My Reflections

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Korean Actors I like - Long Read

In no particular order except the first few are my top most favourite:

Ji Chang Wook
I still love his earlier works - K2, Suspicious Partner and Healer the best. Love watching his emotional eyes do the talking. I also quite like him in The Sound of Magic with his long hair which just suits his character.

Lee Joon Gi
I was intrigued by the half mask he wore in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. When his face was revealed, I was actually disappointed and thought his face/eyes look weird. Yet here I am now a fan of his sexy eyes.

So Ji Sub
Can't really remember when I started liking him but I watched quite a few of his drama and became his fan. His masculine face and mannerism is what attracted me most.

Jo In Sung
Loved him in That Winter The Wind Blows and It's Okay, That's Love. Hated his character in Something Happened in Bali. Sadly, these are his only 3 works I managed to watch yet I was so into him at one point of time.

Lee Jun Hyuk
Have always watched him and found him lovable after watching him in Love Scout. There's this calming and gentle aura when I listen to him talk. Found out he's quite an introvert person in real life. His nickname given by his fans is so cute - Milky Vanilla Angel

Um Tae Goo
Found him through My Sweet Mobster and was intrigued by his super deep voice. Another extremely introvert person in real life which I still can't quite believe considering the characters he often play.

Kim Jae Wook
My Ryan Gold for life!

Park Hyun Sik
I fell in love with him in Strong Girl Bong Soon and his unabashed display of affection to the FL. Him in Happiness also was great especially how protective he was of his wife.

Hyun Bin
I like him more in Memories of Alhambra and Hyde Jekyll Me more than Crash Landing On You.

Rowoon
Watched a few of his works and amazed at his height. Found his acting likeable and has been a fan ever since.

Lee Jae Wook
Same as Rowoon, I watched a few of his works and amazed at his height. Found his acting likeable and been a fan. I especially like how he project his voice when he's shouting, like there's a wave to his scream.

Jang Ki Yong
The first time I saw him I thought he's too good-looking and truly I like him only when he's smart looking. Saw him in The Atypical Family and didn't like how sloppy and messy he look most of the time.

Lee Dong Wook
Saw him in Goblin and been watching his work. I think I fell for him more than Gong Yoo. His real life personality also attracted me. The always tired in life uncle. 😅

Hwang In-Youp
Watched him in True Beauty and instantly like him. The 1st kdrama actor I went to see in person though from far.

Min Namkoong
Can't recall which drama of his that made me attracted to him but he's hot in The Veil. This actor eye acting is superb.

Lee Soo Hyuk
Another good looking actor with super deep voice. Saw him first as the evil beast in Scholar Who Walks The Night and became his fan.

Kang Tae Oh
Depending on the drama, I think I like him most in Attorney Woo as he's such a green flag in the drama.

Son Sukku
Fell for this man despite his limited dialogue in My Liberation Notes. His quiet but sharp eyes just draw me in.

Lee Jun Ho
I will forget about him but once I start watching him, I will fell in love with him. That's how I will describe him.

Park Hae Jin
I like him in Cheese In The Trap and Man To Man. He should come back to acting again..

Ji Sung
This incredible actor. I read up about his personal life and it made me like him more.

Go Soo
Watched him in Missing and fell in love with him instantly.

Teo Yoo
Watched him in one drama, read up about him and instantly became his fan. Would love to watch him in another drama again.

Kim Dong Wook
Saw him in a few dramas and I fell for his voice which I find soothing. The characters he play also is those reserved, quite ML which I totally love.

Kim Seon Ho
The dimpled man. Love him the most in Hometown Cha Cha.

First Memory - Long Read

Was just randomly thinking and reminiscing of all the first experience in my life. Here goes:

First time entering new school - Changed school when I was entering primary 3. The new school Pandan Primary look way cooler than my old school Corporation Primary. Was quite shocked especially when I first entered the computer lab. Practiced touch typing instead of surfing the net as I didn't know how to start the search engine.

First time entering secondary school - Probably not 1st day but 2nd day. I still remember the seniors commenting on how tall I was. Apa khabar budak Bob tu sekarang agaknya.

First time working - There is many different first time experience. Working during study break wasn't enjoyable but needed the money. It became quite routine. KFC was quite fun once I memorize the menu and could repeat orders. The not so fun part is counting the cash box especially during closing and somehow there's shortfall. Factory work was also not fun the first month but after tasting the fat pay I became motivated to come to work everyday 😂 Tried out working at shoe shop and I quit after first day. My ego and pride just couldn't accept it and this is also why I will never allow shoe shop seller to kneel down and pass me the shoes that I want to try on. Real work started during internship. Instead of learning about work or shadowing my senior, I was tasked to cover a colleague who's going for her maternity and so my journey in real estate began. Was quite intimidated by the real world work.

First time taking the plane and travelling overseas alone with workmates - To Bali when I was in my mid 20s. Felt like a small kid but had to play it cool so no one knew.

First time travelling overseas with only my sister - To Bangkok. First ever sister trip. It was so fun and we didn't quarrel or fight at all during the entire trip.

First time travelling overseas with both my brother and sister - To JB. Short trip but it was enjoyable.

First time experiencing and witnessing snow in person - At the age of 37 in Korea. It felt so magical!