Baby & Me - Korean Movie: Plot &Screenshots

The movie begins with this comical scene with Jang Geun Sook with a baby on his back begging for breast milk. We then are taken to a scene with his parents who are upset with his delinquency. They leave him a message stating that they have run away and left him with little money and cancelled his credit cards.

King 2 Hearts Episode 10 Review

The drama ensues. The engagement between Hang Ah and Jae Ha is called off & she returns to the North. The King's Mother is very upset with him and points out that it is mainly his fault. After much thinking, he realizes that he is in the wrong. Realizing that Club M is indeed a shady factor in South korea he decides to investigate. The only way he could gather evidences to his brother's death is by accessing his voice logs so he tries very hard to come up with the password. He remembers when he and his brother were watching a football match and heard his brother cheer 'Go Korea Go! *clap* clap* *clap*'. After his second attempt he is able to hear his brother's logs.

His brother mentioned his disappointment in Jae Ha as well as his liking to Hang Ah. He then uncovers the log where his brother explains his suspicions to Club M and John Mayer. He calls JM over to the palace. After a very edgy conversation, Mayer admits to killing the former King, not because of the North-South relation through the WOC but because he was banned from entering South Korea.

Jae Ha then begins to show no care to what JM is saying. Mayer gets upset and storms out of the palace threatening to kill everyone. The Chief Secretary (still obviously fighting to save his neck) reasons with the King to not press the matter regarding Club M as it has deep rooted control over the SK economy. He belittles Jae Ha's ability to be a good King and Eun Si overhears his father's words. He approaches the King and professes his admiration of his abilities, basically pledging all allegiance to him.

Meanwhile, the Princess is about to leave the hospital and she doesn't want the public to know that she is crippled thus an elaborate scheme is set up so that she can leave secretly by deploying a decoy vehicle. Eun Shi notices that they are being tailed by a white car and they try desperately to escape. However, an accident occurs and both Eun Shi and Yeom Dong leave the princess alone to investigate. She looks behind her and she sees JM's assassin 'Bong-Bong'. 

In North Korea, Hang Ah, is not feeling well. She collapses at home and is rushed to the hospital where her father is notified by the doctors that she has had a miscarriage. They are both completely unaware and the NK's press releases that she has been ditched by the SK's prince and thus rebuking him for having no honour. 

And so, the episode ends with yet another cliffhanger. What will become of the Princess? Will the King rescue Hang Ah? Will the good King's death will be called to justice?

King 2 hearts Episode 9 Review

This episode was most eventful. Club M has donated 500 million won to the Royal Family to construct a memorial at the site of the late King's death. The new King, Jae Ha, is completely oblivious to John Mayer's involvement in his brother's death and agrees to it. Whilst construction is taking place, they find a tinder box filled with charcoal (the substance found in the late king's fireplace) and a cellphone apparently made in the North. These items are brought to Hang Ah's attention which the King later discovers and an inquiry into the late King's death was started.

The South Koreans begin to point fingers at Hang Ah due to her being North Korean and a former Special Ops soldier. The Chief Secretary begins to relay incorrect information between the couple and Hang Ah is brought to public trial. The King does not view the trial as he was trying to gather information from the Prime Minister. Hang Ah apparently does well at said trial. 

The North sent out information regarding the cellphone part EP 070 which was found at the site of the late King's passing. The North Korean company did not succeed in making the device and so clearing any suspicions that they were involved. Their involvement is also unfeasible as they are afraid to break out in war. They inform the King that it is actually most likely Club M involved as they are the most to suffer a loss with a North-South Korean unification.

Jae Ha visits a visibly upset Hang Ha at the end of the day. They get into an argument and she calls him trash. He told her that she could leave if she wants to.

King2Hearts Episode 8 Review

The episode starts off in a very melancholic mood when the New King, Jae Ha arrives at the palace. He reminisces about his brother and assumes his duty as the king of South Korea. 

The Chief Secretary then finds out the cause of the King’s death from one of the investigators. The carbon monoxide poisoning was caused by a blocked up chimney which contained charcoal. He then realizes his dreadful mistake in telling the American sponsor the location of the King’s vacation retreat. He receives a message from Mayer  and stays away from the prince for sometime. 

Meanwhile, the Princess wakes up but can not remember what had occurred. She then discovers that she is paralyzed

The King (Jae Ha)  then speaks to the CS about his suspicion of his brother’s death & the princess’ incident. The CS states that he is the cause of the King’s death for not having a thorough inspection done regarding the chimney. Je Ha decides to keep the CS in his service as punishment. The CS receives a phone call from JM who says that he received a bribe (Beatles record) to disclose the King’s location

King2Hearts Episode 7 Review (Part 2/2)

As I said before, DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN EP 7 (SPOILER)

King2Hearts Episode 7 Review (Part 1/2)

This episode started off from where the previous episode left off. The King and Hang Ah's father decided to proceed with Jae Ha and Hang Ah's engagement. The King promises to help Hang Ah during her difficult times until Jae Ha grows up. Hang Ah's father pleads with Jae Ha to take care of his daughter in a very touching scene.

The King and his wife both go on a vacation at a top secret seaside house. Hang Ah, in the meantime, had to take lessons about South Korean customs and became very frustrated especially after speaking with Jae Ha's mother.

Hang Ah and Jae Ha both get into an argument over the North & South.

Please do not read part 2 of this review if you haven't seen the series

King 2 Hearts review ( episodes 1-6)

I was a bit skeptical at first when I read the synopsis of this drama. It seemed that it would be a bit too militant for my tastes. After watching the first few episodes I realized that I was completely wrong. It had me on a complete roller-coaster. I had no idea what was coming next. I really enjoyed the comedy, the touching and emotional scenes.

(Photo source: http://www.mydramalist.com/korean-drama/3386/the-king)

I started to hate Prince Jae Ha's (Lee Sung Ki)  character but then I found myself liking him again. I realised that in many ways he's just a confused boy unsure of how to proceed: risk his brother's throne or find love. I also identified with Ji Won's character and I fell absolutely in love with this mismatched couple. 

Episode 6 for me was so entertaining both in comedy and drama. I nearly fell off my seat when I realised Jae Ha's sister was Miss Shi from Dream High (lol). I think she showed great versatility in the two characters I've seen her act in. 

{SPOILER} I just adored that kiss they shared at the end.

haha love their faces when they got caught xD 

Absolute Boyfriend episode 2 review

I am very happy that some aspects of the drama stay true to the manga. I really enjoyed this episode because Jiro does an awesome job as Night. I still, however, can not get over Ku Hye Sun's dubbed voice. I do love her acting and I think she was the perfect selection for this drama.

When reading the comments, I noticed that a lot of viewers had two major concerns:
1) That they are not in High School
2) The drama may end like the manga (spoiler alert)

Well first of all, I like the fact that they are not in HS, I think that a lot of the stuff in Yuu Watase's manga was a bit too mature for HS students. Anyway, especially in this episode, it would be odd that HS students are going around looking for a job at a nightclub etc. I think that the fact that they are working adds flexibility and makes a bit more sense than the manga in that aspect (who leaves a 16 year old girl to live by herself).  

Regarding the second point, I think it is a bit too soon to tell what the outcome of the drama may be but it is progressing nicely and I think that the 13 episode mark is enough for the entire plot of the manga.
The ending song, though is so ominous and with Ku Hye Sun's emotional  scenes and when Jiro hits the floor seems to imply that very sad scenes are going to be in the drama.

Well that's my thoughts on episode 2, can't wait for the others.

Absolute Boyfriend episode 1 review

I just saw the first episode of Absolute boyfriend, the Taiwanese version and i just adored certain aspects and detested disliked others. First of all, I know that there is a J-drama version to this but I have not seen it, so I can not make comparisons between these two versions. But I have heard that some like the T-drama better.

Anyway, Zettai Kareshi, the manga from which this drama is based on was one of the first mangas that I have ever read (& completed). I absolutely LOVED the manga. I suppose it was mostly because of similar traits to Riko the protagonist.

I decided to give this drama a try after seeing Skip Beat & loving that Taiwanese drama.  I noticed that it’s possibly a new trend to have Korean actors starring in these dramas with dubbed voices. Well I must admit this is a great idea to expand the Taiwanese drama industry with a little help from a big brother.However, it must be done so well that you really can’t tell the difference.Si Won’s voice dub was almost flawless in Skip beat and I’m sure most would not have known that it was dubbed without prior knowledge. I also think that Dong Hae’s was quite well done.

In Absolute Boyfriend, on the other hand, I was quite unsatisfied with Ku Hye Sun’s dub. It was a bit annoying and it took a lot from me to tolerate. The first episode started off a bit slowly for my taste but I began to adore it coming down to the last 15 minutes. What really caught me about the drama was the music (& Jiro Wang’s smexiness).

I loved both the opening and closing songs & I believe that those two songs really held the drama together. The opening was perfect (see what I did there xD)for the entire theme of the drama. The ending song was beautiful, and seeing Song Hye Sun’s quite emotional clips (perhaps to be seen in future episodes) made me look forward to this drama.

I think that this drama has a lot of potential & I can’t wait for the other episodes.

OST INFO:
Opening song: Mr. Perfect by Fahrenheit

Closing song: Pretend we never loved by Jiro Wang (of Fahrenheit)

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