Oct
23rd

My favorite PERSONALITIES in the Korean entertainment industry. Doesn’t mean they are super talented in their profession though (*cough*Sandara*cough*Hyori*).

Jo Kwon – Member of 2AM, an amazing ballad singer, diva extraordinaire, is ridiculously funny yet he always has such a serious face and has the most dramatic and over-the-top dance parodies.

Yu Jae Seok – “MC of the Nation,”, comedian and recently named Korea’s top entertainer. He also kinda looks like my dad.

Sandara Park – Funny and lovable member of girl group, 2NE1. I never noticed Sandara before because she was the least talented of the group but after watching YGTV, her personality totally makes up for it.

Kim Hyun Joon – Korea’s pretty boy with the blunt, witty and adorable personality (how can you NOT love him in We Got Married?). And of course, he’s our beloved Jihoo Sunbae. Okay, that was an act and we can all dream but his real personality is just as good.

Lee Hyori – You would think a celebrity as popular and hot as her would be totally stuck up but Hyori’s the total opposite. She’s so sweet and hilarious… and maybe a little crazy?

Runners up: Park Kyung Lim, Kang Ho Dong (he has the funniest expressions), Seo In Young (she’s looks so innocent but in WGM, she portrayed a stuck-up and whiny bitch… love it), Taeyeon (I never really got into SNSD nor can I even remember all their names but I think her personality is totally cute).

Just one more. Couldn't resist!!

Oct
21st

Had to post this because the Brown Eyed Girls are so talented.

Brown Eyed Girls – My Style (Acoustic Version)

Sep
23rd

There are only 4 characters in every Korean drama you really need to know:

Poor Girl whose extremely stupid/naive and always gets caught in a love triangle. She’s either really cute and happy OR always sad, depressed and would stare into space for hours while sappy music plays.

Rich Dude whose arrogant, stubborn, full of himself and doesn’t know how to show emotion. Poor Girl hates him at first but ends up falling in love with even though he treats her like shit.

Rich Dude’s Ex/First Love who rejects Rich Dude in the beginning only to want him back when him and Poor Girl gets closer. She’s the bitch you love to hate!

Rich Dude’s Best Friend who is always the nice guy and always there for Poor Girl when Rich Dude hurts her. He always gets rejected at the end.

Sometimes the roles may be switched (eg. Rich Bitch + Poor Guy).

Anyway, what are you favorite Korean dramas?

My absolute favorites are Queen of Housewives, My Girl, My Lovely Sam-Soon, Boys Over Flowers and Only You. I like a lot of the old ones but haven’t found too many new ones I really liked.

I finally got around to watching Goong and I loved it! I actually started Goong S earlier this year but it sucked (well I just couldn’t stand Se7en) so I didn’t want to watch the first one …but it’s way better. :blush: I’m either going to watch Soulmate next or finish Delightful Girl.

K/J-drama recommendations?

Sep
16th

Do you get offended when people refer to you based on your skin color?

AHAHAHAHAHA. I

For example:

“Those white people don’t know what yeet hay means.”

I never hear Asians being referred to as the “yellow people” though. In fact, all Asian ethnicities are sometimes referred to as “orientals” or just plain old “Chinese.” I don’t get offended because I am oriental and I am Chinese but I’d be annoyed if I was Korean and someone just called me Chinese. It’d be like me calling all “white” people Scottish.

What about South-Asian Indians who are referred to as “brown people?” Aren’t they Asian as well? I rarely hear them being referred to as “Asian” especially living and being around so many East-Asians. Why do we call ourselves Asians but not them?

Just so I don’t leave the “red people” out; growing up in Saskatchewan, I’ve been taught since Kindergarten to call them “First Nations” instead of Natives or Indians as a sign of respect because one of my best friends back then was one. She didn’t have red skin though. First Nations history use to fascinate me and I remember wanting to be one because I thought that living in a tipi, hunting buffalo and eating pemmican would be so awesome despite the fact that none of those things really happen anymore.

I’m guilty of sometimes calling “white” and “black” people based on their skin color if I was referring to the entire race. I wouldn’t be offended (even if you call me a YELLOW) but since race is such a touchy subject, I’ve been trying to stop the habit. Even when I blog, I try to say African-Americans when referring to “black people” … but that sounds awkward because not all Africans are Americans and vice versa. But would I be offending them if I just say black people? Should I just say Africans? Or people from Africa?

Edit – here’s another thought since there’s been so much discussion about the “black” issue. I believe in evolution and that we all originated from Africa (or the land that was…) so that means we’re all Africans. Just a funny thought. Kidding. But anyway, I wish race wasn’t such a controversial subject because we all originated from the same place whether you believe in evolution or creation and we live on the same planet anyway.

Sep
11th

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