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Based on the hit manhwa series of the same name, Bridal Mask brings viewers to 1930s Korea during the height of Japanese imperialism. Lee Kang To (Joo Won of Baker King Kim Tak Goo) is an ambitious and callous Korean officer employed by the Japanese colonists. Despite his mother's disapproval of his work and his own brother's antagonistic history with the Japanese, Kang To continues to play by the colonist's rules in hopes of becoming successful and bringing his family out of poverty. However, a mysterious figure wearing a traditional Bridal Mask always seems to get in Kang To's way. The Bridal Mask appears as a Zorro-like figure who protects the people from the Japanese colonists' oppression and abuse of power. An unexpected turn events brings Kang To to cross paths with the mysterious Bridal Mask, changing his future and the nation's history forever.

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  • Sep 7, 2012 28 of 28 episodes seen
    uenorie
    65 of 69 people found this review helpful
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    • Overall  10
    • Story  10
    • Acting/Cast  10
    • Music  10
    • Rewatch Value  10
    Gaksital is what happens when you put together an amazing storyline with complex characters, excellent actors, epic cliffhangers, and breathtaking music.

    Gaksital’s genre is not a genre I’m usually inclined to, but I was immediately captivated when I first read about its synopsis. At that time, I knew this drama was going to be phenomenal, and I was right. I started watching it as soon as it aired, and I never looked back. Gaksital made every single week of its run memorable for me. I don’t think I could ever forget the mental and emotional memories this drama has given me. It gave me so many feelings that I don’t think I know which is which anymore.

    What made this drama so intense was the conflict
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  • Sep 7, 2012 28 of 28 episodes seen
    Ako
    34 of 41 people found this review helpful
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    • Music  9
    • Rewatch Value  6
    At first I wasn't planning to write a review but after seeing the end I just thought I had to write it. This is one of the best drama ever ( you can see my list and I watched quite a lot of dramas so it's hard for me to choose my favourite ones ).. The cast is just perfect, I couldn't imagine anyone else but Park Ki-Woong for Shunji's role as I couldn't imagine anyone else but Joo Won to play Kang-To. At first I thought it was seriously addictive but it's more than that, I mean, it's important to watch this show. I've learnt so many things while watching this drama not just from the historic side but also on the "human side". The read more
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  • Meye 14 days ago
    One of the best dramas ever. Loved the leading characters. Freaking good in all aspects. Cried like hell in the last episode.
    7 ❤
  • BoyfriendKpopGirl 15 days ago
    It's kinda like Iljimae and City Hunter combined.. But it's also different and great in a way.. I loved it! And because the was right away.. I hate how I had to wait for the action to come in Iljimae... I like dramas where the action comes right away...I love it!!! ((;
    3 ❤
  • Konomi 17 days ago
    Unforgettable tragedy and a great story, which carries many beautiful messages. Amazing action scenes that made me hold my breath. I strongly recommend it. <br />Fighting Joo Won & Park Ki Woong! It was an excellent acting! I'll never forget this drama. <3 ^-^
    7 ❤
  • TheHunter123 19 days ago
    Park Ki Woong deserves more credit...
    9 ❤
  • aizcold 21 days ago
    SHAME ON ME for not watching this earlier!!!! it is AN AMAZING DRAMA EVER!!! im really hooked!! cant stop watching it.
    4 ❤
  • Cassiopeia_122603 23 days ago
    OMFG so, so, soooo good >.< my eyes became so dry after watching it XD lol i was practically weeping GAH these feels...
    4 ❤
  • blackheart102125 24 days ago
    i better watch this.. so i can comment too.
  • aizcold 24 days ago
    what's the name of the older brother "kang san" in real life?
  • aizcold 24 days ago
    watching ep 1 right now.. soo cool.. lets go on.....
    1 ❤
  • Daephenie 29 days ago
    Just finished the first episode and it didn't drew me in :/ I will keep watching though since I'm listening to all of you! I hope I don't end up disappointed! >.<

    Edit: Alright, once I got into the 2nd episode, it got good! :p

    Edit 2: Omg, this drama is great!

    Edit 3: I CAN'T STOP WATCHING!!! >.<

    Edit 4: Just finished it! I gave it a 10! I loved it! Just sad that.... Yeah.... ;(
    7 ❤
  • asian3imposter Apr 13, 2013
    Such a beautiful tragedy...
    16 ❤
  • chane019 Apr 12, 2013
    Soooo dissapointed, Gaksital isn't nominated for Best Drama @Baeksang 2013 :(
    7 ❤
    • KyuRan 23 days ago
      I really didn't like the list of nominees :/ Gaksital was the best drama of all the time for me and I'm sure it's one of the best dramas this year for many ppl :( there are a lot of good dramas and actors I coudn't find at this list T.T
      2 ❤
  • kuma_1711 Apr 8, 2013
    The best drama Ive seen so far~ best action,romance,tragedies..... I got so teary~ :") saranghae yo BRIDAL MASK!!!!
    12 ❤
  • realistic-one Apr 6, 2013
    I dropped right after I saw the actions on the first episode. A bunch of bull crap. A guy riding a horse, jumping around, and none of the policemen could land a shot on him? Puh-liz.
    6 ❤
    • Diba Apr 15, 2013
      Says the person who hasn't watched any dramas -___-
      11 ❤
    • realistic-one Apr 15, 2013
      lolz, if I list out a bunch of dramas in my page, would that really mean I've watched them? Smart ass.
      2 ❤
    • Diba Apr 15, 2013
      what are you talking about?
      yes it does i have seen all the dramas i have listed ask me about anyone of them.
      this is a website where you list the dramas you watched and or watching why are you here anyway if you don't like it?
      "smart ass" at least i'm not a troll!
      go back to your Facebook page and complain about things you don't know about idiot//
      9 ❤
    • Diba Apr 15, 2013
      what are you talking about?
      yes it does i have seen all the dramas i have listed ask me about anyone of them.
      this is a website where you list the dramas you watched and or watching why are you here anyway if you don't like it?
      "smart ass" at least i'm not a troll!
      go back to your Facebook page and complain about things you don't know about idiot//
      2 ❤
    • realistic-one Apr 16, 2013
      lolz some crazed fan girl is mad because someone talked shit about her fav drama. I wouldn't get 3 hearts on my first comment if I didn't have a point, now would I?

      And oh, this drama was so bad I just had to register to shit on it. This website isn't for just listing shit you've seen. It's also to voice your opinions. If you don't like it, why bother trolling my first comment in the first place?

      You don't see me going around on every page pissing on each and every drama, and its viewers' comments, do you? Yea, that's right, I said this drama is shit and over-rated. What's next? Troll :/
      2 ❤
    • Diba Apr 16, 2013
      Oh wow we got a bad ass over here so what if you got three hearts?
      And as far as defending my favorite drama yes I will defend it if that makes me fan girl so be it.
      I hate trolls like you im.done THIS IS A GREAT DRAMAa stupid troll like you wouldn't know.
      10 ❤
    • realistic-one Apr 16, 2013
      aw, ignorant people sure are blissful. A drama isn't considered great even if it has a great cast of actors. If anyone who has seen the first episode of this drama, they should damn well know the horse-riding action scene was a bunch of bull, and the Bridal Mask guy should have been shot and captured right there, then get excited. But nooo, he overwhelmed everyone with just his presence and got away easily. Pfft, tell me that's not stupid lolz.

      That's just the first failing detail in the script. There's still more ridiculous shit coming later, but some skank is pissed so I'm gonna stop :)

      And oh, none of this rambling madness would have happened if someone would have just kept dreaming about their oh-so-great drama and ignored others' opinions. The world is full of love, isn't it? L-O-L
      3 ❤
    • Diba Apr 16, 2013
      Ignorance okay since you bring it up its a drama you idiot.I think you are the gnorant one.

      Oh yeah how would you know the skript sucks if you only watch two minutes of the drama and didn't even give it a chance? What do you know about this except that bridal mask rides a horse in the beginning?

      and yes it the best drama infact its the number one drama on this website and thousans people agree with me so just stfu and stop saying stupid things okay okay I'm done arguing with an ignoramus.
      8 ❤
    • realistic-one Apr 16, 2013
      We all know who's the pissed off one here ~ poor thing, why don't you go cry to the admins of this website 'cuz you can't say anything back but cuss?

      Everyone has a different opinion on something. I said mine. You're the one that just had to argue that this drama is THE BEST, which is fine, but why is it wrong for me to dislike it? Funny right, this-website spectators? :D

      And oh, FYI, I did watch the first whole episode before coming here. What's that? Did I hear you said 'I'm done' twice? L-O-L
      2 ❤
    • Diba Apr 16, 2013
      I'm not mad but I do love telling trolls like you off!
      I didn't make it personal you did.
      If you can't handle someon telling you off don't start sh**.
      Good day to you sir :P
      4 ❤
    • realistic-one Apr 16, 2013
      I ain't mad either but I do love telling skanks like you off :)
      This kid-level of arguments aren't even personal :/
      L-O-L Did you mean you or me? Let me do it again L-O-L
      Aw ~ someone must think she's right, keep dreaming, you'll eventually get there some day ^^
      2 ❤
    • Diba Apr 16, 2013
      Ahahahha "skank" you don't even know me you are mad aren't youhow sad for you to know I'm no where near that word. You are the first person to ever say such a thing to
      Me ever .
      Good luck with your issues you have a lot to Work out.
      6 ❤
    • realistic-one Apr 16, 2013
      Same here. Good luck going around shitting on people who disagree with ya. Obviously you can't stand it when you're not totally right :) - Ah, that's right, you're not mad, I forgot hahaha
      2 ❤
    • hiro 29 days ago
      your wrong cause i loved this drama so in your face loser
      3 ❤
    • realistic-one 29 days ago
      Opinions are subjective. But people with lesser intelligence wouldn't know that. You probably don't even know what 'subjective' means L-O-L.
      2 ❤
    • hiro 27 days ago
      OMG im laughing my head off! not. your probably a loser who doesnt even like any korean dramas or movies but like to get into argument with strangers.

      1 ❤
    • realistic-one 27 days ago
      "like to get into argument with strangers" <- LOL you meant you or me? Look back, you jumped in and called some stranger a 'loser' for not liking your favorite drama, sad. And again, not everyone in this world thinks this is a great drama. Yeah, go convince the world, l-o-s-e-r.

      Oh, FYI, I do own some Korean dramas on DVDs, I just don't bother telling l-o-s-e-r-s like you what I like or dislike.

      Is 'loser' your mom's favorite word? What are you, 12 or 14?
      2 ❤
    • hiro 26 days ago
      IDIOT dont want to talk to a stranger so not gunna reply to anything ..
    • bokami 26 days ago
      is this a patience test? :)
      1 ❤
    • realistic-one 26 days ago
      A pointless argument is what it is. It's funny how it's ok for some to say they like something and why, but it's not ok for others to say they hate it and why :)
      2 ❤
    • Dd9193 24 days ago
      You both defend your thoughts about this drama, okay that's cool, but you don't have to insult yourselves. It leads your "debate" nowhere...

      Realistic-one: I agree, some action scenes were not so great and "realistic" but for me it didn't matter, I did continue to watch this drama and the plot was really good. I hope you'll watch more episodes, maybe you'll change your opinion or relativize a bit ;).

      As for me, it was my first time seeing these actors/actresses, they were utterly unknown for me and thanks to this drama I discovered them (you mentioned something about actors and great drama above). And, it's one of my favorite dramas.
      3 ❤
    • realistic-one 24 days ago
      There are probably over 20 pages of comments with good-feeling feedback on this drama because for those that think it's one of the best dramas, they felt like they just had to shout it out. Well, the same goes for me, even though most don't agree.

      I did watch the first episode and half of episode 2, but if I were to point out the scenes that totally don't make sense, hatred and chaos are gonna happen again. The acting is super, no doubts. Again, opinions are just subjective.
      2 ❤
    • Dd9193 23 days ago
      Okay ^^ ... I understand ! I don't think yet you're the only one to do not like this drama and you're right, it's your opinion. The other members were maybe shocked by your sharp sentences. And I think, I understand them, I wouldn't pointed out flaws about the realism of a drama. But it's great sometimes to mention them, we don't have to be so stubborn, nothing/nobody is perfect ;).
      2 ❤
    • 94loveKdrama 10 days ago
      Action comments in bridal mask!! COOOOL!:>
      PS: I'm planning to watch this one >:)
      2 ❤
  • blackcatz9 Apr 3, 2013
    If you want Awesome action/marshal arts and Awesome performances by the two male leads, Joo Won and Park Ki Wong, and if you want to go on an emotional roller coaster that doesn't end - watch this drama.
    9 ❤

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The Bridal Mask

The Bridal Mask

Title

  • Main Title: The Bridal Mask
  • Native title: 각시탈
  • Also Known as: Gaksital ; Bridal Mask ; Doll Mask

General Details

  • CountrySouth Korea
    TypeDrama
    NetworkKBS2
  • Aired: May 30, 2012 to September 6, 2012
  • Airs On: Wednesday, Thursday
  • # of Episodes 28
    Average Duration 1 hr. 5 min. per episode
  • Genres: Action, Drama, Historical, Romance

Statistics

  • Score: 8.98 (scored by 2,297 users)
  • Ranked: #3
  • Popularity: #5
  • Members: 5,047
  • Favorites: 0
4.5 stars - based on 2,297 votes

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