Nam Joo Hyuk To Enlist In The Military December 2022

I think most of you already knew about this news the first time it came out. Nothing against their enlistment but I surely am gonna miss him for 1 and 8 months that he'll be inactive as an actor. I honestly have been into him recently because of his latest drama Twenty Five, Twenty One. He was truly fantastic in that drama! I love his character there so much. Before, I don't really watch him even during Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo's popularity exploded. Like I said before, I didn't like his character there as I found it immature and annoying so I judged Nam Joo Hyuk as a whole being because of that role. LOL I know, I was irrational and judgmental that I'm being punished now with his military enlistment announcement and so there won't be much updates about him starting this December. Meaning, I have no news about him to gush over with. Gosh I love him. I guess I have no other choice but to watch his previous dramas other than 2521. Or wait, maybe I'll just rewatch that drama many times until he comes back! kkk

No exact date yet in December was announced but it's just a month away! Serve well and come back to us healthy and safe, Nam Joo Hyuk. We'll be waiting for you!

Nam Joo Hyuk Steals Everyone's Heart In Twenty-five, Twenty-one

I never thought that I would actually fall in love with this guy. I mean.. I kinda have a not so good first impression of him when I saw a glimpse of him in his mainstream drama weightlifting fairy kim bok-joo. I honestly haven't seen the full series but I just can't 'coz my mind is already fed up with this negative image of him that I don't like. (yeah I'm super judgmental on that one lol) Maybe because I did not really like his character in some clips I've seen of him there. I find it way too immature and just really opposite of a character that I wanted to see or watch. I guess it was all just in the character he is portraying and I just didn't like his image in that drama.

But then that gradually changed when I saw him in Start-up. Though he wasn't my first pick for Suzy in that drama as I am at good boy's side from the very start, it was really nice seeing him in a motivational drama like that. Climbing up to the top for his dream, thriving against the hindrances that life throws at him. It was a very inspiring drama for all those dreamers. So that's the time that I affirmed that my negative impression of him was only because of his choice of character that he's portraying and not that I really don't like Nam Joo Hyuk over all.

Goodbye Twenty-Five, Twenty-One (Truly One Of The Best Kdrama) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I just finished Twenty Five, Twenty One kdrama and I still cannot move on from it! You know, I'll be very honest... I've never been moved by a Kdrama for a long time now and I was thinking of throwing this hobby of watching Kdrama because it's taking so much of my time when there's not much that strike to my heart anymore. But this drama.. Twenty-Five, Twenty-One is proving me wrong.. there is still a good written Kdrama that will shake my world such as this one. Gosh... It's so good! From the story-line, the development of characters as well as the growth of each actors/actresses in this drama. Ugh. I am taking back when I said that Nam Joo Hyuk is not that good in acting! God knows now how amazed I am by him. Wow! It's remarkable how, as the story progressed, I've become tuned in with Nam Joo Hyuk's character Baek Yi Jin. I grew attached to him and I don't want to say goodbye to him yet! No!

Nam Joo Hyuk Is Starting To Have Feelings For Kim Tae Ri In Twenty-Five, Twenty-One Episode 4

As the story progresses with Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk) struggling yet adjusting to his new lifestyle, it's actually becoming evident how he's being dependent on Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) with regards to being his anchor. To be honest, if I were to compare it with reality, it's really good to have that someone you can open up fully about your problems without any inhibitions. I actually have an experience of being so closed off with my struggles and feelings that it's eating me wholly and it's something that's not really good for my mental health. So when that someone came to my life and served as my anchor, someone that has no malice nor judgment, someone that's actually genuine to help me with my life, it felt like my life struggles lightened up. And it felt like I really have that someone that will stay by my side through it all for the rest of my life. That is why I really am grateful and also trying my best to return the favor, not because he asked for it but because I want to make him feel the way he makes me feel when he's helping me out. Uhhh.. nope we're not lovers or anything... we're just really true friends that care for each other. That's the difference between me and Baek Yi Jin. 

WJSN's Bona Is Kim Tae Ri's Internet Buddy In Twenty-Five, Twenty-One Episode 3

This episode 3 of Twenty-Five, Twenty-One really tugged my heartstrings. So many scenes really hit close to home. 

First, the part where Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) goes all out and dangerously for Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk) to meet his father. I get it that she made a wrong assumption about the old man looking for Yi Jin and regretted it. But the fact that she did that only because she wanted to protect him and corrected her wrong doings later just proved how much she treasures him and her promise to be happy together. Yi Jin also feels the same way about her, it's evident to how he treats her too.  Although the last part where he failed to comfort Hee Do, he just did that because she knew how pure-hearted Hee Do is that she wouldn't say anything wrong to anyone in her right mind so he just couldn't obliged to her request to say. He just knew that she was in an emotional state that even though they're important to each other, he wouldn't pamper her nor lie to her just so she could comfort her hurt feelings. However, I wouldn't lie that I got really hurt at that part for Hee Do. There really are times when we need to feel that there is someone by our side during the hard times and despite Yi Jin failing to do so.... there is Hee Do's 'internet friend' to comfort her. 

Kim Tae Ri Cheers Up Nam Joo Hyuk After Witnessing Him At His Lowest Point In Twenty-Five, Twenty-One Episode 2

Somehow this drama gives off a vibe just like Police University wherein the female lead is the one comforting/supporting the male lead and then later on their relationship would evolve in which the female lead would also start relying on the male lead after he regains some confidence and strength. Then this give and take relationship would then bloom into a couple relationship with them relying on each other. Hmmm... I could already sense it, yep yep.. but who knows what might happen along the way, I'm still here for surprises. Police University is all about realizing and achieving one's dreams too which is why I find the two male lead characters from Police University and Twenty-Five, Twenty-One similar on that matter, they just differ in their life circumstances or situation.

Nam Joo Hyuk Encourages Kim Tae Ri To Continue Protecting Her Dreams In Twenty Five, Twenty One Episode 1

It's been a while since I've hooked myself to some Korean drama series since Jirisan so I'm glad to tell everyone that I finally found a new interesting one again to watch and react to every week, it's none other than Twenty-Five Twenty-One starring Nam Joo Hyuk and Kim Tae Ri.

I watched first the pilot episode before reading the synopsis of the drama from asianwiki, so unconsciously wanting the story to incline more to two friends finding each other in the midst of their own difficulties and thrive rather than them developing romantic feelings as the story develops. I think it's rare to see such story but I guess people aren't attracted to such dramas if it won't involve romance between the leads and writers, production in totality, wouldn't want their work to flop at all. But wouldn't it be fulfilling to create such without making their viewers bored, by using their creativity efficiently to add to their project.

Seo Dal Mi & Nam Do San Reunited After 3 Years In Start-Up Episode 13 & 14

We are just 2 episodes away from this show's ending! I feel like I'm gonna go through separation anxiety for this drama just like what I've felt with 'Search' but I think I'll suffer more because of this. I've been inspired multiple times because of this drama at the same time cried and giggle for each characters. I just love them all!

With these two latest episodes, we've seen mature and grown sides of the characters and the only thing left unsolved is that matter of the hearts between the 3, Ji Pyeong, Dal Mi and Do San. However, as we've witnessed, it all comes down with a clear vision of the writer that they are going in a direction where Dal Mi and Do San will still be the end game. I have to admit, I was hopeful that Ji Pyeong would have a huge chance to Dal Mi but it seems like within that 3 years, Dal Mi's heart has been occupied with Do San and has no space for Ji Pyeong at all. It's kind of frustrating how Ji Pyeong wasted that 3 years though, he's really a good boy that's considerate of the feelings that he loves but that's just like passing by the chances. I also kind of tiny bit hate Dal Mi for not getting straight with Ji Pyeong with her true feelings the entire time, or has she forgotten that Ji Pyeong actually confessed to him long before? Ahh.. it's really frustrating. I feel like I don't want to watch the works of this writer anymore. lol who am I kidding?

Follow Your Dream, But What Is Your Dream? | Start-Up Episode 11 & 12

I took a break from blogging for a few days due to busy schedule, so how's everyone going? 

Anyways, I came back to react to Start-Up's latest episodes. I honestly didn't like the turn of events in episode 11 that's why I waited for the 12th episode to do wonders for me and save me from retreating to watch the remaining episodes. Tbh, it affects me as well when they did not play Wendy's OST 'Two Words' yet in episode 11 and that made me really upset. I mean, we've waited so long for this OST to be played in the drama and we still didn't get glimpse of it in this episode. Thankfully they played it on episode 12 when Dal Mi was getting ready for her date with the birthday boy Do San. I was a bit relieved to hear Wendy's OST but I still thought that they could have at least played it in one of the most heartbreaking scenes. The impact that Wendy's OST could achieve for this drama has so much potential in conveying a heartbreaking scene and yet they didn't use that well so I'm very disappointed. However, I'd still say that episode 12 was a very good one with how the story progressed boosting more developments on the characters. 

In episode 12, we got to see how much of a sacrifice is needed in order to obtain something big. Do San was realizing his dreams with the help of Dal Mi and now he's offered something huge for his career. In the case of Do San here, he was not ready for the consequences of reaching out to something big because all along he was nurtured in his own comfort zone. He's been curling into his own bubble that there weren't any improvements to his poor peers and and outlook of what he's capable of. Dal Mi, despite being left all alone, knew that Do San has to step up and continue to better himself by venturing out of his comfort zones and hone his talents even more. 

The Viewers Have Spoken, They Want Han Ji Pyeong For Dal Mi | Survey Results

Last November 11, we made a poll on our facebook page keismagic on who they want for Seo Dal Mi, Han Ji Pyeong or Nam Do San in the hit drama Start-Up. 

Votes casted via reactions to the picture posted in our facebook page shown above will only be counted. Meaning, likes and hearts from other facebook pages or groups will not be counted. The voting period started November 11 and ended on November 15. 

The total reactions we got from Start-Up fanatics were 163. 

Seo Dal Mi Loses Trust And Confidence In Herself | Start-Up Episode 10

We are all so hooked up with the romance between the 3 leads that we're forgetting that there's more into it than just that. Now that Dal Mi knew everything, of course we shouldn't expect her to choose right off there and then, she has the right to take her time and resolve her feelings. 

Due to the lie, Dal Mi's confidence got sucked out of her and it's one of the worst feelings ever as a person. She no longer believes in the people around her and even in herself that she lost all the motivation to chase her dreams that she has from the beginning. But as I have mentioned before, what made this drama interesting is that it solves problems (aside from the main romance) with a ready solution built up in the drama. In the case of Dal Mi's, loss of motivation, the drama just need to make her sister Won In Jae step on the scenes again because Dal Mi's main reason, the root why she's doing start-up business, is all because she wanted to prove that choosing her father was never a wrong decision to her sister and mother. It's really effective and it's so well thought of. It really feels like everything and every characters here are well used and has their own purpose to make the drama much more interesting than it is now. I can't wait how Dal Mi, grandma, sister and mother would revive their relationship but I think it's starting to sail off now.

Han Ji Pyeong & Nam Do San Continue Rivalry Over Dal Mi In Start-Up Episode 8

As Ji Pyeong continue to support Dal Mi in searching for companies to fund Samsan Tech's Noongil, his heart continues to soften and get swayed by her. I'm taking this as a sign that he's finally being honest with his self, accepting that he's falling for her. Ji Pyeong and Dal Mi starts to get closer in this episode to a point that she'll soon find out about his secret. She's about to meet her real pen pal from 15 years ago, like it's about time she knows the truth!

Do San on the other hand still suffers in a lie that he's portraying. Soon, the truth will come out and he'll be free from his troubles but it's still painful to see him so lonely and anxious like that. He may be lying about the letters but his love for Dal Mi is a genuine one. 

Next episode we'll be able to find out Dal Mi's decision over what to do with him, will she still choose her or will she pick Ji Pyeong, her first love, as what he declares in episode 7? 

Ji Pyeong Is Dal Mi's First Love But It's Do San That Makes Her Heart Flutter | Start-Up Episode 7

My fear about grandma having serious illness in this drama is happening, sooner or later she's going to get blind. I feel sad about this news, it hurts me a lot. Grandma just wanted happiness for her granddaughter, life is really unfair for her. Do San who knows about her condition was forced to stay silent, a favor from the elderly, but his mind and heart found a way to help her. Building an AI that specializes for the needs of the blind, I am so impressed about this, I'm really moved. He's making a solution for someone else' sake and that's what Samsan Tech differs from other AI companies. I'm completely astonished how the story is solving every problems that's surfacing in each episode, the flow of the story is really superb! 

One thing's not solved right away though, Dal Mi's pick between Ji Pyeong and Do San. To be honest, I thought the battle is over when Dal Mi kissed Do San but I was so wrong. Dal Mi still left us in a dilemma when she responded to grandma's which version of Do San she'll choose, the one from her past of the one in the present. She answered that she'll pick the one who wrote her letters from 15 years ago because that's her first love but it's the Do San version right now that makes her heart flutters. Gosh, I can't wait if she would still respond the same when she finds out the truth. 

Han Ji Pyeong, Nam Do San and Seo Dal Mi Giving Best Life Advice In Start-Up Episode 6

Seo Dal Mi is finally taking her first step as the CEO of Samsan Tech as she takes control of her people and it's all thanks to their mentor. Ji Pyeong's words always have been truthful and pierce straight to the heart, he would really knock some sense to anyone's being. I like his strong character like that, always straight to the point and it doesn't matter if the other's offended or not. He's like a reminder that not all people will sugarcoat their words for you to be complacent on your current state, he'd throw you honest words and it's up to you if you'll take it personally or take it as a constructive criticism and work on yourself. Here's where Do San's advice of filtering noise/words will be best used at. Just because someone gave their two cents of opinion or advice to you doesn't mean that you'll have to absorb everything like a sponge. You're not as worthless and brainless as that, right? You have to filter out everything and absorb only the ones that worked for you. Dal Mi's actions were the best representation of that! She took Ji Pyeong's harsh advice and started taking control of her people. But she did not confide to his advice of making the CEO to have the biggest stock shares rather she pushed through with giving it to Do San instead. Hell! That's so badass because it worked! Ji Pyeong got no words for her after that. Dang, I really love this drama's characters! They all give you important lessons applicable not only for start-up businesses but life in general. This is seriously a superb drama, the best so far of 2020 for me! Truly inspiring!

Nam Do San Or Han Ji Pyeong, Who's The Best Pick For Seo Dal Mi? Start-Up Episode 5

The difficulty in picking who's more fitting for Dal Mi is becoming bigger as Do San and Ji Pyeong continuously show different but likeable traits. There's just no time to settle my choice as these two men have their own charms that displays on their respective scenes. They are only alike with how good nature they are as a person but their approach in life and towards Dal Mi is just different. Lying is their other similarity though. lol

In this episode, we got to know more of Do San's kind nature, it's already evident from previous episodes but we got to understand more why he acts and decides on his choices. It makes sense why Do San showed up to meet Dal Mi and act along with Ji Pyeong's plans to save her all this time. He's just pure and kind. Aside from that, he's ambitious and I'm pretty sure that Dal Mi's existence and Ji Pyeong's words ignite that fire in him. 

Nam Joo Hyuk Got Caught By Bae Suzy & Kang Han Na in Start-Up Episode 4

I surely didn't expect Do San getting busted this early but somehow I'm relieved that it already happened. Maybe because as the episode 4 progresses showing how much Do San, Ji Pyeong and Dal Mi enjoy each other's company, I've already envisioned the hurtful consequences that it may cause in the end once the secret has been discovered, most especially to Dal Mi. So somehow, I'm grateful that it has been revealed. However, we're not sure up to what extent Do San disclosed. I'm having a feeling that not everything of it, so I'm still tensed about it. Gosh! I need episode 5 now! 

Nam Joo Hyuk & Kim Sun Ho Reveal Their Feelings For Bae Suzy in 'Start-Up' Episode 3

The latest episode of Start-Up is full of character developments and impactful twists. We are still on episode 3 and yet we're given so much to be excited for! The story progresses in a way that makes the viewers equalize their attention and curiosity over the four main leads. You can't just choose one or two persons to root for because they all have interesting stories to tell. 

In the first 2 episodes, we can't deny that we almost fall onto that second lead syndrome as we were all moved by the strong front and intellectual yet soft hearted character of Ji Pyeong. But now we're left in dilemma who to choose for Dal Mi as the drama introduces a likeable character of Nam Do San. Who wouldn't like him? He has huge potential in what he's doing with AI technology/ Nam San Tech, he doesn't give up on his dreams, and obviously has an attraction for Dal Mi. His naivety when it comes to girls make him bolder with his reactions. That simple affirmation that he likes Dal Mi in the ending part was so cute! He's so sweet! Nam Do San may be a geek and clueless to love, but if someone really shows appreciation to you and to what you believe in will surely make anyone's heart beat. The scene where he asked about the music box is so powerful that makes you think that it's the start of something real between them. We all know Dal Mi was referring to Do San when she said that the music box sounded wonderful. The flashbacks really gave me goosebumps, it's so on point!

Is Yeo Jin Goo Part Of Suzy & Nam Joo Hyuk's Drama, Start-Up?!

I can't believe my eyes too when I scan through the casts of Start-Up and saw Yeo Jin Goo's name. My initial reaction was to click his name and check whether it was really him and it was him indeed with a picture! I already lost it! Haha! I mean, that's Yeo Jin Goo omygod! Since I didn't notice him on the first two episodes, I already have an expectation that he'll appear on the next ones. But then, since I really like searching about things, I checked further about it and found out that he already appeared in the first two episodes! 

He did appear with his voice only for an artificial intelligence named, Yeong Sil. Wow! After I've known this fact, I really listened to that part of the episode where he appeared and kyaaa it was really him! 

Start-Up Episode 2: Seo Dal-Mi (Bae Suzy) Finally Meets Nam Do-San (Nam Joo Hyuk)

Have you guys seen episode 2?! Gosh! My heart just hurts for Nam Do-San and Seo Dal-Mi! They depicted the real hardships of passionate dreamers. I really am so into watching everyone start from this kind of path, be it real life or just a drama. Just proving that not everyone is lucky or fortunate in life. Life is unfair, the well off/ lucky ones will somehow get the upper hand while the not so well off ones would have to work 10 times harder. We just have to accept it, but of course it doesn't mean that if you're well off that you'll be able to get the success you have define for yourself, and it's the same way with the other side. It all really just comes down with how passionate, focused, equipped with talents/skills, and hardworking a person really is when it comes to how far one can go in chasing their dreams.

Start-Up Episode 1 Made Everyone Cry! (Bae Suzy & Nam Joo Hyuk Kdrama)

This is such a nice slice of life drama, really relatable in a lot of ways. Money could serve one person everything he/she wanted in life, reason why every human being does everything to obtain it even if costs them their own life. It’s a scary thing especially if you let it control you instead of you controlling it.

I believe that this k-drama would showcase us the possibilities of how to control our life choices and how we should have other motives in life as we try to achieve success and money. Be it wanting to achieve something that you have been dreaming of for a long time, making yourself or others proud, and a lot more. Success can be defined differently by each individual on this planet and I strongly believe that it’s all about the journey not the destination. It’s a famous saying and it’s cliché, but it’s the truth and reality that we should understand.