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Legend of the Patriots (2010) drama trailer

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Trailer for Korean drama series Legend of the Patriots, a remake of a 1970’s drama to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War.

The drama tries to show the “reality” of a war from the soldiers’ perspective, that it’s often a matter of survival instead of idealism. The Korean title, Comrades, reflects that well; the English title sounds a bit too cheesy if that’s the plot.

The cast includes Choi Soo-jong, Lee Deok-hwa, Lee Tae-ran, Kim Roi-ha, Im Won-hee, Kim Myeong-soo, Nam Sung-jin, Jeong Tae-woo, Hong Kyeng-in, Park Sang-wook, Lee Seung-hyo, Ryu Sang-wook and An Young-joon etc.

IRIS spin-off Athena begins shooting

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Korean drama series Athena, spin-off of last year’s award winning spy-action flick IRIS, has started filming. Some promotional stills of the main cast – i.e. Jung Woo-sung, Su Ae, Cha Seung-won, Lee Ji-ah, Kim Min-jong and Choi Si-won – have been released to kick start the hype.

Jung Woo-sung
Athena Jung Woo-sung

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Younha – No Way music video (Personal Taste OST)

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Music video of No Way by Younha – drama OST for Personal Taste (개인의 취향, also known as Personal Preferences), starring Lee Min-ho and Son Ye-jin etc…

The drama is adapted from a 2007 novel, about a man pretending to be a homosexual so that he can become room-mate with a woman who wants to live with a gay male, and as expected romance bloomed in between.

Jung Ah – You’re Cute (Pasta OST)

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English subbed Korean MV for You’re Cute by Jungah of pop group After School – an OST for drama Pasta, starring Lee Sun-gyun, Kong Hyo-jin, Alex and Honey Lee.

Pop group Girls Generation also did a piece for the drama OST with Forever.

After School series – Previous: New member Lizzy – Next: Bang photo shoot

Dong Yi (2010) drama trailer

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Trailer for Korean historical drama series Dong Yi, starring Han Hyo-joo, Ji Jin-hee, Lee So-yeon, Bae Soo-bin and Jung Jin-young etc. Boosting a strong crew and cast (and also the ever popular historical theme), Dong Yi is expected to be a huge hit. Coming soon on MBC channel on March 22.

The drama is loosely based on the story of a palace maid who became a royal concubine; her son was King Yeongjo of Joseon Dynasty (in the 18th century).

Girls’ Generation – Forever (Pasta OST)

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English subbed Korean MV for Forever by pop group Girls’ Generation – an OST for K-drama Pasta, starring Lee Sun-gyun and Kong Hyo-jin etc. The video is basically a summary of the popular drama series which is approaching its finale.

Pretty good song. Unfortunately ballads are not favoured in K-pop these days… it’s all about dances and hype; a ballad song could hardly top the charts.

[Update] Check out another Pasta OST, You’re Cute by After School’s Jung-ah.

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