In Life and Death

It's been 3 mths since I last blogged about korean drama that I had watched! Wow! Does that mean that in these 3 mths I had not watched from start to finish a single drama???? Well, I can blame it on the long winded East of Eden...been checking the cd-shops for East of Eden Vol.3 but so far in vain. Last week then I found Kingdom of The Winds Vol.1 and bought it without hesitation! Hah...let the other movies, dramas, novels collecting dust... 2 episodes remain for me to watch. Hmmm...gonna drop by the nearest cd shop later to check if Vol.2 is already on sale ^_^

Love the soundtrack! haha... I like korean sad love song, eventhough the lyrics are simple but the sad melody just touch ur heart



In life and death
by Wheesung

Sarang Haesun Andwel Saram Erago
Saying that you should not love that person

Eje Guman Usu Dolasurago
Saying that you should turn away right now

Meeryun Jocha Nae Dng Ul Dduminun Gabwa
Even lingering emotions push me to leave

Jiwu Nedo Jiwujijiga Anna
Even if I try, I can't wash you away

Miwu Hedo Miwujijiha Anna
Even if I try, I can't hate you

Guriumman Duhae Ganungul
I just miss you more and more...

Nurul Saranghamyunsu
When I'm in love with you

Nan Nul Wihe Apado
I can fall ill for you

Sumdo Mot Shil Mankum Himi Gyupjiman
I can't even breathe because it's so hard but

Chunbun Manbun Teunado Ddodashi Nul Saranghae
Even if I was to resurrect thousands of times, I will love you again

Guju Nu Upsin Andwe Nan Andwe Oh Nae Sarang
I can't be without you, I can't be, oh my love

Nul Muli Itda Haedo Nun Euarowu Ma
Even if you are far away, don't be lonely

Salado Jugudo Nae Maumun
In life and death,

Hangsang Ne Gyutte Nama Itsul Tenikan
My heart will always by your side

Yi San Vol 1 and 2

Also known as: Yi San - King Jeong Jo / Lee San, Wind of the Palace
Episodes: 77

The story so far...

It all started when Yi San was still young. His father, the Crown-Prince was imprisoned inside a rice box, in the middle of the scorching courtyard, without food and drinks. He was punished by the king who believed the rumours that his own son is organising a rebellion to kill him and take the throne. What kind of king - and his own father to that- would punish someone based only on heresay without solid proof? Furthermore, why would his own son, who he already crowned as his successor, was so in haste to take the throne that he know would soon been his? Isnt that already a tad suspicious?

Yi San, tries to smuggle some food to his father, and on the way meet Song Yeon; the palace maid and Dae Su; soon-to-be-palace-eunuch, who also was sneaking around at the palace. They agreed to help each other that night and a bond of friendhip was formed - without them knowing the real identity of Yi San. The Crown Prince asked his son not to have revenge in his heart, and not to hate his grandfather. He told his son to showed his grandfather the painting he paints of the three of them- then maybe, his grandfather will see the truth. But darn, the grandfather only took a glance at it. The Crown Prince died.

Yi San survived the palace to adulthood, after all the schemes to eliminate him also. Though he was crowned as the Crown Prince by his grandfather, he's still didn't manage to win his grandfather's heart. So living in the palace was not a guarantee of happiness, he was walking on egg-shells, don't know who wants him deads and missing his two bestfriends who had to run away.

Then, the three friends was reunite again when Dae Su and Song Yeon came back to the city and managed to get a job in the palace. And the culprits behind all those schemes was revealed one by one. Even Yi San was surprised to find the person who were honey-mouthed and always kind to him was the ones out to get him, his grandfather's daughter and wife (the queen). But does it really take a brain surgeon to find that out? Just think who will benefits the most with him out of the picture. Not his two young half-brothers, or is it half-uncles...I forgot already.

At first I thought Princess Hwu Wan was the king and Queen Jeong Sun's daughter, but i was wrong. She was the King daughter with another woman. The old king married Queen Jeong Sun when he was 66 (urgh...man! kubur kata mari dah oooi...) and she was barely 15. It seems they don't have any offsprings. So she was young and barely experienced the world when she was confined to life in the gilded palace, and the king was busy running the nation that he cant spare her enough time- thus making her power hungry.

Hmmm...I watched many historical korean dramas already, and I dont think the king has absolute power in everything. There's the noble and other ministers that could forced the king hand. But then everyone desires to be king.... I dont understand...why asked for headache?

The picture above shows Princess Hwa Wan (the king's daughter) and her adoptive son who helped her cooked up all those schemes. Lady Kyeon (Yi San's mother) and Yi San's sweet and understanding wife Crown Princess Hyo Eui ( I believe she helped Yi San and Song Yeon to be together- wouldn't any man just love to have a wife like that?)

Hong Gook-young is the man who helped Yi San to claimed the throne, his very loyal and smart advisor but I believed he betrayed Yi San at the end because of power-greed also. (I read Wiki before when I first heard about Yi San the drama - so I remembered bit and pieces. Now I try not to spoil the ending by rereading it again). Anyway, doesn't he look like Song Il Gook (Jumong) here? I didn't notice the similarities in New Heart...

What else do I remember in Vol.2... Hmmm...Yi San and Song Yeon finally realised their true feelings of each other (thanks to his mother's scheming to separate them - haha...sometimes good intentions do backfire!). Then just as all the bad people get punished, the King has dementia and sometimes forget things...fudge!

Cast:
Lee Seo Jin as Yi San / King Jeong Jo ,
Han Ji Min as Seong Song Yeon ,
Park Eun Hye as Queen Hyo Eui,
Lee Jong Soo as Park Dae Su

Extended Cast:

Jo Yeon Woo as Jeong Hu Kyeom
Lee Soon Jae as King Yeong Jo,
Kyun Mi Ri as Lady Hye Kyeong,
Sung Hyun Ah as Princess Hwa Wan,
Kim Yeo Jin as Queen Jeong Sun,
Han Sang Jin as Hong Guk Young, Lee Ip Sae as Cho Bi,
Lee Hui Do as Park Dal Ho / Uncle Park,
Maeng Sang Hoon as Eunuch Nam / Nam Si Cho,
Park Ji Bin as young Yi San,
Lee Han Na as young Song Yeon,
Kwon Oh Min as young Dae Soo,
Lee In Sung as young Hu Kyeom.

Oppa

These Korean actors are not drop dead gorgeous to be truthful, but there are something about them that makes their character on screen alive, that makes you forget that it's not truly their character, they are just acting for godsake...but you just can't help falling in love with them.

Here's a list of my "oppa" and I believe its gonna grow over time....

Name: 조현재 / Jo Hyun Jae (Jo Hyeon Jae)
Profession: Actor
Birthdate: 1980-May-09
Height: 181cm
Weight: 65kg
Star sign: Taurus
Blood type: A
Education: Myungji University, Dangook University

Drama

Ballad Of Suh Dong (SBS, 2005) - here's where I fall in love with him
Only You (SBS, 2005) - he's gorgeous, hate the female lead
Nine Tailed Fox (KBS, 2004) - lurve it!
Shining Days (SBS, 2004) - watched!
Star's Echo (MBC/Fuji TV, 2004) - watched!
First Love (SBS, 2003) - wanna watch!
Love Letter (MBC, 2003) - not impressive :(
Daemang (SBS, 2002) - wanna watch!
That's Good (SBS, 2001)
Father and Son (SBS, 2001)
Kaist (SBS, 1999)

Movies
G.P. 506 (2007) - watched!
Joy of Love (2004, short internet film)
Untold Scandal (2003) - ltd!

Screen Name: Gong Yoo (공유)
Birth Name: Gong Ji Cheol (공지철)
Birth Date: July 10, 1979
Western & Eastern Sign: Cancerian Sheep
Status: Single
Birth Place: South Korea
Height: 184 cm or 6'2
Weight: 74 kg
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: Watching movies, playing basketball, and exercising
Expertise:English speaking, singing, basketball
Favorite Music: R&B and Hip-Hop
Family: One older sister; he's the youngest in the family

Talent Agency: SidusHQ

Drama

The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (MBC, 2007) - lovable
One Fine Day (MBC, 2006)
Hello My Teacher (SBS, 2005)
Screen (SBS, 2003)
20 Years (SBS, 2003)
Hard Love (KBS, 2002)
When Ever (KBS, 2002)
School 4 (KBS, 2001)

Movie

Ryu ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon(2007) - wanna watch!
She's On Duty (2005) - cute!
S Diary (2004)
Superstar Mr. Gam / Mr. Gam's Victory (2004)
Spy Girl (2004)
My Tutor Friend (2003)

Name: 지진희 / Ji Jin Hee
Profession: Actor
Birthdate: 1971-June-24
Birthplace: South Korea
Height: 178cm
Weight: 71kg
Star sign: Cancer
Blood type: B
Family: Wife Lee Su Yon (since 2004)
Talent agency: SidusHQ

Drama

Cain and Abel (SBS, 2008) - wanna watch!
The 100th Bride (2005)
Spring Day (SBS, 2005) - Love him here
Miss Kim Makes 1 Million (SBS, 2004) - irritating
Dae Jang Geum (MBC, 2003) - fall in love with him here
Love Letter (MBC, 2003) - hate and pity him here
Passing Rain (MBC/Fuji TV, 2002)
Four Sisters (MBC, 2001

Movies

Su (2006)
Perhaps Love (2005)
If You Were Me (2003)
H (2002)

Name: 송일국 / Song Il Gook (Song Il Guk)
Profession: Actor, model
Birthdate: 1971-Oct-1
Height: 185cm
Weight: 80kg
Blood type: A
Star sign: Libra Family: Mother is actress Kim Eul Dong and sister is Song Song Yi
Education: Cheongju University
Hobbies: Golf, swimming, skiing, mountain biking and swordsmanship Talent agency: Barunson Entertainment

Drama

The Lobbyist (SBS, 2007)
The Book of Three Han (MBC, 2006) - compelling
Sea God (KBS, 2004) - riveting
Terms of Endearment (KBS, 2004)
Water flower Village (MBC 2004)
Desert Spring (MBC, 2003)
Bodyguard (KBS, 2003)
Royal Story (KBS2 2003)
Hard Love (KBS2 2002)
Album of Love (KBS1, 2001)
All About Eve (MBC, 2001,cameo ) - don't notice him

Movies
The Art of Seduction (2005) - not playboyishly enuff
Red Eye (2004)

Name: 주진모 / Joo Jin Mo (Ju Jin-mo)
Real name: 박진태 / Park Jin Tae
Profession: Actor
Birthdate: 1974-Aug-11
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 180cm
Weight: 70kg
Star sign: Leo
Blood type: O
Family: 3 older sisters

Drama

Queen of the Game (SBS, 2006) - yeppeun!
Bicheonmu (2005) - wanna watch!
Fashion 70's (SBS, 2005) - dashing!
Punch (SBS, 2003)
Turn Your Angry Face (KBS, 2000)
Sad Temptation (KBS, 1999)

Movie
Love / Sarang (2007)
200 Pounds Beauty (2006) - a hunk!
Sorry Apple (2005)
3-Iron (2004)
Liar (2004)
Bighouse Dotcom (2004)
The Trigger (2001)
Wanee & Junah (2001)
Musa: The Warrior (2001) - hmmm...will rewatch again
Real Fiction (2000)
Happy End (1999)
Dance Dance (1999) - still green ^_^
Park vs Park (1997)
Farewell My Darling (1996)

Name: 오만석 / Oh Man Seok (Oh Man Suk)
Nickname: Man-zzang (meaning "Man the Best")
Profession: Actor
Birthdate: 1975-Jan-30
Height: 175cm
Weight: 64kg
Star sign: Aquarius
Blood type: B
Family: Daughter

Drama
The King and I (SBS, 2007) - wanna watch!
Surgeon Bong Dal Hee (SBS, 2007, guest star ep13&14)
Hyena (tvN, 2006)
The Vineyard Man (KBS2, 2006) - funny & endearing!

Movie

Our Town (2007)
Soo (2006)
Bi-sang (2006)
A Cruel Attendance (2006)
Liar (2004)

Name: 오지호 / Oh Ji Ho
Profession: Actor and model
Birthdate: 1976-Apr-14
Height: 183cm
Weight: 75kg
Star sign: Aries

Drama

Get Karl! Oh Soo Jung (SBS, 2007)
Couple of Fantasy (MBC, 2006) - endearing!
Thanks Life (KBS, 2006)
Autumn Shower (MBC, 2005) - make up your mind!
Super Rookie (MBC, 2005)
Second Proposal (KBS, 2004)
Confession (MBC, 2002)
Cool (KBS, 2001)

Movies

My Wife is a Gangster 3 (2006) - funny!
Love Trilogy (2004)
Silver Knife (2003)
I Love You (2001)
La Belle (2000)
Kka (1998)