To The Beautiful You, Will It Be As Good?

Hanazakarino Kimitachi e aka For You In Full Blossom aka To The Beautiful You drama is currently being filmed by ours truly, SM Ent, with idols studded cast. Hana Kimi is a Japanese manga which has already been adapted into two J-dramas (2007 and 2011) and one Taiwanese drama, a Korean one is following up next. Like Boys Over Flowers drama – love the Japanese version, dislike Taiwanese version and on the fence with Korean version – the manga was pretty good in my opinion.

The original Japanese drama holds a special place in my heart because it is the first drama I have ever tried after reading the manga. And lived up to the manga unlike most of the drama adaptations which failed miserably. Nakatsu stole my heart away with his personality and humour in the drama. Seriously, who wouldn’t love this guy?

For all the love I have for the manga, I am secretly hoping that it would be as good as the 2007 version, if not, even better. And I have a reason for that. First of all, blame it on Paradise Ranch. Even though TVXQ’s super gorgeous long-legged Changmin was the lead in the drama, it never really picked up after the 3^rd episode. It screamed mediocre acting and it was obvious that SM really did go all out with all the sets. The sets, cinematography and outfits were fabulous; but the acting was horrendous alongside the story-line. Really cliche`.

SM is giving another shot again at drama production with ‘To The Beautiful You’. From what I have been stalking on facebook, the dorm setting looks fantastic. Just gorgeous. I hope they recreate the old dorm room Sano and Mizuki shared because I seriously love that room.

With its idol-studded cast, I am pretty sure it will rake in a decent viewer ratings as long as they have an acceptable story line. I mean, who doesn’t want to watch what goes down in a school filled with flower boys? I seriously want to!! Please let there be a lot of eye-candies!

Moving onto casting, it’s no surprise that SHINee’s very own Flaming Charisma Minho will be playing Sano. No one in SM will ever be as competitive at athletic competitions as that kid. Personal message to Minho “This is the easiest character for you, okay? It’s like you, the actual Minho, in the drama. So don’t disappoint me like you did in Salamander Guru” For the role of Mizuki, I had originally wanted Amber  to play Mizuki’s role but Sulli got the role. SM might have thought Amber wouldn’t be able to pull off the feminine look which Mizuki will transition into later in the drama. But damn, they were wrong! Amber looks good as a girl, too! And she’s attractive as well!  Her friends decided to give her a makeover with pigtails and damn! That girl is super gorgeous! Androgynous looking people, I am so jealous of you right now.  (Taemin, Amber, Donghae, Key, Kevin, Heechul, Luhan, I’m looking at all of you guys)

Nakatsu will be played by, I forgot the name, but he’s someone I am not familiar with so I am not judging here. But I do hope he is as humourous as the original Nakatsu. I love the fact that ZE:A’s Kwanghee will be playing the drama king dorm leader. I seriously love Kwanghee’s loud personality on shows so this character is a perfect fit for him, dramatic and hilarious. Ah…I am so loving the sound of the drama.

The creme de la creme of the drama? SHINee will be singing the theme song AND EXO will be in the drama too! HOW AWESOME IS THAT?!?! FGKJLAJASLKDJELKFJKDKFS!! Ikemen Paradise!!! (meaning: pretty boys paradise!)

I have missed SHINee’s OSTs since Prosecutor Princess & Boys Over Flower and EXO, oh my god, EXO. These kids get really good projects for a rookie group. Kris-sama and Prince Lulu will be in the drama!!! I hope Kris-sama pulls out his English speaking cards, please!! Ah…I seriously am falling in love with the cast already. Good-looking men in kpop industry, why endless?

So, since SM is producing this drama, does that mean I can expect cameos from other artists in the company too? Such as Key? I seriously want to see him in the drama, to be honest. This is my love for the boy speaking. I want to see Key in this drama.. Precious Key is so cute when he acts. SM, Can he play Mizuki’s brother from United States? Please? I mean, he likes to speak English and he can easily pass as Sulli’s brother. Please please please?

To sum everything up –

• I have already fallen in love with cast
• I hope SM pulls this off well or else I’ll flip over, fo sure
• I CANNOT WAIT TO WATCH THIS ALREADY!

What do you think of this drama production? Yey or nay? Will you be watching it when it airs? I seriously am!

Ikemen Paradise for the win!

Until next time.

X
Rosie

EXO: The Initial Phase Of Getting To Know Them

So, since EXO is under my radar, I have been stalking them since I have a lot of freetime on my hand and I am at loose ends almost everyday…and I just realized that I have a sad life. Anyway, I chose to follow EXO-M at the moment and there’s a reason for that. But, let’s get to my impression on each member after getting to see them through interviews, random youtube clips and variety show. If you’re wondering which shows I watched, I watched Happy Camp, YinYueTai  interview and several short interview clips. I recommend Happy Camp, because it is quite funny and you get to see their rookie awkwardness around the MCs who pick on them for fun.

I’ve rambled again, so let’s go go go to my first look/impression!

Kris-sama

Kris Wu aka Dragon Prince – The leader of the group. Commonly known as Duizhang in the fandom and I prefer to call him Kris-sama(post on this will come up later). Mysterious, very demure-looking and doesn’t speak much on the show. His tall, well-composed stature which he carries very well and he has a killer airport fashion. Well, the type of men fashion I like. I like how he doesn’t wear all the attention grabbing clothes and accessories (I’m looking at you GD and Key). He wears smart casual clothes, and when he wears it, it’s like a fashion show runway. Seriously he looks stunning in almost every single airport he had been to(maybe I’m biased) even if he is wearing a simple black t-shirt. Although he started out with this serious and mysterious manner, he has been smiling a lot lately. So, maybe he’s bipolar? Lol, kidding. But he’s definitely the one I’ll be following and keeping my eyes on. Expect more fangirl spazz moments on him alongside Key. Oh, Baby, you need to work on your dance skills, you look stiff.

And this is the hilarious comment Mayo found on facebook: Sometimes, I think Duizhang debuted just with the intent to look hot at the airport. Like, forget about dancing. And singing. And rapping. He is here to fucking stun us at the security gate. 

Isn’t it hilarious?

Lay Zhang Yi Xing

Zhang Yi Xing aka Lay – I like to call him Zhang Yi Xing more so than Lay. SM, Lay is a crisp brand. How could you name an idol with the crisp brand? Are you not aware that fangirls are making fun on it? I don’t understand you, SM. Zhang Yi Xing, you are a bias list ruiner. I didn’t notice him at first but when he played the guitar and sang  “Endless Love” on YinYueTai interview, I died a little inside. He sang really really well and played guitar quite well! Also, the songs he wrote and sang before debut were nice too! I like guys who can write songs, sing well and play a musical instrument. The more I see him, the more attractive he becomes.  Before I learned that his name was Zhang Yi Xing, I thought he was Korean but he is not. And I don’t have a nickname for him, yet. Oh wait, does Diva Lay count? See how he ruins my bias list? By composing, playing guitar, singing decently and being a diva. Oh, Zhang Yi Xing, you’re seriously screwing up my bias list.

Oh, Deer eyed Prince LuLu, you’re so pretty.

Lu Han aka Prince LuLu – A triple threat; main vocal, dancer & the visual cutie.The adorable fake-maknae who possesses deer eyes. I really, really thought he was the maknae until I realized he is the 2^nd oldest in the group. And when EXO at Disney Land photoset landed on my tumblr page, he was the cutest one. I mean, Dude, how can you effortlessly rock apple hair at 22 while looking like a kid? Oh wait, he’s not the only one. Onew pulled it off once and sent all the fangirls into tizzy. But he’s adorable, cute and fluffy to boot like an adorable teddy bear. Again…I thought he was a Korean before I found out that he’s from Beijing. He can solve Rubik’s cube!!! Go watch SMFashionistas’  W photoshoot, that boy has got skills. You can see how well he can play by the way he flicks the rows like a pro and not twist and turn the cube like a noob. *points at self*

Chen aka Kim Jong Dae

Chen aka Chen Chen –LOL. The name Chen Chen cracks me up big time. He is the member who took my attention with his impressive vocals, . First person in the group who didn’t use his looks to get my attention. So, props to that. Nationality wise, I thought he was Chinese but actually he’s a Korean. Surprising, right? Maybe his Chinese name was implying that he’s a Chinese by default but he’s not. He doesn’t speak much during interviews since he’s a bit timid and shy which is to be expected since Chinese is not his first language.

Kim Baozi

Xiumin aka Kim Baozi – The oldest member in the group and, like Luhan, he doesn’t look like it. His chubby cheeks are what makes him memorable as his trademark feature. He has a decent voice and dances well. Very smiley, adorable and an aegyo machine. He doesn’t radiate aegyo naturally.  He has to bring it out but when he does, it’s adorable like a real live baozi. Lol. I wish I have more to talk about him more than his chubby cheeks and decent voice, really. I only have Kim Baozi …. Sorry, Baozi, you have to talk more during interviews and entertain me. Or stun me with your airport fashion? Oh! He’s Korean, mind boggled yet? I was when I found out he’s from Korea. Seriously, why do some Korean members give the impression that they are Chinese and vice versa?

Wushu Gucci Panda Maknae Tao

Tao aka Wushu Gucci Panda Maknae – The adorable baby of the goup who gives out the feeling that he will bully all his hyungs. His wushu moves in the teasers are just oh-so-awesome. So fierce. The nickname needs a lot of explanation. Wushu because he can play Wushu and quite good at it, apparently. Gucci because of his addiction to Gucci brand. Panda because he has some serious case of dark circles. Maknae for obvious reason the title is implying.  He looks so bad ass, right? Considering he does Wushu and has this “I-don’t-give-a-damn” aura around him. But man, he cried during an interview while sending out a video message to EXO-K in Korea.

baby Panda (cr: cydnie-exo.tumblr.com)

I find this very touching. And I refuse to believe that he is a 93-er like Taemin! I refuse! Taemin still looks lika a baby! Tao looks young but in a different way from Taem? Taemin is more like adorable and adored kid in the family while Tao looks like a mischievous kid. Maybe the different concept behind two different groups differentiated the ways the members look.

So, did you enjoy my painfully long essay of EXO: the initial phase of getting to know them?

Oh wait, Member Analysis, The Boyband Theory!

Kris: The well-raised son in the family, mysterious, charismatic and quiet leader
Lay Zhang Yi Xing: The dancing machine and sexy main vocalist having the possibility of becoming a diva
Luhan: The adorable fake maknae with feminine features and all-rounder
Xiumin: The aegyo machine
Chen: The quiet vocalist who doesn’t talk much
Tao: The maknae who gives bad boy aura

Take your pick girlies. Take you pick. There’s one for everyone.

See you soon!

X
Rosie