Thursday, April 30, 2009

Atashinchi no Danshi 03 Review

Yeah!!! This week's video is out!
Basically this episode focus on Satoru's relunctance to step out to the real world and Masaru's origin of the fear for woman.

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Atashinchi no Danshi Episode 03 Summary

The story starts with Chisato receiving a call from the police station regarding Masaru's arrrest! When she arrived at the station and replied awkwardly she was the mum, the police at the counter looked at her appreciating while she squirm at the attention. Shortly, Masaru appeared. the staff apologise for the misunderstanding and Masaru's innocence. Apparently there had been some robbery and so happened that Masaru was carrying the exact amount, hence the apprehension. However upon negative identification by the victim, Masaru's guilt was cleared. However due to incident, Chisato shared with the rest of the siblings that Masaru had actually thought of using the money to pay for some expensive treatment to cure his fear for woman!

While the discussion about Masaru was onging, Chisato was trying to sneak around to gather Satoru's palm print but to no avail. Shou happily volunteered to do his print but Takeru questioned what secret plot does this couple (shou and Chisato) has to hide? Shou and Chisato denied. As the helper announced Masaru's return, the rest of the silbings were saying best not to say anything but Takeru disagreed saying shouldnt they help one another being brothers? However the little kid stated it has nothing to do with him, and what Masaru becomes has is of no concern of his. Shou exclaimed he agreed with the kiddo and declared he had somewhere else to go and left. Satoru started to make his move but Takeru dragged him right back. Chisato shared her concern that it may be better not to pry and interfere too much into Masaru's affair but Takeru laughed at her being silly and "Where else can we find such interesting matter?" Satoru rolled his eyes saying so that was the reason for Takeru's passion.

When Masaru entered the room, Takeru declared he will help to cure his phobia for woman, as he is the man to perform miracles. The event was being spied by the keeper and informed to the lawyer. The secretary and the lawyer both agreed that Chisato had indeed caused a rippling change in the brothers and their dynamics. However The secretary hinted that the lawyer was overly involved and even not knowing her true intent, but if the lawyer should interfere with Chisato, he would not forgive her.

Meanwhile in the dining room, Takeru came up with a plan and Masaru was sitted with an eye cover. Satoru and Chisato was "forced" to change into the cute french maid and sailor moon school girl outfit respectively. Before the "test" can be tested out on Masaru, Satoru's homeroom teacher was on home visit to discuss about Satoru! Apparently, the sensei had come to find out why Satoru had been skipping school. Satoru tried to hide but no avail...meanwhile, Takeru developed a crush on Satoru's sensei! Masaru saw her and ran off in fright! To TAkeru and Chisato's surprise, Masaru revealed that the sensei was the MAIN cause of Masaru's phobia for woman!

During the meeting, Satoru was bounded by cuff because Chisato didnt want him to escape. Chisato then cheerful apologised to the sensei for their dressing and that Satoru was indeed a boy. The sensei asked tentatively if Satoru know anything about her but he said of course not since he hadnt been to school since year one. The sensei then apologised for asking such a weird question. Chisato then interrupted if her name was Yoshida Maosa which the sensei acknowledged.

Takeru approached Masaru and asked the origins of his phobia. Apparently when he was a young boy, he had developed a crush on his senior Yoshida and confessed his love, asking her to be his gf. She agreed. However he accidentally overheard Yoshida telling her friend that she was just toying with him, and that Masaru was disgusting. Hence Masaru was crushed ever since and developed that phobia for woman.

While passing money allowance to his son's mum, she passed him some money to buy something for the son. Shou commented it was even christmas and she said he really doesnt know anything.

Back at home, Satoru's attitude remain defiant. "Since I had already been retained for a year, I might as well dropped out and quit school totally." The sensei sounded surprised but Chisato calmly chirped in it is fine since it's his life. Sensei said the rest of class was worried but Satoru said it has nothing to do with him anymore and at time, release the handcuff. Chisato was impressed! She then told sensei happily that Satoru was a magician and she turned to a departing Satoru, saying he should focus and earn tons of money from this profession. Satoru yelled at her to stop and told her off. Chisato was puzzled and the sensei meanwhile asked directions to the toilet. Before the sensei left, she asked if she can come back again. Takeru happily welcomed her back. Meanwhile, the lawyer appeared out of nowhere and stated there are boxes for Chisato. That was when Chisato said she didnt have a room, and the guys suggested gleefully that the clock room will be her room. That night Chisato couldnt sleep at all with the ruckus!

The lawyer visited Shou at his workplace and revealed there was a treasure in room 96. Shou had assumed it was the inheritance and was overjoyed! Shou then asked it was strange that she would only tell him and not the rest. The lawyer acted shy and asked coyly"Canx you tell by now?" Shou mumbled "hmm.. what is this sweet atmosphere."

At her friend's shop, Chisato discovered the truth about Satoru's past. Satoru was a genius magician and at a time popular. However, his birth parents being his managers had been arrested for escaping tax payment. In consequence, Satoru was ousted out and also despised upon the world even though it had nothing to do with him but had to bear the brunt of the malice... Chisato groaned in despair that she had earlier said inapproperiate things to Satoru about him going into professional magician line.

Meanwhile, Masaru was still grappling with his own phobia. He told Chisato it must be stupid to have a model having Phobia for woman but Chisato assured him otherwise. "But that is obviously how u felt." Masaru muttered as he was hammering the voodo doll.

"Everyone just pity me on the surface, but it cannot be helped. Afterall, no one can understand my feelings. Why me? Why does it have to be me surffering such a plight Why? Why? Why! Why! Why!" Masaru yelled in frustrations while Chisato looked on.

Masaru approached the secretary. "It must be difficult" the secretary said to Masaru. Meanwhile, Chisato was asking the lawyer why were these 6 chosen as the potential heir? It was explained concurently and seperately to Msaru and Chisato, they were chosen for the look in their eyes. Apparently Shinzo had recognised the strong desire and determination in their eyes, from all of them who had grown up in a turbulent or tough childhood. The lawyer added that Shinzo had an eye for spotting exceptional talented people. On the otherhand, Masaru rejected the idea and said that Shinzo had always looked on dispassionately at the heir throne fight. While Masaru expressed Shinzo must not have a choice to accept Masaru's granny's last wish (Granny was Shinzo sensei in the past) to adopt him, the secretary said that Shinzo does not run a charity and he would not accept the request if Masaru was not worthy. Masaru was surprised. The secretary continued "The president had always expressed this about u, if only that child had more self confidence." Masaru took it in thoughtfully. At the sauna, the lawyer told Chisato that Shou and Fuu are her target and she wasnt joking this time.

In the room, Chisato discovered another voice change invention. Shinzo had thought of leaving the voice device for his sons to hear his voice. Suddenly Chisato had an idea and recorded her voice "I love most that sort of person u are." She paused recalling that it would come out sounding like Shinzo but she decided to go ahead anycase. She gave the device to Masaru, lying that it is a high power voice where it will reveal the true feelings of the person it was pointed at but it can only be used once per person. Hence she encouraged Masaru to point it at Yoshida and hear what her heart says..."perhaps she doesnt dislike you anymore and may feel differently now..." but Masaru got angry and ask her to stop treating him like a fool.

Nothing will change, Masaru said. Then just live as you are, Chisato said. Masaru asked her not to say just irresponsible words but Chisato said she only said it after much considerations. "Moreever, what I had said before had hurt Satoru." Chisato confided. Satoru overheard from outside the door.

"Truth is, I think no one is at fault. It's not wrong to be bogged down by past hurt. It is also nothing wrong to struggle while in search of a new self. Hence, it is alright to love oneself alittle more now, to the self now. Even though the past cannot be altered, but the future remains a blank canvass. One can surely create a way out by his own means isnt it?" Both guys seemed to be affected by Chisato's words. "Have more confidence in yourself. Tell yourself that you looked great." Chisato told Masaru and left the room. She saw Satoru and encoraged him too.

Meanwhile, Shou was still figuring out room 96 and realised it meant the clock room. In his hurry for his treasure hunt, his son called out to him but stopped short of revealing what he really wanted to say. Instead, he wished his dad a great day at work. Focus on the treasure in clock room, Shou didnt rush off not noticing much.

Meanwhile, the sensei returned. Satoru suddenly appeared and shared that he will return to school one day. Not now or immediate but he will return one day. The sensei said she will wait and Satoru excused himself. Chisato was plesantly surprised.

Shou returned and headed to the clock room. Takeru and Masaru were plotting on a trick to "torture" Yoshida fall into the traps in the bathroom. Shou shared that as he had seen a photo of the girl before, he advice Masaru should double check sensei identity since the woman now doesnt look anything similar to the girl that had broken Masaru's heart unless she had undergone some plastic surgery. Yet Masaru insisted that they had the same name and power stone bracelet. Shou told Masaru to recheck anycase and that she may not necessarily fall for the trap buTakeru stupidly said he had put a sign that said "Dedicated use for Yoshida".However, it was the helper who appeared in the trap instead.

While waiting, Chisato answered the door and was confronted by a woman who claimed to be the home room tutor. Chisato received a call from the kid who was at the station that the woman is a fake! She was the thief that has been robbing house! Shou who went to the clockroom discovered Yoshida in the act of stealing and rushed after her due to the box she was trying to sneak out. The house house went chaotic and run after her!

Takeru was punched and fainted. Masaru said Takeru was weak but Chisato said she was strong. Chisato reprimanded her for lying and for hurting Satoru and she will never forgive her for that! The silbings looked at her in surprise. Satoru jumped out of his room to the shock of everyone as he had finally step out of the room! Meanwhile, Masaru also took his first step, teling himself to have more confidence and pointed the voice device at Yoshida but threw it away at the last min, saying he can do it! Msaru charged at the thief but evaded her at the last min, stating that "i still cannot do it!" Shou on the other hand ran forward and grabbed hold of her, stopping her escape even as she rained punches at him.

Chisato told Shou and Satoru not to move and execute a flying kick at Yoshida, effectively knocking her out! Chisato continued to jump and Shou looked on asking "Why do you have to jump so many times?!" (Soo funny!)

Takeru recovered from the punch and sat up. As he looked around, he was shocked to see Masaru holding on to Chisato! Masaru himself looked dumbfounded as he let Chisato down. Takeru grinned and said he had created another miracle! The rest looked on and laughed.

In the house, they fight to open the chest and discovered it was a birthday present. As they went round wondering since it wasnt anyone's birthday, Shou belatedly realised it was his son's birthday! "Why would old man know your son's birthday?" Takeru asked. "How would I know" Shou replied. "Perhaps Shinzo san has always kept a tab on your son Riki kun" Chisato said.
"What kind of joke is this?" Shou asked as he looked at the present. He took the chest and excused himself to go back. When he received the call, he was shocked to learn that his son had gone missing!

At the same moment, Fuu is back! "it has been a long time." He said to the surprised secretary.

In the dining room, Satoru had imprinted his hand print and hung it up! As chisato stood and admired the piece, Masaru from behind took the device and pointed at her. He heard the recording that Chisato had made early but in Shinzo's voice. Masaru was surprised. As Masaru processed the mesage, he went into shock just as Chisato turned around and look at him. Just then, a relaxed Chisato received a phone call from the secretaryand asked if she could repay the 1 million debt immediately! Chisato stood up in shock!

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

陈晓东- 七十年后 (Seventy years later)

One would not be unfamiliar with this HK singer Daniel 陈晓东.
This is one of my fav track (七十年后)from this latest album - 专辑名:星空梦游.
Not only does the melody captivates me, the verses of the lyrics are something one can identify with. Track download




歌曲名:七十年后

妈妈 第—句开口说的话
怕怕 拨电话没有人接答
抱抱 或许很久才回来吧
原来这是需要一个人才有的牵挂

亲亲 忘记不重要的东西
笑笑 抱着最软弱的记忆 是你
拜拜 挥去要掉下 的泪滴
原来这是对爱 最痛最美丽的方式

Someday sometime when I have seen your face
难道 要闭眼前才再见
—场大雨—场泪
痛倒 痛澈了心扉
如果一刻能撑到永久
会是谁来陪我到最后
天上人间 记忆重重 不要
放在七十年后
白发苍苍才来 回眸
Someday sometime when I have seen your face

谁能 把时间当作拥有
—场大雨—场泪
痛倒 痛到心憔悴
如果—刻能撑到永久
会是你来陪我到最后
天上人间 来往匆匆 不要
放在七十年后
走到尽头来牵着手

如果那刻能撑到永久
会是你来陪我到最后
天上人间 来往匆匆 不要
放在七十年后
白发苍苍才来 回眸
在梦里彼岸的守候

Joo Ji Hoon got arrested!

If you havent already heard..Joo Ji Hoon got arrested for accquiring party drugs for personal use. Also involved in the scheme was actors Yoon Sol-hee (28) and model Yeh Hak-young (26).
(Korea Times: Article source)

So sad.... I wonder if Ji Hoo will be banned and marks the end of his entertainment career?

Saturday, April 25, 2009

C-Music: Fish's Love Song

I don't normally buy Mandarin albums coz most of them are frankly..quite crappy...but the latest release by Fish Leong is really good. Almost all the songs are easy to like. This is my current favorite.

梁静茹 - 情歌 (Download)

Friday, April 24, 2009

Aatashinchi Episode 2 Review

Just finish watching episode 2. Not bad, it's getting more interesting than I had expected. This episode mainly focus on the relationship between the 2nd and 3rd son - Dakeru and Shou, as well as how Chisato is slowly breaking through to them.

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Atashinchi no Danshi Ep02 Summary

The story starts with Chisato storming off in a fit while Shou was causally asking her why was she running off. Chisato explained she is fed up with them not keeping their word and she wont get the inheritance when Shou reminded her about the money. Shou laughed and told her it's a lie about the inheritance being donated away for charity. Chisato said it has nothing to do with her and said her goodbye, leaving Shou to smile alone to himself.

Meanwhile, Dakeru was eating outside by himself, commenting how much more delicious his food is eating alone. He turned around seeing Chisato and said he expected she had heard everything. As Chisato went up to him, Dakeru added that Satoru is now down with a cold thanks to her aircon blasting/ freeze, and isnt she such a heartless woman to abandon Satoru now by leaving. "Then again, he prob would recover faster while u are gone. Bye bye ma ma!" Dakeru cheekily added. Chisato was so angry and speechless that she storm off without a word. Instead, Chisato ended up at her friend- Yutaka's bookstore place to shower to cool her head.
However, Shinzo's secretary Shuoji came to pick her up instead.

On the way, Chisato was complaining about all the "sons" and that Shou was uttering rubbish about the inheritance. However to Chisato surprise, the secretary actually confirmed that indeed the inheritance being donated away was indeed a lie. Before she knew it, Shuoji brought her to Shinzo's company and announced that Shinzo had decided Chisato would be the next proxy director of the company. The rest of us objected but after the secretary's speech and "bearing responsibility", it was passed through.

Back at home, the lawyer appeared and showed her the "scroll" contract that being the proxy was part of the doc she had signed and agreed to...

In the main dining room, Shou appeared waiting for her and happily announced it was a lie wasnt it about the inheritance. Chisato showed him the "10 tasks " she had to fulfil as a mother, and one of them was having a meal together. Shou said he had a plan to materialise that obligation.

Meanwhile, Masaru after his photoshoot was informed there will be CM shot that required him to work with a female model. Masaru who has fear of woman asked to cancel the shot but was told it was impossible due to the "mafia" influence in the shot as well as the location venue.
On the otherhand, Dakeru saved his youngest brother Akira from being beaten further by the bullies.

Back at home, it was discovered that all the brothers had been glued to the chair. Shou appeared gleefully with Chisato being the mastermind. Satoru complained he was still a sick man, while Masaru and the rest also complained. Chisato quickly explained she will reveal how to unglue them after having a meal together.

Dakeru started to argue with Shou. Shou while placating and mocking Dakeru accidentally sat down on an empty seat and was glued down as well! With that the bickering started bewteen Dakeru and Shou. The bickering and shoving spread to the other guys and eventually Akira's face got shoved into a cake. Chisato witnessing everything got incensed and ordered everyone to get out! With that, all the guys slowly retreated from the one by one. Only then Chisato rem her plan to eat together has failed....and confirmed aloud by the lawyer who suddenly appeared.

During a sauna together, the lawyer explained initially the oldest son fuu was supposed to be the heit but due to his unsuitable character, the 2 other sons Shou and DAkeru was appointed and gradually all the 6 failed. It was revealed that Shou and Dakeru were actually best of friends until 6 years ago when Shou left. Shou had been the best candidate showing potential until he left, Dakeru assumed Shou had left to give up the heir seat and felt betrayed...

Dakeru was let off from his former job and ended up with a new job at the male hostess club where Shou is working.

Chisato meanwhile was alone in the park mending her "tent" accomodation. She recalled her time with Shinzo where he invented a superglue where he commented if only that glue can mend the bridge between people and allow them to communicate. Because only by facing each other, will there be heart to heart chat... her thoughts were interrupted by a bunch of kids smashing at her tent taunting her. At this point Dakeru walked past and witness the attack. he came forth to ask those kids to stop and that a mop is meant for cleaning only. When the kids left and Dakeru knelt down to assured the "wanderer" inside the tent, the kid smacked him on his head with the mop injuring him! Despite being bloodied, Dakeru did not lose his temper and told the kids again that a mop is only for moping. At the same time, he told them to stop bullying Akira. Chisato behind the tent, witness and overhear everything realising there is another side to Dakeru..

When the kids ran off, Dakeru again assured the tent occupant (assuming it was an old man) that it is safe now. When he shook hand with Chisato, that "for an old man" having a smooth hand, he then commented that even he is often misunderstood with his own appearance, hence he was forced to appear strong/ bully as everyone had expected it out of him. After that, he cheerfully asked him to work hard and that tomorrow will be better and went off.

CHisato rushed back home to the castle. She was confronted by 6 moulds that required her to get the handprint from all the sons individually. She asked Akira but he said he would only if she is leaving. Chisato then thought of Satoru and try to cheerfully talk him into the handprint but to no avail..just then, they heard a wail and she rushed off. Satoru also rushed out. Apparently, Chisato had glued Masaru down to the floor and was screaming at Chisato not to come closer till he fainted.

Between the 3, Chisato was informed by Satoru that Masaru had a phobia for woman and if they come within 1 m radius, he would faint. He didnt care if his company mistook him to be gay, then he asked to be alone to think. Satoru said he would even if Masaru didnt ask and left.

At the night club, Dakeru approached a working Shou and his female client. Dakeru with his charm won over the client from Shou.
Meanwhile, Chisato was collecting information on each son from her friends. They revealed they knew the secret to Shou sudden departure 6 years ago.

As they left work together, the female client hinted for Dakeru to go to hotel with her. Dakeru spotted spotted Shou and excused himself while asking her to go ahead first. Instead, Dakeru was tracking Shou down and spotted Chisato who also appeared at the same spot. Apparently, Shou had gone to pick up his son!

Back at home, Shou explained he found out his gf was pregnant and that was why he left. He said while he wanted to say it was for education fee and child raising fee etc but its actually all for woman and one needs money to have a woman sticking around etc etc. CHisato said he was lying as he is even working day job in addition to his night job. Shou laughed and said she is fantastic to even know this.

Staring at the child, Chisato asked didnt Shou think about the child's feelings? To be placed whole day in the child care. For the kid of a single parent, it is a lonely life. Shou sighed and asked "Did you know what Shinzo said to me when he found out about the pregnancy? he asked me to abort it. Just that one sentence. For someone like u to marry that kind of man, has no right to talk family." Chisato stared at him silently. Then Shou turned to Dakeru and commented that now DAkeru should know why he had left and not he had given up. Dakeru stuck his tongue out. "Why would I backed out my seat for you?" Shou said before he left with his son.

At the Daikon guy's place, the Daikon guy was giving advice to Chisato, saying that experiences mould a person, and that everythign requires heart to heart talk. Even as family, if one does not say anything, how will anything be conveyed to the other person? It would be even more impossible for people not related by kinship.Using the Japanese character of "Trust" (shin), he explained that the character can be broken down and explained by 2 words, a "person" and "word". Hence people need to talk to each other to form any trust. hearing that, Chisato suddenly knew what she need to do.

At work place, Dakeru was knocked unconscious by a stranger and carried away. A colleague witnessed the attacker's vehicle. Chisato who arrived found Shou who explained that Dakreu had been taken away by a mafia group because Dakeru had messed with the boss's woman.
Chisato said she has to go rescue him but Shou said maybe Dakeru doesnt want that as he doesnt believe in anyone, but Chisato countered that perhaps Dakeru is hoping to trust someone. In the end, Shou left with Chisato to rescue Dakeru. She called a confused Satoru to pick up Shou's son. Satoru was surprised and confused at the request. Akira who was outside overheard everythung. Meanwhile, Dakeru was being bashed up.

In the cab, Chisato apologised to Shou for overstepping the line with what she said. She had gone ranting without knowing all the facts. Shou laughed saying it was ok and plus she did make sense. Chisato ended that Shou should patch back with Dakeru but Shou said it was impossible and Dakeru wont want that either. "Even so, we need him to get back first..."Shou then added.

Chisato and Shou sucessfully entered the building to rescue Dakeru but were found out by the Mafia boss. To prevent people from hearing them being shot, the boss brought them to the abandoned building which was Masaru;s model shot place.

Just when Chisato was going to be shot first, Dakeru interrupted saying that "Your woman has a sexy mole down her back." The boss turned the gun to Dakeru stating that he would not see that if she had not undress. At that moment, Shou commented "Yes indeed she has a sexy mole." The boss then pointed his gun at Shou instead. Just then, as he was about to shoot, they heard Masaru making a din above! With the distraction, Chisato and rest was able to trip the mafia boss and make their escape! The police also came to save them in the nick of time!

Chisato said her thanks to the 2 guys for sticking their neck out to save her (by provoking the boss about the mole thing). The guys of course acted cool and claimed they didnt know what she was talking about and walked off. Meanwhile, Shou wondered who had called the cops. At home, Akira was found asleep with the mobile phone.

While walking, Chisato asked the 2 guys to stick out their hand and spread the glue unsuspectingly onto their palm before asking them to hold hands. The guys started bashing each other and tried to get the glue off without success. Finally, DAkeru passed a vending machine and asked to buy a drink. They finally sat down and the truth came to light. Dakeru said he still havent forgivem Shou. Shou exclaimed Dakeru had landed the first punch! Dakeru explained he wasnt refering to that but about 6 years ago.SHou said he already explained why he left and Dakeru said he was angry because Shou didnt tell him about his son.

"Am i that untrustworthy? That unreliable?"Dakeru pondered aloud. Shou was speechless by the sudden query and stood up. Dakeru accidentally spilled the drink and the glue came undone. They stared at each other momentarily before DAkeru walked off. At that, Shou shouted to Dakeru "Are you worth trusting?" Shou went on to say Dakeru always mistaken about why Shou gave up the seat and Dakeru shot back to a surprised Shou that Shou wasnt the only one who had conflict with Shinzo. With that, Dakeru threw the bottle at him and yelled "Stupid!"

AT home, Chisato was shocked to find Dakeru eating alone in the dining room. Dakeru complained about her miso soup and that starting from tomorrow, she has to cook better! Chisato smiled and said yes! As she turned around, she was plesantly surprised to see her first handprint from Dakeru hung up! The phone rang and to her shock, Masaru was arrested by the police!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

T-Drama: My Queen (败犬女王)


One if the main reason that I am lagging behind the summaries is because I am totally hooked on the Taiwan drama "My Queen" - 败犬女王 (Watch Eng sub video)

Initially, I didnt think much of the drama as the first few episodes was frankly a little uninteresting for me. However for Ethan playing as the lead man, I decided to watch more and I was kindly rewarded! He was really funny here and I love his lines that never fail to tickle me to bits.

The story is about a 33 years old career woman Wu Shuang, who was a failure in every social aspect and her excellence in her job was her only saving grace. At 33 years a sensitive age where one should have long got married, yet she refused to believe in love anymore after being abandoned by her fiance 6 years ago where he disappeared on her.

In one Xmas, while following on a lead to expose a lying politician, she snatched a bicycle from a guy Lucas who was acting as santa claus for the orphanage kids. This encounter was the begining of their interwinned fate.

Lucas acted by Ethan, was evicted from his rental flat and got into a debt due to denting the car of a mafia resulting from his chance of Wu. By chance moved in as a neighbor next to her. His company with his childhood friend JJ, was asked to play a prank on Wu by her colleagues who detested her. However, Lucas felt sorry for her and saved her from embarrassement at the nick of moment. Not wanting to be alone that night, she pleaded Lucas for company that night and was willing to pay him. Lucas however rejected any payment and told her she was worthy of someone being nice and true to her without offering any money. That night, Lucas had innocently only plan to at noodles and play card games but Wu mistook it as a night for causal fling. As she "seduced" him to bed, only to find out his true age of 8 years her junior, she freaked out and throw him out of her apartment in a flash!

The story goes on to how Lucas become her colleague and how their relationship developed.

It is up to episode 15 now and I spend the last 4 days catching up on all. 5 more epi to go! I really like this drama for its humor though some parts can be a little draggy with all the recaps. However, I think the dialogue is pretty real, witty and in touch with reality. It deals with the emotions of a woman who was left behind and how she struggle to cope with the sudden unexpected loss. As her lost love suddenly return just when she started to fall in love, she was caught in a dilema, as to which guy she should chose. The stable and familiar, or the new and exciting? It's done with much humour without melo-drama or bitterness, yet able to pull your heart string, nudging at your sympathy for her plight. The banter between her and Lucas was truly funny.

Well, I dont know how the drama will end yet but I have high hopes. It's another one Taiwan drama I would recommend for a light hearted romantic comedy.

BOSS Episode 01 Review

Sorry have dropped off surface of the earth for a short while being too busy. I know I was suppose to get this up yesterday but I ran out of time. Arrrggghhh! For summary of individual characters, you can read here in Soompi.

BOSS Episode 01 Video Watch (w/o subs)

主題歌 (Theme song) : Superfly My Best Of My Life


The story starts with the return of beautiful Eriko from the states and is appointed as the "BOSS" of the newly created special investigation unit. While the police PR campaign to the media claimed the unit was created to target at the increase in hideous crime, yet in truth, none of the management actually expect anything out of the new unit as it was supposed to be a "white elephant" where only the "rejects" from other divisions are consolidated. The idea of the drama is about how Eriko whom no one held any expectation because she was a woman and her demotion to the states, came out smelling like a rose with her ability to crack all the crimes with her team.

The first 10mins or so of the drama was a little slow for me because it was an introduction of all the cast/ members of the newly put together special unit geared to solve the increase in atrocious crimes. They had the "odd" team "unusually" enter the scene one by one to depict and enhance their pecularity but that didnt impress me at all. It's a ruse over used and I had expected a seasoned drama producer to avoid such pithole. Hence, I found the opening a little cliche, bordering on amatuerish and lacking. It was also a complete getting use to seeing Junpei so full of zest and also childlike fumbling here after his role in Akai Ito. :)

Just when I thought I was going to get bored, I was quickly proven wrong. That is when the pace of the episode picked up and got interesting. At the peak of my anxiety, the twist in the plot really gets to me and I went "wow! I didnt see that coming..." A slow warm feeling of satisfaction spreads all over.

The thing about detective drama is that, it really is hard to blog and do summaries for it because of all the technical jargon I am not familiar with but I will try or skip over. haaa! To get on with the summary....

Boss Episode 01 Summary

The scene open with a guy walking into the room walking a sound asleep Eriko. As groggy Eriko waking up alone naked in an apartment bed, she was suddenly aware of her environment and saw the guy, in shock, Eriko asked aloud where on earth she was and who she was. Shinjiro sat down at the edge of the bed and replied "This is my place and you are Osawa Eriko. You are 40yrs and a bachlerotte!" Eriko finally was awake. Shinjiro went on to add "For heaven sake, it's your first day of work" and handed her a cup of coffee. Eriko enquired about the night before and Shinjiro listed down her whole list of alcohol consumption, adding on good naturedly for her not to be puking especially when she is already 40! Apparently she had puked all over the new computer Shirjiro had bought. "Sorry....... It has been 5 years since I last return to japan so unknowingly....." Eriko sheepishly apologise. As she asked Shinjiro about her current state (of undress), Shinjiro replied he had taken them off and nothing for her to worry as he had seen everything, even the scary bits... Eriko went "EEEEEEEE" in shock! As Shinjiro continued with his tie, he causually added there was nothing to take to heart as he didnt really care, but more likely wanting to forget.. Eriko sternly asked "What do you mean by that..." Shinjiro cheekily turned round and revealed he was only joking and that she had peeled off all her clothes herself, before jumping and monopolising his bed. "Ahh..you really havent changed, your drinking.." Shinjiro stated...Eriko sheepishly apologise again.

"I will try to cover your indiscretion, and in that workplace, I will try to aid your success no matter what. You no longer have any fall back route." Shinjiro said firmly. "I understand" Eriko nodded in agreement. "You are already by the cliff." Eriko nodded her head again. "Want to die?" Shinjiro pressed. "Yeah.."Eriko showed sighs of thought. "It's starting to decompose" Shinjiro added gloomly. "It's enough!" Eriko replied. "And also, your performance will affect my future career." Shinkiro said as he shifted closer to Eriko. "Sigh. you still put yourself as first place as in the past." but assuring him and herself, that she will definitely show him results.

At the media press release, targeting at the issue of falling solved crime rate and the increased variety of crimes this year, it was announced that a special division "Special crime strategy unit" is form to assist the investigation team. When asked for details and who was to lead the team, Shinjiro stepped in and shared the details and annoucement the Boss as Eriko.

Back in their own office, the 2 guys started to discuss her unfortunate past, of how she was unable to continue in Japan and had to flee to the states. They went on to discuss how Eriko's failure will be attributed to Shinjiro. It was gleefully shared that the new team will consist only of "rejected eiltes" from other units.

As Eriko arrived at a nearly empty office, she spotted a very young boy under the table and asked him who he was and if he was stealing something. The guy cheefully introduced himself as Ippei her new staff and Eriko got a shock that he was even a police! Slowly, other staff starts to arrive and Eriko stares at their file profile and them depicting their own traits...

"How do you expect me to continue?" Eriko started to lament and grumble to Shinjiro at the rooftop. "Sorry" Shinjiro replied. He had planned to "steal" some people from each department but was all rejected. in desperate plea, he had said it was ok for ANY one to come over. It was truly unexpected that they would throw all the rejects over. Eriko exclaimed in shock but Shinjiro calmly replied that if its her, things will be fine, no rather, exactly due to her capabilities hence it would be fine. Yeah right..Eriko was not bought over.

"How many years have I known you?" Shinjiro asked her. 18years Eriko replied. Exactly what he meant, Shinjiro said, going on to assure her that he would back her up and jokingly added he would care for her remains and pray for her. He went on the add that the department is deemed as a "media cover" hence no one would be holding any expectations from her. He then reminded her that even as a watch door, one should retaliate and bite back hard at any offender. As Eriko walk off and mumbling to herself at being conned by him (for coming back), she did buy what Shinjiro say anyway:)

As Eriko stepped into her office, she coolly announced to her scattered team the arrival of a new case. An unknown combusted corpse has been found.

(It's too complicated to detail the crime scene. In short, a body been found to have jump off the tower. Only upper body was combusted and burnt and didnt like like a normal sort of fire combustion. Eriko told Ippei to film the scene but Ippei fumbled around and walk all over the crime scene being reprimanded by other investigation team. Mami meanwhile declare her disinterest in human being and wasn going to get to join the team. As Eriko apologise for Ippei, she was told off that crime scene are reserved for men and no place for a woman like her to play around. At the crime lab from Reiko the medical examiner, Eriko learned it was no ordinary charred corpse but that there were traces of chemical RDX - used in explosive .)

Back in office, Takuma approached Shinjiro again about his resignation but was told that it would be kept in view for the time being. Takuma had lost faith in team units and Shinjiro replied "hence, it is precisely why I place u under Eriko."

Eriko was summoned and told that she need not work so hard as her department is just a media cover. Furthermore they hold no hope for a person without experience to work on a case. "If I do catch the criminal, it would be an embarassement for the rest isnt it, as from your rival camp Shinjiro?" Eriko politely enquired. She went on to profile the chief accurately on the spot to his shock and left.

(The team got to work on the remaining tape recording left by the victim. Eriko deduced the 3 crime will strike very soon to perfect the method of murder. Mami did the profile on the ciminal and Eriko went on to investigate how it was possible to combust someone only on the upper torso in a flash without any sign of resistance. Again, I shall skip the details of whole investigation groundwork.)

While having break with Shinjiro, Eriko was shock to witness another victim being combusted to death on the spot. He was wearing a vest with the chemical bomb attached. As he tried to rip the vest off in panic, the chemical mixed and hence he blow up instanteously. In office based on a lighter lead from the homeless, Eriko and Takuma arrived at the suspect's workplace only to be beaten by other investigation unit.

At interrogation, the suspect refused to reveal anything despite all the grilling. Eriko who was viewing from the other room revealed they are running out of time, and such an egoist criminal who prides himself on his skills will only open up to those who reconisge his talent and skillsets. It would be easy to get the truth from him after completely thrashing his pride and confidence. The other investigation teamlead mocked her asking if Eriko thinks she can pull it off. Eriko faced him off and replied "Yes. So watch and learn." and walked off pissing the guy off big time.

As Eriko entered the room, the criminal mistook her as a typical clerk and started asking for a drink. Eriko handed him back his watch and started to question him. She started off with flattering his skills and ask him questions about his concortion. Mami revealed Eriko was using a technique to establish the interviewee trust with the current conversation track. Eriko went on to reveal she knew how to disarm the vest bomb as the criminal ex colleague had told her how. Meanwhile reports came back that the lead to the next victim was false.

Back to the interrogation, Eriko revealed the previous victim did not die but was saved. The criminal stood up in shock. Mami showed that is a gamble as one should never lie in an interrogation as that risk throwing everything she has built up. As Eriko revealed how to disarm the bomb, a note came in stating about the false lead and Eriko accidentally let slip. Everyone was shock as the criminal grinned seeing the note. In return, the criminal started to question about the victim who was supposedly alive. Eriko let slip he was in ward level 7 but the criminal told her the hospital only has up to level 5! Eriko's lie was exposed and everyone creased into disappointment.

As the watch strike 12pm, the criminal went "Bomb!" and started gloating! Takuma walked into the room to announce the death of the victim. Eriko agitatedly demanded to know the reason for her death. He then went on saying he can now die in peace and that he would have give himself up anyway after her death without their arrest.

He told Eriko she is as shallow and commercialised as the victim. "Let me teach you how to disarm the vest." He revealed the steps that should correctly disarm the bomb and laughed!
As he went on gloating, Eriko took out the mobile from her pocket and asked her staff if they heard everything. She told him "the reporter press event has not started. I forget to tell you my watch is 15mins faster, including the watch i returned you." The bomb was sucessfully disarmed. Meanwhile Eriko explained how to concluded wh the victim was by the date of the expected victim (linked to the press conference date). Apparently Shinjiro, Takuma and Eriko was in it all along and planned this strategy to track the confession as they truly had no idea how to disarm the bomb.. so everything was an act to deceive everyone. "Its'a all an act, because I am a woman" Eriko mocked the inspector who was incensed at being tricked.
While everyone was shocked by the deceit, only Shinjiro grinned at his own brillance for bringing her back. The criminal while being deported "insulted" eriko calling her flat chested. But Eriko had the last laugh by showing off her boobs, proving him wrong again.

The chief asked how did she manage to do the profiling on him, she replied with a smiled. "Because I am an elite." and left.

In the office, Shinjiro told Ippei that no one will teach him the ropes here. Ippei ask how will he learn then. Shinjiro told him to look at her back, to watch and learn.

Meanwhile, the chief was still asking why was Eriko who was on a fast track 5 years agi abandon her post and went to states suddenly. It was all because of a man but no one knew the exact reasons. The ep ended with Eriko on a date with a guy and Takuma watched from a distance.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Atashinchi no Danshi Episode 01

The English subbed version (watch) is out so I dont have to spend time on the summary anymore.

This is one of the few lighthearted "fun" show this season. Compared to Smile which is presumbly going to be life drama, and Boss more of a detective crime show, Atashinchi will probably be one of those that doesnt require much investment of thoughts.

Just finished epsiode one and it's alright. Predictably, alot of interesting scene is going to unravel as the drama progress as to how Chisato san is going to win the guys over. Incidentally on this point, I didnt see the 6 guys as "Ikeman" (pretty boys). Minus the little boy which I exclude, the rest of them aint up to scratch by my book, except maybe the artist guy. Especially the 2ndson Takeru, I was thinking he looked too old to be playing such an teenage idolised drama. Age aside, he isnt even good looking!!! Wonder what the casting people had in mind when they choose the lead. Then again, I suppose we cannot have ALL good looking guys or else who will end up as Chisato love interest, if the story plot planned to have one...

Anycase, the first episode deals with all the character introduction and Chisato apparent determination to follow through her late "husband"' Shinzo wish of having the whole family dining together. I wonder if he had a plan way way before since Shinzo appear to know Chisato's daikon friend.

Ok, enough of my blabbling. We shall see the outcome of next episode 2.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Travel: Osaka

Once again, excuse my side tracking again from drama and movies...

I know this is like a month belated...but oh well, I finally found time to upload the Osaka pictures and Taipei picture to share. (Of course u can skip if u are not interested :P ). Didnt take much for Taipei since there photography was banned in The National palace Museum, and the rest of the time my hands were too full from carrying my mum's goodies....and mine too *sheepish*

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Mobile Novel: Akai Ito (J)


I just finished reading Part 1 of 2 for the Japanese Mobile novel - Akai Ito. I was stunned to bits when I realise how different the characters are from those in the TV drama.

Nishino (A-Kun) and Mei are so radically different in the drama that it took me a while to adjust. While the Mei in Tv is sweet, compassionate and understanding...the girl portrayed in the book is..well...different. Not to mention the experiences she had endured in the book is way way way much more "violent" than the Tv version. In the book, Mei couldnt let go of the her childhood crush. Nishino is a "flirt" who has no qualm of one night stand, and to date has brag of 50 girlfriends. While avoiding their teacher, they ran up to hide at the roof top and Nishino thought Mei was cute and kissed her. Mei who experienced her first kiss with Nishino decided to forget Yuya her crush by geeting involved with Nishino. As the story progress, they went beyond friendship and got intimate physically.

In the novel, Nishino initially had causal dabbling in party drugs but stopped after he fell in love with Mei. However one day, after a misunderstanding with Mei, an extremely upset Nishino went to his mum's friends for drug and ended up sleeping together. Mei on the other hand was devasted by the sms she received from Nishino to break up. In a fit, she seek solace from her senior another guy and slept with him... (Later on she found out belately Nishino never sent that sms)

Unfortunately that marked her demise...because the guy's exgf was jealous and hence ordered a bunch of gangs to gang rape Mei and Mia. They went through a terrible ordeal and by chance discovered it was not random rape but a hatched revenge scheme.... The senior in rage went to bash up the instigators and the rapists and was later sent to some probation...
Mei also found out she was adopted and tried to kill herself via road accident. Of course she didnt die. Her parents divorced and her sister moved with her dad.
Meanwhile during the month they had broken up, Nishino got addicted to drugs. Mei went to visit him to try hopefully to tlk him out of it. In the end, they resumed their physical relationship. Meanwhile, Yuya told Mei things are not working out between him and her sister.

This is the end of part one. Shockingly different eh! I am going to read Part 2 tonight...I honestly wonder how different it is going to be!

New season of J-Dorama!

Ok people! Get Set! Ready?!

This week is the start of the new Japanese drama season. Time to grab your couch space!! Below are the 3 key drama that I will prob be following and reviewing (if they prove any good).

I simply cannot wait for Boss!!!!!!! Even the site looks so tantalising already... It is my number one hot fav for now!

At this stage, I am not sure about how 「Atashinchi」will be like. There isnt much cute guys to oogle really and if I have to spend 30min of my time before the TV....this drama will have to be really good to maintain my attention.

As for Smile...well the key draw is Jun no doubt. Need I say more? He is not really good looking by my book but somehow he has this comic appeal as seen in F4 and Bambino that makes me laugh. Hopefully it will continue on in Smile!

(Just realised, with all these new shows in the pipeline...i still have so much backlog review on shows I had seen already but couldnt find time to blog yet! Let me see... Mei chan last epi(J), Galileo Special X movie (J), Antique 2008 movie (K). Arrrggghhh! So much to write...should I abandon them? Hmmm...shall see.... )

1. アタシんちの男子 (aka Atashinchi no Danshi )
Air time: Tuesday 21:00




2. Boss
Air time: Thursday 22:00



3. Smile
Air time: Friday 22:00

K-Music: Various artists (BBF/ KHJ/ Jihoon)

The new one I had picked up along the way is the track sung by Jihoon in Naked Kitchen, the french song he was serenading the lead actress....It's a short track but maybe it's his smile or something, the tune kept playing in my head. Imeem has some problems today and doesnt allow me to upload new tracks into my playlist, kinda piss me alittle but oh well. Considering the massive load they have, I can understand...I suppose...

As for the rest....I thought I had already shared out these songs but apparently I must have been dreaming.... heh heh..

Well, these are mostly BBF OST 2 tracks except for one which is another KHJ's single "Happiness is..." I use to think I like BBF OST track 5 best but over time, track 8 by [Brand new day] really grow on me and became my current repeat fav on my ipod. I still like track 5 but ranking third place now.

Enough of my babbling..need to hurry load this and get back to my Akai ito book before i fall asleep. Too many late nights already!

Note from me [16 Apr 09]

Someone ratted on me after I post this, so I am forced to remove the songs below from download. Oh well. Sorry folks. U have to leave a comment if u want these.

More BBF OST 2 songs

Brand New Day_Track 8:

Howl_Track 7:

Track 9:

Kim Hyun Joong

KHJ_Happiness is




Naked Kitchen OST (Ji Hoon)


The only thing I know is love

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

C-Music: 妥協 [Jolin]

Let me sneak in a Mandarin song I picked up while roaming the streets of Taipei....Fron Jolin's recent album, the first ever ballad...[download]


妥協


你 總愛編織謊言
我 負責配合表演
所有改變
只為了進入你的世界
這情節 重覆了一百遍
才發現 是你的心太野

你 劃定楚河漢界
我 不能輕易犯規
所有時間
都是先給了你優先權
不自覺 愛到不敢冒險
成了你的傀儡一年 兩年
才看見我有多狼狽

愛到妥協 到頭來還是無解
綁著你 不讓你飛
歷史不斷重演
我好累

愛到妥協 也無法將故事再重寫
你已下最後通牒 我躲在我的世界

你 劃定楚河漢界
我 不能輕易犯規
所有時間
都是先給了你優先權
不自覺 愛到不敢冒險
成了你的傀儡一年 兩年
才看見我有多狼狽

愛到妥協 到頭來還是無解
綁著你 不讓你飛
歷史不斷重演
我好累

愛到妥協 也無法將故事再重寫
你已下最後通牒 我躲在我的世界

你只是害怕一個人睡
我不想再為你掉淚
我了解 不會變 不再徘徊
開始自己的明天

愛到妥協 到頭來還是無解
綁著你 不讓你飛
歷史不斷重演
我好累

愛到妥協 也無法將故事再重寫
你已下最後通牒 我躲在我的世界

The Naked Kitchen Movie Review (K)

The gist about the movie, simply put is about the journey of "adultery" and how a couple comes to terms with it, esp when the man involved was a friend. It done beautifully, with the feelings meticulously portrayed and Jihoon was fantastic in his role as Doo re in this. I loved many details in this film, from the lovely artistic patterns and designs, to the set up and the directing of the whole movie. While one may easily point a finger at Mo Rae's straying feeling, yet as you move along with her, you found yourself unable to dislike her and strangely , able to comprehend her feelings. On the other hand, no longer framed in his princely character, Jihoon has broken out to show a more mature and versatle actor he is aiming to be. What surprises me was that he actually could sing and sounded good! I am impressed. Even though his french song sounded alittle off in his korean accent but I still think it's fabulous!

Perhaps a korean watching the original version would be in better position to do a movie critic than me but I like to do a synopsis anyway. So if anyone discover any discrepancy below, do let me know because the translated version I had seen had some missing parts esp the french bits and the postcard in Korean text.

The Naked Kitchen Summary


The movie started off with the wife- Mo rae busy with surprising the husband Sang in with their anniversary meal, before scooting off to a particular ceramic exhibition. However, when she arrived at the museum, she discovered it was closed/ ended. Unwilling to be turned away, Mo Rae snucked into the museum when the staff didnt noticed. While admiring the exhibits, Mo Rae heard someone and she ran out, accidentally bumping into someone and fell. She heard a voice asking if she was alright. When she looked up, she saw a young cute guy (Jihoon)before her and she heaved a sigh of relief stating he had scared her. The guy grinned. When Mo Rae asked if he was alright, he nudged his head towards her and she discovered his camera under her. When Mo Rae asked if the camera was alright, the stranger posed to take a picture of her but Mo Rae shy away. The stranger grinned and teased that she can pay him instead. Mo Rae without a reply grabbed her umbrella and posed at the staircase instead with the exhibit, much to the amusement of the stranger.



As he slowly advanced towards her up the stairs and smitten with her wide eye innocence, the guy started to snap pictures of her, only to realise at the last shot she was wearing a wedding band. At that moment, the guy heard noises and realised the staff are back. The guy grabbed Mo Rae by her hand and both secretly hid behind the wooded canvas.

Sharing a tight spare and intimate moment, Mo Rae got drawn in by the stranger before her. Staring straight at the sun, Mo Rae whispered she felt a little faint and the stranger gently used his hands to shield her eyes. Without warning and ris, she opened her brolly to the surprise and shock of the stranger which turned to amusement for him. Sharing a tight space and now a brolly, the stranger shifted and accidentally kissed Mo Rae on her forehead. As they both took in the scent of each other, before she knew it, he started to kiss her slowly from her head to her lips and she reciprocated. Before long, they were locked in passionate kisses and embrace, with her clothes off and....

During dinner, Sang in shared that he had quit his job to be a chef and is roping an "old" friend (or child as the husband sees him) who is a telented chef from France to assist him/ coach him. In the midst of it, Mo Rae feeling overwhelmed, she confessed her encounter to her husband over dinner. Shocked, Sang in walked out of dinner with Mo Rae chasing after him, declaring she loved him and she was just taken in by the strange smell of the stranger. The husband decided to forgive her and told her to put it behind them. Unknown to them both, the old friend was already at their home door step awaiting their return. To Mo Rae's shock, her husband's 23 yr old friend Doo Re was the exact stranger whom she had strayed with that same afternoon!

That night, Mo Rae tried to tell the husband the identity of the guy being his friend but Sang in didnt want to hear anything on the topic again. He told her to let it past and not to mention it ever again so as not to revisit the "wound". So Mo Rae swallowed back the truth. Not knowing the encounter between the 2, he even told Doo re to spend more time with Mo Rae whenever he isnt around. Next morning, a just awoken Mo rae went to the kitchen and hugged her husband, only to realise she had made a mistake! It was Doo re dressed in her hubby's attire and she panicked and ran off.

At home, Doo Re acted like nothing happen without displaying any apparent discomfort. During lunch, Doore accidentally used Mo Rae's pot of (herb) plant as part of his ingredient and Mo Rae moaned sadly that they might as well have eaten her.....Later between the 2 guys, Doo re commented isnt just a pot of normal herb which was meant to be eaten? Sang in replied Mo Rae just didnt expect something she had cared for so lovingly to be just simply eaten like that. Doore jokingly asked Sang In that he might as well return to France since Mo Rae doesnt seem to like him anycase.

Next day, Doo Re dropped off a potted plant and an envelope. It was ticket to a dance concert. At the dance performance, Mo Rae was surprised to see her husband waiting for her. He jokingly asked her what was she looking for. As she walked in to their seats, she was even more shocked to see Doore seated there already. Seated between the 2 men and unknown to Sang in who held Mo Rae's hand, Doo re was also holding on to Mo Rae's other hand. and cheekily teasing her if it would be easy to be discovered, that she liked him. Mo Rae begin to discover her feelings for Doo re had intensify and confided in her girlfriend.

Meanwhile Sang in was trying to improve his cooking skills and during a meal tasting, a female critic told Sang in that his cooking is an indication that he doesnt know what the answer to his cooking (it was unbalanced or something). Sang in was upset and Doo re tried to cheer him up.

That night, while Mo Rae was busy doddling new artwork for her brollies, Doo re came over and grabbed her sketch book, commented on one of the piece. While Mo Rae explained the story of little prince, Doo re continued drawing and made subtle improvements to the piece. When he handed it back to Mo Rae, she was stunned by the additional sketching. Doore said something in French and got up kissing her forehead, and said "Bro wants us to be closer" before waving goodnight and started to walk off. Mo Rae stopped him and said "I wanted to see it" refering to Doo re's scar on his abdomen. The two went off to the backyard and Mo Rae scutinsed the wound, asking if it was really a motorbike accident. Doore said it was actually an operation to remove a cancer. Just as Mo Rae started to tentatively touched his scar, Doo re grabbed Mo Rae and commented she looked like she was about to cry, stating "Looks like you have really fall for me!" Mo Rae swiped his hands off and he started to tease her. As Mo Rae started to walk off, Doo re asked if she was worried about the pain and worried for him . Mo Rae replied she was just worried it looks like the wound will split open if he exert himself. Doore smiled.

Over time, the relationship between the 2 continue to blossom innocently. While making Kim chi, Doo re subtly found out about the dynamics between Mo Rae and Sang in. He realised that Mo Rae had never fallen in love with anyone before as she has been tagging behind Sang in since she was a little girl. The two simply grew up together and got married like a natural process. Doore commented to Sangin about Mo Rae bright cat like eyes. The next morning, Sang in took a closer look at his wife and commented indeed it was so much to the surprise of Mo rae.

One day, Doo re said he wanted to head to the market, so as to better understand the culture and food variety in Korea. Sangin offered to accompany him but Doore said he is asking Mo Rae with him and Sang in should stay home to perfect his cooking. Sang in laughed saying the 2 will bound to be lost and not get back since his wife is blind as a bat when it comes to directions. Doo re smiled and went off. At the market, Doo re and Mo rae totally enjoyed themselves. Mo Rae asked why did Doore used a disposable camera instead since he had to dispose it after each use? His reply was that he liked it precisely due to the lack of fuss and that a camera would help record memories, including those moments he spent with her.

At that, Mo rae got inspired and dragged Doore to an instant photo machine, wanting to capture memory of the moment. Initially, Doo re turned away rejecting the shot. However at Mo Rae second pleading no to wast money, Doo re had a change of heart and suddenly turned round for the first shot before subsequently grabbing Mo rae's face. Inside the booth away from prying eyes, both kissed passionately as the camera continued to shoot at both of them.


At home, while sitting across each other, Sang in suddenly made a grab for Doo re book which he was engrossed in. Sang in saw the ceramics brochere and asked if Doore had went and how was it? Doo re who remained calm and smiled at him and said it was good. Unknown to Sang in and relief of Doo re, underneath the table, Doo re's hand was holding on to the photo shoot depicting his kissing scene with Mo Rae , unseen by Sang in.

One day at the supermarket, Mo Rae called her husband she couldnt join the 2 guys but Doo re spotted her from a distance. When Sang in hung up, he discovered Doo re had gone off. In truth, Doo re had gone running in the multi level carpark looking for Mo Rae. A mytified Sang in at Doo Re's sudden disapperance was preparing to drive off, but noticed Doo re from a distance. Doo re caught up with Mo Rae and serenade her with a love song much to the surprise and joy of her (and spectators). Sang in who had drove and followed Doo re witnessed the scene but reveresed off instead of getting out of the car confronting what he saw.



At a family outing, Sang in looked on at Mo Rae and Doore having fun together splashing water at each other. Sang in was plagued by uneasiness as he watched on...

At Home, with mounting frustrations about all things, Sang In and Doore finally had their first bicker. Sang in commented he also had his own style and a fed up Doo re retorted its up to him but he wont stick around if everything got ruined. He also commented that Sang in is really being childish at times. As he wanted to walk off, Sang in grabbed him and both stared at each other in silence.

In bus alone, Mo Rae asked if the two are having a fight but Doore assured her its nothing and just the usual friction. Doo re then asked Mo Rae about her relationship with her husband, and commented that what they have isnt love but Sang in was purely lucky being there. Mo Rae replied which was precisely why she was lucky that it was Sang in. Doore asked "Then what if the person had been me?"

Next morning, a grogy just awoken Mo Rae stumbled into the bathroom. As she was brushing her teeth, she presumed her husband was showering and didnt head to baseball practice and asked him why. Not getting a reply, she opened the shower curtain, only to be greeted by a naked Doore backfacing her. Sang in who just got home saw his frantic wife running out. He saw the shaving cream on her face and joked if she had shaved. She ran off in panic and Sang in saw Doore walked out of the bathroom. Without a word, Doore walked back to his room and slammed the door shut and locked. Sang in asked to speak and unlock the door but a packing Doore ignored him. Sangin in anger broke the door down. As Sang in confronted Doo re, Doore explained that Mo Rae had mistaken him for Sang in due to the shower curtains. Doore retorted didnt Sang in want them to be closer? Sang in backed off and instructed never to lock the door again. Doore retorted it's up to his mood. Next scene, All the doors in the house was removed and Sang in cheefully asked Mo Rae if she liked it? A Dazed Mo Rae replied she had always wanted to try that.

In her shop, Doo re asked Mo Rae if she wanted to do it. With the shades down, Mo Rae started to paint on Doore scar to relief her worries. In between, Mo Rae told Doo re that they should stop whatever was between them because of Sang in. She told Doo re to her, Love is nothing. Only Sang in this person, and she is still the same her (no different from the little girl tagging behind sang in as a child). Doore commented he is curious, as to who will eventually made her steal her heart. Later, Mo Rae caught up with her husband and tightly embraced him and saying how much she will miss him while waiting for him. Sang in kissed his wife passionately. On the other hand, alone by himself later, Doo Re looked at his own reflection with the new artwork on his Abdomen, he questioned himself if it wasnt enough just being the 3 of them living together? Doo re made a decision.


One day, Mo Rae served up a plate for breakfast. Doo re saw and cheerfully grabbed the indicator. Mo rae was pregnant! Sang in took in the news in daze without much expression nor joy.

That night, Sang in was still stunned by Mo Rae's pregnancy news. As Doo re was changing his top, Sang in caught the artwork drawn on Doore 's abdomen. Doo re did not elaborate but Sang in had an inkling who the artist was. That night he went to bed with a heavy heart. The feeling of vague suspicions and uneasiness continued to plague a silent Sang in.

Next morning, the 2 guys were making breakfast and Doore spotted Mo Rae ready to head out. Mo rae cheerfully shared that she wanted to head out early for her doc appointment. She then added she wanted the child's father to come along. Doore cheerfully turned round and asked Sang i to hurry along to leave the remaining stuff for him. Sang in turned around and snapped at his wife, asking if such things couldnt be told to him earlier instead of last minute. With that he turned back to doing what he was doing, leaving Mo Rae and Doo re shocked at his reaction. Mo rae forced a smile at Doore and quietly walked out on her own. A concerned Doo re worriedly asked Sang in if he was really going to let her go on her own. Getting no reply, Doore rushed out on his own after Mo rae, yelling for her to go together. Mo Rae said it was alright but Doore happily stated its a free service. Mo rae told him seriously that she really wanted to go alone. As Doo re watched longingly at Mo rae's departing figure walking away from him, Sang in was watching the whole exchange from the kitchen.

Sang in headed to Mo rae's friend's photo studio to pick up his pictures. At the same time, he accidentally saw the photos of Doore, which are all of his wife, taken at the day of the ceramics exhibition. Realisation hit home for Sang in that Doore was the man that Mo Rae had the encounter with that day. When Mo rae's friend realised the pictures are gone, she drove immediately to her workplace informing her of the bad news. Mo Rae took the news calmly. Meanwhile, Doo re also calmly hung up the phone with the news he received, and continued to prepare the mini baby celebration party.

At home, Sang in went to Doo re's room and pick up his recipe book. He finally found the snapshoots of his wife kissing Doo re.

Meanwhile, a busy Doore heard Sang in walked in and started to explain the dishes for the party that night. Sang in confronted Doo re saying that so he didnt run off after all. Doo re ignored him and continued to talk about the food preparation. Sang in grabbed Doore's face and turned it towards him, saying when talking, one should talk at the other person in the eye. Doo re sternly asked why should he run away and that he did what he did without knowing who Mo rae was at that time. Sang in punched him across the face!

As Doo re got up and addressed Sang in, Sang in said Doore would not do such a thing if he had treated him as a brother. Doo re tried to explain he didnt know Mo rae was his wife, and Sang in said he didnt know the guy was Doore. Doore said which is why it was only a one time thing but Sang in corrected him that as such, he should not have continued and flashed the kissing shots at Doore, asking how would Doore explained that?

"It's difficult to forget. One cannot help who one likes." Doore said. Sang In got agitated hearing that and punched him again. "I like Mo rae. And this feeling would not suddenly disappear because I am staying with you." Doore confessed his feelings and Sang in punched him again!

"I dont believe such words. You never thought of it from the start." Sang in said. Doore questioned what should he do then? Will Apologising do it then? He then went on saying at least he was honest but Sang in would never had because Sang in is a coward, in admitting that his feelings for his wife is stronger than vice versa. Sang in threaten Doore to shut up but Doore continued that his presence had only caused quite disturbance and uneasiness to Sang in, the fear of losing Mo rae. Sang in yelled at Doore and started bashing him up! The two got into serious fight. Towards the end of the fight while Sang in was still pressing onto Doore's throat, Doore reminded Sang in at the end, it is up to Mo Rae whom she would pick.

That night, staring at the rain, Sang in told a returned Mo Rae that he cannot give her too much time to think, so she should pick with her heart.

"I, I lied to you. Which is why thngs turned out this way. .." Mo Rae started but was cut off by Sang in saying he doesnt blame her, or rather he cant as she had never intended to hide from him from the start. However, all he could do is all these. "All these is already too much" Mo rae replied sadly.

Sang in brought Mo Rae to the basement where Doo re was still sitting by himself. Sang in asked Mo Rae what she has decided and if she wanted to leave, he would let her go. Mo Rae told him however if he was unable to acceot things, he should just say it. "Sang in and Doore, I was too greedy. I know too, I dont want to lose either. It's love, but I want to pretend I dont know about it, but if I must choose, I think I know what is my answer now and I would not say I would seek your understanding." Mo Rae shared as she looked at Sang in.
The next scene shows a 2 desolated men, with Doo re walking in the rain by himself and Sang in car pulling up before him by the road. They arrived at home without much emotion and look at a cheerful Mo Rae preparing dinner fot them. The 2 men ate quietly without a word. Mo Rae smiled at Sang in and said "it looks like the the message of my heart has been converyed."

The food critic came again and this time, Sang in passed. The female food critic said Sang in has finally found his answer. That night, the 2 men returned a silent home. Doo re found the note left behind by Mo Rae. She congrats Sang in on his passing with the food test and that she would imagine how the restaurant looked like, and said Bon vogage to Doo re. Both men were stunned. Mo rae had left the 2.

While Sang in sat alone having his breakfast, Doo re was on his flight back, sobbing his heart out to himself on the plane....alone.

Time passed.

Sang in was catering for his friend wedding by the beach. There were pictures of the 3 of them on displayed, and a portrait shot of Doore with his unlifted T shirt showing the artwork Mo Rae had painted on him. Mo Rae stood looking at that shot.

Later alone, Mo rae confirmed she had sent in the divorce papers. Sang in revealed he would be looking up Doore. Really? Mo rea was surprised. "To be more accurate, it is that chap who had written to me." showing Mo rae's Doo re's recipe book. Mo Rae chuckled that Sang in has been lured by the secret recipes afterall. "It isnt so. I missed him" Sang in confided. Then Sang in kneeled down to a surprised Mo rae and said "before I bring that guy back, I have to find you first. Arent you gonna reply me?" "We just got divorced not too long ago." Mo Rae smiled and replied. Sang in laughed and said didnt she know that there can possibly be only one man proposing to a pregnant lady? So she should be pleased to meet such a charming man, Sang in joked. Mo rae smiled and replied she would think about it before motionin him yo sit next to her.

In the last scene, a photo was seen with a smiling Doore and Sang in in the picture, and a little girl in it. Doore was heard talking to Sang in and sneaking pictures of the child and mother at the same time...

PS: Not sure if this Raw Video torrent download link works, anycase, you can check it out yourself.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Monsters vs Alien Movie


What can I say? The 3D movie is brillant and had me chuckling quite a bit. There were moments of dull moments for me but hey, the movie left a good feel for me when it ended. Throughout the whole screening, me and the french guy next to me were belting out the loudest laughs.

Initally I didnt hold much expectations but am glad to be proven otherwise. The only down side is that I 'm never one for 3D effects and it often leaves my head spinning a little but it's just me. Seth as the one eye blob is hilarious!!!! I love his character here esp the end when he waved the green jello smugly at the guy! And the part where the groom's mum went "THhhhhuuuuuumb!!!", I was guffawing quite a bit! Funny! Witherspoon did an excellent job in the voice over I thought. She had the right touch and gauge for the emotions. I bet her kids would love the flick esp with mum playing a part "in" it.

If u havent caught Monsters vs Alien, it's really a great fun movie. I think the jokes were more adult based but the flick itself is definitely a good fun show for the kids. A good way to spend some time indoor. Definitely a "A- " movie for me.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Whirling back from Taipei, and Twilight...what's the fuss?

I am back!

Life has been incredibly hectic for me these few months and these weeks with the travels and people flying in and meeting them. I simply couldnt find time to blog anything nor watch anything! Dust is collecting on my PC believe it or not. I still havent finish watching BBF last few eps, but i seriously doubt I am missing anything much....

Had a great time in Taipei. Was eating and shopping so much that I was overly exhausted and if my tummy can expand anymore, I would prob look like some pregnant woman. Taipei is a haven for snacky food and chinese desserts........... I went to the 24hr bookstore Eslite and bought "Akai Ito" original novel! I had to go to 2 places to try to get hold of the 2nd installement as it was completely sold out! So i was lucky to really grab the LAST book in the store. I have to find time to read it after I finish my Twilight novels. Yeah its a reading month.



Did I mention I saw the Twilight movie on flight, and I found it impossibly boring and incredibly slow? How can such a lame teen flick garner so much hype? I much prefer Rob as Cedric in Harry potter than as Edward. He is alright as a vamp though Not so sure what the fuss is about.

However, I personally did think the novel was on a better level, readable and more captivating than the movie itself. Am now into the third installment Eclipse after finishing Twilight and New Moon. The last book is totally out of stock for now. One of the reason I prefer the written over the movie is perhaps the book was able to cover more grounds, detailing emotions and other lead up, while the flick was more cryptic about some parts which didnt make sense, till I finally read the book. I kinda cringe at those cheesy lines but oh well, it is afterall a romantic movie.

I am increasingly liking the chracter of Alice ALOT at the story development. She is just sooooo sweet!!! I cannot wait to see how the animosity between Jacob as a werewolf and Edward's clan develop due to Bella's existence and Victoria after Bella as vengence for Jame's death. Apparently the treaty states that so long as Cullen is back in town, the wolves cannot enter their terrority as part of the pact unless Cullen breaks the truce if they so choose to take a bite at anyone. This becomes tricky because Bella is sooo hell bent on wanting Edward/ Alice to transform her. Tonight, I cannot wait to start on the third book. 3 books in 2 days. Can't go any faster since I have to make the 3rd book last till I lay my hand on the 4th.

Up to date, somehow, I get the feel that the Twilight series remains of an amateur version of Laura Hamiliton's vampire/ werewolves series but Twilight series is of a more censor PG friendly version to date without the outright sexual intonation set in Laura's version.

Sorry I digress. It's hard to stick to just drama summaries at times :)
I havent sort out my pictures but I didnt take much in Taipei since I was so busy running around and soaking in hot spring.

Ok folks, next week on, I shall be back in action! All my fav anticipated drama should be on too by then!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Off to Taipei

I know I have been "missing in action" for a while... just been really busy to find time to blog. Mum's here to visit for a while, went to watch Hong Kong Sevens over the weekend. The games were ok, it was more like seeing everyone else all dressed up in funny costumes though I think there are lesser "weirdos" this year. The whole week was all rain so it wasnt much fun. My friend dropped by HK as well and so we headed to central Lan Kwai Fong and the place is jammed pack with expats!!! Luckily we found manage to find a quiet spot.

Now, am preparing for my short trip to Taipei tomorrow. Utterly exhausted... dont think I have had any good rest since my return from Osaka. Havent found time to sort through my pictures yet! Arrrrgggghhhh!!

Well the good thing is that alot of the Japanese drama that I am keen to watch isnt due till mid April. I am so looking forward to airing of Boss drama - Jun pei!!!! Yeah!!!! Other than that, I havent snooped around to find out what else is worth my time. Any one any leads, let me know yah!

Meanwhile, I 'll be off to more eating and shopping in Taipei...Night market and Onsen here I come!!! So until next week, J'aa mata ne!