Adventures in Asia

There are a select few Korean TV shows that I consider in my All Time Favorites, those dramas which warmed my soul with realistic romance, pulled at my feels with heart-wrenching sacrifice, kept me from sleep with unpredictable plotlines – those dramas that I feel confident recommending to my non-drama-watching friends, knowing it’s only matter of time before they also become addicted. Among such glorious kdramas, I listed Lee Min Ho’s “ CityHunter ,” the only non-cop-show I’d seen that combined action and romance. But then I watched “Healer,” wrecking my rankings and superseding my beloved “City Hunter” in a flurry of kick-butt action, compelling back story, passionate kisses, and good-guy criminals. I love this drama. Not sure why this image has "skip" on it, but skipping this drama is not something you want to do. “Healer” depicts two worlds. One, the life of a night courier, code name Healer, the best in his field at delivering top secret documents, esc...

Wow! Hard to believe it’s the ONE YEAR anniversary of me posting my random thoughts about Korean TV and living life in Asia on this blog! I was to say a huge THANK YOU for taking the time to read my sporadic posts! In celebration of One Year, let’s play a game: Name That Korean Celebrity! Below are some of the famous faces I see on a regular basis while I’m picking up groceries, eating out or shopping. Can you identify them?? (See answers at the end of the post.) 1. Some dastardly handsome cardboard cutouts at KFC, who happen to have magical powers. 2. You know you want this adorable stuffed animal from Caffee Bene. 3. Nothing like a Chinese Pizza Hut. 4. Happy Lunar New Year! 5. Stylin' with some potato chips! 6. Chocolate... Ooh ooh... 7. More chips! This time, tomato flavor! 8. I scream, you scream, we all scream for Oppa! 9. I'm starting to see a chip trend here... ...