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must watch
I can't seem to find where to begin in my review.firstly based on my personal thoughts, this drama is one of the best I've watched so far, as a drama lover i find it interesting and well thought though there are some minor plot issue that I personally think could have been made better.
for the the protagonist takgu is well portrayed though I sometimes find it funny everytime Takgu reminded ManJu that he is the older brother when he is a bit smaller(height).
What intrigued me the most is Yu kyung's decision she could have chosen takgu and still get her revenge but don't misunderstand, i still find yukyung and manju cute together its just that I think takgu and yukyung is well suited as well.
in addition i find it hard to beleive that takgu's father seem so powerless even with his status.
in conclusion I believe this is one of the drama i watched and i will definitely recommend this to others.
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I don't usually watch Korean drama. Mostly because i don't too like the actor and actress (too many plastic surgery makes me feel they all the same face) and not too much like the language (sorry). Sometimes i feel Korean drama also too exaggerated in someway more than Chinese drama. But with king of baking i don't think they exaggerated at all. Everything just in their place.
A little flaw:
> Shin Yoo Kyung (SYK) feeling toward Goo Ma Jun (GMJ) is a little bit odd. How come she just jumping to like him... Odd for me.
> Kim Tak Goo (KTG) character development you can say too positive... Yeah I know that's what good from KTG himself. But don't you think is odd people with the background like KTG can grow into that positive. He also seems have no problem with his dad what so ever.
Like: KTG finally choose Yang Mi Sun and not hanging in his feeling toward SYK.
Love: The ending where they finally get along together.
Re-watch: One time is enough for me
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While watching this, it was very prominent that the drama industry has developed alot in these past years since Baker King was on air.
Baker King definitely has the old time feel to it with focus on the dramatic parts since that is what the plot relys on.
It is safe to say that I really enjoyed it since I have been stuck infront of my computer. The acting was mostly good except some overacting which actually made laugh haha
The characters was well fleshed out and felt very real, they all had their own story and character development.
A big plus was the ost, so good!
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How can a near-masterpiece from 2010 age so badly?
A must-see from 2010 that's become an over-the-top vintage melodramaPLOT:
[Episode 1: Conception] The father of the main character, CEO of a backing group, couldn't have a son with his wife. He got a maid (Mi-Su) pregnant. When his wife found out, she tried to force Mi-Su to have an abortion, but Mi-Sun ran away. The wife then got pregnant by the manager (her ex-lover) and finally had a son.
[Episodes 2-6: Adolescence] 13 years later, still on the run and threatened by the manager, Mi-Sun decides to entrust her son, Tak Gu, to his father. He will have to face the hostility of the wife, the manager, the son... Finally, Mi Sun disappears, and Tak Gu sets off alone to find her.
[Episodes 7-23] Bakery apprenticeship and sibling rivalry
[ep 23 - 30] Father's stroke and Tak Gu takes over the company
+++ The actors are good and do their everything to make us believe in this silly story
BUT:
### This kind of melodrama (jealous wife, illegitimate child, etc.) isn't watchable anymore. => The narration is VERY outdated (｡ŏ﹏ŏ) The OSTs are (halas) typical from that era :(
### The characters are stupid (they talk and trust just about everybody / things are left unsaid / sentences are unfinished / ...)
- Why is Mi-Sun so afraid of Manager Han? What can he do to her? Isn't there a police force? No law? What era is this? 1980?
- The father character is TERRIBLE: cowardly, incompetent, helpless... Aren't there private detectives in 1990? He still trusts Manager Han? Doesn't he ever have any doubts?
- ML has no brain, just rage and brute force ヽ(≧Д≦)ノ The director wanted to make him someone rough and frustrated, but why is ML always yelling like he's in the army? In the second half of the series, the ML becomes Jesus Christ (the one who forgives everyone, gives a second or third chance, etc.).
- Mi-Sun (the mother) stops thinking when it comes to her son (she did meet the President, but didn't ask where (and how) her son was??).
=> GRRRRR: I'm so tired of these idiotic/stupid/naive characters... just for the sake of melodrama ヽ(≧Д≦)ノ Towards the end of the drama, the characters' behavior becomes unbearable (FF 1.5) ヽ(≧Д≦)ノ
=> What shocks me is that in 2010-2012-2013, viewers considered this series a masterpiece!
Recent reviews are much harsher. This kind of melodrama, overacted, full of shouting, crying, and underhanded dealings, just doesn't fly anymore. In 2021, "Young Lady and Gentleman" tried the formula again, and it didn't work!
My rating isn't too harsh because I know the series is 15 years old and formats have changed. Furthermore, the actors are talented and did what was asked of them.
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Must-see de 2010 devenu an over-the-place vintage melodrama. Série de 2010 très "old fashion" et qui a pris pas mal de rides :(
PLOT:
[ép 1 conception] Le père du ML, CEO d'1 gpe de backering, ne pouvait avoir de fils avec sa femme. Il a mis 1 servante enceinte (Mi-Su). Qd sa femme l'a appris, elle a voulu faire avorter Mi-Sun qui s'est enfuie. La femme se fait mettre enceinte par le manager (son ex lover) et a enfin 1 fils.
[ép 2 - 6 adolescence] 13 ans + tard, tjs en fuite & menacée par le manager, Mi-Sun décide de confier son fils Tak Gu, à son père. Il devra affronter l'hostilité de la femme, du manager, du fils ... Finalement, la mère disparait et Tak Gu part seul à sa recherche.
[ép 7 - 23 ] Apprentissage à la boulangerie et rivalités entre frères
[ép 23 - 30] AVC du père et Tak Gu à la tête de la Cie
+++ Les acteurs sont bons et font tout leur possible pour nous faire vivre cette histoire stupide
MAIS :
### Ce genre de mélodrame (femme jalouse, enfant illégitime, etc.) ne se fait plus aujourd'hui. => La narration est TRES TRES datée (｡ŏ﹏ŏ)
Les OSTs sont d'époque :(
### Les personnages sont stupides (parlent et font confiance à n'importe qui / non-dits / phrases inachevées/ ... )
- Pourquoi Mi-Sun a-t-elle peur du manager Han ? Que peut-il lui faire ? Il n'y a pas de police ? pas de loi ? C'est quelle époque ? 1980 ?
- Le personnage du père est NUL : lâche, incompétent, sans ressource ... Il n'y a pas de détective privé en 1990 ? Il continue à faire confiance au manager Han ? Il n'a jamais de doute ?
- Le ML n'a pas de cerveau, juste de la rage et de la force brute ヽ(≧Д≦)ノ Le réalisateur a voulu en faire qq1 de brut, de frustre, mais pourquoi le ML crie tjs comme s'il était à l'armée ? Dans la 2e moitié de la série, le ML devient Jésus Christ (celui qui pardonne à tus, donne une 2e ou 3e chance, etc.).
- Mi-Sun (la mère) ne réfléchit plus dès qu'il s'agit de son fils (elle a pourtant rencontré le Président, mais n'a pas demandé où était son fils ??).
=> GRRRRR : j'en ai marre des personnages débiles / stupides / naïfs ... juste pour faire du mélo ヽ(≧Д≦)ノ Vers la fin du drama, le comportement des personnages devient insupportable (FF 1.5) ヽ(≧Д≦)ノ
=> Ce qui me choque, c'est qu'en 2010-2012-2013, les viewers considéraient cette série comme un chef d’œuvre ! Les reviews récentes sont bcp plus sévères.
Ce genre de mélodrame, surjoué, plein de cris, de pleurs, de coups tordus, ne passe plus (voir en 2021, "Young Lady and Gentleman") !
Ma note n'est pas trop sévère car je sais que la série a 15 ans et que les formats ont changé. De plus, les acteurs sont talentueux et ont fait ce qu'on leur a demandé.
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The most amusing bread in the world
This drama has many typical makjang elements, but the story sucked me in with its heartbreak, secrets and courage in face of all odds. It's ten years old, but it is still the 30th highest rated Korean drama of all time.While the show features lots of delicious looking bread and dough preparation, it's evident the writer knew nothing whatsoever about bread. Having baked bread since I was 8 years old, I find the world of breadmaking portrayed here unrealistic and comical. It is not necessary or particularly helpful to have a good sense of smell when making bread. Nor does it take years and years to master the art, especially in a commercial bakery with professional equipment. However, perhaps it would take years in that particular bakery because the teacher is never once shown actually teaching anyone how to make bread. The apprentices seem to be left to flounder and scrape along on their own with no guidance. After years of working there they don't even have the least idea how to make sourdough, for goodness' sake.
Definitely watch this show for the family drama and character development, not the baking.
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I had a hard time watching the first part of the drama which sets up the characters and the villains because I can't stand watching bad things happen to little kids. And the villains do so many despicable things that I had an upset feeling in my stomach watching it. I almost dropped it. But after getting through the beginning, I enjoyed the middle and end of the drama. Though Kim Tak Gu is so good that he's very unrealistic, I have a soft spot for him because I like to believe that the qualities of hopefulness and goodness can actually be such a strength in life.
Though much of this is a stereotypical melodrama / soap opera with the archetypal good and bad characters and over-the-top plot, the baking story element gives it something different and refreshing. And without giving away the story, there are certain elements that didn't turn out in the stereotypical way as well -which I appreciated. Enjoyed this overall.
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I tried really hard to like this drama because the first few episodes seem to set up the storyline for so much potential. Unfortunately, while the premise is enticing, it reveals too much information about the characters. As a result, you can pretty much predict what will happen next in the drama. Due to the lack of any particularly surprising twists, this otherwise emotional drama ends up being rather dull.
A lot of the plot is driven by nothing other than "fate" or "sincerity" and lacks logic and reality. On many occasions, the lead character is shown to be completely incompetent, but suddenly, due to some well-timed advice or some miraculous coincidence, he suddenly pulls off some unbelievable task.
It is also quite repetitive, in that you can expect to see characters exchanging the same set of lines multiple times throughout the drama. The first time would be invigorating, the second time satisfying, and the third time tedious. Although dramatic pauses and slow speeches are sometimes necessary for effect, this drama seems to lag around for much too long and employ too many flashbacks of the first few episodes and could probably be shortened by about 15 episodes if you cut out the excessive flashbacks.
ACTING/CAST
In particular, Joo Won, Eugene, Lee Young Ah, Park Sung Woong, and the child actors pulled off their rolls spectacularly, demonstrating both the complexity and raw emotions that one would expect from individuals with their characters' past. Some of the other key actors, however, seem to be rather one-dimensional and their acting cringe-worthy. It was difficult to rate the acting in this drama though because 1) the actors are either amazing or quite lacking and 2) sometimes I can't tell if faulty performance was due to bad acting or poorly designed characters.
MUSIC
The music wasn't particularly stunning nor was it lacking. It had the characteristic courageous music at the key moments, which set up a theme for the drama. Music fits the mood of the scene.
REWATCH VALUE
This drama was predictable the first time watching it, so I doubt watching it again would be interesting.
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А взялась я смотреть этот 30-ти серийный сериал из-за Джу Вона, как-то так получилось, что дорамка оказалась единственной неотсмотренной в небольшой фильмографии актера.
Однако приятно поразил и главный положительный герой Yoon Shi Yoon, которого я, оказывается уже видела, правда с другим цветом волос, и с другим цветом он был совсем не похож на себя, так сказать.
Хороша была и третья сторона треугольника и внезапно ее выбор мне был даже приятен, хорошо, что его поддержали до конца.
О да, Джу Вон тут злодейский злодей :-D он так прекрасен в этой роли, что почти каждое его появление на экране вызывало тревожное ощущение, что сейчас он взорвется в неконтролируемый приступ гнева. Его душевное корёжение было так... ощутимо, что становилось трудно дышать.
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