2010 Drama Reviews

This isn’t a full on review but more of a quick pro/con list.

**Not all shows were made in 2010 but that’s when I watched them!**

Another year of watching Kdramas comes to an end. I’ve managed to break my record from last year by watching 12 dramas!

I think I have a problem…

Last years reviews can be found HERE

In no particular order:

Invincible Lee Pyung Kang

Pros: A fun show without too much drama.

Cons: The first 3 or so episodes might be the WORST EVER. Just annoying.

Score: 6/10

La dolce vita

Pros: A more mature Kdrama with a storyline you don’t see too often

Cons: Can become painfully slow. It takes “sad” to a new level

Score: 6/10

Happiness in the Wind

Pros: I’m not gonna lie, I watched this because I have a crush on Kim So Eun. Really liked the first half of the show.

Cons: THIS SHOW MADE ME SO MAD! I know its a daily sitcom but come on! Keep it movin! Only watch this if you like one of the actors!

Score: Beginning episodes (8/10)

After they changed Kim So Eun’s hair (4/10)

Chuno

Pros: Overall it had great performances, great directing, great music. I’ll remember it fondly ^^

Cons: I wish Lee Da Hae played her character alittle differently. Can’t think of much else.

Score: 9/10

Cinderella’s Sister

Pros: Moon Geun Young was great in this one. Overall it was good, could have been great.

Cons: The storyline gets alittle annoying.

Score: 8/10

Personal Taste

Pros: Great comedic chemistry between the leads. Overall one of my top 3 from 2010!

Cons: How can you put the GORGEOUS Son Ye Jin in this and then make her always so frumpy? (she is still amazing ^^)

Score: Game Over 9/10

The Devil

Pros: Kinda like a Korean Version of “The Dead Zone”. (also has Shin Min Ah ^^)

Cons: The story leaves ALOT to be desired. Needed alittle more variety. (I think someone like No Min Woo would have made a better “Bad” guy.

Score: Shin Min Ah +1 (5/10)

Coffee House

Pros: Kang Ji Hwan, Park Shi Yeon.

Cons: Alittle hit or miss with the comedy and overall storyline.

Score: 7/10

Gumiho: Tale of the Fox’s Child

Pros: Amazing acting, great directing, and great music!

Cons: It ended ^^

Score: 10/10

Tazza

Pros: If you like gambling shows and Go-Stop then you’ll like this one. Han Ye Seul is just stunning throughout the show. One of the more dramatic endings I’ve seen in a Kdrama.

Cons: Its Alittle longer than it needs to be. Should have been 16 episodes.

Score: 7/10

Sungkyunkwan Scandal

Pros: Easy to watch drama. I’m a sucker for the old “fighting for the underdog” character.

Cons: I wish the leads were alittle more fun, would have made my top 3. Micky just didn’t seen fun enough for me to get behind him. I thought the last scene was out of place and hurt the drama.

Score: 7/10

My Girlfriend is a Gumiho

Pros: Very fun and cute. Shin Min Ah is great! The aunt and Chow Yun Fat couple are gold and I actually can stand Lee Seung Gi now lol ^^

Cons: Lee Seung Gi’s Overacting (mainly in the first few episodes)

Score: 8/10

 

Looks like my top favs are:

1. Gumiho: Tale of the Fox’s Child

2. Chuno

3. Personal Taste
   

My ’09 Drama Reviews

Well, 2009 is over and I managed to watch 11 Dramas! When I first thought back on the year I guessed I had watched 5-6. But after some review my number doubled!

This isn’t a full on review but more of a quick recap list.

**Not all shows were made in ’09 but thats when I watched them!**

If you would like to buy any of these shows please do so through this link:

YesAsia

now onto the Dramas!

in no real order:

Partner

Surprisingly fun for a “Courtroom” Drama. I watched it mainly because I have a thing for Kim Hyun joo but continued to watch because it was fun and serious at all the right times.        

7/10

Cain and Abel

I watched this because of So Ji Sub. period. He was the star of my alltime favorite drama “I’m sorry, I love you”. Fresh out the army he was making his comeback and I couldn’t wait. I have to say that this show was one of my hardest to watch shows of the year. Not only is it alittle gory (it takes place in a hospital) but the first 6-7 episodes were awful! But at ep 8 or so I REALLY started to enjoy it and ultimately liked it.

First half  2/10

Second half 7.5/10

You are my Destiny

As a fan of “Girls Generation” I almost had to watch YoonA in her big daily drama lead role. And thanks to KBS World I could! It was a slow moving show, but thats kinda what you get with a daily drama, and the leading man Park Jae Jung couldn’t even act like he was breathing.

5/10

Handsome Siblings

My only Chinese show this year…

I loved Dicky as the Monkey King so I thought I would give this show a chance. Not amazing or bad. Pretty enjoyable most of the time with lots of comedy and some melodrama.           

7/10

Worlds Within

I really enjoyed Hyun Bin in a few other shows and Hyegyo was great in Full House so I thought this was a sure hit… It was a fine show, its just not very interesting. I have a hard time remembering a single scene from this one which tells me it was boring.

5/10

Take Care of Agassi

The first few episodes really had a fun playful vibe but it soon turned into a predictable Kdrama. Never been a big YEH fan and she really didn’t make me like her any more in this one. Moon Chae Won on the other hand has really surprised me with her performances so far.

6/10

Boys over Flowers

Yes, like everybody else I watched BOF. Do I regret it? NO! Mainly because I got introduced to Kim So Eun, who I think stole all the cuteness in the world and ate it. If you like eye candy and don’t think too much you will enjoy this one.

7/10

TOP 3 4

Tied for 3rd:

Story of a Man

One of my favorite shows of the year! It JUST missed being in my TOP 3. Its suspenseful and dramatic with lots of great scenes, and there is plenty of eye candy for the ladies and fellas.

9/10

Iris

My most anticipated show of ’09. Lee Byung Hun is the reason I watch Korean movies, TV Dramas, and even listen to KPOP. His movie “A Bittersweet Life” made me explore the Korean entertainment world and I’ve never looked back.

Action packed show with tons of stars and what I think is a breakout performance for Kim Tae Hee.

9/10

2.

Painter of the Wind

One of the most visually pleasing dramas I’ve ever seen. I can’t even count how many scenes I remember simply because of how beautifully they were filmed. Great performances all around and good story. (and Moon Chae Won :-p )

10/10

1.

You’re Beautiful

A show I wasn’t even planning to watch. But because the IRIS subs weren’t going to be ready for awhile I thought I could watch something quickly. What I wasn’t ready for was how much I was going to enjoy this one. Its a very fun and lighthearted show but its charms are just too much to resist and it soon grabs you and wont let go.

10/10