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Korea is riding on the "hallyu" movement - the globalization of Korean dramas (K-dramas).  Whether it's Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China or the U.S., viewers who watch Korean dramas are enamored by the "real" acting and fascinating stories that unfold before their eyes.

K-dramas are a refreshing change for many, and some, like Winter Sonata, take them back to first loves.  Others like, Dae Jang Geum, tell about history in a fascinating way with rich costumes and realistic sets.

While some viewers may find them too "mild" for their taste, many others will be thrilled to find tasteful, endearing programming that reels them in and leaves them wanting more...and more...and more....and then they're hooked only to find that they are part of the "hallyu" movement. 



Buying Korean Dramas

If you are interested in buying Korean dramas, be careful where you buy them.  Buying from eBay and other sites may be less expensive, but as the saying goes "you get what you pay for."

From personal experience, buying off of eBay or other sites usually results in bootleg or illegal copies of the dramas which results in poor picture quality.  Some bootleg copies also have very poor English subtitles, ranging from jibberish to excessive foul language.  The only site we use and recommend, because of the excellent quality of the DVDs and English subtitles, is YesAsia.com. YesAsia.com is the only authorized distributor of Korean DVDs in North America.  

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AsianInfo's Review of ASTA Magazine

A Treat for Korean Drama Fans

K-Drama fans aren't just from Korea, as is evidenced by the explosion of dramas available in a multitude of languages.  But for those who read English, a new treat is in store.  YesAsia, the leading Internet source for Asian entertainment products, has introduced ASTA Magazine.

To be honest, the first issue I received disappointed me.  Not because of the photos, which were great, but because of the articles.  Although the few articles that were in English were pretty good, albiet with grammatical and spelling errors, the majority of the articles I was interested in weren't translated.  That is - they were in Korean.  

But my opinion has since changed.  YesAsia asked for a review of the magazine I received, which I gladly gave.  Believe me it was a long list of things I thought should be improved. Since that time, the magazine has been overhauled.  When I received my July 2006 copy, and I was definitely surprised by the changes.  

The magazine is not a "Vogue" type, in that it's an inch or so thick, on the contrary it's about a 1/4" thick, but is larger (approx 9" x 12" give or take a little) than standard paper in the U.S..  It's full color, which is great when you want a clear picture of your favorite star.  The photos are crisp and clear. Every article is in English and the articles had good spelling and grammar, although I'll admit the text layout on some articles could be worked on.  It was packed with information and photos about K-drama stars and I really think it is a must have for any "die hard" drama fan.

Bottom line, if you're the type of person who just has to know the details behind the scenes in dramas or if you just want to know a little more about your favorite actor/actress - ASTA TV International Edition magazine is for you.



18 Year Old Bride
(a.k.a. Sweet 18)
KBS 2003

Starring:

Yoon Jung Sook ~ Han Ji Hae (Hye)
Kwon Kyuk Jun ~
Lee Dong Jun

General Synopsis:

Living life as a responsibility-free high school senior, Jung Sook gets into trouble when she is caught dancing at a night club by a district attorney.  But that is just the beginning of surprises in her life...she finds out that when she was a baby, her grandfather set up an arranged marriage...to an older man!

This drama is about Jung Sook's trials in avoiding the arranged marriage while trying to find the "true love" she literally bumped into on the street.  But ultimately, the discovery of love in an unexpected place is sweet to watch.

A story of immaturity, coming of age and the realization of true love.

Review:

Excellent - but probably geared more for females than males.  It's not a serious drama, nor is it straight comedy, but a delightful mix of the two.

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Sweet 18 Soundtrack

 


 

A Delicious Proposal
MBC

Starring:

Hyo Dong ~ Jung Joon
Hee Ae ~ Song Ye Jin
Shin Ae ~ So Yu Jin
             
~ So Ji Sub
              ~ Ji Sung
Delivery guy ~ Kwon Sang Woo
Hyo Dong's father ~ Park Geun Hyung

General Synopsis:

Any Korean drama fan looking at the cast of A Delicious Proposal will certainly be intrigued. This is in fact the debut drama of Son Ye Jin, who would later go on to star in film April Snow and drama Alone in Love. You also get to see the early days of some young actors who would later become mainstays of the industry, including So Ji Sub (Sorry, I Love You), Ji Sung (All In), and particularly Kwon Sang Woo who plays a delivery guy in this drama. A Delicious Proposal was directed by Park Sung Soo of the masterpiece Ruler of Your Own World, and written by Kim In Young of The Secret Lovers.

Hyo Dong (Jung Joon, Strange Man, Strange Woman) treats his customers like kings and serves the best Chinese food in the area, but his restaurant has been struggling for some time. Built on dedication and decades of hard works by his father(veteran Park Geun Hyung), the restaurant has been declining due to the aggressive techniques of their rivals. In the midst of this competition, Hyo Dong gets to know Hee Ae (Son Ye Jin), a charming young girl who frequents the same cooking class. They also meet Shin Ae (So Yu Jin, Seoul 1945), a poor student with a big dream and lots of determination. Hyo Dong falls for Hee Ae, but when he finds out who her father is and how he's connected to his recent troubles, things start to get a little more complicated.

This edition includes the following special features:

  • 20-minute Footage of Sad Love Story

  • 20-minute Footage of Jumong

  • Review:

    Excellent - I remember this drama when it showed years ago.  I loved it and really enjoyed Jung Joon and So Yu Jin.  From what I remember, there were definitely comedic parts mixed with drama.

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    A Love to Kill

    Starring:

    Bok Ku ~ Rain (Bi)
    Han Dan Jung ~ Kim Sa Rang
    Cha Eun Suk ~ Shin Min Ah
    Kim Jun Sung ~ Lee Ki Woo

    General Synopsis:

    Rain plays Bok Ku, an orphan who has sworn to spend the rest of his life with his childhood friend Han Da Jung (Kim Sa Rang), to repay her for saving his life many years previously. However, much against his will Bok Ku falls in love with his own brother's ex-girlfriend. Her name is Cha Eun Suk (Shin Min Ah) and is a famous actress. Bok Ku secretly blames her for his brother's accident that has now left him in a coma. He wrongly believes that she betrayed him and swears revenge. Bok Ku gets a job working as her bodyguard so that he can be close by, and inadvertently falls for her.

    Eun Suk, however is stuck in an engagement against her will. Kim Jun Sung (Lee Ki Woo), heir to a huge family conglomerate - The Hankuk Group - is caught with Eun Suk, and so to avoid a scandal that could damage his family and his company, the couple are forced to get engaged.

    Review:

    Good - If you're a Rain/Bi fan, you definitely have to see it.  For me, it was too violent and too dark.  I didn't like it.  The actors did a good job in their roles, but it was definitely not a "must watch" drama for me.

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    A Love to Kill - Director's Version (English Subtitled) - DVD ALL
                                         
    (not available from US site)

    A Love to Kill - Malaysia Version (Malay/Chinese Subs)
    A Love to Kill - Hong Kong Version
      A Love to Kill Soundtrack Volume 1
      A Love to Kill Soundtrack Volume 2

    A Place to Call Home

    Starring: 

    General Synopsis:

     

    Review:

    Not Reviewed

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    Not available.

     


    Air City
    MBC 2007

    Starring: 

    Han Do-Kyung ~ Choi Ji Woo
    Kim Ji-Sung ~ Lee Jung Jae
    Ha Joon ~ Lee Jin Wook
    Myung Woo ~
    Moon Jung Hee

    General Synopsis:

    It's been a long wait, but Choi Ji Woo finally returns to Korean television with the highly anticipated MBC drama Air City. With the Incheon International Airport as backdrop, the drama follows the work and romance of four airport personnel. Choi Ji Woo stars as Han Do Kyung, a level-headed operations chief who remains cool and calm under all circumstances - until she falls for rash government agent Kim Ji Sung played by movie star Lee Jung Jae (Typhoon), in his first drama role in nine years. Adding to her confusion are her evolving friendships with longtime friend Ha Joon (Lee Jin Wook, Someday) and airport director Myung Woo (Moon Jung Hee, Alone in Love), who happens to be Ji Sung's ex-girlfriend. Boosting the drama's draw even further is screenwriter Choi Wan Kyu, the man behind Jumong, Hur Jun, and countless other popular dramas.

    Review:

    Very Good - I enjoyed this drama.  It's one of the few in recent times that has grabbed my attention.  Uber-skinny Choi Ji Woo does a great job in this thoroughly enjoyable drama.  Eye candy in the form of Lee Jung Jae also give us great acting.  There were a few spots it was a little draggy, but overall, I enjoyed watching Choi Ji Woo and Lee Jung Jae.

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    Air City -
    Regions 1 and 4


    All About Eve
    MBC 2000

    Starring: 

    Jin Sun Mi ~ Chae Rim
    Huh Young Mi ~ Kim So Yeon
    Kim Woo Jin ~ Han Jae Suk
    Yoon Hyung Chul ~
    Jang Dong Gun

    General Synopsis:

    ev.jpg (14683 bytes)Sun Mi lives a princess life with her widowed father, until an accident at his company brings change to her life.  Young Mi, the same age as Sun Mi, hasn't had an easy life and immediately feels compelled to compete with Sun Mi in every aspect of life.

    This is a tale of love and deceit. How much can a person endure before breaking down?  What would be an unforgivable act?

    A story of heartbreak, of unfaltering love and of sacrifice, it is a compelling story to watch.

     

    Review:

    Very Good

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    All About Eve (Taiwan Version XDVD)
    All About Eve (Hong Kong Version)
    All About Eve Soundtrack

     



    All In
    SBS 2003

    Starring:

    Kim In Ha ~ Lee Byung Hun
    Min Su Yon (Angela) ~
    Song Hae Gyo
    Choi Jung Won ~ Ji Sung
    Suh Jin Hee ~
    Park Sol Mi

    Synopsis:

    As a young boy, In Ha learns the "art" of cheating at cards, while helping his uncle.  He also become proficient at getting into trouble, which seems to follow him everywhere, whether he wants it or not.

    To his dismay, cards seem to be his only hope in escaping the trouble of his youth, but they bring him nothing but pain.  Instead of letting this "talent" get him down, he turns his pain into perserverance and eventually.....peace? 

    It's a sad story of good trying to triumph, but evil keeps staying alive - sabotaging his every effort at a "normal" life.

    Review:

    Very Good - this would be excellent except for the violence and the "American" extras overact (i.e., can't act). This is a "must see" for men.

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    All In
    All In Soundtrack
    All In Soundtrack - CD/VCD  - Overseas Version

     


    Alone in Love
    SBS 2006

    Starring:

    Lee Dong-jin ~  Gam Woo Sung 
    Yoo Eun-ho ~  Son Ye Jin
    Gong Joon-pyo ~  Gong Hyung Jin
    Yoo Ji-ho ~  Lee Ha Na
    Kim Mi-yeon ~  Oh Yoon Ah
    Jo Eun-sol ~  Jin Ji Hee
    Min Hyun-joong ~  Lee Jin Wook

    Synopsis:

    Alone In Love is the story of a divorced couple who are still struggling to let go of each other. The drama series follows the couple, Eun Ho and Dong Jin, two ordinary people - not particularly attractive or successful - as they meet and fall in love. The couple get married but when an unforeseen tragedy casts a shadow over their relationship, they agree to cut their losses and get a divorce. But the bond between them is too strong and they are unable to leave each other alone, persistently invading each other's life, offering support, comfort, even matchmaking for the other. But why? If they accept the fact they are destined to be together they will be forced to face their past and confront the tragedy they have spent three years trying to forget about!

    Big screen superstars Son Yae Jin (April Snow, The Art Of Seduction, Summer Scent) and Gam Woo Sung (King And The Clown) star as Eun Ho and Dong Jin, alongside Lee Jin Wook and Oh Yoon Ah (Old Miss Diary) as their new potential love interests.

    Review:

    Good.

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    Alone in Love Soundtrack
    Alone in Love Premium Package
    Alone In Love - US Version Coming Soon!


    April Snow
    Movie

    Starring:

    In Su ~ Bae Yong Jun
    Seo Young  ~ Son Yae Jin

    Synopsis:

    The allure of forbidden love reigns supreme in the long-awaited motion picture, April Snow! Mega-popular actor Bae Yong Joon, star of the smash hit Korean drama Winter Sonata, headlines this highly anticipated romance directed by Heo Jin Ho, the man behind such acclaimed films as One Fine Spring Day and Christmas in August.

    Released in Korea and Japan simultaneously, the film centers on In Su (Bae Yong Joon) as he travels to Korea's east coast after discovering that his wife Su Jin (Im Sang Hyo) was critically injured in a car accident. To In Su's surprise, it seems that she was traveling with a man named Kyung Ho (Ryoo Seung Soo, from The President's Barber), and both of them now lie in the operating room as they undergo treatment for their injuries. While waiting for news of his wife's condition, In-Su meets the man's wife, Seo-Young (Son Ye Jin, from A Moment to Remember) and together, the two of them piece together the devastating truth: their spouses were carrying on an affair.

    Deeply upset by this shocking revelation, the duo's world spins out of control, as they both come to grips with their feelings of sorrow and betrayal. After several chance encounters, the two become closer. Both stay at the same dingy motel, and soon enough, they forge a deep connection. Will they act on their feelings for each other? And if they do succumb to their passions, will it be out of revenge or out of love? The answers await in Heo Jin Ho's April Snow, the stirring romance that swept Asia by storm!

    Review:

    Not reviewed.

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    April Snow Limited Edition - Region 3
    April Snow Another Story : Making of DVD + Photo Album - Region 1, 2, 3

     


    Dream Racer (Asphalt Man)
    SBS

    Starring:

     ~ Lee Byung Hun
     ~ Lee Young Ae
     ~ Jung Woo Sung

    Synopsis:

    Lee Byung Hun stars as a young car designer who desires to start his own car company in Korea. He tries to get assistance from his father, but the family is troubled. His younger brother (Jung Woo Sung) hates their father, and splits to the U.S. to become a car racer. Meanwhile, his sister (Lee Young Ae) flees to the US after conceiving a child with a US army soldier. Can this family achieve their dreams without coming apart at the seams?

    Review:

    Not reviewed.

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    Asphalt Man - Japan Version (R-2)

     


    The Autumn of Chief Hong
    SBS 2004

    Starring:

    Hong Sang Soo ~ Choi Bool Am  
    (Hong Sang Soo's Wife) ~ Kim Hye Jia 

    Synopsis:

    In celebration of their anniversary, SBS produced The Autumn of Chief Hong, a very special drama broadcast in November of 2004. Veteran actor Choi Bool Am stars as Hong Sang Soo, who's just retired from his longtime job as chief of a police box. He and his wife (Kim Hye Jia) have scrimped and saved for years in order to pay for their children's education...but the kids may not necessarily agree with that! A family drama dealing with the common, but still very potent issues of family breakdown, generation gaps, and the upcoming twilight of our lives, The Autumn of Chief Hong earned an audience rating of more than 20%, and also won an award for drama from the Broadcasting Committee Awards in Korea.

    Review:

    Not Reviewed.

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    The Autumn of Chief Hong - Region 3

     


    Autumn In My Heart
    KBS 2000

    Starring:

    Yun Joon Suh ~ Song Seung Hun
    Yun/Choi Eun Suh ~ Song Hae Gyo
    Han Tae Suk ~ Won Bin

    Synopsis:

    Eun Suh lived a wonderful life with her parents and brother Joon Suh, until something happened that changed her life forever.  She went from an idyllic, happy childhood to one filled with strife, hard work and misery - and seemingly unloved in the new circumstances.

    Although she lives her life cheerfully and without regret, she is continually thwarted in achieving true happiness.  

    A sorrowful story that stays tragic.

    Review:

    Very Good - be prepared to shed a few tears.  I was most impressed with the children's acting in the first few episodes - excellent!

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    Autumn in My Heart Soundtrack

     


    Bad Couple
    SBS 2007

    Starring:

    Han Young ~ Choi Jung Yoon
    Kim Dang-ja ~ Shin Eun Kyung
    Kim Se-yeon Chae Min Suh
    Na Dol-soon ~ Byun Jung Soo
    Choi Gi-chan ~ Ryu Soo Young

    Synopsis:

    No synopsis.

    Review:

    Not reviewed.

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    Bad Wife
    SBS

    Starring:

    Mi-Na ~ Shin Ae Ra
    Su Han ~ Son Chang Min

    Synopsis:

    Su Han (Son Chang Min) should be wearing the pants in his family, but after voluntary retirement, the thirty-something year-old man becomes a house-husband. His wife Mi-Na (Shin Ae Ra) becomes the new breadwinner, and a successful one, too. Now the two must adjust to their new, non-stereotypical roles, which are loaded with surprising, but not unrealistic every trials. The two try to make the best of this new relationship, but can they - and their marriage - deal with the changes?

    Review:

    Not Reviewed

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    Bad Wife ~ Region 3
    Bad Wife Soundtrack 


    Bad Woman, Good Woman
    MBC 2007

    Starring:

    Lee Se Yeong ~ Choi Jin Shil
    Song Geon Wu ~ Lee Jae Ryong
    Yun Seo Gyeong ~ Song Hyeon Ae
    Kim Tae Hyeon ~
    Jeon No Min

    Synopsis:

     

    Review:

      Not reviewed.

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    Currently not available.


    Beautiful Days
    SBS 2001

    Starring:

    Min-chul ~ Lee Byung Hun
    Sun-Jae ~ Ryu Si Won
    Yun Soo ~ Choi Ji Woo
    Se Na ~ Lee Jung Hyun

    Synopsis:

    Min-Chul is a charismatic, but emotionally wounded man who hates his father. He bears ill will towards his half-brother, Sun-Jae, but through their continued involvement with the beautiful, caring Yun Soo, and the selfish, but strong-willed Se Na, the brothers have a chance to grow. Share their personal setbacks, bitter rivalries, sudden emotions, and the minor triumphs and surprising tragedies that are a part of being young and in love. For the four of them, these are easily their most challenging, but also their most Beautiful Days

    Review:

    Good  

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    Beautiful Days ~ Region 3 DVD - Japanese Subtitled
    The Memories of Beautiful Days ~ DVD All ~ English Subtitled

     

    Bizarre Bunch a.k.a. Peculiar Woman, Peculiar Man
    KBS 2005

    Starring:

    Lee Hae-in ~ Kim Sung Eun
    Jang Ki-woong  ~ Jung Joon
    Jang Suk-kyun ~ Go Joo Won 
    Kim Jong-nam ~ Kim Ah Joong&nbs