Ah! K-dramas

This Spring through fall I've been watching a lot K-dramas. You'll probably know which I'll be talking about. I'll tell you right now Dream High 2, Big, and Love Rain did not make the list because they freak'n disappointed me but I did love The King 2 Heart and I Do, I Do were the best two dramas of this summer.Oh, how could I forget Roof Top Prince that was emotional roller coaster and I loved the ending.So if like R.T.P than you should the Moon Embracing the Sun [remember butterfly].
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 The first fav fall drama which come on Monday and Tuesday is Faith, staring Min ho of Boys Over Flowers and he is the Finest General in this period piece but also the beautiful Kim Hee-Seon as the heavenly doctor.

I'll tell you  guys I was never into period pieces but this one is AMAZING along side Arang and the Magistrate(Marang), that comes on Wednesday and Thursday. Staring my favorite super natural girl Shin Min-A as Arang. If you haven't watched My Girlfirend is Gumiho(nine-tailed fox) then I suggest you watch both of them. Lets not forget Lee Joon-Gi as the handsome kickass magistrate.These both dramas kind of reminds of Inu Yasha and Rurouni Kenshin lol.

Now, if your fan of F(x) than you know that Sulli is playing the main character Jae-Hee Goo/ Koo along with Minho of Shinee and  Lee Hyun-Woo in the remake of Japanese's Hana Kimi also called To The Beautiful You. Let's just say SM has a lot influence in the this drama. But the actors are amazing, funny and ageyo/ageha but I have not gotten to watch the original yet and I don't know if I will. But this drama is very similar to You're Beautiful so should check that drama out as well.

Last but not least Panda and Hedgehog, this cheesy k-drama that the plot is sort of a puzzle. It's funny I have not watched any food or drink dramas yet until now, I guess I don't follow the hype. Lee- dong hae( I watched him in Skip Beat/Extravagant Challenge this summer and loved it) is hedgehog with unknown pass and Yoon Seung-Ah plays Panda Yang which she totally turns into when in distress. Also like mention that Yoo so-young from Dream High 2 is in this and voice reminds of Fran from the Nanny. . .lol.

In early spring they had announced  they were releasing Paradise Kiss  I was excited to watch it b/c Mysoju usually has J movies up with in a month or two.(recently Mysoju has gotten copyrighted strike from SBS so it will be while before they come back.) I seriously thinks it annoying, some of the younger generation would really love to watch these shows, some of tjem don't have jobs but they have web but the government in the states is all over it block one thing after the other, next this might as well be ruled by late 80's Chinese gov't for Christ sakes.

  

Your probably wondering what made me get into dramas well it was my mom but my first drama that I fully watched was the Taiwanese drama adaption of Japanese manga MARS. They had aired twice here in the states around 1 pm but there was no subs when it first aired so I would stay up all night watching it on my mom's dell. Plus I had been collecting the manga and so I got see the whole story.But the first foreign drama I watched was La fea mas Bella, they had made updated one called Llena de amor full of huge plot twist.
 

Where do I watch my dramas?

 I use to watch them on Mysoju because my friend recommended it but then Viki came along so I watch 90% of my dramas there, if not then 10% on kimchi drama but they have pop ups.

Netflix and also is carrying recent k-dramas like City hunter, Tamra Island, Paradise Kiss and etc. Hopefully they'll add more of the popular shows of this year.

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Gaint But Amazing

This art exhibition was amazing and if your tired of seeing the same thing being overly exploited over and over again here in the US of Japanese culture, then this will not disappoint. You will come to appreciate the media that come from Japan American or any other minority interpretation of American pop culture from very creative minds of the Giant Robot Family. The Optimus Prime who transformed this amazing branded name is Eric Nakamura, Publisher / Editor of Giant Robots.

Eric graduated from UCLA with a degree in East Asian Studies. He got his start in magazine making through a stint at Larry Flynt Publications. In addition to publishing issues of GR, Nakamura has made an independent movie called Sunsets, shot photos for punk rock bands, and designed t-shirts. Eric can be found at Giant Robot Stores in West LA. His writings are now found daily at www.giantrobot.com

 

If, your up for the challenge go check out the exhibition, but if your a little lazy I went to the exhibition for you and had a great time walking around the museum  and wondering how long it's been since I've last visited it lol. They had food, drinks and beers, I was in heaven. Finally, I got to try my first Japanese beer, KIRIN. . .let me tell you I'm not to fond of beer unless it's fruity or sweet but it's like drinking soda if wondering because you burp a lot. They also had live band and DJ play through ou the night. Oh yeah, LT Plaza was open so walked around and bought somethings I shouldn't have, never drink then shop (hint: Maneki Neko shop). I also that the macaroon place I told you about is in the Little Tokyo haul; it's called Lette actually moved into the plaza now (YAY!) There also pizza place I forgot to mention in the haul that's call Mr. Pizza. . .best service and food service is hot to order. I had tried their Hawaiian pizza and taste better then the one's I've tasted (cough cough. . .I think they don't use canned pineapple).

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KCON' 12

If you weren't able to get Big Bang tickets well, you still have time to get these tickets. . .

I know guys this month I've been posting mostly on ads for events but I had to share it with guys. Plus Big Bang tickets sold out so fast and people are selling extra tickets. . .what happen to being able to buy your own freak'n ticket and being happy and excited to pick your seat or add it to the checkout. If this is how it's going be for K-Pop tickets then I don't know how I'm going to able pay for all the over priced tickets people are trying to sell; like what I'm trying to do for Big Bang. Oh and to guys there is petition going out to have another Big bang concert so, you sign it if your VIP who missed out on getting tickets.

Anyways, from what I've read it's this first year of KCON

This is very exciting right, are very first K-Pop convention in California. KCON is in partnership with MNET so, "Thank You" for appreciating the global movement of K-Pop.

About KCON

KCON is the first-ever large scale convention dedicated to the hottest entertainment coming out of Korea including K-pop, K-drama and Korean movies. The event will be produced by Mnet. KCON will be a full-day event ranging from autograph signing sessions and celebrity panels to contests and fan workshops aimed at everyone from the super fan of K-pop and K-drama to those ready to be initiated into the global Korean Wave. Capping off a day of total Korean entertainment immersion will be a star-studded K-pop concert. KCON hopes to establish an annual flagship event that will improve the American fan experience by providing an affordable way for them to connect with each other as well as artists and professionals in the K-pop industry.  

So, who is performing?

 

4MINUTE, B.A.P. , EXO-M, G.NA, NU'EST, VIXX and much much more.

And don't forget the actives with your favorite artist and web personality like Jen (from head to toe),  Dumbfoundead, Simon and Martna through out the day. Doors open at 10 am and concert beings at 7:30 pm. This all goes down at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California.

So you won't want to miss this.

  NOLZA

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Sakura Bomb at its Scariest and Calling all Gals

Tune in Tokyo announces "GAL-OWEEN" at 2nd Street Jazz on Friday, October 12th, featuring musical guests APOCALIPSTICK! This event marks our Fourth Anniversary of presenting the best in J-Pop, K-Pop and Asian Rock to clubs and events around Los Angeles! We want to invite all our friends to join us for this special occasion!

It's Halloween season, and at Tune in Tokyo, that means GAL-OWEEN! We'll be celebrating Japanese Gal Fashion with a sexy, spooky twist! Straight from Shibuya 109, join us for a night of

glitz, sparkle and rock n roll at Little Tokyo's best venue for live music!

The Tune in Tokyo DJs will be spinning J-Pop + K-Pop all night! DJs Greg Hignight, Del, Tora, Ally and RisaLight welcome everyone to commemorate four years of fun, fashion and cutting edge global music!

Halloween costumes and Gyaru-Kei (Gal) Attire encouraged! We'll also be having a contest for "Best Halloween Gal"!

Admission is $10, ages 15+ (ID required). A $5 drink ticket is included with cover. The event runs from 8:30 PM - 2 AM.

319 E 2nd Street, Suite 114, Los Angeles, California 90012

Come join us October 13th for a Halloween dinner party.
This ticket is good for one admission to the first ever Fairytale Boutique event! Join your friends and meet the creators of Automatic Honey David Klingbeil and Alexander Cifuentes.
Tickets inclued a buffet style dinner, tea and dessert! Tickets are limited so please purchase them in advance.
Event begins at 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

General Halloween Dinner Party Event Ticket

$40.00

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Giant Robot

Japanese American National Museum

100 N Central Ave., Los Angeles, California 90012

6:00pm until 10:00pm

The Japanese American National Museum presents Giant Robot Biennale 3, its third show in conjunction with Eric Nakamura, owner of Asian American pop culture juggernaut Giant Robot. The expansive show features a gallery of eight emerging artists along with a customized vinyl figure collection. . .

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GiantRobot

2062 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90025

 Giant Robot is proud to present Misty Fog’s Combat Rock, an exhibition featuring Le Merde and Kiyoka Ikeda of kaiju toy company, Gargamel.

Known for his hand sculpted figures, Le Merde has worked tirelessly on a new direction in his work. This exhibit will focus on Le Merde’s Misty Fog line of figures. New items will include: New T-shirt, New Beer Koozie, 4 new Coaster prints. 4 color art pieces and various customs of the new sculpts. Also scheduled is a new figure release. . .

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