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Happy Birthday. You're the best. It's high time I put you on my favourite actors list....the only korean guy to make it :D

@colorful_smile....I don't know what it is about asian drama, which draws out these men who seem bitter and generalise an entire gender with sweeping statements. They seem to think a woman is defined by her "v**ina*, which TRUE, there are some women who are a disgrace to womanhood....but it's a level playingfiled! Jesus. Men can be shallow. Women can be shallow. Men can be deep. Woman can be deep. What's so hard to comprehend?

No, I think he is a good actor, because he is able to display a pleasing amount of emotion and has what I call "range." I have always been very vocal about my disapproval of certain "flower boys" like Kim Hyun Joong in Playful Kiss (just dreadful) and certain others. I don't find LGS attractive, or any of the guys gushed about on here, but I understand others might, and I just focus on his acting skills (which are THERE...however much you deny it.)

I appreciate youth, true, but looks are overrated, designed only to entice the brain-dead or screaming girlies :P Plot wins everytime (which is why the heirs SUCKED)

Maybe. But I'd rather an actor like him be "overrated" then a flower boy who is set decoration & nothing more. Personally, I've seen way worse than him, I can probably name a 100, but I won't because it will be tiring all round....(and I'm not bothered enough) :D

2014 was a bit slow for dramas, so I'm glad Pinocchio is smashing it out the park! Hyung is soooo fascinating to me, I get particularly excited when he's wearing a baseball cap, I don't know why^^

Episode 8 was brilliant. In Ha is my fav character, but I love Dal Po, and everyone else too. And I can't believe it's snowing in Korea! Is it real snow, or fake snow? Whatever it was, it warmed my heart ♥ And set my mood for CHRISTMAS :D

So when men take a dump, it's a psychedelic explosion of colour, and the sun peeks over the horizon? So no man has done no wrong ever? That's a pretty bold statement to make, but it shows a certain level of turning a blind eye in your part.

Also, the world is a big place, so I refuse to believe you've met over 3.5 billion women...and they were all nutters. The sooner you realise, the human race is the most deceitful, conniving, manupliative race as a whole, and also it can be the kindest, show empathy and be decent too...the better.

I've had bad experiences with men, but I don't go around, cussing the day they were born....I'm cynical and jaded just like you, but the thing is, I'm trying to keep an open mind though it's a daily battle....look, I can see I'm fighting a losing battle, but I hope one day, you find the happiness you're looking for.

And stop generalizing. That's how racism/sexism/ageism is bred....and I'm sure you're a decent human being who doesn't have to stoop to that. If someone shits on you, take a shit back, sure, but then draw a line...but hey, I guess it's easy for me to say? Keep your guard up, but don't let it shape everything. At least, I am grateful you are listening to my opinion without resorting to profanities...for that, you are already a step up from a few others....

docnty, Women shouldn't be hated and distrusted just because they're a "woman". Please take that sentence back, it's not funny in the slightest. Regards.

If anyone hasn't already, just watch the first 5 episodes of Stairway to Heaven. And maybe the first four of Tree of Heaven. Maybe it will put to bed the "she can't act rumours." After you're done, watch a couple of MV's, where I've seen her being a very sultry character, busting out sensual moves. I'VE BEEN SAYING IT FROM THE VERY BEGINNING. This girl has always had the ability to act, ever since she was young, but somehow, somewhere, she's being instructed to act like a demented harpy, crying all the time, or not being given very good lines/plots that PSH can only muster a blank face, because she has so little to work with...

I'm sorry if this comes across a bit obsessive (I don't really follow her that much)...but it's her DRAMAS that have been letting her down so far. And maybe her attempting to act a little too "cute." But I sincerely hope the Ponocchio directors do not mess around her character, and keep her like she is in episode 2, where she SHONE....wow, I'm signing off. Enough defending actresses already :P (Oh...and I'm sure she can do kissing scenes. I saw her kiss in an MV! It was pretty decent! She actually reciprocated...to my surprise. Why is she hiding this from you lot?)

I agree partially GirlOfTheEast. The moment the father was introduced as a fireman (and he was in a happy marriage)...I just KNEW, there'd be a fire, and he'd be "killed" off. (Korean dramas are averse to happy families...and I was correct, except there was some ambiguity of not being able to find his body.)

Also when Dal Po broke down in front of the cameras, it was brilliantly acted, but why the hell egg him? And how unsympathetic were the paparazzi? I wanted to punch them. IMO, it doesn't show this aspect of Korean culture in a good light. Targeting two children is beyond low, and again, who the eff eggs a 10 year old boy? I'm aware Western paparazzi isn't all that great either, but seriously...

That said, the rest of the flashback was well done and I enjoyed it. Overall decent first episode. The second half saved the first.

I haven't watched asian drama for a year (currently airing ones, that is) because I always wait for the winter season when they put a bit more effort into their dramas. I'm thinking of starting this one tonight. I wonder how it will feel reimmersing myself back into the korean world? I look forward to it! Wish me luck.

They don't make dramas like this anymore :( Come on, Korea! Move away from the cliche tropes, and make the major channels air something a "little out there" like when they backed 49 days. I'm missing originality in my life!

If all cases were clear-cut as that, we wouldn't have any victims suffering from domestic violence. It's hard to understand from the outside, why someone would stay after a first hit, but human nature is complex. Usually these people are lacking self-esteem, or they think in some twisted way, they deserved it. It's a shame people don't value themselves more :/

Omg. I came here to read the aritcle, and I spent several minutes fixated on that GIF of Min Ho taking a steamy shower. As I'm typing this, I'm still watching the water pour down his salacious body (is salacious even a word? at this point, i don't even freaking care.)

bloody hell. i don't even normally take an interest in scenes like that.

I don't know about you, but what KeyEast (who are meant to be fighting in his corner) said is pretty damning. One physical altercation? Her rib was broken when they were "playing around?" Why would KeyEast say that.

Ironically his managment needs better management, or they need to give out a statement on behalf of their star that purports his innocence (even hitting her ONE time, shatters that innocence...unless it was self-defence? KeyEast weren't very clear with this crucial detail which is why they'd should've kept stum and wait for the full police investigation to come out.)

I'm not exactly dancing, you know, happy at his downfall. I WANT him to be the good guy. If he is, then great! But I'm not blind either, and I'm going to keep reading on this case until it reaches a conclusion.

Wow, I'm away from the K-drama world for a couple of months, and I log in today, to find this piece of heartwarming news. Naturally, I visited a lot of sources and read up on it. Disappointed in KHJ.

Though I never fangirled over him, he was in my first K-drama, and my friends loved the bits out of him. I even printed out his pictures and stuck it all over one of my friend's birthday card. God. I don't wish him ill or any harm, but I think he needs to step back (after being jailed) and work on his issues. He also shouldn't enter any relationships for a while.

I've never looked at an idol, and refused to hear any bad words about them, because some of the most charismatic of faces can harbour the ugliest sins of human nature. But I can't lie. It's shocking when you find out, but never EVER discredit the victim until she or he's been disproven. No idol is worth throwing out the morals you hold, and I hold them pretty fiercely.

Reunion alert!! The main leads were cast in "Sucessful Story of a Bright Girl" 12 years ago!!!! It really seems they were "fated" to star in this drama together. I hope the chemistry is still as sizzling :P

Your venom is unappreciated here, young miss. I see the only ugliness, is reflected deep in your soul. It's not too late. Go out into the real world, meet real people who range in beauty and size, grow as a person. You will become more enlightened and accepting, which will make you less bitter, and a more pleasant person to be around. Wishing you all the best for your endeavours x

What a daebak article. Well done chingu :D
Good luck with Part II if you go ahead with it, kre?

I'm at episode 19 at the moment. What a joy to be a marathon-watcher. I know for a fact, if I'd been watching whilst it was airing, I would've abandoned this midway. Now, I'm addicted bad. Am compulsively clicking on the next episodes, even though I don't know why this drama is so special. I originally was thinking the main lead was a Gary Stu, but he's still lovable. The only character irritating me a little bit, is the eonni...she shouts too much. But other reviewers say she calms down a lot, so I'm looking forward to it!

Chemistry is great between everyone. Brilliant.

Amazing (zing) article, haha!
I agree Voldie deserves a free pass, cause he totally rocked that orphanage, horcruxes, muggle-hater look.

But these guys? Needs improvement, though the best villains invariably are ones with a conscience, however small!

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