Another one of my favorite actors is doing a different role from what I've seen him in. Coming in late February - Seo Kang Joon in "Undercover High School."
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The Third Charm (continued)
Much of the show is about power imbalances in relationships. Who confesses first? Who loves more? Who is willing to sacrifice more? There is SO MUCH symbolism in this show, some profound dialogue & 1 scene involving an apology, forgiveness & reconciliation with no dialogue - just beautiful. Seo Kang Joon can tell a story with his eyes.
Many didn't like the ending. It's one where, if you follow the symbolism & where the leads are in their lives, it makes complete sense. If you hadn't been looking for clues, you might be disappointed. I want to go back & catch all the things I missed when I was hating it. It may seriously become 1 of my favorite heart-wrenching dramas.
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The Third Charm
(2018 - Netflix, 16 1:15 eps)
Wow!
It has a 6.7 rating on MDL, so I had been putting off watching, even though I enjoy Seo Kang Joon's acting. After I saw Esom in another drama, I thought I'd try.
Around eps. 4 I was going to drop it, which I rarely do. I hated the main characters. But I kept going: 1) I had seen the leads' work before & couldn't believe they would have accepted parts like this. I was right. The characters improve so much. 2) Part of this drama is set in Portugal. I am visiting in a few months & I wanted to see it through a kDrama lens. Totally worth it - so beautiful!
The FL has a lot of tragic things happen in her life, one of which hit close to home for me & caused a lot of crying - therapeutic.
See comment for more about the show.
https://mydramalist.com/29421-third-charm
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Cheese in the Trap
(2016 - Viki, 16 1:05 eps)
It was such an unusual journey. Maybe the 7.4 MDL rating is because it's not a comfortable show & the big messages aren't realized until the last eps. Many consider it a classic, probably because of the quality acting, & the unusual twist on a trope.
Not your typical rich chaebol with trauma falling for the poor girl: it is a rollercoaster of emotion. There are sweet friends, imperfect parents, a crazy sibling, a love triangle, & many side characters with difficult personality traits.
Both MLs get angry & act out, but in very different ways. One is much more socially acceptable, the other makes people very uncomfortable. The FL demonstrates that being with a person means accepting the good & the bad in yourself & them.
Now that I know the ending, my perception of the whole thing shifted.
https://mydramalist.com/14457-cheese-in-the-trap
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Are You Human Too?
(2018 - Viki, 36 0:35 eps)
Sci-fi with Seo Kang Joon! I was hoping for a lot & wasn't disappointed. SKJ plays both an heir & his duplicate robot/AI & he did an amazing job - you could tell which one he was by the tone of his voice & the shape of his smile. All the main roles were really well acted. The OST was very good & cinematography was beautiful.
The story makes you think about what success means. It questions greed, power, control, responsibility, sacrifice, family, how we define love, & what it means to be human. Each character suffers from some kind of greed at some point & how they handle the greed leads to their growth or downfall. The ending with the answer to the human question was a different view & made it all the more interesting.
Overall, a great story with action, suspense, twists, & romance.
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What Happens To My Family?
(2014 Viki 53 1:05 NOTE: currently availabe in the U.S. region on Viki)
I binged this show - 53 episodes in 2 weeks. It was amazing. All the actors were phenomenal. Such a beautiful story. It made me laugh and sob (a lot). I was infuriated and astonished at some characters some of the time and so happy and grateful for them at other times. If you want to be a mess of emotion, this is perfect! It only dragged momentarily in a couple of episodes. The side storylines are so well done and the 3 main story lines are so engaging that 53 episodes seemed fast. Do note that it was almost 10 years ago and so there are some silly sound effects and a some goofy humor, but IMHO they just add to the kDrama-ness of it!
https://mydramalist.com/9848-what-happens-to-my-family
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