Quiz: Which Sungkyunkwan Scholar Is Your Ideal Match?

I'm in the middle of Sungkyunkwan Scandal right now (right around the point in the show where I'm throwing things at the TV and shouting "JUST TELL HIM YOU'RE A GIRL! AAAAAAAAAHLJSFDLJF;KSJHGHSDKGHSDKJHFLKSDH!"), and I am having some serious trouble deciding which cast member is my favorite.  That actually says something about how well-rounded this show is, but it's nice to know which character you're rooting for over all the others.  To save others from a similar predicament, I have composed a (ridiculous and completely unscientific) quiz to help you figure out which member of the Sungkuynkwan community is your ideal love match. For those who haven't seen the show, there is some spoiler-y stuff in the questions, but nothing that you couldn't guess pretty early into the series.

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The rules: Just keep track of your answers and tally the number of times you answered A,B,C, or D.  Then, BEFORE you look at the results, vote in our poll. The results are underneath the poll.  NO CHEATING!

Which Sungkyunkwan Scholar Is Your Ideal Match?

1. Which style do you find most attractive?
A. Tousled and scruffy
B. Clean-cut
C. Metrosexual
D. Conventional, but combined with a cold glare that tells you who's boss

2. Who was your favorite male character in Boys over Flowers?
A. I could never decide between Ji Hoo and Woo Bin.  If they could somehow combine the two into a clone who is very sad and also punches people, I would be in heaven!
B.   Jun Pyo.  I like tall, reserved leaders.  I just wish he had been more of a scholar!
C.  Yi Jung.  The sexy saxophone totally won me over!
D.   Remember Jae Ha?  Crazy Harry Potter kidnapper guy?  Swoon!

3. What primary life motivation do you find most attractive?
A. Revenge/honoring the dead
B. Principles
C. Entertainment
D. Power

4. When a man is unexpectedly attracted to someone off-limits and doesn't know what to do, how should he respond?
A. Nervous hiccups covered by sarcasm
B. Give the object of his affection the cold shoulder
C. Off-limits?  There's no such thing!
D. Threats--threats always work!

5. Assuming that they all suddenly transformed into attractive Korean men, which Beauty and the Beast character would you date?
A. Beast 
B. Cogsworth
C. Lumiere
D. Gaston 

6.  Everyone brings some baggage to their relationships.  Which one would you be most willing to accept?
A. He's secretly a ninja messenger trying to avenge his brother's murder and take down corrupt government officials. Think of him as Joseon Batman.
B.  He feels very strong filial loyalty, which would be great if his dad weren't actually a corrupt government official who was involved in your father's death.
C. You're pretty sure he's had more than a handful of gisaeng girlfriends.  STDs, anyone?
D. His father once tried to force you to be his concubine.  Awk-ward!

7.  You have to pretend to be a man for a while, but then your love interest finds out.  Which response is most endearing?
A. In order to protect you, he pretends not to know.  He then spends his time secretly making sure that no one touches a hair on your pretty head.
B. In order to protect you, he tries to make you leave and stop pretending to be a man. He also really, really wants to be near you.
C. He invades your personal space and makes a lot of sassy jokes involving double entendres, most of which you don't understand.
D. He tries to get you expelled--or, better yet--executed.


8. How should the ideal man feel about sports?
A. He's naturally better than everyone else at every single sport ever invented, but he only gets competitive if it will help others.
B. He has quite a bit of athletic training and natural talent, but what makes the difference is his dedication to practice for as long as it takes to succeed.
C. Sports make his clothes dirty.  He's better as a hilarious commentator.
D. Sports are an excellent opportunity to injure and/or humiliate enemies.

9.  Someone is causing trouble for you and your friends.  How would your ideal man respond?
A. Grab a lot of people by the collar and threaten to break their arms off.
B. Say something fancy about Confucius that shames everyone into leaving you alone.
C. Schmooze in the background to find a way around the problem.
D. Again, threats.  Threats will almost always be the answer.

Okay, tally up your answers and select the letter you most frequently chose in the poll below:

Which Sungkyunkwan Scholar Is Your Ideal Match?
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	C
	D
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Results

A. Moon Jae Shin ("Geol Oh")

You like a little danger in your romance.  Geol Oh ("Crazy Horse") is rough-and-tumble on the outside, but he will do anything for someone he loves.  He is loyal, thoughtful, and he's great at comforting you when you feel down.  The downside?  You may have to bandage him after some of his midnight bandit exploits.

B. Lee Sun Joon ("Ga Rang")

Lee Sun Joon is an upright scholar.  He believes in the rules, and he wants to make the world a better place through order and logic. He may seem a little uptight at times, but when he's in love, even Confucius goes out the window.  He would be a great Scrabble buddy--unless, of course, you want a chance to win. 

C.  Gu Yong Ha ("Yeorim")

If you picked Yeorim, you've got a soft spot for the ladies' man.  He's a smooth operator who can sweep you off your feet with just one wink and a charming little grin.  Beware, though.  Yeorim knows how to show a girl a good time, but you can't fall for him too easily or he'll get bored and move on to his next conquest.

D. Ha In Soo

Yes, he's Sungkyunkwan's clever, handsome, wealthy, athletic student body president.  He's also a sociopath.  You should probably rethink your taste in men.

Best Korean Drama Recommendations, List of Kdrama Suggestions for Beginners

We have compiled a concise list of great Korean drama recommendations for beginners because, let's face it: entering the world of kdramas can be a pretty daunting task. Maybe a friend gushes over them every time you see her, or maybe your Netflix queue keeps recommending them to you, but you just don't know where to begin. These suggestions will help get your feet wet and prepare you for a lifetime of addiction!

ViVi's Picks

Okay, so the first criteria I have for watching a Korean drama for the first time is that it should absolutely be available for streaming without commercials, either on DramaFever or Kdrama.com with a commercial-free paid subscription, or Netflix (click here for a current list of kdramas on Netflix). That may seem like a minor point, but the first time watching can be overwhelming if you're used to the 23- or 46- minute breakdown of American television, and cutting out the commercials can really help.  My picks aren't necessarily all of my favorite k-dramas ever (though some of them are pretty high on the list), but I feel like they set the groundwork well to help you know what you're looking for in future dramas.  Happy watching!

 Attention, all k-drama newcomers: Watch at least two episodes of a show before you give up on it.  The first episode will possibly be confusing, boring, or cheesy.  K-dramas need time.  Trust me

1. Secret Garden: This one has a cute love story and just enough basic cliches to get you hooked for eternity.  You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll add "matching sparkling jumpsuits" to your list of requirements for true love.  The body switching is a little random, but what's a good k-drama without some crazy magical plot twists?

2. Boys over Flowers: A classic.  You can't say that you watch k-dramas if you have never seen BoF.  I would recommend watching this second or third on your list instead of starting with it so that you have something to give it some balance. There are parts of it that are absolutely absurd, but you won't be able to stop, and once you're done, you will understand 2/3 of k-drama jokes on the internet.  Welcome to our club! Coco: I am with ViVi on this one. Despite it being over the top and ridiculous, I could not stop watching it. I even became a pretty hardcore fangirl of Kim Hyun-Joon for a good week, complete with internet stalking and fantasizing about how I would run into him somewhere in America.

3. Rooftop Prince: I feel like this is a good place to start for the magical/time travel genre. The flashbacks will help you get a feel for full-fledged historical dramas without the commitment of an entire series set in the past, and the plot keeps moving at a pretty fast pace. Comas! Murder! Reincarnation! Love!  More funny track suits!  I will be writing a more in-depth review of this drama soon, but it has a lot going for it, and it has a dash of everything. Update:  My Review of Rooftop Prince.

4. Dream High/Prosecutor Princess: I put these together because they're both great introductions to pure "fluff" dramas.  Both of them are mostly lighthearted and fun and make you feel good.  They have a side of drama, but they're upbeat overall.  Dream High has a catchy soundtrack, and Prosecutor Princess has one of the better kissing scenes I've seen (though Lie To Me and the Cola kiss wins hands-down overall).  Take your pick, sit back, and enjoy the fun!

CoCo's Picks

1. Coffee Prince: Also a classic, must-watch kdrama. I've already established why Coffee Prince is my #1 Kdrama Love, so if you haven't already read my post, read it and get excited! Watch it next. You won't regret it.

2. Lie To Me: This was the first Korean drama I ever watched, so it will always have a special place in my heart. It's one of the kdramas most similar to American romantic comedies, but also has all the great kdrama plot points, so it's a perfect introduction and pretty relatable for beginning kdrama fans. It's fun and lighthearted, but there are some pretty great dramatic moments. Plus, like I mentioned earlier in my Introduction post, Kang Ji-hwan is a hot Mr. Darcy-esque character and Yoon Eun-hye is one of my favorite Korean actresses.

3.  City Hunter: I've also already established why you must watch City Hunter in my City Hunter Review, including the eye candy that is Lee Min-Ho and the girl power awesomeness of Park Min-Young. It's a fantastic introduction to the kdrama action genre. It still has a lot of the romantic elements of other kdramas we love, along with some pretty great action and suspense scenes. Watch it!

4. Answer Me 1997 (Reply 1997): This Kdrama has a distinct vibe, different from the typical Korean romantic comedy plot and characters, which makes it feel fresh and unique. It's a coming-of-age story, visiting key moments in a group of friend's journey from adolescence to adulthood. Each episode focuses on themes and events that are the quintessential parts of growing up, complete with first loves, evolving parent/child relationships, teen idols, and awkward encounters with the opposite sex. The characters are relatable and lovable, and the situations will likely remind you of your own adolescence. The best comparison I can make for the is the old American show from the 1980's, The Wonder Years. My Review of Answer Me 1997

5. Scent of a Woman: This drama is a fantastic introduction to the melodrama genre in kdrama. Watch it when you need a good cry. It's terrible, but you just can't stop, even when you know it only makes you sad. Luckily there are some pretty great romantic and comedic scenes as well, so all is not lost. It's pretty adorable and the characters are totally lovable. The female lead goes through one of the most satisfying makeovers, both emotionally and physically, in kdrama history. Update: My Review of Scent of a Woman




So now that you are armed with an arsenal of 10 new Kdrama recommendations from friends you can trust, get out there and start watching! Because, kdrama, it's a thing, and it's only getting bigger!

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My #1 Kdrama Love: Coffee Prince Review

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My all time favorite kdrama is Coffee Prince. When I merely glimpse a meme from it on Pinterest, I get a major urge to watch all 17 hours all over again despite the fact that it's only been a month since the last marathon. It was only my second kdrama, but it will always be My #1 Kdrama Love! I truly believe that anyone who gives this drama a real shot will fall in love with it. As evidence of this fact, I recently was temporally living with one of our other best friends and her husband and I made them watch Coffee Prince as their first exposure to kdramas. We collectively got addicted to the point where one night we were out with a group of friends and her husband turned and whispered, "I just want to get home so we can watch Coffee Prince," so the three of us bailed! 

Main Plot Summary: A spunky, androgynous looking girl, who is the head of her family, has a run-in with an immature but attractive heir of a family company. He thinks that she is a boy, and she lets him believe that in order to be able to get a job at the coffee house his grandmother demands he take on. They gradually fall in love, but he is incredibly torn because he thinks she is a guy and he doesn't want to be gay, but he can't resist her. An emotional roller coaster ensues.    

Here is a list of reasons you should watch Coffee Prince immediately:

1.The Chemistry between the OTP

Come on, we all know this is the #1 deal maker or breaker for whether or not we truly love a kdrama! It doesnt' really matter whether the story line is that great, or if the clothes are things we would actually want to wear, or even if the characters have that great of hair (as we can see from all the weird bowl hair cuts so many kdrama female leads have). What we really want is for there to be so much sexual tension that we are seriously satisfied when they finally actually HUG. Coffee Prince delivers! I can't stand how freaking cute Han-kyul and Eun-chan are. I want to be them.

2. The Amazing Supporting Cast

All of the characters in this kdrama are pure gold. I have no complaints about the casting whatsoever. There is eye candy galore! And just plain adorableness everywhere. Coffee Prince has the perfect love square. Both male leads have amazing chemistry with both female leads and you don't actually hate the second female lead. And as a bonus, the side stories are for the most part fun and interesting. There is something about the characters that make them really relatable and slightly more believable than the average kdrama romantic comedy. 

3. The Range of Emotions 

Oh man, I have to admit to you guys that I am not a kdrama cryer. I'm sorry, but a lot of kdramas are a little over the top in the wailing department. However, there were some pretty intense emotional moments for me in Coffee Prince! Both on the deep despair side and the overflowing joy side. Our OTP goes through a lot, and I was right there the whole way, ups and downs and everything!

                

4.The Kiss Scenes

We can all admit that kdramas do not always have the best kissing scenes, (here's a survey of the best), but what they lack in style they often make up for in substance! Coffee Prince takes the cake on some of the most passionate kisses in the kdrama universe. None of this slow motion stuff! See exhibit A below.

5. It's a Classic!

Coffee Prince is one of the most popular kdramas throughout the world. It had incredible success in not only Korea, but also throughout Asia when it aired. I don't believe you can be a true kdrama aficionado if you have never seen Coffee Prince.

Bonus: 6. The Fantastic Soundtrack

We love kdrama soundtracks and the soundtrack to Coffee Prince is amazing! It's full of Korean Indie music that matches the emotions of the scenes perfectly. Here's an example of my favorite song that really just makes the sad scenes so powerfully tragic.

So I would think of more reasons you should watch Coffee Prince, but instead I am going to go start episode one because looking at all these pictures and listening to the music makes me miss the characters like they're old friends. Enjoy!

Places to Watch Coffee Prince

Dramafever

Viki

Crunchy Roll

Hulu

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