Man Crush Monday Zo In Sung

I know it's not Monday, ( I was on vacation) but since this is a day to speak about crushes anyways, I may as well talk about dreamboat, Zo In Sung.

Zo In Sung is undisputedly one of the hottest actors in South Korea. From the first drama I ever saw him in, I was completely smitten! I'm thrilled to let the gushing commence.

"It's Okay That's Love" is my number 1 drama of all time. The writing, the character development, the soundtrack, everything about this drama has been unmatched for me. It opened me in such a way that I was able to question prejudices that I hadn't even realized I carried. The most impactful component of this is Zo In Sung's performance as Jang Jae Yeol. The character of Jang Jae-Yeol was a breath of fresh air for me. I was completely sucked in and riveted by this character. The confidence, the vulnerability, the disability, and the overall triumph of this character made me see humanity in a completely different light. After I watched this drama, anything that had Zo In Sung's name on it I clicked on.

Fortunately for me, I didn't have to have the drama blues because I immediately started watching "That Winter, The Wind Blows". I'm not going to lie. This wasn't my favorite drama. However, the performances in this drama were superb. The character of Oh Soo is super sketchy! I was always side-eyeing his decisions. As a testament to Zo In Sung's acting ability, I find myself really not liking the character, even though I felt as though I understood him. It was strange to feel connected with a character and still not like them.

"Dear My Friends" is on the same level as "It's Okay, That's Love". It's written by the same writer, and it really peels the layers between the complications in all of our relationships. Seo Yeon-Ha was one the best characters in this drama. Even though he isn't the main character, his very presence add something magnificent to the lead's performance. We mostly see him through a computer screen, and the sheer love and compassion this character has in him, it was marvelous to see. This drama is amazing as well, definitely go watch it!

I still need to catch up on some of his movie projects. To anyone curious about whether you should give this beautiful face a try... I say, Go For It!
Happy Drama Watching!!!

Man Crush Mondays Lee Jin Wook

Hi! It's Monday, so it's time to chat about my Man Crush! This week's MCM is Lee Jin Wook!

This tall glass of fresh water has been on my drama radar since the first year I started watching dramas.

Even though I didn't finish it, "I Need Romance 2" was the drama that I first laid my eyes on Mr. Lee. Ever since then, any new project he was in, I tried to watch.

The Three Musketeers was the first time I saw a full performance from Lee Jin Wook. He played the role of Crown Prince Sohyeon. This character was oozing charm and charisma! Not only did he have wit, but he was also incredibly kind. He was the kind of prince who wanted to be a good King. This drama was way too short, but the cast was impeccable, and the journey was amazing!

Nine: 9 Times Time Travel was one of the best drama's I've ever seen. The writing was brilliant. Park

Sun-Woo was such an enjoyable character to watch. It was such a clever script to watch. The chemistry between Jo Yoon-Hee and Lee Jin Wook was palpable. This drama had so many genres in one, and it made me want to go to Nepal! Grab a seat and eat popcorn because it's a wonderful ride!

The Time We Were Not In Love was a really cute drama. Choi Won is a lovely person. Seeing how smitten this man was over the female lead was endearing to watch. His story of unrequited love, abandonment, and loyalty was so pleasurable to

watch. This drama made me feel warm and fuzzy, but I don't think it was the greatest work. Still, I truly enjoyed it.





Goodbye Mr. Black, this drama was action packed! Cha Ji Won was a smooth military dude from a rich family with everything going for him. The death of his father changes everything, and the life that he once knew has disappeared. This drama was a simple pleasure for me. I can't say I was ever too invested but I liked
how everything turned out. Mix reviews withstanding, I liked how everything concluded.

Voice 2 is hands down the best drama I've ever seen Lee Jin Wook in. I fell in love with this drama so hard. I watched this with bated breath. Do Kang-Woo was the best thing to happen to this series. Go Watch This NOW! This drama was so smart. We go through the episodes trying to see if Do Kang-Woo is a psychopath. Each episode is intertwined beautifully. It left off on a cliffhanger... so I'm keeping my finger crossed for Voice 3.

Man Crush Mondays

Hey everyone! Today we've come to chat about my Man Crush Monday...  Yoo Ah In!

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To be honest, I am a bit fuzzy on how I was exposed to the ever talented Yoo Ah In. So I am going to start this journey on the amazing drama Six Flying Dragons.

If I ever take part in a revolution and I overthrow the government... Six Flying Dragons made me do it. This was one of the most solidly written drama's I've ever watched.  I believe it's 50 episodes, and it was a Saeguk that delivered well beyond any expectation that I could fathom. A large driving force responsible for this excellence is Yoo Ah In's performance as Yi Bang-Won. This character was jovial, petulant, conniving, smart, innocent all at once. I've never seen a character like that before and I was sucked in. Every point Yi Bang-Won made, I believed wholeheartedly even when he advocating for the complete elimination of his competitors. After watching this drama, I deep in my K-drama blues and I went searching for anything and everything that Yoo Ah In performed in.

This leads me to watch "Secret Love Affair". Which happens to be the very FIRST K-drama review I ever did. Secret Love Affair I binged this drama and I was in a state of melancholy for a while. Yoo Ah In plays Lee Sun-Jae a piano prodigy who unapologetically falls in love with a married director and begins to have the most passionate affair I've ever seen. The chemistry between Yoo Ah In and Kim Hee Ae was electrifying. Every nerve-ending I had was sizzling as I watched them together. I'd never seen two actors go back and forth the way these two did. There was a poeticism in every facial expression made. If you haven't watched this drama, please go watch it. WARNING: It may give you serious unrealistic expectations about love, relationships...etc.

After Secret Love Affair I was more ravenous for Yoo Ah In performances. I happened on the movie Antique, and it may have been one of the happiest decisions I have ever made. Yang Ki Bum plays a boxer who is trying to figure out his life and winds up at this cake-shop. This movie has one of the most unique stories I've ever seen. I feel in love with the entire cast, and it gave me more actors to stalk so I stayed out of a drama rut for a while. This also introduced me to a theme that some Korean movies have, in which you think you're watching one story, and it develops and turns into a completely different genre, and leaves you completely mind blown!

The creme de la creme of all performances done by Yoo Ah In for me... has to be Chicago Typewriter! Good Drama-gods... was this one of the most spectacular drama's I've ever seen! The seamless navigation of time was beyond anything I've watched before. Han Se-Joo plays a writer who encounters a ghost from his past life, and the reincarnated love of his life, all while trying not to lose his mind and his career. The only actor who could pull this role off is Yoo Ah In. I don't know much about his actual personality, but I bought this role hook line and sinker. The range that Yoo Ah In tapped into while playing both Han Se-Joo and Seo Hwi Young was magnificent to see. My heart was so full while watching this drama. Everything about it was pleasing to the soul, and it was one of the most inspiring works of arts that I've ever come across.

There are some special mentions to be said! I really enjoyed the movie "Like for Likes " it's a simple rom-com that made me laugh a lot. Tough as Iron was a heartwarming story that I would also recommend. He Who Can't Marry was a drama early in Yoo Ah In's career and it was really nice to see how far he's developed as an actor. There is also the famous Sungkyunkwan Scandal drama, I couldn't get into it, but I've read nothing but great reviews and I'll try it in the future. Also Jang Ok Jung drama was something I didn't finish but I remember enjoying the performances a lot.

That's it Drama Lovers, I hope this sparks some joy to your day, and as always Happy Drama Watching.

Man Crush Mondays Lee Soo Hyuk

Today we get to talk about the intimidatingly beautiful Lee Soo Hyuk, because he is my Man Crush Monday! Model turned actor, Lee Soo Hyuk is absolutely stunning. While he could rely on those beautiful cheekbones and chiseled chin, he is absolutely dripping with talent.

I don't accurately recall which drama introduced me to him, but my first impression was that he played only dark and brooding 2nd leads. For example, his role as Yoo Jin-Woo in the drama High School Savvy was a bit intense.
This character is rich, seething, and menacing.



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(and I have to admit his six-pack abs helped a bit) there was something about him that pulls the audience in. I wanted to know much more about Jin-Woo's character, his background, his trials, and tribulations etc. Even though writers write the 2nd lead fairly, I  was insatiably curious. Though it's been some years, I believe that curiosity







This lead me to youtube stalk him. (Once I'm interested in an artist, I tend to watch everything attached to their name on the platform)
From there I found a show "Style Log" that he did with fellow actor and friend, Hong Jonghyun. This show gave some insight into Lee Soo Hyuk's personality. Basically, I learned he's too cool for school, and he's a bit reserved. If you have some free time to kill on youtube, definitely watch this show.

The next drama I think I watched was "Scholar Who Walks the Night". I think this drama got mixed reviews, but I adored it. One of the best roles in this drama was the vampire Gwi. I had so much sympathy for him. Even though this vampire was evil, he was written with such humanity. I found myself rooting for this character despite all of the atrocious things he did. I was sad that he had to be defeated, I was hoping that things would kind of turn into a bromance at the end hahaha

Valid Love was the drama in which I started to see Lee Soo Hyuk in a different light. He still played a dark and brooding character, but I loved the level of innocence that showed through. In his previous roles, he was arrogant and cocky, but in this role, he seemed genuinely perplexed by social niceties and graces. I loved how delicately written this drama was, and I would recommend this drama to anyone.

Local Hero was the first drama that I saw in which Lee Soo Hyuk completely shed off the dark and brooding roles I'd previously seen before. His eyes looked bright, he had a "fighting" spirit, it was great to watch for the first 4 episodes. I'm not going to lie, I dropped this drama like a hot potato. The drama was poorly written, and I lost interest fast, but Local Hero was the first drama in which I saw Lee Soo Hyuk in a completely different light.

Luck Romance was amazing. I loved that drama and a lot of that had to do with Lee Soo Hyuk's role as Choi Gun-Wook. This caring, sweet, compassionate tennis player was the polar opposite of every role I'd previously seen him in. He effused light and playful energy in this role and I was incredibly happy to watch him every second that I could.

Sweet Stranger and Me, otherwise known as "Man living in my House" was a throwback to his dark and broody roles, but there was a wonderful comedic edge to it that made it refreshing for me. I really enjoyed this drama as well, and though Kwon Duk-Bong was immediately friendzoned, I loved his loyalty to his friend. This performance was enjoyable to watch, and it further showcased his depth and growth as an actor.

So a big cheer for my Man Crush Monday... Lee Soo Hyuk!

Man Crush Monday Choi Jin-Hyuk

Alrighty! So the first post of the #ManCrushMondays is about Choi Jin-Hyuk. Round of applause ladies and gentlemen!

Jin-Hyuk is my ManCrushMonday, because of two drama's.

The first drama he's caught my eye in recently is in Devilish Joy. He was charismatic and wonderful in that drama. He played a chaebol full of confidence while balancing the precarious and vulnerable position he was in. Jin-Hyuk's role in that drama was extremely attractive and it left me with a deep impression. That's largely why I am writing my first post about him.

While Devilish Joy was very entertaining, Choi Jin-Hyuk's role in "The Last Impress" is AHMAZING. This Makjang kind of drama isn't something I usually watch, but his character is keeping me very interested in this crazy ride. Out for revenge, and battling emotional and physical anguish, we get to see a lost man on the quest to dish out all the cruelty he's been served.

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I appreciate his beautiful smile, those chocolate abs, and of course his delivery in his roles!  Because of this, he is my first ManCrushMonday Post!

Be sure to check out his drama's!
Devilish Charm, Last Empress, Tunnel (haven't seen it but will schedule it), Fated to Love You, Emergency Couple, In Need of Romance

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