Okay. I think I've been bitten by the "You're Beautiful" bug because 2 of this month's flavors of the month are from that drama.
1. Jang Geun Seok - "You're Beautiful" would not be the first drama of him that I've watched. I have seen him in "Beethoven Virus", a drama, which thanks to the horrible subs, I didn't enjoy and understand. His role in BV didn't make an impact on me so I didn't really like him that much during that time. His role in YB, however, left an impression that made up for his volatile role in BV. He is addictive. He is the perfect example of someone who's made perfect by his imperfections. I mean his teeth aren't perfectly aligned but it looks good on him, his face isn't silky smooth but it makes him look manly, his eyes aren't symmetrical but it sets his gaze or stare apart from other Korean actor's gazes and stares.
He is also a good actor, who acts with his mouth and eyes. (Which reminds me of Ninomiya Kazunari who can tell a story with his eyes and mouth, something that sets real actors apart from celebrities who act.) I think he's proven his worth as an actor in YB as Tae Kyung. A lot of people might disagree on that since the role wasn't very challenging but hey, who says no one can pull an easy role perfectly? In my opinion, he just did. Despite the level of difficulty of his role (level nearing zero cuz all he had to do was glare, tsk, and roll his eyes almost all the time), I found him very effective. He completely erased the image of Jang Geun Seok and he evolved into a new person.
The best part of is body would be... his vocal chords or his voice box or whatever it is that takes control over someone's voice. If I could marry a voice, I'd marry his. It's so low and manly and I just think that it's the best voice I've ever heard. His singing voice is also amazing. Not the best out there but he sings rather well.
2. Lee Hong Ki - The one word I'd use to describe this guy would be "cute". No other word could describe him. I love his smile, his eyes when he smiles, his teeth, his gestures. I love his singing voice. It's perfect for me. I love how husky it is.
3. Ninomiya Kazunari - I just watched "Letters From Iwo Jima". Yeah I know I'm a bit late or behind but at least I watched it. Hands down to this guy's acting. Every time I watch his work, Ninomiya Kazunari fades away and his character takes charge.
4. Chunderella - Or Lee Chun Hee of Family Outing. I just discovered the show and I'm now in an FO marathon. When I started watching the show, I didn't really like him. In fact, I thought I'd hate him. But as the show progressed, I learned to love him because of his clumsy but adorable personality. In one of the episodes, Bi actually told him that being "Chunderella" was his charm and that people loved him for that. I totally agree. If his personality deviated a bit from that image, I wouldn't have liked him. Plus, he's like a child trapped in a man's body. I watched an episode's opening where Jae Seok called them to tell them where they were going. When he heard that they were going to Jeju Island, he jumped up and down despite his tailored look (he was in the middle of a photoshoot). He looked handsome and cute at the same time.
5. Daesung - I'm not a fan of Big Bang... but I might become one. This guy is totally cute and adorable. His energy is unparalleled. His slightly stupid image actually suits him and I don't think that it makes him less of an idol. I don't really mind whether an idol is actually smart or not. Well if he is, then that's just a bonus. Daesung doesn't need to be smart cuz he already has a lot of talents, not to mention his adorable face. He's always smiling and I think I can count the instances he wasn't smiling by hand.
6. Kim Jong Kook - I'm officially in love with him and his voice. I will never get tired of listening to his good songs. Physically, he's not the typical Korean cutie. He's not 'artistahin'. Actually, the first time I saw him, I didn't know that he was a singer and that he used to be some kind of a matinee idol when he was younger. Seriously,to me, he looked like a gym instructor... errrr... he's bigger than gym instructors here so he kind of looks like a weight lifter - one who joins weight lifting competitions. I assumed that he was one. I've never seen an actor or a singer as bulky as him. Well, except for retired wrestlers who enter showbiz. Yeah, he looks like a wrestler or someone who does combative sports. I actually thought that he was an athlete who represents Korea in the olympic games that's why he's so popular.
But after hearing his songs and seeing a lot of him in Family Outing, that 'athletic' image I had of him was erased. He became a crooner who easily stole my heart and made me eat what I said earlier.
Man! I love him!
Plus of all the guys I've written in here, he's the oldest. That makes me feel less of a cradle snatcher. Geun Seok, Hong Ki, and Deasung are 4-7 years younger than me. lol
