mita Shizuka
Fukiishi Kazue as Sakai Minako
Endo Shozo Sasaki Shuzo
Yazawa Shin as Kojima Kaoru
Yoshida Hideko as Yoshikawa Kiyoko
Hamada Mari as Yokoyama Sayuri
Matsushima Nahomi as Tanaka Rie
Itaya Yuka as Arai Erika
Otoha as Omoto Rumi
Matsumoto Jun as Sawada Shin (Gokusen)
Waki Tomohiro as KUMA (Gokusen)
Aiba Masaki
Ohno Satoshi
Saito Ryusei
Hirooka Yuriko

I first notice Sakurai is in Mago Mago Arashi where diff epi they will go diff house to help out elderly who don't have grandchildren or no time to go and visit their grandchildren or go to diff house to cook for the kids.

And in one epi Sho was singing lallaby to the small boy, his gentle eyes, his soft touch and his sweetness just flood my heart. Hahaha.. There was no more soul in me when I saw that, I went like AWWWWWW!!!

And this show is about him going the extra mile for the kid. SO CUTE LA! I cannot take it already, I'm fainting.. Hahahaa!!

One sad thing is, the show is not on any streaming sites. So if you wan.. you have to bring your hardisk to me again. Haha..

He is good at rapping, talking and with KIDS. LORD PLEASE LET IT BE GIVEN TO ME! HAHAA! I'm mad already. haha

Yamada Taro Monogatari

Title: 山田太郎ものがたり
Title (romaji): Yamada Taro Monogatari
Also known as: The Story of Yamada Taro
Format: Renzoku
Genre: Comedy
Episodes: 10

Theme song: "Happiness" by Arashi

Description:

Arashi members Ninomiya Kazunari and Sakurai Sho star in this comedy series based on "Yamada Taro Monogatari" by mangaka Ai Morinaga. Ninomiya plays the title character, Taro Yamada, whose family lives in extreme poverty. But because of his looks, intelligence, and athleticism, others mistakenly believe that Taro comes from a prosperous family. In contrast, Sakurai plays Taro's best friend Takuya, who really is from a successful family and who often helps out Taro in various ways. -- Tokyograph

Starring:

Ninomiya Kazunari as Yamada Taro
Sakurai Sho as Mimura Takuya
Kikuchi Momoko as Yamada Ayako
Matsuoka Mitsuru as Yamada Kazuo
Oshinari Shugo as Sugiura Keichi
Fukiishi Kazue as Torii Kyoko
Otsuka Chihiro as Nakai Masami
Shibata Rie as Ikegami Maria

Its nicer than the Taiwan Version. Sorry ar, no link for this show. If you want to watch can ask from me but bring along your hardisk. Thank u! Hahaha..

Maou

Title: 魔王
Title (romaji): Maou
Format: Renzoku
Genre: Suspense drama
Viewership rating: 11.4 (Kanto)
Episodes: 11

This drama is a remake of the popular suspense drama The Devil that was aired in Korea last year. Ohno Satoshi will be playing the role of a two-faced lawyer, one of which is a kind hearted soul and the other who is plotting revenge, using his brilliant mind, on the person who killed his relative. On the other hand, Ikuta Toma will play the double lead role of the man, who has become a detective due to his dark past, who is pursuing the mysterious series of murders and fighting against the devil (maou).

Starring

Ohno Satoshi as Naruse Ryo/Manaka Tomoo

Ikuta Toma as Serizawa Naoto
Kobayashi Ryoko as Sakita Shiori

I LOVE THIS SHOW! OHNO IS SUCH A GOOD ACTOR! LIKE SERIOUSLY!!! Cos I'm quite into Arashi now, so I got alot of their varitey shows and concerts. He is totally 2 different person. Real life he is quite blur and would constantly space out. He is not good at talking to too. In another words he is quite stone.

But in the show, he is someone with scary eyes. Aiya.. just very diff. The best way to show the diff is this picture.

Cute right!! Haha. One more thing I like about this show is the Theme song, Arashi - Truth. I love the MTV. Mildred being so nice and sweet helped to download and I have the Hi-def of the MTV. Woah Ho! Hahaha

Iljimae

Title: 일지매 (一枝梅) / Iljimae
Genre: Historical
Episodes: 20


Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Ryung acts as a useless gangster in the marketplace by day but at night he is a chivalrous robber who robs corrupt government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery he leaves behind a wooden branch from a plum tree at the site of the robbery to take responsibility for the robbery. The poor citizens only know him as Iljimae. Bong Soon is a hilarious girl with good martial art skills and lives as a swindler. She only loves Ryung and sacrifices her whole life for him. Eun Chae is a government official's daughter and is good in nature and usually helps miserable people. She meets Iljimae once by chance, and their sweet love story begins. However, her love puts Iljimae in a dangerous situation because an Imperial Guard also loves her.

Starring:

Lee Joon Ki as Iljimae / Yong / Lee Geom
Han Hyo Joo as Eun Chae
Lee Young Ah as Bong Soon
Park Shi Hoo as Shi Hoo / Ja Dol

Awesome show so far, just that its alittle boring at the start. The whole show start by telling the boys story and than how he suffered.

Everyone was after him, than he lost his memory. Then continue on saying what a loser is he. Than regain his memory, learn to be a burglar, than martial art than fall in love... hmmm... Quite sad thou.

Anyway, this show is rated at 1st and 2nd thru out it was broadcasted. So shouldn't be that bad. =)

Last remark! LEE JOON KI IS A DAMN GOOD ACTOR! LOVE HIM!

Hana yori dango: Fainaru - Movie

Its all in Japanese when I went to search for the show, so I don't really know what to expect from the movie. I only know they went to different countries to shoot the movie, for example LA, Hong Kong and etc.. I think its something about their wedding i guess. Remember the last episode of Hana Yori Dango II was the meaga big stadium proposal?! Ya, I think they are going to continue it from there. So cool! I can't wait for the show!

The release date for the show is 28 June 2008 which is a few more days!!! I hope it comes to Singapore and not stay only in Japan. Omggg!! AHHH!!! Hurry up!!

According to asian media wikipedia, they just wrote "Hana Yori Dango Final is set one year after Tsukushi Makino's graduation. "

So.. Lets just wait for it to come out. =)

Link: http://asianmediawiki.com/Boys_Over_Flowers:_Final

Side Videos:

Now and Forever (Yeolliji) - Movie

Summary:

Min-su, a playboy who believes that there’s no such thing as true love and it’s all just a game, can’t stand even a single relationship that continues on for long. However, fate leads him to a dazzling beauty, Hye-won, who had just escaped from an oppressive hospital. She makes a strong impression on him.

Later, chased by a nurse, Hye-won sneaks into the men’s room at the hospital and their second encounter takes place. Soon Min-su becomes totally captivated by this bold woman.

At first Hye-won resists their love, fearing that losing her to her terminal illness will hurt Min-su too much.

Touching and sweet but sad at the same time.

Link:http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/CRSeries_-_Now_and_forever_-_Movie

100 Days With Mr Arrogant

Summary:

After being dumped by her boyfriend just before their 100 day anniversary, Ha-Young, meets a college guy named Hyung-Joon when she accidentally kicks a can that hits him in the face and causes him to scratch his Lexus. He demands she pay him $3000 on the spot. She escapes from him, leaving her wallet behind.Hyung-Joon stalks her, demanding money to pay for his car. Since she is a poor high school student Hyung-Joon writes up a "Enslavement Agreement" for Ha-Young in order to pay for the damage to his car.

Ha-Young is thrown into a nightmarish slave life for 100 days, cleaning his house, running his errands, doing his homework and cleaning his car.By accident she finds out that the damage to Hyung-Joon's car only costs $10! She then takes her revenge. However, before she knows it Hyung-Joon shows up at her house as her new tutor! He once again takes advantage of her, but soon Ha-Young finds herself falling head over heels for Hyung-Joon.

But what happens when he drops out of her life just when she needs him most?

Worth watching, its entertaining and touching at some parts of the movie. And the guy is cute, the girl is hot! Hahaha. She is the girl acted in Sex is Zero part 1.