I envy those who have never watched the original and become blown away by the introductory episodes of the Korean remake. I remember how I felt watching the US version's pilot episodes and got immediately hooked. I hope viewers are enjoying the same ride I did.
Park Hyung Sik delivered well albeit giving the role Yeon Woo a slightly different flavor than the original Mike Ross. Maybe it's Hyung-sik's innocent boy charms still sticking onto him, but it does work quite well in the Korean/Asian context. Loved his interactions with grandma.
Jang Dong Gun is also doing quite well so far as Harvey Specter's Korean counterpart Kyung Seok, but not quite the rich playboy of the original character. Perhaps it's being toned down on purpose, and I'm actually digging it because it just means that I can watch the Korean Suits with the kiddos playing in the same room.
Love the cinematography and feel of the series so far. I hope the ratings will improve, although I understand that law-themed dramas would find it difficult to hit the same highs as your typical rom-coms. For me personally though, I do get a little impatient with rom-coms unless they have other elements moving the story along, like an intrigue or paranormal constant throughout the series. And I've always loved legal and investigative themes. Suits hits all the right cerebral spots for me so I am looking forward to a wonderful, Hyung-sik laced journey.
I'd say another issue people have is that they just don't want to get Netflix. I know you said there's other great…
@Sausage Daddy - For you it is $5. For Malaysians like me it's MYR33 for basic Netflix subscription. That amount would probably get us 3 or 4 decent meals. So there are some who would not consider it all that affordable, unfortunately
Go Ah Ra's crying gets me punching a wall each and every time in ALL her dramas and movies. Has she no other method of crying?? Anybody who remembers her from Hwarang will get what I mean.
Having said that, the movie itself was okay. The plot was a bit predictable and there were a few draggy moments. The saving grace had been Yoo Seung Ho who practically carried the entire movie on his back. Great cinematography too. Watch this on a slow weekend afternoon, just to pass time.
omg---I have that slated to watch and the main reason I'm holding off is because emotionally I need a break from…
I totally get your "taking a break from Yoo Ah In" point! That was exactly how it was for me after Dragons. So much that I had to turn to something light and fluffy, with eye-candies aplenty (Descendants of the Sun, lol) just to rinse the intensity off! Some of the scenes in Dragons even had required me to hit the pause button because I realized I needed to breathe, heh heh.
Your review reminded me of another character portrayed by Yoo Ah In - the infamous Yi Bang-Won of Six Flying Dragons. The gradual change of Yi Bang-Won's character happened over a series of logical developments and circumstances. It's a drama I highly recommend watching, with on-point character development and portrayal of both main and side characters alike. Just soldier through the first 3 or 4 introductory episodes when the characters are in their childhood/youth and the rest of the journey will be a hell of an emotional roller-coaster ride. Well at least it was for me. Yoo Ah-In was truly phenomenal in this. Just be prepared for the length though, at 50 episodes. But somehow I had wanted it to last longer.
Oh and by the way, you'll also love "Rebel's" Yoon Gyun Sang's character in this drama series too.
Watching this right after Rebel: The Thief Who Stole The People. Kim Jung Hyun's transformation from Mori to Dong Goo is an experience akin to surrealism...
Did it get better for you? I'm glad i stuck to it. Song Seung Heon alone made it worthwhile.
I thought of switching to something light and easy with a liberal application of eye candies, so I'm checking out Descendants of the Sun since it seems quite popular.
Did it get better for you? I'm glad i stuck to it. Song Seung Heon alone made it worthwhile.
I love, love, love Gil Tae Mi! Never before had I wanted a villain to remain alive, heh heh.
I'm on Episode 45 now, and already feeling a lot of heart break. I do know more or less how the history went, but it is truly painful to watch Bang Won's slow but inevitable descent into darkness.
Strangely enough, I'm still on Team Bang Won, for better or worse. I guess that's the power wielded by the storyteller. The pen indeed is mightier in this case.
Credit of course, goes to Yoo Ah-In's portrayal. He WAS Yi Bang Won
Yosh, Six Flying Dragons has been on my ptw list for quite some time, just couldn't find that one tipping point…
Currently on Episode 40, and I too, regret not watching this earlier. Been a roller-coaster ride so far, the raves truly justified. Yoo Ah-in's performance deserves an "Oscar," no kidding.
started this with no expectation. brilliantly written. one of those unusual characters for the lead. I can say…
Maybe it's my age, but I find it sad that people today want everything fast-paced. For me this series is like reading a good novel. I love it that they take the time to flesh out each character, even the ones with supporting roles. 20 episodes feels just right for me, although I am only at episode 10 at the moment. I hate it when a potentially good storyline is rushed through for the sake of pacing. But that's just me I guess
Not really a strong case of the SLS, but I thought Jung Hae-In gave Lee Jong-Suk a good run for his money in While You Were Sleeping. I just wanted Woo Tak to find his own happy ending so badly
Did it get better for you? I'm glad i stuck to it. Song Seung Heon alone made it worthwhile.
Speaking of sageuks, I'll be starting on Six Flying Dragons. Heard some pretty good things about the series. I hope I can handle the whopping 50 episodes though!
Did it get better for you? I'm glad i stuck to it. Song Seung Heon alone made it worthwhile.
I think it's natural to be confused by the names, us being non-koreans, heh heh. About the old lady, they did make some subtle reference to her in one of the flashbacks taking place in their underworld. I think you gave it a fair rating; given the the questionable directive decisions that churned out that unfortunate ending. Overall though, it was a series worth watching, if only for the brilliance of SSH carrying everything on his back as 444. Oh and I loved the development of his friendship with the rest of the Backup Team too.
I'm only watching this drama series now, in 2018 and have survived up to Episode 13 somehow. Seriously thinking of dropping it, as my eyes couldn't take so much rolling around in their sockets anymore. Convoluted and ridiculous plot lines with too much going on. The premise and outset had so much potential that it was such a shame to see the series unraveling so out of control as early as in the second quarter through the episodes.
I would have been contented having it only focused on how an asylum seeker finds a second chance at life despite the misconceptions of the people around him, and using his skills and integrity of character to win them over and gaining a new love after coming to terms with losing the first while finding the culprit behind the conspiracy that had left him and his father in North Korea. The first girlfriend plot should have ended in Budapest to serve as another poignant sacrifice for Park Hoon's survival.
The malpractice at the hospital could have been scaled down to just focus on the one involving Dr Han's father's death and what went behind the scenes in covering it up. So much fleshing out of the characters could have happened had they simplified the plot. So much talent wasted for the sake of misplaced narrative grandeur. Now what we get is one hot, jumbled mess.
Park Hyung Sik delivered well albeit giving the role Yeon Woo a slightly different flavor than the original Mike Ross. Maybe it's Hyung-sik's innocent boy charms still sticking onto him, but it does work quite well in the Korean/Asian context. Loved his interactions with grandma.
Jang Dong Gun is also doing quite well so far as Harvey Specter's Korean counterpart Kyung Seok, but not quite the rich playboy of the original character. Perhaps it's being toned down on purpose, and I'm actually digging it because it just means that I can watch the Korean Suits with the kiddos playing in the same room.
Love the cinematography and feel of the series so far. I hope the ratings will improve, although I understand that law-themed dramas would find it difficult to hit the same highs as your typical rom-coms. For me personally though, I do get a little impatient with rom-coms unless they have other elements moving the story along, like an intrigue or paranormal constant throughout the series. And I've always loved legal and investigative themes. Suits hits all the right cerebral spots for me so I am looking forward to a wonderful, Hyung-sik laced journey.
Having said that, the movie itself was okay. The plot was a bit predictable and there were a few draggy moments. The saving grace had been Yoo Seung Ho who practically carried the entire movie on his back. Great cinematography too. Watch this on a slow weekend afternoon, just to pass time.
Oh and by the way, you'll also love "Rebel's" Yoon Gyun Sang's character in this drama series too.
I'm on Episode 45 now, and already feeling a lot of heart break. I do know more or less how the history went, but it is truly painful to watch Bang Won's slow but inevitable descent into darkness.
Strangely enough, I'm still on Team Bang Won, for better or worse. I guess that's the power wielded by the storyteller. The pen indeed is mightier in this case.
Credit of course, goes to Yoo Ah-In's portrayal. He WAS Yi Bang Won
I would have been contented having it only focused on how an asylum seeker finds a second chance at life despite the misconceptions of the people around him, and using his skills and integrity of character to win them over and gaining a new love after coming to terms with losing the first while finding the culprit behind the conspiracy that had left him and his father in North Korea. The first girlfriend plot should have ended in Budapest to serve as another poignant sacrifice for Park Hoon's survival.
The malpractice at the hospital could have been scaled down to just focus on the one involving Dr Han's father's death and what went behind the scenes in covering it up. So much fleshing out of the characters could have happened had they simplified the plot. So much talent wasted for the sake of misplaced narrative grandeur. Now what we get is one hot, jumbled mess.
Sorry for ranting.