Saturday 20 November 2021

Korean Drama : Haechi

Year Released

2019

Genre

Historical period

No. of Episodes

24 - running time of 60 minutes per episode

Starring

Jung Il-woo, Kwon Yul, Lee Kyung-young, Go Ah-ra, Park Hoon

Storyline

The journey of Prince Yeoning (Jung Il-woo) on how he becomes King Yeongjo of Joseon. Many a time, he impresses his subjects with his methods of ruling. Those who depise King Yeongjo at first eventually end up accepting and be loyal to him.

My View

A very different story of King Yeongjo as compared to The Royal Gambler. Though it looks like the same old political struggle plot, but Haechi kind of nailed it. The suspense keeps me going and wanting to find out what is going to happen in the next episode.

I was skeptical to watch this drama as I don't really like Jung Il-woo. His Cinderella and the Four Knights is okay, but that Night Watchman's Journal is hilariously bad. I mean B.A.D. Guess the scriptwriter is just like I don't know how to write anymore so just F it man! Lol..

As for Kwon Yul, I'm not used to his good character role here. I mean he is so intimidating in Let's Fight, Ghost and Voice series. I still remember vividly about one of the scenes in Let's Fight, Ghost like it scared the hell out of me. Whenever I thought about it, my heart just skips a beat.

Rating

5/5 Stars


Sunday 14 November 2021

Korean Drama: Mystic Pop-up Bar

Year Released

2020

Genre

Fantasy

No. of Episodes

12 - running time of 68 minutes per episode

Starring

Hwang Jung-eum, Choi Won-young, Yook Sung-jae

Storyline

In order to atone her sins in her past life, Wol Joo (Hwang Jung-eum) has to stay in human realm and comfort 100,000 humans &/or souls.

Together with her is Chef Gwi (Choi Won-young) who used to be in the police squad in hell. The newly recruited Han Kang-bae (Yook Sung-jae) who is able to make humans talk to him about their problems just by sense of touch.

The trio then offer a special wine which allow them to enter to individuals' dreams and help people settle their grudges.

My View

Plot is of similar concept to Hotel del Luna and it is certainly an interesting fantasy kind of drama. Teared quite a lot here and I wish to watch more of such light-hearted stories once in a while.

Stars

5/5 Stars