Writing Prompt 52: Something that makes you smile

Tae Hyung's fan test for Go Mi Nye

Her answers were priceless!

Props that tell stories

So I thought of this list awhile back, but never posted it. Here's my imaginary wishlist from my favorite silver screen and T. V. screen stories.

1. The Evenstar Necklace from The Lord of the Rings
(I actually own this one)

This pendant literally symbolizes the story of Aragorn and Arwen. And the necklace itself seems pretty durable considering it has survived battle after battle with Orcs, a rough landing in the river, hike after hike in the mountains, a few horse rides, and finally a passage to the undead and back.

2. The Ruby of StormHold from StarDust

This prop tells the story of how Yvaine came to StormHold and how Tristan became king. This is another durable piece of jewelry because it goes through a crash, a trail in the wild, a witch fire incident, a trip through the sky and of course, the ultimate magical showdown, a starburst.

3. Time Turner necklace from Harry Potter

Let's face it. It would be amazing to go back in time, and I like the way the movie made it happen. Hermoine knew how to go to all her classes and be on time. She knew the secret to College years in advance!

4. Katara's Necklace from Avatar the Last Airbender
(I own this one too)

(http://ivy-kun.deviantart.com/art/Katara-s-Necklace-169905575)

I love the story behind this necklace. It was carved by Master Pakku for Katara's
grandmother, but she refused his proposal and kept the gift. She then passed the necklace down to her daughter, Katara's mother, and it was inherited by Katara when her mother died. She treasures it because it is all she has left of her mother, and still wears it, even once Korra becomes the avatar.

5. The MockingJay Pin from The Hunger Games
(I finally found this one)

This pin is more than it seems. It represents hope and triumph over the Capital. There's a story behind this piece of jewelry, and Katniss learns the tale before she volunteers for The Hunger Games. A symbol in itself, the pin tells the story of freedom and power.

6. The Star Locket from Sailor Moon

This item tells the story of the Moon Kingdom's fall and Sailor Moon's past. It looks authentic and real, with the theme for Sailor Moon playing and the crescent moon spinning around. It is such a lovely locket and it seems mythological to the Sailor Moon world. (This has been on my wish list for years!)

7. Hairpin and PigRabbit from You're Beautiful
(I own these :)

This prop tells a cute story that has to do with Go-Min-Nyue's charm and Hwang-Tae-Young's fears. Tae-Young was afraid of rabbits, and a pig chased him while he was visiting Go Min-Nyue's hometown. He bought Go Min-Nyue the hairpin when her hairpin broke and actually paid 100 dollars for it, even though the pin was only 3 dollars. (He was so embarrassed that he left without his change)
Once Go-Min-Nyue teases him about rabbits, Tae-Young decides to set the record straight. He makes a "PigRabbit" for her and gives it to her with the hairpin.

8. Precious Moments SnowGlobe from My Girl
(I also own this one)

Yu-rin doesn't know when her birthday is. Her father tells her that he only remembers that it was snowing, so every time it snows, Yu-Rin celebrates her birthday. After she tells Gong-chan this, he buys her a snow globe and the snow globe symbolizes the family that Yu-rin has created throughout the show.

9. The Labyrinth book from Labyrinth

Unforntuately, this prop was literally a prop. There was no story called The Labyrinth, but
it looks so nice that I think it would be neat if they republished the movie novel in this fashion. I remember watching this movie and wishing I could read the original story, before I knew that it wasn't based off of a book.

10. The "K" necklace from Dream High

 This necklace is passed on over and over again throughout the story of Dream High. Each student gets it and achieves some part of their dream, but they don't keep it for long, passing it on to someone else for luck. In the end, the popstar K, which could be anyone of the main characters, keeps it as a parting gift from someone they love.

Kdrama month prompt 20: Your Best Actress

It's a tie.

Park Shin Hye and Shin Min Ah have performed different roles that are complex and at times seem a little challenging. My favorite role of Park Shin Hye is Ko Mi Nyeo/Ko Mi Nam. My favorite role of Shin Min Ah is a tie between Miho and Arang.

Kdrama month prompt 19: Your Best Actor

It's a tie.

Both Jang Keun Suk and Kim Soo Hyun have acted in a variety of roles and performed very complex and impressive lead roles. Sam SongDong and Tae Kyung are my favorite roles they have performed.

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 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

Polyvore Set- Kdrama Addict

This was inspired by my favorite Kdramas and recent discoveries. The outfit is from Queen Inhyun's Man. The Pig Rabbit and earrings are from You're Beautiful. The shoes are inspired by Gil Da Ran's shoes in KBS's BIG. The bag was similar to one in My Girl and Goong S. The hair band is similar to one in My Princess. I also used a template with the theme of Spring.

http://www.polyvore.com/kdrama_addict/set?id=51319786

Silhouettes by Swimming With Dolphins

This song has been stuck in my head all week because it is awesome! And it reminds me of the You're Beautiful Korean Drama. When Tae Hyung tells Go Mi Hyu to stay in the light where he can see her ^_^