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Bameul geotneun seonbi (2015)
Generations of Kings fighting against the vampire that helped build the kingdom, who controls the throne.
The story is gripping from the get go, with just enough mystery to keep me watching until the end.
The immortal vampire Gwi had been summoned to help build a new kingdom after the fall of the Goryeo dynasty, but the price to pay in exchange for his help becomes too great for the succeeding monarchs to tolerate. Possibly the strongest vampire in all the land, the quest to get rid of him is tough and seemingly impossible. It spans generations.
Kim Sung Yeol was a loyal friend of Crown Prince Junghyun when he got bitten and turned into a vampire. His friend and family murdered for treason, he vowed to live on with the sole intent of destroying Gwi once and for all.
More than a century later, he meets a young girl dressed as a man working hard to support her impoverished family by selling books. He commissions her help in locating something and they develop a good friendship, which eventually leads to romance.
The chemistry between the two leads started out great, but turned stale towards the end as far as the lead actress went. Luckily, her leading man was Lee Joon Gi, and his skills as an actor were more than enough to carry out the brunt and intensity of their relationship.
The soundtrack is good too, though sometimes felt out of place. The fight sequences could have been better.
8/10
Arangsaddojeon (2012)
A man who sees ghosts, a virgin ghost with unfinished business, deities from up high, and evil on Earth.
I felt that the story was dragging at parts.
There's comedy, romance, action, suspense and mystery.
The comedy can seem a little overdone, and the romance was cute but not heart-stopping-swoon-worthy. The fight scenes were well-made and the story itself is engaging. The soundtrack isn't the best and the acting of some of the minor characters felt forced, but the leads played their roles perfectly.
The main girl does tend to become frustratingly annoying towards the end, but the end itself makes up for it, plus her male lead was always there to save her.
Dalui Yeonin - Bobogyungsim Ryeo (2016)
A 21st century woman drowns and wakes up in the body of a 10th century noble girl. She witnesses firsthand the rise of the 4th King, Gwangjong.
Lee Joon Gi delivered his role of unwanted, abused, desperate-for- love Prince very well, and IU was very natural in her expressions. Their friendship and romance were slow in developing, but blossomed beautifully when they did, leaving viewers aching for more.
They say a story is only as good its villain. Scarlet Heart has no shortage of villains, all the actors and actresses playing their roles magnificently 'til the end.
Warning: This drama is not for the weak-minded and fainthearted.
Overall: Good acting, good story, good soundtrack, good chemistry between the leads, good fight sequences, good cinematography, based on historical events (but filmed with liberty).
I was hooked from start to finish, left with just one wish... that the director and staff have mercy and finally grace us with those precious deleted scenes!