Park Si Yeon to appear on a Hollywood movie

Following the success of her latest drama ‘The Innocent Man’, Park Si Yeon’s star continues to shine as she is set to make her debut in Hollywood. She will be working on ‘The Last Knights’, an action movie which stars Morgan Freeman and Clive Owen. Joining her in this Hollywood project is another Korean actor Ahn Sung-Ki.

The said movie is a joint venture between Korean and Hollywood studios, and the story revolves around a group of warriors who are seeking revenge against an unjust emperor. Production is set to begin in December, with the movie slated for release in the second half of 2013.

Also posted on Korea.com

Spazz Saturday #11 | Lee Min Ho's Adobo, and Kdramas seasoned just right.

In case you haven't heard, Korean actor Lee Min Ho was in town as the latest endorser for the global brand, Bench. He had a meet and greet session for the said brand last Friday, and Araneta Coliseum was jam-packed with eager fans.

I wasn't part of that crowd, mind you. I'm not exactly a huge fan of LMH, although I liked him in City Hunter. I guess I still haven't gotten over the fact that Geum Jang Di didn't end up with my beloved Yoon Ji Hoo in Boys Over Flowers, lol. Still, I'm happy for my fellow Kpop/Kdrama fans who had the chance to see him in the flesh. And I find it adorable that LMH likes adobo.

Photo credit: @ActorLeeMinHo

On Saturday, LMH tweeted this photo together with the following message: I  would like to say thank you to all the fans who made out to the Bench event. Adobo ^^ Masarab! 반가웠어요 ^^ (Yes, he really wrote 'masarab'.)

So what if Lee Min Ho, Choi Siwon, and Lee Donghae all got together for one Bench event? It's gonna be chaos, I tell you! :)

Moving on to my Kdramas, Nice Guy/Innocent Man finally came to an end last Thursday. I began watching this drama with the fear that Kang Maru might suffer the same fate as the lead actor in Mianhada, Saranghanda. After all, the screenwriter of both dramas was one and the same person.

Kang Maru loves Seo Eun Gi ^^

But surprise, surprise! Kang Maru survived, and the drama had a happy ending! Thank you, writer-nim for not killing the lead actor! Yay!

Also on my spazz list is Full House Take 2, a remake of the 2004 drama which starred Rain and Song Hye Kyo. I am liking the current version better, despite No Min Woo's noodle hair and Hwang Jung-eum's afro.

Better than the first. :)

I've been a fan of No Min Woo since My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, so I guess I'm a bit biased with this version.  I like Park Ki Woong too, and in my opinion, he deserves a first-lead role in his next drama. Enough of the second leads! He deserves to shine! :)

As for I Miss You, I'm so looking forward to episodes 5 and 6. I reckon Park Yoochun and Yoon Eun Hye are finally appearing in the upcoming episodes, so I'm all antsy for Wednesday and Thursday.

I literally miss you, Yoochun!

How about you? What are you watching lately? :)

Spazz Saturday #6 | Nice Guy.

So many Korean dramas, so little time.

This has been my grievance ever since I got hooked to the Kdrama frenzy. If I were watching just one or two dramas, I wouldn't be saying this, but dang, I'm watching six different series (five currently airing, one on DVD) on a daily basis! Originally there were seven, but since To the Beautiful You ended last Thursday, that's one drama less in my 'now watching' list.

Out of the six that I'm watching, there's one drama that stands out in terms of storyline, acting, how it leaves me in awe at the end of each episode, and how I eagerly await the next episode.

Surprise! It's not my beloved Lee Joongi's Arang and the Magistrate that gets me spazzing. My ahjussi's fantasy sageuk only comes second to... Nice Guy.

Also known as 'The Innocent Man', the drama takes off with Kang Maru (Song Joong Ki) and his unconditional love for Han Jae Hee (Park Shi Yeon). However, it was his love and trust that Jae Hee used
to frame him for a murder she committed and then marries an older, rich man to escape her impoverished life.

After serving time in prison, Maru comes out as a changed man. What once was a promising medical student, now becomes a bartender, and a gigolo who uses women to get what he wants. When he meets Seo Eun Gi (Moon Chae Won), the daughter of Jae Hee’s new husband, he realizes he can use her to get revenge for the betrayal, the hurt, the pain that Jae Hee has caused him.

It's amazing how this seemingly dark melodrama leaves you wanting for more. Its writer, Lee Kyung-hee is famous for layered characterization and unfathomable twists to the story, and he's at it again with Nice Guy. Couple it with Moon Chae Won's 'defiant now, vulnerable next' character, plus Song Joong Ki's flawless acting and the expression in his eyes that speaks volumes and pierces the heart...

then you have a drama worthy of its 16% audience share. (Episode 6, as per AGB Nielsen). And I won't be surprised if the ratings keep on soaring up, up, and away. The storyline is so intriguing, the twists so interesting, and the acting so impressive that it makes the audience wanting for more.

I can't wait for Episode 9. Fast forward to Wednesday, please!

What about you? What show has you hooked right now? :)