My Girlfriend Is Gumiho – Korean Drama Choa

Today Soundtrack: My Girlfriend is a Gumiho – “Fox Rain”

KdramaChoa — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:30:36 +0000

I already caught by this beautiful song since the very first episode of “My Girlfriend is a Gumiho (MGIG)”. First time I heard the refrain, it gives me a goosebump and till now it always makes me excited (yeah, eventhough it’s just a hundread of repeating dubirubidurabpwa ) . I think this will become my fave K-drama OST of the year

Moreover this song is sang by one of the best Korean singer, Lee Seon-hee.

Lee Seon-hee

Lyric:

사랑을 아직 난 몰라서 더는 가까이 못가요
근데 왜 자꾸만 못난 내 심장은 두근거리나요

난 당신이 자꾸만 밟혀서 그냥 갈수도 없네요
이루어질 수 도 없는 이 사랑에 내 맘이 너무 아파요

하루가 가고 밤이 오면
난 온통 당신 생각뿐이죠
한심스럽고 바보 같은 날 어떻게 해야 좋을까요

마음이 사랑을 따르니 내가 뭘 할 수 있나요
이루어질 수도 없는 이 사랑에 내 맘이 너무 아파요

두비루비두랍퐈 두비루비두랍퐈 두비루비둡 두비루비둡 두비루비두랍퐈
두비루비두랍퐈 두비루비두랍퐈 두비루비둡 두비루비둡

하루가 가고 밤이 오면
난 온통 당신 생각뿐이죠
한심스럽고 바보 같은 날 어떻게 해야 하나요?

내 아픔이 무뎌져 버릴 날이
언제쯤 내게 오긴 할까요
한심스럽고 바보 같은 날 어떡해 하란 말인가요

달빛이 너무나 좋아서 그냥 갈수가 없네요
당신 곁에 잠시 누워 있을게요
잠시만 아주 잠시만

두비루비두랍퐈 두비루비두랍퐈 두비루비둡 두비루비둡 두비루비두랍퐈
두비루비두랍퐈 두비루비두랍퐈 두비루비둡 두비루비둡 두비루비두

Translation:

I still don’t understand love, so I can’t go more closer

but why my bad heart is keep pounding

I’m keep haunted by you, so I can’t go away

this hopeless love hurts my heart so much

when the day gone and the night comes

all I’m thinking about is you

what must I do in this sorrowful yet foolish day

what can I do when heart follows love

this hopeless love hurts my heart so much

chorus

if the day gone and the night comes

all I’m thinking about is you

what must I do in this sorrowful yet foolish day

the day when my hurt is vanished

when will it come to me?

what must I say in this sorrowful yet foolish day

I can’t just go away since the moonlight is so nice

I will lay down beside you for a moment

a moment just for a moment

chorus

Romanization:

sarang-eul ajig nan mollaseo deoneun gakkai motgayo
geunde wae jakkuman motnan nae simjang-eun dugeun geolinayo

nan dangsin-i jakkuman balbhyeoseo geunyang galsudo eomneyo
irueojil sudo-eomneun-i sarang-e nae mam-i neomu apayo

haruga gago bam-i omyeon
nan ontong dangsin saeng-gag ppun-ijyo
hansimseuleobgo babo gat-eun nal eotteohgehaeya joh-eulkkayo

ma-eum-i sarang-eul ttaleuni naega mwol hal su ittnayo
irueojil sudo-eomneun-i sarang-e nae mam-i neomu apayo

dubirubidurabpwa dubirubidurabpwa dubirubidub dubirubidub dubirubidurabpwa
dubirubidurabpwa dubirubidurabpwa dubirubidub dubirubidub

haruga gago bam-i omyeon
nan ontong dangsin saeng-gag ppun-ijyo
hansimseureobgo babo gat-eun nal eotteohgehaeyahanayo?

nae apeum-i mudyeojyeo beolil nal-i
eonjejjeum naege oginhalkkayo
hansimseuleobgo babo gat-eun nal eotteoghae halan mal-ingayo

dalbich-i neomuna joh-aseo geunyang galsuga eobsneyo
dangsin gyeot-e jamsi nuwoiss-eul geyo
jamsiman aju jamsiman

dubirubidurabpwa dubirubidurabpwa dubirubidub dubirubidub dubirubidurabpwa
dubirubidurabpwa dubirubidurabpwa dubirubidub dubirubidub

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Today Soundtrack: My Girlfriend is a Gumiho – “Losing My Mind” by Lee Seung Gi

KdramaChoa — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:22:33 +0000

I’d been expecting this drama to be on air, but unfortunately i haven’t had any chance to watch the whole drama yet. It’s started airing on SBS last August 11-12 and the responses were good. I hope I can write the summary, but just let’s see… Anyway, the first impression of the soundtrack sang by Lee Seung Gi himself was a real match with the drama. I’m not a big fan of this kind of music genre, but it quite represents the drama I guess. It a bit sounds like teenies music, but it’s cheerful and light. This is a song about someone who’s crazily in love with his/her lover.

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Shin Min Ah’s Profile (신민아)

KdramaChoa — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:44:23 +0000

Shin Min Ah is often featured as a sweet girl in her some role. But her role that made her famous is in “Love To Kill”(2005) alongside with Rain. She played as an actress who is depressed, and I think she successfully brought depression figure with her expression.
Successful duet with Joo Ji Hoon, twice, through drama The Devil (2007) and the movie “The Naked Kitchen” (2009), proved her more mature acting quality. Her acting was more perfect as Gong Hyo Jin’s little sister in “Sister On the Road” (2009).
And in 2010 she tried to be something else in the new drama “My Girlfriend Is Gumiho” along side with Lee Seung Gi. In a drama that aired in August 2010, Shin Min Ah role as demon girl fox with nine tails a.k.a Gumiho. This time she appeared with little spooky and mysterious. However, because it is a romantic comedy drama and packed in a modern setting, her appearance will be different with the real Gumiho legend.
Can’t wait to see her make a frightened Lee Seung Gi..

Profile
Name: 신민아 / Shin Min Ah
Real name: 양민아 / Yang Min Ah
Nickname: Do Duk Do Duk
Profession: Model and actress
Birthdate: 1984-Apr-05
Birthplace: South Korea
Height: 168cm
Weight: 48kg
Star sign: Aries
Blood type: O
Family: Older sister and younger brother
Talent agency: Star M Entertainment

TV Shows
My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox (SBS, 2010)
The Devil (KBS2, 2007)
A Love to Kill (KBS2, 2005)
Punch (SBS, 2003)
Beautiful Days (SBS, 2001)

Movies
Sisters on the Road (2009)
A Million (2009)
The Naked Kitchen (2009)
My Mighty Princess (2008)
Go Go 70 (2008)
I Like It This Way (2008)
Beast and Beauty (2005)
Sad Movie (2005)
A Bittersweet Life (2005)
Madeleine (2002)
Volcano High (2001)

Awards
2003 SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award (Punch)
2006 Christian Dior’s Timeless Beauty Awards – Recipient
2008 University Film Festival of Korea – Best Supporting Actress (Go Go 70s)
2009 Max Movie Awards – Best Actress (Go Go 70s)
2009 M.net 20’s Choice – Hot Fashionista
2009 Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best Actress (Go Go 70s)

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Lee Seung Gi’s Profile (이승기)

KdramaChoa — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:33:12 +0000

Before becoming a famous actor, he was a successful singer, “Because You Are My Girl”, a song that he released when he was 17 years old. The song was dedicated to men who love a 누나 “noona” (older woman).

Being successful as a singer he wanted to try acting.”Brilliant Legacy” (2009) brought him success. his acting with Han Hyo Joo was very well acknowledged by korean public considering that was his first time as the lead actor.

Together with other 5 famous Korean entertainers, Seung Gi takes part in KBS’s reality show “2 days 1 night.” This show is very entertaining and i think it’s pretty popular among viewers. I like seeing his personality as everyone-younger-brother in the show.

in 2010, he was back as the lead actor in “My Girlfriend Is Gumiho”. This time he acted alongside with Shin Min Ah, he became the Korean heartthrob because of his role as Cha Dae Woong. And for 2012 he is comeback on drama, he will be paired with another pretty noona Ha Ji Won on “The King”. Until now he trusted as MC for KBS’s show “Strong Heart”. But too bad, due to his tight schedule on 2012, he must leave his beloved seonbaedeul on 2Days 1Night season 2.

At a very young age he was already a famous actor and his career as a singer is still ongoing … a very talented artist and as person he is getting mature and more loveable day by day.

Profile
Name: 이승기 / Lee Seung Ki (Lee Seung Gi)
Profession: Singer and actor
Birthdate: 1987-Jan-13
Birthplace: Korea
Height: 182cm
Weight: 70kg
Star sign: Capricorn

TV Series
The King (MBC, 2012)
My Girlfriend is a Gumiho (SBS, 2010)
Shining Inheritance/Brilliant Legacy (SBS, 2009)
Famous Princesses (KBS2, 2006)
Nonstop 5 (MBC, 2005)

Discography
The Dream Of A Moth (나방의 꿈), Released: June 25, 2004
Crazy For You, Released: February 3, 2006
Story Of Separation (이별 이야기), Released: August 16, 2007
Shadow, Released: September 17, 2009
When A Man Loves A Woman (남자가 여자를 사랑할 때), Released: September 11, 2006
When A Man Loves A Woman Vol.2, (남자가 여자를 사랑할 때 Vol.2), Released: March 24, 2008
Shadow (그림자) , Released: September 17, 2009
Shadow (Repackage), Released: January 19, 2010
Tonight , released: October 27, 2011.

Recognitions
2010 SBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award alongside with Shin Min Ah (My Girlfriend is Gumiho)
2010 SBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award
2010 SBS Drama Awards: Excellent Top Actor Award
2009 SBS Drama Awards: Top Ten Star Award (Brilliant Legacy)
2009 SBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Han Hyo Joo (Brilliant Legacy)
2009 SBS Drama Awards: Male Lead Award – Special Planning Drama (Brilliant Legacy)
2009 SBS Entertainment Awards: Best Popular Award (Strong Heart)
2009 MNET 20’s Choice Awards: Hot Male Drama Star (Brilliant Legacy)
2008 KBS Entertainment Awards: Best Popular Award (1 Night 2 Days)
2004 M.net KM Music Festival / Best Newcomer Song – Because You’re My Girl
2004 Seoul Music Awards / Best Newcomer Song – Because You’re My Girl
2004 SBS Music Awards / Best Newcomer Song – Because You’re My Girl
2004 MBC Best 10 Singers Music Festival / Best Newcomer – Because You’re My Girl
2004 MBC Entertainment Awards / Special Singer Award – Because You’re My Girl
2006 M.net KM Music Festival / Excellence Award (Ballad) – Words That Are Hard To Say
2006 SBS Music Awards / Bonsang Award- Words That Are Hard To Say
2006 Korea Best Dresser Awards / Singer Award- Words That Are Hard To Say
2007 M.net KM Music Festival / Best Male Solo Artist Song – White Lie
2009 Golden Disk Awards / Digital Single Bonsang Award Song – Will You Marry Me!

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Three Dramas War in September!

KdramaChoa — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:59:54 +0000

Attention all k-drama lovers: be ready for the war! In September this year, you’ll have three anticipated dramas to watch: “My Girlfriend Is Gumiho”, “Naughty Kiss” and “The Fugitive”.

We’ll begin from the bottom one of the above image. They’re the leading roles for “My Girlfriend Is Gumiho“: Shin Min Ah and Lee Seung Gi. The two have started shooting for this drama and it’s scheduled for first airing on August 11, replacing “Bad Guy” on SBS. Even though both stars are not as phenomenal as Rain or Kim Hyeon Joong, the idea of the story sounds interesting and they’re gonna start airing before the other two dramas. I think those points will bring them positive response from the viewers.

The Korean version of the phenomenal drama “Naughty Kiss” will be played by Kim Hyeon Joong and Chong Su Min. It’ll be aired on MBC in September. The stars’ casting for this drama had taken public’s attention because there were many famous names mentioned. Honestly, I personally a bit disappointed for the fact that they chose Kim Hyeon Joon for the male lead. But, it’s just a prejudice since I think his performance in his last drama, “Boys Before Flower” (2009) wasn’t really outstanding. I think this drama will face a hard competition if the PD fail to give something new and more creative for this remake drama. I mean…for gaining a success on this drama, you cannot only rely on the leading actor’s/actress’ name and the success of the other versions (of the drama) right? Well, good luck for this drama then.

I’m so sorry if you think i have a bad sentiment for Kim Hyeon Joon. Well, i’m definitely not his fan, but i don’t dislike him in personal matter. I’m just so disappointed since I love the drama so much. I just thought they could take another actor.

The last one is “The Fugitive”, which will be played by Rain and Lee Na Young and aired on KBS. This drama has been boasted as the next blockbuster drama for having many famous names on the casts. Besides the two leading stars, they’re having Daniel Henney, Lee Jung Jin, Yoon Jin So, Yoon Son Ha, and a Japanese actor Takenaka Naoto. The writer of this drama will be Cheon Seong Il, whose previous work was the successful “Chuno”.

At first rumor had it that the drama will start airing on October, but then it’s said to be September. Anyhow, I think this drama has the strongest attraction in comparison with the other two. Famous names, well known writer, interesting settings (include many cities inside and outside Korea) and of course the story concept.

As for me personally, I’m gonna give a try on “My Girlfriend Is Gumiho” first, not really interested in “Naughty Kiss” but will consider it, and “The Fugitive” comes next.

So, how’s it with you? Which one will you watch if the three are airing in the same time?

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“My Girlfriend Is Gumiho” Started the Production

KdramaChoa — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:38:49 +0000

It’s confirmed then that Lee Seung Gi and Shin Min Ah are the leading roles in the up coming drama “My Girlfriend Is Gumiho” or also known as “My Girlfriend Is A Nine-Tailed Fox“.

This drama will replace “Bad Guy” airing time on SBS and start on August 11 2010.

I’m not a big fan of both stars, but i’ve seen some of Shin Min Ah’s dramas and movies. She always played as a sweet girl (regardless character details), but i heard she’s going to show a different image in this drama. Whether it’ll work or not on her, let’s just see…

On the other side, Lee Seung Gi… i never really watch his drama. The 2009 “Brilliant Legacy” didn’t really caught my attention to sit and watch it regularly. But I like seeing him on KBS reality show “2 Days 1 Night” and i pretty like his character.

I hope this is going to be an interesting and entertaining drama. If it’s really caught my attention, i’ll probably work on the summaries.

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