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Korea is riding on the "hallyu" movement - the globalization of Korean dramas (K-dramas).  Whether it's Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China or the U.S., viewers who watch Korean dramas are enamored by the "real" acting and fascinating stories that unfold before their eyes.

K-dramas are a refreshing change for many, and some, like Winter Sonata, take them back to first loves.  Others like, Dae Jang Geum, tell about history in a fascinating way with rich costumes and realistic sets.

While some viewers may find them too "mild" for their taste, many others will be thrilled to find tasteful, endearing programming that reels them in and leaves them wanting more...and more...and more....and then they're hooked only to find that they are part of the "hallyu" movement. 



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From personal experience, buying off of eBay or other sites usually results in bootleg or illegal copies of the dramas which results in poor picture quality.  Some bootleg copies also have very poor English subtitles, ranging from jibberish to excessive foul language.  The only site we use and recommend, because of the excellent quality of the DVDs and English subtitles, is YesAsia.com. YesAsia.com is the only authorized distributor of Korean DVDs in North America.  

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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 Delicious Proposal

    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 Love to Kill - Director's Version (English Subtitled) - DVD ALL
                                         
    (not available from US site)

    A Love to Kill - Malaysia Version (Malay/Chinese Subs)
    A Love to Kill - Hong Kong Version
      A Love to Kill Soundtrack Volume 1
      A Love to Kill Soundtrack Volume 2

    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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    Alien Sam
    2006

    Starring: 

    Kwon Yong Woon
    Yoo Seung Ho
    Jang Geun Suk

    General Synopsis:

    2006年に韓国で放映されたTVドラマ「先生はエイリアン」。カッコよくて愉快だけど破天荒な新任教師が巻き起こす騒動を描く。主演はTV ドラマ「快刀ホン・ギルドン」などのチャン・グンソク。共演にユ・スンホ、パク・スルギなど。放映時に韓国歴代1位の高視聴率をマークした、高品質のコメディ・ドラマである。
    新任のボンセム先生は、英国帰りのイケメンで、瞬く間に女性教師と生徒たちの間で大人気に。それが、同僚の男性教師や男子生徒たちには気に入らなかった。そんなある日、ひょんなことからボンセム先生の"正体"にある疑いが浮上して…。

    Review:

    Not viewed.

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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:

    ev.jpg (14683 bytes)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 About Eve (Taiwan Version XDVD)
    All About Eve (Hong Kong Version)
    All About Eve Soundtrack

     



    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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    All In Soundtrack - CD/VCD  - Overseas Version

     


    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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    April Snow Limited Edition - Region 3
    April Snow Another Story : Making of DVD + Photo Album - Region 1, 2, 3

     


    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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    The Memories of Beautiful Days ~ DVD All ~ English Subtitled

     

    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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    Bodyguard ~ Region 3 DVD

     


    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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    Brilliant Legacy
    SBS 2009

    Starring:

    Eun Sang ~ Han Hyo Ju
    Hwan ~ Lee Seung Gi
     ~ Moon Chae Won
     
    ~
    Bae Soo Bin
    Eun Sang's autistic brother ~ Yun Joon Suk
    Eun Sung's stepmother ~
    Kim Mi Sook
    Hwan's grandmother ~ Ban Hyo Jung

    Synopsis:

    Korea's biggest romantic hit of 2009, SBS drama Brilliant Legacy (a.k.a. Shining Inheritance) spun a Cinderella tale of family feud and sweet romance into ratings gold. Closing at over 30% average viewership ratings, the heartwarming drama draws both laughter and tears with the budding romance between a stubborn couple who start out as bickering rivals, and end up falling for each other. Starlet Han Hyo Ju (Iljimae) charms as the modern-day Cinderella, a young woman who loses her family and fortune, but stays true to her self. Pop idol Lee Seung Gi (Famous Princesses), meanwhile, experienced a huge surge in popularity for his turn as the brash and inconsiderate rich kid who slowly changes after meeting the heroine. Moon Chae Won (The Painter of the Wind) and Bae Soo Bin (Jumong) also make their breakthroughs playing the protagonists' admirers.

    Back in Korea from studying abroad, spunky get-goer Eun Sung (Han Hyo Ju) goes from riches to rags when her father suddenly passes away. She never gets the chance to see her father for the last time and even loses her autistic brother (Yun Joon Suk) - all because of her stepmother's (Kim Mi Sook) treachery and the unwitting meddling of arrogant restaurant heir Hwan (Lee Seung Gi). As fate would have it, Eun Sung ends up saving Hwan's grandmother (Ban Hyo Jung) by chance. Touched by Eun Sung's kind heart and hardworking nature, Hwan's grandmother not only decides to take her in, she names Eun Sung her heir!

    This release comes with a 145-minute talk show special about the drama that includes interviews, bloopers, and behind-the-scenes.

    Review:

    Not reviewed.

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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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    Can't Lose
    MBC 2011

    Starring:

    Eun Jae ~ Choi Ji Woo
    Hyung Woo ~
    Yoon Sang Hyun
    ~ Kim Jung Tae
    ~ Sung Don Il
    ~ Jo Mi Ryung

     

    Synopsis:

    First comes divorce, then comes love!

    K-Drama queen Choi Ji Woo returns to the small screen in the 2011 MBC romance Can't Lose, her first Korean drama since 2008's Star's Lover. The romantic comedy revolves around a feuding couple going through divorce, a sticky matter that only gets more complicated when both parties are lawyers. Choi Ji Woo turns on her charms as the ambitious yet absentminded lawyer, while Secret Garden star Yoon Sang Hyun plays her other half. Popular character actors Kim Jung Tae (Miss Ripley) and Sung Dong Il (My Girlfriend is a Gumiho) and actress Jo Mi Ryung (Ojakyo Brothers) co-star in this endearing romantic series.

    Lawyers Eun Jae (Choi Ji Woo) and Hyung Woo (Yoon Sang Hyun) fall in love and get married in a whirlwind. He's a do-gooder who wants to help the less fortunate, even if their cases can't pay the bills. She's a charming and driven attorney with a more realistic view of the profession, and how to keep their legal firm afloat. Opposites may attract but differences can sink a marriage, and Eun Jae and Hyung Woo eventually go their separate ways. But they can't seem to get out of each other's lives even after they separate...

    This edition comes with interview, press conference, outtakes, and other extras.

    Review

     Good.   Although I have enjoyed Choi Ji Woo's acting in the past (my favorite being Winter Sonata), I cannot get past looking at the plastic surgery she's had done.  To me, it's distracting.  That aside, this was a funny, but frustrating drama to watch.  Choi Ji Woo's comedic acting was a pleasant surprise and she held her own again Yoon Sang Hyun.  But, while there was humor, it was also filled with angst.  I got tired of the constant miscommunication, but stuck it out until the end, and I'm glad I did. A good but not  great drama.

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    City Hall

    Starring:

    Jo Gook ~ Cha Seung Won
    Mi Rae ~ Kim Sun Ah
     ~ Chu Sang Mi
     ~ Lee Hyung Chul
     ~ Yoon Se Ah
     ~ Lee Jong Hyuk

    Synopsis:

    Movie star Cha Seung Won returns to the small screen after a six-year absence for the 2009 SBS mini-series The City Hall. Co-starring My Lovely Sam-Soon heroine Kim Sun Ah, this romantic comedy with a political twist follows the personal, professional, and romantic journeys of an ambitious bureaucrat with an eye on the presidency, and a low-level civil servant who works her way up to the mayor's seat. With an impressive cast that also includes Chu Sang Mi (Snow in August), Lee Hyung Chul (Over the Rainbow), Yoon Se Ah (Love Marriage), and Lee Jong Hyuk (Star's Lover), The City Hall is the latest hit from director Shin Woo Chul and writer Kim Eun Sook, the team behind the Lovers series.

    Protege to one of the most powerful politicians in the country, Jo Gook (Cha Seung Won) is on the fast track for political success, and indeed his ultimate goal is to one day become President. Much against his wishes, however, he is abruptly sent to the deputy mayor seat in the backwater coastal town of Inju. Wallflower secretary Mi Rae (Kim Sun Ah) works in the mayor's office and at about a dozen other odd jobs that cause her to keep crossing paths with the tall, dark, and handsome official from the big city. Their different backgrounds and personalities lead to constant fighting, but there's love in store as rural and romantic politics heat up!

    Review:

    Very Good.  Funny show with sad moments.  I really enjoy Kim Sun-ah's acting and Cha Seung-won is just yummy to watch. The transformation of Kim Sun-ah's character is dramatic, but entertaining to watch as is her on screen chemistry.  A surprise story element gives it an added "awww" factor.

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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:

    Dae Jang Geum Lee Young Ae
    Min Jung HoJi Jin Hee
    Choi Geum-Young ~ Hong Li-Na
    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 Jang Geum (Volume 3 - Episodes 36-54 ~ The End)
    Dae Jang Geum Soundtrack
     

    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.

    Review:

    Not reviewed.

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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 - 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:

    pull.jpg (104820 bytes)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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