drama dilemma [edited links]

While waiting for more news about SS501, I thought of blogging a bit about the above topic. ^^

Sigh... there are so many dramas to watch with so little time. Actually, i think that this should be the real reason, I've been spending so much time with SS501 that I'm neglecting watching dramas. ^_^ ha...ha...

Anyway, you guys might think that I have all the time in the world to spend in front of my computer. Nah I don’t. It just so happen that I only sleep an average of 3 to 4 hours a day. I’m not sure if it’s sickness or what, but that’s the only time I spend everyday for sleeping.

Practically I’m awake for 20 hours and this 20 hours is not even enough for me to do all the things I want to do, much more even when I’m at home in front of my computer. There are some few dramas that I wanted to watch but like I said haven’t had the time. Likewise, I haven’t been helping much WithS2 since becoming one of the editors. But I think things will change a bit this weekend because I decided to help again in the editing and watch some K and J-dramas.

This weekend while I’ll be waiting for news about SS501 ^^ I’ll be watching ‘Dream’ since I’ve signed up in the editors' pool of this drama. The drama actually started this week but wasn’t able to watch online. I’m kinda excited about this drama [though I read of the low rating] since Kim Bum and Joo Jin Moo are there. But then, there are other dramas that I’m anticipating in watching and these are ‘Orthros no Inu’ which stars Takizawa Hideaki and Ryo Nishikido and ‘Buzzer Beat’ that stars Yamapi. Both J-drama are currently airing in Japan though Yamapi’s drama was aired earlier [about 2 weeks ago].

Anyway, for those who are curious about the ‘Orthros No Inu’, here’s an article that was emailed to me by my friend [sorry not sure who the source/s are but thanks for translation].

Takizawa, Nishikido battle in new drama

Hideaki Takizawa (27) has picked up his first starring role in a serial drama since 2005. He will share the screen with Ryo Nishikido.

The thrilling human drama has Takizawa playing the role of a mysterious and ambitious man with a wicked heart, who possesses the power to heal pain and illness with the touch of his hand. Nishikido, on the other hand, plays a high school teacher with a gentle heart, but who has the ability to kill with his touch. The two happen to meet, resulting in a battle of good and evil.

Takizawa's last starring role in a series was in the 2005 NHK taiga drama "Yoshitsune." Before that, he played the lead in Fuji TV's "Boku Dake no Madonna."

TBS will broadcast "Orthros no Inu" on Friday nights at 10:00pm, starting in July.

Here are some YT clips regarding ‘Orthro No Inu’ and ‘Buzzer Beat’


Orthros no Inu Trailer
lifted from LoveOrangeHeart




Buzzer Beat opening
lifted from shimille0612




p.s. there is 'Style' too which will be airing soon. Though I don't like Ryu Shiwon, I'll be probably watching this because of Lee Ji Ah.

p.p.s. i like Takki [Tackey] since i saw him in 2003 in Strawberry on the Shortcake

in 2003 [3]. he's cute then and until now. and randomly i found this clip and this one too on YT by chance and just thought of sharing with you. Honestly, I haven't checked on him for sooooo long. I suddenly have the urge to put on the my cds of him and Tsubasa performing that was given by a friend. ^^

Drama Marathon

For the past 2 weeks, i've re-watched again 'Boys Over Flowers' [but mostly watched only the parts of Ji Hoo] then followed by 'We Got Married' [of course only the JoongBo cuts]. This weekend, since it's a long weekend for us, i was planning on catching up 'A Man's Story'. But I've to postpone watching it to next week since I was introduced to 'One Liter of Tears'. A Japanese drama in 2005 based on the true story of a teenager who was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative disease at 15, but was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25.

It was such a tearjerker.

Ryo Nishikido as Haruto Aso and
Erika Sawajiri as Aya Ikeuchi
in 'One Liter of Tears'.

The drama is an adaptation from the diary of Aya Kito. She proved her courage and positive attitude while battling with a disease which up until now is incurable.

The screenplay of the drama was taken from the actual text of the book that was published a year after Aya's death with the addition of fictional character, such as the character of Haruto Aso, who is a schoolmate of Aya who provided her with strength.

Aya Kito was played by Erika Sawajiri, Japanese actress, model, and musician. While the role of Haruto Aso was portrayed by Ryo Nishikido, 24, an actor, singer and composer. [you can read more about Ryo here]

Ryo Nishikido

Erika played her role well, but I was drawn to Ryo's acting. I never knew him until I saw him here in this drama and searched him on YouTube [this one is Yamapi and Ryo NEWS, i know Yamapi but not Ryo]. This guy can cry! Though I didn't find him quite good looking at the beginning of the drama, as the drama progresses he's become more attractive.

You may want to give 'One Liter of Tears' a try. Click HERE to watch the eleven episodes in parts. But make sure you'll have your box of Kleenex with you.

After this post I'll give 'Last Friend' a try. It is another drama of Ryo Nishikido which was aired last April 2008 in Fuji TV where in number 1 on Fuji's top 50 list from June 16 till June 29 of 2008. In this drama, Ryo Nishikido won three Best Supporting Male Actor awards in three award giving bodies.

I love the concept of 'Last Friends' poster.

You may check 'Last Friends' here.

And listen to the theme song of 'Last Friends' entitled 'Prisoner of Love' by Utada Hikaru