[from ddoboja - 12月] ❄ Winter Break ❄ + Goodbye 2018!

Helloooo readers! :･ﾟ
I can't believe December is almost over...
😮

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L I F E

The first two weeks of December was insanely busy for me ㅠㅠ
It was finals week and when people tell you that college gets more relaxing during your final year, they're lying 
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LOL I'm just kidding~ (kinda)
My birthday always conflicts with finals week so I can never celebrate comfortably ㅠㅠ
But thank you everyone for sending me birthday messages!
It was really sweet ㅠㅠ
♡


After I finished my last exam, I celebrated with my friends and we went to Aminé's concert~
If you're into hip hop and want to check him out, I recommend the songs: Spice Girl, Veggies, Heebie Jeebies, and DR. WHOEVER


We also went to Disneyland~
It was nice to take a break after having a crazy semester~

To all my readers, always remember to take care of yourselves!

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D R A M A S + M U S I C

I usually like to write about what I've been watching and listening to in these [from ddoboja] posts but to be honest, I haven't been able to keep up with all these new dramas or newly released music ㅠㅠ

How is the new DAY6 EP?

Please share with me some new music recommendations because all I've been listening to are the same songs and my podcasts ㅠㅠ

BUT!

There has been one drama I've been keeping up with...

<SKY CASTLE>

This drama is literally a part of my 2018 favorite drama list 

♡

I'll be posting my list of favorite dramas for 2018 in January! hehe

Some people might not enjoy this because it's not a romcom nor is it a teen romance but it has an amazing ensemble - there's literally no acting hole

Even the child actors are praised for being acting geniuses! 

I definitely recommend this drama for viewers who've enjoyed 'Misty', people who are looking for a Korean drama that's being led by a strong female cast, viewers who are interested in Korean societal issues, and for people who just want to switch it up with their k-dramas!

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G O O D B Y E , 2 0 1 8

Wowwww can you believe that there's only 1 more day of 2018 left??
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Looking back at this year, I think it was a really memorable one for me as I was able to experience a lot of things that helped me grow as an individual 

This year, I also started to post seriously with this blog - I got into my groove 😎
Thank you all for entertaining me with your comments, joining me when I fangirl over something, and for helping me grow this blog into what it is right now

Looking back at when I started this blog a year ago, I didn't expect things to get this serious - I never expected myself to fully translate articles (e.g. interviews) or translate articles that were about societal issues

Fun fact: Princess Diaries is one of my favorite movies ♡

 Thank you for always sending me words of support ㅠㅠ
It really means a lot...
When I felt lost at times with what I was doing with this blog, with what I wanted to do with this blog, and when I felt frustrated from the occasional personal attacks, y'all really helped me get through it
And thank you to everyone for sending me birthday wishes as well ㅠㅠ
It really touched my heart~
♡ 
And thanks for being patient when my posting schedule would get wonky during my exam periods LOLOL senior year of college is killing me!
I feel like I said thank you a hundred times but I'm so grateful ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

I can't wait to continue on this blog's journey with you all in 2019
And I'll always work hard to be a better ddoboja (why does this line sound like it came from one of those apology statements LOLOL)

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Once again...

Thank you always for reading my blog and for being so supportive of me

It really means a lot

♡

Well then... this is the end for this year! 

우리 또 보자~ 

(t/n: let's meet again~; uri ddoboja~) 

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2018 MBC Entertainment Awards

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Original Source (My Daily via Naver): [MBC Entertainment Awards] Lee Young Ja wins daesang! Second award after KBS...Park Narae is this year's entertainer

<Winners>
Best Couple Award → Park Sung Kwang and Lim Song (his manager) [Omniscient Interfering View]
Popularity Award → Song Sung Ho, Yoo Kyu Sun, Lim Song, Kang Hyun Seok [Omniscient Interfering View] (t/n: These winners are all the managers for the celebrities that come out on this show)
Best Teamwork Award → Folly Husband
MC Award → Kim Sung Joo [King of Masked Singer]
Special Award → Welcome, First Time in Korea
Writer of the Year → Yeo Hyun Jin [Omniscient Interfering View]
Producer Award → Real Men 300
Rookie Award (Radio) → Yang Yo Seob, Ahn Young Mi, Choi Wook
Rookie Award (Variety) → Hwasa [I Live Alone], GAMST [Real Men 300], Kang Daniel [It's Dangerous Beyond the Blankets]
Rookie Award (Music/Talk Show) → Mina [Show! Music Core], Seungkwan [King of Masked Singer, Unexpected Q]
Best Entertainer Award (Sitcom) → Yuri and Shin Dong Wook [Dae Jang Geum is Watching]
Best Entertainer Award (Variety) → Sung Hoon [I Live Alone], Yoo Byung Jae [Omniscient Interfering View, Cross the Line]
Best Entertainer Award (Music/Talk Show) → Lee Sang Min [Section TV]
Excellence Award (Radio) → Kim Jae Dong, Jung Sun Hee
Excellence Award (Variety) → Kim Jae Hwa [Real Men 300], Kian84 [I Live Alone], Park Sung Kwang [Omniscient Interfering View]
Excellence Award (Music/Talk Show) → Kim So Hyun [Under 19], Cha Tae Hyun [Radio Star]
Top Excellence Award (Radio) → Kim Shin Young
Top Excellence Award (Variety) → Song Eun Yi [Omniscient Interfering View], Han Hye Jin [I Live Alone], Lee Si Eon [I Live Alone], Cha In Pyo [Folly Husband]
Top Excellence Award (Music/Talk Show) → Yoon Jong Shin [Radio Star]
Entertainer of the Year Award → Lee Young Ja [Omniscient Interfering View], Kim Gura [Radio Star, King of Masked Singer, Cross the Line, Talk Nomad], Park Narae [I Live Alone], Jun Hyun Moo [I Live Alone, Omniscient Interfering View]
Program of the Year Award → I Live Alone
Grand Prize (Daesang) → Lee Young Ja [Omniscient Interfering View] 

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1. [+10428, -1826] Wow you're not giving it to Park Narae??

2. [+6878, -526] Ah oh no Narae ㅠㅠ Of course, Young Ja unni did a good job as well but.. When Moocury (Jun Hyun Moo) closed his eyes tightly, my heart hurt with him.. Narae, you did a good job as well!! In the heart of the viewers, both of you received this year's daesang ❣️

3. [+6858, -1315] Wasn't Park Narae... A bit more worthy of the daesang? I'm a bit sad 

4. [+5410, -870] Wow they're treating Park Narae badly, wow ah this is so freaking annoying 

5. [+5352, -2008] Did all three broadcasting channels take a bullet ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ There isn't an award that's possibly understandable ㅋㅋㅋ 

↪ [+1243, -380] Lee Young Ja was worthy of receiving it 

↪ [+1139, -56] I'm sad they didn't give it to Park Narae but there's no surprise that Lee Young Ja received the daesang.. Why is it only at these times that they don't give a joint daesang... 

6. [+2538, -239] What more does our Narae unni have to do to receive a daesang ㅠㅠㅠ 

Original Source (X Sports News via Naver): [MBC Entertainment Awards] Four managers of 'Omniscient Interfering View' win popularity award...Everyone 'cries'

1. [+2451, -22] I teared up the whole time while watching. Congratulations to the managers. Hit daebak in 2019 as well

2. [+1474, -18] Lee Seung Yoon's manager works really well..

3. [+1064, -15] I really teared up while watching, I wondered how happy they were for winning a year's award for an award where it's a profession where people shine brighter than them, the managers have enough right to receive the award 

4. [+768, -12] Song Sung Ho manager-nim, please continue to take care of Young Ja unni in the future.. to the rest of the managers as well, hwaiting~ ^^

5. [+500, -38] Yoo Byung Jae's manager was crying~       

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[I Live Alone Roundup] Park Narae helps Jung Ryeo Won make kimchi + Jun Hyun Moo transforms into Freddie Moocury

Original Source (X Sports News via Naver): 'I Live Alone' Jung Ryeo Won x Park Narae 'Huge crazy party' over the appearance of a sand worm

Nationwide ratings for this week's episode: 13.5% (cr. Naver TV)

1. [+834, -21] I feel like she's going to become a celebrity's celebrity ㅎ Park Narae

2. [+654, -11] Ah seriously how many times did they show us the footage of Park Narae getting surprised ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Seriously it was such a realistic reaction ㅋㅋㅋㅋㄱㅋㅋ I think if I was touching shrimp and a sand worm came out then I would've been flabbergasted. ㅋㅋ

3. [+373, -53] Jung Ryeo Won's charms are awesome 

4. [+346, -29] Jung Ryeo Won is so pretty seriously

5. [+250, -15] Park Narae you can trust to watch 

6. [+133, -10] Han Hye Jin's physical (t/n: body) is insane.. She's not a model for nothing, her leg length is insane 

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Original Source (OSEN via Naver): "Park Narae keeping daesang in check"..'I Live Alone' Jun Hyun Moo's Moocury performance goes crazy (featuring Chung Jae)

1. [+2424, -27] Jun Hyun Moo filmed a legendary episode ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+2359, -35] Because of Moocury I was holding onto my stomach ay oh ayyyyyyy oh~ 

3. [+963, -18] Thank you, Moocury

4. [+889, -23] So freaking funny ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ You kept seeing the maesaengi (t/n: it's seaweed and the show always uses this term to describe Jun Hyun Moo's body hair LOL) ㅠㅠㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅠㅠㅠㅠ The mustache ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Ugh 

5. [+860, -2] I felt sad for no reason because it was ending.. Seungri came out in the preview.. I lost a bit of interest.. It's definitely more fun and attracting when the members come out on 'I Live Alone'..

6. [+606, -3] Everyone was funny in the talent show but I watched Kim Chung Jae without even having any expectations but I seriously laughed out loud when the bear came out and screamed "hak hak" ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ (t/n: They showed this vine when Chung Jae was singing his song LOL - here's the clip of him singing)

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[I Live Alone Roundup] Kian84 celebrates the opening of his company with members and Chung Jae-ssi

Original Source (TV Report via Naver): 'I Live Alone' 'Kian84 Co' opening ceremony that put Jun Hyun Moo Han Hye Jin break up rumors to rest

Nationwide ratings for this week's episode: 12.7% (cr. Nielsen Korea)

1. [+3229, -71] When Park Narae danced while sitting down, it was really daebak ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㅠㅠㅠ

2. [+1941, -72] It's been a bit boring lately but it's been a while since I laughed while clutching my stomach ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

3. [+1486, -64] Look at the standard reporter Kim Ga Young (t/n: the writer of this article) thinks about the article title, don't you see the comments that are telling you to stop

4. [+1069, -59] Stop bothering them

5. [+730, -61] It was really fun~ Kian84-nim, prosper ^^

6. [+546, -21] If they break up, at least 60% is going to be because of the reporters 

↪ [+12, -0] No, no 80%

↪ [+10, -0] No, no 90%

↪ [+32, -0] No, no 100%

7. [+521, -11] Henry is a person who makes people happy 

Original Source (Sports Seoul via Naver): 'I Live Alone' Kian84, the opening ceremony that was the most special (featuring Rainbow Club members · Kim Chung Jae)

1. [+2742, -34] I really like Park Narae, she's so good at keeping the mood up, she's always working hard at everything, she also cares deeply and even her craftsmanship ㅠㅠ

2. [+1653, -28] I feel like Chung Jae is a really good person, I'm really seeing in a different light 

3. [+1333, -65] Kian needs to come out for it to be fun ㅋㅋ

4. [+1239, -18] Sung Hoon really eats well ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He eats scarily ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ    

5. [+872, -10] Today's episode was so fun ㅋㅋㅋ

6. [+480, -5] It's the most comfortable to watch when it's like this with no guests, it's been a while since I laughed so much  

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[Weekend Variety Roundup] Knowing Bros (Gummy + Kim Bum Soo), My Ugly Duckling, 1N2D (Dream In Your Forties)

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Original Source (news1 via Naver): 'Knowing Bros' Kim Bum Soo Gummy Korea's representative singers' ear pleasure 2 hours

Nationwide ratings for this episode: 5.0% (cr. Naver TV)

1. [+1072, -10] My ears were properly in pleasure today ㅠㅠㅜ 

2. [+439, -45] These past few weeks - IU, Solji, Gummy, Kim Bum Soo... Since it's becoming winter, I really like the songs these top singers are singing 

3. [+367, -6] Today was a legendary pleasure to my ears

4. [+276, -3] I couldn't change channels. These two are so good at singing. It was totally pleasure to my ears

5. [+214, -0] The reality that these singers can't perform on stage during award ceremonies these days - I'm just sad 

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Original Source (Sports Chosun via Naver): "I'm sorry for coming late"…'My Ugly Duckling' Bae Jung Nam reunites with boarding house grandma

Nationwide ratings for this episode: 21.6% (cr. Naver TV)

NOTE: Actor Bae Jung Nam grew up in a really difficult environment. He basically raised himself at a young age  by working part-time jobs. In last week's episode, he revealed that the reason he took the college entrance exam is because during those times, if you were absent with no excuse then you lose your daily wage twice but if you're absent because of having to take the college entrance exam, then you have a reason to be absent because it's a nationwide event so that's why he took the college entrance exams so that he can take a break (from working). 

He knew he couldn't go to college because no one can provide for him (the tuition) and he would outwardly just say that he's not going but inside he really wanted to go to college. Although he knew he wouldn't get into colleges, he still applied and he said he was jealous of all his friends getting in because while they were going to college, he was going to be jobless. After being rejected from all the colleges he applied to, he received a call 4-5 days after from a college saying if you pay tuition within 2 hours, you can come. He really wanted to go and thought this was an opportunity so he contacted some of his relatives whom he hasn't spoken to in years saying, "Please lend me some money. I want to go to college but I'm a bit short on money. I'll pay you back through working part-time jobs" and they all turned their backs on him. He was really jealous that other kids, they don't even want to attend college but their parents force them but he couldn't even go even though he really wanted to. He was just going to give up because he thought he wouldn't be able to pay for it but his friend (the friend that came out) helped him pay for his tuition and they attended the same college. But the problem didn't end there - he didn't realize so much money went into buying textbooks because in high school, they just provide the books for you. So he went to the school and asked for a refund because he couldn't afford to attend college but they said that they can give a refund of half the tuition after a month so he attended college for a month and after he received half the refund, he gave it to his friend who lent him the money. 

He then talked about the grandmother who owned the boarding house he used to live in when he was in elementary school - she used to feed him, would attend his sports day festivals at school, and attended his elementary school graduation. So he wanted to go and see her after 20 years and thank her. He went to her old house and learned that she's living in a nursing facility but he got to reunite with the other grandmas he knew when he was younger. He was able to get the address of the nursing facility from the grandma's relative and was finally able to see reunite with her after 20 years. While Bae Jung Nam had a lonely childhood, she was basically his only family.      

1. [+5573, -41] It's seriously been a while since I cried while watching a variety show ㅠㅠ I hope there's no hate comments ㅠㅠ

↪ [+138, -1] If they leave hate comments, they're not human

2. [+5314, -17] The words: "Although I wasn't brought up wonderfully, I should grow up upright", really touched my heart. I'm supporting you Jung Nam, grandma be healthy

3. [+3562, -25] Today's episode of 'My Ugly Duckling' was the best ㅠㅠ When Bae Jung Nam cried, I cried with him...

4. [+2524, -9] I kept crying and I calmed down but when they said that you think about your mom even at age 70, I cried waterfalls ㅠㅠ I'm going to do better (for their parents)

5. [+1754, -25] Bae Jung Nam, hwaiting - you're the best

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Original Source (OSEN via Naver): 'Success at Forties' Dream'..'1N2D' Kim Jun Ho capable of natural pregnancy..Defconn passes movie audition

Nationwide ratings for this episode: 13.6% (cr. Naver TV)

1. [+604, -13] Kim Jun Ho wanted a child but he must've had it hard because his ex-wife went abroad to study...

2. [+446, -43] As expected, I like '1N2D' because they don't force laughter 

3. [+240, -4] (t/n: They're pointing out the writer's grammatical errors)

4. [+253, -21] Today's episode was once again the best, it's so fun!!!! ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I really like Peuconn-ie oppa (Defconn), I never dreamed that he would've been that good at acting ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+142, -15] I hope that both Kim Jun Ho and Defconn are cast!!!   

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Jun Hyun Moo and Han Hye Jin officially deny reports claiming that they have broken up

Original Source (Star News via Naver): "Jun Hyun Moo Han Hye Jin, rumors about breakup aren't true..Self confirmation" (Official statement)

1. [+8631, -51] Trash journalists..

2. [+3583, -46] If you don't confirm properly and just write about it then is that all? Journalists Lee Sun Myung and Hwang So Young are quite pathetic

3. [+2341, -21] Is this so important in our lives that it had to trend on the search ranking for three days?   

4. [+1982, -39] People are quite enjoying another person's misfortune

5. [+1579, -52] We need to acknowledge our country's nosiness. Our awareness culture sigh are you happy living like that? (t/n: By saying awareness culture, they mean like people are always on their toes, worried about what others are saying about them, etc)

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[I Live Alone Roundup] Park Narae spends time with Jung Hae In

Original Source (Sports Chosun via Naver): "Even a promise to appear"…'I Live Alone' Park Narae's special chemistry with Jung Hae In

Nationwide ratings for this episode: 11.6% (cr. Naver TV)

1. [+1282, -55] It was a promo for 'Bear' but Narae saved it all - MBC take good care of her at the end of the year (t/n: 'Bear' is MBC's new documentary)

2. [+477, -47] Park Narae lets go for a daesang~~~!!

3. [+424, -54] Jung Hae In's warm and the assistant director's chemistry with Narae was good ㅋㅋ  

4. [+225, -1] The part with the assistant director yesterday was the funniest 

5. [+134, -0] The assistant director is out of the ordinary ㅋㅋ

6. [+112, -3] Her chemistry with the assistant director was funnier than with Jung Hae In ㅋㅋㅋ

Original Source (Ilgan Sports via Naver): Jung Hae In's chemistry with Park Narae...'I Live Alone' Let's meet as a new Rainbow member

1. [+595, -53] Jung Hae In really has a nice voice ㅎㅎㅎ

2. [+406, -30] To be honest, it was a promo for 'Bear' but Narae saved it and Jung Hae In is heartwarming 

3. [+254, -13] The assistant director is funny ㅋㅋ! I also enjoyed watching Jung Hae In and Park Narae's dubbing~

4. [+166, -32] Jung Hae In has a nice voice

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[I Live Alone Roundup] Hwasa visits her family and spends quality time with her dad

Original Source (OSEN via Naver): 'I Live Alone' Hwasa's moving and tearful 'healing time' with dad ♥ 

Nationwide ratings for this week's episode: 10.2% (cr. Naver TV)

NOTE: I won't be translating the other part of the episode (Jun Hyun Moo, Lee Si Eon, Kian84's part) because their articles barely got any comments and it was Hwasa's part that trended the most. 

1. [+1574, -5] It was kinda sad how the dad kept looking at Hwasa.. I feel like he's trying to look at her as much as he can while she visits because he can't see her often because she's busy ㅠ

2. [+1042, -11] It was really nice to watch and it was healing, it might be because she grew up receiving but you can see that Hwasa's personality is nice 

3. [+875, -10] I was drinking beer alone and I sobbed while holding my can of beer.... It's been a while since it was a quietly healing and warm show and not too stimulating. I truly hope that they're always happy... 

↪ [+88, -0] I hope you're happy too

↪ [+21, -0] Be strong.     

4. [+659, -6] Hwasa's house is really harmonious and I really miss my grandma ㅜㅜ

5. [+597, -5] Everyone in Hwasa's household seems warm and Hwasa's nice and warm too ㅠㅠㅠ I missed my mom and dad while watching the episode ㅠㅠ

Original Source (OSEN via Naver): 'I Live Alone' Hwasa, seaweed → unagi mukbang "The eel is going to dry up"

1. [+1855, -31] Hwasa's family is harmonious and it's nice to watch

2. [+1386, -43] Seeing how nicely Hwasa's parents and grandma lives it made me think about how the victims Microdot parents scammed are people who nicely work and live in the countryside, it makes me compare it even more and it makes me feel bad 

3. [+1036, -11] The father is quite caring ㅎㅎ Hwasa is very nice too ㅎㅎ They're a father and daughter that's nice to see

4. [+947, -12] I miss my mom and dad. I also want to earn a lot of money and be a good child and return for all the things they suffered for.. ㅠㅠ

5. [+517, -20] Hwasa really has a pretty heart!!! (t/n: They're saying that she's nice-hearted, not that she literally has a pretty heart organ LOL)

6. [+323, -2] Why am I crying after watching Hwasa's part in today's episode??? It was a healing part. I support Hwasa ㅠㅠ   

  

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