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February 2011
Winter ’11 Japanese Dramas First Impressions, Part 3
By Kanara+ on February 28, 2011 | 1 Comment
In this final batch of dramas, you’ll find a certain number of trends. The Hallyu wave is still going strong – as many Korean pop stars and K-drama influences have made their way to multiple dramas on this list. Scandals also seem to fuel a star’s popularity in Japan – not hurt them. Veteran actors/actresses are also continuing to return to the small screen after a long hiatus. Finally, while it’s not a trend, you’ll also find my drama pick of the season (and perhaps the entire year) on this list.
The Drama Behind Presidential Politics In DAEMUL
By david_hou+ on February 24, 2011 | 2 Comments
A powerhouse, fast-paced drama about love and changing the world, Daemul is the story of Korea’s first female president and the lawyer who loves her. The all-star cast includes Cha In Pyo (White Tower), Lee Soo Kyung (Soulmate), and Hallyu star Kwon Sang Woo (Stairway to Heaven). The thespian heart is revered actress Go Hyun Jung, however, who gives her usual fiery, sympathetic performance as a politician passionate to protect her fellow citizens while also torn by her heart.
Submit your film to the Asian American International Film Festival 2011
By david_hou+ on February 23, 2011 | 0 Comments
America’s longest running film festival featuring artists of Asia descent, the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City, is looking for films for the 2011 festival.
Winter ’11 Japanese Dramas First Impressions, Part 2: Detective Dramas
By Kanara+ on February 22, 2011 | 3 Comments
For every school drama out there in J-drama land, there is a detective drama. Arguably, I believe that the detective drama is the most popular genre, as you will always find a flurry of them every season, whether they’re new or old. The long-running Aibou, which is now in it’s 9th season, is currently raking up nearly a 20% ratings average and has two successful movies under its belt. So what do I think about this season’s detective dramas so far? Let’s find out.
Winter ’11 Japanese Dramas First Impressions, Part 1: School Dramas
By Kanara+ on February 20, 2011 | 0 Comments
School dramas are a standard in Asian dramas and this season, Japan brings us three of them! First impressions of Jdramas Misaki Number 1!!, School!! and Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta.
Kim Nam Joo takes the royal lead again in QUEEN OF REVERSALS
By david_hou+ on February 18, 2011 | 1 Comment
Beloved actress Kim Nam Joo, who returned to dramas last year with smash hit Queen of Housewives, takes the lead again in the semi-spinoff Queen of Reversals. She is joined by an ensemble of charismatic acting talents: Jung Joon Ho (Iris), Park Shi Hoo (Prosecutor Princess), and Chae Jung Ahn (Coffee Prince). Romantic and well-written, Queen of Reversals was extended twice, giving it time to develop a secondary storyline which led ultimately to a surprise (but highly satisfying) ending.
Upcoming Twdrama: Mei Le, Go!
By Claire Hellar+ on February 17, 2011 | 3 Comments
Mei Le, Go! is based on a novel and is a romance set in the world of a bakery shop. Cyndi Wang is a bakery shop owner, while Mike He is a famous music producer and award-winning musician. Based on the character descriptions and the roles these actors have played in the past, I’m going to guess that Cyndi’s character is sweet-tempered but stubborn, while Mike’s is high-maintenance and demanding, and of course gradually falls for Cyndi’s quiet charms.
BANANA2 Conference brings together Asian American blog community
By david_hou+ on February 16, 2011 | 1 Comment
BANANA 2 will bring together a Who’s Who of Asian American bloggers on February 26, on the back lot of CBS Studios in Studio City, CA.
MV Review: Wilber Pan’s “Touch” feat. 2PM’s Nichkhun
By Claire Hellar+ on February 15, 2011 | 1 Comment
Top Taiwanese actor/pop star Wilbur Pan recently released a music video in which he collaborated with Nichkhun from Kpop group 2PM. Read more to watch the video.
Announcing Winners of the Kdrama Year of the Rabbit T-Shirt Contest
By david_hou+ on February 14, 2011 | 5 Comments
Happy Valentines Day and Happy Lunar New Year! As promised we’re giving out DramaFever original T-shirts as Valentine gifts to some lucky fans! Find out who!
