The Master's Sun

SO SO GOOD, I WANTED MORE DRAMAS LIKE THIS!?! PLEASEEE

SO GOOD OMG, a classic, dramas like this never go out of style. The cast, video, songs, the ending, I would like more releases like this. They are magnificent, I spend hours watching them without even seeing the time pass. The characterization of the first-rate ghosts, very advanced for the year they were released. Super current, a classic, watch it! 하하하하 정말 좋았어요 이 배우 너무 좋아요 #클래식 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 더 해주세요, 부탁드려요

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Eventually watched it, eventually enjoyed it.

I had this drama on my watch list for literally years, and was really very conflicted about whether to watch it at all. I dislike horror, finding most of it fake, and many of the manifestations of spirits very cliched and boring. It is also too often depressingly predictable.
When I did decide to watch, I had massive reservations about the premise, but also quite strongly disliked the female lead - an excellent actress, but I have too often seen her play the same long-suffering, passive, devoted, courageous but self-effacing female who has to be abused for too long before she is eventually considered worthy of the attention of a self-aggrandising narcissistic male. That's neither good writing nor a model for good relationships, and frankly it worries me what people think is a good example for minds and emotions to learn from
Because of this, I struggled with this drama in the first few episodes. I simply could not understand Tae Yang, as she whined and simpered, yet she seemed also to find it mindlessly funny. It was annoying, and I would have happily slapped her upside the head to see if we could drill a bit of sense into her. It wasn't that I could not see the situation she was in, or the fear she was battling, but her antics in relation to Jun Won were just awful, and not particularly believable. Believability though is pretty redundant here.
As we trickled through the episodes even her annoying mannerisms and glitches gathered a little charm, and Jung Won's arrogance was tempered. The innocent double-entendres of her need for his body were a small and quiet joy, as were their discussions of her seduction later on. I started to enjoy their company as each of them became more the person they were supposed to be. All the other characters and cast were well rounded and well realised too. I really feel that writers did a good job, painting characters and plot by means of excellent dialog, which was (once people stopped whinging) a delight.
The acting was excellent - from everyone involved. I've tried to think critically and pick a hole somewhere, in any performance, but I can't. When I watch something and find an actor's performance weak or jarring I often have to stand back and consider how well the role was written or directed, because that is often the real weakness. I really enjoy that I never had to even think about that here.
Ghosts do nothing for me - too often under-written and cliched - but it was nice that here the ghosts were in themselves characters, with motivation and pain and tasks they had to finish, and that many of them actually developed and were ready to move on. Those wee sub-plots and stories for the ghosts were all pretty enjoyable and satisfying. I was also very impressed by how this series actually touches on a number of serious issues which in Korean society are taboo, and love that it is done quietly, with little actual drama, but great kindness and acceptance.
The weakest ghost story for me was certainly the main device, that of trying to resolve the mystery of the kidnap and the whereabouts of the ransom. When that was finally settled it was something of a damp squib. The drama needed something a bit more meaty that we could actually care about - by the time this resolution came around it was completely irrelevant and did not change anything for any of the characters, except "Hana" - though that was a bit satisfying - self-satisfied smirk removed from that face at last!
Pacing was good - 17 episodes is an odd length, and thankfully they didn't try to pad it out to make 20 boring or repetitive episodes! 17 good episodes is excellent!
Music plays a massive role - often it gets on my nerves. Here the music wasn't always the awful soupy strings which sometimes make me feel slightly sick and dizzy, imagining all those violinists' elbows working back and forth as if they're stirring a massive bowl of porridge, and some of it was quite pleasant. It even seemed as if some of the songs carried the story of someone's inner processing, but since Netflix doesn't translate lyrics, that is really anybody's guess, and for me they were pretty irrelevant. Might have made 16 episodes without all that. That said, the music was often far too prominent - so that on those occasions when a conversation wasn't set against a "soundtrack" it offered an oasis of clarity and light - what a relief. The soundtrack was at times oppressive - like musac. Sorry. Could have done without most of it.
This became a much better drama than I at first expected, and I did massively enjoy myself, had a great time with all the major and minor characters.

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Could it be that ML and FL are both Masters and Suns?

I saw this series quite a long time ago but not fully. So, I decided to rewatch it this year. Actually, I really do not like ghost stories, but this one is quite different and unique in a way that the ghosts have unfinished business that only Gong Shil can help them.
The ghost stories vary, and Gong Shil's reaction of fear is but natural. Even after so many encounters, she has not gotten used to them. And she only has peace when she touches Joong Woo.
What I like about this drama?
Both So Ji Sub and Gong Hyo Jin did a marvelous job. It is just funny how Gong Shil treated Joong Woo, as if a maniac which makes the latter fear for his dear life. The facial expressions are so funny and not irritating. Their interaction is so cute. And we can see a transformation of character for both of them as they learn to depend on one another.
As this story is on the supernatural, we can expect a lot of special effects. The faces of the ghosts were terrifying at first, but later on as Gong Shil converse with them, they just look like ordinary people. This gives us the idea that there are people with unfinished business when they were still alive and they need someone to help them to fulfill them.
I was wondering about the title of this drama
Who is the Master and who is the Sun? I just think Joong Woo is both the master and the sun to Gong Shil - she follows him around and becomes the light to shoo the ghosts. Gong Shil can be the sun to the life of Joong Woo who helped him be freed of his past. She can be the master of her own life, that will not let the ghosts cause her to fear.
This is worth rewatching because of the two main actors and how the story unfolds quickly.

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Loved this show! It was the first kdrama I’ve ever watched and it wasn’t disappointing either. I seen clips on Facebook and always wanted to watch it till I finally gave in. It was worth it. Great chemistry. I’m however I wish they gave us a better ending or came out with a second season about the couple. I really hope they do give it a thought or try. The storyline was perfect and the fact that they didn’t focus too much on the main storyline in each episode was good. They give you other stories within the show that will help lead up to the main point. Watch it you won’t regret it at all!

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The Master's Sun (2013)

Relatively fine.

I'm not much into the spooky-based shows, especially with the "I see dead people" twist, but I was pleasantly surprised by The Master's Sun. Although the spook factor is toned down as the show progresses and the show turns a bit into a slice of life-y, pseudo-romance-y, melodrama; take that as you will.

While the ghost story lines are directed pretty well, they are sometimes awkward and logically head-scratching. The cinematography is uncreative and the dialogues are oftentimes stiff. And yes, a lot of the classic K-drama tropes come into play as well:

- dismissive man meets pitiful woman romance
- arrogant woman falling in love with the uncaring man romance
- amnesia plot device
- "bad step-mom" character
- airport scene

The climax of the show where all the "big reveal(s)" happen--- were unexciting. An anticlimactic, awkward ending sequence featuring an unconvincing villain resulting in an endgame that just sorta... happens?

And the show never stops annoyingly beating the proverbial dead horse with the "sun" wordplay. Female lead is the Male lead's sun; big sun, little sun, The Master's Sun; yeah I get it... enough already.

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A very unique love story where romance is not the focus

The last episodes break all the misconception the viewers and even the people inside the drama have about her being a weak candy girl to the male lead. You have to be older to actually understand the push and pull of this drama and why the female lead take certain life decisions. Perhaps because of the language barrier, it wasn't always clear why he takes certain decisions regarding their relationship. The dialogues are actually hilarious and the ML's cynicism is top notch. I love all the side chracters too and I only have the warmest memories no matter how many times I finish this drama. There were many nice life lessons too and the ML also realises how he could have handled things differently and spoken differently, unlike many arrogant rich man poor woman dramas.

It will always be one of those dramas that are home to me and I must admire the clever brain who wrote the climax and all the really nice subplots that intertwin to nicely with the journey of the main leads. I still always cry during some of their adventures together and this drama has a very special place in my heart.

The ending was perfect, with a closure and new beginning for everyone.

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Inegavelmente, um clássico!

Desde o momento em que você entra nesse mundo de programas de TV asiático, há aquelas histórias que são muito conhecidas e aclamadas e que todos dizem que deveria ser visto, e Master's Sun é um desses.

Enquanto pensava no que assistir, depois de muitos dramas bons de 2024, pensei em ir atrás de um drama que fosse um pouco mais antigo e que todo mundo conhecia, e foi assim que comecei a assisti-lo.

Desde o início com a premissa de fantasma, já conhecida por mim, chamou minha atenção, é sempre muito divertido assistir um tema de fantasia e que nos faz fugir da realidade. A construção da dinâmica dos protagonista é muito divertida, ela não quer soltá-lo e ele louco pra que ela deixe-o, as subtramas dos fantasmas ajuda a aproximá-los, mesmo quando aquela relação só tem um único objetivo, o tão procurado objeto que o radar de 10 milhões precisa encontrar. Todo o andar do drama é bem construído e é evidente que o romance é o mais importante de tudo na história, junto com a construção da confiança da FL e o amolecimento do ML.

Todas as atuações são ótimos. O ML sendo egoísta e se importando e melhorando aos poucos pela protagonista vai sendo notado aos poucos, sendo uma construção constante. Já a atriz que faz a FL deu um show de atuação ao falar sozinha em várias cenas onde ela estava com outros personagens e eles não poderiam ver os fantasmas.

A OST desse drama é muito boa, apesar de poucas realmente terem ficado na minha cabeça, o tema principal dos protagonistas ainda ressoa na minha cabeça em qualquer momento.

Com certeza é uma história que deve ser admirada. Como disse anteriormente, as tramas, subtramas e atuações fazem da história um grande charme, por isso e outras razões ela é considerada um dos grandes clássicos dos k-dramas.

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This Kdrama for me overall is 10/10, watching it is very enjoyable! If you are looking for a romcom series I recommend this to you :)
The storyline, actors and everything in it is very enjoyable. I love how the story progresses and how the actors are so damn adorable! A scary, funny, romantic drama that I haven't seen for a long time! I mean other KDRAMA series are good too, but this series will make you giggle and stuff! Even if I am disappointed sometimes in the story the characters in this series is very entertaining to watch, some parts are predictable but I like how you can predict and see everything watching the drama! You will not be disappointed!
I recommend this KDRAMA very much!
That's it guys everything is positive in this review because all the elements in this show fills up the gap!

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I have been wanting to watch this drama for a while and I finally got around to it due to it being October and of course Halloween...I was not a perfect 10 for me because there were some issues but overall, I liked the drama a lot. It was quirky and fun with a spooky concept perfect for Halloween and Fall.

Story: As I said above, if you like ghosts and creepy scenarios, this is the drama for you. The first half of this drama has some great ghost scenes. I also like that this story also has romance and comedic elements because I think it rounded out the story quite well. One issue I had was that it seemed as the drama progressed, the ghosts disappeared...which was disappointing to me because I was watching this to be scared and with the second half of the drama, I really wasn't scared at all. I wanted the episodic ghosts to be more relevant in the second half of the drama but I understand why they sort of disappeared...BUT STILL! NEEDED MORE GHOSTS!

Acting/Cast: To be truthful, I watched this drama because of So Ji Sub. I heard he was great and I heard right. For me, He was the best actor in this drama HANDS DOWN! I loved him and his interactions with the character Tae Gong Shil. Now the actress who played Tae Gong Shil wasn't bad either but I did find her character to be annoying in some parts. The character I liked the least was the model, Tae Yi Ryeong. I thought she needed to grow up and not be a child for most of the drama. She annoyed me a lot (a big NO NO in this drama) Lastly, I thought Seo In Guk was good in the drama. He didn't wow me but he wasn't horrible either. I did like his character's interactions with Tae Yi Ryeong. Oh and another small thing, there was this support character, the other security guard...HE HAD SUCH AN ANNOYING LAUGH! I COULDN'T GET OVER IT! I know it is small and weird that I would concentrate on that but I just couldn't get past that.

Music: I loved the main OST that played when the 2 leads were together. I thought it complimented those moments well and it was memorable.

Rewatch Value: I would watch this again...Probably fast forward to my favorite scenes but I would watch it again

Overall: Another huge issue I had with this drama was the number of episodes in the drama...I do not think it had to be 17 episodes long...It felt very drawn out in the middle and17 episodes seemed unnecessary. The problems/storyline that were being drawn out in the second half of the drama could have been resolved in 14, 15, 16 episodes EASILY!! Other than that. I thought this was a very entertaining and fun drama filed with ghosts and romance...I loved how it ended! Be sure to bring the popcorn and be scared (at least in the 1st half of the drama).

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Dazzling Like the Sun

This was so much fun and emotional, omg! I didn’t expect to enjoy this so much, but the story was addictive and entertaining that I had no choice but to binge this lowkey. The ghost stories are serious for the most part, but there was one silly one that I liked: the marathon runner who wanted to cross the finish line🤣.

Anyway, the OST was amazing; such catchy songs and beautifully moving string arrangements, just wow. I also loved the male lead’s wardrobe. He had STYLE. He had DRIP. Loved the scarf he would wear under his slightly unbuttoned shirt as well as the variety of colors of his clothes in general. No boring black suits, no, no. I also loved that he wore more than just a watch, but had a stack of bracelets on his wrist as well as rings on his fingers. Overall, Joo Jung Won was very masculine and well styled throughout the show. This did not take away from the comedy he delivered; really good timing from So Ji Sub! He was very entertaining to watch, which is why I already started his other romcom “Oh My Venus!”🥰🤭. I also really liked our sun, the female lead. Gong Sil may have been funky (at first) and weird, but she was MY weirdo. Loved her from the get-go, and I enjoyed seeing how her character progressed and got more mature over the course of the show!

The relationship conflict was a little dragged out, even though I did understand where the female lead was coming from, but I just really wanted them to be together at last!! I also wasn’t a big fan of the second female lead Yi Ryung. In my opinion, she had no development, and felt rather shallow and gave me mean girl energy. I don’t know why her pursuit of Kang Woo was successful in the end… But whatever. She was indeed GORGEOUS and that hairstyle was absolutely stunning on her, just wow.

Overall, the show was a lovely surprise. Sure, it’s definitely a product of its time, but it’s still super entertaining, has its sweet & romantic moments, and will make you emotional. All things considered, it wasn’t too terrible to watch from a 2026 perspective despite some of the characters’ behavior being… whatever (like the male lead being so mean, or some of the female lead’s acting (she did feel like an anime character sometimes), or the second female lead, or the villain (one word: TACKY), or some of the side characters’ terrible acting (the secretary…), or, or…) I didn’t care too much, because I was still very invested in the story. I’m sad I’m done with the show now😭☀️☀️

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