One of the Most Anticipated Korean Rookie Actor- A Discovery of Yang Sejong

If you are a follower and an avid fan of korean drama, you'd probably be able to distinguish good actors from bad actors. Korean acting is very specific. In a korean drama production, it is important that actors have good pronunciation and good technique in delivering their lines. It is also important to fully grasp the character in order to present good acting. Knets would not take bad actors for granted. Overacting is also a NO NO.

Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim press conference

This past few days, I am watching Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim. The first episode was not that exceptional but I thank myself that I didn't drop it because it is really great. The drama consists of ensemble cast lead by Han Suk kyu, Yoo Yeon Suk, Seo Hyunjin. The drama was directed by the same PD of You're all Surrounded. It was a medical drama about passionate surgeons who began to learn from each other and overcome their own life struggles. The drama is portraying the importance of having a mentor or someone you look up to in life. It is by far one of the best korean medical drama I have watched. There is drama, romance and comedy altogether.

The actors are really great especially the main leads but Han Suk kyu really nailed his role as Master Kim or Kim Sabu. Thank God that I had discovered him through the drama. His voice and his actions are just too great. That's the reason why he got the Top Excellence Award in the last SBS Year End Drama Awards. But through this drama, I had also discovered someone worth mentioning. Actor Yang Sejong who played the role of Dr. Do In Bum which was the son of the main antagonist President Do. Despite being a rookie actor, he really nailed the role of the sometimes bratty but also gifted general surgeon who is the rival of Yoo Yeon Suk's character. Oh, and did I mentioned, he is just too hot and handsome?

Yang Sejong is born in the year 1992. He auditioned for the role of Do In Bum. Before doing Romantic Doctor, he was also a part of Lee Young Ae's comeback project, Saimdang, The Light's Diary which was a preproduced drama that premiered last January. After Romantic Doctor, He soon played the role of three characters in 2017 OCN drama Duel. In his profile, it is mentioned that he was a student of Theater and Film in Korea National University of Arts.

Yang Sejong audition in the drama, Duel

In every role he played, it is just surprising that his facial expression and acting changes and improves. I remember seeing Park Bogum in him.  He also somewhat looks like Yoon Shiyoon. He is now nicknamed as "monster rookie" and "acting god" in Korean forums. Some knets also mentioned that he already served in the army so that's plus point. I think he will be the next big star. Yang Sejong will soon reunite with co star Seo Hyunjin from Romantic Doctor in the upcoming SBS drama Temperature of Love. It is a romantic comedy and slice of life drama that centers with the characters relationship and the concept of finding love at a right timing. The drama premieres today, September 18. 

Temperature of Love teaser

Yang Sejong and Seo Hyunjin will play a noona-dongsaeng couple who are 6 years apart. The teasers and trailer are really great. I am looking forward and excited for it. This past few months I think dramas are kinda boring but this drama is looking exceptional. Add to that is how lovely the stars are. I am a total fan of Seo Hyunjin whose forte is romantic-comedy. Yang Sejong on the other hand is just so promising that I think this project will become a turning point in his career. Nonetheless, with his talent and looks I think Yang Sejong will really shine and become the next big star. I can feel the amount of fans that he will attract. Mark my words.

[DRAMA REVIEW] Let's Eat Season 1 vs Let's Eat Season 2 - Why Season 2 is yummier than Season 1.....

Let's Eat is a 2013 korean cable drama that has been a success because of its unique theme that revolves around people with different likings about food. It stars acting idol Yoon Doojoon, actress Lee Soo Kyung and Yoon So Hee and actor Shim Hyung Tak. Because of the positive reactions of viewers a Season 2 was created and is currently airing this year. Unfortunately, only Yoon Doojoon who plays the main role named Go Daeyoung returned from the original cast. As the changes happen many fans of the original cast had low hopes for the success of Season 2 but the new cast and story proved that there was a reason a second season was made. Currently, the drama is gaining positive comments and ratings.

I personally like Season 2 because of the great story and character development. Truthfully I haven't finished watching Season 1 because I honestly felt bored by it. I will let you know how can the second season catch your heart more than its first. Here are the five elements that I think are well done in Season 2 more than Season 1:

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5.  Supporting Characters

As I mentioned earlier I haven't finished watching Season 1. I am currently in episode six but I already read about its story in websites that recapped the drama so nonetheless I already know the story. While I'm watching it I always feel that I wanted to watch episodes of the second season. I don't know its just what I feel. I think that the acting in Let's Eat 2 is better than that of the first.

For example: Yoon SoHee's acting as Yoon JinYi is not that appealing. Her extreme use of her Jjang Jjang Man expression is not that cute at all. The only one from the supporting cast that I think was outstanding is Atty. Oh which was played by actress Lee Do Yun.

Wherein in Lets Eat 2, we can see the characters mingle and connect to each other like the role of Grandma JeomYi to Mi Ran adjumma which is the owner of the place where Daeyoung lives; Grandma to Joo Seung who has yet to unveil his mysterious character; Grandma to Taeksoo hyung; Joo Seung to Hye Rim, the partimer.

We can also see where the characters are coming from and why they act like that to one another. For example why Grandma is so obsess of taking care of Joo Seung is because she treats him as her own son now because her son is living far away from her. The obsession of Taeksoo hyung to Daeyoung because he doesn't want to be alone and his missing his family in Seoul.

4. The Food

In every episode of Let's Eat there always be an eating segment, hence the drama title right? Because our hero Go Daeyoung is a #food enthusiasts #foodblogger he would always take us to food trips. Who wouldn't want him in reality?

But personally, I think that foods that were being served this second season are much more outstanding and delicious than that of season one. Who would forget that Chinese food fiesta in episode 1? I think that the writers had fully researched the foods that will make the audience drool each episodes. Enough said, its better to compare it with visuals right?

Haemul jjim (Seafood Stir fry) vs Chinese food

Mackerel Stew vs Oysters

3. Go Daeyoung's Changes

Because Let's Eat really revolves with the life of Go Daeyoung, our hero, I would totally be wrong if I excluded him in the list. It was a nice move for the staff to let his character explore a different area with different characters that he will meet all throughout the second season. Go Daeyoung was such a charming character and picking Yoon Doojoon to portray him was a miracle. I just like tvN drama productions for picking such talented actors for the dramas that they produce. Who would forget about the drama Nine (Lee Jinwook), Misaeng (Im Siwan), and Ten (Joo Sang wook)? The characters just fits them all its like all are tailored-made for them.

We saw Go Daeyoung as a mysterious man in Season 1. He was even mistaken as a criminal. He didn't fully let us know and connect with his character and I believe that was one of the purpose of the Season 2, for us to fully understand him and like him. This season, we can see a different and more matured Go Daeyoung. He even is not that messy anymore. Maybe because of the things that he had experience from the past that he became much mature at his age of 31. I mean, who wouldn't be like that when you had experienced a lawsuit, loss of money and break up from a previous relationship (all revealed in episode 1 of the season). Still here in season 2, we can all watch  a funny, caring, somethimes cold, frustrated, angry, hurt and jealous Go Daeyoung. I also think that the present Go Daeyoung is more handsome than the season 1 Go Daeyoung...keke

Also, I think that the acting skill of Yoon Doojoon had definitely upgraded in this Season. He is such a great and handsome young actor that we should look forward to.

2. Sookyung nuna vs Baek Dwiji ; Lee Sookyung vs Seo Hyunjin

As I already mentioned Go Daeyoung, next to include is of course his leading ladies. In Season 1, there is Sookyung noona while in Season 2 there is Baek Sooji. First, let's jot down the characters similarities.

Sookyung and Sooji are both comical characters. They both are fun to watch. They live their lives with a fun kind of clumsiness and of course they are both heavy eater.  But the thing is Sookyung's character was a divorced woman so she was definitely older than Daeyoung while its a good fact for the writers to pick Sooji as Daeyoung's chingu meaning they have the same age. We saw Daeyoung as a dongsaeng and oppa in Season 1 so seeing him interacting with Sooji so comfortably was a breathe of fresh air. 

I already mentioned that both female leads love food so I also have to regard their eating styles.  For me, I love how Seo Hyunjin portrayed Sooji's character espeacially when eating which is the highlight of the drama's every episode. I always hear Sookyung moaning when eating and I don't feel that hungry whenever I watch her...

In Sooji, she has a way of eating that is not that over acting and I can feel that she is enjoying her food from the bottom of her heart. I also like how she speaks random words while eating..

There is no denying that Daeyoung (Yoon Doojoon) is so shippable with his female counterparts. Fans of Season 1 were beaming with frustrations when the new casting was confirmed. It was that part when Sookyung straightened her hair that I think she has charms too. But I think that her being a divorcee became a big problem with her realationship with Daeyoung. Remember that we still don't know what was the reason why they broke up. I mean Daeyoung has still so many milestones to achieve with his age while Sookyung needs some other man that can already settle down and make her happy all throughout her life. She was not in the age of playing yes or no with relationship. Although fans know that Daeyoung and Sookyung both have the same taste in food but thats not enough in a relationship, right? 

Seeing Daeyoung and Sooji from the very first episode was so fun and I already fell in love with their tandem. With their bickering and friendship, they were so fun and I always see how compatible they are as dramaland characters. Who would forget that confession of Sooji with Daeyoung that they are past elementary schoolmates? Whenever they are in the screen together I always feel so excited and my heart flutters. Yes, I am a shipper and I wish that Daeyoung and Sooji would end up together and maybe return for Season 3, Ha! I also think that its a good point that when it comes to eating the characters are both food lovers but with different eating styles which leads to bickering, haha.. The only problem that lies now is that Sooji is dating the character of Sangwoo which is a close hyung of Daeyoung and Daeyoung being in a friendzone by Sooji. 

When it comes to maturity, Sookyung is more mature than Sooji's character. Sooji has flaws like her insecurities and her pretending to be someone else she is not. But we still have more episodes to come so I guess the writer will pretty much do some development with her character. I hope that she would become more comfortable with herself in the future.

1. The Story

Season 1 to Season 2 was life changing for the character of Daeyoung. I like how Season 2 focuses on each character's lives and that each have their own contributions to the drama's progress while in Season 1 there is not that much character overview that we saw. Even Daeyoung was plainly seen as just a food blogger and a struggling insurance employee. We didn't see him expose his true nature as a human. There also are many filler scenes in Season 1 that just doesn't makes sense to me everytime.

I also love how the writer makes the drama much more of a reality with a roller coaster of emotions that she includes in each episodes. The fact that Sooji is struggling with money everytime, Taeksoo and Inha's characters being both lonely in life that they became each others companion, Hyerim's character as a struggling young woman and Grandma being obsess with Jo Seung because she doesn't have anyone to take care of were very relatable. 

We could definitely see that the staff had made a great discussion and planning with Season 2 more than the first Season. I just hope that Season 2 will wrap up in a great way that a Season 3 can open in the following months. In the meantime, let us still enjoy watching Let's Eat Season 2 with our hearts open.

[DRAMA/K-NEWS] Let's Eat Season 2 Confirmed with 2 episode extension and a Possible Season 3

Because of the positive reactions of viewers and netizens the korean cable drama that will let your tummy boil, Let's Eat Season 2 will have a 2 episode extension. The drama was supposed to be a 16 episode series but on the 4th of May producers had confirmed its extension. 

Being the second season, Let's Eat 2 had proved to be a good decision for tvN to make with its stunning cast choice and good storyline. The drama evolves on the life of protagonist Go Daeyoung played by idol Yoon Doojoon and him meeting his childhood classmate Bae Sooji played by Seo Hyunjin and other characters on his new life as a man living alone with a goal of being the Insurance King in Sejong City. 

There are also speculations that a Season 3 is already in talks by the producers of the drama but nothing has been confirmed yet so let's just all enjoy watching Let's Eat 2 which will hit its 11th episode in the coming week. Let's Eat 2 is scheduled every Monday and Tuesday 11:00 pm Korea time.

[VIDEO/LYRICS]LET'S EAT 2 OST- UP & DOWN BY 서현진 {SEO HYUNJIN} - (ENG LYRICS-HANGUL-ROMANISATION)

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ENGISH LYRICS:

I love you boy, Up & Down

Can I be your girl, Up & Down

Hurry and hug me, catch me right now

and I’m telling you, my love

OK, suddenly, without knowing

I’m appealing to you

What do I do? I only know you

Do you know how I feel?

OK, I’m wearing a short skirt

I wanna ask you how I look

What do I do? I only know you

I guess this is love

I can’t stop smiling when I think of you

I already really like you

I love you boy, Up & Down

Can I be your girl, Up & Down

Hurry and hug me, catch me right now

Don’t make me wait too long

I need you boy, Up & Down

Can I be your girlfriend, up & down oh boy

I don’t wanna be in love alone

The more I look at you, the more handsome you are, bounce with me

You spread like a melody, doremi

I’m dizzy, you shine when I look at you

Ok I wanna be your love

I wish you would come to me

I wish you would stay by my side

Melt me every day with your sweet voice

Call me every day my love

I can’t stop smiling when I think of you

I already really like you

I love you

Come a little closer

take me away

ROMANISED LYRICS

I love you~ boy, Up & down

Can I be your girl, Up & down

eoseo nal anajwo, jigeum nal jabajwo

and I’m telling you, my love

OK eoneusaenga moreuge

eopil hagoissneun na

eojjeona neobakke molla

ireon naemameul neoneun alkka

OK jjalpeun chima ipgoseo

eottae hagosipeun nal

eojjeona neobakke molla

ireonge sarangingeon gabwa

ni saenggage useumi meomchujil anha

nan imi niga joheunde

I love you~ boy, Up & down

Can I be your girl, Up & down

eoseo nal anajwo, jigeum nal jabajwo

neomu gidarige hajima

I need you boy, Up & down

Can I be your girlfriend, up & down oh boy~

honja saranghagineun silheunde

barabolsurok meosjyeo bounce with me

neoneun mellodicheoreom peojyeo doremi

eojireopjana eojjeona neomanbomyeon biccina

Ok I wanna be your love

geudae naege dagawajugil barae

naegyeoteman isseojugireul barae

dalkomhan moksoriro maeil nareul nogyeojwo

maeil nareul bulleojwo my love

ni saenggage useumi meomchujil anha

nan imi niga joheunde

saranghaeyo geudae

jogeumdeo dagawayo

take me away

HANGUL LYRICS

I love you~ boy, Up & Down

Can I be your girl, Up & Down

어서 날 안아줘, 지금 날 잡아줘

and I’m telling you, my love

OK 어느샌가 모르게

어필 하고있는 나

어쩌나 너밖에 몰라

이런 내맘을 너는 알까

OK 짧은 치마 입고서

어때 하고싶은 날

어쩌나 너밖에 몰라

이런게 사랑인건 가봐

니 생각에 웃음이 멈추질 않아

난 이미 니가 좋은데

I love you~ boy, Up & Down

Can I be your girl, Up & Down

어서 날 안아줘, 지금 날 잡아줘

너무 기다리게 하지마

I need you boy, Up & Down

Can I be your girlfriend, up & down oh boy~

혼자 사랑하기는 싫은데

바라볼수록 멋져 bounce with me

너는 멜로디처럼 퍼져 도레미

어지럽자나 어쩌나 너만보면 빛이나

Ok I wanna be your love

그대 내게 다가와주길 바래

내곁에만 있어주기를 바래

달콤한 목소리로 매일 나를 녹여줘

매일 나를 불러줘 my love

니 생각에 웃음이 멈추질 않아

난 이미 니가 좋은데

사랑해요 그대

조금더 다가와요

take me away