Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Lady Han and Jang Geum's Fate

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If you're watching the episode aired last Monday and Tuesday by the GMA7, you'd probably felt how hard is the fate of Lady Han and Jang Geum. I know some of you shed tears for them.

Actually, they're only victims of those who are hungry of power, who wanted to control everything for their own satisfaction. Even the King is nothing for these people for he is just like tool... a material in which after they used him they will only throw him away.

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Monday, January 30, 2006

Sulfured Ducks

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Lady Han and Lady Seo (Jang Geum) are now facing troubles caused by the Sulfured ducks.

Of course the Palaces' doctors know that the ducks have the ability to abolish poisons from the foods they ate. In other words, even the ducks did eat sulfurs, but still their meat are safe to be eaten by people.

But then, the Doctors who attended the health of the King are tensed if their mistakes in diagnosing the King's illness will be revealed for it will brought them to prison or to death. And pushing Lady Han and Lady Seo (Jang Geum) into this scam will be safer for the Doctors.

I don't know if the Palace Captain could save them from this trouble. I just wish he can... But we will know this tonight. Let's watch the result on the Captains eagerness to save the two precious ladies of the Palaces' Kitchens.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Lady Han and Jang Geum through Myung Ngye

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Jang Geum's mother became the inspiration of Lady Han now, while jang Geum became her strength. She has done the right decision against the Choi's but we all know that this iwll be temporary because the Choi family will surely fight back against them.

Before I forget, some of my friends told me to write something about the love affair between Jang Geum and the Palace's Chief Officer. But then I couldnt write something about it because I don't have interest on their affair. What I am interest with is the way Jang Geum deal with the trials and trobules she is facing. I am actually looking for the lessons that I can use in dealing with my problems too. For quiet sometimes, the story of Jang Geum became my inspiration and courage-giver for me to fight for my existence.

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Monday, January 23, 2006

The Search Is Over

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Jang Geum's search for her mother's best friend is now over. She now know that Lady Han is the one she was searching for ever since.

It's a tearful scene between Lady Seo (Jang Geum) and Lady Han. Reminiscing those important memories of their lives that they both shared to each other. The child that saved Lady Han from those wicked people, the knife, the cherry fruits and everything.

Now, they are both thankful to Myung Ngye Park who is the mother of Jang Geum and the best friend of Lady Han for all the things that happen between them. Lady Han believed that it was her best friend who brought Jang Geum beside her to help her on her struggle.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2006

It's Lady Han Again

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This time, it's the contest between the two servants, Lady Han and Lady Choi. Lady Han faced Lady Choi without the assistance of Jang Geum and the Jurors are the servants in the kitchen themselves.

As we all know, almost all the servants voted the rice prepared by Lady Choi for its taste but then the Impressed and the Queen are surprised on the result of votation. Lady Han won the contest.

Amazing huh!

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Jewel in the Palace

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“Dae Jang Geum” (The Great Jang Geum) or “Jewel in the Palace” is currently the hottest Korean drama showing in the Philippines. I never expected that it would be a hit back home since it’s a historical drama with a lot of Korean culture thrown in. I thought that most Filipinos are not interested in anything “cultural.” I don’t remember “Noli Me Tangere” enjoying the same popularity when it was shown on TV more than a decade ago. Read Full.

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An Interview to Jewel in the Palace Fan

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Yesterday I meet one of the fans of the Jewel in the Palace. Because he is the same as me, an avid fan of this TV-Series, I asked him some questions:

Q. Gaano kayo kadalas nanunuod ng Jewel in the Palace?
A. Gabi-gabi. Hindi ko pinalilipas ang gabi na hindi ako makapanuod nito. Of course except Saturday ang Sunday.

Q. Bakit po kayo nanunuod nito?
A. Nakaka-excite kasi e. Basta...

Q. Ano po ang nararamdaman mo habang nanunuod ka ng Jewel in the Palace?
A. Ewan ko. Hindi ko maipaliwanag. Basta kapag inaapi si Jang Geum, pati ako parang inaapi na rin at galit na galit ako sa mga nang-aapi sa kaniya. Kapag nagtatagumpay naman si Jang Geum, pati ako napapasigaw sa tuwa.

Q. Umiyak ka rin sa tuwing umiiyak si Jang Geum?
A. Hehehe. Lumuluha lang, pero pinipigil ko. Nakakahiya e.

Q. Paano mo nga pala na-diskubre ang Jewel in the Palace?
A. Natural... Kapuso ako e.

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Monday, January 16, 2006

All Because of Jang Geum

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Madam Jung was right for ordering Jang Geum to help Lady Han on her struggle against the influence of Madam Shin and Lady Choi. With the sharp-edged words of Jang Geum, Lady Han finally thinked rightly and decided rightly.

Take note also... The Impress (Inang Reyna) has been awaken too and realized that the Queen is now capable of ruling the Palace. But it would not happened if Jang Geum didn't strengthen the faith of Lady Han on herself who talked the Impress and the Queen regarding the problems on the Kitchens' servants.

So, all the positive development on the Palaces' Kitchens are all because of Jang Geum.

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Waiting For Jang Geum

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Everybody here are pissed off with that Star Struck show. They are so excited now to watch the Dae Jang Geum, I mean the Jewel in the Palace. They want to witness how Jang Geum inspires and encourages her mentor and adapted mother in holding the office that Madam Jung had left her.

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Saturday, January 14, 2006

Tears of Jang Geum

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Last Thursday, Jang Geum shared her tears to us while telling us about her mother. On Friday, she again shared her tears to us while reminiscing her past with Madam Jung.

This Monday, will Jang Geum shed and share her tears? Watch the Jewel in the Palace and let's all make memories with her.

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Thursday, January 12, 2006

Jewel in the Palace and Malacanang Palace

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Did you ever noticed that there are similarities on what had happened on the Jewel in the Palace and Malacanang Palace?

It was shown on the Jewel in the Palace how corrupt and power hungry people managed to move the Palace according to their wishes. The Choi family through their wealth and connection influenced those officials in the Palace even without the knowing of the King and the Queens, for their advantage.

And I believe that that is also happening here in our country especially in the Malacanang Palace.

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Taiwan and China to Drive Away Dae Jang Geum

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Taiwan and China are in rare agreement in a backlash against the Korean Wave that has seen their television channels swamped with Korean soap operas. Hong Kong’s Wenweipo on Wednesday reported signs that Taiwan is following mainland China’s lead in a drive to limit airtime for Korean drama.

The daily quoted Taipei’s Government Information Office Chief Pasuya Yao as telling the island’s parliament Tuesday that the GIO was assessing a proposal to ban or limit foreign TV drama in the prime time slot from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Wrong Prediction

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My prediction on my post, "The Winner" on who will be choosen as the Head Servant on the Kitchens, seems go against the true result of the contest. I didn't expect that the queen would consider the fact that the good Head Servant is also a Good Teacher. And that what everybody had witnessed.

It was proven many times how good is Lady Han as teacher. To mention the few of them, first was training Jang Geum a different but excellent way as Kitchen Servant; Second was when she brought Jang Geum into the Temple to take care of the old caregiver of the Prince; and by teaching her the right way of thinking and the right way of serving the King based on the principle that Madam Jung (the retirable Head Kitchen Servant) believed.

Tonight we'll continue to follow the exciting event in the Palaces' Kitchens.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Jang Geum Wins

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“Yehey! Ang galing ni Jang Geum!”

People here in our apartment screamed when Jang Geum won the contest.

To let you know, what Jang Geum said to the King about the food and her mother touches not only the heart of the King and the Palace Captain but also the heart of everyone who watched the show. Everybody feel the tears on their eyes while listening to what Jang Geum had said.

The King recognized the love of her mother to her. Everybody witnessed and knew about that too, especially those who watch the Jewel in the Palace since the start of the show.


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Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Lee of Jang Geum Joins Stars in Hongkong

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Lee, the star of "Dae Jang-geum", who was voted Woman of the Year in a 2005 Hong Kong poll, joined fellow Korean stars Lee Byung-heon and Ahn Seong-gi in petitioning the Hong Kong government.

"We sincerely ask the Hong Kong authorities and police to take into consideration their (the protesters') lives that are at the brink of survival and their suffering in Hong Kong, and that you allow them to return to Korea and their families as soon as possible," the petition said.

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The Winner

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My sister asked me whether who will win the contest between Lady Han and Lady Choi.

If the judgment will be based on my own standard, it is already obvious that Lady Seo (Jang Geum) will win the contest, but Lady Choi will win the office of the head servant in the Palaces' Kitchens.

The foods prepared by Jang Geum are more delicious and good for the King's health than those prepared by Lady Choi, but then Jang Geum is just a helper or assistant of Lady Han.

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Monday, January 09, 2006

My Wish

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On the previous episodes of the Jewel in the Palace, we learned that Jang Geum and Lady Han stood firm with their principle, that is, as servants in the kitchen, they have no right but to prepare the right and healthy food for the people they are serving. They always make sure that those who will eat the food they prepared will benefit from it.

I wish, the people who are working in the government, especially those who are serving the Filipino people will serve the people with the things they’re expecting from them.


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Lady Han Won

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Impress Jang GeumThe Impressed was upset when she earned that Lady Choi prepared foods that could ruin the messenger’s health. She realized that what Choi did to the messenger might be done also to his son, the King.

That’s the reason why the Impressed decided to include it as the second part of the contest and Lady Han won it.


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Lee Young Ae and Dae Jang Geum

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On December 31st, RTHK, a public network in Hong Kong, released the results of a mail-based poll of 1,398 citizens. It showed Lee Young-ae, the lead actress of the soap opera Jewel in the Palace (Dae Jang Geum), atop the list with 49 percent of the votes...

Jewel in the Palace aired on Hong Kong's TVB from January 24th to May 1st, hitting an all-time high in viewership rates (average rate of 47 percent and a high of 50 percent) in the history of Hong Kong TV broadcasting. ...

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Jang Geum Stars Promote LG

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The star of the hit TV series Dae Jang Geum has been hired as the regional face of LG Electronics Co, replacing its western presenter, to capitalise on the rising infatuation for all things Korean. The Korean company has signed a contract with Li Yong A, the lead actress from the series, to present two TV commercials that will be broadcast across Asia this year, according to Somporn Jangreenapawong, marketing manager of LG Mitr Electronics Co, the local distributor.

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Saturday, January 07, 2006

Craze on Korean Culture

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The Korean drama "Jewel in the Palace" clocked up record television ratings in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan last year. Even Chinese President Hu Jintao admitted to being a fan of the historical drama about a cook at Korea's royal court. The show's actors have become mega stars across Asia.

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Geum Young of Choi Family

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I believe that Geum-Young is not wicked as her Aunt. She is only forced to do the things that Lady Choi ordered her for their clan. She might feel jealous to Jang Geum whenever Jang Geum receives recognitions from the higher official especially from the Royal Family, but then I think it is just normal to feel like this because she considers Jang Geum as her rival.

Actually, there are many times that she showed her recognition on the ability and intelligence Jang Geum has. She even recognized that Jang Geum is better than her. That is why she also strived hard to discover things for the sake of her cooking skill.


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Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Jang Geum and the Messenger

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Jang GeumJang Geum believed that what they did was not that wrong. They only tried to do the best things the kitchen’s servants should do. This is the reason why Jang Geum forced the messenger to eat the food that she will prepare for him for 4 days. After it, if there is no progress on his health then she’s ready to receive the hardest punishment.

The messenger accepted the deal that Jang Geum proposed. And she prepared the food for the messenger for four days. Jang Geum thought that she failed. But then on the fifth day, the messenger surprised her because the truth is that the messenger praised the firmness of Jang Geum’s faith on her principles, and the food she prepared.


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Out of the Kitchen

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Jang GeumThe Choi family successfully sent away Madam Jung from the Palace kitchen. Even the Ladies Han and Seo (Jang Geum) were sent to serve the Kingdom’s visitor, the messenger from China, a responsibility which is usually given to the unrecognized Kitchen’s servants.

But this time, serving the messenger is not that easy for Lady Han and Lady Seo (Jang Geum) who stand firm with their principles as the kitchen’s servants. They prepared food which is good for the health of the messenger that sent Lady Han to prison.


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Monday, January 02, 2006

Sick Madam Jung

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Madam Jung - Jang GeumIt was a happy moment for Jang Geum who was already forgiven by Lady Han.

Jang Geum learned from her mistakes while Lady Han felt the love of a daughter from Jang Geum. Now that the two were together, anything would be easy for them to think, plan and do their obligations especially those things related to the contest.

But, the evil desire of the Choi family and Madam Shin's was favored by the situation in the Palaces. Now, they have the power to send Madam Jung away from the Palace and continue their plan to hold the power on the palaces' Kitchens.


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