Thursday, March 14, 2013

New Drama, New My Fair Princess

haha, yay for my occasional drop in posts
I haven't really been keeping up with this blog. Breaks seems to be more for sleeping and working. Catching up on everything!
One reason... for lack of posts... I haven't been watching anything!!! No time for dramas anymore :c It's either that or the stuff I watch make me say "eh..." at the end and aren't worth blogging. No time, no time for dramas, no time for blogging. BUT! I have been watching this one drama xD I feel like I really want to do a drama post... but I guess... I will just do a quickie post.

I'm so excited and so into the new my fair princess!! 新还珠格格 It's been 13 years since the last my fair princess. This new one is a total of 90 something episodes, combining all three parts of the old drama into one. They separate every 30 episodes into three parts, with different ending theme songs, 燕儿翩翩飞 the swallow flies,风儿阵阵吹the wind blows,人儿何处归 where does one go。

First off, the titles I feel are quite meaningful :) It seems to summarize each part quite well. The beginning is when Xiao Yan Zi flies into the palace is where the story begins. The second part is when the princess from afar comes to the palace as a concubine to the emperor but her heart and love belongs to another back home. This princess's love is like the wind, hence, the wind blows in breezes to her lover. The final part is where does one go. This is really fitting for the final part, because Xiao Yan Zi's world turns upside down when she learns the truth about her past.

I won't be comparing the two dramas because that it just silly! I'm taking this new one in as a completely new drama. I love the new rendition of the classic. I really like the cast in this one, all young, handsome, pretty, charming. Oh and Hong Kong actress 邓萃雯 The bright colors and the characters bring a nice new feel. This new drama is quite cheerful and brings naivety into the dark palace life.

What I really like about this new one is there are quite a few additions! For example with characters, there is Ban Jie Ming, the palace artist/love rival, and also the fifth prince's mother is present. Addition of Ban Jie Ming's character brings a level of multiculturalism to the drama. He brings in elements of western culture such as his violin, art, clocks and CHOCOLATE :D I'm predicting that the fifth prince's mother is going to be an obstacle in his relationship with Xiao Yan Zi. I like how they still have some parts that are from the original drama and novel but I love how they add a lot more new events, such as Zi Wei cooking. Oh! And I absolutely like how they used the theme songs from the original one in this new one. I love the meshing of the story line of all three parts. I personally didn't like the third part of the original one (maybe because it was a completely different cast...), but I definitely like how this entire drama is the same cast (which is a plus)

Good old Xiao Yan Zi and romantic Zi Wei are now back! :D
I'm quite far from finishing the drama but wow! this "quickie" post became so long! So far so good! All positives for this one, and looking forward to watching on!












Monday, January 7, 2013

爱情闯进门 When Love Walked In OST

Hello there drama lovers~
So today was the first day of spring semester, busy once again. Spent all break sleeping, working and haven't gotten a chance to blog about the dramas I have finished. One reason is, I don't feel like the dramas are that good nowadays and there's nothing that I really want to blog about. But... I currently am watching a Mainland China/Taiwan collab drama, starring Calvin Chen and Victoria Song. I really really really am hooked on this drama and I really do like it. Summary post coming soon! But for now, these are the 4 main songs used in the drama :) Song number one is on constant replay!!! Love it so much! 

Until the next post, happy drama watching!~ ^____^ 



















1) By2: 愛情闖進門 (When Love Walked In)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxD013mxZDU

2) 张婧: 经过 (Jeanie Zhang- Jing Guo)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDRyRTS7LAI

3) 林俊傑:你要的不是我 (JJ Lin- I'm Not the One You Want)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ4RyTjVpVM

4) 林宇中: 優雅的分手 (Rynn Lim- You Ya De Fen Shou/ Graceful Farewell)
     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryywholBi_U


Monday, November 5, 2012

New Dramas!!!

ohmygosh~ so many new dramas!
Just finished watching  雷霆扫毒 Highs and Lows, Hong Kong drama featuring Raymond Lam, Kate Tsui.

ALSO!!! SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS ONE!!
KOREAN VERSION OF HANA KIMI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (called To A Beautiful You)
Seriously can't get enough of this storyline!! So hooked on this drama but must do homework!!!

I'm seriously itching to do drama blogging... Homework you suck :P

Monday, September 24, 2012

Quick Update~

School has started for five weeks now... SO MUCH WORK TO DO!!!

Anyways... have been sparingly watching dramas, and oh my! So many are coming out! I really want to blog about them but gah... no time! The only time I watch dramas is during dinner time! I can't do work and eat at the same time right? Hahaha :D  Recently have been watching 巴不得妈妈 Divas in Distress. I love the Him/Mandy couple pairing. I have so much to say and talk about! Also watched the recent emperor one with Wayne Lai (forgot the name atm).... and not to mention some watched during the summer @___@
I really want to blog about all of them, and started on some (all as drafts now) I'd really rather do this than homework!!

Hmm, my random venting post I guess...

Also thank you to those who come to happen on this blog. Thank you for reading! It really makes my day to see views. Hope you find information here informative. Leave a message, say hi, let me know of any opinions, comments, and as always constructive criticism welcome!

Until next time~ ^___^

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

My Reaction to 回到三国 Three Kingdoms RPG [Spoiler Alert]

My usual post about my reaction to the drama but this time it will be a little different....

I was reading various reviews and summaries online, and I found a lot of them consisted of inaccurate information. Also reading other's comments, I realized, there is quite a lot of criticism and misunderstandings towards, Three Kingdoms and the various characters. My friend and I were talking about the drama and she said, she had done some research and realized, the way they portrayed the characters were off. I don't exactly agree with her. I feel the characters were more or less portrayed the way they have always been known for. This lead me to think, did she read some of these misleading posts that are online? I decided to include something extra in this post, not to dis others, and not to prove them wrong, but I just wanted to clear up some misunderstandings. I'm not saying I know everything, and I don't mean to offend anyone else. If you feel offended, I am really sorry. And if you feel that I'm wrong, don't be afraid to tell me (in the comments below). I'm always open to what you have to say.

I have just finished watching the drama, and a lot of the information is still fresh in my head. Also I have my Chinese school history text book to reference and back up my points. Hopefully this will give insight to everyone! (and of course, a lot of my own personal opinions as well)


oh and always....
[SPOILER ALERT!!!!]








Plot

This first section here will be about plot.

First things first, Kenneth Ma's character, the frivolous and impetuous Sima Xin (Sima Shun) is a fictional character in the drama. He is not a historical figure, and should not be mistaken to be the historical figure, Sima Yan, who would later unite the Three Kingdoms.

Sima Shun and the maid Song Yau's love story is not going to end well (what is with TVB and bad endings??) One review I have read claims that, after Sima Shun abandons Song Yau she remarries.

So here's the final episode(24) ending... [MAJOR SPOILER]

During the Battle of Red Cliff, Sima Shun takes Song Yau to the portal that would take him back to Hong Kong. The portal though, only take Sima Shun and not Song Yau so therefore she was left behind. Back in Hong Kong, he realizes he had left for two years during his time travel. 30 years in the modern world passes, and Sima Shun is now 60 years old. Through the years, he has become the boss of a successful restaurant franchise, but he had not forgot about Song Yau and his time travel to Three Kingdoms. Throughout the years he always watched for typhoons to happen, hoping he would be able to see the portal and travel back in time again. He finally saw it when he was 60 years old. Unfortunately, he dies of a heart attack as he tries to get to the portal. He doesn't make it..... but a little surprise, Song Yau, comes through the portal and sees the body of Sima Shun. Tragic, Tragic ending...

Kenneth Ma: "Look that blue light! The way back home!"

Song Yau (Tavia) coming through the portal.








:'( Tear, Tear. I really think Tavia a is good actor with potential. Her crying scenes are bone chilling. She's so good! And those big tears! How her face changes and her eyes well up, yup, real crying there!


Next part about the plot would be my question from seeing this picture:


http://www.ihktv.com/sudden-885-threekingdomsrpg.html

According to this site, it said that Sima Shun was helping Zhu Ge Liang, but Zhu Ge Liang sent him to jail. Sima Shun escaped and went to Cao Cao. He later realizes Cao Cao was the not reliable. This was posted July 13, 2012. My question is.... where in the drama was this? I mean I know I skipped two episodes (14, 15) but according to the post this was somewhere around the Battle of Red Cliff time...

Guessing this is the part, and from memory, Sima Shun doesn't go to jail because of Zhu Ge Liang...
Sima Shun in the episode, made Sun Quan angry and wanted to kill Sima Shun. Zhu Ge Liang and Liu Bei begged for Sima Shun's life. As a result, they came to the compromise to kick Sima Shun out of Sun Quan area and was to never step foot in the territory again. If he did they would kill him. Sima Shun left Zhu Ge Liang and Liu Bei. One night he was caught by two men (Hon's men) and wanted him to help Cao Cao. Sima Shun didn't want to so they caught Song Yau as well, to threaten Sima Shun to help Cao Cao. Sima Shun being from the future would know Cao Cao is not reliable so he definitely wouldn't realize this point later. I really don't remember Sima Shun going to jail because of Zhu Ge Liang. I just remember him being in jail for a short while, but that was because Cao Cao found out he was hiding his identity and about where he is from. Unless I am wrong. Please correct me if I am. I am slightly confused about this..........my guess is TVB decided to change the script last minute? oh also I read somewhere that this drama was 25 episode long but ended at 24... again... TVB decided to cut it short and just end it??


Drama Overall

This drama, overall, was good at giving viewers an idea about Three Kingdoms (三国), historical happenings and historic events all in a short amount of time. Many feel that this drama is boring, or wasn't as exciting... well it is a historical fiction drama. Majority of people don't like history, think it's boring and maybe that's why many feel this drama dragged. I love history so I didn't mind, also I watched other dramas about 三国, those dramas were 95 or 100+ episodes! Talk about long. Believe me, this has been the shortest drama on three kingdoms. Other dramas don't just stop after the Battle at Red Cliff, it goes on and on until Sima Yan unites the three kingdoms Wei, Shu and Wu. Okay enough of boring history talk, haha. So in conclusion, I liked the drama, short and to the point. Wouldn't say it was good or my favorite, but a decent. It takes a lot to film a drama for us, so I'm grateful for all the TVB actors, actresses, script writers, directors and all those who could have made this drama happen. Only thing about this drama is, I just wish the ending was better!

Oh and comparing it to 寻秦记 Step into the past? I won't compare, both have their qualities. A step into the past may have been more exciting but it's because of the historical content. A step into the past is about fighting to the throne and uniting China while Three Kingdoms RPG is about the political, military tactics.

This has gotten quite long... oops, still want to do a events, character comparison. Next post!

Last thing...
If history really isn't your thing, watch it for Raymond, Kenneth and Tavia! All you Raymond, Kenneth Tavia fans! Support Support! Or better yet, watch it for a chok Zhu Ge Liang! LOLOLOL

Second episode: "chok...真chok, 诸葛亮好chok!" (ROFL Kenneth) 

Oh! And Fan Gen too! :D Adorable and cute as well. Such a good friend. One of my favorite characters in this drama! 

(Kenneth you are adorable ^__^)



Until the next post... ^__^ V

Three Kingdoms RPG 回到三国 Theme Song

Here is the theme song for the drama. Sang by none other than 林峰 Raymond Lam! Great emotion, perfect mood for the whole Three Kingdoms. Battle mode! Enjoy the song! 




Lyrics 

簾外雪 水裏月 未曾如掌控內 
成敗恩仇恨愛 怎去篡改 

從幻變 的世代 既然難得你在 
何事天地 偏偏喚我來 
誰和誰推弓引箭覆雨翻海 
誰和誰錐心刻骨但未敢愛 
誰祈求腥風血雨栽種花開 
熱血赤膽 從無可替代 

橫越長空與深海 勇士歸去又來 
戰幔從一剎張開 以後必更精彩 
歲月塵灰染于腮 故事總有你在 
記住如果要分開 再回來 

愁共慨 風雪內 願長埋千里外 
無用相逢恨晚 只要快栽 

雲漸散 酒已待 既然難得你在 
明月風流 乾杯又再來 
誰和誰推弓引箭覆雨翻海 
誰和誰惺惺相惜又在比賽 
誰祈求腥風血雨栽種花開 
熱血赤膽 從無可替代 

橫越長空與深海 勇士歸去又來 
戰幔從一剎張開 叫歷史也刪改 
歲月淘空了悲哀 美事總有你在 
聽候奇蹟叫天開 你回來



Oh, and here is an awesome cover by simusic120  Check out his youtube channel for more awesome covers! 



Three Kingdoms RPG 回答三国 Summary











Main Characters:

Kenneth Ma as Szema Shun 司马信 Hong Kong game addict who travels back in time to Three Kingdoms
Raymond Lam as Chu Kot Leung 诸葛亮 Lau Bei's strategist
Tavia Yeung as Song Yau 桑柔 maid who serves Lau Bei's family, thought of as their daughter


Suk Hon 蜀汉

Joseph Lee as Lau Bei 劉備 warlord who founded Suk Hon 
Au Sui Was as Kwan Yu 關羽 general, second sworn brother to Lau Bei 
Savio Tsang as Cheung Fei 張飛 general, third sworn brother to Lau Bei 
Deno Cheung as Chi Wan 趙雲 general 


Cho Ngai 曹魏

Law Lok Lam as Cho Cho 曹操 warlord who founded Cho Ngai 
Ram Chiang as Sun Yuk 荀彧 Cho cho's strategist 
Chan Weing Kei as Kai Hui 賈詡 Cho cho's strategist 


Tung Ng 东吴

Ngo Ka nin as Suen Kuen 孫權 warlord who founded Tung Ng 
Ruco Chan as Chow Yu 周瑜 military general and strategist, later is jealous of Chu Got Leung 
Sharon Chan as Siu Kiu 小喬 Chow Yu's wife 



Summary: 

Szema Shun was a young game addict in Hong Kong, especially for a new current game called Three Kingdoms RPG. All he ever cared about was gaming, his famous gamer name Win神, even though his father wanted him to help out with family business ( a small 茶餐厅)and his mother always nagged him to grow up. He is extremely frivolous and impetuous, a major slacker. One day while he was trying to hid from the police, he stumbled into a cave, and he saw a blue light in which he stepped into. Who knew this was a time travel portal. Szema Shun time traveled back into the Three Kingdom period in Chinese history. There he meets his idol Chu Kot Leung and many other Three Kingdom historical idols. He gets himself caught in the Three Kingdom battles and even becomes an assistant to Chu Kot Leung. While in Three Kingdoms, he meets Lau Bei's family maid, Song Yau, who changes his thoughts about love and relationships. This accidental time travel to the Three Kingdoms would change Szema Shun's life.

Will Szema Shun be able to go back to Hong Kong? How would his life be changed? What will happen between him and Song Yau?

Want to know the answers to the question? Watch 回到三国 to find out. This historical/science fiction drama will take you back in time to the Three Kingdom period, where you will see the famous Lau Bei, Cao Cao, Chu Kot Leung and some of the major battles during this time.