THE romantic series to watch in 2020, all packaged into a sweet series to tide through the pandemic. Recently, I rewatched this series to watch the cheeky & mischievous Yoon Se-ri and cool & totally swoon-worthy Ri Yeung-Hyeok. Son Ye-Jin as Se-ri and Hyun Binh as Captain Ri. What a wonderful-looking couple, and couple in … More Crash Landing on You (2020) 사랑의 불시착 : K drama Review & Travel Ideas
The anime is based on the manga illustrated by Naoshi Arakawa, with the focus on young musicians. The main lead is a child prodigy Kosei Arima who is a genius pianist, but at the age of 12 suffered trauma upon his mother’s death and could not hear the piano pieces while playing. Flanked by two … More Your Lie In April (2016) 四月は君の嘘 : Anime Review
The tragic series is helmed by veteran Damian Lau & Liza Wang, more than 40 years ago! Damian Lau’s 7th “siu” is always associated with this show. It was quite funny when I found Chen Kun’s Story of a Noble Family, whereby the story is so similar to this old classic. 😀 Theme song is … More Yesterday’s Glitter (1980) 京華春夢 : Classic TVB Theme Song
70 episodes of heart-stopping scheming, this is a show that you need to focus & concentrate, listening to the conversations & the acting to be fully absorbed. Series traces the life of Ning Yi, 6th son of the Tiansheng Kingdom and “pariah” son of the Emperor who is imprisoned in Zhong Zheng Temple for 8 … More Rise of the Phoenixes (2018) 天盛长歌 : C Drama Series Review
Sri Lanka, or previously known as Ceylon, is an island located off south east from India. I have always associated Sri Lanka with the Theravada Buddhism, perhaps from early exposure to a temple with base in Theravada Buddhism. Although a relatively small country, Sri Lanka has a lot to offer even a decade ago in … More Jewels of Sri Lanka : Travel Ideas
One of the earlier collaboration between HK TVB and China on series on the route of manufacturing national car. The OST is a duet sung by Hacken Lee & Steve Chou. One of my favourite classic duet. While arranging, I find it difficult to find the right key to suit Hacken Lee’s tone. I guess … More Drive of Life (2000) 岁月风云 : Theme Song
Series follows through the adventures of Fu Rou, a daughter of a merchant, who gets entangled in romantic pursuits amidst the schemes of the royal Tang dynasty. The series is quite complicated with many characters, all intertwined during the reign of Li Shi Min @ Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty. At the beginning, a stubborn … More Court Lady (2021) 大唐女儿行: C Drama Series Review
Set at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty during Emperor Gaozong Li Shi Min’s era, the series traces Li Chang Ge’s journey upon the annihilation of her father Li Cheng Jian, the Crown Prince & her family. She barely escapes, with the focus to stay alive & obtain support for revenge. She crosses path and … More The Long Ballad (2021) 长歌行 : C Drama Series Review
The Sword & Brocade’s OST songs are really nice. The one that shines through is obviously one sung by the king of ancient series ballad – Zhou Shen. Sharing a simple piano sheet arrangement. Please note the music sheet is personally arranged & shared for educational & personal entertainment purposes. Please use these personal shared … More The Sword & Brocade (2021) Be Together 要一起 : Theme Song
The series revolves around Han Geu-ru, a 20-year young adult who has Asperger’s Syndrome, and works as a trauma cleaner at his family-owned “Move to Heaven” business. The business is involved in cleaning up belongings of deceased person, with a really compassionate gesture whereby the business pays attention & cares about the legacy & memories … More Move to Heaven S1 무브 투 헤븐: 나는 유품정리사입니다 (2021): K Drama Series Review
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