"I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect with Entertainer, and I’m pleased to find that it has a lot more heart and depth than I originally expected, between Geu-rin and Ha-neul’s tragic family problems and Seok-ho’s facing the consequences of his own actions. The teasers had me going in expecting zaniness and fun, and there’s something about the show that still leads me to think we’ll be getting plenty of that. But I was surprised by the serious topics addressed in the premiere episode — suicide, sexual assault, the illegal chart-boosting of Jackson’s song, and basically everything about Seok-ho’s awful personality and moral compass (or lack thereof). It’s not what I expected, but I think it has potential to be even better, if it can follow through on the promise of emotional exploration of all the characters. Another thing that impressed me was the cinematography — the show is shot beautifully, with interesting angles and lighting choices that really highlight the actors and emphasize the scenes quite nicely. It’s a subtle touch, but very effective in painting the background to what the characters are going through in any give moment.
At this point, I’m struggling to find anything to like about Seok-ho, and coming up empty. He’s loud, obnoxious, arrogant and manipulative, and not in the usual semi-romantic “he’ll change with the love of a good woman” kind of way we’re used to seeing in dramas. Seok-ho is just a sleazeball, breaking laws and throwing money at problems and people until he gets what he wants. He’s a user and a bully, and I actually enjoyed his world to crash down around him. Not just because you have to hit rock bottom before you can start to crawl back up, but because damn, this jerk just deserved it. I wanted to see him lose everything, and even reveled in it a little bit. It’s a credit to Ji sung’s acting prowess (though no surprise to his fans) that even while he made me feel that way about Seok-ho, there’s also a large part of me that felt for him, especially when he was just literally whimpering in fear and uncertainty.
So while I don’t like him, not one bit, I find his character oddly fascinating, like a wreck you can’t look away from. Ji sung is playing Seok-ho perfectly, with just the right balance of fake charm and cold uncaring steel to give us an anti-hero we’re going to love to hate. I almost hope he doesn’t start to reform too soon, because this sleazy scumbag is just plain fun to watch. But we’re already seeing little glimpses of humanity, such as his obvious personal care towards Jinu, and the way he seems to drop the act with Min-joo and is just himself (I’m very curious to learn more about their relationship, by the way). So I know the seeds of humanity are in there, deep down, very deep down, and watching them make their way to the surface should be a fantastic journey.
On the other hand, Geu-rin and Ha-neul are so sympathetic and interesting, and though we know less about them I’m already emotionally invested in their little lost family. All we know about them is that there was another brother who somehow died because of his musical dreams, and that it affected the whole family. Ha-neul’s insistence on following his own dream somehow contributed to their parents’ deaths, causing him to basically check out on life. I really like Kang Min-hyuk and think he’s a decent actor, so I’m particularly looking forward to watching his emotional path play out. Geu-rin seems a bit harder to get a handle on, since we still don’t know much about her other than that she obviously loves her brother very much. But I liked her spirit that we saw in the courtroom, and have a feeling that she’s going to be Ha-neul’s biggest supporter.
There’s been a lot of speculation and discussion about the love-lines in Entertainer, but honestly, the relationship that interests me the most at this early stage is the one I can see forming between Seok-ho and Ha-neul. They need each other desperately — both have lost family and friends, and are feeling adrift and alone, though for very different reasons. I can easily see Seok-ho’s misplaced affection for Jinu transferring to Ha-neul, a much more worthy recipient. And Ha-neul could use a father figure who supports his musical dreams, and teaches him that he’s not worthless because he’s had some unfortunate things happen to him. I’m very eager for these two to learn to trust and care for one another, and to find their musical dream again, together."
'Cheese In The Trap’ star Seo Kang Joon talks fan pressure and food in Singapore
Excerpt from the article:
"He said, “When the news of my casting was released, a lot of fans of the webtoon questioned if I would be able to play Baek In Ho. They already had expectations of the kind of portrayal they wanted, so in the beginning, it was quite pressurizing for me.”
With the goal of exceeding the expectations of audiences, the hardworking rookie actor worked hard to study the character and even consulted with the drama’s director to give life to what he said was his “best version of Baek In Ho”.
Having sunk deeply into the character of hotheaded rebel has also caused some changes, he shared, “I started noticing that I have started to incorporate In Ho’s rough way of speaking and swearing into whatever I am saying now.”
The actor with a dimpled smile and big brown eyes also disclosed his most memorable scene from the drama: when his character In Ho and the leading male character Yoo Jung were fighting.
Though it may not have been an action scene, Seo Kang Joon said he found it memorable because it was so sad. He felt the strained relationship between the characters and wished that both of them would be able to make up and get past their differences soon.
Explaining the appeal of ‘bad boy Baek In Ho’, the 22-year-old actor said, “He is the type of person who will take care of the person he cares about in a way that is not very obvious, but it still shows his sincerity. I think that’s his charm. He always wishes for happiness for the girl that he is in love with, and I am like that too.”
This drama is the big winner of Japan's 87th Television Drama Academy Awards.
Shitamachi Rocket won awards for Best Drama, Best Actor (Abe Hiroshi), Best Supporting Actor (Kikkawa Koji), Best Screenplay and Best Director.
http://kissasian.com/Drama/99-9-Criminal-Lawyer/Episode-10?id=29174
It's rookie actress Kim Joo Hyun. :XD
http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/06/female-lead-for-drama-remake-of-my-sassy-girl-with-joo-won-finally-chosen
Btw, the drama is gonna air in the beginning of 2017 not at the end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l6_v4Ci7ro&feature=youtu.be
Translation of the video preview
Jinu: As hyung (SH) said, I’m going to return “Don’t Touch.”
MJ: If it happens, do you go to prison?
SH: Ddandara Band has been invited to join YL Company.
HN: Why all of a sudden?
SH: I’m the same type of person as Lee Jeong Suk.
Kyle: That’s the same as throwing us away. It’s hard. If I had lived with my real parents, how would it have been? I keep thinking about that.
MJ: That pretty green umbrella. Did Green give that to him?
YS: I like Director Yeo. What do you think? Do you want to live together?
Police: Jang Hyun Su’s brother case, Shin Suk Ho confessed and surrendered himself.
Trans. by stroppyse soompi
I totally look forward to his next work. :)
Couldn't help it and made it into my new profile pic. XD
Can't wait to watch your new drama Let's Fight, Ghost <3
Can't wait to watch your new drama Let's Fight, Ghost <3
He'll make his cameo in episode 7.
http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/04/seo-kang-jun-to-make-a-cameo-appearance-on-ddanddara
This is a big improvement. Last week this drama started with just 6.2 %.
In the end, both the story and ratings have gotten better. <3
At this point, I’m struggling to find anything to like about Seok-ho, and coming up empty. He’s loud, obnoxious, arrogant and manipulative, and not in the usual semi-romantic “he’ll change with the love of a good woman” kind of way we’re used to seeing in dramas. Seok-ho is just a sleazeball, breaking laws and throwing money at problems and people until he gets what he wants. He’s a user and a bully, and I actually enjoyed his world to crash down around him. Not just because you have to hit rock bottom before you can start to crawl back up, but because damn, this jerk just deserved it. I wanted to see him lose everything, and even reveled in it a little bit. It’s a credit to Ji sung’s acting prowess (though no surprise to his fans) that even while he made me feel that way about Seok-ho, there’s also a large part of me that felt for him, especially when he was just literally whimpering in fear and uncertainty.
So while I don’t like him, not one bit, I find his character oddly fascinating, like a wreck you can’t look away from. Ji sung is playing Seok-ho perfectly, with just the right balance of fake charm and cold uncaring steel to give us an anti-hero we’re going to love to hate. I almost hope he doesn’t start to reform too soon, because this sleazy scumbag is just plain fun to watch. But we’re already seeing little glimpses of humanity, such as his obvious personal care towards Jinu, and the way he seems to drop the act with Min-joo and is just himself (I’m very curious to learn more about their relationship, by the way). So I know the seeds of humanity are in there, deep down, very deep down, and watching them make their way to the surface should be a fantastic journey.
On the other hand, Geu-rin and Ha-neul are so sympathetic and interesting, and though we know less about them I’m already emotionally invested in their little lost family. All we know about them is that there was another brother who somehow died because of his musical dreams, and that it affected the whole family. Ha-neul’s insistence on following his own dream somehow contributed to their parents’ deaths, causing him to basically check out on life. I really like Kang Min-hyuk and think he’s a decent actor, so I’m particularly looking forward to watching his emotional path play out. Geu-rin seems a bit harder to get a handle on, since we still don’t know much about her other than that she obviously loves her brother very much. But I liked her spirit that we saw in the courtroom, and have a feeling that she’s going to be Ha-neul’s biggest supporter.
There’s been a lot of speculation and discussion about the love-lines in Entertainer, but honestly, the relationship that interests me the most at this early stage is the one I can see forming between Seok-ho and Ha-neul. They need each other desperately — both have lost family and friends, and are feeling adrift and alone, though for very different reasons. I can easily see Seok-ho’s misplaced affection for Jinu transferring to Ha-neul, a much more worthy recipient. And Ha-neul could use a father figure who supports his musical dreams, and teaches him that he’s not worthless because he’s had some unfortunate things happen to him. I’m very eager for these two to learn to trust and care for one another, and to find their musical dream again, together."
LollyPip Dramabeans
It pretty much sums up how I think of the drama. :)
http://www.dramabeans.com/2016/04/palace-romance-moonlight-drawn-by-clouds-courts-kim-go-eun-probably/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bJcq4Fpebo&feature=youtu.be
(Park Bo Gum, Ahn Jae Hong, Ryu Joon Yeol, Go Gyeong Pyo)
Part 1 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3uhnni_eng-sub-160219-youth-over-flowers-africa-e01-part-1-of-4-reply-1988_travel
Part 2 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3ukfic_eng-sub-160219-youth-over-flowers-africa-e01-part-2-of-4-reply-1988_travel
Part 3 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3urqqs_eng-sub-160219-youth-over-flowers-africa-e01-part-3-of-4-reply-1988_travel
Part 4 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3urq9q_eng-sub-160219-youth-over-flowers-africa-e01-part-4-of-4-reply-1988_travel
Trans: Staff and actors. We are all family. Even if it is difficult, please watch this drama until the end.
Photo with his co-star SKJ
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCRyuyYtCN3/?taken-by=wm_company
Hoping to see him in a lead role soon. ❤
Excerpt from the article:
"He said, “When the news of my casting was released, a lot of fans of the webtoon questioned if I would be able to play Baek In Ho. They already had expectations of the kind of portrayal they wanted, so in the beginning, it was quite pressurizing for me.”
With the goal of exceeding the expectations of audiences, the hardworking rookie actor worked hard to study the character and even consulted with the drama’s director to give life to what he said was his “best version of Baek In Ho”.
Having sunk deeply into the character of hotheaded rebel has also caused some changes, he shared, “I started noticing that I have started to incorporate In Ho’s rough way of speaking and swearing into whatever I am saying now.”
The actor with a dimpled smile and big brown eyes also disclosed his most memorable scene from the drama: when his character In Ho and the leading male character Yoo Jung were fighting.
Though it may not have been an action scene, Seo Kang Joon said he found it memorable because it was so sad. He felt the strained relationship between the characters and wished that both of them would be able to make up and get past their differences soon.
Explaining the appeal of ‘bad boy Baek In Ho’, the 22-year-old actor said, “He is the type of person who will take care of the person he cares about in a way that is not very obvious, but it still shows his sincerity. I think that’s his charm. He always wishes for happiness for the girl that he is in love with, and I am like that too.”
http://news.yahoo.com/cheese-in-the-trap-star-seo-kang-joon-talks-fan-005225552.html
gooddrama.net
Shitamachi Rocket won awards for Best Drama, Best Actor (Abe Hiroshi), Best Supporting Actor (Kikkawa Koji), Best Screenplay and Best Director.
Congratulations!