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[patoi]

Only one word, wowwwwwwwCr: Lily Poh

[tesanne]

@Patoigeez....I have to take a deep breath.....am still mesmerising....how could he still look like that ?soooo beautiful to the point ...sometimes I wish that I  look half of what he's got there.....
@RobieYes....I agreed that his body gesture makes us thinking something right ?
For rom-com...well, we suppose to preparing ourself if he really do the rom-com...I bet he have to look pruuutttyyy right ?actually I fell head over heels over his 'Kay'.....in 'King's Man' he blew me away with his superb delicates gesture to act sooo feminine, still remember that I thought he is a 'gay feminine'.so, I wonder in this rumour rom-com, what role do he have to act ?plaboy ?.....naaaah...done thatchaebol ?...nope...been thatarrogant and cold ?....sound like Uri Sattoeasy going funny guy ?....Young ie ???crazy obsessed ?....like Boy ?uhm....this is very very tough....the things are, Joon Gi already took a role that very complicated in one role, so we can see different character in one role right ?maybe some Crazy Funny Fashionista detectives ? who obsessed with his fashion than his case ?.......

[Guest emaan]

Hey you guys, it has been very, very long since I last posted anything here. I missed you guys and of course Junki !

Uni is hectic.

Did he decide on his new project yet?

[irilight]

Welcome new members @YulianyG, @suchadiva42, @tesanne,  @hajolaj, @ladyalerie, 
Great to see our family here growing..

@emaan, welcome back...!
patoi said: @Merry, I don't know why but I have a feeling that he will do a rom-com. Rom-com will make him reach wider audience I think because most of his past works involve action and deep, sad emotion. I am so eagerly waiting for his decision.

[suchadiva42]

@irilight"

Thanks for the Warm Welcome" I happen to be everywhere lol...

[irilight]

While uri Jun-Ki is contemplating a new project, the world has not yet forgotten about Two Weeks.

Hancinema just posted a review of it. Actually, they copied it from "Orion Ramblings.."  (MBC - I hope you take notice....!)

[HanCinema's Drama Review] "Two Weeks"
2014/01/18

Action and suspense series have not been a frequently used genre in Korean drama, but surprisingly, they have produced some very popular works. The fact that revenge and/or melodrama are typical parts of most of them is one part that perhaps helps the genre impress, but a lot of them have also aimed for a popular cast and polished appearance, even if their plots have their issues. From 'City Hunter' to 'Bridal Mask' to the series in question here, "Two Weeks", they all go for something different and impressive presentation.

"Two Weeks" starts with an antihero type of man. Jang Tae-san (Lee Joon-ki) is wasting his life away in a demeaning job done as a favor to the businessman and mob boss he sacrificed himself and went to jail for. Tae-san has no responsibilities or interest to have them. That is until his former girlfriend, Seo In-hye (Park Ha-seon), appears and lets him know he is a father to a little girl with leukemia, named Soo-jin, who needs a bone marrow transplant from him. While he accepts, he finds himself framed for a murder and running for his life, but also the life of his daughter.

A new feature this series uses which might have eventually been its biggest asset is the real time format of it. Tae-san's race against the clock, with each episode being a day in his life as he is being chased by the police and criminals alike, means that the thrills and suspense are easy to maintain, because they are based on very urgent situations. Both due to his fugitive status, but also his daughter's, need for the transplant 14 days from when their story begins. So the pace manages to remain very fast and the plot very engaging throughout.

Speaking of the plot, it is of course not without its problems. As intricate and suspenseful and well done as it is, it does have the usual gaping holes we find in dramas and fiction in general. Action also being a genre where such holes seem to be even more easily forgiven by people means the series does not always try too hard to fill in all of the gaps. I mean, no matter how much one can suspend their disbelief, a man falling from a random cliff in the wilderness of Korea only to land into the arms of the exact person they needed to help their situation, as if they were some deus ex hermit's shack, is pretty ridiculously contrived.

But Tae-san's development through his struggles, the intriguing and charismatic villains, some nicely layered second leads and of course, Tae-san's relationship with his daughter (played by the adorableLee Chae-mi) are what really shines, making all of the little problems vanish in the presence of an otherwise grand and impressive story and set of characters. The stakes are high, the motives noble from the good guys and selfish or villainous from the bad guys. The characters are developed very well and their flaws are not glazed over, but rather serve as good material for their actions and the change into better or worse people through the events that take place.

Certain parts of the acting are the second biggest flaw along with some plot holes and it is an even sadder one, because it seems to stem from bad guidance. This is sad, because the plot itself, the things that happen and the characters are all good enough to not need added drama, which ultimately harms them by turning them soapy at times. The series is wonderful and the acting is mostly great, but a few important moments were disappointing due to that overacting and it is only so painful because it is so unnecessary and the series otherwise so good with getting emotion out of viewers.

Of course, the action and the visuals are important here. The directing and editing are mostly top shelf, the action is well made and exciting, the music and sound range from good to not distracting and it is generally good in terms of production quality, which is important in such a genre.

"Two Weeks" is a case of a series which knows what works and gives it to the viewers. Tae-san's emotional journey is as important as his and his daughter's fate and every other character understands it as well. There is a bigger picture, but it is only as important to the viewer as its involvement in Tae-san's fight for his child and redemption. A thrilling and, despite the occasional melodramatic acting, emotionally engaging experience fans of the genre are sure to appreciate.

Written by: Orion from 'Orion's Ramblings'

Source: Hancinema

[larus]

irilight said: While uri Jun-Ki is contemplating a new project, the world has not yet forgotten about Two Weeks.

Hancinema just posted a review of it. Actually, they copied it from "Orion Ramblings.."  (MBC - I hope you take notice....!)

I don`t think HanCinema copied from Orion`s blog. I think she writes reviews for them.

[Merry]

@emaan Welcome back... no confirmation from Joongi yet, there was only a rumor. So, we're eagerly waiting it and guessing which genre or character he may choose )
@irilight Thanks for the review, 2W is loved by many foreign bloggers  
Hmmm, I don't understand why this blogger always mention the "overacting"... in 2W ?? Ehh, all actors here are excellent for their respective roles though I think there's only underacting by PHS in the crying scenes of its first few episodes. But I forgave her, haha, coz I love her elegant beautiful looks (no, no, this is exception... I'm not the type who falls just on the beauty :-O ) & the adorable flashbacks with uri cutie Taesanie 

[larus]

theone4me said: Oh I just thought about this.  If he does a romantic comedy, ladies….we are all going to have to brace ourselves. If he does a good job at being romantic (and he probably will be good at it),  immediately after the drama finishes or as he is filming the drama, there will probably be a scandal that he is involved with whomever the leading lady is in the drama. There will be stories of him going out with her, coming out of her apartment, them picking out rings together, etc. etc.   We are going to have to hold onto to our hats and get ready for the roller coster ride….because we know it's coming if he does a romantic comedy.

[larus]

Merry said:Hmmm, I don't understand why this blogger always mention the "overacting"... in 2W ?? Ehh, all actors here are excellent for their respective roles though I think there's only underacting by PHS in the crying scenes of its first few episodes. But I forgave her, haha, coz I love her elegant beautiful looks & the adorable flashbacks with cutie Taesanie 

[Guest dizzielizzie]

so warm here..

[Merry]

larus said: Merry said:Hmmm, I don't understand why this blogger always mention the "overacting"... in 2W ?? Ehh, all actors here are excellent for their respective roles though I think there's only underacting by PHS in the crying scenes of its first few episodes. But I forgave her, haha, coz I love her elegant beautiful looks & the adorable flashbacks with cutie Taesanie 

[cristurbat]

:-*

[larus]

Merry said:I love both Soyeon & Hasun in 2W. But I respect KSY as a great actress! She's versatile and created Jae-kyung to be a likable character for me and most 2W fans >-

[irilight]

suchadiva42 said: @irilight"

Thanks for the Warm Welcome" I happen to be everywhere lol...

[patoi]

Latest news from our man. He is just about recover from his cold.

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I’m almost over with the cold after 4days passed. 
It’s finally getting ready to leave me as I have been eating, sleeping and taking pills repeatedly for 5days. 
Ah~ this cold was so sever. Please take vitamins and good food for your health everyday. With overconfidence in my stamina, I’ve neglected my health and now I am paying the huge price. (translation by Elly)

[Merry]

Here's a new interview: esp. from 3:06-3:43 )

http://www.4shared.com/video/4baI8UFUce/140118Lee_Joon_Gi_BTV_intervie.html

Joongi says he has the mediocre legs... kkk kkkk

[patoi]

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Kids like snow~ but grown-ups dislike snow~kkk (translation by Elly)..

[patoi]

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NO survival report~, My face has grown like a full moon maybe because I have stayed in bed kk I look like a spaceman in the space~!!! (translation by Elly).

[patoi]

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