It Is My New Favorite Kdrama
I am not going to lie, I probably will NOT watch it again EVEN THOUGH it's my favorite. If you have been a long time kdrama fan, you know how TVN is. Not only is this a TVN show but also a historical drama so you know they are not afraid to kill some characters. It is a heartbreaking story but more than that, it is just so beautiful to watch. It is a real masterpiece. The visuals are appealing and the storyline is interesting. I love how well written the characters are and their relationship with each other. I can say this is one of the best kdrama I have ever watched. You are going to be deeply attached to all the characters and that is the reason why you might cry the most. Everything is great but I still think it will hurt me if I rewatch it.Was this review helpful to you?
An Epic Story of Love and Sacrifice
This drama affected me more than any I have ever seen. The acting and story fit together perfectly.I was brought to tears multiple times; tears of joy, rage, and love. All of the actors and actresses moved me with their performances. The story illustrates the tragic history of Japan and Korea. This is must see drama in my humble opinion.
I wish this series could be successfully adapted to a full length movie with international distribution.
Kudos to the wonderful actors and producers of this magnificent story.
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The focus of this drama is about relationship between the king, the righteous group, friends, and most of it is about patriotism and justice for sure. It’s not so much about romantic relationship though the drive between 3 male characters’ action is towards the main female protagonist which i can totally understand, who wouldn’t fall in love with a gorgeous, brave and smart lady like aeshin? Ohhh, i like her a lot, i think aeshin is my most favorite female lead in kdrama right now.
I think they have the most profound love that stands through hardship, i really like how they respect and help each other, oh it’s too perfect and beautiful. It’s rare to get this kind of respect in your relationship nowadays. I admire their characters a lot. Huhuhu.
The cinematography is excellent, acting is also excellent, music is awesome. The journey watching this show is really enjoyable. I like a cold hard truth show like this one, i can finally say that i like your drama, kim eun sok. I don’t know how to explain this drama, you should watch it yourself coz it’s hard to explain without spoiling the story hahaha. Ok.
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This deserves a 10/10 rating!!!!!
Instantly became the #1 best drama for me knocking down Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (I love u so much but I'm sorry TT^TT)General: When you see a drama review where they say, "it's not your typical kdrama", well that line does not give justice to how every aspect of this drama is so unique and so well-thought of. It's a historical drama where there's actual history. 2 award-winning actors as leads, as well as award-winning actors as supporting characters! Even the villain is a veteran actor!!! Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri once again made me laugh, cry, fall in love, and feel warm.
Personal: As a person living in a country that was colonized by the same colonizing countries in the drama, I felt so connected with what the characters were feeling. It's a whole historical experience for me.
Love story: The leads' love story was so intimate in a very subtle way. I love how it was written and executed. It's a relationship/love that was not rushed, full of good qualities, they communicated despite conflicts, they understand each other's situations instead of having a fight. Basically, the whole journey of the love story in this drama is like a warm hug.
Antagonists: THEY. ARE. SO .GOOD. They'll make you hate them so much but in the end, you'll also praise them for their great acting. These characters along with the supporting characters actually made the drama even better. They're not one of those dumb and weird antagonists. Yes, they're annoying as hell but them and the leads and supporting characters were all so in par when it comes to acting and portraying their characters and executing certain scenes that will leave you wanting for moooore.
Supporting roles: I had to make a separate paragraph for them because they earned. They're all so freaking well-written I hate myself for not watching this drama sooner!!! They're not like other supporting characters where it's like the have their own separate world or own separate story/drama inside the drama itself. Not one of them became irrelevant throughout the series. Each one has something to do with the whole damn plot of the series. They're almost like lead characters. And since they're relevant to the whole story, you won't be distracted by a separate story. You'd want to know them more and I applaud the writers for that.
I honestly just started this because of one of the OSTs where Park Hyo Shin is the singer, and he's my favorite solo artist in the industry. But when I watched it, I was so surprised.
Lastly, the ending: I don't want to give spoilers you have to watch it I promise you everything will be worth it.
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WOW
Of the 70+ dramas I have watched, "Mr. Sunshine" was one of the BEST!! The story, acting, cinematography, EVERYTHING was absolutely perfect!I did hear some complaints on how the history was showcased throughout the drama. Some also stated that the drama, Mr. Sunshine, showed a lot of bias. In other words, I guess the storyline showed Korea as the "very good guy" and Japan as the "very bad guy". But, I never really liked learning about history, so I thought that the story was amazing and beautiful!!
In regards to romance, there's no steamy romance with a lot of physical contact, I guess one can say. The hugs, eye contact, smiles, between the Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-ri were so sweet and anyone could tell that their characters loved each other. Other than the romance between the mains, the bromance was reallyyyy funny! Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Byung-hun, and Byun Yo-han showed a lot of comical scenes together that always lightened up the mood. To this day, I still search up these three characters on YouTube just to see the scenes they acted out together ^^
Lastly, the cinematography!! The scenes were ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. I would like you to go on Safari, YouTube, or Google and search up "Mr. Sunshine Scenes" and click on images. They are very beautiful~~
I guess one small complaint I have is the cast... and I know that multiple people do agree with me and others don't.
------------ Lee Byung-hun was just... too old, I honestly believe that someone younger should've been casted-------------
I too know that other people do not think the same as me and believe that "age doesn't matter". I respect that opinion, but... I'm just sorry, the chemistry between the mains kind of got ruined (just a lil) because of the HUGE age gap (20-years people). But I didn't hate it. The acting from both characters were AWESOMEEEEEE still. I heard that if there really were kiss scenes between Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-ri, people would've had an uproar about it ^^
OVERALL, the story PERFECT, the acting AMAZING, the cast ALMOST COMPLETE (I just still wish there was someone at least a lilll younger - Hyun Bin - would've been fine tho) that's why I couldn't give a FULL 10/10, but still... WATCH IT
I ABSOLUTELY recommend to watch this drama! You will NEVER regret it~~
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So many sad moments, but 100% worth the tears
I love the cast's diverse linguistic skills - makes it feel very authentic because the time frame the series is depicted in. Lee Byung Hun is a marvelous actor and really expresses Choi Yoo Jin(Yu-Jin)/Eugene's emotional conflict, sadness of loss and the slow increase in his subtle, but growing smiles... are indeed like sunshine, they're so beautiful to see. Kim Tae Ri does a beautiful job & I can appreciate the dynamic of her being a strong woman working toward bettering herself to achieve her goals but still hold a playful, musing air when (as Go Ae Shin/Ae-Sin) she interacts with Choi Yu-Jin. At times there were a few places where she seemed a little stiff.The 2nd leads, Yoo Yeon Seok (Gu Dong Mae / Ishida Sho), Byun Yo Han (Kim Hui Sung), and Kim Min Jung (Kudo Hina / Le) are amazing in their own right. The chemistry, conflict, emotion of their characters were conveyed well. Each contributed something memorable for their characters, even as I type I remember each of them; that's how great a "felt" impression they left for me. The dynamic of the relationships between all the characters in this story flows nicely and is masterful as the the threaded connections slowly shorten bringing all of them together for better or for worst.
In some episodes, there were cuts in a particular scene that weren't cleanly edited so the transition & time flow were smooth, but it added to the effect/benefit of another character in the following scene. It also made it feel like the progression of time was longer than what it was.
So many sad moments, but 100% worth the tears
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A True and Special Gift! Simply Magical in unlimited ways <3
There are Shows that impact you in a way that is hard to Describe. They change how you see the world how you see so many things in our lives. Mr. Sunshine was a Show I started knowing nothing about knew only a few Cast Members. It Ended being without a doubt one of my fave shows ever for sure in my top 5 all my life. I believe for it to be in that level it has this true power and Gravity behind everything Cast, the Locations the Music the list is endless it all just inspires so much. Love Hope Friendship in a series that is dark in topic yet beautiful in Substance. I feel shows that touch on history they might not be 100% True yet they paint a picture for those who were not there, not born yet or even live in that land to be able to witness something that needs to be remembered. <3 Mr Sunshine is a true Gift and the Cast was perfect 1000% Each of them created something Magical to share with the fans <3 Thank you all <3 This series has impacted me profoundly Tears and Laughter that I needed in my life today. One other thing for me I almost took my life in recent years and since those dark times in my life I embrace so much of the wonders of life the little things that inspire you to live a better life that make life worth living and those moments that I am blessed to still be here to witness or feel that otherwise I would have been gone to be a part of. Mr. Sunshine is 1000% That I am happy to have been alive to see this even if I am a few years late to have shared it in the moment with other Fans..... I know I am missing so much I want to share The Cast all I can say everyone brought their Gold Performances to create this beautiful and breathtaking Creation in the same breathe its Heartbreaking and Inspiring all Remarkably Done on so many levels.......... The Music is so beautifully inserted into moments perfectlyThanks for opening my eyes and touching my Heart to a time in History I knew Nothing about
Dan
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Epic!!!
This show is epic. The story was really great. The acting and chemisty between cast members was great. The musical score/soundtrack is what elevated the show from a great show to an epic show. The visuals were also great. From epic battles, to sword fights, to emotional scenes with gorgeous backdrops. This show was like watching an academy award winning movie, but for 30 hours (24 episodes 1hr 15min each). It sets a benchmark on how grand scale a show can be with a big budget, great writing, great acting, great visuals, and an epic soundtrack.Was this review helpful to you?
I am at loss of words
Mr. Sunshine has redefined perfection. From cinematography to dialogues to story, acting. This show is perfect on every aspect of filmmaking and storytelling. This show is brutal, it is beautiful, it is honest. This show will rip your heart into pieces an you will still keep watching because it is that beautiful.I have been watching Korean shows since last 10 years and i have not seen a show as great as this.
I was completely ignorant about such a painful history of the Korea. I don't know how many shows or movies South Korea has made on Japanese colonization, but I must say this has got to be their best work.
I have never cried as hard as i did while watching Mr. Sunshine. It felt like they were my own countrymen. Being from India, a country that had been enslaved by The British for 200 years, I could relate so much of their pain and sacrifice. I have heard stories all my life about the martyrs and the freedom fighters of my own country. Never did I think i will see the same stories of another country.
May be all countries who fell victim of Imperialism still bears the scar of our ancestors.
I wish this show had a happy ending, but real life did not have happy ending. So this story has what real life had. At the end they had gun and glory. Happy Ending followed decades later.
I can go on and on about this show so may be this is enough. Please watch this show, no matter what.
Lastly, I must say each and every frame of this show is so picturesque that often i found myself pausing the show and staring at my computer screen just to grasp the beauty of the show.
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Amazing and Powerful show with a great way of delivering history
Have always wanted to know about the history of japan's invasion of korea, and this show gave me a glimpse and a bit of knowledge on that history.Just makes me reflect on how our ancestors fought for our countries.
Loved the way the story was told, soo powerful!
Definitely one of my favorites and also very close to my heart! Hats off to the cast and crew for making such a great show possible and delivering it to us! Really grateful.
It's just great to see the history through a show, really shows us how it was back then.
Highly recommend it if you haven't watched it yet!
P.s: First review..lol..so sorry if I didn't do it right
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