Watched the first episode, I'm liking it quite a bit so far. Since comparing it with Goblin seems to be the thing to do, I will say that I prefer this couple over the one in Goblin. There's more chemistry imo. This one reminds me of a Japanese or Chinese drama with the fantasy, which I enjoy.
Jang Geun Suk doesn't need luck. He needs to start picking dramas that don't have terrible scripts. He's spent any respect he had gained with his genuinely good acting in his first few projects with so many obviously doomed duds. I wish I'd stuck around for Daebak to see if it ended up being good or not.
Yoon Shi Yoon, however, I'll agree with. He's consistently good in the things he does and he picks roles that really work for him. With Cha Tae Hyun's star power I'm really hoping that his current drama will push him back into the limelight, along with 2D1N. He deserves it.
I really liked it! It displays what I find to be a typical Korean movie trait of having a lot of very shocking imagery or gore while also focusing less on character development. Most of the details need to be filled in by the viewer, while the storytelling focus is very much on the events and the events only, rather than character's feelings and reactions to things. It's a very stark contrast to dramas.
That being said, this movie is a revenge plot. Revenge plots are always good. And there's that extra satisfying element of a forbidden romance?
As the rating dictates, this is very much a mature audience only feature, but if you're up for it it's a decent way to spend two hours.
I liked this, found the ending a little bit underwhelming/confusing though. Did On-Dal somehow come to the current time, or did the chick go back again? Kinda lame if it's the latter. And what did the very last scene mean?
I liked this nonetheless.
This is hilarious. Even the villain is hilarious. And I'm liking the main couple more than I thought I would, considering I'm not really a fan of either of the leads. Jae Jin is so adorable in this too <3
This is DEPRESSING. This is legit all of my faves.
Junsu. Ji Chang Wook. Yoo Ah In. Jang Geun Suk. Seo In Guk. Joo Won. Lee Min Ho. Kim Soo Hyun!? ALL OF FREAKING BIG BANG, WHO ARE MY HEART AND SOUL!?
The literal only way this could be worse would be if Lee Jong Suk went as well.
I really really liked it! I think I might have even liked it better than the original Hong Gil Dong, if that's possible. The romance is a little sparse, but also so freaking cute, and Yoon Kyoon Sang is one hell of a leading man. Not conventionally attractive as far as younger male actors go, but his height and frame give him a very sturdy, reliable, and a little bit of an intimidating impression. He was a wonderful choice for Gil Dong. I mean, could you see Lee Jong Suk or Kim Soo Hyun play such a character?
The music was one of my favourite aspects. I loved the catchy yet traditional sounding music.
My only complaint with this drama is that it sort of ran a little long- as much as I loved it, there were redundant elements and I felt like a lot of the drama was just... people reacting. People singing to show how unified they were. People being punished to show how unfair the government was. People standing in formation to make a point. People shaking their fists at Hong Gil Dong. They were trying really hard to make sure we knew these things, but I feel like they were a little heavy handed.
When Joon Hyung's mother was there from Canada to get money for her son's operation, I was shaking my…
Oh yeah, that's such a good point too! If she was really that strapped for cash she would have just phoned or skyped or something, rather than spend the $1,400 or so that it takes for a round trip Canada to Seoul. Sheesh.
Does anybody else feel thoroughly uncomfortable with Kim So Hyun leading in a drama?! It's like when Yeo…
...I was rather talking about my own personal surprise in how much they've matured, compared to my experiences of seeing them most often as children. In what seems like a relatively short amount of time, they've become lead actors in their own right. It was a personal anecdote, not a judgement that they're too young to play lead roles. Talk about jumping to conclusions.
I've recently gone back and have been rewatching this drama, and _oh my_. If you were like me and watched it around the time it aired, I recommend giving it a rewatch! Comparing the cast to how they are now, comparing Kpop to how it is now, comparing the feelings it gave you the first watch in contrast to the feels it gives you now.... There's such nostalgia there, and remembering how little I cared about that unknown actor Kim Soo Hyun when I started watching this blows me away when I think about how much this drama made me love him.
I don't know if I would love this drama as much if I were to watch it for the first time now, when the average quality of kdramas as a whole has risen so much, but back in the day this was a really big drama. It started a short trend of music/kpop dramas, a trend I wish would make a resurgence. This is a new(ish) classic.
Does anybody else feel thoroughly uncomfortable with Kim So Hyun leading in a drama?! It's like when Yeo Jin Goo started getting lead, adult roles... it's like, no! You're supposed to be the cute little child actor playing the younger version! You aren't supposed to be an adult!? When did you get so old!?
I digress. Maybe I've just been watching dramas too long.
Such a sweet drama. Just 100% romantic fluff. It's a good drama if you need a break from historicals or makjangs, or maybe if you just like your dramas to be a sugary little retreat from real life. The chemistry in this one is off the charts.
When Joon Hyung's mother was there from Canada to get money for her son's operation, I was shaking my head. That kid would be a Canadian citizen, and would likely be covered under our health care system. Do your research, K-drama writers!
Yoon Shi Yoon, however, I'll agree with. He's consistently good in the things he does and he picks roles that really work for him. With Cha Tae Hyun's star power I'm really hoping that his current drama will push him back into the limelight, along with 2D1N. He deserves it.
That being said, this movie is a revenge plot. Revenge plots are always good. And there's that extra satisfying element of a forbidden romance?
As the rating dictates, this is very much a mature audience only feature, but if you're up for it it's a decent way to spend two hours.
I liked this nonetheless.
Junsu. Ji Chang Wook. Yoo Ah In. Jang Geun Suk. Seo In Guk. Joo Won. Lee Min Ho. Kim Soo Hyun!? ALL OF FREAKING BIG BANG, WHO ARE MY HEART AND SOUL!?
The literal only way this could be worse would be if Lee Jong Suk went as well.
The music was one of my favourite aspects. I loved the catchy yet traditional sounding music.
My only complaint with this drama is that it sort of ran a little long- as much as I loved it, there were redundant elements and I felt like a lot of the drama was just... people reacting. People singing to show how unified they were. People being punished to show how unfair the government was. People standing in formation to make a point. People shaking their fists at Hong Gil Dong. They were trying really hard to make sure we knew these things, but I feel like they were a little heavy handed.
I don't know if I would love this drama as much if I were to watch it for the first time now, when the average quality of kdramas as a whole has risen so much, but back in the day this was a really big drama. It started a short trend of music/kpop dramas, a trend I wish would make a resurgence. This is a new(ish) classic.
I digress. Maybe I've just been watching dramas too long.