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Thursday, May 12, 2005
Stairway to Heaven thingyss!!
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The first episode of Stairway to Heaven aired on February 5, 2004. A total of 20 episodes aired every Wednesday and Thursday night at 10 pm on SBS. This drama quickly became known as one that could bring on laughter and tears, pulling at viewers’ heartstrings every time they watched. This TV miniseries was extremely well-received by audiences. Lead actress, Choi Ji-woo’s immense popularity with young female audiences, along with a wonderful storyline has kept people talking long after the final episode aired.
Stairway to Heaven captured viewers’ attention with passionate performances combined with movie-like qualities. Many viewers would be surprised to learn that the scenes of Han Tae-hwa as a child are actually played by Han yu-ri’s real-life young brother. |
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 Synopsis
Song-ju (played by Kwon Sang-woo) and Jeong-seo (played by Choi Ji-woo) grew up together as close friends. Their parents close relationship gave them the feeling of being brother and sister as youngsters. As the only son of a wealthy executive of Global Group, Song-ju went abroad to study management. Before leaving, the two childhood friends exchanged necklaces.
After suddenly losing his wife to illness, Jeong-seo’s father remarries Tae Mi-ra. For no reason Mi-ra’s daughter Yu-ri seems to dislike Jeong-seo from the very beginning and is often cruel to her. During this time of cruel treatment, Jeong-seo is in a serious car accident, resulting in memory loss.
She remembers nothing of her childhood friend, Song-ju and is unexpectedly reunited with him. The four young main characters Cha Song-ju, Han Jeong-seo, Han Tae-hwa, and Han Yu-ri all have different ways of expressing love, making each character unique. The show incorporates the beauty and sadness of love set in beautiful filming locations with sweet, mellow tunes on the soundtrack. |
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Cha Song-ju (Kwan Sangwoo)
Managing department stores, theme parks and more, Cha Song-ja’s character is a skilled businessman. While his true love and talent lie in playing the piano, being the only son a top executive left no choice but to follow in his father’s footsteps, leaving the piano merely as a hobby. Infatuated with Jeong-seo, he only plays for her.
The two have many similarities; both are left-handed, have the same blood type, and enjoy theme parks. Moreover, the two seem to have telepathy; when one is in pain the other also feels some kind of pain.
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Han Jeong-seo (Choi Ji Woo)
Han Jeong-su is the only daughter of Han Gyo-su, who is in the construction field. Jeong-seo has dreams of being a pianist, but ends up working at Global Group. Her mother died suddenly and her once simple yet happy home life became a distant memory.
Circumstances beyond her control would lead her to hide her illness from others and continue to put others first, her kind-natured character always shining through. Difficulties at home with her stepmother and cruel treatment from her stepsister created an environment that made her bear the burden of her illness alone. Jeong-seo has a gentle exterior, but a tough spirit. She loves only Song-ju and waits for him.
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Han Tae-hwa (Shin Hyeon-joon) –
Han Tae-hwa is Tae Mi-ra’s son, Yu-ri’s older brother, and most recently Jeong-seo’s step- brother who is working as an artist. Tae-hwa takes little interest in others. His quiet, introverted nature adds to his mystique and makes his rugged appearance that much more attractive. He is highly self-conscious and has a tendency to approach a tough situation with a fist rather than with words, yet he is highly sympathetic.
His life is filled with hatred towards the mother that abandoned him, Tae Mi-ra. He has the sad fortune of falling in love with Jeong-seo, who becomes the forbidden fruit as his stepsister.
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Han Yu-ri (Kim Tae Hee)
As the daughter of Tae Mi-ri, sister of Tae-hwa and stepsister of Jeong-seo, Han yu-ri is working as a director at Global Group. She graduated with a master’s degree in management from New York University. Yu-ri’s charming and beautiful appearance mask this double-faced girl who is out to get what she wants at any cost.
She can’t stand Jeong-seo, who is in the way of her getting the man that she wants, Song-ju. There is nothing stopping her evil nature.
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 Lotte World
This is where Song-ju and Jeong-seo played as children and rode the carrousel. One floor below the carrousel is the ice rink where they skated in one scene. As an adult, Tae-hwa paints a mural next to the carrousel. This spot was often used as a backdrop for filming Stairway to Heaven, making it memorable to fans.
The rides located in the outer portion of Lotte World were used in the scene where Song-ju and Jeong-seo are on a date. |
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 Muuido
As a child, Jeong-seo lived here with her father.
Missing his deceased wife, her father made this home. One of the most famous scenes from this show is when Song-ju plays the piano on the beach. The scene where Jeong-seo and Song-ju roll up their pants and walk along the beach during low tide was also filmed on the island of Muuido. |
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 Café PASCUCCI
This was the café where Han Yu-ri and her mother Tae Mi-ra would always be plotting some evil plan. They thought of many ways to separate Jeong-seo and Song-ju here.
The interior of this Italian café (which specializies in espresso) is designed in a remarkably cozy way. Scenes were filmed at the PASCUCCU in Apgujung, which was sensibly designed in black, white, and red.
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 Save Zone (shopping mall)
Jeong-seo takes care of a shop at Namdaemun Market, while Song-ju is responsible for a new store at a shopping mall. This is where Jeong-seo first meets Song-ju. Just by chance, Song-ju sees Jeong-seo in the shopping mall. Song-ju is running all around Save Zone when they just miss running into each other.
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What Your Dreams Mean... |
Your dreams seem to show that you're a bit disturbed... but nothing serious.
You may have a problem you're trying to work out in your sleep.
Overall, you are very content in your life.
You tend to be a very productive thinker.
Your dreams tend to reflect your insecurities.
Your dreams indicate that you have very conflicted feelings.
You have a very vivid imagination and a rich creative mind.
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The Keys to Your Heart
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You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart. |
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In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored. |
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You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring. |
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You would be forced to break up with someone who was insecure and in constant need of reassurance. |
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Your ideal relationship is traditional. Without saying anything, both of you communicate with your hearts. |
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Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. |
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You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred. |
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In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily. |
Your #1 Match: ESTJ
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The Guardian
You're a natural leader and quick, logical decision maker.
Goals are important in your life, and you take many steps to acheive them.
You enjoy interacting with others, mostly through work related activities.
Your high energy level means you are great at getting things done!
You would make a great teacher, judge, or police detective. |
Your #2 Match: ISTJ
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The Duty Fulfiller
You are responsible, reliable, and hardworking - you get the job done.
You prefer productive hobbies, like woodworking or knittings.
Quiet and serious, you are well prepared for whatever life hands you.
Conservative and down-to-earth, you hardly ever do anything crazy.
You would make a great business executive, accountant, or lawyer. |
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Your Birthdate: September 18 |
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Your birthday on the 18th day of the month suggests than you are one who can work well with a group, but still remain someone who needs to maintain individual identity.
There is a humanistic or philanthropic approach to business circumstances in which you find yourself.
You may have good executive abilities, as you are very much the organizer and administrator.
You are broad-minded, tolerant and generous; a compassionate person that can inspire others with imaginative ideas.
Some of your feelings may be expressed, but even more of them are apt to be repressed.
There is a lot of drama in your personality and in the way you express yourself to others.
Oddly enough, you don't expect as much in return as you give. |
Your Linguistic Profile:
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40% General American English | |
40% Yankee | |
15% Dixie | |
5% Upper Midwestern | |
0% Midwestern |
| ALDREN |
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Astounding |
| L |
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Liberal |
| D |
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Ditzy |
| R |
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Romantic |
| E |
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Exquisite |
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Nerdy |
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Your Brain is 60.00% Female, 40.00% Male |
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Your brain is a healthy mix of male and female
You are both sensitive and savvy
Rational and reasonable, you tend to keep level headed
But you also tend to wear your heart on your sleeve |
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You Will Die at Age 73 |
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73
You're pretty average when it comes to how you live...
And how you'll die as well. |
Virgo - Your Love Profile
Your positive traits:
You're incredibly thoughtful and able to give your partner what they need most.
You are totally logical. You can deal with problems without involving your emotions.
A good work ethic. You'll do whatever it takes (within reason) to make your relationship work.
Your negative traits:
Sometimes you are so focused on your goals that you let your relationships suffer
You tend to be a perfectionist - and expect perfection from your mate as well
You are picky. So picky that you rather be single than with someone who has a few minor faults.
Your ideal partner:
Values success in life as much as you do
Fits a checklist of qualities you've been looking for since childhood
Like you, is more practical and realistic than romantic
Your dating style:
Active. You're a bit hyper, so you'd prefer a date that involved rollerblading in the park or hiking.
Your seduction style:
You may seem a bit shy, but once you open up to someone - you're totally uninhibited
You like to set the scene first - candles, music, nice sheets
A bit obsessed with cleanliness, you may want to shower first with your love
Tips for the future:
Soften up a little. Vulnerability is sexy - and feels great over time.
Lower your standards a little. Look past a messy desk or someone being five minutes late.
Praise your partner more. You make expect them to be successful, but complements are still appreciated.
Best place to meet someone online:
eHarmony - the best place to find other busy singles looking for a serious relationship
Best color to attract mate: Navy blue
Best day for a date: Wednesday
Get your free love profile at Blogthings.
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MAGANDA I2 BSAHIN NYO NA!!
isang gabi.. usapang lalake..
*sindi ng yosi*
*hithit*
*buga*
Musta na, pare? Ako, okay lang. Eto.
Nagmumuni-muni. Nag-iisip.
Minsan talaga may mga bagay na hindi
ko
maintindihan. Ewan ko ba.
*hinga ng malalim*
Bakit ba ganun pare, ilang beses ko na
pinag-aralan pero lagi na lang
lumalabas na parang kahit 'sang anggulo
mo
tingnan, hindi nagiging
patas para sa mga lalake ang ilang
bagay
pagdating sa pagmamahal.
*tingin sa stars*
Minsan naiisip ko, alam kaya ng mga
babae ang
hirap ng lalake na gumawa ng first move
para
magtapat ng pagmamahal? E yung hirap
na
dinadaanan sa panliligaw at pagsuyo sa
mahal
nya? Ang feeling ng masaktan pag
nabasted?
Malamang-lamang siguro, hindi ano.
Wala naman
yata silang alam sa mga paghihirap
naten e.
Ang alam lang ata nila e mamili,
manakit, at
magsaya. Tingin mo?
*tingin sa malayo*
Lagi naman ganun. Una pa lang, lalake
na ang
naghihirap. Hassle saten ang panliligaw
pero
bago pa yun, kung ano pang diskarte ang
gagawin
naten para masabi naten sa kanila na
mahal natin
sila. Alam kaya nila yun? Mahirap
magsabi na
mahal mo na yung babae, diba? Tapos
liligawan
pa naten. Patutunayan na mahal nga
sila.
Susuyuin to-the-max.
Maghahatid sa bahay, tutulungan,
sasabayan,
pakakainin, pagtyatyagaan, lahat na.
Kulang na
lang e pagsilbihan mo nang walang
sahod.
At ano ang kapalit? Well, depende sa trip
nila.
Oo tol, sa trip lang nila. Wala silang pake
kesehodang mahal natin talaga sila.
Basta ang alam nila, pag di nila tayo
trip,
isang malaking HINDE ang makukuha
naten,
kahit umiyak pa tayo ng dugo o lumuhod
sa mga
asing buu-buo.
Para lang silang namimili ng damit na
di man lang sinusukat bago ayawan.
Kaya kahit mahal na mahal na mahal na
mahal
natin, sorry tayo. Hindi nila alam kung
mahal mo
sila. Kailangan mong maabot ang
kanilang mga
standards o uuwi ka lang na badtrip,
iiling-iling, at minsan, luhaan.
Wala tayong magagawa, marami silang
alibi.
"Hindi pa 'ko ready eh..",
"Sorry pero I think we should just be
friends..",
"Ha? Uhhmm.. nagpapatawa ka ba?
Hahahaha.."
"Better luck next time na lang muna,
okay lang?",
"Give me a decade. Pag-iisipan ko
muna..",
"Para lang kitang kapatid e..", yaddah
yaddah.
Isang
malaking pagsasaklob ng
langit at lupa 'yon para saten.
*kuha ng bote ng beer*
*lagok*
*lunok*
At hindi lang 'yon tol. Sa pre-relationship
stage pa lang yon. Pag
sinagot na nila tayo, satin pa rin ang
hassle.
Tayo daw ang mga
lalake kaya tayo ang hahawak ng
relasyon. Tayo
ang aayos kung may
gulo; tayo ang dapat magpapakabait;
tayo ang
magtatyaga; tayo ang
magiging devoted at faithful; tayo, tayo
tayo.
Sila? Ummm? Teka, isipin ko.
Ayun. Sila ang magsasabi kung anong
oras kayo
dapat magmeet; sila ang
magtetext ng mga mushy at kabalbalang
texts;
sila ang magdedemand
sayo ng kung anu-ano; sila ang
magbabawal; sila
ang magsasabi kung
kelan ka dapat mag-shave, kung kelan ka
pwedeng
tumawag sa bahay
nila, kung kelan sila di dapat bad tripin
dahil
meron sila, at kung
kelan ka korni. Ewan. Ganun ata talaga.
*kuha ng bote ng beer*
*lagok*
*lunok*
Hindi pa yun tapos pare, dahil dapat tayo
ang
bahala kung ano ang
magiging takbo ng relasyon. Pag
maganda, edi
okay. Pag may problema,
kasalanan naten. Haay buhay. Minsan
talaga kung
tutuusin sakit sila
ng ulo. Kaya lang mahal naten kaya di
na natin
iniintindi yun.
*hinga ng malalim*
Pero alam mo tol, feeling ko mas sincere
pa tayo
magmahal sa kanila.
Alam mo yun, iba tayo magmahal e.
Hindi lang
parang laru-laro lang.
Seryoso...
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