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Our Favorite Korean Drama Actors Who Played As Military Men in K-Dramas and Films

 

We have seen different types of men in Korean dramas like a dashing CEO, a handsome and rich chaebol, a king or prince from another era or parallel universe, a heartthrob lawyer or prosecutor, and the smart and good-looking doctor.

 

However, every Korean drama lover would agree that there is a certain appeal with actors who portray a neat and fierce military character onscreen, especially when they get dressed up in attention-grabbing military uniforms.

 

The most recent example of this is Hallyu star Hyun Bin who played the North Korean military captain Ri Jeon Hyeok in "Crash Landing on You," and Lee Min Ho as Emperor Lee Gon in the "The King: Eternal Monarch."

 

And yes! We do love watching them wearing their military uniforms!

 

 

Kim Soo Hyun in "Secretly, Greatly"

Our Favorite Korean Drama Actors Who Played Military Men In K-Dramas And Films
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Kim Soo Hyun is quite a hot topic nowadays for his portrayal in the current hit drama "It's Okay To Not Be Okay."

 

But did you know that the actor once starred as a North Korean agent? He played the role of a spy disguised as a village fool in the action-comedy film, titled "Secretly, Greatly."

 

 

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source : Kdramastars

http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/118613/20200808/our-favorite-korean-drama-actors-who-played-military-men-in-k-dramas-and-films.htm

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The Top 10 Hottest Korean Drama Actors Selected By Japan's Leading Fashion Magazine

 

JJ Magazine, one of the most popular lifestyle and fashion magazines in Japan, published the list of top 10 hottest Korean drama actors on their official site.

 

The list includes Korea's most charming and good-looking elite group of lads whom people love to watch on screen.

 

 

5. Kim Soo-Hyun

 

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"He has a little mysterious atmosphere, and he got a lot of attention in 'Dream High' ! Since then, he has been the model for countless advertisements in Korea, becoming a national actor loved by men and women of all ages. In June of this year, a drama starring him will be broadcast. I look forward to his success in the future."

 

 

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source : https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/07/the-top-10-hottest-korean-drama-actors-selected-by-japans-leading-fashion-magazine

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[HanCinema's News] "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" Tops Good Data Report for Eighth Week

 

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In its final week "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" once again topped the Good Data Report, which measures drama popularity according to media trends. "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" held 34.78% of social media trends recorded from August 3rd to August 9th. Lead actors Seo Ye-ji and Kim Soo-hyun were the number one and number two performers, positions they have held throughout the drama's run. Supporting actor Oh Jung-se was number three while villainess Jang Young-nam was number nine.

 

 

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[HanCinema's News] "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" Tops Dramas in CPI for Sixth Week

 

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CJ ENM recently released its latest Content Power Index (CPI) which measures relative branding power between television programs. "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" outperformed all other dramas for the sixth straight week. The CPI was measured based on data collected from the fifth week of July, defined as July 27th to August 2nd. "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" also outperformed all other variety shows for the second straight week, with an overall rating of 351.7.

 

 

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7 Best Scenes from the Drama 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' That will Remain Forever in Our Hearts

 

Here are 7 of our most favorite scenes from the drama. 

 

The drama ended on August 9th with its 16th episode. However, although it has been wrapped up, we still remember how we spent our weekends fun with the drama. Despite its not-so-high viewership ratings in South Korea, the drama has become one of the most popular ones globally.

 

To reminisce about the drama, we have picked 7 of the best scenes from the drama. Without further ado, check out the list below!

 

 

When Moon Sangtae remembered his past partially, thought that Moon Kangtae wanted to kill him

 

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When Moon Kangtae comforted Go Moonyoung who was disturbed by her memory of her mom

 

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When Moon Sangtae bought food for Moon Kangtae for the first time and gave allowance money for him

 

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When Moon Sangtae opened his heart and welcome Go Moonyoung to the family

 

When Moon Sangtae comforted Moon Kangtae during his hard times

 

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When Moon Kangtae and Moon Sangtae got best wishes from their "fake" mother

 

When Moon Sangtae wanted to be independent of Moon Kangtae's helps

 

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https://www.kstarlive.com/news/2020/08/12/7-best-scenes-from-the-drama-it-s-okay-to-not-be-okay-that-will-remain-forever-in-our-hearts-373162

 

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These 15 Stars All Wore The Same Sweater This Year—Who Wore It Best?

#4 and #10 actually wore the same outfit on the same day.

 

The unisex Isabel Marant Étoile Drussell sweater may be the most popular sweater in Korea’s entertainment industry. With its mohair fabric and soft striped design, this $550 USD pullover is so comfortable and effortlessly stylish, it’s no surprise every Korean star and their mother seems to be wearing it lately. Just take a look at 15 stars who all donned this ombré sweater in different colors and tell us who really wore it best.

 

 

14. Kim Soo Hyun

Actor Kim Soo Hyun wore the sweater in red in an Instagram update in June this year. He paired it with black pants.

 

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source : Koreaboo

https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/15-stars-wore-sweater-wore-best/

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Netflix K-dramas are creating a new "K-Content craze" worldwide

 

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Netflix K-dramas are attracting new global users creating a K-content craze. 

 

According to analysts, the spread of the coronavirus has opened a new horizon for the Korean Wave meeting the demand for new K-Content as people are spending more time at home.

 

On the 7th, Flix Patrol, a content ranking site revealed that tvN drama 'Psycho but its Ok' starring Kim Soohyun and Seo Yeji topped Netflix's viewing list in 7 Asian countries after 14th episode. The drama's popularity is said to surpass Asia's rankings and ranks 6th on Netflix's global overall ranking serviced in 190 countries. This is the highest ranking ever for a Korean drama.

 

Ryu Hyung-jin, a business strategy officer at Studio Dragon, the nation's largest drama production company stated, "K-dramas are loved by global viewers due to their popularity, detailed plots, great cinematic quality and freshness."

 

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Analysts stated, "this craze of Korean wave is a different than previous wave by dramas like Winter Sonata and Dae Jang Geum because dramas lagged in popularity with other countries due to release dates. Nowadays, K-dramas can capture viewers from all over the world at the same time." 

 

A source from Netflix revealed, "We are working with with a total of 43,000 creators in Korea to introduce K-content to the world."

 

In the meantime, exports of Korean contents have surpassed $10 billion for the first time and China ban is showing signs of lifting. This means drama profits are expected to rise in second half. 

 

 

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source : https://dailynaver.blogspot.com/2020/08/netflix-k-dramas-are-creating-new-k.html

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7 Memorable OSTs From "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" — Which One is Your Favorite?

 

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One of the most unforgettable dramas this year, "It's Okay To Not Be Okay," sadly comes to an end. Apart from its amazing plot and superb cast lineup, we'll certainly miss the memorable OSTs that evoked and moved our hearts.

 

From the start of the series, talented singers with their unique voices and charming melodies that suited the drama fueled our sadness, the butterflies in our tummy, and all the emotions we felt all throughout.

 

And if you're one of us who miss the show, let's reminisce as we listen to these seven musical masterpieces from "It's Okay To Not Be Okay".

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"Breath" by Sam Kim

This is one of the memorable OST songs that gave us goosebumps every time the intro is played. It definitely lingers in our heart and mind, with Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji's face flashing in our memory showcasing their great chemistry.

"In Your Time" by AKMU's Lee SuHyun

 

With its enigmatic piano melody and Lee SuHyun's cold, beautiful voice carrying the sad emotions of Kim So Hyun and Seo Ye Ji's past life, this song will make your heart long for someone be by your side as well. It's one of the best OSTs of the drama where Seo Ye Ji finds healing and transforms into a better person with Kim Soo Hyun.

"Hallelujah" by Kim Feel's

The song depicts the sad life experience of Kwak Dong Yeon's speech as he expresses how lonely he felt being neglected by his family. It means rejoicing of finding one's happiness and releasing from the pain that holds oneself.

"Puzzle" by Yongzoo

"Puzzle" depicts the progress of Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji's romantic relationship. The brighter melody and lyrics about life is never complete without inspiration from the one you love, and it surely fluttered the heart of the viewers as the wonderful memories of the couple during the beginning of their romance replays in their mind.

"Little by Little" by CHEEZE

CHEEZE's song carries the magical vibe that brings both sadness and joy. It gives a shuddering feeling that little by little, memories transform the heart and heals the person within.

"In Silence" by Janeh Suhh

The intro song brings a flashback of the painful stories of our stars in the drama. Remember the unforgettable scene where Kim Soo Hyun found Seo Ye Ji was walking late at night under the profusely pouring rain on the bridge? Though the song brings a tinge of hurt, it is one of the best OSTs of the drama as well.

"Cold" by Heize

Heize really never fails to deliver! "Cold" lingers in your mind about each scene while listening to it, and that, of course, includes Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji's irresistible moments together. 

 

 

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http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/118638/20200812/7-memorable-osts-from-its-okay-to-not-be-okay-which-one-is-your-favorite.htm

 

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Cold by Heize is one of the best I think when I heard it 1st time.. Idk why.. but the lyrics hits me so much.. 2nd is Breathe by Sam Kim; I firmly understood the lyrics when it pops up. It fills the gap with the sense of longing/needing and that borderline of empty can/bottomless stomach 

 

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to think OTT streaming service and VOD will hurt public television show like KBS, MBC and SBS.. More younger people opts to watch dramas with no ads intervene..plus they have more freedom with lesser "commentary by parents" who sat in front of tv

 

 

Stay true to your words, Kim Soo Hyun!! Be an all rounder actor like Lee Jung Jae, Ha Jung Woo, Choi Min Sik and Jung Woo Sung.

 

"LETS GET IT" - Kim Soo Hyun in EP 14 BTS Psycho but Its Okay

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All The Episodes of "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" Are Actually Named After Famous Fairytales

 

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The whole drama itself can be linked to fairytale books that almost everyone is familiar about and the episodes of "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" are called chapters.

 

And here's the amazing part, each chapter has been named after famous fairytale, in which five of it was written by the drama's fictional leading lady Ko Mun Yeong, who is a renowned children's book author. The chapter which she has penned includes the first episode, "The Boy Who Fed on Nightmares," the fourth episode "Zombie Kid," the seventh episode "The Cheerful Dog," the 13th episode "The Hand, The Monkfish," and the final episode "Finding the Real Face."

 

Moving forward, the rest are named after fairytales that we all know or are familiar with. We jotted down each chapter in "It's Okay Not To Be Okay" that were cleverly linked into real fairytales, fables, and folklores.

 

 

(Warning: If you have not watched this drama yet, please look away since there are spoilers ahead!)

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"The Lady in Red Shoes" (2nd chapter)

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This episode was named after famous writer Hans Christian Andersen's "The Red Shoes," which was originally published in 1845. The story is about a woman who was obsessed with a pair of red shoes that she wore it everywhere. 

 

"Sleeping Witch" (3rd chapter)

The drama's third episode is actually linked to the well-known classic fairytale "Sleeping Beauty." This fairytale was first published in 1634 by Giambattista Basile. This fairytale tells the story of a beautiful princess who was cursed by a wicked fair to sleep for hundreds of years.

"Rapunzel and the Cursed Castle" (5th chapter)

Yet another fairytale which is loved by many the classic, "Rapunzel," this story was published in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It's about a princess with very long golden hair who was unfortunately trapped in a tower.

 

"Bluebeard's Secret" (6th Chapter)

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The story of "Bluebeard" came from a French folktale in which its most famous version was penned by Charles Perrault in 1697. And as the drama told it, it features the story of a rich man who kills one spouse after another.

 

"Beauty and the Beast" (8th Chapter)

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This fairytale clearly doesn't need any introduction at all since it is another classic story that we have read, heard and watched time and again. It is about a cursed prince that was made to look like a beast and could only go back to his human form is someone would love him unconditionally as a beast.

"King Donkey Ears" (9th Chapter)

"The King with Donkey Ears" is a well-known Korean children's fable but has various versions worldwide. Basically, the story is about a king who has a deep hidden secret, which is his large donkey ears, and the only one who knows about this secret is his hairdresser. However, he is completely forbidden to tell this secret until one day the hairdresser can't contain it anymore and shouted twice at the top of his lungs, revealing the secret, "The king has donkey ears!" 

 

"The Girl Who Cried Wolf" (10th Chapter)

"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a well-known fable that tells the story about the shepherd who keeps on fooling his neighbors telling a lie that a wolf is attacking his town's flock. Then one day, unexpectedly, there was a real actual wolf that showed up and the boy cried for help once again but nobody believed him anymore.

 

"The Ugly Duckling" (11th Chapter)

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"The Ugly Duckling" is another fairytale penned by author Hans Christian Andersen. This story is about accepting oneself even if you are completely different and unique compared to others.

"Romeo and Juliet" (12th Chapter)

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"Romeo and Juliet" is one of the most famous love stories everyone is familiar with, which is penned by William Shakespeare. It is about a forbidden love that ended in tragedy but somehow inspired their feuding families to make ameds. 

"The Father of the Two Sisters" (13th Chapter)

"The Father of the Two Sisters" is one of the highest grossing Korean horror films and is based on a Joseon Dynasty folktale, "Janghwa Hongryeon Jeon." It features the story of two sisters who both died due to their stepmother's abuse. 

 

"A Tale of Two Brothers" (15th Chapter)

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"A Tale of Two Brothers" has one of the most inspiring stories. It tells the story of two brothers who would sneak in and steal a sack of rice for each other's household. The story will inspire us on how a family should look after one another. And as the series has already concluded, the takeaway is clearly shown in Episode 15.

 

Can you connect or relate each episode of "It's Okay Not to Be Okay" to the story of these fairytales? If so, which one is your favorite "It's Okay Not To Be Okay" chapter?

 

 

 

source : Kdramastars

http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/118630/20200811/all-the-episodes-of-its-okay-to-not-be-okay-are-actually-named-after-famous-fairytales.htm

 

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These Handsome Korean Actors Played As North Korean Agents In Movies

 

Korean actors have their own style and charms that capture the heart of the viewers. There are certain details and angles that carry a character they portray.

 

The latest movie "Steel Rain 2: Summit" tackles leaders from three powerful countries: South Korea, the U.S., and North Korea. Lead actor and turned director Jung Woo Sung plays the president of South Korea, Yoo Yeon Seok portrayed a North Korean leader, while Kwak Do Won is a North Korean Supreme Guard Command Chief.

 

In one of his interviews, Jung Woo Sung made a fun side comment that Kwak Do Won became the first actor to break the "handsome North Korean agent." Usually, in dramas and films, the North Korean characters are either soldiers or police in various works, and celebrities portraying them tend to draw attention for their handsome looks. 

 

In this regard, we made a list of good looking actors who played as North Korean agents in movies.

 

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Kim Soo Hyun as Won Ryu Hwan 

 

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"Secretly, Greatly" is from a popular webtoon that revolves around Won Ryu Hwan, North Korea's elite spy sent to South Korea. Kim Soo Hyun portrayed Won Ryu Hwan, and exhibited excellent fighting skills. This marked as one of Kim Soo Hyun's signature roles in a movie that garnered 6.95 million viewers during its release. 

 

 

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source : Kdramastars

http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/118627/20200811/these-handsome-korean-actors-played-as-north-korean-agents-in-movies.htm

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Hallyu Star Male Lead, Brilliant Directing, And Natural Talent: What To Watch After “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”

 

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If you’re like me, you’re already dreading having to go through a weekend without anticipating the release of a new “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” episode. Seeing Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, and Oh Jung Se on the regular was so healing to the soul. And we will surely miss seeing the trio together on the small screen. If you’re looking for some other shows, movies, or K-dramas to watch to help you get over this sad period in time, take a look at these recommendations.

 

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Hallyu Star Kim Soo Hyun

If you’ve been in K-dramaland for awhile, then you probably know Kim Soo Hyun very well. He’s the one who took the world by storm after his portrayal as Do Min Jun in “My Love From the Star“—or some of us can argue that he took our world by storm way before that! With his return to the small screen after serving in the military, we were both pleased and surprised to see that his choice in script was such a success. But, if you’re looking for some other Kim Soo Hyun appearances apart from “My Love From the Star” and “Moon Embracing the Sun,” here are a few other solid watches!

 

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Dream High

 

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“Dream High” tells the story of several high school students who aspire to become K-pop idols. Go Hye Mi (Suzy) must convince two other students to come to her school for her to get accepted into the program. One of these students is Song Sam Dong, played by Kim Soo Hyun. He is a boy from the countryside who meets Hye Mi and falls in love with her, following her to Kirin Art High School.

 

This was Kim Soo Hyun’s first big break in a K-drama. His role as the country boy Song Sam Dong is such a heartthrob. The progression of seeing him go from an innocent and naive boy to a lovestruck potential K-pop idol is thrilling to watch, and it made the series a total success. You seriously might not even recognize him because of the crazy transformation!

 

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Watch the first episode of “Dream High” here:

 

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Kim Soo Hyun was on episodes 102 and 147 of the hit variety show “Running Man” early on in his career. It was obvious even then as a rookie actor that he is talented and has an energy about him that is hard to look past. He is charming, adorable, and obviously very entertaining. Let’s hope we see him on the show again!

 

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“Secretly Greatly”

 

Won Ryu Hwan (Kim Soo Hyun) is in the North Korean Special Forces and is sent to the South as a spy. He acts mentally challenged and is ordered to wait it out until he hears more from his part of the country. Once he gets word from the North, he is given a nearly impossible task that makes him rethink his return to North Korea.

 

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This movie was released in 2013 and immediately broke several box office records. People enjoyed seeing Kim Soo Hyun’s versatility in acting and were pleasantly surprised to see his ability to pull off this comedic side so naturally. Luckily, we were able to see a reprise of Won Ryu Hwan in the recent hit series “Crash Landing On You,” and it was one of the best cameo appearances ever!

 

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These Are The 20 Best K-Drama Couples, Voted By Fans

Which couple stood out the most to you?

 

One of the most exciting, fun, nerve-wracking, and heart-melting parts of K-dramas are watching the couples that end up together. It often involves all kinds of, well, drama, and sometimes heartbreak, loss, misunderstandings, and all other kinds of struggles, but it’s all well-worth it in the end to see them end up together. Recently, KingChoice.me, a popular polling website, ran a poll for fans to vote on their favorite K-drama couples, and these were the top 20 results!

 

 

13. Moon Gang-tae & Ko Moon-young (It’s Okay To Not Be Okay)

 

Portrayed by Kim Soo-hyun & Seo Ye-ji

 

 

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source : https://kingchoice.me/topic-most-favorite-korean-drama-couples-till-2020-close-august-31-1243.html /

https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/20-best-k-drama-couples-voted-fans/

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These Are All The Handsome Leading Men Seo Ye Ji Worked With

 

Actress Seo Ye Ji is currently one of our new favorite leading ladies. We fell deeply in love with her charisma in the recently ended hit Korean series on Netflix, "It's Okay To Not Be Okay."

 

Seo Ye Ji has been around the entertainment industry for roughly seven years now. The actress' first-ever appearace in a TV show was in a sitcom where she starred next to Go Kyung Pyo, Yeo Jin Goo, and many others.

 

As we have counted Seo Ye Ji's Korean dramas and movies, we have summed up a total of 19 projects and we're so proud to announce that she's finally receiving the worldwide recognition that she deserves!

 

Throughout her seven-year career as an actress, Seo Ye Ji had the opportunity to work with amamzing leading men on fabulous projects, in which they undoubtedly worked hard for to reach high ratings.

 

Let us show you the compilation Of Seo Ye Ji's leading men through the years below.

 

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The Compilation Of Seo Ye Ji’s Leading Men Through The Years

 

"It's Okay To Not Be Okay" is a drama that centers its story on the characters of Moon Gang-tae (Kim Soo-hyun), who works as a caregiver at a psychiatric ward who has so much on his plate that he does not have time for love and Ko Moon-young (Seo Ye-ji), a well-known children's book author who has antisocial personality disorder and has never experienced the feeling of love. After being able to meet each other, the duo then slowly start to heal each other's wounds emotionally.

 

 

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source : Kdramastars

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Re-watch party: Season 1 (sageuks)

 

All chingus, come and join us for a special sageuk re-watch party event!

 

We have chosen three sageuks:

1) Faith (with Lee Min Ho)

2) Empress Ki (with Ji Chang Wook)

3) The Moon Embracing the Sun (with Kim Soo Hyun)

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All three dramas were big hits back in the day, some even achieving over 40% viewership ratings!

 

You can join one of the re-watch parties or all of them! It doesn't matter if you have already seen the drama or it's your first time. Everyone is welcome to join!

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Your Event Organizers,

 

@partyon & @Lmangla

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Moments that show off-screen chemistry between the actors in ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’

 

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If you’re sad that ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ is already over, don’t worry — you’re not alone. While there may not be any more new episodes to look forward to, there is a ton of behind-the-scenes content to browse through! Check out some of the moments that how the off-screen chemistry between the actors in ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.’

 

1. When the actors played Jenga 

 

 

In this video, the iconic trio played Jenga together. However, unlike ordinary Jenga, select pieces had a sticker on the bottom. Whoever chose a block with a sticker had to complete a special mission. Fans loved seeing the candid banter between these three actors. 

 

2. Behind the scenes clips 

 

 

This video takes fans behind the scenes to when Ko Moon Young stabbed Moon Gang Tae for the first time, when Moon Gang Tae taught the butterfly hug, and more. It's hard to ignore the funny bloopers and evident chemistry between the actors! 

 

3. A heart-fluttering interview between Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji 

 

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In this special clip, co-stars Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji interviewed each other. Seo Ye Ji's playful and flirty responses, combined with Kim Soo Hyun's adorable reactions made fans go crazy in the comment section. Their real-life chemistry was unbelievable! 

 

4. When they played Ok or Not Ok

 

 

 

The three actors sat down together to play a game of Yes or Yes (which also happens to be the title of a TWICE song as pointed out by Kim Soo Hyun). All throughout the video, fans were able to see different sides of Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, and Oh Jung Tae. 

 

 

source : allkpop

https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/08/moments-that-show-off-screen-chemistry-between-actors-in-its-okay-to-not-be-okay

 

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[INTERVIEW] Concept artist discusses success behind 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' storybooks

 

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Cable network tvN's series "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" wrapped up its 16-part run earlier this month, but is still making headlines because of the children's storybooks that appeared in the smash-hit drama.

Following the massive success of its fairy tale romance, the production company has decided to publish five storybooks: "The Boy Who Fed on Nightmares," "Zombie Kid," "The Cheerful Dog," "The Hand, the Monkfish" and "Finding the Real Face."

Jamsan, a concept artist who joined the hugely successful TV series, said he is still overwhelmed by the overnight success of the drama both at home and abroad, which caused his career to take off.

The benefits have continued even after the end of the drama.

All five of the storybooks shown in the series are currently listed in the top 20 bestselling books of the month, according to the Kyobo Bookstore and YES24 websites.

 

In the series, Seo Yea-ji plays Ko Mun-yeong, a children's storybook author who suffers from antisocial personality disorder. She writes cruel fairy tales full of dark themes and grotesque scenes.

Ko falls in love with Moon Gang-tae (played by Kim Soo-hyun), a caretaker who works in a psychiatric hospital and takes care of his older brother Sang-tae (Oh Jung-se).

Apart from the healing romance between Ko and Moon, the drama shows how three adults ― traumatized by parental abuse and murder when they were children ― learn to recover from their past traumas.

"It's Okay to Not Be Okay," which earned popularity overseas through streaming on Netflix, is recognized for its visual storytelling that includes concept artist Jamsan's illustrations in Ko's body of work.

His dark, grotesque drawings entwined with screenwriter Jo Yong's stories about family and love resonated with drama fans.

"It's been a while since the series ended in Korea, but I'm surprised that people continue to express their interest in and love for it," he said during an interview with The Korea Times, Tuesday. "My follower count on social media has increased dramatically and I still get a lot of messages from drama fans."

Jamsan said he happily accepted the challenging task of illustrating all of Ko's storybooks seen in the series.

"I've worked with producer Park Shin-woo before on tvN's Encounter, starring Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum," he said. "Last year, he told me he's preparing a dark drama about a psychopath. I expressed my desire to join the project, sharing my personal interests in zombies and cruel fairy tales."


Compared with "Encounter," in which he created a fairytale-style rendering of the introduction and ending of the series, Jamsan had to build illustrations for each of the episode in "It's Okay to Not Be Okay." The 47-year-old artist said he changed the overall feeling of the illustration styles to reflect how characters overcame their fears and bad memories.

In Ko's early storybooks such as "The Boy Who Fed on Nightmares" and "Zombie Kid," the artist used dark colors to express the emotional damage suffered by the character. As the story develops and Kim Sang-tae debuts as an illustrator with "Finding the Real Face," Jamsan captures scenes filled with color and vibrancy.

"In the beginning, I pretty much focused on defining the dark mood and appearance of lonely characters. But for Sang-tae's drawing, I wanted to create his world in watercolor to give a warm and friendly feel to it, just like The Little Prince and Alice in Wonderland," he said.

According to Jamsan, the illustrations made him feel proud because his work has proven that cruel fairy tales can become bestsellers.

"Personally I really loved this project because Ko Mun-yeong's storybooks becoming instant bestsellers has opened up new opportunities to concept artists and illustrators like me. In the past, publishers were reluctant to release cruel fairy tales, saying such stories would not appeal to a wider audience," he said.

 

 

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credit : Korea Times

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/08/398_294682.html

 

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Writer Jo Yong shared “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” is a reflection of her own love story

 

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Writer Jo Yong, the amazing woman who holds a pen behind the healing 2020 drama, It’s Okay To Not Be Okay, shared on August 17 her thoughts on the ending of the said drama.

 

She expressed her gratitude to the casts and the participation of Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji as it was a successful drama breaking its own record in the finale with the highest rating of 7.3%.

 

Writer Jo Yong shared the background story of her amazing masterpiece saying, “This drama started with my love story with a man who had a personality disorder.”

 

“It’s a drama reflecting my narrow-minded self who failed to acknowledge and embrace, and chose to give up just to escape from prejudice.”

 

“So, through the character of Kang Tae, who is the opposite of me, I wanted to show him the recognition and engagement that I couldn’t do at that time, and I wanted to apologize,” she added.

 

Writer Jo Young continued, “I wanted to tell you somehow that you haven’t done anything wrong. So please be happy wherever you are. While writing this drama, I received the most healing treatment than anyone else, so I was so happy.”

 

Furthermore, she addressed the message she wanted to relay to the viewers of the drama, “I’ve read that a person who has no emotions feels lonely. It is a human instinct to find warmth to fill the loneliness they’ve felt.”

 

“I wanted to be comforted, healed, and grow up to be an adult. So, I hope that you would not turn away, but rather hold on to those hands that are struggling to find warmth from other people.”

 

“I wanted to convey that message through the appearance of the main characters in the drama who are healed and growing through each other’s warmth,” she revealed.

 

As the drama became popular internationally using the Netflix’s platform, she commented, “I was glad to hear that it was popular abroad through Netflix, and as the drama fans gave me a fountain pen as a gift, I was so grateful that I almost shed tears.”

 

“In our drama, the fountain pen was a bloody tool (laughs). I think it is a gift that means to use it better with the determination to live, and I would like to say that I will keep it for life with gratitude.”

 

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Talking about the portrayal of the main casts, Writer Jo Yong expressed her admiration towards them, “To me, Kim Soo Hyun was a miracle. Kang Tae was a character who shed a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.”

 

“I can’t imagine Moon Kang Tae if it’s not Kim Soo Hyun, because he was an actor who could compress the painful feelings into a single look and a single voice while enduring the pain in his heart.”

 

Regarding Seo Ye Ji playing the character of Koo Moon Young, she said, “Moon Young was a character who had a particularly hard time to portray, but Seo Ye Ji brought life to the character with her unique charisma and unexpected charm of loveliness.”

 

“In particular, I think such an amazing impact could have been made because the god of love confession, who had not even a handful of souls, was a calligrapher.”

 

“I almost fell in love with her because I find her unique low-pitched voice so attractive. It is a scene where Moon Young moans under the pressure of his mother’s nightmare at the end of the sixth episode and cries out. She said that she would get out of Kang Tae’s arms right away. I got goosebumps all the time. It was the best performance ever,” she added with so much appreciation.

 

It’s Okay To Not Be Okay starring Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, and Oh Jung Se, is a psychological healing drama that tells the journey of three individuals on how they cope up with their lives and in finding their genuine happiness.

 

 

source : https://annyeongoppa.com/2020/08/19/writer-jo-yong-shared-its-okay-to-not-be-okay-is-a-reflection-of-her-own-love-story/

 

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17 K-Drama Bloopers That Will Have You Laughing Nonstop

Once you see them you can’t unsee them.

 

K-dramas have some of the highest production quality in the world and they’re just plain awesome. That however, doesn’t mean the producers of these dramas don’t make mistakes and create some amazingly hilarious bloopers.

 

 

7. The Popped Collar

Maybe Kim Soo Hyun was just feeling like a pimp and popped his collar.

 

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source : Koreaboo

https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/17-k-drama-bloopers-laughing-nonstop/

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