Writing Prompt 52: Something that makes you smile

Tae Hyung's fan test for Go Mi Nye

Her answers were priceless!

Kdrama month prompt 15: Your Favorite Ending

My Girl: episode 16

I really love the way this episode summed everything up and drew a conclusion to Yu-Rin's situation. I particularly loved the snow globes that she found on the roof, that Gong-Chan had collected for her since she had to leave. But my favorite scene is the conference that Yu-Rin sets up. She plans on telling a lie in order to "scam" her way out of Gong-chan's life and remove herself from her situation as an imposter. After she goes so far as to make up a plan, the lie is so ridiculous that Gong-chan's family finally realizes that Yu-Rin actually cares about them. It was an important lesson for Yu-Rin, who never relied on anyone, that she could be accepted as she was.

Kdrama month prompt 7: Your Favorite Line/s by a Male Lead Character

“You’re listening now, aren’t you? It’s so bright here, and your side is so dark that I can’t see you. Please, don’t be where I can’t see you! Come to where I can see you. Give me permission to see you.” – Tae Kyung

I love this quote because it relates to an earlier scene where Tae Kyung found out that Go Mi Nam liked him. His way of admitting his feelings was to tell Go Mi Nam that he could see her clearly and he gave her permission to like him. This may seem to be a pompous line to some people, but Go Mi Nam was struggling with her feelings for Tae Kyung and didn't believe that she should be where he could see her, because he was a star, while she was the moon. He could shine bright, but Go Mi Nam was convinced she couldn't shine on her own.
Something similar is going on in this scene. Tae Kyung is asking for permission to see her. This simple question is a very symbolic line that shows not only how much Tae Kyung has changed, but also how much he cares for her. This dialogue also fits the scene because Tae Kyung is standing on stage, in the spotlight, while Go Mi Nam is somewhere in the crowd, in the dark.

Kdrama month prompt 6: Your favorite song from a Kdrama OST

 "Fox Rain" by Lee Sun Hee

This one was so hard to choose. I love a lot of OSTs from Kdramas and listen to the Your Beautiful, My Girl, A Gentleman's Dignity, Goong S and The Moon That Embraces the Sun OSTs all the time. So I finally chose "Fox Rain" by Lee Sun Hee from the My Girlfriend is a Gumiho OST. The Kdrama relates Miho's story to the original fairy tale of the Little Mermaid, but has a few twists on its own. That's how the song "Fox Rain" sounds. It's like a fairy tale story told from the point of view from Miho, the nine tailed fox, or even The Little Mermaid herself.

Kdrama month prompt 1: Your Favorite Kdrama

You're Beautiful may not have been the first Kdrama I watched, but it was the first Kdrama I became engrossed in. I've probably watched this drama more times than I can count. I became fascinated with the Kpop celebrity theme, and I loved the complexity of the characters. The symbolism also drew me in. Reoccurring themes like stars, light and darkness helped expand the story and reflect some of the dynamics of the characters.  These writers knew how to keep you in suspense, yet gave you some hints as to what was coming in the near future. I also liked how human the characters were. There wasn't a single character that I abhorred or didn't understand. Even the worst character, Hwang Tae Young's mother had a specific grudge that held her back, and made sense based on the habits of her character. What I loved about this drama's plot was how they took the pop idol stereotype and broke it down to show the real people that lived under it. You learn about Kpop idols along with Go Mi Nam, a complete outsider to this idea of the world. I also like how Go Mi Nam creates her own family with these idols while trying to reconnect with her own family. She grows with each mistake and becomes more comfortable with who she is once she realizes who she can be. This drama was really focused on the complex characters, but it also held a comedic element to the situation and balanced tragedy and comedy really well.  

K Drama fashion wish list

1. The blue dress and white blouse from Queen Ihyun's Man

2. Any hair band or hair clip featured in My Princess

3. Star Jacket from You're Beautiful

4. Sheer Polka Dot shirt from KBS BIG

5. Park Ha's outfit during ding dong ditch in Rooftop Prince

6.  Tiara Hair clip from Ikemen Desu Ne

7. Plaid shirt and white dress from My Girlfriend is a Gumiho

My theory on KBS Big

Because every Kdrama viewer has one.
First of all, my idea started after I read this theory online. This theory actually mentions 49 days as well, which involved a similar situation of a soul borrowing a body that is related by blood.
This is the first time I have ever heard of a savior sibling, but I think it is a plausible theory.
The Hong Sisters are known for making every detail relevant in their dramas. In My Girl, the mystery involved a cousin that was an underlying threat between the family dynamic and the relationship between Yoo Rin and Gong Chan. In You're Beautiful the mystery was Go Mi Nam and Go Min Nye's mother and Tae Hyung's mother's connection to their father. My Girl Friend is A Gumiho had an even more important mystery of how to prevent Dae-woong's death from happening in order for Mi ho to become a human.
A lot of people seem to think that Yoon Jae will die. This is possible, but considering the emotional pattern of the drama, I don't think that will happen.
Another thing about Hong Sister's dramas, the clues are always right there in front of your face. There's a reason they keep showing the book and the drawing over and over again, it plays an important role in the plot. If Yoon Jae did save Kang Kyung Joon's life in the past, there's a reason why Kang Kyung Joon is in his body now. It is a debt repaid for a life being saved.
Now, there are two theories going on about Kang Kyung Joon's body being in a coma. Either, Yoon Jae is dead, or Yoon Jae's soul is dormant in Kang Kyung Joon's body. But there's also the fact that in 49 days, two souls could exist in one body, if one soul was dormant.
I think this is the case for Yoon Jae, but not completely. Because Kang Kyung Joon and Yoon Jae are connected, it is possible that Yoon Jae is aware of what is happening with his body, but he is asleep in Kang Kyung Joon's body.
I know that a lot of people are upset that Yoon Jae will come back, but if you look at this from a writer's perspective, he has to. We have to learn the connection between Yoon Jae and Kang Kyung Joon. Whether they are siblings or donor matches, it is important to reveal the true reason behind their connection. Now it is true that Yoon Jae has not been painted as a pretty character. And even when Yoon Jae was Yoon Jae, we never saw him speak, act or react enough to discover what type of person he is. I guarantee that this was on purpose. In order to make Kang Kyung Joon appear more lively and fun, Yoon Jae has to be quiet and passive. This could be because of his role in the connection between him and Kang Kyung Joon.
All the crushes and relationships are no accident either. The foreshadowing of Gil Da Ran and Kang Kyung Joon came early in the first episode when Gil Da Ran noticed Kang Kyung Joon, but it is revealed in episode 2 that she didn't notice Yoon Jae at all. The relationship between Yoon Jae and Gil Da Ran is also a mystery because we only get bits and pieces through flash backs and Gil Da Ran's explanations that are bias in her favor. From what we have seen, I'm not convinced that Yoon Jae liked Gil Da Ran, or loved her. He cared for her, but he seemed to ask her out of guilt or duty more than anything. This is especially true if he cheated on her like the Hong Sisters are leading us to believe.
My theory is similar to Panda's, but I'm not convinced that Yoon Jae actually wanted to marry Gil Da Ran. The only characters that have expressed serious interest in her are Kang Kyung Joon and Teacher Na. Even in Gil Da Ran's colorful flash backs, Yoon Jae seems to be obligated to her but not interested.
Kang Kyung Joon will probably be Gil Da Ran's love interest in the end, but whether he is in Yoon Jae's body or his own remains a mystery. I doubt that Yoon Jae will die, but there is no doubt he will return and explain all the mysteries surrounding his proposal to Gil Da Ran, connection to Kang Kyung Joon, and decision regarding Se Young.

Great Dialogue (Spoilers for KBS BIG episode 6)

 Said by Kang Kyung Joon in Yoon Jae's body:
"The bait is Kang Kyung Joon. Just take it. There is only one person in this world who knows me best, and that person is you, Gil Da Ran. This isn't a rod that can just catch one fish when there are many. This rod can only hold on to one specific fish. It is is very sad fishing rod. That's why, Gil Teacher. Please bite."

This confession happens in KBS BIG during episode 6. I loved the way this was done. To clarify, this is a complicated situation where Kang Kyung Joon is stuck in the body of a Yoon Jae. He has liked Gil Da Ran for a long time, but she only sees Yoon Jae and not Kang Kyung Joon. But in reality, Yoon Jae cheated on her while Kang Kyung Joon has always treated her with kindness. Not only was the moment a very important confession, but it clarified just how much Kang Kyung Joon cares for Gil Da Ran despite the difficult circumstances. Great dialogue Hong Sisters! And amazing acting Gong Yoo and Lee Min Jung! ^_^

During my script writing classes, we were told to make a list of memorable and well done dialogue from movies, TV shows and even novels. This particular scene will be recorded in my list, as it accomplishes  many things. It uses a kind of word play that is specific to Kang Kyung Joon and Gil Da Ran. It conveys the change in emotion from the fun loving Kang Kyung Joon, to the serious and caring Kang Kyung Joon. This also puts Gil Da Ran in a situation she had not anticipated and raises the stakes for the plot. It is a huge step for both characters as they have both grown from such a strange situation.