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Starlit

2009-01-22T05:03:52Z

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[[File:Starlit.jpg|thumb|270px|Starlit]]

==Details==
*'''Title:''' 心星的淚光 / Xin Xing De Lei Guang
*'''English title:''' Starlit
*'''Also known as:''' 恆星上的雙鋼琴 (Heng Xing Shang De Shuang Gang Qin)
*'''Genre:''' Romance
*'''Episodes:''' 22
*'''Broadcast network:''' PTS
*'''Broadcast date:''' 2009-Jan-24 to 2009
*'''Air time:''' Saturday 21:00-23:00

==Synopsis==
Cheng Yue (Jerry Yan) and Rui Shan (Alice Ceng) are pianist and cellist. They are the most high-profile golden couple in the music industry. One day, Cheng Yue tried to save Xiao Lu (Terri Kwan) from car accident. But unfortunately he break his arm and can't play piano. Devastated Cheng Yue give up music and chose to travel.
2 years later, Cheng Yue arrives in Shanghai, and meet Xiao Lu (Terri Kwan). The 2 become colleagues, and due to work interactions, they gradually establish a friendship. At this time, Rui Shan finally tracks down Cheng Yue. She tries her hardest to get Cheng Yue to return to the music world. However, Xiao Lu encourages him to face life with a postive attitude, and Cheng Yue realises that he is impacted by Xiao Lu's kidness and enthusiasm. From being a person who has hit rock-bottom, wallowing in self-pity, he has re-ignited the passion in life.

Cheng Yue falls in love with Xiao Lu, but he is rejected by her, why?
Is their love fated to be a tragedy? Although they are not blessed, although they do not have a future, Cheng Yue still bravely loves Xiao Lu...

==Cast==
*[[Jerry Yan]] as Cheng Yue 程岳
*[[Terri Kwan]] as Dong Xiao Lu 董小鹿
*[[Alice Ceng]] as Yan Lu Shan 顏睿珊
*[[Chen Zhi Kai]] as Li Shi Chuan 李世傳
*[[Zhang Xi Xi]] (章西西) as Da Hong 達虹
*[[Ding Hao]] (丁浩) as Tan Yi Xin 譚一新
*[[Zhao Shun]] as Dong Da Shen 董大森
*[[Liu Rui Qi]] (劉瑞琪) as Cai Li Feng 蔡麗鳳 (Cheng's mother)

==Production Credits==
*'''Director:''' [[Lin He Long]]

==Notes==
*This drama will also air on CCTV (China), PTS (Taiwan)
*One of the main investor is Geneon Entertainment (Japan).

==External Links==
*[http://www.pts.org.tw/~web01/starlit/p2.htm PTS]
*[http://www.wretch.cc/blog/starlit0124 Official blog]

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Eva Popiel

2008-08-18T18:05:11Z

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[[File:EvaPopiel.jpg|frame|Eva Popiel]]

==Profile==
*'''Name:''' 에바 포피엘 / Eva Popiel
*'''Profession:''' Actress
*'''Birthdate:''' 1982-Apr-23
*'''Birthplace:''' England
*'''Star sign:''' Taurus
*'''Family:''' Mother (Japanese), father (British)

==TV Series==
*[[I Hate You, But It's Fine]] (KBS2, 2007)

==Trivia==
*'''Hobbies:''' Skiing, snowboard, traveling.
*Appeared in Super Junior Full House Reality Show
*Ex regular on KBS talk show Chit Chat With Beauties, and KBS Star Golden Bell

==External Links==
*[http://www.cyworld.com/07eva Cyworld personal page]
*[http://people.nate.com/people/info/ev/ap/evapopiel/ Profile (nate)]
*[http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Eva_Popiel.php HanCinema]

[[Category:KActress]]

Lee Eun Sung

2008-04-15T05:05:17Z

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[[File:Lee Eun Song.jpg|thumb|Lee Eun Song]]
==Profile==
*'''Name:''' 이은성 / Lee Eun Song
*'''Also known as:''' 은성 / Eun Sung
*'''Profession:''' Actress
*'''Birthdate:''' 1988-Aug-08
*'''Height:''' 168cm
*'''Weight:''' 45kg
*'''Blood type:''' AB

==TV Series==
*[[I Am Happy]] (SBS, 2008)
*[[Evasive Inquiry Agency]] (KBS2, 2007)
*[[Que Sera, Sera]] (MBC, 2007)
*[[Sharp 2]] (KBS, 2005)
*[[Sharp 1]] (KBS, 2003)

==Movies==
*The Game (2008)
*I Like It Hot (2008)
*Milky Way Liberation Front (2007)
*The Old Garden (2007)
*D-Day (2006)
*Dasepo Girl (2006)

==Trivia==
*'''Education:''' Inmyong Girls' High School
*'''MV:''' Fan (Epik High)

==External Links==
*[http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Eun-seong.php HanCinema]

{{Kactress-stub}}
[[Category:KActress]]

Toyokawa Etsushi

2007-06-03T17:21:23Z

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[[File:Toyoetsu.jpg|thumb|Toyokawa Etsushi]]

==Profile==
*'''Name:''' 豊川悦司 / Toyokawa Etsushi
*'''Date of Birth:''' 1962 March 18
*'''Birthplace:''' Osaka, Japan
*'''Height:''' 186cm
*'''Weight:''' 70kg
*'''Star sign:''' Pisces

==Biography==

*[http://www.japan-zone.com/modern/toyokawa_etsushi.shtml Japan Zone]

==TV Series==
*[[Bengoshi no Kuzu]] (TBS, 2006)
*[[Dazai Osamu Monogatari]] (2005)
*[[Ushinawareta Yakusoku]] (KTV, 2003)
*[[Et Alors]] (TBS, 2003)
*[[Onna to Ai to Mystery#Warui Yatsura|Onna to Ai to Mystery]] ''Warui Yatsura'' (TV Tokyo, 2001)
*[[Love Story]] (TBS, 2001)
*[[Kiken na Kankei]] (Fuji TV, 1999)
*[[Aoi Tori]] (TBS, 1997)
*[[Aishiteiru to Ittekure]] (TBS, 1995)
*[[Kono ai ni ikite]] (Fuji TV, 1994)
*[[Kono yo no hate]] (Fuji TV, 1994)
*[[Ocha no ma|Ocha no Ma]] (NTV, 1993)
*[[Homura Tatsu]] (NHK, 1993)
*[[Night Head]] (1992)
*[[Sayonara wo Mouichido]] (Fuji TV, 1992)
*[[Shabon dama|Shabon Dama]] (Fuji TV, 1991)

==TV Shows directed==
*[[Renai Shousetsu 2006|Renai Shousetsu]] ''Juuhachi no natsu'' (TBS, 2006)
*[[Bishoujo H]] (美少女H) (Fuji TV, 1998)

==Movies==
*[http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/sp/200506-05/index.html Southbound] (2007)
*[http://www.loft-movie.com/ Loft] (2006)
*[http://nc06.jp/ Nihon chibotsu] (2006)
*Hula Girl (2006)
*Jiyuu Renai (2005)
*Shisou (2005)
*Daiteiden no Yoru (2005)
*Year One in the North 「北の零年（ぜろねん）」(2005)
*Lakeside Murder Case (2005)
*「自由戀愛」 (2005)
*[http://www.media-b.co.jp/hasami/top.html Hasami Otoko] 「ハサミ男」 (2005)
*Beat Kids (2005)
*Dead Run / Shissou (2005)
*「丹下左膳・百万両の壷」 (2004)
*Moon Child (2003)
*Inochi 「命」 (2002)
*Dog Star (2002)
*Love Letter (1995)
*Boiling Point (1990)

==External Links==
*[http://www.jdorama.com/artiste.129.htm JDorama.com]
*[[Wikipedia:ja:%E8%B1%8A%E5%B7%9D%E6%82%A6%E5%8F%B8|Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0870317/ IMDB]

[[Category:JActor]]

Water Boys

2007-06-03T16:56:51Z

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<div style="display:inline; width:370px; float:right;">
[[File:Waterboys2a.jpg|thumb|350px|Waterboys]]
</div>
==Details==
*'''Title:''' ウォーターボーイズ
*'''Title (romaji):''' Water Boys
*'''Genre:''' Sports, Romance, Comedy
*'''Episodes:''' 11
*'''Viewership ratings:''' 16.1%
*'''Broadcast network:''' Fuji TV
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2003-Jul-01 to 2003-Sep-09
*'''Air time:''' [[Kayou 9 (Fuji TV)|Tuesday Nights 21:00]]
*'''Theme song:''' ''[[Niji (song)|Niji]] / 虹'' by [[Fukuyama Masaharu]]
*'''Related TV shows:''' [[Water Boys 2]], [[Water Boys 2005 Natsu]]

==Synopsis==
Two years ago, five high-school boys brought fame to a small town in Japan. What was so unique was that they formed a "men's synchronized swimming club." Their involvement and struggles while learning synchronized swimming - known to be a sport for girls - brought much attention to their school and town.

Two years have passed since that summer, and the boys of Tadano High School are still in the club. The Fuji Television drama "Water Boys" shows how these young boys fight to learn synchronized swimming, fall in love, and enjoy friendship with one another.

==Cast==
<div style="float:left; width:48%;">
*[[Yamada Takayuki]] as Shindo Kankuro
*[[Moriyama Mirai]] as Tatematsu Norio
*[[Eita]] as Tanaka Masatoshi
*[[Ishigaki Yuma]] as Takahara Go
*[[Ishii Tomoya]] as Ishizuka Futoshi
*[[Miyaji Mao]] as Onishi Asako
*[[Kashii Yu]] as Hanamura Kyoko
*[[Tani Kei]] as Mr. Ozaki
*[[Fuse Akira]] as Mr. Yamaoka
*[[Sugimoto Tetta]] as Mr. Sugita
*[[Manabe Kaori]] as Miss. Sakuma
*[[Kikuchi Maiko]] as Miss. Onogawa
*[[Emoto Akira]] as Mama (of a bar)
*[[Tokui Yuu]] as Chi-mama
*[[Takenaka Naoto]] as Mr. Isomura
*[[Yashima Norito]] as Isomura Kiyomasa
*[[Tamaki Hiroshi]] as Sato Katsumasa
*[[Takahashi Hitomi]] as Shindo Miwako
*[[Asano Kazuyuki]] as Shindo Kanichi
*[[Ikari Yukiko]] as Shindo Hitomi
*[[Nishida Naomi]]
*[[Katayama Reo]] as Kitajima Daichi
*[[Aibu Saki]] as Hayakawa Atsumi
*[[Hiraizumi Sei]] as Mr. Tatematsu
</div>
<div style="float:right; width:48%;">
===Synchro Boy Group===
*[[Hojo Takahiro]]
*[[Fujisawa Yousuke]]
*[[Arakawa Yuu]]
*[[Kato Kouki]]
*[[Nosaki Tenma]]
*[[Tanaka Kei]]
*[[Shiozawa Hidemasa]]
*[[Isaka Tatsuya]]
*[[Hamada Hiroyuki]]
*[[Abe Atsushi]]
*[[Ehata Hironori]]
*[[Ichitarou]]
*[[Chikada Shintarou]]
*[[Takeuchi Taiyou]]
*[[Kawamoto Takanori]]
*[[Sekita Atsushi]]
*[[Hyuuga Takashi]]
*[[Namiki Nobuyuki]]
*[[Washiatama Kougaku]]
*[[Shin Ichirou]]
*[[Wakisaki Satoshi]]
</div><br clear="all"/>

==Production Credits==
*'''Producer:''' [[Funatsu Kouichi]], [[Yanagawa Yukiko]]
*'''Director:''' [[Murakami Masanori]], [[Sato Yuichi]], [[Takahashi Nobuyuki]]
*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Hashimoto Yuuji]]
*'''Music by:''' Satou Naoki

==Episode Information==
<div style="float:left; width:50%;">
'''Titles'''
*'''Ep 01:''' 「男のシンクロ!?」
*'''Ep 02:''' 「シンクロ危うし!?」
*'''Ep 03:''' 「祝結成!シンクロ同好会」
*'''Ep 04:''' 「シンクロ公演決行」
*'''Ep 05:''' 「シンクロ夏合宿!」
*'''Ep 06:''' 「涙のインターハイ」
*'''Ep 07:''' 「シンクロへの想い」
*'''Ep 08:''' 「夏だ!海だ!サメ男だ」
*'''Ep 09:''' 「解散なんかしない」
*'''Ep 10:''' 「32人が起こす奇跡」
*'''Ep 11:''' 「男のシンクロ公演最高の涙!」
</div>
<div style="float:right; width:50%;">
'''Episode Ratings'''
*'''Ep 01:''' 17.9%
*'''Ep 02:''' 13.6%
*'''Ep 03:''' 16.4%
*'''Ep 04:''' 16.5%
*'''Ep 05:''' 17.1%
*'''Ep 06:''' 14.5%
*'''Ep 07:''' 14.4%
*'''Ep 08:''' 14.6%
*'''Ep 09:''' 16.7%
*'''Ep 10:''' 15.5%
*'''Ep 11:''' 19.2%
</div><br clear="all"/>

==Reviews==
I watched the movie version wich was awesome and very funny, so I figured that with these Johnny's Jr. kids, the drama would be just as good. It's still pretty funny and to tell you the truth, I like it a lot better than the movie. More story development. - Mari

The plot is kinda repetitive from the movie. In fact, nothing can be compared to the movie version. It's the mother of all waterboys installment, for cryin' out loud!
Well, i'm still entertained by Waterboys TV. Simply because its funny.
I just wish that the creative team create NEW sinchro coreography. - Ultranguik

===Others===
*[http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=317 Spcnet Review]

==External Links==
*[http://jdorama.com/viewtopic.2609.htm Discussion@JDorama.com]
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.766.htm JDorama.com]
*[[Wikipedia:ja:ウォーターボーイズ|Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[http://over-time.idv.tw/drama/dramashow_common.php?num=776&mnum=341 Dorama.info]

{{SeasonRing|Fuji TV|[[Kayou 9 (Fuji TV)|Tuesday 21:00]]|Spring 2003|[[Kao]]|Autumn 2003|[[Anata no tonari ni dareka iru]]}}

[[Category:JDrama]]
[[Category:JDrama2003]]
[[Category:Fuji TV]]

Water Boys

2007-06-03T16:55:51Z

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<div style="display:inline; width:370px; float:right;">
[[File:Waterboys2a.jpg|thumb|350px|Waterboys]]
</div>
==Details==
*'''Title:''' ウォーターボーイズ
*'''Title (romaji):''' Water Boys
*'''Genre:''' Sports, Romance, Comedy
*'''Episodes:''' 11
*'''Viewership ratings:''' 16.1%
*'''Broadcast network:''' Fuji TV
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2003-Jul-01 to 2003-Sep-09
*'''Air time:''' [[Kayou 9 (Fuji TV)|Tuesday Nights 21:00]]
*'''Theme song:''' ''[[Niji (song)|Niji]] / 虹'' by [[Fukuyama Masaharu]]
*'''Related TV shows:''' [[Water Boys 2]], [[Water Boys 2005 Natsu]]

==Synopsis==
Two years ago, five high-school boys brought fame to a small town in Japan. What was so unique was that they formed a "men's synchronized swimming club." Their involvement and struggles while learning synchronized swimming - known to be a sport for girls - brought much attention to their school and town.

Two years have passed since that summer, and the boys of Tadano High School are still in the club. The Fuji Television drama "Water Boys" shows how these young boys fight to learn synchronized swimming, fall in love, and enjoy friendship with one another.

==Cast==
<div style="float:left; width:48%;">
*[[Yamada Takayuki]] as Shindo Kankuro
*[[Moriyama Mirai]] as Tatematsu Norio
*[[Eita]] as Tanaka Masatoshi
*[[Ishigaki Yuma]] as Takahara Go
*[[Ishii Tomoya]] as Ishizuka Futoshi
*[[Miyaji Mao]] as Onishi Asako
*[[Kashii Yu]] as Hanamura Kyoko
*[[Tani Kei]] as Mr. Ozaki
*[[Fuse Akira]] as Mr. Yamaoka
*[[Sugimoto Tetta]] as Mr. Sugita
*[[Manabe Kaori]] as Miss. Sakuma
*[[Kikuchi Maiko]] as Miss. Onogawa
*[[Emoto Akira]] as Mama (of a bar)
*[[Tokui Yuu]] as Chi-mama
*[[Takenaka Naoto]] as Mr. Isomura
*[[Yashima Norito]] as Isomura Kiyomasa
*[[Tamaki Hiroshi]] as Sato Katsumasa
*[[Takahashi Hitomi]] as Shindo Miwako
*[[Asano Kazuyuki]] as Shindo Kanichi
*[[Ikari Yukiko]] as Shindo Hitomi
*[[Nishida Naomi]]
*[[Katayama Reo]] as Kitajima Daichi
*[[Aibu Saki]] as Hayakawa Atsumi
*[[Hiraizumi Sei]] as Mr. Tatematsu
</div>
<div style="float:right; width:48%;">
===Synchro Boy Group===
*[[Hojo Takahiro]]
*[[Fujisawa Yousuke]]
*[[Arakawa Yuu]]
*[[Kato Kouki]]
*[[Nosaki Tenma]]
*[[Tanaka Kei]]
*[[Shiozawa Hidemasa]]
*[[Isaka Tatsuya]]
*[[Hamada Hiroyuki]]
*[[Abe Atsushi]]
*[[Ehata Hironori]]
*[[Ichitarou]]
*[[Chikada Shintarou]]
*[[Takeuchi Taiyou]]
*[[Kawamoto Takanori]]
*[[Sekita Atsushi]]
*[[Hyuuga Takashi]]
*[[Namiki Nobuyuki]]
*[[Washiatama Kougaku]]
*[[Shin Ichirou]]
*[[Wakisaki Satoshi]]
</div><br clear="all"/>

==Production Credits==
*'''Producer:''' [[Funatsu Kouichi]], [[Yanagawa Yukiko]]
*'''Director:''' [[Murakami Masanori]], [[Sato Yuichi]], [[Takahashi Nobuyuki]]
*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Hashimoto Yuuji]]
*'''Music by:''' Satou Naoki

==Episode Information==
<div style="float:left; width:50%;">
'''Titles'''
*'''Ep 01:''' 「男のシンクロ!?」
*'''Ep 02:''' 「シンクロ危うし!?」
*'''Ep 03:''' 「祝結成!シンクロ同好会」
*'''Ep 04:''' 「シンクロ公演決行」
*'''Ep 05:''' 「シンクロ夏合宿!」
*'''Ep 06:''' 「涙のインターハイ」
*'''Ep 07:''' 「シンクロへの想い」
*'''Ep 08:''' 「夏だ!海だ!サメ男だ」
*'''Ep 09:''' 「解散なんかしない」
*'''Ep 10:''' 「32人が起こす奇跡」
*'''Ep 11:''' 「男のシンクロ公演最高の涙!」
</div>
<div style="float:right; width:50%;">
'''Episode Ratings'''
*'''Ep 01:''' 17.9%
*'''Ep 02:''' 13.6%
*'''Ep 03:''' 16.4%
*'''Ep 04:''' 16.5%
*'''Ep 05:''' 17.1%
*'''Ep 06:''' 14.5%
*'''Ep 07:''' 14.4%
*'''Ep 08:''' 14.6%
*'''Ep 09:''' 16.7%
*'''Ep 10:''' 15.5%
*'''Ep 11:''' 19.2%
</div><br clear="all"/>

==Reviews==
===REVIEW===
I watched the movie version wich was awesome and very funny, so I figured that with these Johnny's Jr. kids, the drama would be just as good. It's still pretty funny and to tell you the truth, I like it a lot better than the movie. More story development. - Mari

The plot is kinda repetitive from the movie. In fact, nothing can be compared to the movie version. It's the mother of all waterboys installment, for cryin' out loud!
Well, i'm still entertained by Waterboys TV. Simply because its funny.
I just wish that the creative team create NEW sinchro coreography. - Ultranguik

===Others===
*[http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=317 Spcnet Review]

==External Links==
*[http://jdorama.com/viewtopic.2609.htm Discussion@JDorama.com]
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.766.htm JDorama.com]
*[[Wikipedia:ja:ウォーターボーイズ|Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[http://over-time.idv.tw/drama/dramashow_common.php?num=776&mnum=341 Dorama.info]

{{SeasonRing|Fuji TV|[[Kayou 9 (Fuji TV)|Tuesday 21:00]]|Spring 2003|[[Kao]]|Autumn 2003|[[Anata no tonari ni dareka iru]]}}

[[Category:JDrama]]
[[Category:JDrama2003]]
[[Category:Fuji TV]]

Makoto

2007-06-03T16:53:34Z

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==Profile==
*'''Name:''' マコト
*'''Name (romaji):''' MAKOTO
*'''Profession:''' Actor, singer (disbanded band:Lucifer)
*'''Birthdate:''' 1980-Jul-15
*'''Star sign:''' Cancer
*'''Blood type:''' O

==Dramas==
*[[Be-Bop High School]] (TBS, 2004)
*[[Hikon Kazoku]] (Fuji TV, 2001)
*[[Psychometrer Eiji 2]] (NTV, 1999)

==External Links==
*[http://jdorama.com/artiste.1628.htm JDorama.com]

[[Category:JActor]]

Park Shi Hoo

2007-05-14T16:20:45Z

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==Profile==
*'''Name:''' Park Shi Hoo
*'''Birthdate:''' 1978-Feb-15
*'''Profession:''' Actor
*'''Height:''' 182 cm
*'''Weight:''' 70 kg
*'''Hobbies:''' Skin Scuba Diving, Health, Snowboarding

==TV Series==
*[[How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor]] (SBS, 2007)
*[[What Star Did You Come From]] (MBC, 2006)
*[[Let's Marry]] (MBC, 2005)
*[[Delightful Girl Choon Hyang]] (KBS, 2005) ''cameo''

==Music Video==
*Happiness - Gavy NJ (2006)
* Saranghae - Jisun feat Alex (2006)
*Really hurtful words - Alex feat. Jisun (2006)

==External Links==
*[http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=35526/ Soompi Forums]

[[Category:KActor]]

Lee Chun Hee

2007-05-14T16:07:21Z

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[[File:Lee Chun Hee.jpg|thumb|Lee Chun Hee]]
==Profile==
*'''Name:''' 이천희 / Lee Chun Hee
*'''Profession:''' Actor
*'''Date of Birth:''' 1979 February 02
*'''Height:''' 188cm
*'''Weight:''' 73kg
*'''Education:''' Seoul Institute of the Arts

==TV Series==
*[[Autumn Shower]] (MBC, 2005)
*[[Only You (SBS)|Only You]] (SBS, 2005)

==Movies==
*Riverbank Legends/ Ddukbbang Jeonseol (2006)
*Temptation of Wolf (2004)
*Typhoon Sun (2004)

==Music Video==
*Scarecrow (sun by Kim Gun-mo) opposite Park Ji-yoon (2007)

==Trivia==
*'''Hobby:''' Inline hockey

[[Category:KActor]]

Park Gun Hyung

2007-05-14T15:59:05Z

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[[File:Park Gun Hyung.jpg|frame|Park Gun Hyung]]

==Profile==
*'''Name:''' 박건형 / Park Gun-hyung (Park Geon-hyeong)
*'''Profession:''' Actor
*'''Birthdate:''' 1977-Nov-1
*'''Birthplace:''' South Korea
*'''Height:''' 183cm
*'''Weight:''' 73kg
*'''Star sign:''' Scorpio
*'''Blood type:''' O
*'''Talent agency:''' [http://www.namooactors.com/star/parkgeonheong/ Namoo Actors]

==TV Series==
*[[When Spring Comes]] (KBS2, 2007)
*[[Miss Kim Makes 1 Million]] (SBS, 2004)

==Movies==
*[http://www.movist.com/movies/movie.asp?mid=38810 Mr.Wacky/Saeng, Nal Seon Saeng (2006)
*Riverbank Legends/ Ddukbbang Jeonseol (2006)
*Innocent Steps/Daenseo-ui sunjeong (2005)
*DMZ (2004)

==External Links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.parkgunhyung.com/ Official Homepage] (archive)
*[http://people.nate.com/people/info/pa/rk/parkgunhyung/ Profile (nate)]
*[http://epg.epg.co.kr/star/profile/index.asp?actor_id=8551 Profile (epg)]

[[Category:KActor]]

Lee Joon Ki

2007-05-14T15:47:27Z

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[[File:Leejoonki.jpg|thumb|Lee Joon Ki]]
==Profile==
*'''Name:''' 이준기 / Lee Joon Ki (Lee Jun Gi)
*'''Profession:''' Actor, Model, Singer
*'''Birthdate:''' 1982-Apr-17
*'''Birthplace:''' [[Wikipedia:Busan|Busan]], [[Wikipedia:South Korea|South Korea]]
*'''Height:''' 178cm
*'''Weight:''' 66kg
*'''Star sign:''' Aries
*'''Blood type:''' B
*'''Talent agency:''' [http://www.mentor.pe.kr Mentor Entertainment]

==TV Series==
*[[Time Between Dog and Wolf]] (KBS2, 2007)
*[[101st Proposal (SBS)|101st Proposal]] (SBS, 2006) ''cameo''
*[[My Girl]] (SBS, 2005)
*[[What About Me]] (KBS, 2004)
*[[Star's Echo]] (MBC/FujiTV, 2004)

==Movies==
*[http://www.kadokawa-pictures.co.jp/official/virginsnow/ Virgin Snow] (2007, japanese)
*Splendid Holidays
*[http://www.flydaddy2006.co.kr Fly Daddy Fly] (2006)
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0492835/ King and the Clown] (2005)
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432393/ Flying Boys] (2004)
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431814/ The Hotel Venus] (2004, japanese)

==CM==
*Everlast
*Spris
*Samsung ANYCALL
*Pomegranate
*Airwalk
*Giordano
*I-Audio
*Su An Su (수앤수)
*KFC Go-go (2004)
*Kleenex

==Awards==
*'''2007 43rd Baeksang Awards:''' Popularity Award
*'''2006 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards:''' Popularity Award
*'''2006 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards:''' Best Couple Award (with Hwang Eun Sook in Fly Daddy Fly)
*'''2006 TVN MKMF Awards:''' Music Video Award
*'''2006 5th Korea Film Awards''' Best New Actor Award for The King and the Clown
*'''2006 Baeksang Art Awards:''' Best Male Newcomer
*'''2006 Baeksang Art Awards:''' Popularity Award
*'''2006 Baeksang Art Awards:''' 'In style' Fashion Award
*'''2006 Netizen Award:''' Best Male Newcomer
*'''2006 Max Movie:''' Best Actor for The King and the Clown

==Trivia==
*'''Family:''' Parents, younger sister
*'''Education:''' Seoul Arts University (Acting major)
*'''Debut:''' Model for clothing brand "So Basic" (2001)
*'''Hobbies:''' Martial Arts ( [[Wikipedia:Tae Kwon Do|Tae Kwon Do]] 3rd degree, [[Wikipedia:Hapkido|Hapkido]] 1st degree and Taekkyeon 1st degree), Watching Movies
*'''Languages:''' Korean, Japanese, Chinese and English
*'''Songs:''' Sang his own songs during fans-meeting session which included 'Only One Word', 'Pabbo Sarang' and 'Don't Know Love'. There were cd compromise of all three songs called 'My Jun Collection'.

==External Links==
*[http://cyworld.nate.com/start006 Lee Joon Ki's Personal CYWORLD]
*[http://www.leejunki.com Lee Joon Ki's Official site]
*[http://www.arirang.co.kr/KidsnYouth/Star_Focus2.asp?code=Ki3&STAR_SEQ=363 Star Focus page at Arirang]
*[[Wikipedia:Lee Jun Ki|English Wikipedia]]
*[http://people.nate.com/people/info/le/ej/leejunki/ Profile (nate)]
*[http://epg.epg.co.kr/star/profile/index.asp?actor_id=8246 Profile (epg)]

[[Category:KActor]]

Karei naru Ichizoku

2007-05-14T15:34:15Z

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[[File:Kareifamily.JPG|thumb|400px|The Manpyo Clan]]
==Details==
*'''Title:''' 華麗なる一族
*'''Title (romaji):''' Karei-naru Ichizoku
*'''Title (English):''' The Grand Tribe
*'''Format:''' Renzoku
*'''Genre:''' Banking/economy, human drama, romance
*'''Episodes:''' 10
*'''Viewership ratings:''' 23.9
*'''Broadcast network:''' TBS
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2007-Jan-14 to 2007-Mar-18
*'''Air time:''' Sunday 21:00
*'''Theme music:''' ''"Main Theme"'', perform by Philharmonia Orchestra and conduct by [[Hattori Takayuki]]
*'''Incidental song:''' [[Wikipedia:Desperado (song)|Desperado]] by the [[Wikipedia:Eagles|Eagles]]

==Synopsis==
Originally a novel by Yamazaki Toyoko, and later a 1974 movie. The book depicts the conflicts within the Manpyo family, which is famous in Kansai's financial circles, amidst the tumultuous reorganisation of the financial industry of the late 1960s. Unlike the book, the eldest son, Teppei, and not the father, Daisuke, will be the central character of the drama.

This drama is set in the late 1960s decade of Japan. The main rivalry depicted in the story is between Manpyo Daisuke ([[Kitaooji Kinya]]), a powerful banker, and his eldest son, Manpyo Teppei ([[Kimura Takuya]]), the executive managing director of a steel firm. For some reasons, Daisuke seem to dislike his own son and as Teppei seems to find out the reason for Daisuke's hatred, his whole life is turned upside down with fatal consequences.

==Cast==
*[[Kimura Takuya]] as Manpyo Teppei (34)
*[[Suzuki Kyoka]] as Takasu Aiko (39)
*[[Hasegawa Kyoko]] as Manpyo Sanae (30)
*[[Yamamoto Koji]] as Manpyo Ginpei (31)
*[[Yamada Yu]] as Yasuda Makiko (24)
*[[Aibu Saki]] as Manpyo Tsugiko (22)
*[[Nakamura Toru]] as Mima Ataru (44)
*[[Fukuishi Kazue]] as Mima Ichiko (29)
*[[Inamori Izumi]] as Tsuruta Fusako (32)
*[[Takigawa Yumi]] as Tsuruta Shino (59)
*[[Narimiya Hiroki]] as Ichinose Yoshihiko (26)
*[[Hiraizumi Sei]] as Ichinose Koujoucho (58)
*[[Nishimura Masahiko]] as Zenigata (52)
*[[Shoufukutei Tsurube]] as Watanuki Sentaro (58)
*[[Kobayashi Takashi]] as Akutagawa Jomu (54)
*[[Yajima Kenichi]] as Wajima Shocho (51)
*[[Nishida Toshiyuki]] as Ookawa Ichiro (60)
*[[Takeda Tetsuya]] as Oogame Senma (60)
*[[Tsugawa Masahiko]] as Nagata Ookuradaijin (63)
*[[Yanagiba Toshiro]] as Mikumo Shoichi (50)
*[[Harada Mieko]] as Manpyo Yasuko (54)
*[[Kitaooji Kinya]] as Manpyo Daisuke (60)
*[[Kaneda Akio]]

==Production Credits==
*'''Original writing:''' Yamazaki Toyoko (山崎豊子)
*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Hashimoto Hiroshi]] (橋本裕志)
*'''Producer:''' [[Fukuzawa Katsuo]], [[Ishimaru Akihiko]]
*'''Director:''' [[Fukuzawa Katsuo]], [[Yamamuro Daisuke]]
*'''Music:''' [[Hattori Takayuki]] (服部隆之)

==Episode Titles==
*'''Ep 01:''' 華麗なる一族
*'''Ep 02:''' 過去の悲劇と真実
*'''Ep 03:''' 引き裂く運命
*'''Ep 04:''' 悲しき裏切り
*'''Ep 05:''' 運命を分けた死
*'''Ep 06:''' 万俵家の崩壊
*'''Ep 07:''' 悲劇の高炉爆発
*'''Ep 08:''' 鉄平出生の真相
*'''Ep 09:''' 最終章・前編最期の父子対決
*'''Ep 10:''' 最終章・後編決意の死~未来へ

==Episode Ratings==
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"
! width=100 bgcolor="#FFCCCC" | Episode
! width=100 bgcolor="#FFCCCC" | Kanto
! width=100 bgcolor="#FFCCCC" | Kansai
! width=100 bgcolor="#FFCCCC" | Nationwide
|- align=center
| 01 || 27.7 || 30.5 || ??.?
|- align=center
| 02 || 21.8 || 28.7 || ??.?
|- align=center
| 03 || 23.5 || 30.8 || ??.?
|- align=center
| 04 || 23.0 || 27.3 || ??.?
|- align=center
| 05 || 21.2 || 26.9 || ??.?
|- align=center
| 06 || 23.5 || 30.4 || ??.?
|- align=center
| 07 || 21.1 || 29.9 || ??.?
|- align=center
| 08 || 21.6 || 29.5 || ??.?
|- align=center
| 09 || 24.9 || 30.5 || ??.?
|- align=center
| 10 || 30.4 || 39.8 || ??.?
|- align="center" style="background:#ffdead;"
! average || 23.9 || 30.4 || ??.?
|}
Source: [http://www.videor.co.jp Video Research, Ltd.]

==Awards==
*'''52nd [[Television Drama Academy Awards]]:''' Best Actor: [[Kimura Takuya]]
*'''52nd [[Television Drama Academy Awards]]:''' Best Supporting Actor: [[Kitaooji Kinya]]
*'''52nd [[Television Drama Academy Awards]]:''' Best Supporting: Actress: [[Suzuki Kyoka]]
*'''52nd [[Television Drama Academy Awards]]:''' Special Award: Art Staff
*'''10th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Jan-Mar 07):''' Best Supporting Actress - [[Suzuki Kyoka]]

==Review==
Karei Naru Ichizoku, The Perfect Family, is different from any other dorama nowadays, in every aspect.
Even though it was stated "Romance" in the genre section above, the 2007 TBS drama is very much about father-son love-hate saga. Daisuke and Teppei Manpyo. While Daisuke (Kitaooji) tries to tackle every move his chonan (Kimura) make, Teppei struggle to succeed. In order to catch a glimpse of attention from his stubborn cold hearted oyaji.
The 10 episode drama cast many famous names, even as cameo or small part. Whoever they are, they act superb and convincing. Especially the antagonist role. like the opportunist Mima (Nakamura), slick mistress Takasu Aiko (Suzuki), But the biggest applause belongs to mr. Kimura, who excellently play a hopeless Manpyo chonan, unlike his other role in will-be-hot-job-related-drama.
Although the plot twist is not something that we haven't seen in any other story, the final episode is magnificent. It answers every question. It brings tears of sadness, of joy, and of hope.
No doubt watching this visually detailed drama will bring memories of old US soap opera. But I suppose this quality jidai drama will set new standart in Japan. The Perfect family is the perfect drama that should be given "Drama of the year" award! (by Ultranguik)

==External Links==
*[[Wikipedia:ja:華麗なる一族 (テレビドラマ 2007年)|Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.tbs.co.jp/karei2007/ Official Site]
*[http://yumekanau.tripod.com/Karei-Review.html Karei-naru Ichizoku The Movie (1974) Synopsis & Review]

{{SeasonRing|TBS|Sunday 21:00|Autumn 2006|[[Teppan Shoujo Akane!!]]|Spring 2007|[[Jodan ja nai!]]}}

[[Category:JDrama]] [[Category:JDrama2007]] [[Category:TBS]]

Hikon Kazoku

2006-04-18T19:37:42Z

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==Details==
*'''Title:''' 非婚家族 / Rikon Kazoku
*'''Also Known As:''' Unmarried Family
*'''Episodes:''' 12
*'''Genre:'''
*'''Air time:'''
*'''Broadcast network:''' Fuji TV
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2001-07-01 to 2001-09-20
*'''Theme Song:'''

==Cast & Credits==
===Producer===

===Director===

===Screenwriter===

===Music by===

===Cast===
*[[Sanada Hiroyuki]]
*[[Suzuki Kyoka]]
*[[Yonekura Ryoko]]
*[[Kurotani Tomoka]]
*[[Makoto]]

Cameo:
*[[Kelly Chan]]

==Synopsis==
Sanada play a salariman who just lost his job. Yonekura, his wife, is a dancer who gave up her career when they got married. In the middle of family crisis, Yonekura leaves to pursue her dream. Sanada is stuck with their only son. Suzuki, his old flame -turn jet set career woman- is forced to take care of them. Will the romance spark again, now that Sanada already has family, and Suzuki have a younger man, Makoto, beside her?

==Other Resources==
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.570.htm JDorama.com]

[[Category:JDrama]]
[[Category:JDrama2001]]
[[Category:Fuji TV]]
{{stub}}

Hikon Kazoku

2006-04-18T19:35:03Z

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==Details==
*'''Title:''' 非婚家族 / Rikon Kazoku
*'''Also Known As:''' Unmarried Family
*'''Episodes:''' 12
*'''Genre:'''
*'''Air time:'''
*'''Broadcast network:''' Fuji TV
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2001-07-01 to 2001-09-20
*'''Theme Song:'''

==Cast & Credits==
===Producer===

===Director===

===Screenwriter===

===Music by===

===Cast===
*[[Sanada Hiroyuki]]
*[[Suzuki Kyoka]]
*[[Yonekura Ryoko]]
*[[Kurotani Tomoka]]
*[[Makoto]]

Cameo:
*[[Kelly Chan]]

==Synopsis==
Sanada play a salariman who just lost his job. Yonekura, his wife, is a dancer who gave up her career when they got married. In the middle of family crisis, Yonekura leaves home for pursuing her dream. Sanada is stuck with their only son. Suzuki, his old flame -turn jet set career woman- is forced to take care of them. Will the romance spark again, now that Sanada already has family, and Suzuki have a younger man, Makoto, beside her?

==Other Resources==
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.570.htm JDorama.com]

[[Category:JDrama]]
[[Category:JDrama2001]]
[[Category:Fuji TV]]
{{stub}}

Rocket Boy

2006-04-18T19:18:49Z

Ultranguik:

[[File:Rocket boy ost (Small).jpg|thumb|Original Sound Track for Rocket Boy]]
==Details==
*'''Title:''' Rocket Boy / ロケット・ボーイ
*'''Also Known As:'''
*'''Episodes:'''
*'''Genre:'''
*'''Air time:'''
*'''Viewership:'''
*'''Broadcast network:'''
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2001-01-10
*'''Theme Song:'''

==Cast & Credits==
===Producer===

===Director===

===Screenwriter===

===Music by===

===Cast===
Oda Yuji
Somegoro Eikichi

==Synopsis==

==Other Resources==
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.464.htm JDorama.com]

[[Category:JDrama]]
[[Category:JDrama2001]]

{{stub}}

Lee Joon Ki

2006-04-18T19:09:40Z

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[[File:Leejoonki.jpg|thumb|Lee Joon Ki]]
==Profile==
*'''Name:''' 이준기 / Lee Joon-ki (Lee Jun-gi)
*'''Profession:''' Actor, Model
*'''Birthdate:''' 1982-Apr-17
*'''Height:''' 178cm
*'''Weight:''' 63kg
*'''Star sign:''' Pisces
*'''Blood type:'''
*'''Family:''' Parents, younger sister
*'''Education:''' Seoul Arts University (Acting major)
*'''Talent agency:''' [http://www.mentor.pe.kr Mentor Entertainment]

==Trivia==
*'''Hobbies:''' Playing soccer & computer games
*'''Debut:''' Model for Clothing Brand "So Basic"(2001)

==TV Series==
*[[My Girl]] (SBS, 2005)
*[[Star's Echo]] (MBC/FujiTV, 2004)
*What About Me

==Movies==
*Flying Boys (2004)
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0492835/ King and the Clown] (2005)
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432393/ Flying Boys] (2004)
*Hotel Venus (2004)

==CM==
*I-Audio
*Su An Su (수앤수)
*KFC Go-go (2004)
*Kleenex

==MV==
* Clazziquai - Sweety (2004)
* Kang sung hoon - Precious Story (2004)
* Lee Soo-young - Grace (2006)

==MODELLING==
* So Basic (2001)
* Giordano (2003)

==External Links==
*[http://people.nate.com/people/info/le/ej/leejunki/ Profile (nate)]
*[http://epg.epg.co.kr/star/profile/index.asp?actor_id=8246 Profile (epg)]
*[http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26405 Soompi Forums]
*[http://s15.invisionfree.com/lovejunki/ JunKi Forum]

[[Category:KActor]]
{{kactor-stub}}

Lee Joon Ki

2006-03-28T14:07:05Z

Ultranguik:

[[File:Leejoonki.jpg|thumb|Lee Joon Ki]]
==Profile==
*'''Name:''' 이준기 / Lee Joon-ki (Lee Jun-gi)
*'''Profession:''' Actor, Model
*'''Birthdate:''' 1982-Apr-17
*'''Height:''' 178cm
*'''Weight:''' 63kg
*'''Star sign:''' Pisces
*'''Blood type:'''
*'''Family:''' Parents, younger sister
*'''Education:''' Seoul Arts University (Acting major)
*'''Talent agency:''' [http://www.mentor.pe.kr Mentor Entertainment]

==Trivia==
*'''Hobbies:''' Playing soccer & computer games
*'''Debut:''' Model for Clothing Brand "So Basic"(2001)

==TV Series==
*[[My Girl]] (SBS, 2005)
*[[Star's Echo]] (MBC/FujiTV, 2004)
*What About Me

==Movies==
*Fly, Daddy, Fly (2006)
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0492835/ King and the Clown] (2005)
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432393/ Flying Boys] (2004)
*Hotel Venus (2004)

==CM==
*I-Audio
*Su An Su (수앤수)
*KFC Go-go (2004)
*Kleenex

==MV==
* Clazziquai - Sweety (2004)
* Kang sung hoon - Precious Story (2004)
* Lee Soo-young - Grace (2006)

==MODELLING==
* So Basic (2001)
* Giordano (2003)

==External Links==
*[http://people.nate.com/people/info/le/ej/leejunki/ Profile (nate)]
*[http://epg.epg.co.kr/star/profile/index.asp?actor_id=8246 Profile (epg)]
*[http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26405 Soompi Forums]
*[http://s15.invisionfree.com/lovejunki/ JunKi Forum]

[[Category:KActor]]
{{kactor-stub}}

Lee Joon Ki

2006-03-21T17:00:31Z

Ultranguik:

[[File:Leejoonki.jpg|thumb|Lee Joon Ki]]
==Profile==
*'''Name:''' 이준기 / Lee Joon-ki (Lee Jun-gi)
*'''Profession:''' Actor, Model
*'''Birthdate:''' 1982-Apr-17
*'''Height:''' 178cm
*'''Weight:''' 63kg
*'''Star sign:''' Pisces
*'''Blood type:'''
*'''Family:''' Parents, younger sister
*'''Education:''' Seoul Arts University (Acting major)
*'''Talent agency:''' [http://www.mentor.pe.kr Mentor Entertainment]

==Trivia==
*'''Hobbies:''' Playing soccer & computer games
*'''Debut:''' Model for Clothing Brand "So Basic"(2001)

==TV Series==
*[[My Girl]] (SBS, 2005)
*[[Star's Echo]] (MBC/FujiTV, 2004)
*What About Me

==Movies==
*Fly, Daddy, Fly (2006)
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0492835/ King and the Clown] (2005)
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432393/ Flying Boys] (2004)
*Hotel Venus (2004)

==CM==
*I-Audio
*Su An Su (수앤수)
*KFC Go-go

==MV==
* Clazziquai - Sweety (2004)
* Lee Soo-young - Grace (2006)

==MODELLING==
* So Basic (2001)
* Giordano (2003)

==External Links==
*[http://people.nate.com/people/info/le/ej/leejunki/ Profile (nate)]
*[http://epg.epg.co.kr/star/profile/index.asp?actor_id=8246 Profile (epg)]
*[http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26405 Soompi Forums]
*[http://s15.invisionfree.com/lovejunki/ JunKi Forum]

[[Category:KActor]]
{{kactor-stub}}

Water Boys

2006-03-09T17:36:40Z

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<div style="display:inline; width:370px; float:right;">
[[File:Waterboys2a.jpg|thumb|350px|Waterboys]]
</div>
==Details==
*'''Name:''' ウォーターボーイズ / Water Boys
*'''Episodes:''' 11 Episodes
*'''Viewership:''' 16.1%
*'''Genre:''' Sports, Romance, Comedy
*'''Broadcast network:''' Fuji TV
*'''Air time:''' [[Hikyu|Tuesday Nights 9:00pm]]
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2003-07-01 to 2003-09-09
*'''Theme Song:''' [[Niji (song)|Niji]] / 虹 by [[Fukuyama Masaharu]]
*'''Related Dramas:''' [[Water Boys 2]], [[Water Boys Finale]]

==Production Credits==
*'''Producer:''' [[Funatsu Kouichi]], [[Yanagawa Yukiko]]
*'''Director:''' [[Murakami Masanori]], [[Sato Yuichi]], [[Takahashi Nobuyuki]]
*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Hashimoto Yuuji]]
*'''Music by:''' Satou Naoki

==Cast==
*[[Yamada Takayuki]] as Shindo Kankuro
*[[Moriyama Mirai]] as Tatematsu Norio
*[[Eita]] as Tanaka Masatoshi
*[[Ishigaki Yuma]] as Takahara Go
*[[Ishii Tomoya]] as Ishizuka Futoshi
*[[Miyaji Mao]] as Onishi Asako
*[[Kashii Yu]] as Hanamura Kyoko
*[[Tani Kei]] as Mr. Ozaki
*[[Fuse Akira]] as Mr. Yamaoka
*[[Sugimoto Tetta]] as Mr. Sugita
*[[Manabe Kaori]] as Miss. Sakuma
*[[Kikuchi Maiko]] as Miss. Onogawa
*[[Emoto Akira]] as Mama (of a bar)
*[[Tokui Yuu]] as Chi-mama
*[[Takenaka Naoto]] as Mr. Isomura
*[[Yajima Norito]] as Isomura Kiyomasa
*[[Tamaki Hiroshi]] as Sato Katsumasa
*[[Takahashi Hitomi]] as Shindo Miwako
*[[Asano Kazuyuki]] as Shindo Kanichi
*[[Ikari Yukiko]] as Shindo Hitomi
*[[Nishida Naomi]]
*[[Katayama Reo]] as Kitajima Daichi
*[[Aibu Saki]] as Hayakawa Atsumi
*[[Hiraizumi Sei]] as Mr. Tatematsu

===Synchro Boy Group===
*[[Hojo Takahiro]]
*[[Fujisawa Yousuke]]
*[[Arakawa Yuu]]
*[[Kato Kouki]]
*[[Nosaki Tenma]]
*[[Tanaka Kei]]
*[[Shiozawa Eishin]]
*[[Iban Tatsuya]]
*[[Hamada Hiroyuki]]
*[[Abe Atsushi]]
*[[Ehata Hironori]]
*[[Ichitarou]]
*[[Chikada Shintarou]]
*[[Takeuchi Taiyou]]
*[[Kawamoto Takanori]]
*[[Sekita Atsushi]]
*[[Hyuuga Takashi]]
*[[Namiki Nobuyuki]]
*[[Washiatama Kougaku]]
*[[Shin Ichirou]]
*[[Wakisaki Satoshi]]

==Synopsis==
[[File:Kankuroshindoi.jpg|thumb|150px|Yamada Takayuki]]
Who has ever heard of men's synchronized swimming?! Two years after the release of "Water Boys"-the mega-hit movie about high-school boys obsessed with synchronized swimming-an even hotter summer hit is about to arrive to your television screen.

Fans of the movie "Water Boys" loved the amazing acrobatics performed by the actors. So they are sure to love the new Fuji Television drama which features even more sensational routines, stunts, and dancing than in the movie.

[[File:Waterboys3a.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Waterboys]]

The 32 swimmers in this drama were carefully chosen by audition to fill each role-of course, none of them had ever done synchronized swimming before. Each swimmer that was selected, participated in intense training sessions, and through this they have become very proficient at the sport. Their performances are powerful, and at the same time, very original.

The Story

During the summer two years ago, five high-school boys brought fame to a small town in Japan. What was so unique, was that they formed a "men's synchronized swimming club." Their involvement and struggles while learning synchronized swimming-known to be a sport for girls-brought much attention to their school and town.

Two years have passed since that summer, and the boys of Tadano High School are still in the club. The Fuji Television drama "Water Boys" shows how these young boys fight to learn synchronized swimming, fall in love, and enjoy friendship with one another.

The First Episode

The school festival of Tadano High School is best known for its synchronized swimming performances, which attracts many tourists as well as the media.

Kankuro Shindo belongs to this now famous swimming club. He is a good-for-nothing that has no confidence in himself, and usually refrains from speaking up.

At a school festival during his freshman year, Kankuro was fascinated by the exciting performance of the men's synchronized swimming club, and decided to join. No matter how much he was made fun of being a terrible swimmer, he never gave up.

[[File:Water021.jpg|frame|click to enlarge]]

But on the day of the school festival during his second year, he became so nervous that he got diarrhea, and was unable to participate in the event schedule for the club. Kankuro, now a senior and the leader of the synchronized swimming team, is determined to take part in this year's event no matter what.

Unfortunately, the Board of Education has requested the team to "voluntarily tone down" their activities. To Mr. Yamaoka, the Vice Principal of the school, nothing is more important than maintaining a high standard of education. According to him, not one member of the synchronized swimming club has ever passed a university entrance exam directly out of high school. So, he insists that they study harder in order to earn recommendations for college.

Most members of the swimming club comply with this request, and begin spending more time on their studies and less in the school practicing synchronized swimming-including Kankuro, who is left with no other choice.

[[File:Water022.jpg|thumb|200px|left|click to enlarge]]

Amidst this commotion, Norio Tatematsu transfers to Tadano High School. He was strongly moved by the news footage of the men's synchronized swimming team, and decided to join. So, naturally he does everything he can, to have the team participate in the school festival.

Norio's aggressiveness helps motivate Kankuro, and together, they start collecting signatures to oppose the Board of Education's decision to "voluntarily tone down" club activities. Masatoshi Tanaka, the student council president, absolutely hates synchronized swimming, and says it's a sissy sport.

In the faculty room, Miss Sakuma who supports the men's synchronized swimming team, and Miss Onogawa who opposes the sport are having a quarrel. Mr. Sugita who usually acts cool in front of his students, is caught right in the middle of their argument. Mr. Ozaki, the Principal of the school, tries to avoid trouble at any cost, and sits by and watches them as they continue their debate.

There's one other person that's watching--Go Takahara. Go has had to repeat the same grade because of his violent behavior.

[[File:Water023.jpg|thumb|200px|click to enlarge]]

One day, Kankuro comes across Kyoko, the most popular girl in Sakuragi Girl's High School. He accidentally sells her a ticket to the synchronized swimming event that is scheduled during the school festival. But under the present circumstances, there is no way the event is going to take place.

This wasn't the first time Kankuro and Kyoko met. Two years ago, Kankuro was just about to ask Kyoko on a date, when the ticket he had in his hand flew high up in the air, and got trampled on by a huge crowd of people. Feeling miserable, Kankuro followed the crowd and saw the men's synchronized swimming team performing in front of a swarm of people. There, he also saw Kyoko's beautiful smile.

[[File:Water024.jpg|thumb|200px|left|click to enlarge]]

After three long years of having a crush on Kyoko, Kankuro finally gets the chance to talk to Kyoko-thanks to the help of Kankuro's childhood friend, Asako. Kankuro is so excited that he is unable to tell Kyoko that they have been "voluntarily toning down" synchronized swimming club activities.

Katsumasa Sato is a former member of the swimming team, who now teaches synchronized swimming to the women in the district. He takes Kankuro and Norio to a dolphin trainer named Mr. Isomura, and his brother Kiyomasa-both of whom appear to be shady and good-for-nothings. When Kankuro and Norio are about to go home, they meet a woman who runs a nearby "old-lady bar." She (he, actually) talks the two boys into going directly to the Board of Education together, and protesting. This woman brings along with her, several owners and workers from stores in the local shopping district.

==Reviews==
I watched the movie version wich was awesome and very funny, so I figured that with these Johnny's Jr. kids, the drama would be just as good. It's still pretty funny and to tell you the truth, I like it a lot better than the movie. More story development. - Mari

The plot is kinda repetitive from the movie. In fact, nothing can be compared to the movie version. It's the mother of all waterboys installment, for cryin' out loud!
Well, i'm still entertained by Waterboys TV. Simply because its funny.
I just wish that the creative team create NEW sinchro coreography. - Ultranguik

==Related News==
[[File:Water020.jpg|thumb|200px|Waterboys]]
[excerpt Japan Times, Channel Surf, August 11, 2003]: One of the biggest Japanese box-office hits of 2001 was "Waterboys," a movie about a bunch of high school boys who want to start a synchronized swimming team. Right now, Fuji TV is in the midst of a TV serial version of the movie. (Tuesday, 9 p.m.)

The series centers on five boys living in a small town who are determined to start a synchronized swimming team, despite the fact that most people consider it exclusively a woman's sport. They are ridiculed by their fellow students and when they apply to their high school to start a synchronized swimming club, the school turns them down. The only they can do is start a synchronized swimming appreciation club.

They continue trying to pursue their dream, but in secret. For a time, they all get jobs at a nearby hot spring resort and after hours use the spring for practice. They try to use the pool of a municipal health club but are kicked out when their intentions are discovered.

WATERBOYS II [excerpt from Televiews, Daily Yomiuri, Wm. Penn, July 22, 2004]: No wonder in the first week of the new season, the top-rated series (20 percent according to Video Research) was Water Boys 2 (Tuesdays, 9 p.m. on the Fuji network). This high school squad does not make much of a dramatic splash but at least one can stay cool vicariously splashing around in the pool with them.

==Trivia==
It was a top high rated drama during summer 2003 in Japan. It had an astounding victory over [[Stand Up]] by TBS. Both serials focus on the high school happenings and have boy idols to act in it. It reflects truly how high school students feel studies aren't that important as hobbies and they should work hard to realize their dream. The first episode has high ratings due to the impact by the movie. It had lower ratings later and rose again due to the word of mouth in the youth audience.

Source: [http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=317 Spcnet]

==Episode Ratings==
*'''Ep 01:''' 17.9%
*'''Ep 02:''' 13.6%
*'''Ep 03:''' 16.4%
*'''Ep 04:''' 16.5%
*'''Ep 05:''' 17.1%
*'''Ep 06:''' 14.5%
*'''Ep 07:''' 14.4%
*'''Ep 08:''' 14.6%
*'''Ep 09:''' 16.7%
*'''Ep 10:''' 15.5%
*'''Ep 11:''' 19.2%

==External Links==
*[http://yamada19.tripod.com/drama_waterboys.html Fan Page & Gallery]
*[http://jdorama.com/viewtopic.2609.htm Discussion@Jdorama.com]
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.766.htm JDorama.com]
*[http://over-time.idv.tw/drama/dramashow_common.php?num=776&mnum=341 Dorama.info]
*[http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=317 Spcnet Review]

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OL Visual Kei

2006-03-09T17:22:34Z

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==Details==
*'''Title:''' Visual Battle
*'''Also Known As:''' OL Visual Kei
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*'''Genre:''' Drama comedy
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*'''Broadcast period:''' 2000-07-08 to 2000-09-09
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==Review==
One of the lamest drama i've ever seen. Not suprised since it's based on a shoujo manga.
Well, the manga is hillarious, but the drama looks very cheap. The drama portray OL (office lady) in Japan, who -based on this drama/manga- do nothing but pour tea/coffe, and fix their make up.
If you're the type who are easily satisfied with 2nd grade B drama, enjoy this one.

==Other Resources==
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.660.htm JDorama.com]

[[Category:JDrama]]
[[Category:JDrama2000]]

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Wakamono no Subete

2006-03-09T17:10:56Z

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==Details==
*'''Title:''' Wakamono no subete
*'''Also Known As:''' All about young people / Stay Gold
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*'''Broadcast period:''' 1994-10-19 to 1994-12-21
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==Cast & Credits==
*'''Producer:'''
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===Cast===
Hagiwara Masato
萩原聖人 Kimura Takuya
木村拓哉 Suzuki Anju
鈴木杏樹
Takeda Shinji
武田真治 Toyama Kyoko
遠山景織子 Fukatsu Eri
深津絵里
Kawashima Naomi
川島なお美 Yamaguchi Sayaka
山口紗弥加 Yoshida Mayuko
吉田真由子
Irie Masato
入江雅人 Osawa Takao
大沢たかお Inohara Yoshihiko
井ノ原快彦

SOURCE: jdorama.com

==Synopsis==
This series depicts a group of young people searching for their own directions in life. 22 year-old Tetsuo repairs cars and looks after his little sister after the death of their parents. Around him is a circle of close childhood friends, all with different dreams and different realities. Takeshi used to be Tetsuo's closest friend but they fell out after an accident. One day Tetsuo and the others come across Takeshi again... Fuji Creative

==Other Resources==
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.440.htm JDorama.com]

[[Category:JDrama]]
[[Category:JDrama1994]]

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Uso Koi

2006-03-09T16:45:40Z

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==Details==
*'''Title:''' Uso Koi / ウソコイ
*'''Also Known As:''' Love Form a Lie
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*'''Broadcast period:''' 2001-07-03 to 2001-09-11
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==Cast & Credits==
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*'''Music by:''' faye wong - seperate ways

===Cast===
Faye Wong

==Synopsis==

==Other Resources==
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.568.htm JDorama.com]

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[[Category:JDrama2001]]

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