Lee Jangil only had to say...
But that didn't happen til the final episode. Taking note of what he did to Seonu, it all started with the mere unacceptance of Jin Nosik about having a Seonu as a son with his former fiancee, resulting in a tumultous battle between all main characters and everyone involved with them. That was hell. Years and years of fear, anger, hate and suffering. Let me quote Master Yoda from Star Wars..."Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate and hate leads to suffering." That sums up what happened for the whole series.
I already made a
review for the early episodes that featured the early years of the main characters played by young actors and actresses. Now I'll have to connect them.
Seonu was right...he looked way prettier when he was young. Lee Hyun Woo is way good looking than Uhm Taewoong. Hahaha! Oh well, at least it was acknowledged. LOL But come to think of it...there are some scenes that make them resemble each-other. No wonder Lee Hyun Woo played a younger version of Taewoong in Queen Seondeok. It's not that visible, but there is something about them that makes it acceptable. Bravo to Uhm Taewoong! He really is a dramatic actor! Haha! To think I first really saw him in "2 Days and 1 Night"! Hahaha!
On the other hand. Jangil turned into a celebrity-worthy prosecutor played by Lee Junhyuk. Sorry Siwan, Lee Junhyuk wins in this round in the looks battle. :) I think I'm biased. LOL I wish to see more of Lee Junhyk as a less serious character soon. I wanted to him him smile...genuinely. :)
I just knew recently that the character Han Ji Won played by Lee Boyeong was the same main lead in the drama Becoming a Billionaire! From stern rich but thrifty girl to down-to-earth woman, these actresses really know how to act! I'm so impressed, I know she looked familiar, but because I was engrossed in her current character that I didn't realize I saw her in a different character before. Her young counterpart was perfect for her. That really showed continuity. I could really tell they looked like the same person. Nice!
Lim Jeong-eun as Choi Sumi was good too. She's the character you would love to hate and have empathy with. She was blinded by her love for Lee Jangil. To think the only that that kept Lee Jangil away from her from the start was when he overheard her father telling Seonu not to be friends with him (because of his eyes...whoah). The young Sumi doens't really look like the old Sumi, but heck the young Sumi has lots of dramas under her sleeve. She was also casted as MiHo in Love Rain. Talk about taking over KBS for a week. Haha!
The actor who played Jin Nosik was undoubtedly a veteran. No complaints. His voice alone makes you know how well he is. He also played a huge part in The Princess' Man as Seryeong's father. Nice roles for him. Mun Taeju was supposed to be an important character but he always took the supporting scenes. But he did have significance in the story. If not for him, Seonu won't be David Kim. We won't also forget Kim Gyeongpil...who would? It's his death where the story revolved in. And lastly Jangil's dad (who also had a great part in Wild Romance) is the epitome of a father who only thinks about his son. He'll do anything, even if it is bad. His love should be emulated, but not the actions itself.
What a ride for the whole drama. The plot was truly cliche with the revenge story, but it had it's own twist. That's why I loved it. The story will be loved by other Filipino audiences as well. I'm so sure. There was only one part I hated about it...the investigation of the murder. Questioning was kind of tiring. They weren't really able to solve the 2 murder cases. Well, I could forget that because of the ending.
I really love this part above. Bringing back their childhood memories as friends was a tearjerker. And to have the young and old characters in one scene was epic for me. Super! I also cried when Jin Nosik hugged Seonu. (T_T)
Lee Jangil...as Seonu said...we hope you are okay...wherever you are. :(
I loved the scene above too. Brought back Jangil to when he was more happy as Seonu's friend. (T_T)
I am now drowning myself with the main theme from this drama. Gives me goosebumps!
This drama deserves an applause! *applause* I literally applaused after the ending. Bravo!
