Upcoming Kdrama has me excited
Jul. 13th, 2010 09:49 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
walkwithheroesI've been a bit disappointed with the last few seasons of K-dramas; though last season was really good - Cinderella's Sister Personal Taste, Prosecutor Princess among other things. However, when I looked at the summer 2010 season, nothing really struck me. Until now.
Gloria is a new Sun/Sat drama written by Jung Ji Woo, the writer of such classic as - Stars Falling From the Sky, Family's Honor, How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor, etc. Plus, the cast list is beyond awesome:
Bae Doo Na (Someday, How to Meet Your Perfect Neighbor) is playing the lead character. A singer whose main goal in life is to care for her mentally handicap younger (or older, depending on where you read the summary) sister. She is described as a strong and intelligent woman.
Suh Ji Suk (The Bow, Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors) is the illegitimate son of an entrepreneur, who meets BDN's character by chance and falls in love with her. He's described as "cold" due to his relationships with his parents.
Lee Chun Hee (Smile, You [loved him in that], Dae Wang Sejong) is the childhood friend of Bae's character. He's her support system and is described as a "talented gangster" - he's also a single father to a 7 year old nephew.
So Yi Hyeon (Swallow the Sun, The Restless) is the secret daughter of a Chaebol family. She was once a ballet dancer, but was forced to give it up due to an injury. Her life takes a turn when she meets Lee Chun Hee and Bae Doo Na's characters.
Oh Hyun Kyung (High Kick Through the Roof, First Wives Club) will play Bae's mentally handicap sister. She has the mental capacity of a 5 year old.
I have to say that I'm exited for this drama due to the writer, who has a way of writing dramas about people rather than simply about their romances. I also really love the casting - Lee Chun Hee has become a favorite, as has So Yi Hyeon. Plus, Bae Doo Na is always very good. I think the story also has a lot of potential, because it seems based around these people and their relationships.
At the start Jin-Jin and Dong-A are friends and "develop a relationship", but then cold and aloof Kanna Seok enters the picture. It'll be interesting to watch that love triangle form and develop, because there are many factors involved in it: the past Jin-Jin and Dong-A share, Kanna Seok's family, etc.
There is also Yoon-Seo, who I'm sure will fit in that love triangle somewhere. I'd actually love too see Yoon-Seo and Dong-A form a little somthing-something, simply because it would give into two of my major drama kinks: ballerina/gangster and rich girl/bad boy. (Yes, I am shallow. Sue me.)
I will say this, though: I am a bit worried about how they will portray Jin-Joo, Jin-Jin's mentally handicap sister. Because, let's face it. . .sometimes the mentally handicap characters in dramas and films come off as adults acting like children and not as adults with the mental capacity of a child.
Either way - I'm looking forward to this drama. It's just too bad it's 50 episodes. That pretty much means I'll be streaming this one.
Gloria is a new Sun/Sat drama written by Jung Ji Woo, the writer of such classic as - Stars Falling From the Sky, Family's Honor, How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor, etc. Plus, the cast list is beyond awesome:
Bae Doo Na (Someday, How to Meet Your Perfect Neighbor) is playing the lead character. A singer whose main goal in life is to care for her mentally handicap younger (or older, depending on where you read the summary) sister. She is described as a strong and intelligent woman.
Suh Ji Suk (The Bow, Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors) is the illegitimate son of an entrepreneur, who meets BDN's character by chance and falls in love with her. He's described as "cold" due to his relationships with his parents.
Lee Chun Hee (Smile, You [loved him in that], Dae Wang Sejong) is the childhood friend of Bae's character. He's her support system and is described as a "talented gangster" - he's also a single father to a 7 year old nephew.
So Yi Hyeon (Swallow the Sun, The Restless) is the secret daughter of a Chaebol family. She was once a ballet dancer, but was forced to give it up due to an injury. Her life takes a turn when she meets Lee Chun Hee and Bae Doo Na's characters.
Oh Hyun Kyung (High Kick Through the Roof, First Wives Club) will play Bae's mentally handicap sister. She has the mental capacity of a 5 year old.
I have to say that I'm exited for this drama due to the writer, who has a way of writing dramas about people rather than simply about their romances. I also really love the casting - Lee Chun Hee has become a favorite, as has So Yi Hyeon. Plus, Bae Doo Na is always very good. I think the story also has a lot of potential, because it seems based around these people and their relationships.
At the start Jin-Jin and Dong-A are friends and "develop a relationship", but then cold and aloof Kanna Seok enters the picture. It'll be interesting to watch that love triangle form and develop, because there are many factors involved in it: the past Jin-Jin and Dong-A share, Kanna Seok's family, etc.
There is also Yoon-Seo, who I'm sure will fit in that love triangle somewhere. I'd actually love too see Yoon-Seo and Dong-A form a little somthing-something, simply because it would give into two of my major drama kinks: ballerina/gangster and rich girl/bad boy. (Yes, I am shallow. Sue me.)
I will say this, though: I am a bit worried about how they will portray Jin-Joo, Jin-Jin's mentally handicap sister. Because, let's face it. . .sometimes the mentally handicap characters in dramas and films come off as adults acting like children and not as adults with the mental capacity of a child.
Either way - I'm looking forward to this drama. It's just too bad it's 50 episodes. That pretty much means I'll be streaming this one.
