I've started watching Korean drama about a year ago and have since started watching Taiwanese and Japanese drama as well. I haven't watched a lot of the movies yet, so my favorites list will probably change as time passes. Also my favorites aren't listed in any particular order.

I feel a bit old because I don't know anyone my age who watches as much as I do. So if there's anyone in the 30-50 yr group (I'm in my early 40s) that would like to talk with me about these Asian dramas that would make me happy. I just have my husband and he's only seen a few ('cause he works a lot).

I live in Oregon (NW USA). I have 3 kids (2 in college!) and 2 cats. Been married for almost 22 years O.o - which I find unbelievable. In addition to Asian Drama I also love Anime, British TV, READING, faeries, movies, comedy,  some music, and other stuff. .

I have a  blog, with drama/movie reviews & also personal stuff about me here: sarahsidhesaid.blogspot.com
and here's my Asian drama tumblr: iluvasiandrama.tumblr.com
and my anime tumblr: osaka-chan.tumblr.com
Genres: While I generally avoid melodramas occasionally I will come across one that I can't resist. However they don't usually end up on my favorites list. The exception to this is "Mars" which is a super heavy melodrama. "Queen In Hyun's Man" is also a favorite, but it's not super heavy. So I don't count it as a melodrama.. just as a normal time-travel romance drama. I use the dramas as a form of escapism (don't we all) and so the thing I need to escape from most is the depression that I deal with in my life. This is why I typically avoid melodramas. They are very depressing and really make me feel worse than I already am. Most of the time I need either comedy, action, or romance (or a combo of all 3). I also like school dramas because they're "usually" less serious than the adult melodramas. 

Actors/Actresses: I have found that many of the popular korean actors and actresses are ones that aren't on my favorites list.  In fact, my dislikes can be called "unpopular opinions". For example I don't care much for the following: Shin Min Ah, Ha Ji Won, Yoon Eun Hye, Lee Seung Gi, Park Yoo Chun, to name a few. (**GASP!*** to all of these ..I know). I have lukewarm feelings toward Lee Min Ho and Jang Geun Suk. To tell the truth I also have unpopular opinions toward popular and well-received A-list American actors. That's just who I am.

Drama slumps and highs: Like everyone else I go through my own slumps when I'm just not in the mood to watch anything or nothing sounds interesting. When this happens I take a simple break. Once I return to my drama high I acquire, once again, a fever-pitch drama obsession.  Most times, though, I'm at a pretty level plain.  

All in all I like watching dramas. Though sometimes I wish I had a friend nearby that I can share drama moments with. *sigh*

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  • Times (Days) 71.47
  • Watching0
  • Completed122
  • Plan to Watch116
  • On Hold30
  • Dropped7
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  • Completed133
  • Plan to Watch98
  • On Hold1
  • Dropped3
  • Total Entries235

Comments (18)

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  • PrettyCarEye Apr 14, 2013
    I did check your completed list, but I must have missed Happily Ever After. Anyway, yeah, Abe Hiroshi is lucky to have found such an understanding wife in Yukie because if it were me, I'd be flipping HIM over for flipping things over. LOL
    I checked the films I haven't seen or heard of & they all look great. I've actually seen Finding Mr. Destiny & Midnight FM, but they're not on my completed list bcuz I feel I need to watch them again to really appreciate them. First time around I was a bit distracted & missed some crucial parts. Thx for the recs! Castaway sounds fun & quirky so I might watch that first. I'll add the others as I pare down my list. From your PTW list I've seen The Crucible, 6 Years in Love & Traces of Love. The Crucible is an amazing film, but quite dark. The other 2 are both watchable, but they're not films I'd readily rec, esp if you like happy endings.
  • PrettyCarEye Apr 13, 2013
    I hope you like Brother Beat. It suits your short attention span perfectly since the episodes fly by so quickly. Given that you're in the mood for movies how about the slightly quirky Happily Ever After? It doesn't show its characters in the best of circumstances, but it's an entertaining, thought-provoking film about life, love & the pursuit of happiness. I also just finished Love & Honor with the lovely Kimura Takuya. Really liked it. Both are good films with satisfying endings.

    I look at my PWT list and wonder the same as you. Lately I've limited myself to 200 titles. I can't add another unless the list is under 200. I've limited my On Hold list to 50 titles. It stands at 51 now but I'm going to use the weekend to pick something off of it. Do you have any good recs of movies you've enjoyed?
  • PrettyCarEye Apr 11, 2013
    Hey Rose, we haven't talked since we became friends in November. How is it going? I just read through your profile and I so agree with you about the melos. I'll watch them on occasion, but generally I don't like them. Life's hard as it is. Are you watching anything interesting? Do you like long dramas? They are usually good at combining genres. I checked your list & noticed that you haven't seen Ojakgyo Brothers. I didn't like everything about it, but it was an okay drama. Not too heavy with a little action, a little love, and a little comedy. I'd also recommend Brother Beat. It's a j-drama (so only 11 episodes!) about a slacker mom & her 3 sons. It made me laugh a lot & the romance in it was very sweet (only down side, some pretty lame ass kisses, but that's Asian dramas for ya, as I'm sure you well know). Definitely worth a watch otherwise! :D
  • Witchgirl247 Feb 3, 2013
    Hey! Thanks for the friend request!
  • PrettyCarEye Nov 25, 2012
    Thanks for accepting! :)
  • June77 Nov 25, 2012
    Thank you for accepting my request :)
  • addicted2dramas Nov 24, 2012
    Have fun there! ^_^
  • addicted2dramas Nov 24, 2012
    I'll check out FTIsland! :)

    I think there's a site called MyAnimelist also. You should sign up there too I guess. :D
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  • puakea Oct 1, 2012
    I'll have to look into that then! I really enjoy Agatha Christie ^^ I've watched all of the Doctor Who episodes by now, but it took a looong time. The first season was hard to get through sometimes, but there were some good episodes in there that made it worth it!
  • puakea Oct 1, 2012
    Ohhh, I watch IT Crowd too! I've seen Sherlock as well, since it's something my sister likes. I like Doctor Who a lot too :) I've watched a couple other series as well, but nothing that I stuck with...Is Poirot the same as the Agatha Christie novels?
  • puakea Oct 1, 2012
    I read in your thing that you watch British TV? What do you watch?
  • changminnion Jul 11, 2012
    Sounds kind of like something I've seen already.
    Not going to go for Cyborg's. No. :P
  • changminnion Jul 11, 2012
    Pssht. That was nothing.
    I'm a Cyborg, But That's Okay. What's that about?
  • changminnion Jul 11, 2012
    Hello. Thanks for acccccceping. :D
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  • DramaGeisha Jun 21, 2012
    Hi there,
    Thanks for accepting my friend request. :D
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