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While I was on an assignment, Amul sent me a message... "Sanjee, Full House2 is suppose to be out by July (or August) know?" My instant reaction to that was "What? You didn't tell me about it! You knew it all the way and you did not tell me about it!" Then the first thing I did was google Full House! By now it has become a routine to google names of Korean movies and series whenever I get spare time (am not alone in this addiction, many of my friends does the same!). The search result showed "Famous korean serial Full House season 2 in the making!"
This was it! I called Smriti (she was already in Lucknow), screamed out to Shilpa, who was in the drawing room, messaged (online) Avinandan to share the good news with Tali! I was glad.
The best thing about Korean movies and serials is that most of these serials are refreshing. Most have very predictable storyline and are not as complex as that of the Hollywood movies BUT the treatment is something which you just cannot ignore!
I started watching Korean serials and movies four years back. The first movie I watched was Classic. I just fell in love with the cinematography! It is emotionally engaging though some would say its slow. The firefly scene, the scene where the guy pretends he is not blind and the girl discovers it, the shots in the rain and the difference between the two generations and yet the similarities between the two are some of the scenes that leaves a lasting impression on your mind. The characters are well developed and the story just touches your heart! It is very simple and very authentic in its presentation. After this I have watch a hundred more movies and serials. With Sassy Girl and Full House being my all time favourite...
Coming to Full House, I was told that, in Mizoram, people were going crazy about this new Korean serial where Rain is the male lead. I had seen Rain a few times on ShowBiz Extra on Arirang TV and had thought "wow! what a girlie one." But much later did I realise that he is so charming in his own way. Sawm, Kimi, Babie and Sangi pestered me to watch the last two episodes of the serial (they just had those two episodes!). I just loved it... and the rest is history!
Full House is now the most talked about topic when it comes to anything Korean! We can just go on and on about the movie and we always have lots to talk about and more. Some of my friends have watched it for a record 25 times and some are eager to beat that (they should tell us why 25 or 30 times!). For me Full House is one of those soul lifting, feel good serials which you don't get tired of. I just love it for all the stupidity (no offense) and beauty of the love story of the kiddish couple! The characters make an impression... You just cant stop yourself but hate Hyewon, fall in love with Rain and Min Hyuk, you feel sorry for poor Han ji Eun! Even the minor characters are very well rounded. But the best part in the serial is the humor. You laugh your heart out throughout the 16 episodes and fall in love with the characters!
Really, everytime I watch this serial I think everyone should watch this serial once in their lifetime. And mind you, please do not carry your Theory books along with you. It just spoils the fun.
Anyway, I am hoping and keeping my fingers crossed that the second season would be as good as the first...

These are some websites on Korean Movies and Drama-
http://asian-movie-drama.blogspot.com/2007/12/top-10-highest-rated-korean-drama.html
http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/HA/HA_EN_7_2_1.jsp