Rondillo’s Picks
Movie: Attack of the Pinup Boys
Mainly a fan service, popular boy band, Super Junior, came out with this cute and funny movie about a mysterious person who goes around different schools, throwing bags of fecal matter (poop) at the most popular guys. In the next school that was said to be targeted by the mysterious person, three students (played by Hee Chul, Kang In, and Siwon) compete to be the one most likely to be attacked by the mysterious poop thrower by trying to prove which of them is the more popular of the three. Although the plot is a bit predictable, it is a very entertaining movie, especially if you’re a fan of Super Junior and their natural quirkiness.
Series: Meteor Garden
With the Korean Boys Over Flowers just coming out and the Hana Yori Dango Final movie in the Summer of last year, I think it’s time to look back at the drama that started the wave in Taiwan, 2001. Based on the Japanese manga, Hana Yori Dango, the story is about a headstrong girl (Barbie Hsu) and her bout with the Flower 4, or F4 (played by Jerry Yan, Vic Zhou, Ken Zhu, and Vaness Wu). With a bit of comedy, a bit of romance/love-triangle action, and a bit of crying, it is a classic story that I do not want to get into because of all the spoilers! But to see this great series that launched Barbie Hsu, Jerry Yan, and Vic Zhou’s careers is a must!
Track: Wonder Girls – Saying I Love You
Since the Nobody promotions have ended and the Wonder Girls are on their break, I think it is time to listen to some of their other songs from their latest mini-album. “Saying I Love You” is one of my favorite songs and is in my Top 3 of all-time for it’s wonderful lyrics and beautiful composition. The song was actually composed and written by Wonder Girl Ye Eun and shows her talent not only in singing and dancing, but in making music as well. The song is about being in love and saying “I love you” in the most perfect moment possible, making you wish you had that kind of love as well!
Krazoom’s Picks
Movie: Blood Brothers
Starring Daniel Wu, Liu Ye and Shu Qi Blood Brothers is a suspenseful story about 3 brothers who venture to Shanghai for a chance at a better life. They find work under the triad but eager for recognition one brother becomes engulfed with power and soon even his own family and friends becomes a threat to his stance.
Series: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni also known by it’s English title When They Cry is a complex and thrilling anime series about a small town and their sacred sacrificial mysteries. The series randomly follows the story’s of several characters with shady backgrounds. Though confusing at first everything soon comes together for a sudden blast of awe.
Track: Do As Infinity – Shinjitsu no Uta
Recently I’ve read that one of my favorite bands Do As Infinity has reunited and will release a comeback album sometime this year. To commemorate this here’s a favorite of mines. Shinjitsu no Uta was the 5th ending theme for the anime series Inuyasha. The song uses classic Japanese instrumentals for a traditional mellow tone.
Written by Editorial Staff