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Thx for the add.
Doesn't seem like you've been watching long. Are you more into movies than dramas or vice versa? And what genres do you prefer?

Glad you liked it. I overlooked this picture for a looong time because of the reviews. But I should have known most reviews on this site are not reliable given that mostly teens & tweens populate the mdl community (folks who would not necessarily appreciate the film & its message). Anyway, I completely agree with you that The Housemaid achieved its purpose in spades. The direction was just superb. I loved the scene where the male lead & his wife are having sex and he just sprawls out while she services him ... as if he thinks he's a god to be worshipped. Turns out that's exactly how he thought of himself. Brilliant! LJJ was magnificent in this role! And the ending ... one of the most disturbing, yet most powerful endings I've seen in a long time!

Wow, awesome pic! <3

I came to answer your cry for help! :)
Here's my interpretation of the ending of Time Between Dog & Wolf:

'I draw then I worry.' Ji Woo

Why & who would she worry over?
Can't be her dad because he's dead.
Can't be her stepdad because he's no longer in danger since Cheongdong has been dismantled.
Can't be Min Gi since he's now other people's property.
So it must be Soo Hyun. Who is still working undercover.
Moreover, he said his next mission is in Paris. What a coincidence! I don't believe in coincidences.
So that could mean only one thing, THEY END UP TOGETHER. I think they made the decision together that Paris is the next destination (not everything has to be SHOWN to us, you know). Then there's the stuffed elephant he gives to Min Gi - a symbol throughout the drama of his & Ji Woo's love.
So don't worry the couple gets their happy ending! YAY!

I loved the ending quote, didn't you?

'Nightfall. All things become stained with red. There beyond that hill, approaches the silhouette of a dog I raised or a wolf ready to devour me. A time when that is indistinguishable ... is the time when both good & evil can only be red.'

Profound. And very telling.

Oh dear Nina, I miss you, my chinguya! ;(

Cræyo?
Good for you, dongsæng! I'm glad you found a drama you enjoyed! As for me I'll just take your word for it & NOT watch it! hahaa ;)
What else are you watching now that it's over? I'm slooooowly making my way thru that J-drama we had planned to watch together months ago - Taisetu something. I'm now on the 4th ep & while the story is interesting enough, it's not sucking me in so I don't have that compulsion to marathon it. I don't usually like school settings so perhaps that has something to do with my apathy toward the show.
Anyhow, I'm also planning to start The Princess' Man as soon as I officially start my Easter holiday in a few hours from now. One full week of nothing but drama! :)

Yeah, I'm still trying to decide whether I should watch Heirs or not. Based on the story & cast it doesn't seem like a drama for me, but since it's written by this particular writer I wanted to give the drama the benefit of the doubt.

And yes, Lovers is by far the best of the Lovers trilogy which includes Lovers in Paris & Lovers in Prague.

The thing I like about the writer is that though she uses a lot of the standard cliches in her dramas she tends to use them in a logical way that doesn't make your eyes roll out of your head. This isn't true for all of her dramas, but definitely for Lovers, City Hall & AGD it is. I didn't like Lovers in Paris (only saw the first 2 eps tho), Lovers in Prague or Secret Garden. She also did a drama called On Air but I haven't seen it & probably never will because I don't like the lead actress. Can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

Keep me posted on how you get on with Lovers! :)

I think what most people complained about was the length, which even I can admit is unnecessarily long. It got a 14 ep extension it didn't need. I skipped thru many episodes, but didn't feel like I missed a thing. I was still able to enjoy the drama.

The main love line is all kinds of sweet & cute. I'm pretty sure you're gonna love the leading couple. The 2nd love line was more complicated & provided the most conflict in the drama. That one was pretty good to watch too.

Overall I gave this an 8 inspite of the fact that I skipped through a lot of it. The story was nice & there were a lot of other elements about the show that I liked - for eg the fact that the male lead's mom was not mean to his wife & for once you had female leads who had ambition, who wanted more than just to be a happy housewife and mother.

Thx for the rec. I'll keep an ear out for it.
Now why haven't you answered my question about Elephant? You thought I was joking or something? I really want to know what you saw in it.

Did you watch The Housemaid?

Vic Zhou, Mars <3!

You're like what 22 - 23? Plenty of time for relationships. I understand that some people prefer to be in relationships rather than not (you're cancerian right?), but there's no rush. Really. I think it's a good idea to establish yourself first & wait until you're a little older and wiser. You'll see that men will gravitate toward you naturally because you exude that confidence of having your life (mostly) under control.

LOL, how could you not know I liked Lee Seo Jin? For the longest while my nick was MrsLeeSeoJin, I just changed it back to the original 2 days ago. And why does my major turnoffs surprise you? You can't just say & not explain! xD

It's difficult to say Korean shows are better than Japanese shows & vice versa. They both bring something different to the table. Japanese shows sometimes are better written but are less fast paced & addictive in comparison to Korean shows. When it comes to genre you'll find more variety in Korea than in Japan, imo. So it really comes down to the individual & what s/he gravitates toward. I watch mostly Korean shows but that's only because it's easier to find what I'm looking for at the moment in Korea, but I have no preference in terms of where a drama is from. I watch dramas from all the major Asian countries, except Thailand. If the story is good, if there's a bit of romance & it's a show I'm in the mood for I'm all in.

I personally enjoyed all the shows I recommended to you. I'm not familiar with your tastes so I don't know if you'll like them. Just watch & see.

Ok based on your genre preferences here are some drama recs:

Korean

Cruel City (crime/action)
Time between Dog & Wolf (crime/action/some romance)
Lovers (crime/romance/drama/some action)

Japanese

Orange Days (drama/romance)
Pride (drama/romance/sports)

Ok & I take it you're mostly into Japanese stuff ... or are you open to other countries too (Korea, China, Taiwan)?

Yeah, I hear you, but you must have certain genres that you enjoy watching more than others ... comedy, action, drama, crime, romance, thriller, horror, suspense, mystery etc. If I know what you like then I'm better able to give you recs. No point in me recommending you a bunch of horror dramas if horror isn't your thing. You get my point?

Welcome. What genres do you tend to prefer? And do you watch mostly Japanese or Korean/Taiwanese too?

Hej. Posting this on your profile in case you missed it on the feeds:

You should give Golden Bride a try! The romance between the leading couple is just as cute as the one in Smile, You (maybe even cuter) & the family dynamic is more heartwarming. While the drama certainly didn't need the 14 ep extension it got, I still enjoyed it a great deal. Watch it! If you liked Smile, You, then you'll probably like Golden Bride too.

Here:
http://fenopy.se/torrent/the+housemaid+2010+720p+bdrip+x264+ac3+zero/NzQzMTAwMQ

If they're no subs on the file I download it for free on Asiatorrents, usually it's there (just make sure the subs fit the description of the file you dl'ed from fenopy).

I normally download from this site if whatever I'm looking for is available on there instead of using up my credits on AT.

If you don't mind my asking, how old are you?
I think the demographic of the Asian drama fandom might have something to do with the unpopularity of World's Within. Kids between 14 - 24 tend to prefer the cutesy, flower boy type of dramas whilst World's Within is more aimed at adults who've lived a little, perhaps had their first major relationship or more. It's not for kids. I loved the mature vibe of the romance. Hyun Bin & Song Hye Ko had really good chemistry & the drama did a good job showcasing how challenging romantic relationships can be.

The screenwriter I like is called Kim Eun Sook (not Lee Eun Sook lol). Anyway, yeah, do watch Lovers. If you like action/crime and romance then maybe this is a show for you. Some people complained that it dragged. I didn't drag for me & believe me when I say I have the attention span of a dead goldfish. Sometimes it takes me 3-4 days to watch a 2hr movie. That's how bad I am, but I never felt the urge to skip through Lovers. Of course, I can't guarantee it will be the same for you but even if you do skip the impossibly delicious sexual chemistry between the leads will likely keep you watching. If you want something lighter & more focused on comedy/romance City Hall is a good choice.

Autumn's Concerto, yeah, it's OK, but I don't LOVE it like most people do. The story's just too outrageous! lol Totally makjang & crazy. But people like it because the characters grow on you & make you root for them. I actually prefer MARS to AC. Thought it was a better produced drama with a more realistic, engaging story.

OMG I can't stand PSH & LJS! In fact LJS is the first male actor to make my blacklist (see my profile for the rest). I'm not familiar with Lee Da Hæ & I've only seen Song Joong Ki once, I didn't mind him.