JB, i'm not only enjoying your recaps (which help me understand the episodes better) but the comments (oh my...the entertaining, fun, witty comments!) help me get through my addiction to YB. TGIF is now officially changed to TGIW for me!

thank you, JB and all YB-holics! ~ xoxo

it's marvellous.

评论写得好~~~！！！这出电视剧受欢迎就好像是博主所说~~~它不仅仅因为主演（我喜欢他们也不光是因为他们的外表，重要的是他们演技好~~~这是大家有目共睹的，事实胜于雄辩），还因为故事的本身的吸引力~~~希望他们加油~~~我会继续关注这部剧~~~还有博主的评论的~~~^_^

@195 - Thanks for checking my post in viikii...hahaha...im glad i can see you here!

Yeah...The Viikii views for YAB reached 1 MILLION and we are still aiming for 2 MILLION and more... before the end of the series...hope you can drop by at viikii also.

Check my topics there and leave a comment...lolz
you can find cute stuff also...

JB my crank dealer, when we will read new post about YAB?

@183 mm -

Thanks for the translation...i'll check the link and maybe you could drop by at viikii for YAB....i have some post topic there maybe you can share your comments also...

I CANT BELIEVE IT...YAB ADDICTS ARE REALLY IN THESE DAYS...EVERY SITE YOU GO WITH FORUMS...YAB IS ALWAYS ON TOP...

what's this?

i'm sorry~ 不知道这个是什么网站~~~~

不过很喜欢这部电视剧~~~~~~

@yhamih,

Yeah. I *think* YB is going to eventually land as the #2 most popular show ever in Viikii. YB has about 1M. By the time the show ends, I'm thinking it'll be close to 3M (increase in views are not really linear during a show's run. The more sections you watch, the more sections you also rewatch. That gets added too.
I think I rewatched the episode of 7 almost 15 times. Ah, squee. This Belleza loves the "Squee.")

Let's just say "You're Beautiful" is going to do pretty dang good in the Hallyu market. Park Shin Hye and Jang Geon Suk already are rising Hallyu celebs in Japan and Taiwan for various prior projects. Watch for this show when it drops in the Philippines. And Taiwan is going to go nuts. :D

(To put this in perspective, remember The Show That Shall Not Be Spoken Of? Domestic ratings aside, that show did AWESOME business internationally. )

@ 47 Nom_Kitteh
"As President Ahn would say, “Okay! Let’s go! Fun-tastic! Jackfot!” " Seriously, I almost died from laughing over your comment! "Jack-fot" is my favorite!
@ 111 ironmouse - LOL, way to share the crack!
@ 147 Jae - Awesome!! ^_^ I should try to get my bro to watch it, too...
@ 184 Fan
"maybe even causing curling of upper lips in attempts to look as cool as JGS…."
"(Though lately I’ve had disturbing visions of myself going to the airport to be a crazy fan girl who throws flowers, gifts, underwear,… or whatever it is that fangirls these days throw, at a band that looks suspiciously like the AN Jells…. hmm….)" ROFL

Now for my review of the drama:

I am so eager for Thursdays and Fridays (when the subs come out!), because I know that there will be 2 new episodes of YAB. This drama has made me laugh and cry so much. The writing is hysterical, especially when it takes cliche moments and turns them comedic. Brilliant! The actors and actresses are incredible! Each one is bringing their A-game week after week. I am often prepared to be let down, but I have never been disappointed! I really love that Hwang Tae Kyung is such a multifaceted character. We can see his lovable side, and his "cold" side, his narcissism, and the hurt, abandoned little boy of long ago. Jang Geun Suk portrays his character so excellently that I couldn't help falling in love with TK - faults and all! The facial expressions keep me giggling long after the show is over. Park Shin Hye plays her extremely naive and gullible character so well. Jeremy is sooo cute! I love him and his crazy imagination. I like Shin Woo, but I wish he would be more straightforward. He has hinted, but it wasn't clear enough for our naive little nun. Yoo Hye Yi drive me absolutely insane, so I know she must be working hard with her acting. The mother makes me mad. I hate that she always hid their relationship, and that now she wants to publicize it since he is so popular. I can't wait to see what happens next, and what crazy twists and turns the plot will take. I want to buy the DVD when it comes out!

Thank you so much to all those who have worked so hard in making this drama possible!! Your hard work is much appreciated!!!

JB, looks like fans are arriving from all over the world. Have you gotten Chinese messages before? Just curious. :)

@belleza

Hope that it will land like that...Crossing my fingers tightly!
I love the YAB too much that all the forums i joined.
I read somewhere that Philippines got it...Correct me if i'm wrong....ABS-BN got it they said (not clear yet)
Hope that's true...at least they penetrates International market which is good after all.

JB sorry this different topic...Just sharing them the new photage for tomorrows episode..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgZPqdIdmfg

@210,211
歡迎
這是個介紹&評論韓劇的網站
有好多美男迷在這裡聚集

在search裡打上you're beautiful
就能找到關於美男的文章

hey people! please refer to comment @130 and participate in the fan projects okay!

instead of fangirling about the drama here, we can directly take actions to encourage the cast and crew, we want to show them that ratings in korea is not a true reflection of the viewership, come on SO MANY people are watching this drama around the world!

so yep, hope you all can participate in the projects too, like what I did.

It won't take up much of your time, just leave a message, take a photo, and you can SHOW YOUR LOVE for you're beautiful through your actions!!!!

so, JUST DO IT!! :D:D:D

hahaha~ indeed a drug dealer hahaha... thanks for filling our YB's hunger and thirst! LOL

I think I rewatched the episode of 7 almost 15 times. Ah, squee. This Belleza loves the “Squee.”)

It's totally different when you say, "Ah, squee." That's like saying out-loud, "le sigh," "le mew" and "le purr" like the french pussycat in the Pepe Le Pew cartoons.

Very haute. je sais quoi le squee c'est belleza.

I'm no astrologer but I can see how the upcoming week is gonna be for me:-):

Wed-Wait wait wait.Search You tube like a maniac till I see Episode 9 uploads).Never mind if it has no subtitles.Watch it anyways and try to guess what they are saying.Drool :-)Listen to the OST for like the millionth time.:-) Check out if JB's recaps are out yet.

Thur-Make a beeline to Viikii:-) Yay subs are up.watch it.Go to JB and read the recaps.Go to soompi and gush.:-)Go back to viikii and rewatch my favourite bits.Back to trawling You tube for raw episode 10:-)Check out JB for recaps of Ep 10.Read the comments. Sleep with a smile on my face:-)

Fri-Double yay watch episode 10 with subs:-)Back to JB and her recaps.Drool over the screencaps for a while before digging ino her awesome recaps:-)Control my self from spamming everyone I know with watch 'You're beautiful' e-mails.
Read the comments over at Dramabeans.Goofy grin on my face now:-)

Sat-:-(Hangover day.Wishing every day was a Wed/Thur.Over to Dramabeans,Soompi,Viikii in no particular order.Vicious cycle.:-(Check out Thundie's and dwptommyrot's recaps.(Don't worry JB-you're always the first I read;-))

Sun-Watch behind the Scenes and NG's from You're beautiful

Mon-Yayyy Preview's for episode 11/12 out:-)

Tue-Go to Dramabeans.Soompi.Viikii. Try to close my eyes when I come to spoilers.But later end up peeping.:-S

Another week later -the whole cycle repeats.*Sigh* I need to get a life:-(

YB addiction is one habit I don't want to get cured of...or even attend rehab for! It's totally worth the wait and the watch. So excited for this week's installment!

@222 Ana

Your week just sounds like mine.... vicious cycle indeed my friend!!!!!!!!!!!! its been a long time that a drama has got me so addicted.....not even BBF during its hayday was this crazy..........I mean this article got almost 230 comments that crazy!!!!

JB I think we all need another fix until tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!! please continue to be our drug dealer and don't short your recaps.....

In the meantime I'm watching Smile, You...pretty good but not as FABOULUS as YAB.....LOL....

I need therapy. Seriously. I saw them in my dream last night..

I just checked, my pulse is a little elevated and I detect a faint shaking in my hands when I try to hold them still...

... I think I'm starting to go cold turkey.

Can the awareness of the passage of time be excruciatingly wonderful?

:)

Happy already-Wed-in-South-Korea (aka, Center-of-the-known-Universe) to all!

:)

"you're beautiful" gives almost the same touch and feeling as we had with "coffee prince" before... i've been watching "iris" from day 1 of its premiere but after doing a marathon with "you're beautiful" last weekend... hmmm... now i'm confused which one to watch tomorrow night -- i like the "alias kind of stuff" of iris but i also like the witty and romantic approach of "you're beautiful" which is more lighter than "iris"...

well, i guess it will depend on the connection since i've been having a hard time streaming kbs even during MFL -- so SBS it is then c",)

thanks again javabeans! love your thoughts truly!

For non-mandarin readers, quick summaries of the Chinese posts:

#206
JB, s/he is agreeing with your great discussion. It's not pretty idols, but good acting and a strong script that make it popular, and the good acting is evident to all! S/he will continue to support YAB as well as your recaps and discussion.

#211
Expressed support for YAB

#217
Welcoming #210 and 211 to this popular gathering for YAB fans. Also commented that this site is very popular - a simple "You're beautiful" search will lead you right here!

Preview for episode 9

http://gall.dcinside.com/list.php?id=anjell&no=17425&page=2&bbs

I should mention -- YB watching is crazy fun on viikii. You can break down the replies to the following . . .

1) "OMG SHIN WOO I LOVE YOU. Take me instead!!" or "SHIN WOO tell her!! Tell her!!"

2) "Han Tae Kyung's lips/hair is SO hot!!!"

3) "Fake Faery needs to die!! Die!! DIE UEE you fat pig!!"

4a) "This is so much better than BOF!"
4b) "Stop comparing it to BOF already!"

And my favorite . . .

5) "Poor Jeremy, he's SO confused lolololol"

@samsooki,

Yeah. It's like when I say "Have I pout and wiggled to your satisfaction, Mr. Oppa Sir." Just don't have the knack for it, ya know? ;)

it's wednesday, nearly 2pm here - already making a beeline for sites w SBS stream, gotta be ready fr tonight ya'll

and enjoying reading all fellow addicts comments!

nothing much to add except yesterday i called up one of the 2 local korean drama DVD distributors - they hvnt finalised any deal yet - they did ask abt its' rating and i basically told them "screw the rating! it's an international mania! go check the internet & you'll be sorry if you let it go to the other company. and please get better editors bfr releasing it to Msian market since the subs is from korean master"

You are so right that this drama is attractive because it is well-written. After i read the summary of this drama, i didn't want to watch it. One day i got so bored and i randomly chose this and since then, i can't stop myself from watching and re-watching it.

@D,

Hong Sisters dramas do really well in Taiwan/China. I've seen My Girl twice on our Taiwanese channel and one time on the Vietnamese Channel. Delightful Girl and Fantasy Couple NEVER go out of stock at our local video store, and Hong Gil Dong is still very popular.

You're Beautiful might seriously challenge My Girl in international popularity. The best guess is to, again, look at where it lands in the Philippines. It has a decent shot at becoming one of top 2 or 3 rated shows when it officially gets aired. Taiwan is going to NUTS over this show.

mmmm, The Belleze replying to me..

and totally honoured..

here in Malaysia, chances are it will be aired on 8TV but in mandarin (no idea when that will be) only J-drama's shown in original language. the gov's owned channel do show K-drama but it's as rare as unicorn sighting

from past experience, most of my impatient Chinese friends will probably get the DVDs from Singapore (they do not like subtitles).

i know my Malay friends who loves Korean drama are always turn-off by the dubbed version shown on tv so they'll definitely get the DVDs once made available to the local market - the english subs are not really good (e.g. My Girl - even my 7 yr old notice it)

the market is not that big, but the audience is there...

To 217 spiderwill

发现在这里写中文蛮醒目的，呵呵

@233

Yes! I hope You're Beautiful will air in Taiwan and Singapore soon. I'm pretty sure the fangirls will just go crazy over this show.

I'm a singaporean. The period when Boys Over Flowers was airing here, people totally went crazy over it. Almost the entire country knew about it, examples: DJs talk about it on radio, magazines flooded with BOF pictures. If you are a teenager and you haven't watched BOF, people would stare at you weirdly.

I really really really hope You're beautiful will create the same buzz here! It sure has this ability. The plot is so much better than BOF. And Jang Geun Suk is the sexiest man alive. Not to mention Jung Yong Hwa and Lee Hong Ki! (jgs is still the best though)

"미남이시네요" 너무 재미있어요!

I am over 30 years old and guess what...I am totally hooked on this drama. I just love the casts. I love Tae Kyung's aloofness, Shin Woo's sensitivity and Jeremy's cuteness!

I have already noticed Jang Geun Suk since he acted in Lovers in Prague and he had since matured into a fine young man...not only can he act, he can actually sing pretty well! Its difficult to show concern for Mi Nam while staying cool and aloof but he can portray the character very well...plus his eyes and facial expression are great! His acting is really good and his ever-changing hair style is very refreshing.

Jung Yong Hwa is so sweet in this drama...He always managed to rescue Mi Nam whenever she is in a tight spot. He is always there for her in times of need and he continue to show sensitivity and concern towards her even though he has been disappointed so many times...how I wish I have a guy like that! His acting is considered good for a first-timer and I like the way he rap for the A.N. Jell song - "Promise" (약속).

Lee Hong Ki is sooooo cute! His cheerful personality in this drama brings laughter everytime he gets confused over his feelings for Mi Nam. He also shows the sensitive side of him when he cheered Mi Nam when she feels sad. One of his hairstyles and some of his clothes in the drama looks weird but i guess he can carry that off quite well since he has such a cute face. This young singer from FT Island has great potential to act. I really hope to see him in more dramas. I just adore him!

Park Shin Hye is getting prettier! So far, I have seen her in sad dramas. This is the first time I see her in a romance comedy and I love it! She also looks good in short hair, the way she speak is adorable and she can sing well. This young girl is really talented.

All in all, this show has good script, great casts and many unexpected twists in the story line which makes you addicted to the show. Although A.N. Jell is a faux pop group, they may consider forming the group for real. These 4 people have great potential as all of them can act, sing and play musical instruments.

I am looking forward to see the rest of the episodes and hope that there will be a happy ending to this drama =D

i hope the ratings will go up, and eventually extended to 20 eps.

i think the network should also consider that the series has a much younger fanbase, who are more computer-literate and may just download and watch over the internet instead of watching prime broadcast.

even so, i think this has the potential to repeat the full house phenomenon. if full house, whose execution is less creative, and whose story is more simple than you're beautiful (but still very enjoyable), can make rain and song hye gyo hallyu stars, i think you're beautiful can make jang geun seok and park shin hye the same as well.

Once again, thank you so much for these You're Beautiful related posts, recaps, etc - you are really my crack dealer JB XD

Oh I wish I was in Korea - so I could do my bit to help raise the raitings even higher! I get really bummed out after reading stuff about the cast and crew saying that the raitings are a bit of a dissapointment, and it's nice to see articles that say no, it's an ace drama and, considering the current situation with Iris, it's doing great. It is such an addictive drama, better than Iris in my opinion. Although I loveeee TOP.. Geun-seok, Yong-hwa and Hongki together beat him by a tiny weeny bit.. so yeah, You're Beautiful for the win! Hahaa, no, jokes.. but I do generally love You're Beautiful more, it's a drama that fits my taste perfectly. I agree that it is well written, and that the young hot stars isn't its main appeal, but they sure do help -- a hell of a lot :)

P.S. OMG, that picture with Geun-seok and Shin-hye.. I thought that was an actual still shot from the upcoming episodes or something. I didn't realise they were off screen pictures, so I kinda hyperventialled for a sec there XD - Min-nam/nyeo and Tae-kyung <3

plz watch your beautiful so we can raise ratings, and make 16 episodes into 20! And give the actors encouragement!!!

我又来了~~~O(∩_∩)O~~

决定出完再一起看~~~这样看好纠结~~~~整天没心思做别的事咯~~~~~

生活还是得靠自己努力的~~~~

i believe bjy_angel is absolutely right. this drama is nothing like BOF or my fair lady...the story is solid and the humor is so different from the other dramas; it has its own taste! Another reason is how the acting is so well done on jang geun-seok's part..he takes on his role seriously and does the job well..you can tell how much he has improved over time and how he manages to do different roles excellently...he's pretty good for someone so young

"Frankly, I think that You’re Beautiful’s main appeal is NOT actually its youthful subject matter or hot young stars, but the fact that it’s just well-written, period."

I completely agree with you *nods*

i really love this korean drama...
i'm excited with the outcome and thankful for all the uploader / subber.
love you all (",)

woo sii este drama es recontra lindOOOO nO hay palabras :D

i m so much in love with this drama.. its been long since i watch such a good drama.. all the actors are fantastic...... they play their role so well... hwang tae kung and go mi nam have such a great chemistry... great storyline.. i dont know why people compare it to BOF and coffee prince .... have seen both n i can say that YAB is much way better than them. jang geung suk is great actor. i love ur acting.... hope u do great projects in future n earns lots of fame n success.. AJA AJA FIGHTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I tried to watch IRIS just to see what the hype is about (and to see TOP of course). I was disappointed that he was a bad guy, but he's awesome as a badass character. I tend to like romantic comedies when it comes to Korean movies and dramas. I think You're Beautiful sorta reminds me of Coffee Prince/Boys Over Flowers. You can laugh and cry at the same episode, and the whole possibility of unrequited love/love triangle without the tragedy of death or eternal separation just makes me anticipate the next episode.

I wish I had SBS so that I can watch it on a bigger screen. I just have MBC where I live. Hopefully there will be dramas I can watch while I spend the winter break in Korea. If anyone knows where I can stalk Jang Geun Seuk, or watch concerts or bboys, please let me know.

This site rocks. It keeps me up to date with the latest happenings with my Korean idols.

i love ur drama when is ep 13 and 14 coming come on im despreate please hurry up

just wanted i love ur drama you have 100% votes come on u can bet the iris there drama is crap come on proove ur the best and please hurry up and realese episode 13 and 14 and 15... etc thx

I'm not surprised for this drama rating , this is just another Boys over flower , cute boys are falling for not so cute girl , ridiculous . Jang is handsome , good acting
but storyline is boring .

at first i was only going to miss one day of school because i was anxious for the next episode and couldnt wait till the next day. and my mom wasnt gonna be home, who knew i was gonna finish this in 3 days time and end up actually sick to be able to stay home sleep whenever i want and watch this? :3 it made me happy.

such a tear-jerker. i'm 18, lol. i hardly cry, but the character Shin-Woo was in this circumstance that i was in wayy too many times. but after awhile i think only two were really it and the others was just pure infatuation. but i understood how he felt and it hurt to see him like that i hated it i just kept bawling my eyes out over and over seeing him hurt. i just wanted to hug him. and i know im a girl, but when it comes to crying i'm a different person. i don't really cry unless its necessary, its hard for me to do, unless something like this drama comes up, i cried over boys cuz i was in this situation like five or six times oh well. even though i promised myself i would never cry over a boy again, it just never happens. and most of the time i rather die than cry in front of people. which is weird cuz when i was younger i used to be a crybaby. and now im like kinda opposite.

but anyways. such a good drama.

Does anyone know what kind of phone model, mp3 model, and polaroid camera they are using?