Fave/Best Korean OOO

Note: This list is not yet finished and it will definitely change from time to time.

Fave Korean Celebrity:
Lee Hyo Ri
- I won't say that she's my favorite Korean singer cuz I don't even consider her as a good singer. But when she does variety shows, I can't help but fall in love with her. Lee Hyo Ri, when she lets her hair down (and removes her make up) becomes the most beautiful and charming woman on earth.


Fave Korean Smile:
Lee Hyo Ri
Kang Daesung (Big Bang)


Fave Korean Ballad Singer:
Kim Jong Kook
- There are a lot of other ballad singers who are better than him. But whoever arranges his songs does a very good job at making the melody fit his voice perfectly. The sweet melody coupled with his uniquely high singing voice sounds heaven to me.


Fave Korean Song:
How Did We Get (Lee Hyo Ri ft Kang Deasung)
- There are 2 things that I love about this song: Hyo Ri and Daesung's perfect blending and the hair-raising melody. The first and second time I heard the song, tears welled up in my eyes and I had goosebumps. Daesung's voice is perfect for the melody of the song and for Hyo Ri's voice.


Fave Korean Variety Show:
Family Outing Season 1 (SBS Good Sunday)
- I don't know if there will ever be a Korean variety show as good as this (according to my standards). What hooked me into finishing the whole season was the format which showcased the casts' real personalities. It's where I saw Korea's celebrities let their hair down and show who they are off cam or at least something close to that. FO showed something that's not usually seen on TV like the casts and guests' bare faces, sleeping habits, cooking skills, and personalities. The show gave the public a total of 84 episodes of that. I also loved how the casts' relationship blossomed. While they grew more comfortable with each other, I got more attached to them.

Running Man
- Running Man is a game show where 2 teams compete against each other using their skills and wits. The 2 teams will be given the same mission and whoever completes the mission first will be given the code that they will need to open the exit gates for their group to be able to leave the venue. As a punishment, the losing team will have to perform another extra mission for them to be set free.
I just watched 1 episode of it but I think it's tolerable. The first episode was fun for me only because it featured Lee Hyo Ri. The format is similar to one of my favorite Japanese shows entitled "Tousouchuu"/"Run for Money" except that Tousouchuu is more intense and the rules and missions are more serious because of the big prize that awaits the winner and that Running Man is a team battle while Run for Money is a competition among individuals. ATM, I think this show is promising.


Fave Korean Drama:
Full House
- This drama started the Korean drama boom here in the Philippines. Song Hye Gyo and Bi Rain's love-hate relationship in the drama undoubtedly won over our hearts.

Boys Over Flowers
- The second Kdrama I watched from start to finish that left a huge impact on me.

My Delightful Girl Chun Hyang
- This drama woke up the K-addict in me. I recently watched the whole series and it made me fall in love with Korean entertainment once again.

He's Beautiful
- Like "Boys Over Flowers", this is one of the best-looking Kdramas out there. Personally, I prefer romcoms over heavy dramas so this drama was a perfect blend of comedy, romance, drama, and visuals for me.


Best Body
Kang Daesung

Lee Hyo Ri
- Though they are always making fun of her long torso and relatively short legs, I think she's got a great body.

Bi Rain


Fave Korean Actor
Jae Hee


Fave Korean MC
Yoo Jae Seok
- This man is a genius when it comes to hosting. In one of the "Infinity Challenge" episodes that I've watched, an expert interpreted him as someone who has the decency to keep quiet when he needs to and speak up only when necessary. Yes, he's not really funny all of the time but his timing is really impeccable. He can quickly recover from corny punchlines.