Some interesting things I found out. The writer of Healer, Song Ji Na, also wrote the drama from 1995, Sandglass. Apparently, that drama was so popular, businesses would shut down early just so that people could go home to watch. That drama is still considered to be one of the best even in today's terms. Well 20 years later, Healer is that to us.
Her other drama Eyes of Dawn is also considered to be one of the best Korean dramas. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find that one. She's really good!
So I started Sandglass. The actor who plays Kim Moon Sik plays one of the lead roles in that one. That one takes place during the 1970-80's. Which if you know a little bit of Korean history, was a very tumultuous and dark time politically. I really appreciate how writer-nim refers to those eras.
This drama is like someone heard all my thoughts and wishes and wrote it down. There are 14 episodes out but even…
I did the same thing. I normally do not write comments on dramabeans but I've been drawn to with this series. I had a general sense of how I wanted things to happen and I seriously loved the way writer-nim fulfilled my wishes. On an already awesome drama, it sealed this drama as being most memorable. And Ji Chang Wook's acting there... I don't think I could spazz enough.
So I'll stop drooling. Anyways...yes...Cruel City was an amazing ride as well. Unforgettable characters.
This drama ruined me on so many levels, like seriously I tried watching other airing dramas that are pretty good…
I think I've gone crazy. I've repeated it on Viki several times. Then I saw the clip on fb and had to repeat it on there a few times also. I checked here for any new comments...watched it again. Went to dramabeans to read the comments, watched it again. Grabbed a screencap for my desktop...reso not good enough. So I downloaded the ep and took a screencap off of there..plus watched it again too. I'm pretty sure I'll be grinning like crazy at random moments throughout the day when my mind happens to go back to that scene. Is that what happens to an addict? This uncontrollable need for Healer. Well I'm glad that at least a few of you have done that.
This drama is like someone heard all my thoughts and wishes and wrote it down. There are 14 episodes out but even…
Me too about all my wishes. And then some wishes improved upon. The thing about this drama is that the writing is actually really good AND it's crazy addicting. Plus great characters... acting... You get to have it all with this one.
I try to watch something else while I wait... But if any character's name has Seo Jung or Hoo... I think... Jung Hoo? Like Punch. Happened to me 3 times in the first 3 minutes so I turned it off and watched Healer again.
My interpretation was that...
You know how Jin Woo's case was lost? During those years in Korea's history, there was much opposition to the democracy movement. As they would say, it was like an egg hitting the boulder. The idea of changing the world was scoffed at. There were very few who supported Song Woo Seok..much less that ideal. This was while Korea was under the authoritarian leader Chun Doo Hwan.
The very end happens years later. Song Woo Seok is still fighting for democracy and is arrested. The roll call (which just kept going til the credits) are the people who supported him. To me, it was showing how much times had changed in just the few years.
26 Years sounds like something I would want to watch. Particularly because I find the events and impact of May 18 very interesting. I've seen the other two...great movies.
A movie similar to The Crucible is Hope, just not as dark and gritty. Although the subject is serious, there is more focus on...hope.
National Security 1985 is another one I will never forget. That one is a VERY difficult watch as it is graphic; but for me, the story is important to be shared. I read up on the guy's life a bit and it broke my heart.
And finally there is Han Gong Ju. That one praised much by critics. All 3 are based on true stories.
I read bad reviews for The Pirates. If you're looking for a good mainstream Korean movie, Haemoo (Sea Fog) was liked by critics. Unfortunately, that movie was released during a really bad time for Korea which is why it fared so poorly at the box office. A Hard Day is a good watch too.
I watched Roaring Currents in the theaters and thought it was just okay. Great effects though. But it seems like it was made more for a Korean audience.
Her other drama Eyes of Dawn is also considered to be one of the best Korean dramas. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find that one. She's really good!
So I started Sandglass. The actor who plays Kim Moon Sik plays one of the lead roles in that one. That one takes place during the 1970-80's. Which if you know a little bit of Korean history, was a very tumultuous and dark time politically. I really appreciate how writer-nim refers to those eras.
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So I'll stop drooling. Anyways...yes...Cruel City was an amazing ride as well. Unforgettable characters.
I try to watch something else while I wait... But if any character's name has Seo Jung or Hoo... I think... Jung Hoo? Like Punch. Happened to me 3 times in the first 3 minutes so I turned it off and watched Healer again.
You know how Jin Woo's case was lost? During those years in Korea's history, there was much opposition to the democracy movement. As they would say, it was like an egg hitting the boulder. The idea of changing the world was scoffed at. There were very few who supported Song Woo Seok..much less that ideal. This was while Korea was under the authoritarian leader Chun Doo Hwan.
The very end happens years later. Song Woo Seok is still fighting for democracy and is arrested. The roll call (which just kept going til the credits) are the people who supported him. To me, it was showing how much times had changed in just the few years.
A movie similar to The Crucible is Hope, just not as dark and gritty. Although the subject is serious, there is more focus on...hope.
National Security 1985 is another one I will never forget. That one is a VERY difficult watch as it is graphic; but for me, the story is important to be shared. I read up on the guy's life a bit and it broke my heart.
And finally there is Han Gong Ju. That one praised much by critics. All 3 are based on true stories.
I watched Roaring Currents in the theaters and thought it was just okay. Great effects though. But it seems like it was made more for a Korean audience.