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I am Ulyssa Elaine - Travel, Food and Lifestyle Blogger


I decided to write this article to share the K-dramas I watched for the past 3 years. I recommend all of these and I can say that it's all worth it. 

Watching K-Dramas is my current hobby while I'm working for 8 hours (9 am - 6 pm). It gives color to my dull life. No kidding. I'm serious. :)


2014

1. My Love from the Star (별에서 온 그대)

- Starring Jun Ji Hyun (Cheon Seong Yi) and Kim Soo Hyun (Do Min Joon)

Release Dates: December 18, 2013 - February 27, 2014
No of Episodes: 21
AsianWiki Rating: 92%
Poster from AsianWiki


2015

2. Blood (오렌지 마말레이드)

- Starring Ahn Jae-hyun (Park Ji Sang) and Ku Hye-sun (Yoo Ri-ta)

Release Dates: February 16, 2015 - April 21, 2015
No of Episodes: 20
AsianWiki Rating: 91%

Poster from AsianWiki

3. Orange Marmalade (오렌지 마말레이드)

- Starring Yeo Jin Goo (Jung Jae-Min) and Kim Seolhyun (Baek Ma-ri)

Release Dates: May 15, 2015 - July 24, 2015
No of Episodes: 12
AsianWiki Rating: 90%

Poster from AsianWiki

4. Oh My Ghost (오 나의 귀신님)

- Starring Park Bo Young (Na Bong Sun), Kim Seul Gie (Shin Soon-ae) and Jo Jung Suk (Kang Sun Woo)

Release Dates: July 3, 2015 - August 22, 2015
No of Episodes: 16
AsianWiki Rating: 91%

Poster from AsianWiki


2016

5. Descendants of the Sun (태양의 후예)

- Starring Song Joon-ki (Captain Yoo Si-jin), Song Hye-kyo (Doctor Kang Mo-yeon), Jin Goo (Master Sergeant Seo dae-young) and Kim Ji-won (First Lieutenant Yoon Myung-ju)

Release Dates: February 24, 2016 - April 22, 2016
No of Episodes: 16 + 3 special episodes
AsianWiki Rating:: 91%

Poster from AsianWiki

6. Doctors / Doctor Crush (닥터스)

- Starring Kim Rae-woon (Hong Ji-hong) and Park Shin-Hye (Yoo Hye-jung)

Release Dates: June 20, 2016 - August 23, 2016
No of Episodes: 20
AsianWiki Rating: 90%

Poster from AsianWiki


7. Uncontrollably Fond (함부로 애틋하게)

- Starring Kim Woo-bin (Shin Joon-young) and Bae Suzy (Noh Eul)

Release Dates: July 6, 2016 - September 8, 2016
No of Episodes: 20
AsianWiki Rating: 86%

Poster from AsianWiki

8. W - Two Worlds Apart (더블유)

- Starring Lee Jong-suk (Kang Chul) and Han Hyo-joo (Oh Yeon-joo)

Release Dates: July 20, 2016 - September 14, 2016
No of Episodes: 16
AsianWiki Rating: 91%

Poster from AsianWiki

9. Cinderella and Four Knights (신데렐라와 네 명의 기사)

- Starring Jung Il-woo (Kang Ji Woon), Ahn Jae-Hyun (Kang Hyun Min), Lee Jung-shin (Kang Seo Woo), Park So-dam (Eun Ha Won), Choi Min (Lee Yoon Sung) and Son Na-eun (Park Hye-ji)

- It was based on the novel with the same title in 2011.

Release Dates: August 12, 2016 - October 1, 2016
No of Episodes: 16
AsianWiki Rating: 90%

Poster from AsianWiki

10. The K2 (더 케이투)

- Starring Ji Chang-wook (Kim Je-ha / K2), Im Yoon-ah (Go An-na), Song Yoon-ah (Choi Yoo-jin) and Jo Sung-ha (Jang Se-joon)

Release Dates: September 23, 2016 - November 12, 2016
No of Episodes: 16
AsianWiki Rating: 92%

Poster from AsianWiki


2016 - 2017


11. Weighlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (역도요정 김복주)

- Starring Lee Sung-kyung (Kim Bok-joo) and Nam Joo-hyuk (Jung Joon-hyung)

Release Dates: November 16, 2016 - January 11, 2017
No of Episodes: 16
AsianWiki Rating: 91%

Poster from AsianWiki

11. The Legend of the Blue Sea (푸른 바다의 전설)

- Starring Lee Min-ho (Heo Joon-jae) and Jun Ji-hyun (Shim Cheong)

Release Dates: November 16, 2016 - January 25, 2017
No of Episodes: 20 + 1 special
AsianWiki Rating: 90%

Poster from AsianWiki

12. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (쓸쓸하고 찬란하神 – 도깨비)

- Starring Gong Yoo (Kim Shin), Kim Go-Eun (Ji Eun-tak), Lee Dong-Wook (Grim Reaper)  and Yoo In-na (Sunny)

Release Dates: December 2, 2016 - January 21, 2017
No of Episodes: 16 + 3 specials
AsianWiki Rating: 91%

Poster from AsianWiki


2017

13. Tomorrow With You (내일 그대와)

- Starring Lee Je-hoon (Yoo So-joon), and Shin Min-a (Song Ma-rin)

Release Dates: February 3, 2017 - March 25, 2017
No of Episodes: 16
AsianWiki Rating: 89%

Poster from AsianWiki

14. Strong Woman Do Bong-soon (힘쎈여자 도봉순)

- Starring Park Bo-young (Do Bong-soon), Park Hyung-sik (Ahn Min-hyuk) and Ji Soo (Guk-doo)

Release Dates: February 24, 2017 - April 25, 2017
No of Episodes: 16 + 1 special
AsianWiki Rating: 89%

Poster from AsianWiki

15. My Secret Romance (애타는 로맨스)

- Starring Sung Hoon (Cha Jin-wook), and Song Ji-eun (Lee Yoo-mi)

Release Dates: April 17, 2017 - May 30, 2017
No of Episodes: 13
AsianWiki Rating: 90%

Poster from AsianWiki

16. Suspicious Partner (수상한 파트너)

- Starring Ji Chang-wook (Noh Ji-wook), and Nam Ji-hyun (Eun Bong-hee)

Release Dates: May 10, 2017 - July 13, 2017
No of Episodes: 40
AsianWiki Rating: 90%

Poster from AsianWiki

18. Fight for My Way (수상한 파트너)

- Starring Park Seo-joon (Ko Dong-man), Kim Ji-won (Choi Ae-ra), Ahn Jae-hong (Kim Joo-man) and Song Ha-yoon (Baek Seol-hee)

Release Dates: May 22, 2017 - July 11, 2017
No of Episodes: 16
AsianWiki Rating: 90%

Poster from AsianWiki

19. The Bride of Habaek (하백의 신부)

- Starring Nam Joo-hyuk (Ha-baek), Shin Se-kyung (Yoon So-ah), Lim Ju-hwan (Shin Hoo-ye), Krystal Jung (Moo-ra) and Gong Myung (Bi-ryum)

Release Dates: July 3, 2017 - August 22, 2017
No of Episodes: 16
AsianWiki Rating: 88%

Poster from AsianWiki

20. Reunited Worlds / Into the Worlds Again (다시 만난 세계)

- Starring Yeo Jin-goo (Sung Hae-sung), Lee Yeon-hee (Jung Jung-won), and Ahn Jae Hyun (Cha Min-joon)

Release Dates: July 19, 2017 - September 21, 2017
No of Episodes: 40
AsianWiki Rating: 90%

Poster from AsianWiki

Update: 
I added some K-Dramas I watched after Reunited Worlds.

21. Manhole (맨홀: 이상한 나라의 필)

Release dates: August 9, 2017 - September 28, 2017
No. of Episodes: 16
AsianWiki Rating: 89%

Poster from AsianWiki

22. Circle: Two Worlds Connected (써클: 이어진 두 세계)

- Starring Yeo Jin-goo (Kim Woo-Jin), Gong Seung Yeon (Han Jung Yeon), and Kim Kang-Woo (Kim Joon-Hyuk)

Release Dates: May 22, 2017 - June 27, 2017
No. of Episodes: 12
AsianWiki Rating: 90%


Poster from AsianWiki

23. While You Were Sleeping (
당신이 잠든 사이에)

- Starring Lee Jong-Suk (Jung Jae-Chan) and Bae Suzy (Nam Hong-Joo)

Release Dates: September 27, 2017 - November 16, 2017
No. of Episodes: 32
AsianWiki Rating: 90%

Poster from AsianWiki

24. Borg Mom (보그맘)

- Starring Yang Dong-Geun (Choi Go-Bong) and Park Han-Byul (Borg Mom)

Release Dates: September 15, 2017 - December 1, 2017
No. of Episodes: 
AsianWiki Rating: 83%


Poster from AsianWiki
25. The Package (더 패키지)

- Starring Lee Yeon-hee (Yoon So-so) and Jung Yong-hwa (San Ma-roo).

Release Dates: October 13, 2017 - November 18, 2017
No of Episodes: 12

AsianWiki Rating: 90%


Poster from AsianWiki

26. Black (블랙)

- Starring Song Seung-heon (Han Moo-Gang / Black / Grim Reaper #444), Go Ara (Kang Ha-ram), Lee El (Yoon Soo-wan) and Kim Dong-jun (Oh Man-soo).

Release Dates: October 14, 2017 - December 10, 2017
No of Episodes: 18

AsianWiki Rating: 89%

Poster from AsianWiki

27. Revolutionary Love (변혁의 사랑)

- Starring Choi Si-won (Byun Hyuk), Kang So-ra (Baek Joon) and Gong Myung (Kwon Je-hoon).

Release Dates: October 14, 2017 - December 3, 2017
No of Episodes: 16

AsianWiki Rating: 89%

Poster from AsianWiki

28. Meloholic

- Starring Jung Yun-ho (Yoo Eun-ho) and Kyung Soo-jin (Han Ye-ri / Han Joo-ri).

Release Dates: November 6, 2017 - December 5, 2017
No of Episodes: 10

AsianWiki Rating: 87%

Poster from AsianWiki

29. Two Cops (투깝스)

- Starring Jo Jung-suk (Cha Dong-tak / Gong Su-chang), Lee Hye-ri (Song Ji-an) and Kim Seon-ho (Gong Su-chang).

Release Dates: November 27, 2017 - January 16, 2018
No of Episodes: 32

AsianWiki Rating: 88%

Poster from AsianWiki



2017 - 2018

30. Oh, The Mysterious (의문의 일승)

- Starring Yoon Kyun-sang (Kim Jong-sam / Oh Il-seung) and Jung Hye-sung (Jin Jin-young).

Release Dates: November 27, 2017 - January 30, 2018
No of Episodes: 40

AsianWiki Rating: 88%

Poster from AsianWiki

31. Judge vs. Judge (이판, 사판)

- Starring Park Eun-bin (Lee Jung-joo/Choi Jung-joo), Yeon Woo-jin (Sa Eui-hyeon), Dong Ha (Do Han-joon) and Na Hae-ryung (Jin Se-ra).

Release Dates: November 22, 2017 - January 11, 2018
No of Episodes: 32

AsianWiki Rating: 88%

Poster from AsianWiki

32. I'm Not a Robot (로봇이 아니야)

- Starring Yoo Seung-ho (Kim Min-Kyu), Chae Soo-bin (Jo Ji-ah / Aji 3) and Um Ki-joon (Hong Baek-hyun)

Release Dates: December 6, 2017 - January 25, 2018
No of Episodes: 32

AsianWiki Rating: 89%

Poster from AsianWiki

33. A Korean Odyssey : Hwayugi (화유기)

- Starring  Lee Seung-gi (Son Oh-gong), Cha Seung-won (Woo Ma-wang), Oh Yeon-seo (Ji Seon-mi / Sam Jang), Lee Hong-gi (P.K. / Jeo Pal-gye) and Jang Gwang (Yoon Dae-sik / Sa Oh-jeong).

Release Dates: December 23, 2017 - March 4, 2018
No of Episodes: 20

AsianWiki Rating: 89%

Poster from AsianWiki
What are your thoughts? Do you also watch K-dramas? If yes, what are your favorites? Share your thoughts.
Friday, December 29, 2017 No comments


Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post.



Have you heard of Gift Vouchers? I was browsing the internet when I saw this awesome deal and bought it. However, the delivery is within Metro Manila only and it will took 2-3 business days to get it delivered. Don't forget to present your valid ID upon claiming through their courier.





» What's about this deal ? «

(Description was taken from Deal Grocer)
  • Take a well-deserved breather out of town at Taal Vista Hotel. Take in gorgeous panoramic views of the Taal Lake Volcano with P500 Worth of Food & Drinks to enjoy at the Lobby Lounge.
  • Perched right on Tagaytay’s windy ridge and with a beautifully landscaped garden, this elegant space is perfect for catch-ups over coffee, casual lunches with friends, and business meetings.
  • By day, the elegant Lobby Lounge—designed in Tudor-style architecture—is gloriously lit by sunlight streaming through its floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which overlook sprawling gardens and the spectacular Taal Lake.
  • At night, it exudes a warm cozy ambiance perfect for relaxing beside the stone fireplace as you listen to live performances and savor bestselling dishes from a specially-curated menu selection paired with signature drinks.
  • Sample delicacies like Crispy Taal Lake Tawilis, small freshwater fish native to the area that are lightly breaded, deep-fried to a crisp, and served with a special dipping sauce and crispy kangkong; or crowd-favorite comfort food like Thin Crust Pizza.
  • For the sweet tooth, the Volcano Eruption—an oven-baked, dark chocolate cake filled with chocolate ganache and topped with ice cream—will have you raving over its decadence.
  • While you’re at it, why not make your trip even more worthwhile by spending a night in one of Taal Vista Hotel’s well-appointed rooms? Check out these deals for a Mountain Wing Superior Room Stay for 2 or a 2-Bedroom Taal Suite Stay for 4.
  • Boasting of first-class amenities, delicious food offerings, impeccable service, and an unrivaled panorama of one of the country’s most breathtaking sights right in your backyard, this timeless destination promises the ultimate Tagaytay experience for that quick escape you’ve been dreaming of. Best of all, it's only a couple hours away from the metro.
  • A trip to Tagaytay is never complete without a stopover at this sought-after destination. Go on, take that road trip breather and redeem this steal as early as this week! This offer is valid 'til February 2018.

» How Did I Buy this Voucher(s)? «

There are many ways to pay the deals here. You can pay via Deal Grocer credits, credit card, online banking, or over-the-counter. I bought vouchers via BDO online banking and it was a smooth transaction.

» The Vouchers «

Here were the 7 vouchers that I bought:




I love the voucher's design: simple and elegant! It's perfect as a gift for your loved ones, right?

I will update and post here my experience once I availed their service.  :)


How about you? Have you purchased vouchers from DealGrocer? How was your experience?
Sunday, December 24, 2017 No comments
Christmas is around the corner. They say Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It's the time when people take time to decorate their homes with Christmas decorations. Others are busy preparing for family gatherings, parties as well as gift shopping. 

Most of us wholeheartedly choose the best gifts for our loved ones, right? I would love to share some gift ideas that may help you on choosing what to buy this Christmas season. 

➤ Watch - Who wouldn't love to receive a watch? Whether it's analog, digital, smartwatch or fitness watch, everybody needs a watch. 




➤ Personalized Passport Holder - Not only a personalized passport holder can look so fashionable, it will also protect your passport.


➤ Leather Cord Roll - This item is perfect for music lovers. It's very classy without ruining your style.



➤ Leather Jacket - It is an elegant and versatile material, which is perfect for every latest fashion and style.



➤ Personalized Leather Bag - Leather bags are a great investment due to their strength and durability. Have a personalized bag with the embroidered initials of your loved one really makes for a thoughtful gift with a personal touch. Check out MAHI Leather for their personalized bags!

What I love about most is $1.50 from every bag sold is donated to FRANK Water Charity, a charity which provides safe water and sanitation to the communities of Nepal and India. #SafeWaterSaveLives
**Get 5% off when you purchase and use code WATER5 to avail the discount.

Don't forget to follow them on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.


Happy Holidays! 🎄 Happy Shopping! 🛍️

This is a sponsored post.
Monday, November 13, 2017 No comments
Caleruega Church is one of the popular tourist destination hailed as Top 1 Things To Do in Nasugbu, Batangas by Tripadvisor. It is also very popular for pre-nuptial shoots, wedding, special Sunday mass as well as retreat activities.


» How to get there? «

There are few options on how to get there: via private car or via bus (commute). 
Screenshot from Google Maps
  • Via private car - If you will bring a car and you are are coming from Manila, take the Tagaytay - Nasugbu Highway route. Then, turn left to KC Hillcrest Hotel and Country Club. Just follow the signage going to Caleruega Church.
  • Via bus (commute) - Ride a bus either BSC, San Agustin or DLTB with a signage of Nasugbu Batangas. Tell the conductor to drop you at KC Hillcrest Hotel and Country Club or if he's not familiar, tell him that you're going to Caleruga. Once you take off the bus, ride a tricycle going to Caleruega Church. The fare is only Php 20 / head.

Note: The terminal of BSC and San Agustin is located in Pasay City (near MRT Taft Station and opposite of Metro Point Mall). The terminal of DLTB is located in Gil Puyat (beside Jam Bus Terminal). 


This place will serve as your landmark going to Caleruega. You will see this signage on the left side after you pass by the "Welcome to Batangas City" arch.

Once you reached Caleruega, there's a big tarpaulin on the entrance, which welcomes the visitors of the place. The opening hours, office hours as well as the Sunday mass schedules are indicated there.


» Is it free or not? «

There's a maintenance fee of Php 30.00 per visitor but entrance fee will be waived for those people who will attend a Sunday mass from 10:30 am to 11:00 am.

» What to see there? «

  • Admin Building - You will see this building upon entering the gate. If you will go to Caleruega's Transfiguration Chapel, you need to enter this building. 

Note: Please prepare for a long, uphill walk going to the chapel. We felt very exhausted going uphill (maybe because of the hot weather). But once you reached the chapel, everything will be worth it.


  • Lobby - Upon you enter the building, you will see this beautiful lobby with a staircase. Christmas is coming so there are few decorations around the staircase.


  • Retreat House - After you pass by at the lobby (Admin Building), you will see a retreat house surrounded with beautiful flowers, plants and trees. 


  • Caleruega's Transfiguration Church - After walking uphill, you will see this beautiful and sacred church.


When I entered the church, I was amazed on how beautiful inside. I had a moment silence and prayed and thankful for all the blessings I currently receive and will receive in the future.


Back to the topic, so what's special about this place for me? Caleruega is a great place for family bonding because you are close to God as well as the nature.


How about you? Have you been to this place? Share your experience.
Sunday, November 12, 2017 No comments
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On my last post, I had my first service and it was a great experience. After the session (6 weeks), the hair grew but it's thinner than I expected. I was amazed that the hair was falling off (same as others). I didn't pluck it and just let it be. 

Today, November 7, 2017, I continued the Diode Laser Hair Removal service. Same as my first session, it's really painless (on my personal opinion). Seriously, I was expecting that it will be painful but it wasn't. Maybe because I was accustomed of the pain that I encountered from monthly waxing. 

For the first time, I will share to you the photo of the procedure. 😉


The procedure took about 30 minutes. It's really relaxing and I was happy that I'm now hair-free.

P.S. Although I have completed the Buy 1 Take 1 sessions, I will still continue the procedure until I reached my 8th session. I will coming back on December.

How about you? Have you tried this service? Share your experience.

Wednesday, November 08, 2017 No comments
ESGS (E-Sport and Gaming Summit) is a yearly event and also one of the biggest gaming events in South-east Asia.




For this year's event (2017), it happened last October 27-29 at SMX Convention Center (Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines). The tickets were available on-site as well as online through SMTickets.com. The ticket prices differ on the first day and the last 2 days: October 27 (Php 170), October 28 (Php 210) and October 29 (Php 210).

Here's the program for this year's event:


I wasn't able to go on the first two days but I was glad that I went to the last day of the event. It was actually my first time to attend such event because I'm not a game enthusiast. 😅   My boyfriend invited me to go because they have a designated booth.

Here's the floorplan of the event:


This is me! Excited to see what's inside... 


Are you ready? Here's the glimpse of the event:





For more info, visit their website: http://www.esgs.ph/


How about you? Have you attended this event? Share your experience?
Wednesday, November 01, 2017 No comments
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