displacedmoon

Agree. I get this is a rom-com, so they have to 'ham' it up - but sometimes I'm annoyed by Oh Jin Hee's character. I can only assume (and hope) the writers are deliberately doing this to show her growth as the drama progresses. She starts off as a woman with confidence issues and a chaotic lifestyle and by the end of the drama she is self-reliant and more in control of her actions. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

I know the girl has problems...but I wish the writers would chill on Oh Jin Hee's drunk scenes. One maybe two 'sloshed' scenes are funny, but we're on #3...getting a bit old.

Glad you enjoyed the article on Oguri. I had a blast writing it...and re-discovering why I love j-dramas/movies so much!

Thanks for the recommendations. I haven't seen any of these but they sound interesting. I'm more of a quirkie-indie and/or rom-com girl when it comes to movies, but I like to occasionally spice it up with action packed thrillers.

Really enjoy your articles. I used to be into anime before I converted to live action k and j dramas/movies---so your articles will often nudge me to watch an anime just because it sounds interesting. Junjou would be an awesome live action. I'm surprised it hasn't been adapted already by Japan since they have already done so many other yaoi movies. DN Angel--maybe Korea could do this--they invest more in CGI so the angel wing aspect may be more realistic.

This drama has been phenomenal so far. I'll be royally pissed if we get a half-assed ending.

I think the writers are setting us up for them to go back to his planet. Because at this point if they stay, they'll have the paparazzi after them b/c of the hospital disappearing act, they can't kiss much less have sex without him getting sick, and if he stays on Earth he dies. Plus in one of the earlier episodes I recall a fortuneteller telling the mom that her daughter's future goes blank...or something to that effect.

The alternative, him turning human, just doesn't seem logical. If one of us ever found ourselves stuck on an alien planet, would we become alien just because we lived there? Perhaps we would genetically adapt to the conditions, but in the end, we would remain human. You can't just change your species/race...well I guess in dramaland you can. Anyway, just rambling.

Nakatsu was awesome. Ikuta Toma is another actor I enjoy watching!

I agree. HYD and HK are your typical rom-com's--not alot of room for an actor to show off their real talent. It's in the quirkier, indie or more serious roles that an actor's real strengths come out and you begin to see what they're really capable of.

Yes, I'm planning on that one as well! Oguri rocks!

Still haven't watched arakawa under the bridge, but I've heard great things about him in that one...so it's one of my next ones to watch....for sure

Not a bad movie. The flight scenes are awesome and Rain did a good job as the cocky top-gun pilot. I would have liked to have seen more screen time given to the rivalry turned bromance between Tae Hoon and Cheol Hee. And I would have preferred to see the other character's stories developed more, instead of the waste of time romance between Tae Hoon and Se Yeong--it felt flat with little chemistry between the two. Sorry, I dislike Shin Se Kyung's acting--she has like one expression for everything. Maybe the romance element in the movie could have worked with another actress.

Love your profile pic. I first watched Armitage in North & South. Loved that series so much, I eventually had to by the DVD. He's such a great actor!

Hope you enjoy Neighbor No. 13. It's a good watch. I certainly enjoy dramas, but I'm just like you...I prefer movies. 2 hours investment towards a movie (even if its so-so) is much better than 16+ hours on a drama and a disappointing ending.

I love how you know exactly what you like and dislike in movies/dramas. I have an idea of genres I tend to enjoy...but quite frankly I'm still muddling through it. Sometimes, when I think I'll dislike a psychological thriller (which I tend to avoid), I watch it and love it. Other times, if I try to watch a rom-com (which I typically enjoy) it's like pulling teeth.

This was such a fun movie to watch. And the ending credits are hilarious. I'm amazed--they managed to film this in one room and still keep me engaged. Aaah...the life of an otaku. :)

I'm so surprised more people haven't given this film a chance. I went in watching this for Oguri, but came out with a new appreciation for Yakusho Koji. Both are great actors and complimented each other well. Their bromance was to die for. The movie is an understated comedy so you'll often find yourself chuckling softly at some absurd moment.

I enjoyed how it treated character growth realistically. So often you'll see a wimpy geek transformed into a strong ikemen in the span of a few days--if only people could change that quickly. Instead, this movie shows how Koichi and Katsuhiko affect each other in small believable ways. There are no earth shattering moments, just subtle feel-good moments that make you smile.

Glad someone did an article on an actor that isn't the typical youngish idol. I enjoy watching popular idols like anyone else, but some of the older actors are phenomenal and deserve recognition. Loved Arata in Snakes & Earrings--that was such an intense role. And AirDoll was another favorite. I need to begin watching his other works, because he really is such a talented actor.

Really great article. Will probably try watching some of the old classics. I was interested in watching Smile You and Couple or Trouble before, but hadn't gotten around to them...will definitely make some time now.

He is definitely one of my top 5 favorite actors! My turning point was Arang and Magistrate. I had dropped the show originally, and boy was I glad I gave it another chance, because there forth I was hooked.

I haven't watched My Girl or Hero. LJG was okay in May 18, but not great. Maybe because it was a supporting role with less screen time. Fly Daddy Fly and Virgin Snow were good movies, but not really representative of what he could do as an actor.

Where he really shines is Two Weeks, Arang & Magistrate, Iljimae, TBDW and King & Clown. Sometimes he is guilty of overacting, but overall the intensity he brings to certain scenes is phenomenal. I'm really happy he's choosing roles that rely more on his acting skills than just his pretty boy looks. It shows how he is growing as an actor and becoming more versatile and experienced.

Love the new pic!

Zenpen
http://www.drama.net/bokura-ga-ita-zenpen-first-part-movie

Kouhen
http://www.drama.net/bokura-ga-ita-last-part-movie