Average script, I wonder if characters IQ drop as story progresses or it was like that way right from start. Plus,…
For all its pluses and minuses (of which I couldn’t find any), it’s a well executed, light and endearing drama. 12 years later people love it for the first time Others find time to rewatch it for the nostalgia - the story, how they originally connected with the MLs, the music, etc., and it’s nostalgia. It’s like listening to one of your favorite songs from your younger days - it might be dated to someone else, but it holds a special place in your heart (for any number of reasons). For me, it’s a perfect 10.
he's greattt in all of them tbh .. but if you want action then go for K2
I’ve only watch 8 JCW dramas. The K2 was my second JCW drama and I really, really liked him in that one. I thought his Chemistry with Song Yeon Ah (villainess) was even better than with Lim Yoon A (not bad chemistry w/ LYA but that’s my opinion). The Worst of Evil was gritty. He was excellent in that one along with his Bromance with Wi Ha Joon. I can’t do it. I can’t watch 58 episodes of Empress Ki, but my sister said he was excellent in that one too. Maybe I’ll watch on ff.
Finally completed this drama, honestly it took me a couple of tries to get into it, always stopped at ep2 but…
If you have watched a lot of PMW dramas, maybe you’ll agree with me that this is her most uniquely played role. I also loved her in WWWSK but I think she outdid herself as Chae Yeong Sin.
12 years later i still love rewatching this show, i havent found any that hits the same way (could be the nostalgia)…
I can relate. I’ve only been watching KDramas for about 18-19 months but I’ve already watched Healer 3 times. I came to MDL today to look up Healer to see where it’s streaming, because I’m thinking of watching it again soon, and saw your post. It’s such an enjoyable watch. I wouldn’t change anything about the drama itself. The only thing I’ll say is I would have liked more screen time with mother and daughter (trying not to give anything away). It’s my favorite drama for both leads - and for PMY, I LOVED What’s wrong with Secretary Kim. Excellent chemistry between JCW and PMY. And I think Yoo Ji Tae was perfectly cast as Kim Mun Ho. When I suggest people watch it I say it’s a love story between three people but it’s not a love-triangle.
It will definitely be interesting to see how this story is executed in a totally non-Korean setting. Read where the actresses were excited to wear the clothes/costumes.
This is the first 16 episode drama I watched in one sitting. I enjoyed it that much. But was it a romance or friendship, though? Maybe a Fromance. How’s that? I’ve seen a total of 5 Fromances recently. Black (not billed as a romance but had all the leanings, plus he did sort of brush his lips against hers in a fall); My Troublesome Star; When a man Falls in Love; and The Great Show. Same ML in all 4 of these. With the exception of Black, the there was not one kiss yet they are listed as Romances along with other genres. I pretty much left American TV for the gratituitous (sp) skin and sex. But a kiss (just one, and it doesn’t even have to be super long and sloppy) at some point is normal for a romance’s development. Without that it seems like a platonic relationship.
Recall the real Codename 66’s younger brother? He popped up in ep 9. I’m certain he’ll be back in ep 10. Plus Gold teeth should be making his stage left entrance in ep 10. I feel we’re being set up for season 2. And if there’s a season 2 then Agent Kim CANNOT DIE!!!
I like it when a drama recognises that it just looks ridiculous trying to make product placements appear natural,…
Totally agree. I’ve seen them before in countless dramas but this is the first drama that instigated an Amazon purchase of KOPIKO just to see what they taste like.
Dropping after 4th episode is fine but a 1 rating is not fair to the full drama itself. My objection isn’t to your POV. But your POV after 4 episodes should be placed in the Comments section.
ep 8 beginning is stupid. So evil S Korea sold him to evil N Korea and then we get to see some literally insane…
I admit it has disturbed me a bit, especially beg of Ep 8. But I think that was some of the director’s intention. Some KDramas use over the top stories to communicate deeper truths. Agent Kim is one of them. I can’t take the drama itself too seriously but I can glean the underlying truths. Respectfully posted.
@Lee Jun Ho Amazing! Respect to you for all your hard work putting this information together. Thank you for sharing it here in MDL. Your post should help answer questions for anybody who is or has honestly remained in doubt about KSH.
I was new to KDramas last year when I learned about KSH and this scandal (about 2 months into it by then). I have followed this case very closely ever since.
I have mentioned in other posts on other platforms where my doubts of KSH’s guilt stemmed from several issues, but primarily around the ability for such a relationship between two well known celebrities to exist, secretly, based on public information about their many respective projects, etc. It made no sense to me, given how celebrities lives are managed, for them to have had a relationship when she was 15-17, unnoticed by others in the profession. Surely someone with a conscience about KSR’s age would have confronted KSH and/or notified the authorities - especially her parents!
Another reason for my doubts of his guilt came from a clinical professional friend who confirmed my understanding that the serious labels ‘pedophile’ and ‘groomer’ cannot be determined without criminal and or psychological examination. To accuse someone of either of these without proof is a-kin to defamation - even for public figures. Those labels are so serious that, when ‘haters’ use them so callously in these posts about KSH, it is understandable (and I believe appropriate) that his supporters -who have kept themselves knowledgeable about this case- get inflamed and shoot posts back at them.
You have articulated what I had thought, and so much more, far better than I ever could have. Along with all the other supporters, I am pleased the allegations against KSH have been legally proven false and that the main accuser is behind bars awaiting his day in court.
I am not an anti-fan of Kim Sae Ron. She was valuable human being and a highly talented actress who left this world far too early. My support for KSH and his innocence in no way reflects on my absolute sorrow for her tragic passing. I know I am not alone in those feelings. May she rest in peace.
The first scene in Ep 8 - I was horrified. So Ji Sub is such a greate actor!! Throughout this entire drama, you can feel his emotions right along with him.
It’s my favorite drama for both leads - and for PMY, I LOVED What’s wrong with Secretary Kim.
Excellent chemistry between JCW and PMY. And I think Yoo Ji Tae was perfectly cast as Kim Mun Ho. When I suggest people watch it I say it’s a love story between three people but it’s not a love-triangle.
I feel we’re being set up for season 2. And if there’s a season 2 then Agent Kim CANNOT DIE!!!
Amazing! Respect to you for all your hard work putting this information together. Thank you for sharing it here in MDL. Your post should help answer questions for anybody who is or has honestly remained in doubt about KSH.
I was new to KDramas last year when I learned about KSH and this scandal (about 2 months into it by then). I have followed this case very closely ever since.
I have mentioned in other posts on other platforms where my doubts of KSH’s guilt stemmed from several issues, but primarily around the ability for such a relationship between two well known celebrities to exist, secretly, based on public information about their many respective projects, etc. It made no sense to me, given how celebrities lives are managed, for them to have had a relationship when she was 15-17, unnoticed by others in the profession. Surely someone with a conscience about KSR’s age would have confronted KSH and/or notified the authorities - especially her parents!
Another reason for my doubts of his guilt came from a clinical professional friend who confirmed my understanding that the serious labels ‘pedophile’ and ‘groomer’ cannot be determined without criminal and or psychological examination. To accuse someone of either of these without proof is a-kin to defamation - even for public figures. Those labels are so serious that, when ‘haters’ use them so callously in these posts about KSH, it is understandable (and I believe appropriate) that his supporters -who have kept themselves knowledgeable about this case- get inflamed and shoot posts back at them.
You have articulated what I had thought, and so much more, far better than I ever could have. Along with all the other supporters, I am pleased the allegations against KSH have been legally proven false and that the main accuser is behind bars awaiting his day in court.
I am not an anti-fan of Kim Sae Ron. She was valuable human being and a highly talented actress who left this world far too early. My support for KSH and his innocence in no way reflects on my absolute sorrow for her tragic passing. I know I am not alone in those feelings. May she rest in peace.
Jang.