Unlike the title suggests, Cunning Single Lady isn't about the heroine who is out to seduce men but is more of a story about romance, friendship, and rekindled relationship between a husband and wife. 

Ae-Ra (starring Lee Min-Jung), our heroine, works in a family restaurant where she meets university student, Jung-Woo (Joo Sang-Wook). They fell in love and eventually got married. However, Ae-Ra isn't pleased that Jung-Woo quit his job to start his own business. She fought with Jung-Woo over this issue for countless times until she decided for a divorce. 

After they have separated, Ae-Ra struggles with her life while Jung-Woo eventually becomes a successful IT entrepreneur. They met again in his company in which Ae-Ra works as an administrative intern in which she hopes to gain back his recognition and sees her as a different person but Jung-Woo isn't fazed by her until a fellow intern begins to show interest in Ae-Ra. 

Gook Seung Hyun (starring Seo Kang Joon) may be eight years Ae-Ra junior but he is attracted by her direct approach in life and work itself. No one knows he is also younger brother of the IT firm's director, Gook Yeo Jin (starring Kim Kyu Ri). Yeo Jin is traumatised by an accident which caused the death of her fiancé but she begins to find hope in life after knowing Jung-Woo.

(Seo Kang Joon as Gook Seung Hyun)

I didn't expect much from this drama initially; truth be told the title doesn't really sound appealing, right? Honestly, I was intrigued by this drama due to actor, Seo Kang Joon, who acted in The Cheese in the Trap and well, let's say his role there caught my attention. Like Cheese in the Trap, Seung Hyun's love for a woman is one-sided and once again I couldn't help but to feel sorry for him (No, this isn't a spoiler for Cheese in the Trap.) 

I liked how this drama focus on the difficulties between a couple (especially married couple) and what it takes to overcome obstacles through mutual respect, understanding and lots and lots of communications. Jung-Woo may feel jealous of Seung Hyun's attraction for Ae-Ra but ultimately it is his own heart that portrays his true self towards Ae-Ra. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this drama towards the end; my heart was torn between Jung-Woo and Seung Hyun as although I wanted the couple to rekindle their relationship, I also want Seung Hyun to have his love reciprocated. Ultimately, what most matters is I enjoyed this drama and I found myself searching for more dramas starring Seo Kang Joon. I will be watching Splendid Politics (aka Hwajung) next and this time around it is a historical drama set during the Joseon Dynasty period, with a rage of political battles and of course, romance.

(Pic Image credit to Pixabay)

Last week was my 10th year blogiversary and once again, I was amazed how fast time has flown by and that I am still around in this blogging community (there was a time I stopped blogging for a year and I thought it was the end of it.) Like many fellow bookbloggers, my reason for this blog is to share my love for books and also that through this exchange, we get to share our views of the books we read and most of all, to diversify our reading not only in genres but in other cultures, too. 

To my bookblogging friends and regular readers, thank you so much for following my blog all these years! And to readers who are new to this blog, a Big welcome to you and I hope you will enjoy reading my blog. 

I shall end this post with a few great quotes about books and reading:

I tend to forget my blogiversary for the past few years but not this year; after all today marks the 5th year of my blogging with this blog and though it may not deemed to be a long time, it means a lot to me throughout these years. When I first started blogging in 2006, I didn't know there is such a bookblogging community. At that time, all I thought was to put my thoughts into words on the books I read since I don't own a journal. Plus, I am not particularly a journal person so I thought turning to an electronic tool would be ideal to me. That first book I mentioned on this blog was Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon. It is not even considered a review but merely my thoughts after finishing reading the book and looking back, I just want to cringe at my writing. However, the thought of blogging is both new and exciting to me, so I figured I would continue to blog my thoughts on the books I read and to hone my writing at the same time.

Although I didn't give much thoughts on readership then, but still there are times that I felt a bit self-conscious by the overall blogging stuff but that feeling was overcome by time and the fact that I have came to know many bookbloggers as I go along. This is what a book community is, and what most matters to me is many of these bookbloggers who I have not met have become my friends. Because we share the same passion in books and that I trust your opinions on the books you read, my TBR pile has now grown to a horrendous tower and I am sure no matter how many bookshelves I acquire now or in future, they will never be enough.

I wish I could express my feelings more eloquently, but at this moment all I can say is: Thank you, thank you and thank you! To all my bookblogging friends, thank you for your book recommendations and for being you! To the publishers/publicists/authors, thank you for sending the books to me for review! And to the readers who lurk at my blog, thank you for reading and I hope that after reading this post you will decide to leave a comment (a simple "Hi" will do if you have nothing to say).

Happy reading all!

First of all, thank YOU so much for all your comments on my blogiversary! I was teary-eyed reading all the comments and well, they mean a lot to me! Thanks again for everything!

Now onto the draw result and according to Random.org, the number drawn is No. 2 and the winner goes to Wendy from Musings of a Bookish Kitty!

How time flies! Melody's Reading Corner has turned 3 today! Really, where has the time gone?

When I first started this blog, I have no idea what to write except briefly jotting down my thoughts and a summary of the books I read. I took a look at my first post and wanted to cringe at the things I wrote back then; they seemed so simple. And as the time goes by, a few readers posted their comments on my blog and I remember I was so thrilled and excited because I did not expect anyone would want to read my blog, let alone leaving a comment!

As I began to explore around, I realised that there are in fact a lot of booklovers around the world and that a bookblogging community actually existed! So what did I do then? I joined in the fun, of course! I visit more bookblogs, made friends and not to mention adding books to my TBR pile along the way. Before this, I used to read a few certain genres but my reading habits/preference have changed after reading all the great recommendations by fellow bookbloggers! And I love it! Today, I read about anything except genres like sci-fi (unless I have came across a terrific one!), non-fiction, poetry and memoirs.

Anyway, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for reading and leaving your comments on my blog. I really appreciate them all! I want to say I am honoured to know you and I am so happy we are friends, even though if we have not had the chance to meet in person!

Now a little celebration for my blogiversary... you wouldn't think I would end this post simply with my ramblings, would you? For this occasion, I will buy a lucky reader a book of her/his choice. To participate in this draw, simply tell me which is your favourite book so far this year. I will announce the winner on July 10 (Friday). Good luck!