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Mask korean drama review
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Mask
3 people found this review helpful
by Zoe
Dec 8, 2015
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 10.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
I started this drama with a lot of anticipation and not a little frightened of the emotional ride this would be. Of course, the drama starts at a very dramatic moment and then backtracks. There's a lot of family politics involved in here. Obligations, expectations and responsibilities. Romance I feel like it's been a while since I've been curious about a couple and how they will work together. Ji Sook and Min Woo are both unique individuals. They definitely don't gel in the usual way. I was relieved to see how quickly Min Woo softened to her. The way he kisses her is perfection. I just have to mention that even when he does the sudden approach he gives her time to accept or not. I think it's amazing that their sweet moments totally makes up for the trauma and pain that is this drama. Suk Hoon I like that this guy doesn't come from a rich family. At first, I found Suk Hoon and Mi Yeon's dysfunctional marriage a bit stereotypical, but it was always captivating. “I'll believe you even if it's a lie.” Suk Hoon was so intriguing and intense. He was great. He really lit up the screen with his presence. His interactions with Ji Sook are chilling and it was compelling to see how he wanted to work with her. Min Woo Min Woo's character really challenged me. He made me question what I value in masculinity. Sometimes I found him a bit pathetic, which makes me feel lousy. He feels like a kid playing at being grown up. It's because his brother in law constantly holds the cards and Min Woo is obsessed with his mother. I was relieved to see that Min Woo knew something was up, he just didn't know how to deal with it. There were so many things to dislike about him, I think that's what added to the struggle because I loved him a lot. I understood how Ji Sook felt about him, wanting to take care of him but also finding him hella hot. Min Woo has some psychological issues and he is also trying hard to be a competent businessman. I loved his serious personality. He takes everything so seriously. I like that he never smiles. Dem cheekbones tho. Also, similar to Yeon Woo Jin, he uses his eyebrows in the hottest way and whispers a lot. I don't know why I find whispering so attractive. For some reason, the way this actor (Ju Ji-Hoon) spoke made me pay attention. His Korean sounded different from what I've been hearing. I like him best when he's exasperated. Ji Sook I've found my new favourite heroine. This girl is incredible. She's really an impressive character. I loved seeing an elegant and graceful woman as a heroine. The way people treat her is also refreshing. Sure, they're mean, but not for the usual reasons. No one is telling Ji Sook that she is ugly or stupid. I like that from the start, Ji Sook has a backbone. She's a fighter and knows how to get down and dirty to survive. I admired her quick thinking. When she plunges into the world of the rich and snooty she doesn't know how to behave at all. I was really frightened of how awkward she was. She is subjected to a lot of male domination and intimidation. It was a relief to see her begin to deal with her enemies. It's nice for a change that the heroine gets the role of protecting the hero secretly and looking on longingly from the side lines because of all the complications. I usually fangirl over the way heroes look at the heroine. But the way Ji Sook smiles at Min Woo, you can see how important he is to her and how much she cherishes him. It's beautiful. This actress (Soo Ae) has definitely raised the bar. The way I've seen other actresses look at their heroes now seems more akin to shallow infatuation but Ji Sook's gaze just seems so deep and meaningful. It's like the difference between like and love. Fashion Both the main characters wear the most beautiful clothes. Well, I loved Ji Sook's dresses and Min Woo always looked dapper in his suits. I liked his home clothes too. They were cute and comfy. Haha. Also, Ji Sook wears some really nice dresses as sleepwear. Music The soundtrack was beautiful. The gimmicky idea that Min Woo plays the violin was not. As a classically trained musician, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It was terribly terrible!
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