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the story was okay until episode 12; after that it started to drag too much but the cast was really good so it remained a pretty pleasant watch throughout, but it wasn;t a very memorable drama for me.

take the more schematic route, because the first ones do not so much and things hppen to him that teach him a few things too, not everything is expected there.

Tried FBRS but it didn't appeal to me. padam padam has me hooked right on with good camera work,lightning and some stunning shots, and very strong acting by the main lead, every look, laughter leaves a strong impression. The story looks at freedom and how other people approach an ex-convict (who'd been framed and in jail for a crime he didn't commit) and it makes the character very sympathetic. He gets out and the story unfolds. Observing reactions to him is practiucally remorseful. plus Kim Bum is looking very ethereal- a bit thin and weak (poor thing), but he;s got an interesting support role here and I'm really liking what I'm seeing so far and where the story is going. Reaching episode 9 soon, the first episodes set a very lovely ground for events to come in eps 11-20. Strong friendship theme and hinges on broadly defined magic realism. What I fear is that the last 10eps could

lol, yeah dramas get like that; that's why I need a break from them sometimes; the more you watch them, the more you see the repetitions and how themes are recycled. Then most of the enjoyment rests on actors and direction, camera work and well used OST. It's hard to keep inventing things too, especially when the drama proudcers are trying to go for winning formulas. But padam padam is a pretty fresh drama, if I dare say so myself. plus there is always the fun of finding things that do stand out and making your ow of all time lists - for uniqueness etc. That's why I am also NOT encouraged to go for a thousand kisses, 50 episodes of the same story is a bit too much.

I am considering giving it a look; what was it about it that disappointed you the most?

Aww, it was cute.

This is a lovely movie. Beautiful.

lol howdy thank you for friend request. :-) mhm I don't think watching dramas is stupid :P Oh you dropped heartstrings, didn't like it?

I caught up to episode 7 of the series and it's just breathtaking at times, (beautiful shots intimate camera work, sometimes indeed surreal camera work) it's very well done..so far. It establishes well the grounds and I'm expecting things to start falling downards from episode 10 onwards..as the past will become unraveled and clear to everyone and cath uo to our poor, adorable protagonist. Also I wonder if Warden Kim will reappear. In episode 7 they had such nice family scenes, it was a joy to watch.I am a bit worried about Angel Kim Bum and the boy, Lim Jung, because history does tend to repeat itself. But yes the story's great. Love both the lead and his companion. I'm happy I cauth up with this one, it'll be easier to keep up to date with the rest of the series, whch is a first for me as I usually do dramathons after dramas finish airing.

Aigoo. Well there's nothing that can be done about this but take it in its stride, and then breathe a sigh of relief after you're completely done with him :-) good luck and all the best results!

lol the problem with asian oldies is that some of them would be rather hard to be seen on TV. And like other oldies, they are a part of the evolution of TV/movie/drama things so I think it;s worth at least investigating some of them and def adding them tio MDL database ^^

Oh man, but it's the one and only time you have to deal with him, right? So it should be fine! :-)

^^ Yes, they sure are, I watched it just now, it was quite touching.

But why the results are out so late?
In any case, I sure hope it will be a day of relief and rewards!

lol because it relates to Gou, I want to see a take on the story from Hideyoshi's perspective; the 50th Taiga drama with Juri Ueno as Gou is pretty good, but it brought me to dislike the eldest sister and Toyotomi Hideyoshi so I want to see his story folling his side of things maybe. I'm also planning to see Gou Hime film from 1993. I'm planning to watch the entire NHK Taiga seres from the first drama in 1960s. I like old films, f they are well done (my favourote actors include Fred Astaire and gene Kelly and Jimmy Stewart and Humprey Bogart and Katheine Hepburn, Audrey as well) so I'm expecting a lot from these oldies. But I am afraid, because I did catch a glimose of hideyoshi and it looked a bit awkward, still I heard the actor who portrayed him was great. Aww. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, Yoona. I hope it's going to be a wonderful day.

lol you;re right, I don't like such long dramas but period pieces are exceptions to the rule, given they need more time to tell a story and they usually have epic OST. I will be watchibng oyagyo brothers as the longest from the modern ones and I think that will be enough, but period pieces are just different, so I'm making an allowance for it :-)

Hello there, ^_^ Yes it's been a while hasn't it? I'm great, writing my work and started Padam, padam, which I really like so far and am expecting great things from it. How;s that marathon of your going? ;-) lol judging by your stats, pretty good :D Did you watch My Baby and Me or Do Re Mi movie? Both have Jang Geun Seuk, so you may want to if you haven't.

As for Gou, Episode 45 is out ^_^ I know, period pieces take to be harder to tackle because they are more in-depth and longer.

Also, Yeona, how are your exams going???

Whatr I meant to say is that because of the awards I am dreading the extended episodes. But, we shall see.