미남이시네요 (you're beautiful).

I'm typing as I sit in the library. I originally came here for a study group, but got here too early, and the session ended up being cancelled. So what better way to pass the time than to watch some dramas?

Right now my drug of choice is You're Beautiful (Minamishineyo), starring Jang Geunsuk, CNBlue's Jung Yonghwa, and FT Island's Lee Hongki. Oh, and there's a lead female too...

Before you say that I'm really behind and this drama is really old etc etc, I should put it out there that I'm never interested in something when it's popular - only before they become popular or after they've stopped being popular. What's wrong with me, I wonder?

Anyway. The purpose of this post is to give me a place to vent and be a fangirl in general. As you may already know, I am a total sucker for pretty boys, guys who wear eyeliner, and guys who play instruments. And since this drama has all three things combined, I'm really going crazy with each episode!

As for my favourite character... It's hard for me to choose. When it comes to picking favourites I go with the one with the best character development or backstory. If there are too many characters there's not much room for development, in which case I choose primarily based on looks. Although looks are important either way. *nodnod*

However, in this drama there's only three males in our reverse-harem, so we get lots of chances to see each boy shine. That's why I simply can't decide.

Taekyung (JGS)

I'd have to say that although I like this character, he's the one I currently like the least. Usually I'm a big fan of asshole-type characters, so I thought I'd be head-over-heels for Hwang Taekyung... But he's not a typical drama asshole character, who don't tend to be very asshole-y. He's an obsessive-compulsive, arrogant, self-centred prick who keeps people at a distance because he can't trust anyone. It's a bit extreme for me, but after seeing his backstory, I was pulled in, and he's always had his sweet moments. He's kind of like the Seto Kaiba of You're Beautiful (since he often likes to screw the rules, too).

You can tell from a mile away (right from the first episode) that he's going to be the guy our lead female Park Shinhye is going to end up with, regardless of how cruel he is in the first part of the drama. I can't tell you how much this breaks my heart.

Jeremy (LHK)

Being the youngest character, you can already tell what Jeremy's personality is going to be like. He's bouncy and outspoken and naive...and when he gets up to his childish antics my heart literally goes 'doki-doki'. The best part about him is that he's so naive, he doesn't realise that the new addition to their band is a female posing as a male... So he thinks all his bandmates are turning gay (and often has BL fantasies to accompany his suspicions). Better yet, he's afraid that he's turning gay for the new guy as well. It's hilarious, and so so so adorable! Yes, it's not a new trope for dramas...but it's such a fun one to play around with.

Although I'm only up to ep 6 and there's not much development for Jeremy, I just love him to bits. How could you not love such a cute, stupid character? Also, I think LHK looks fantastic with blonde hair.

Shinwoo (JYH)

Ah, the beta-male. He melts my heart into a puddle of mush. I adore this type of character and I'm always cheering for them even though I know they'll never get the lead female... Basically, the way it goes in dramas is that the nice, quiet guy is never going to get the girl. It's an age-old tradition really.

Butbutbut... Shinwoo. He's the first guy to find out Mi Nam's identity, but he respects her enough to not fluster her by telling her that he knows. And he's always telling her that he's there for her if she needs someone, so that she can come to him of her own free will. And! The stealth date! That was such a wonderful idea! If only his plan wasn't ruined by Taekyung... And! The stalk-date! Another wonderful idea - again ruined by Taekyung. My heart breaks every time his smile falters...I really wish he would just approach her and tell her he knows who she is, and just kiss her or something. Will that happen in the later episodes? Wait -- DON'T SPOIL IT FOR ME!! xO