My story with KDrama | List of my favorite KDrama

March 28, 2018

[Updated: 23-May-2020]
Nowadays, even teenagers know what’s kdrama is all about.

WHAT IS KDRAMA?
K-Drama comes from the word itself, Korean drama. It comes with different series/episodes wherein you will spent it with your whole heart watching every scene.
There’s a different kind of feeling when you’re infront of the screen trying to witness the moment that you’ve been waiting for to happen (somewhat in your own life too, am I right? coz that’s what I wish for..kinda :D)

I dont know where and when i started to enjoy kdramas. But I’ll tell you guys honestly that there’s this saying, “once you started, you can never go back” and this is what I feel right now almost everytime when I start a new drama series on my rest days. I usually watch for a new series on my rest day but I can’t help it, I just take my time to watch even on break at the office because I cant resist the cuteness of the main characters of the drama. Like what?! I'm just a simple person who really like ugh! you know the feeling if your a Korean drama fan too. It’s surreal in a way that we are the one’s who will really understand it.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT IT?
It brings motivation and also inspire me to reach my ultimate goal in life. It also brings me joy and wanting the feeling of being in love again. Sometimes I actually think that as if I'm the main character of that story and as usual it will have a happy ending. But that's not the reality goes, you have to take many obstacles or even problems in life because not all that we used to see in the drama happens in real life. It can be just a fantasy, but who knows? it may happen to us too.

LET'S BEGIN!
So here I am trying to list down the most meaningful and unforgettable  KDramas that I already watched throughout the years, even way back or fresh from South Korea’s tv telecast.

List of my favorite K-Drama:
(I will keep this blog updated because as time goes by there will be more k-drama's to binge watch for, so sorry about that guys)

1. DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN
2016
KBS2
Episodes: 16

Plot:
A love story between Captain Yoo Shi Jin, Korean Special Forces, and Doctor Kang Mo Yeon, surgeon at Haesung Hospital. Together they face danger in a war-torn country. (Source: Wikipedia)

What can you say about the drama?
First of all, I am a fan of Song Hye Kyo and I love her so much and she's so pretty and not aging at all. Omo~ I love how the writer come up with the whole story. Somehow it can be based on true story but a little bit of not. I love how Yoo Shi Jin fall in love at first sight with Kang Mo Yeon, My heart fell on the ground while watching this. *bboing bboing*

What’s the best scene and what are the things are learned from it?
I really love the scene wherein the recorded voice of Kang Mo Yeon was heard by Yoo Shi Jin, the way she confess her feelings was the best. And also the last scene that Yoo Shi Jin appeared from nowhere, I thought he really died and it made me cry knowing he's alive.
I learned that if you love someone no matter what happens you will stay by his/her side and you will do the best you can to protect him/her.

Will I recommend it?
Yes, of course. If you haven't watch this, try watching this and you will never regret spending your time on finishing this drama.

Rating: 5/5




2. BIRTH OF A BEAUTY
2014
SBS
Episodes: 21

Plot:
Han Tae-Hee is the heir of a large company. He is suffering from a broken heart syndrome due to a psychological shock. To get the woman he loves back, he completely changes an unattractive and overweight Sa Geum-Ran to beautiful Sara. In the process, Han Tae-Hee falls in love with Sara. (Source: AsianWiki)

What can you say about the drama?
At first sight with the lead male character I thought it was Seungri of Bigbang. They actually looked alike, somehow? However, I like this drama because I know many people like to have perfect face and body, this drama suits them well. I love the chemistry of these two. *wink*

What’s the best scene and what are the things are learned from it?
The day Tae Hee fall in love with Sara, although he already know the past and the appearance of her before, he still manage to appreciate and accept her with all his heart.
I learned that appearance is not the based for falling in love with someone but it's how true your feelings to that person is enough.

Will I recommend it?
Yes, of course. If you haven't watch this, try watching this and you will never regret spending your time on finishing this drama.

Rating: 5/5



3. THE K2
2016
tvN
Episodes: 16

Plot:
Kim Je-Ha is former solider for hire. He is also called K2. He is hired as a bodyguard by Choi Yoo-Jin. Choi Yoo-Jin is the wife of a presidential candidate and the daughter from a chaebol family. Meanwhile, Ko An-Na is the secret daughter of the presidential hopeful. She is also a recluse. (Source: AsianWiki)

What can you say about the drama?
Sometimes I want to watch action series and luckily I found this, and I also love both of the lead characters here. They looked so good together and the story was amazing. From the first time they met and until they fall in love was unexpected although we know it by the way. It was a good wrap up of the whole drama, I really love how it ends.

What’s the best scene and what are the things are learned from it?
Of course, when An-na fall in love with Je-Ha. And also the action scenes they have in the drama was beyond my expectation.
I learned that even you don't know what could happen to the both of you even if your life depends on it, you will still take the chance to conquer it just for the sake of the person that you love the most. That's what love is. *cry*

Will I recommend it?
Yes, of course. If you haven't watch this, try watching this and you will never regret spending your time on finishing this drama.

Rating: 5/5


4. GO HO'S STARRY NIGHT
2016
SBS
Episodes: 20

Plot:
Go Ho (Kwon Yuri of Girl's Generation) is a 29-year old woman who works at an advertisement company. Five men, including Kang Tae-Ho (Kim Young-Kwang), Hwang Ji-Hoon (Lee Ji-Hoon), Oh Jung-Min (Shin Jae-Ha) approach her. (Source: AsianWiki)

What can you say about the drama?
I just recently watched this, I know it's a bit late already but who cares? LOL. I first saw this video in the Facebook, the scene was at the cafe and Go Ho was choosing what should fit for her taste as of that moment. At that time, I searched it on the web and started watching it. I admire how Kang Tae Ho, hold his feelings for Go Ho. I really enjoyed watching this drama or rather web drama because every episode only comes with just less than 20 minutes airing. I really hope that I can also have a boss like Kang Tae-Ho, mygoodness! But in reality this can’t happen.

What’s the best scene and what are the things are learned from it?
The best one was when all of the men in the company have feelings for Go Ho and how they compete for her.
I learned that feelings need to be expressed and if you really love someone show them your real feelings towards them.

Will I recommend it?
Yes, of course. If you haven't watch this, try watching this and you will never regret spending your time on finishing this drama because it's full of fun and excitement. Daebak!

Rating: 5/5



5. MY LOVE FROM THE STAR
2013
SBS
Episodes: 22

Plot:
Do Min-Joon is an alien who landed on Earth 400 years ago during the Joseon Dynasty period. Do Min-Joon possesses a near perfect appearance and enhanced physical abilities involving his vision, hearing and speed. Do Min-Joon holds a cynical view to human beings, but he falls in love with actress Cheon Song-Yi. (Source: AsianWiki)

What can you say about the drama?
This drama makes me fall in love again even though he's an alien (hahaha LOL) and this was the first drama of Kim Soo Hyun that I've watched. I really like how the story goes. K-Drama is the best when it comes to this kind of genre.

What’s the best scene and what are the things are learned from it?
I'll never forget the one that Do Min-Joon go back and forth for Cheon Song-Yi at the end. Even though that's the ending scenario still they make a great chemistry together.

Will I recommend it?
Yes, of course. If you haven't watched this, try watching this drama. It will make you cry, fall in love and gives you happiness and also feel the excitement whenever you finish one episode.

Rating: 5/5




6. GOBLIN
2016
tvN
Episodes: 16



7. HWARANG : THE POET WARRIOR YOUTH
2016
KBS2
Episodes: 20






8. FIGHT FOR MY WAY
2017
KBS2
Episodes: 16







9. I'M NOT A ROBOT
2017
MBC
Episodes: 32







10. OH MY VENUS
2015
KBS2
Episodes: 16








11. THUMPING SPIKE 2
2016
Sohu TV
Episodes: 20








12. FLOWER BOY RAMEN SHOP
2011
tvN
Episodes: 16






13. YOU ARE THE BEST! LEE SOON-SHIN
2013
KBS2
Episodes: 50





14. BOYS OVER FLOWERS
2009
KBS2
Episodes: 25






15. PLAYFUL KISS
2010
MBC
Episodes: 16





16. FULL HOUSE
2004
KBS
Episodes: 16




17. ENDLESS LOVE : AUTUMN IN MY HEART
2000
KBS
Episodes: 16



18. ITAEWON CLASS
2020
JTBC
Episodes: 16


19. CRASH LANDING ON YOU
2019
tvN
Episodes: 16



20. BEL AMI (PRETTY MAN)
2013
KBS2
Episodes: 16




21. A KOREAN ODYSSEY
2017
tvN
Episodes: 20





22. REPLY 1988
2015
tvN
Episodes: 20




23. HOTEL DEL LUNA
2019
tvN
Episodes: 16



24. STRONG GIRL BONG-SOON
2017
JTBC
Episodes: 16



25. HER PRIVATE LIFE
2019
tvN
Episodes: 16




26. WHAT'S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM?
2018
tvN
Episodes: 16




27. CINDERELLA WITH FOUR KNIGHTS
2016
tvN
Episodes: 16



28. HEALER
2014
KBS2
Episodes: 20



29. DREAM HIGH (SEASON 1)
2011
KBS2
Episodes: 16



30. SHE WAS PRETTY
2015
MBC
Episodes: 16



31. MY SECRET TERRIUS
2018
MBC
Episodes: 16



32. THE HEIRS
2013
SBS
Episodes: 20



33. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO
2016
SBS
Episodes: 20



34. LEGEND OF THE BLUE SEA
2016
SBS
Episodes: 20



35. IT'S OKAY, THAT'S LOVE
2014
SBS
Episodes: 16



36. THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED
2020
JTBC
Episodes: 16



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Hey Sunflower Maze! Let it shine!

March 22, 2018 Pangasinan, Philippines



So to what I've planned almost a week ago about my trip with  friends and yes, we ended up going to Pangasinan last Tuesday (March 20). The reason behind the trip to Pangasinan was that, I saw some posts that the Sunflower Maze will be opened on March 12,2018. I actually read blogs about what should I expect, do and how to get there because that place was not familiar for me since it's my first time to go there by just commuting. But they already provided some directions on how to get there and also for more details on the event  kindly check their Facebook page which is Municipality of Tayug.

And last Tuesday (March 20) after our shift, we directly headed to Pangasinan to witnessed the overflowing sunshine bloom of  the sunflowers. But first, I will tell you what and how we get there.

 We traveled to Five Star Cubao Bus Terminal and there we rode a bus with "Tayug" signage on it. Actually, we asked the driver of the bus if they will passed by Sta. Maria Pangasinan crossing in which the landmark when you get there was 7-eleven and the driver said yes they will.
So we bought some snacks that we can eat during our trip before we headed to the bus that we will ride because it will be 4-5 hours travel from Cubao to Pangasinan.
And at 7:30AM we are already on NLEX Balintawak headed to Pangasinan. Of course, we slept just a little (it's hard to sleep on bus if the place you'll go was not familiar to you, right?)  and in a blink of an eye, time passed by so fast. Finally we arrived at Sta. Maria Pangasinan crossing at exactly 11:10AM. From there we ride a tricycle going to Sunflower Maze. It was burning hot that day since it's noon time when we get there. 

 The first thing we do was to go to comfort room to retouch and so on and so forth. :D It's lunch time already so we decided to eat first before we roam around the maze. There are many stalls there where you can choose what and where to eat. After having our lunch and take some rest, we decided to give it a try to roam around even if it's too hot (for the sake of photos hahaha).

 Here are some of my captured scenery and mini-pictorial at the Sunflower Maze:








Friendships!!!!
For more photos of our trip, click here.
After the blood, sweat and tears (just kidding! it's just sweat) we decided to take a rest and drink some coconut shake and after that clean up because we should get back to bus terminal before 4PM (as to what the tricycle driver said it was the last trip of the bus going to Cubao)

 We ride a tricycle again, I'm at the back so I "chika" with the driver and I'm so thankful for him, he said that he will accompanied us to the bus terminal. Here is what actually he said: " Ihahatid ko na kayo sa terminal, mahirap mawala dito sa Pangasinan lalo na't hindi pa kayo taga rito, diba?" Those kind words make my heart melt. And he also asks the people in the terminal where is the bus going to Cubao. He is so kind, he done that before he completely left us at the terminal.
Travel expense together with time table breakdown to our trip to Sunflower Maze, Pangasinan:
Bus fare (Cubao to Sta. Maria Pangasinan) 7:30AM :         ₱ 309.00/person
Tricycle going to Sunflower Maze 11:10AM:                            ₱ 150.00 (₱ 50.00/each since we are 3)
Entrance fee to the Maze:                                                         ₱ 100.00
Food (Chowking Chao fan) 11:40AM:                                       ₱ 95.00 (we don't buy drink since we already have bottled water)
Coconut shake:                                                                           ₱ 25.00/per bottle
Pasalubong (Sunflower seeds):                                               ₱ 50.00/bottle (I only bought just 2 haha :D)
Tricycle going to Five Star Bus Terminal  2:00PM:               ₱ 170.00 (for the 3 of us)
Bus fare (Pangasinan to Cubao)  2:45PM:                             ₱ 323.00/person
                                                        
Do the math guys! If I will add it, it will be much more 'cause some of the amount was for the 3 of us.  The bus left the terminal at around 3:00PM. And at around 8:30PM we are already at SM North Edsa, we arrived so late because of the stop over and traffics we encountered during our travel that day.

It was fun and also tiring day since it was a long travel and we didn't have any sleep at all plus it was too hot in the field. 
But thanks to my beautiful friends who are there together with me that day.
Until our next trip friends!
PS: The sunflower maze were not fully bloom the day we went there (in my own opinion it was expectations vs. reality, it really depends on how you take the picture to make it look more livelier) and also it was so hot, please be reminded to bring umbrella, cap or any other materials that can protect you from the sun. Drink a lot of water and just enjoy!

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Random Thoughts #2

March 14, 2018


"Look what you made me do."
- Taylor Swift

Living in a cruel world is hard to survive.
Either you take the challenge or just give up.

In this life, you always take chances of winning without knowing what’s gonna be there for you. Losing don’t take place to each and everyone of us, even though you know that you might hurt yourself or either lose something from your triumphant.
People always want to be on top of every game. They do it, simply because they don’t want you to be there and take the opportunity to get the trophy of a genuine life that they wish they have.
This kind of thinking is formidable to change.

There’s so much hate in this world nowadays.
Less talk means no hurt. 
Taking risks are invisible to a barefaced person. You know that people!

For example the school that you’re going, the classmates that you used to see everyday takes time to bully you, even you’re not in good terms with them but because they simply just want to do it with no definite reason at all.
The community in your place becomes your critic, yeah judge somehow.
The co-employees in your office makes your life extra strenuous. Why? Because they never want to get beaten by you, not physically but emotionally and mentally,right? So in that case they will always find a way to make sure that you are always behind them.

Just to be clear with you people, we are not a robot in this game. I know, and you know, this life is like a jungle that’s full of snake. We can do it on our own, we don’t want other people to step us and make fun of us.
Bullying.Pretending.Two-faced Personality.Lies.Negatives.
All of these word should not stop you. No matter where you are and what you look right now, don’t let them bring you down. Create your own style. Let it be unique and yet identifiable to what you are aiming for. 

Be inspired and enjoy life the way it should be.
Have a whale of time with your family, friends and trustworthy co-workers.
Lastly, take time to reach out if you’re hurting too much. It will be a great help for you to lessen the pain and gives meaning for you to appreciate life even more.


PS: Be professional.
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Review: GMARKET (minishop: Synnara)


This is my very first review to an online shop which is Gmarket Global (Korean Site similar to eBay Korea i think). So please bear with me if I’m missing some details.
Let’s start.

08/04/17

I place my order on Synnara which is on Gmarket Global site (https://global.gmarket.co.kr/). I purchase BTS YOU NEVER WALK ALONE album.
It was my first time to order on Gmarket so i was worried if my order will get lost and not be shipped out to the right place (you know what it feels to order online, i somehow like ordering online but for this its a different feeling and i don’t know why tho)
I received an email the same day that my payment was successful.



08/08/17

The estimated weight for this package was 0.30 kg (₩8,120) but the actual weight was 0.75 kg (₩9,020) upon knowing that the weight of this is more than that of estimated weight, actually I don’t even pay for the remaining balance (i don’t know why) and later on,
I received an email that my order has been shipped out to the Philippines (so by reading the email it made me feel better)

Upon checking the status everyday actually I started it after the day it says that its been shipped out.


08/10/17
Morning of this day I checked the tracking status and it says there that it was unsuccessful delivery and it bothers me because I don’t know what to do about it.
I even tried to call the PhlPost about it but the lines are all busy. It really worries me so much because of the “unsuccesful” there.
Luckily, later that afternoon, I’m so happy because I received a text coming from the post office that my package was already there.

Trans: "Hi good afternoon, I'm from post office and you have a package here."

But I cannot make it that day because the office hours of the post office was only 8am-5pm. So I decided that I will get it on the next day.
I managed to go to the post office (08/11/17) to get my package. They said that I need to pay ₱112.00 (but seriously for what is that, you already pay for the international shipping fee and then this. SMH.) Okay after paying I signed on their book to know that I already got my package.

So here are the photos I took by the time I got my package:









Here's the timeline of my order:
Order placed: 4th August 2017
Confirmed payment made: 4th August 2017
Parcel shipped from Korea: 8th August 2017
Parcel arrived in Philippines (post office): 10th August 2017
It only took 6 days after I place my order to arrive. And it was one of the fastest shipment or rather delivery because my order comes from South Korea. (5 stars for Gmarket and also for Synnara for the fast transaction indeed)

On the side note:
I really hope next time it will arrive on my doorstep like please EMS. I’m begging you, it’s so much hassle and time consuming to go to the post office and also the fee that you need to settle.

*Hope this can help you to decide ordering to an online shop. It was fine as long as you stay calm on waiting for your package to arrive.

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