Friday, November 16, 2018

[I Live Alone Roundup] Rapper Microdot lives life to the fullest + Kian84 and Han Hye Jin spend time together

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Nationwide ratings for this week's episode: 12.4% (cr. Naver TV)

1. [+3044, -46] Microdot is a really alright person (t/n: They're saying he's a good person)

2. [+2034, -26] No matter what show you watch, he's always cheerful and he's a good person because he feels genuine and because his positive vibes are strong.

3. [+779, -31] I was laughing the whole time while watching but it was really nice to see him living life to the fullest and enjoying it~~

4. [+566, -30] Microdot is cute, I wish he'll succeed a bit more~~

5. [+481, -68] I'm embarrassed of myself for just staying in my room every weekend...

6. [+276, -4] When you go eat something yummy and order takeaway because you thought of someone you like, it means that you're able to cherish that person that much, he's really cool :) 

Original Source (Sports Seoul via Naver): "Producing music → Even soccer" 'I Live Alone' Microdot, 24 hours isn't enough

1. [+2001, -37] Microdot is pure and lives each and every day to the fullest 

2. [+1528, -116] I like Han Hye Jin and Kian's part~~ Kian is definitely a character that's perfect for 'I Live Alone'.. I feel like it's right that he's a member that can't leave the show~~~

3. [+926, -19] In the past, I used to not think much about it and just thought that he was a kid that lived brightly but he lives life itself to the fullest..

4. [+327, -13] Why is DhalKi siblings so funny ㅋㅋㅋ They're so fucking heartwarming, I feel like Jun Hyun Moo was a bit upset ㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+262, -7] When Kian and Dhalsim both hit their heads, daebak ㅋㅋㅋ They're totally like real-life siblings, it's heartwarming - looking forward to next week too~

6. [+220, -12] Microdot's wise words in today's episode, "Why is he laying down in the daytime". The reason it's comfortable to watch people like Microdot, I don't know if it's because he grew up overseas but, although his sociability between people is the best, he doesn't cling onto them inconveniently nor does he pathetically pretend either. He likes people but honestly he's the type that doesn't give a lot of attention to others. And because it's natural, it's comfortable for me who's watching ㅋ Henry, Park Joon Hyung, etc they certainly aren't self-conscious about others like native Koreans. 

Original Source (HeraldPOP via Naver): 'I Live Alone' Kian84 in awe with Han Hye Jin's artistic growth, "She developed a style"

1. [+152, -1] As expected, the members combo is fun

2. [+127, -1] Kian's part was fun. I quite like Hye Jin, it was comfortably fun

3. [+107, -2] The DhalKi siblings episode was really fun, I hope they air another episode in the future ㅋㅋ

4. [+54, -5] I really like Kian84-nim, you looked a bit skinny today, please take care of your health

5. [+50, -3] Kian84 looked quite handsome today!! I have to become a fan ㅋ Dhalsim's jealousy tactic is awesome~ awesome!!!    


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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Jo Min Ki's wife deletes Instagram post that was remembering him on his birthday

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Original Source (Maeil Kyungjae via Naver): The wife of late Jo Min Ki, was she burdened by the attention? "Happy birthday dear" → Delete post

NOTE: You can read about everything I translated about him and his involvement in the #metoo movement here - X. 

1. [+8385, -744] Whether she knew about his disgusting behaviors or learned about them, her wanting to wish him a happy birthday is surprising and I can't blame her but. Did she just have to. I don't think she had to upload that on a public space. 

2. [+4466, -325] If it was my husband that sexually harassed/semi-raped students and he arranged a studio to do that and a coping manual was secretly floating around - the moment I learn about it, I'll immediately be put off and file for divorce, that person is quite in real love;;; 

3. [+2687, -205] I'm also married but... Is that affection? If my husband did that, I wouldn't understand..

4. [+1915, -92] It's amazing in various ways..

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A picture of parents greeting their daughter after she completes her college entrance exams warms readers' hearts

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Original Source (Newsis via Naver): Parents who hug their daughter with two open arms 

1. [+11229, -44] That child is quite a happy child because her parents love her that much...

2. [+3835, -27] Having parents like that.. the college entrance exams aside, that child already succeeded..

3. [+2373, -21] Ah it's kinda touching, thank you for your hard work.

4. [+2357, -35] The picture is so pretty 

5. [+1306, -217] Do those people know their people's being uploaded?

6. [+684, -13] Please don't commit suicide over things like college entrance exams.. Looking back, the thing that was barely anything in my life was college entrance exams 

7. [+499, -6] Ah why am I crying        
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

[New Journey to the West Season 6] Episode 2

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t/n: shin-mi is the combo of the words "Shin/新 (which means new) + crazy person so it's new crazy person

Nationwide ratings for episode 2: 6.3% (cr. Naver TV)

1. [+3262, -22] ㅠㅠㅠ 'NJTTW' is really the best ㅠㅠ Every episode is the best... Today's episode was so fun, really fun, super fun ㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ While laughing so much, it ended ㅠㅠ I'm sad ㅠ

2. [+2403, -20] 'NJTTW' really shoots a legendary episode each episode every week ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Because all six of them are crazy, their chemistry is really good - seriously it was so freaking scary when Ahn Jae Hyun went into Na PD's room and said, "I've endured so much during season 3 and 4~~" and then as soon as he went out, he publicly executed the ikura ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ At the end, he said he knows 'umbbajooee' and 'hoobangjooee' well because he had to take caution ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ (t/n: 'umbbajooee' is a shortened word which means be careful of mom and dad - it's usually used for when you're reading/watching something inappropriate LOL 'hoobangjooee' is like NSFW)

3. [+1706, -13] Crazy ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Lee Soo Geun put the crab on the AC unit that's outside and when he was going to go get it, he put on his hat and everything ㅋㅋㅋ I thought I was going to die laughing ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+1625, -24] Ahn Jae Hyun really flew around today ㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+857, -23] Ahn Jae Hyun ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ   

6. [+463, -10] Wow when Ahn Jae Hyun first joined 'NJTTW', I thought he didn't match the most but now it seems like a program that's meant for Ahn Jae Hyun

Original Source (news1 via Naver): 'NJTTW 6' Ahn Jae Hyun, proxy for drawing...Picks out travel ticket to Alaska cruise 'gold hand'

1. [+2143, -19] Ahn Jae Hyun is hard-carrying this season ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+989, -13] I thought I was going to lose my breath with today's episode ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 

3. [+737, -5] Ahn Jae Hyun publicly executing the ikura and the 'umbbajooee' and 'hoobangjooee' - is he seriously crazy ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+484, -5] Na PD also really can't be overzealous with his mouth ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+305, -10] Sigh what's with the ramen at the end, makes me want to eat it

6. [+161, -4] Eun Ji Won's gut feeling is insane... It's daebak that he was correct about shin-mi (Ahn Jae Hyun) hiding the ikura   
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Saturday, November 10, 2018

[Post-Drama Interview] Kim Dong Wook reveals that he thought about giving up on acting

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Q. What are your feelings on wrapping up 'Hand: The Guest'? 
Kim Dong Wook: I feel extremely relieved. It was a drama that wasn't very easy. I'm glad it wrapped up safely and I'm relieved.
Q. With your response, I feel 'relief' more strongly than 'regret'. Was filming that hard?
Kim Dong Wook: Starting from June, we filmed for around 5 months but it was a hard time physically and emotionally. A scene is a scene but it was hard expressing the character Hwa Pyung's feelings. There were a lot of emotional scenes that were really deep and there were many times where I was emotionally worn out because there were a lot of scenes that were heavy and had scary vibes. There were a lot of times when we filmed during the late night and there were a lot of action scenes so it was physically hard too.    
Q. Aren't you happy because as tiring as it was filming, the results were just as good?
Kim Dong Wook: After the drama aired episode 1 and 2, I heard people around me say: "I can't watch it because it's scary". The thing I'm grateful towards the director for is that he maintained the drama's color/identity with perseverance until the end. If he considered ratings and other external factors, we might've been able to compromise but because we didn't, I feel like we were able to see this drama's own charms. I also think that the drama receiving good reactions until the end is because of factors like that.    
Q. Did you know who Park Il Do was when joining the drama?
Kim Dong Wook: It wasn't that we knew until the end but, the three main leads knew who Park Il Do kinda was. I also found out about how they were going to reveal that at the ending after reading the script. I received a lot of contact from my friends with them asking me who Park Il Do is. There was also a person who said, "If you don't tell me, I'm going to end our friendship." My parents also asked. Every time they asked, I would send them a smiling emoticon and replied, "Please watch live until the very end". (laughs)   
Q. "It's his life character", "I knew Kim Dong Wook was good at acting but I didn't know he was this good", "His acting rose" and more good comments poured out. How does it feel getting your acting acknowledged?
Kim Dong Wook: It's really good. I'm thankful. It makes me think whether or not it's the greatest compliment. I don't know if other words can express this feeling. I want to just use all good words. It's really good, I'm happy, and I'm thankful - those words might be average but at this moment, those [words] are my most honest expressions. 
Q. Did you originally like the exorcism genre?
Kim Dong Wook: I don't like it at all. I'm also scared. With our [drama], it was alright because I watched it while knowing the plot. (laughs)
Q. In 'Along with the Gods', you had the role of an evil spirit so you put on makeup all over your body, in this role as well, you were possessed by an evil spirit so visually, you had shocking makeup. 
Kim Dong Wook: So the skin of my face and body is all ruined. Jokingly, I said, "In exchange for the love I received from fans while doing this drama, I lost my health and skin." I think I need to spare some time to recover.
Q. You met Kim Jae Wook who played the role of Choi Yoon, 11 years after 'Coffee Prince'. How is it seeing Kim Jae Wook again? 
Kim Dong Wook: He's the same. It was really comfortable seeing a friend again whom you made during the immature period where you filmed while not knowing much. We joked around a lot and we shared a lot of worries while discussing about things related to acting. We have confidence in each other. That's why whatever that friend does or whatever way he acts, we trust in each other and film while relying on each other. And if a scene we worried about together comes out nicely, we feel joy. As an actor, Jae Wook-ie, his attention is really good. Rather than depending on the talent he has, he's a friend who continues to worry over it and as an actor, he wants to show something more. While filming this time, I depended on him a lot.  
Q. How was your teamwork with Jung Eun Chae who played the role of Jang Kil Young? 
Kim Dong Wook: If it wasn't Eun Chae, it would've been hard to pull this drama to this point. She didn't emerge to the exterior that much but it was possible because actor Jung Eun Chae is quiet and endured firmly. She could've passed out because she was worn out but she never once said she was tired and she endured everything. That was a big help for the drama. I'm really thankful towards Eun Chae and I'm proud. This is something the director, Jae Wook, and I all agree on.  
Q. Since you debuted in 2004, it's been 15 years since your debut. What is the driving force that helped you endure this long period as an actor? 
Kim Dong Wook: The biggest strength was my family. At any moment, my family was the existence that gave me the most strength and they're the reason I need to live fiercely and strongly. And every time I wanted to give up, there were always people next to me who held my hand. It's not a specific person but because I had people who gave me strength during those moments [of wanting to give up], I feel like that's why I was able to endure it up until now.  
Q. Does that mean that you had moments where you wanted to give up on acting?
Kim Dong Wook: Of course. There were many times. There were times where I was able to easily pass through it and there were serious times. Those moments occasionally come. 
Q. Because you were able to endure those difficult times, don't you think that's why we were able to see you as Soo Hong in 'Along with the Gods' and Hwa Pyung in 'Hand: The Guest'. As an actor, you had an amazing 2018. This year is ending, what are your end of the year plans?
Kim Dong Wook: After finishing 'Along with the Gods 1', during an interview, I said, "I hope 2018 passes by instantly and busily" - it really feels like it passed by like that. In a split second, so many things happened. It was a year where I was thankful. For the end of the year, I don't have anything specially planned, but for now, I plan to spend it while resting.  

1. [+235, -0] I can't imagine Yoon Hwa Pyung being played by someone who isn't Kim Dong Wook. To the actor-nim who more and more played the character charmingly, I'll look forward to you in the future as well

 2. [+144, -0] It makes me wonder if he can really act well this much and he seems really smart (t/n: This is a compliment - sorry if the wording is a bit weird)

 3. [+100, -0] It was a drama that was addicting, the after effect is huge, other dramas aren't exciting... Both of you make sure to go get a physical exam and please come back quickly healthily in a good drama~ 

 4. [+68, -0] I was really immersed and enjoyed watching it, I'm so sad it ended and Dong Wook's acting ✌✌✌

 5. [+66, -0] Hwa Pyung-ie hyung, let's go for a second season~~~~        
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[SPOILERS!!!][Beauty Inside Roundup] Episode 11 + 12

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Nationwide ratings for episode 11: 4.147% (cr. Nielsen Korea)

1. [+2728, -9] I'm not that worried about Kang Sara but Chae Yoo Ri is a minefield

2. [+1429, -18] It's all alright if Sara, the secretary, and even the CEO knows about the secret but it's not okay for Chae Yoo Ri

3. [+1289, -10] At the end, it was a bit touching and not worrisome because Sara's eye gaze was that she was worried after learning about her oppa's secret but Chae Yoo Ri is a bit worrisome, I hope nothing happens 

4. [+726, -8] Sara seems like she's going emotionally hurt but Chae Yoo Ri.. she's really worrisome.. Don't both Se Gye..

5. [+704, -18] Lee Da Hee is so~~~ pretty 

6. [+246, -3] Am I the only one uncomfortable with that Chae Yoo Ri.. It kept feeling like she was cutting off my pulse 

Original Source (X Sports News via Naver): 'Beauty Inside' Seo Hyun Jin disappears in front of Lee Min Ki

Nationwide ratings for episode 12: 4.759% (cr. Nielsen Korea)

1. [+5329, -27] Writer-nim, why are you doing this,... We were good at the beginning, please get rid of Chae Yoo Ri

2. [+3093, -31] Lee Da Hee is a really innocent character ㅠㅠㅠ When Ahn Jae Hyuk said he's going to be a priest, she said let's negotiate with God - when she started praying, I thought she was so freaking cute 

3. [+2111, -24] Please... Get rid of Chae Yoo Ri... Please...

4. [+1259, -21] Wow it's a plot development's ending that you can't see in Korean dramas ㄷㄷ

5. [+943, -17] I hope it's a happy ending... I hope Seo Do Jae is happy 
↪ [+52, -0] [A happy ending] For Se Gye, Woo Mi, Eun Ho, and Sara too ㅜㅜ

6. [+643, -3] Chae Yoo Ri is a really weird person.. It's a bit iffy that she's obsessed with Han Se Gye.. and thinking that people transform that thought itself is.. It's not normal..
↪ [+46, -0] Chae Yoo Ri is Park Il Do
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