Apr 26, 2012

epic

One of the most epic first episodes ever. Almost too epic.
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Apr 26, 2012

she's feeling bad enough, now fire??!!!

I loved Lee Kak confronting Tae Mu. I sighed when Lee kak told Bak Ha not to like him, but I'm glad he explained it all to her. His initial reaction was so thoughtful, but some of the scenes after the confession seemed repetitive. I like seeing Se Na get left and ignored, but fire???!!! The fire was a little over the top, as was the cliff hanger ending, but I can tell something good is coming.
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Apr 26, 2012

Like and hate...lol

In this episode, my feelings went from like to hate to like again. I don't tend to like exaggerated expressions and acting, but the funny moments make it worth it. Also, I hadn't felt embarrassment while watching a drama in a while. I had to fight, very hard, the urge to cover up my eyes in some scenes.



As for the editing team of this drama, they should be thrown in jail. Horrible editing. I want to tell them: "There are such things called transitions..." The scenes feel choppy and disconnected because of this.
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Apr 26, 2012

jang geun suk for the win...

This was a beautiful episode of Joon and Ha Na falling in love. I'm afraid of what is going to happen in the future, but for now I am enjoying the Joon/Ha Na love fest!!!

When In Ha got hit saving Yoon Hee, I almost freaked out. The outcome was well worth it though. Yoon Hee finally breaks down and tells him that she wants to be with him.

Lord knows what is going to happen next with the evil Hye Jung!!!

Hopefully the Joon's mother doesn't totally mess it up for him, but I have a feeling that this drama is about to change again from the deeply beautiful feeling drama to the light hearted cute love fest drama to...
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the beginning- sisterhood

first of all- amazing episode!

the story was captivating as hell...you just want to know what actually happened to the girl, how she was killed and why were there other crimes



named it as the beginning- siterhood because it is the beginning of the drama where everything is set up... so the characters backgrounds are explained in different situations.. and sisterhood because the first crime's theme is based around family bonds (between sisters)



at first it was not really clear to me how the production team wants to set up the drama... because it was made up of short scenes that each had titles... then from one scene it went to a totally different one... wasn't exactly sure what was happening but later one it all comes together~



the first episode is a very good representation of the development of the characters

you just know which character will take which position in the team and also what their personality is like

the good thing about it as well is that the truth about the main character is not revealed and the suspense is increased by the fact that he is called 'monster' for a reason...



very good start and captivating episode~ x)

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Apr 26, 2012

exhilarating!

I have watched the whole episode seated on the edge of my chair. I haven't fallen from it simply because I didn't want to miss a scene, but there are several exhilarating moments in this episode which call for a loud thud.

Oh, the joy! Jae Ha's really doing it: he's becoming the best king ever, as Shi Kyung loyally assures. His clever deceit to the expense of secretary Eun has made my day. I loved the scene in which the supposed redecoration material brought to the king's office suddenly morphs into cameras and you know he's going to make a grand announcement. Awesome. My heart's swollen.

And all this with the complicity of the queen mother. Did I mention how I adore all the involved relatives?

But the part I personally prefer is how Jae Ha is all brave and stoic and king-like in crossing that dangerous yellow line, when in fact the confrontation he dreads the most is the one with Hang Ah. And, not surprisingly, among all the high stake political moves, convincing Hang Ah is the only failing one.

Brave, proud, sweet Hang Ah. As a viewer I obviously want these two to love each other and erase whatever complication in their relationship, but as a woman I can understand Hang Ah's feeling and honour her behaviour in such a situation.

Shi Kyung and the princess deserve a mention (or ten) too. How sweet are they? I had to laugh out loud at his clumsy attempt at being at the same time respectful as a guard and courteous as a man, all resulting in him dropping the princess on the bed like a sack of flour. hahahahahahaha Adorable.

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Apr 25, 2012

Good Set Up

The first episode does exactly what it is supposed to do...Set the scene, introduce the characters and begin the storytelling. I hooked enough to be very curious to see how the past world is going to set up the future...



The cinematography really sets a new bar. Everything is warm, colorful and green. I love the little touches; the set design and costume that really puts you back into the 70's. Korea or US...It feels real. Good Show.
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lalala~

I like WooHyun's jealous act too much I think, can anything be cuter? ^^ The scenes in the movie (OMG... my heart was dancing a cha-cha-cha), in the house, in the car (LOL for the van scene... WooHyun, boy, are you sitting on her lap while hugging her? That's not how it's done... SHE should be the one sitting in your lap, you cutey...)cuteness overload...

Oh~ did you know? The b*** has a heart too... she didn't reveal anything to the reporter... wow... I'm surprised... not that I've started liking you... I know you're going to use the chance Team Leader Han is giving you to your best interest... you're still a b***... just one with heart... knowing that you are the most at fault...

I just know, the next episode is going to be full of heartbreaks... I knew everything was going too smoothly...

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Apr 25, 2012

~deep breath~

I am already in need of more beautiful and awesome words to describe this drama...

First of all, director-sshi, I beg you (on my knees, by the way), JUST STOP JANG GEUN-SUK FROM SMILING LIKE THAT ANYMORE T_T Do you want my dead body? I was crazy about him in You're Beautiful and but the director there was a kind man, understanding that my heart can't take him smiling THAT much, he showed THE smile only 3-4 times during the whole drama...and you go and make him smile like that DURING THE WHOLE DAMN EPISODE??? T_T HAVE SOME CONSCIENCE!!! I HAVE A HEART HERE!!!

Their message writing just killed me, SeoJun and Hana are really very-very interesting couple! kya~

And the best to their parents, really, these people just feel the drama with warm air... I don't know their feeling are so calm and at the same time SO deep... this drives me crazy...

Next episode...dadada...the drama begins...

SeoJun&HaNa; FIGHTING! The challenges of the dramaland are ahead of you!!!

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Apr 25, 2012

Oh, fire-fire...awaken the TRUE love~

Well, this was a hell of an episode...whew~

Ouch for BakHa, to get the cold shoulder from LeeKak... Yes, I understand why he did that, I know that even he already know that he likes her, but can't give up the idea that marrying SaeNa and repeating the events of the night of the Queen's death will help them get back to Joseon... (he's better follow the spiders...oh-oh...I mean the butterfly... ^^)

Yay for the revelation of TaeMu's long-term lie of not meeting TaeYong in New York, though this man really needs more of my pity and not my hatred, cause, just imagine how pitiful must a person be to fall in love with a creature like SaeNa...brr... Yes, TaeMu-sshi...now's a good time to panic...

Now to my least favourite topic... oh, you stupid man LeeKak, what girl falls in love with you in a day and the next day asks you to marry her? Ask anyone... everybody will say, she's either a swindler or a maniac... (ehemTheSecondOneEhem...) C'mooo~n, jeonha, are you THAT babo of a person? Can't you REALLY see what is she? I mean you've grown up in Joseon! Where all the palace intrigues and betraying happened, can't you REALLY judge a person??? Either his character is REALLY ignorant in that manner (it was bugging me since the beginning by the way), or he's been making and is going to make a good use of her, and then throw her away, guess which I'll prefer...

And DON'T LET A HAIR FALL FROM BAK-HA'S HEAD! ARASSOYO???

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Apr 25, 2012

The Great Episode Keep Coming....

This was another great episode. The story is getting very good. The look on the club M guy?s face when Jae Ha told him of was priceless. I can't believe the means and power Club M have. They are able to donate 50 Million Won to the Royal family just for them to fall into a trap. They will for sure be a difficult opponent.



I thought Jae Ha going and threatening the prime minister for Hang Ah was really cool. But Hang Ah doesn?t know he did that she thinks he abandoned her and stopped watching her trial to have fun and party.



I loved the dream Hang Ah had. It made you understand the way Hang Ah is feeling a bit more. You could tell that she was still hurt by the shooting and was afraid Jae Ha would betray her. That she doesn?t fully trust him.



This was another great episode I can't wait to watch the next one.

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Apr 25, 2012

Here it is !

Here it is ! Finally ! I knew boring moments would bring along better moments, exciting moments, fantastic moments ! I'm not disappointed at all !

So far, probably the better episode.
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Apr 25, 2012

really???

Ga Young is driving me crazy...all she does is cry and act confused. Does this character have any other personality traits???

I can't believe that Jae Hyuk is playing the "if I can't have you, then no one will" card!!! This guy is psycho...for real!!! I get that he is emotionally screwed living with a family such as his, but he has gone off the deep end with this one.

Young Gul won some points this week with the going out to get Ga Young although he was the one pushing her away. Then he made her birthday special and racked up tons of points. His character is still confusing though. I can't decide if I like him or not. I like the way he handles psycho Lee, but I don't always like the way he treats Young Gul.

Anna drives me crazy, but I don't hate her. I think Kwon Yu Ri's acting leaves a lot to be desired, but the character makes since to me...

and it is the only character that does. I'm starting to wonder why I'm still watching this drama. It is like a car wreck where you just have to look.

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Apr 25, 2012

hana...dhul...seht...kiss

I love that In Ha is not taking no for an answer and he is slowly wearing Yoon Hee down. You can tell that she is just afraid to put him thru more pain, but I don't think she realizes that being with out her brings him more pain.



Joon's mom is a total b*atch!!! How could she treat her son that way?



The moments between Joon and Ha Na were priceless. When he knows everything she is going to answer in the drinking game, when she is drunk and they are setting on the chair, when he asks her to make him feel better and all the times they kiss in this episode make it one of the best I have ever seen!!!



Can't wait till next episode!!!

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There is only one truth!

First case was pretty good. I loved how they had Dante Carver (the 'foreigner") in this case. I also loved how the Senators name was "Senator Dickson". :D I actually remember watching this episode in the anime. Not a bad case.





The second case was great. I loved how Fumiko loved him so sincerely. I also liked the one short short scene that Heiji and Kudo work together and disarm the killer.
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