Let's Ride the Korean Wave!

The phenomenon is obvious. And it hit me hard! The full-of-onak-dan-duri drama (not to mention hero yang jambu), addictive rhythm and dance of K-Pop, fun and hilarious reality TVs and game show just make me want to fly to Seoul right away!

To begin with, I stayed at my parent’s during waktu pantang after gave birth to Balqis, and my family apparently got smacked by the wave earlier than anyone else! Pagi petang siang malam, semua korea. I think I’ve been brainwashed silently and it succeed, undeniably. I don’t know why, but it seems like the entertainment industry in Korea is, I could say, far awayyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than ours (janganlah aku kene saman).

I do not subscribe to Astro before, so I watched dramas online, or just call my mama to record it for me (diorang ada Astro PVR – tapi only boleh tengok bile balik JB, lambat sangat). Hola to KimchiDramas and Jacinda1st. Sekarang dah ada Astro, no need to watch online anymore, loading lembab (berlagak la pulak). Hahaha..

I am choosy in selecting dramas to watch. It depends on the casts – the leading actor is vital (pasal heroin aku x dulik), and the plots for sure. 49 Days was the best drama so far. Dramas that still stuck in my head are You’re Beautiful, Marry Me Mary, Baby-faced Beauty, Oh! My Lady, Lie to Me, Secret Garden, Call of the Country, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, Heartstrings, It’s Okay Daddy’s Girl and list keep goes on and on.. I am currently tengah layan Protect the Boss and Poseidon and looking forward to watch Tree with Deep Roots.

To feed my ears, I listened to K-pop songs. Somehow they amused me with their catchy tempo, besides their signature dance that just make me want to groove. Super Junior, Big Bang, MBLaq, U-Kiss, Girl’s Generation, T-Ara, Kara, you name it, you got it. Even my little Balqis nod her head when she hears k-pop songs. Seems like I brainwashed her silently too *wink*. Inkigayo, Music Bank, Seoul Sunday, and JK Hits are my ultimate source. From there I’ll acknowledge their new single, new groups, top charters etc. My iPod and USB are always welcome for new songs. The USB I connect in the car (which I address it as Robert – mengarut btol kereta pun nak ada nama), and as the songs are played, my husband will sigh. And so I said, “You'd better listen to this, radio banyak iklan”, in a soft, manja tone (Takut gak kalau-kalau die cabut USB campak luar tingkap). Suddenly, I heard something unusual coming out from his mouth. He was humming the CN Blue’s Intuition! What a progress!

Laughter is the best medicine, so I treat myself to talk shows and entertainment programs. Gag Concert really is a stress reliever and I can guarantee it will tickle you till the very end of the show. I also follow Running Men and I won’t miss it for the world. It is the best game show on earth! To fill my emotion, I tune to Strong Heart where celebrities talked about their rough journey, but still intersect with their fun stories. Honestly, I watched the show because of Teuk Academy. Hahaha.. Suprisingly, my arrogant husband started to watch these amusing programs, and he also reminded me the time it is aired. Guess I brainwashed him well huh!!

Feed your eyes, your mouth, your ears, but let’s not forget to feed your soul, aye!! It is time for Asar prayer. Chow!!