My Story..My Life...

Haven't been watching Korean dramas for a while due to the catching up with all my animes since my Europe backpack trip. Tried watching Love Marriage (KOR) and Maou (JAP) but lacked the enthusiasm to continue. Scanned through the list of dramas in MySoju and this drama caught my eyes...

Hong Gil Dong

I do not normally watch dramas whose title is just the name of the lead character. I would think that the drama lack creativity. However, Hong Gil Dong proves me wrong big time! It is one well written script that uses the right amount of melodrama and still holds the capacity to make the viewers laugh with some of the funny scenes. Try to imagine a fashion catwalk show for a corrupt minister's birthday; or a few gisaengs bellydancing to the techno music in a brothel under flooding neon lights...XD
As for the cast, I must say they have done a very good job this time. I have seen Kang Ji Hwan in 加油金顺！before, so he is not someone unfamiliar to me. Other than knowing Sung Yuri is from the disbanded Fin.K.L, she is a total stranger. But I am awed by her performance in this drama, especially the part where she broke down thinking that Hong Gil Dong died. Jang Geun Suk is also new to me and I don't think he had a breakthrough in his role. To be fair, the prince had only one type of expression on his face. Looking forward to his performance in Hwang Jin Yi now... As for Kim Ri Na, I just don't really like her (perhaps due to her character).

Refreshing storyline, entertaining characters, topped with comical scenes, I strongly recommend Hong Gil Dong!

- i just wanted to say ...# ;