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18 Year Old Bride
(a.k.a. Sweet 18)
KBS 2003
Starring:
Yoon Jung Sook ~
Han Ji Hae (Hye)
Kwon Kyuk Jun ~
Lee Dong Jun
General Synopsis:
Living life as a
responsibility-free high school senior, Jung Sook gets into
trouble when she is caught dancing at a night club by a
district attorney. But that is just the beginning of
surprises in her life...she finds out that when she was a
baby, her grandfather set up
an arranged marriage...to an older man!
This drama is about Jung
Sook's trials in avoiding the arranged marriage while trying
to find the "true love" she literally bumped into on the
street. But ultimately, the discovery of love in an
unexpected place is sweet to watch.
A story of immaturity,
coming of age and the realization of true love.
Review:
Excellent -
but probably geared more for females than males. It's
not a serious drama, nor is it straight comedy, but a
delightful mix of the two.
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A Delicious Proposal
MBC Starring:
Hyo Dong ~
Jung Joon
Hee Ae ~ Song Ye Jin
Shin Ae ~ So Yu Jin
~ So Ji Sub
~ Ji Sung
Delivery guy ~ Kwon Sang Woo
Hyo Dong's
father ~ Park Geun Hyung
General Synopsis:
Any
Korean drama fan looking at the cast of A Delicious
Proposal will certainly be intrigued. This is in fact the
debut drama of Son Ye Jin, who would later go on to star in
film April Snow and drama Alone in Love. You
also get to see the early days of some young actors who would
later become mainstays of the industry, including So Ji Sub (Sorry,
I Love You), Ji Sung (All In), and particularly
Kwon Sang Woo who plays a delivery guy in this drama. A
Delicious Proposal was directed by Park Sung Soo of the
masterpiece Ruler of Your Own World, and written by Kim
In Young of The Secret Lovers.
Hyo Dong
(Jung Joon, Strange Man, Strange Woman) treats his
customers like kings and serves the best Chinese food in the
area, but his restaurant has been struggling for some time.
Built on dedication and decades of hard works by his
father(veteran Park Geun Hyung), the restaurant has been
declining due to the aggressive techniques of their rivals. In
the midst of this competition, Hyo Dong gets to know Hee Ae
(Son Ye Jin), a charming young girl who frequents the same
cooking class. They also meet Shin Ae (So Yu Jin, Seoul
1945), a poor student with a big dream and lots of
determination. Hyo Dong falls for Hee Ae, but when he finds
out who her father is and how he's connected to his recent
troubles, things start to get a little more complicated.
This
edition includes the following special features:
20-minute Footage of Sad Love Story
20-minute Footage of Jumong
Review:
Excellent
- I remember this drama when it showed years ago. I
loved it and really enjoyed Jung Joon and So Yu Jin.
From what I remember, there were definitely comedic parts
mixed with drama.
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A Love to Kill
Starring:
Bok Ku ~ Rain (Bi)
Han Dan Jung ~ Kim Sa Rang
Cha Eun Suk ~ Shin Min Ah
Kim Jun Sung ~ Lee Ki Woo
General Synopsis:
Rain plays Bok Ku, an
orphan who has sworn to spend the rest of his life with his
childhood friend Han Da Jung (Kim Sa Rang), to repay her for
saving his life many years previously. However, much against
his will Bok Ku falls in love with his own brother's
ex-girlfriend. Her name is Cha Eun Suk (Shin Min Ah) and is a
famous actress. Bok Ku secretly blames her for his brother's
accident that has now left him in a coma. He wrongly believes
that she betrayed him and swears revenge. Bok Ku gets a job
working as her bodyguard so that he can be close by, and
inadvertently falls for her.
Eun Suk, however is
stuck in an engagement against her will. Kim Jun Sung (Lee Ki
Woo), heir to a huge family conglomerate - The Hankuk Group -
is caught with Eun Suk, and so to avoid a scandal that could
damage his family and his company, the couple are forced to
get engaged.
Review:
Good -
If you're a Rain/Bi fan, you definitely have to see it.
For me, it was too violent and too dark. I didn't like it.
The actors did a good job in their roles, but it was
definitely not a "must watch" drama for me.
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A Place
to Call Home
Starring:
General Synopsis:
Review:
Not Reviewed
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Air City
MBC 2007
Starring:
Han Do-Kyung ~ Choi Ji Woo
Kim Ji-Sung ~ Lee Jung Jae
Ha Joon ~ Lee Jin Wook
Myung Woo ~
Moon Jung Hee
General Synopsis:
 It's
been a long wait, but Choi Ji Woo finally returns to Korean
television with the highly anticipated MBC drama Air City.
With the Incheon International Airport as backdrop, the drama
follows the work and romance of four airport personnel. Choi
Ji Woo stars as Han Do Kyung, a level-headed operations chief
who remains cool and calm under all circumstances - until she
falls for rash government agent Kim Ji Sung played by movie
star Lee Jung Jae (Typhoon), in his first drama role in
nine years. Adding to her confusion are her evolving
friendships with longtime friend Ha Joon (Lee Jin Wook,
Someday) and airport director Myung Woo (Moon Jung Hee,
Alone in Love), who happens to be Ji Sung's ex-girlfriend.
Boosting the drama's draw even further is screenwriter Choi
Wan Kyu, the man behind Jumong, Hur Jun, and
countless other popular dramas.
Review:
Very Good - I
enjoyed this drama. It's one of the few in
recent times that has grabbed my attention. Uber-skinny
Choi Ji Woo does a great job in this thoroughly enjoyable
drama. Eye candy in the form of Lee Jung Jae also give
us great acting. There were a few spots it was a little
draggy, but overall, I enjoyed watching Choi Ji Woo and Lee
Jung Jae.
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All About Eve
MBC 2000
Starring:
Jin Sun Mi ~ Chae Rim
Huh Young Mi ~ Kim So Yeon
Kim Woo Jin ~ Han Jae Suk
Yoon Hyung Chul ~
Jang Dong Gun
General Synopsis:
 Sun
Mi lives a princess life with her widowed father, until an
accident at his company brings change to her life. Young
Mi, the same age as Sun Mi, hasn't had an easy life and
immediately feels compelled to compete with Sun Mi in every
aspect of life.
This is a tale of love
and deceit. How much can a person endure before breaking down?
What would be an unforgivable act?
A story of heartbreak,
of unfaltering love and of sacrifice, it is a compelling story
to watch.
Review:
Very Good
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All In
SBS 2003
Starring:
Kim In Ha ~
Lee Byung Hun
Min Su Yon (Angela) ~
Song Hae Gyo
Choi Jung
Won ~
Ji Sung
Suh Jin Hee ~
Park Sol Mi
Synopsis:
As a young boy, In Ha
learns the "art" of cheating at cards, while helping his
uncle. He also become proficient at getting into
trouble, which seems to follow him everywhere, whether he
wants it or not.
To his dismay, cards
seem to be his only hope in escaping the trouble of his youth,
but they bring him nothing but pain. Instead of letting
this "talent" get him down, he turns his pain into
perserverance and eventually.....peace?
It's a sad story of good
trying to triumph, but evil keeps staying alive - sabotaging
his every effort at a "normal" life.
Review:
Very Good -
this would be excellent except for the violence and the
"American" extras overact (i.e., can't act). This is a "must
see" for men.
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Alone in Love
SBS 2006
Starring:
Lee Dong-jin ~
Gam Woo Sung
Yoo Eun-ho ~ Son Ye Jin
Gong Joon-pyo ~ Gong Hyung Jin
Yoo Ji-ho ~ Lee Ha Na
Kim Mi-yeon ~ Oh Yoon Ah
Jo Eun-sol ~ Jin Ji Hee
Min Hyun-joong ~ Lee Jin Wook
Synopsis:
Alone In Love
is the story of a divorced couple who are still struggling to
let go of each other. The drama series follows the couple, Eun
Ho and Dong Jin, two ordinary people - not particularly
attractive or successful - as they meet and fall in love. The
couple get married but when an unforeseen tragedy casts a
shadow over their relationship, they agree to cut their losses
and get a divorce. But the bond between them is too strong and
they are unable to leave each other alone, persistently
invading each other's life, offering support, comfort, even
matchmaking for the other. But why? If they accept the fact
they are destined to be together they will be forced to face
their past and confront the tragedy they have spent three
years trying to forget about!
Big screen superstars
Son Yae Jin (April Snow, The Art Of Seduction,
Summer Scent) and Gam Woo Sung (King And The Clown)
star as Eun Ho and Dong Jin, alongside Lee Jin Wook and Oh
Yoon Ah (Old Miss Diary) as their new potential love
interests.
Review:
Good.
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April Snow
Movie
Starring:
In Su ~ Bae
Yong Jun
Seo Young ~ Son Yae Jin
Synopsis:
 The
allure of forbidden love reigns supreme in the long-awaited
motion picture, April Snow! Mega-popular actor Bae Yong
Joon, star of the smash hit Korean drama Winter Sonata,
headlines this highly anticipated romance directed by Heo Jin
Ho, the man behind such acclaimed films as One Fine Spring
Day and Christmas in August.
Released in
Korea and Japan simultaneously, the film centers on In Su (Bae
Yong Joon) as he travels to Korea's east coast after
discovering that his wife Su Jin (Im Sang Hyo) was critically
injured in a car accident. To In Su's surprise, it seems that
she was traveling with a man named Kyung Ho (Ryoo Seung Soo,
from The President's Barber), and both of them now lie
in the operating room as they undergo treatment for their
injuries. While waiting for news of his wife's condition,
In-Su meets the man's wife, Seo-Young (Son Ye Jin, from A
Moment to Remember) and together, the two of them piece
together the devastating truth: their spouses were carrying on
an affair.
Deeply upset by
this shocking revelation, the duo's world spins out of
control, as they both come to grips with their feelings of
sorrow and betrayal. After several chance encounters, the two
become closer. Both stay at the same dingy motel, and soon
enough, they forge a deep connection. Will they act on their
feelings for each other? And if they do succumb to their
passions, will it be out of revenge or out of love? The
answers await in Heo Jin Ho's April Snow, the stirring
romance that swept Asia by storm!
Review:
Not
reviewed.
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Dream Racer
(Asphalt Man)
SBS
Starring:
~ Lee
Byung Hun
~ Lee Young Ae
~ Jung Woo Sung
Synopsis:
Lee Byung Hun
stars as a young car designer who desires to start his own car
company in Korea. He tries to get assistance from his father,
but the family is troubled. His younger brother (Jung Woo
Sung) hates their father, and splits to the U.S. to become
a car racer. Meanwhile, his sister (Lee
Young Ae)
flees to the US after conceiving a child with a US army
soldier. Can this family achieve their dreams without coming
apart at the seams?
Review:
Not
reviewed.
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The Autumn of Chief Hong
SBS 2004
Starring:
Hong Sang
Soo ~ Choi Bool Am
(Hong Sang Soo's Wife)
~ Kim Hye Jia
Synopsis:
In celebration of their
anniversary, SBS produced The Autumn of Chief Hong, a
very special drama broadcast in November of 2004. Veteran
actor Choi Bool Am stars as Hong Sang Soo, who's just retired
from his longtime job as chief of a police box. He and his
wife (Kim Hye Jia) have scrimped and saved for years in order
to pay for their children's education...but the kids may not
necessarily agree with that! A family drama dealing with the
common, but still very potent issues of family breakdown,
generation gaps, and the upcoming twilight of our lives,
The Autumn of Chief Hong earned an audience rating of more
than 20%, and also won an award for drama from the
Broadcasting Committee Awards in Korea.
Review:
Not Reviewed.
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Autumn In My Heart
KBS 2000
Starring:
Yun Joon
Suh ~
Song Seung Hun
Yun/Choi
Eun Suh ~
Song Hae Gyo
Han Tae
Suk ~
Won Bin
Synopsis:
Eun Suh lived a
wonderful life with her parents and brother Joon Suh, until
something happened that changed her life forever. She
went from an idyllic, happy childhood to one filled with
strife, hard work and misery - and seemingly unloved in the
new circumstances.
Although she
lives her life cheerfully and without regret, she is
continually thwarted in achieving true happiness.
A sorrowful
story that stays tragic.
Review:
Very
Good - be
prepared to shed a few tears. I was most impressed with
the children's acting in the first few episodes - excellent!
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Bad Couple
SBS 2007
Starring:
Han Young ~ Choi
Jung Yoon
Kim Dang-ja ~ Shin Eun Kyung
Kim Se-yeon Chae Min Suh
Na Dol-soon ~ Byun Jung Soo
Choi Gi-chan ~ Ryu Soo Young
Synopsis:
No synopsis.
Review:
Not reviewed.
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Bad Guy
a.k.a Robber
SBS 2007
Starring:
Oh Joon ~ Jang Hyuk
Young Soo ~ Kim Eun Joo
Dal Lae ~ Lee Da Hae
Soon Som ~ Han Hye Sook
Synopsis:
Jang
Hyuk ,who made a stunning career comeback with 2007 sleeper
hit Thank You, stars in the new SBS melodrama Bad
Guy (a.k.a. Robber). The story paints the
remarkable transformation of a down-on-luck swindler into a
man of integrity through his discovery of love and happiness
brought on by a naive but high-spirited single mom. Jang Hyuk,
who became both a husband and a father in 2008, delivers a
superb performance as a shrewd slick-talking con-man who makes
a cheap living swindling money from love-hungry women. My
Girl's feisty and bubbly Lee Da Hae conveys much realism
in her portrayal of a headstrong widow, earning the actress
the nickname of "queen of tears". Amidst the dark despair,
love ultimately prevails in Bad Buy, guiding the two
wounded souls onto the path of healing. Written by Kim Kyu Wan
who previously brought us Piano and Spring Days,
this touching drama also provides plenty of humorous moments,
touching on such topics as homosexuality and middle-aged
romance.
When it
comes to manipulating women's hearts (or rather their bank
accounts), Oh Joon (Jang Hyuk) knows best. Bidding farewell to
Young Soo (Kim Eun Joo) at the airport, Oh Joon gives her a
deep passionate kiss - something to remember him by. As she
heads to the departure gate, he pleads her not to look back,
as parting from a lover can be awfully painful. Meanwhile,
young widow Dal Lae (Lee Da Hae) wants her mother-in-law Soon
Som (Han Hye Sook) to stop trying to fix her up on blind
dates. Happy and content living with her 5-year-old daughter
and her mother-in-law, the last thing on Dal Lae's mind is to
get remarried. However, at Soon Sam's persistence, Dal Lae
shows up for the blind date but the man turns out to be a
wealthy grandfather! Flabbergasted, Dal Lae steps hard on her
accelerator and crashes into Oh Joon's car. And lo and behold,
the slick swindler zooms in on his next target.
Review:
Very Good.
Lee Da Hae
was naively funny in this drama. I thoroughly enjoyed
watching it. Han Hye Sook was of course great, as always
and I really enjoyed Jang Hyuk's performance as well.
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Bad Wife
SBS
Starring:
Mi-Na ~ Shin Ae Ra
Su Han ~ Son Chang Min
Synopsis:
Su Han (Son Chang Min)
should be wearing the pants in his family, but after voluntary
retirement, the thirty-something year-old man becomes a
house-husband. His wife Mi-Na (Shin Ae Ra) becomes the new
breadwinner, and a successful one, too. Now the two must
adjust to their new, non-stereotypical roles, which are loaded
with surprising, but not unrealistic every trials. The two try
to make the best of this new relationship, but can they - and
their marriage - deal with the changes?
Review:
Not Reviewed
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Bad Woman, Good Woman
MBC 2007
Starring:
Lee Se Yeong ~ Choi
Jin Shil
Song Geon Wu ~ Lee Jae Ryong
Yun Seo Gyeong ~ Song Hyeon Ae
Kim Tae Hyeon ~
Jeon No Min
Synopsis:
Review:
Not reviewed.
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Be Strong, Geum Soon
MBC 2007
Starring:
Geum Soon ~ Han Hye
Jin
Jae Hee ~ Kang Ji Hwan
Dr. Jang ~ Jang Yong
Synopsis:
The
first drama to be broadcast simultaneously in Korea and China,
MBC's daily drama Be Strong, Geum-soon garnered an
impressive rating of 30% for more than half a year. Circling
around the prevalent theme of family love, this humorous,
touching drama revolves around a young widow and her struggles
in life. Reflecting on the many contemporary faces of
motherhood, the drama takes a poignant look at today's
mothers, from a young pregnant widow, to a widowed mother who
abandons her child, to a working mother caught in a messy
battle with her demanding in-laws. Before stepping into the
role of empress So Seo No in Jumong, Han Hye Jin
starred as the titular heroine in Be Strong, Geum-soon,
playing a levelheaded, young woman whose marital bliss is cut
short by her husband's sudden death. Pregnant and without any
family support of her own, she lives with her in-laws but is
met with insurmountable hardships. Sporting a boorish
hairstyle that earned her the nickname of "lettuce head", Han
pairs up with Kang Ji Hwan (Capital Scandal) who rose
to instant stardom portraying a brash, charismatic young
doctor who falls in love with Geum Soon. Touching on various
sensitive issues surrounding premarital sex, organ donation,
forced early retirement, and the never-ending strife between
mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, with loads of
lighthearted humor and humanism, Be Strong, Geum-soon
beautifully demonstrates how one family overcame their
differences through the power of love and forgiveness.
Abandoned by her mother at an early age, Geum Soon was raised
by her grandmother. After graduating from high school, she
becomes pregnant with her first love's child, only to see him
get killed in a car accident three days after their wedding,
leaving her and their unborn child alone with no one to turn
to. After much debate, Geum Soon's in-laws take her into their
family. Three years later, Geum Soon still lives with her
in-laws, raising her young son while working at Mrs. Oh's
beauty salon to pursue her dream of becoming a hair stylist.
Romance looms in the air when Mrs. Oh's son Jae Hee (Kang Ji
Hwan), a cocky and handsome doctor, sets his eyes on Geum
Soon. A chain of circumstantial events lead Jae Hee's mentor
Dr. Jang (Jang Yong) to discover that Geum Soon is actually
the daughter of his second wife who is now in desperate need
of a kidney transplant.
This
edition includes a 20 minute long video clip of Country
Princess.
Review:
This drama is one of
only a few that I've watched in part without subtitles
because it really caught my attention. From what I
saw, it was a very cute and funny drama with the usual bits
of drama thrown in.
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Beautiful Days
SBS 2001
Starring:
Min-chul ~ Lee Byung
Hun
Sun-Jae ~ Ryu Si Won
Yun Soo ~ Choi Ji Woo
Se Na ~ Lee Jung Hyun
Synopsis:
Min-Chul is a
charismatic, but emotionally wounded man who hates his father.
He bears ill will towards his half-brother, Sun-Jae, but
through their continued involvement with the beautiful, caring
Yun Soo, and the selfish, but strong-willed Se Na, the
brothers have a chance to grow. Share their personal setbacks,
bitter rivalries, sudden emotions, and the minor triumphs and
surprising tragedies that are a part of being young and in
love. For the four of them, these are easily their most
challenging, but also their most Beautiful Days!
Review:
Good
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Bizarre Bunch a.k.a. Peculiar Woman, Peculiar Man
KBS 2005
Starring:
Lee Hae-in ~
Kim Sung Eun
Jang Ki-woong ~ Jung Joon
Jang Suk-kyun ~ Go Joo Won
Kim Jong-nam ~ Kim Ah Joong
Suh Mal-ja ~ Kim Young Ok
Jang Jae-do ~ Kang In Duk
Kang Min-sook ~ Kim Hae Sook
Jang Da-jeong ~ Sun Ji Hyun
Jang Jae-man ~ Lee Young Ha
Jung Nara ~ Park Jung Soo
Jang Jae-ok ~ Lee Kyung Jin
Lee Byung-doo ~ Ahn Suk Hwan
Choi Yoo-jung ~ Kim Hye Ok
Lee Ok-doo ~ Lee Il Hwa
Synopsis:
Not currently available.
Review:
Very Good
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Bodyguard
KBS 2004
Starring:
Hong Kyung-tak ~ Cha
Seung Won
Park Yu-jin ~ Han Go Eun
Na-young ~ Yim Eun Kyung
Synopsis:
Since Kyung-Tak was
forced to retire from his military services due to the fault
of his superior, he is jobless and tries to make a living
helping out at his parent's restaurant. As luck would have it,
he saves the client of bodyguard Yu-jin, during his attempt to
find a new job, causing him to be employed by a security
company. Kyung-tak's life is headed for further changes as Na
Young moves into town with her grandmother and becomes a
friend of his younger sister Kyung-mi …
Review:
Very Good
~ This was a humorous drama and Cha Seung Won was endearing
it in. The only problem, for me, with this drama was
that it seemed to end abruptly without closing all the story
lines.
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Bride from Hanoi
SBS Special Drama
Starring:
Eun Woo ~
Lee Dong Uk
Tib ~ Kim Ok Bin
Sok Woo ~ Lee Won Jong
Synopsis:
Hanoi Bride
is a very special, two-part K-Drama, filmed to commemorate the
30th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war. It 
tells the story of Eun Woo (Lee Dong Uk), a Korean doctor who
meets and falls in love with Tib, a Vietnamese woman (Played
by Kim Ok Bin) whilst in Vietnam. However, Tib's sister is
opposed to the match, as she was hurt by a Korean man in the
past, and so persuades her Tib to break off the relationship.
Eun Woo returns to Korea
broken hearted, only for his older brother Sok Woo (Lee Won
Jong) to head off to Vietnam in search of a bride himself. But
when he returns with a young woman on his arm, Eun Woo is
horrified to discover that it is Tib!
Review:
Good
- It was a sweet story, albiet rushed - which can be forgiven
since it was a two part drama. Many characters were
familiar and the acting was better than expected.
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Byul Soon Geom
a.k.a Chosun Police
MBC 2007
Starring:
~ Ryu Seung
Ryong
~ Shin Sung Woo
~ Park Hyo Joo
~ On Joo Wan
~ Ahn Nae Sang
Synopsis:
MBC
presents CSI: Joseon. Touted as the Joseon period
version of CSI, Byul Soon Geom (a.k.a. Chosun
Police) raked in the highest ratings ever in the history
of Korean cable television. First broadcast in 2005 on MBC,
then nixed from the network due to low ratings, the series
resurfaced in 2007 on an MBC-owned cable channel due to high
audience demand. Starring Ryu Seung Ryong (Hwang Jin Yi),
Park Hyo Joo (Air City),On Joo Wan (The Typhoon In
That Summer), and Ahn Nae Sang (Hansungbyulgok),
this thriller follows the same successful formula as CSI,
focusing on unlocking crime mysteries through meticulous
scientific analysis and spellbinding the audience with the
nitty-gritty details of the investigative process. Byul
Soon Geom, however, clearly differentiates itself from its
American archetype with an ancient historical setting, plus a
sprinkle of humanism and occasional comic relief. Bolstered by
a terrific cast of talented actors, speedy and dramatic
storylines, ingenious plot twists, and CSI-style
camerawork, Byul Soon Geom has been such a success,
it's already gearing up for a second season in 2008.
In 1894,
Korea was experiencing a sudden influx of western culture and
heavy political turmoil, leading the Joseon dynasty to undergo
various social and political reformations. During this time, a
new type of police force - the father of Korea's modern police
structure - was founded. Healthy men between the ages of 20
and 25 showing good moral conduct were chosen through a
rigorous review process to form a police task force. An
undercover special task force called Byul Soon Geom was
established to operate in secrecy. Whilst the central police
task force took care of general civil matters, Byul Soon Geom
focused on one task: criminal investigation. This is their
story.
Review:
Not reviewed.
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Country Princess
MBC
Starring:
Eun Hee ~ Bae Du Na
In Woo ~ Shin Sung Woo
Eun Hee's first love ~ Kang Dong Won
Geum Hee ~ Kim Yoo Mi
Synopsis:
Bae Du
Na (The Host, Someday) returns as a quirky,
fearless single mother in the romantic comedy Country
Princess (a.k.a. A Funny Wild Girl). Bae's
popularity and recognition as one of Korea's top young
actresses comes from her effervescent, unpretentious charm and
feisty attitude - all reflected in her works. Playing a sassy
mother for the second time after her 2002 film Saving My
Hubby, Bae pairs up with rocker-turned-actor Shin Sung Woo
(Super Rookie Ranger, Tropical Night in December)
in the 2003 MBC drama Country Princess. Shin plays a
cold-blooded unflinching businessman bearing a painful past.
But as the plot thickens, the handsome and composed actor
undergoes a drastic transformation, taking part in some of the
best belly-clinching, slapstick comedy moments in the drama.
In addition, fans of Kang Dong Won (M, Magic)
will be delighted as the heartthrob makes his acting debut
playing Bae's first love and the one who holds the key to the
secret revealed towards the drama's ending.
Eun Hee
(Bae Du Na) never knew a mother's love growing up as her
mother only showed affection to her sister Geum Hee (Kim Yoo
Mi, Romance). Nevertheless, basking in her father's
love, Eun Hee grows up to be a spunky go-getter. But on one
fatal night, a fire kills her father, devastating the whole
family. Soon after a tycoon appears in search of his long-lost
granddaughter and to everyone's amazement, the mother points
to Geum Hee. Dumbfounded but ecstatic that she is after all
her mother's real daughter, Eun Hee bids farewell to Geum Hee.
Five years later, Eun Hee is struggling to make ends meet for
her one-year-old son, twin siblings, and ailing mother.
Feeling overwhelmed, she proposes a business plan to In Woo
(Shin Sung Woo) whom she meets at a factory quarter. Just
then, her mother decides to spill the truth about her
identity...
Review:
Very Good
- It's been a while since I saw this, but I remember
thoroughly enjoying Bae Du Na's performance. It was
sweet and sad and, of course, funny at times. Shin Sung
Woo and Kim Yoo Mi did well in their parts as well. Definitely
entertaining.
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Dae Jang Geum a.k.a. Jewel in the Palace
MBC 2003
Starring:
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Dae Jang Geum ~
Lee Young Ae |
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Min
Jung Ho ~ Ji Jin Hee |
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Choi
Geum-Young ~ Hong Li-Na |
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King
Joong Jong ~ Im Ho |
Synopsis:
About 500 years ago
during the time of Chosun Dynasty, Korea boasted a rigidly
hierarchical and male dominated social structure. Set in this
period, "Jewel in the Palace" is based on a true story about a
legendary girl (Jang-Geum) who became the first woman to be
the supreme royal physician of her times. Despite her poor
condition as a low class girl in the male dominated society,
Jang-Geum overcame a series of social discrimination and
landed herself as a royal cook, later becoming the royal
physician, then ultimately the physician in charge of the
king. She was even given by the king the title "The Great
Jang-Geum". The story of her checkered life on her success and
breakdown as well as her love story beautifully unfold. "Jewel
in the Palace" is sure to touch your heart.
A testimony to all
showing that almost anything is possible with determination
and wisdom.
Review:
Excellent -
A show for men and women alike. Personally, this is my
favorite historical drama. Gorgeous clothes and an
excellent and dramatic story line.
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Dae Jo Yeong
KBS 2006
Starring:
Dae Jo-young ~ Choi
Su Jong
Lee Hae-go ~ Jung Bo Suk
Seol In-gui ~ Lee Duk Hwa
Cho-rin ~ Park Ye Jin
Sok-young ~ Hong Soo Hyun
Synopsis:
This
100-episode epic drama vividly depicts the life of King Dae
Jo-yeong and other heroes of the Balhae Kingdom, which dates
back 1300 years ago. The role of Dae Jo-yeong is portrayed by
actor Choi Su-jong, while the role of Yi Hae-go, Dae
Jo-yeong’s rival for the supremacy in the northern
territories, is portrayed by actor Chung Bo-seok. The two also
face off over the love of Cho-rin, a woman from the Georan
tribe, and King Bojang’s niece, Suk-yeong. The role of Cho-rin
is played by Park Ye-jin, while Suk-yeong is portrayed by Hong
Su-hyun. Several key historic figures in the drama are played
by seasoned middle-aged actors, whose masterful acting
underscores the drama’s well-knit plot. The drama drew the
spotlight even before its premiere for efforts to produce a
perfect picture, as even a special KBS video team was set up
to create true-to-life fighting scenes, such as a massive
siege warfare between Goguryeo and the Tang Dynasty created
using 3D digital characters and the scene showing the collapse
of a mountain during the Ansi Fortress battle.
Review:
Not reviewed.
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Dalja's Spring
KBS 2006
Starring:
Oh Dalja ~ Chae Rim
Tae Bong ~ Lee Min Gi
Yeom Gi Joong ~ Lee Hyeon Woo
Shin Sedo ~ Gong Hyeong Jin
Wi Seon Joo ~ Lee Hye Young
Synopsis:
‘Dalja’s
Spring’ is the story of Dalja, a 33-year old single at a
crossroad of whether to remain single or get married before
she gets older. The drama aims to comically and candidly
portray the reality and undying pursuit of romance of a thirty
something single woman.
The love triangle of Dalja, Taebong and Gijoong brews
conflicts over love versus marriage. Taebong, a hunk six years
younger than Dalja, works as substitute dates and becomes
Dalja’s fake boyfriend. Gijoong is the type who dreams of an
ideal and rational courtship. The drama also highlights the
life and work of women in their thirties through Dalja who is
a talented managing director at a home shopping channel.
Actress Chae Rim plays 'Oh Dalja' while actor Lee Min-gi is
'Taebong,' who freelances as a substitute date and develops
feelings for his last client Dalja. Lee Hyeon-woo will play
'Yeom Gijoong' and Gong Hyeong-jin is cast for 'Shin Sedo,' a
free romantist and Dalja's ex. Actress Lee Hye-young plays ‘Wi
Seon-joo,’ a 33-year-old home shopping show host with a
brilliant sense in dating.
Review:
Not reviewed.
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Damo
MBC 2003
Starring:
Jang Chae Ohk ~
Ha Ji Won
Hwangbo Yoon ~
Lee Seo Jin
Jang Sung Baek
~
Kim Min Joon
Synopsis:
Counterfeit money,
conspiracy, rebellion - this is an action packed drama that
highlight's the role of Chae Ohk, a female undercover
detective. Under the cloak of secrecy, she gathers and
collects information - even at the risk of her life.
A romance that cannot
be... a family that once was... extinguished hope... A
heart-wrenching, at times, gut-wrenching, drama to watch.
Review:
Very Good
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Dating Now
SBS
Starring:
Ho Jung ~
Chae Rim
Soo Ji ~
Lee Hee Jung
Cha Hee ~ Choi Yoon
Young
Kyu-In ~ So Ji Sup
Ho Jae ~ Kwon Sang Woo
Synopsis:
Ho-Jung (Chae Rim) is a
cute intelligent girl, but she is also very naive. She lets
herself fall head over heels in love with boys all the time
and frequently gets used and hurt. Her brother Ho-Jae (Kwon
Sang Woo) is a player, who cashes in on his good looks
whenever he can.
Life gets complicated
for Ho-Jae when he falls for Ho-Jung's friend Soo-Ji (Lee Hee
Jung), a unique character and hardly his normal type of girl.
Ho-Jung's other friend Cha Hee (Choi Yoon Young) gets the hots
for Ho-Jung's neighbor and childhood friend Kyu-In (So Ji
Sup), and it is at that moment that Ho-Jung realizes she might
be in love with him too!
Review:
Not reviewed.
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Delicious Proposal
MBC
Starring:
Kang Tae-young ~
Kim Jung Eun
Han Ki-joo ~
Park Shin Yang
Yoon Soo-hyuk
~
Lee Dong Gun
Moon Yoon-ah ~ Oh Joo Eun
Synopsis:
Any Korean
drama fan looking at the cast of Delicious
Proposal will certainly be intrigued. This
is in fact the debut drama of Son Ye Jin, who
would later go on to star in film April Snow
and drama Alone in Love. You also get to
see the early days of some young actors who
would later become mainstays of the industry,
including So Ji Sub (Sorry, I Love You),
Ji Sung (All In), and particularly Kwon
Sang Woo who plays a delivery guy in this drama.
Delicious Proposal was directed by Park
Sung Soo of the masterpiece Ruler of Your Own
World, and written by Kim In Young of The
Secret Lovers.
Hyo Dong
(Jung Joon, Strange Man, Strange Woman)
treats his customers like kings and serves the
best Chinese food in the area, but his
restaurant has been struggling for some time.
Built on dedication and decades of hard works by
his father(veteran Park Geun Hyung), the
restaurant has been declining due to the
aggressive techniques of their rivals. In the
midst of this competition, Hyo Dong gets to know
Hee Ae (Son Ye Jin), a charming young girl who
frequents the same cooking class. They also meet
Shin Ae (So Yu Jin, Seoul 1945), a poor
student with a big dream and lots of
determination. Hyo Dong falls for Hee Ae, but
when he finds out who her father is and how he's
connected to his recent troubles, things start
to get a little more complicated.
Review:
Very Good
- I remember thinking after this drama ended, many years
ago, that I would love to have it on DVD.
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Des Amoureux à Paris
(a.k.a. Romance in Paris)
SBS 2004
Starring:
Kang Tae-young ~
Kim Jung Eun
Han Ki-joo ~
Park Shin Yang
Yoon Soo-hyuk
~
Lee Dong Gun
Moon Yoon-ah ~ Oh Joo Eun
Synopsis:
 A
Cinderella-like story of Tae-young who decides to build up a
new life in Paris after the tragic death of her beloved
father. Gradually running out of money to pay her rent, the
charming girl's bad luck turns into blessed love after the
hands of fate make her stumble into suave multi-millionaire
Ki-joo...
Review:
Very Good
- I really enjoyed this drama, until the final episode.
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Did We Really Love?
(a.k.a. True to Love)
MBC
Starring:
Jae-ho ~
Bae Yong Jun
Lee Shin-Hyung ~ Kim Hye Soo
Cho Hyun-Soo ~ Yoon Son Ha
Synopsis:
Kang Jae-Ho (Bae
Yong-Joon) must decide what he really wants out of life.
Despite his strong ambitions, life seems determined to teach
Jae-Ho some tough lessons. Lee Shin-Hyung (Kim Hye-Soo) and
Cho Hyun-Soo (Yoon Son-Ha) both try their best to help him
find true happiness. Witness pure Korean drama magic from
beginning to end!
Review:
Not reviewed.
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Dr. Gang
MBC 2006
Starring:
~ Yang Dong-gun
~ Han Ga-in
Synopsis: (To
be translated - taken from MBC)
백만번을 넘게 되새기는 말..
사랑해도 될까요?
추적과 탈출의 서스펜스, 그리고 코미디.
조직으로부터 사형선고를 당한 남자, 강달고.
목숨만은 건지고 싶다.
가슴이 따뜻해지는 이야기.
이 떨거지, 가짜 의사가 되다. 탄로 나면 죽는다.
하지만 진정한 가짜가 병원 안을 휘젓고 다니며, 눈물 콧물 흘리게 한다.
격렬한 연애 드라마!
가짜를 용납하지 않는 폭탄 공주, 김유나.
그의 정체를 밝혀내리라. 그런데 알면 알수록 감정이 묘해진다.
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Emperor of the Sea
KBS 2005
Starring:
Gwong-book / Jang Bogo ~
Choi Soo Jong
Yeomjang ~ Song Il Gook
Jeong-hwa ~ Soon Ae
Madam Jami ~ Chae Si Rae
Synopsis:
Based on the life of a
true historical figure, Emperor of the Sea is an epic
Korean Drama based on a novel by author Choi In Ho.
Jang Bo Go rises from a
lowly slave to the military commander of the sea during the
Unified Shilla Dynasty (676~935). Along the way, he battles
pirates, and engages in a heated rivalry with Madam Jami, a
Shilla noble who squares off against Jang Bo Go for trade
rights in the South Sea. Yeomjang is Jang Bo Go's
charismatic comrade, who supports Jang in his ascension to The
Emperor of the Sea.
Review:
Very Good
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This is a drama that has great balance between action and
storyline - along with spectacular sets and costumes.
It's not rated excellent only because of the casting - Choi
Soo Jong doesn't seem to be the best choice for Jang Bogo.
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Fantastic Couple
a.k.a. Couple in Trouble
MBC 2007
Starring:
Jang Chul-soo ~
Oh Ji Ho
Oh Yoo-kyung ~ Park
Han Byul
Anna Jo ~
Han Ye Seul
Billy Park ~ Kim Sung
Min
Synopsis:
She's
pretty, insanely rich, and moves as if every street on this
planet is a catwalk. The perfect woman? Not so fast. Anna Jo
(Han Ye Seul of Forbidden Love) might look like a
million dollars, but she's nearly unbearable: she never
smiles, treats everyone but her cat Princess like a dog, and
has the very annoying and expensive tendency of wanting to
change every single piece of furniture she sees. Enter Jang
Cheol Su (Oh Ji Ho of Super Rookie), the owner of a
very small construction company in the suburbs. He treats
every bill like treasure, his house looks like the aftermath
of an armed robbery, and his idea of fashion is wearing the
local soccer team's jersey. When these two get together, they
make a truly Fantastic Couple.
Based on
the 1987 Hollywood film Overboard starring Goldie Hawn
and Kurt Russell, Fantastic Couple became one of the
most popular Korean dramas of 2006 simply for being
outrageously funny. Showing once again their comic talent, the
Hong sisters (writers of Sassy Girl Chunhyang and My
Girl) mix sitcom tropes with interesting characters and
even a little touch of drama to create arguably their best
work to date. The biggest surprise is perhaps Han Ye Seul, who
adapts to the two completely different sides of her role with
great energy and spunk.
Review:
Not rated.
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Farewell to Sorrow
KBS
Starring:
Han Jung-woo ~ Kim
Dong-wan
Jang Seo-young ~ Park Seon-young
Park Yeo-jin ~ Oh Yeon Soo
Han Sung-min ~ Lee Jong-won
Synopsis:
This is a story about
the unconditional and all-forgiving love of four brothers who
after years of fighting and hatred pull together and reconcile
to revive their father’s business. The four brothers, each
representing different generations, symbolize ordinary people
living in today’s world: Han Sung-jae, the soft-hearted but
incapable oldest brother in his 50s, who shoulders the heavy
burden of being the head of the family; Han Sang-kyu, the
accomplished but selfish second brother in his 40s, who only
thinks of getting rid of his family responsibilities; Han
Sung-min, the third brother in his 30s who lost his job due to
corporate restructuring; and, finally, Han Jung-woo, the
youngest one who has just graduated from college and is yet
unemployed.
The lives of these four siblings represent the hardships of
the unemployed of various generations. This series also asks
the question about the genuine meaning of marriage by showing
how married couples of various age groups work on their
relationships to avert divorce.
Review:
Not rated.
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Fashion Seventies
SBS
Starring:
Young Joon Hee ~ Lee Yo
Won
Kang Hee ~ Kim Min Jung
Dong Young ~ Joo Jin Mo
Jang Bin ~ Chun Jung Myung
Synopsis:
Fashion
Seventies
is an epic, sprawling drama, focusing on the lives of four
young people, from their childhood during the Korean War, to
their careers and love lives within the booming fashion world
of the seventies. Young Joon Hee befriends little Kang Hee,
but the two girls get into trouble because of Kang Hee's
greedy mother. Joon Hee also makes friends with two boys, Dong
Young, the son of a military general and Jang Bin. But when
North Korean forces invade their town, both girls are
separated from their parents and Joon Hee's mother is killed
in an explosion. Believing his daughter to have died, Joon
Hee's father adopts Kang Hee and raises her as his own
daughter. Joon Hee is discovered at an orphanage by Kang Hee's
mother, and is also adopted. The trauma of the events causes
Joon Hee to block out her childhood memories and she grows up
on a small island as Doe Mi, unaware of her true identity.
Years pass and
all four of their paths cross again, with complicated,
destructive results. Doe Mi dreams of becoming a fashion
designer, and petty criminal Jang Bin helps her move to Seoul
to chase her dream. In the process he falls in love with her,
but his feelings are unrequited. Doe Mi meets Dong Young, who
has become an aide to the President, and although they do not
recognize each other, there is an instant attraction between
them. Kang Hee is also working in fashion, and already in love
with Dong Young, but is heartbroken when she discovers he has
fallen for Doe Mi.
Fashion Seventies
marks a return to acting for star Lee Yo Won, who retired from
the profession after getting married. The series also stars
Kim Min Jung as Kang Hee, and heartthrobs Joo Jin Mo and Chun
Jung Myung as respectively, Dong Young and Jang Bin.
Review:
Very Good
- As usual in most K-dramas, the child actors in this drama do
a fantastic job
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Fireworks
MBC 2006
Starring:
Shin Nah-rah ~ Han
Chae-young
Nah In-jae ~ Kang Ji-hwan
Chae Mi-rae ~ Park Eun-hye
Kang Seung-woo ~ Yoon Sang-hyun
Synopsis:
The main character
of this drama is Shin Nah-rah, a girl approaching thirty who
doesn’t have a house, money, a boyfriend, a job, or anyone to
support her. All she has are her brains. After living
unemployed for a while and struggling to make a living she
thinks about getting married because then she can at least
work as a housewife. After she gets dumped by her boyfriend,
who she was planning on getting married to and living together
with, she goes out to find the woman who stole his heart; but
while at this woman’s cosmetic company an ad for a sales clerk
catches her eye. Having nothing to lose she fakes being her 20
year old little sister, a high school graduate, and starts
working as a sales clerk at the company. At work she meets an
immature and spoiled guy like the woman who stole her
boyfriend’s heart. The two always snarl at each other and get
into disputes but this guy later turns out to be an employer
who came into the company to work only because his mother is
the vice president of the company; in other words he is the
son of a really rich family! A love story starts to grow
between the employer who knows nothing except being tough and
an employee who knows a lot more than her boss throughout all
their disputes and quarrels.
Through a fun, exciting, and exhilarating story about a woman
in her marital age getting a job to get back the man she loves
we will be able to see how women in the year 2006 live through
and fight to succeed in today’s society. This story about a
woman who meets a man in the process and their ensuing love
story goes back and forth between making you laugh and causing
you to cry.
Review:
Not reviewed.
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The First Shop of
the Coffee Prince
MBC 2007
Starring:
Eun Chan ~ Yoon Eun
Hye
Han Kyul ~ Gong Yoo
Han Sung ~ Lee Seon Gyun
~
Chae Jung Ahn
Synopsis:
Funny,
heartwarming, and completely charming, MBC drama The 1st
Shop of Coffee Prince has been the big romantic surprise
of 2007. Following her memorable role in Palace, sassy
starlet Yoon Eun Hye gives another career-defining
performance, cutting her hair short for a lovable,
gender-bending role. Also at their best are her co-stars Lee
Seon Gyun from The Great White Tower and heartthrob
Gong Yoo (One Fine Day), in his last drama before
heading off to army service. A huge hit in South Korea, The
1st Shop of Coffee Prince is both a romantic comedy of
errors and a sensitive urban drama about the dreams and
confusions of young people.
Rich,
irresponsible, and hot-tempered, Han Kyul (Gong Yoo) can't
figure out what he wants to do with his life, but he knows
he's not interested in the family business or all these blind
dates his grandmother keeps arranging. Mistaking the brash,
boyish-looking Eun Chan (Yoon Eun Hye) for a guy, he hires her
to pose as his boyfriend and scare off his blind dates! At his
grandmother's prodding, Han Kyul agrees to run a coffee shop
for three months, and ends up hiring Eun Chan again, this time
as a barista. Still disguised as a man, Eun Chan is happy as a
clam working at Coffee Prince, developing a close friendship
with Han Kyul and his musician cousin Han Sung (Lee Seon Gyun).
But things get complicated when Eun Chan and a confused Han
Kyul begin to fall for each other.
Review:
Excellent. This
was a very funny show with atypical twists and turns.
The actress,
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Four Sisters
MBC 2001
Starring:
Hae-Jung ~ Hwang Su
Jung
Yu-Jin ~ Chae Rim
Young-Hoon ~ Han Jae Suk
Sung Yu Mi ~ Ahn Yeon Hong
Sung Yu Sun ~ Park Yae Jin
Synopsis:
Hae-Jung is the eldest
of four sisters, and is kind and giving to her younger sisters
- even though she's actually their half-sister. In 
contrast, second sister Yu-Jin is ambitious and
straightforward, and cares deeply for family friend
Young-Hoon, causing plenty of problems for everyone else!
Third sister Sung Yu Mi is materialistic, and gets engaged to
a rich gentleman despite having another, more suitable lover.
And fourth sister Sung Yu Sun is a high school student with a
heart problem - and an ardent love for her high school
teacher! As the years pass, each sister struggles to find true
love, and conflicts and difficulties arise. But through it
all, they remain true to each other.
Review:
Good ~
It's been a while since I watched this (2001), but I remember
enjoying it - except for the Yu-Jin and Young-hoon angst - she
made me cringe.
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Full House
KBS 2004
Starring:
Han Ji Eun ~
Song Hae Gyo
Lee Young Jae ~
Rain
Kang Hye Won
~
Han Eun Jung
Yoo Min Hyuk ~
Kim Sung Soo
Synopsis:
 A
naive, cheerful albeit, somewhat of a recluse writer, Ji Eun
is swindled out of everything she owns. Not by
strangers, but her best friends! Stranded in another
country, she is determined to get home, only to find that all
which is precious to her has been sold. In an attempt to
get her possessions back, she has "sell her soul."
A story about love and
heartbreak, sadness and self-preservation. In spite of it all,
Ji Eun manages to be humorous and endearing - even when her
heart is breaking.
Review:
Very Good
- Although the ending was weak, the
sizzle between Song Hae Gyo and Bi made the drama worth
watching.
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