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December 30, 2013

Interview - Im Joo Hwan: “Everyone created a direction for ‘Gong Joon Soo’”

Source: Xportsnews.hankyung.com
Translator: Cookingdramas


Cookingdramas: note: (*) means I’m unsure of translation

A tall stature with a handsome appearance, but honest as well. This was my first impression of actor Im Joo Hwan. He holds a clear self-view and that self-view is honest. This could have been the influence of ‘Ugly Alert’s’ ‘Gong Joon Soo.

December 26, 2013

Interview (Elle - December 2013) - “To look in the eye and communicate sincerely with the heart”

Source: Imjuhwan gallery
Translated: Cookingdramas
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superheros-
The superheros of this era are those who, while do their best at what they’re given,  are also people who silently walk on their own path. In that sense, aren’t our fathers  truly the greatest superheroes then?

December 23, 2013

Year End Review 2013 Part Deux – Best Family Drama for 2013

By NewKDramaAddict

Let’s go through the drama checklist:
  1. Birth Secret?–Nope!
  2. Amnesia?-Nope!
  3. Super Evil Mother In Law?–Nope!
  4. Evil Step-Mother?–Absolutely NOT!
  5. Love Triangle?–NOOOOOOOO!
  6. Dysfunctional Family?–Nope!
  7. Devoid of Romance?–Nope!
  8. Piggyback Scene?–Several
  9. Bromance?–BIG TIME!

What would this year be like if I DIDN’T talk about the first time that I ever, not only watched raw but also streamed a drama from Korean Television? That’s right, Ugly Alert is the first drama of that distinction. Anyone who follows me on twitter knows that I have actively talked about this drama for the last 6 months! I had to think long and hard about what to write; not so much because I didn’t have anything to say but more because I have SO MUCH to say. I’ll try to limit my spoilers, just in case you ever want to watch it but I will give you enough, just to peak your interest….maybe.

December 16, 2013

Fan meeting (Korea - December 14th 2013) - Photos

Fan meeting (Korea - December 14th 2013) ft. Kang Sora - Part IV (End)

  • Credit: Cookingdramas
  • Q:Lastly, what are you two’s real personalities like? Okay for a boyfriend? (asking Sora?)
  • SR:Oh, it seems like the style of girl (he likes) is quite different…
  • MC:really? what kind of style?
  • SR:I asked Oppa what (style) he likes…
  • He said (he likes) the type to first fall into love and confess first (?) (I think he likes girl that are initiative? hahaha)

Fan meeting (Korea - December 14th 2013) ft. Kang Sora - Part III

Credit: Cookingdramas


  • Q:Out of all the locations the drama was shot at, where is the most memorable?
  • SR:Dongdaemun
  • JH:The rooftop? Besides the rooftop, also inside (dongdaemun)
  • Q:Why that place?
  • JH:*sighs, thinks for a while*
  • SR:(laughs) feels like I have the same feeling...

Fan meeting (Korea - December 14th 2013) ft. Kang Sora - Part II

Credit: Cookingdramas
Photo from Imjuhwan gallery

  • Q:When filming on scene, were there any interesting episodes?
  • SR:Interesting?....I think it was tiring...
  • JH:I’m not sure about ‘interesting’ things that happened, but we were always busy trying to film the next scene.
  • SR:The ‘married couple life’ scenes and similar scenarios took 36 hours to film on set. The previous day would take 8 hours, then the next day in the daytime it would take an hour and then we’d finish.

Fan meeting (Korea - December 14th 2013) ft. Kang Sora - Part I

  • Credit: Cookingdramas
  • Photo from Imjuhwan Gallery

  • So, I guess Sora was the 'special guest' and she came in with the cake and all and Joo Hwan seemed surprised as well~
  • Joo Hwan asks her why she's here and she jokes and says she was at Loteria eating a hamburger...and then something about her favourite "Smoothie King" isn't there anymore. LOL.
  • So anyway, they sit down and the MC asks her how she's been and she jokes saying that after she finished her schedule (?) she finally had free time and came here~

December 15, 2013

Fan meeting (Korea - December 14th 2013) - Introduction

  • By Cookingdramas
  • Photo from: Imjuhwan gallery

  • I guess no video cameras were allowed at the fan-meet or else they'd post up videos TT_TT. However, no pictures of Sora and Joohwan though >.< Are pictures also forbidden at fanmeets o___O?
  • (edit:I think I saw someone comment about this and one person replied that it was a 'private' event...so I'm guessing maybe they won't release anything TT_TT.....)
  • Thankfully fans recounted what happened, and one fan typed up the Q&A for Sora and Joohwan's segment. I found 2 fan recounts, but they were similar in content so I kind of 'combined' the two together.
  • Again, my translations are not 100% accurate, but at least we can get the feel of the fan-meeting ^^!

Ugly Alert Review

Ugly Alert oppa eoja dongsaeng
 Ugly Alert: The title is explained midway through- the grand-daughter tells her grandfather that she will give him a warning when there is more unginess ahead.

It’s a daily drama, so that means what first feels like a draggy story, convoluted interruptions, lots of angsty misunderstandings and heart-ache and frustration for the viewers who are used to 16 episode dramas.  But it stars Im Joo-hwan (What’s Up lead), Choi Tae-joon (the surprise son in Padam Padam, a bully in Adolescent Medley),  Kang Byul and Kim Seol-hyun as four siblings with a complicated relationship, and mainly, Im Joo Huwan - I liked both his acting and his character the best from the start, but the others all grew on me over time.  And, the story is not all that draggy after all, the misunderstandings are largely cut short, and there’s ample amount of sweet to make up for the heart-ache.

December 14, 2013

Interview (Newsen) - Im Joo Hwan : Jo In Sung, Song Joong Ki , Lee Kwang Soo are Close Family (PART 2)

 Source: Newsen
Translated by: Cookingdramas
I call this Part II because Newsen published one earlier and than this one later so I assumed that they were done on the same day…
note: (*) means I’m unsure of translation
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December 12, 2013

Interview (Newsen) - Im Joo Hwan “After Getting Discharged From the Military, Everyone Except the PD (director) Was Against My Casting For ‘Ugly Alert’ (PART 1)

Source: Newsen
Translated by: Cookingdramas
Note: (*) means I’m unsure of translation
Acting as nice guy ‘Gong Joon Soo’ transformed Im Joo Hwan.
Two months after Im Joo Hwan got discharged from the army in February, he made a comeback with SBS’s drama ‘Ugly Alert’. Living as ‘Gong Joon Soo’ for 7-8 months, Im Joo Hwan shared his thoughts on ending the drama. “ (I feel) refreshing, relaxed and bittersweet. To the character Gong Joon Soo, there are regrets that I couldn’t give him more love.  (*) It feels as if I have not finished what I had to say, I could’ve did more.”
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December 11, 2013

On Newsen - December 2013


On NEWSPIM - December 2013

Very personal joonhee thoughts ~

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Since the drama had ended, I never got around to posting my thoughts aboutjoonhee couple because right away was exam time…
…so now that it’s over! I can fully spill out my feelings for my now  ♥forever otp ♥ in drama history!!!
Firstly, I’ll start off by saying that I’ve never ever invested so much time into one drama couple before. EVER!  

Interview - Im Joo Hwan,“ With Jo In Sung, Song Joong Ki, Lee Gwang Soo,We Can Chat Away for 4 hours”

Source: Osen
Translated by: Cookingdramas
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Note: (*) means I’m unsure of translation
Actor Im Joo Hwan discloses he and his close ‘brothers’ Jo In Sung, Song Joong Ki, and Lee Kwang Soo spend their free time chatting away. 
On the 4th, Im Joo Hwan said in his interview with OSEN, “ The four of us, In Sungi hyung, Gwang Soo, Song Joong Ki gather like family. We talk not as ‘professional actors’ but rather as ‘siblings’.”

December 5, 2013

Interview - ‘Ugly Alert’ Im Joo Hwan, Kang Sora Lovey-Dovey Acting: “Worked Hard (to act) Candidly!”

Source: Asiatoday.co.kr
Translated by: Cookingdramas


Note(*) means I’m not too sure about the translation.
Note: there was one word “오글거리” that had me scratching my head for the whole day! I searched everywhere to find a good translation and finally settled for ‘mushy’. If anyone knows a better translation…please let me know TT_TT. 
Actor Im Joo Hwan openly shared his thoughts on his and Kang Sora’s ‘lovey-dovey’ couple acting in SBS’s drama ‘Ugly Alert’.

Interview - Im Joo Hwan “Jo In Sung Hyung, Sent Me a Text Message Out of the Blue”

Source: Tvreport.co.kr
Translated by Cookingdramas

Note: (*) means I’m unsure of translation
Actor Im Joo Hwan revealed his closeness with Jo In Sung.
On the morning of December 2nd, while Im Joo Hwan received an interview from TV Report talking about the recently ended SBS daily drama “Ugly Alert”, he also answered a question about Jo In Sung with a smile.

December 3, 2013

Interview - Ugly Alert's Im Joo Hwan, "Ignorant style" - When your body is tired, a "happiness" emerges

Interview source: Tvreport.co.kr
Translated by Cookingdramas


Actor Im Joo Hwan talks about his own physical strength/health.
On the morning of December 2nd, Im Joo Hwan received an interview by TV Report and when asked the question “how did you take care of your body?”, he answered with “I consumed a variety of juices.”
On the 29th, SBS daily drama “Ugly Alert” ended on the 133rd episode in which Im Joo Hwan who acted as “Gong Joon Soo” gave an enthusiastic performance.

December 1, 2013

Actor Im Joo Hwan conveys “Ugly Alert” Ending Thoughts


On the 30th, Im Joo Hwan’s agency, Blossom Entertainment released the actor’s feelings on the ending of “Ugly Alert” (which ended on the 29th).
Im Joo Hwan reveals,  ”after spending over half a year with ‘Gong Joon Soo’ and to now separate,  I have a big feeling of sadness and emptiness.”

Ugly Alert end feels


Thank you Ugly Alert for being with me for these 6 months (that’s half a year! holy smokes~)
Thankful for Writer Jung for creating such a beautiful story with such beautiful characters.
Thankful for Director Shin and the rest of the crew for the effortless detail you put into each shot. 

Ugly Alert - Ep133 (ending) Recap

"the last episode" (´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥`)
"Learn from lawyer lee’s experience. No matter who it is, greed can always blind one’s vision. Whenever this happens, you have to stop and think how to live that precious life that is meant for living."