Posts Tagged ‘Hong Gil Dong’
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Hong Gil Dong: Episode 5
Another good episode! The episode moved fast and solidified the conflicts on all sides. What really works with the story setup is that there aren’t just two sides, good and evil, right and wrong. There are multiple parties all angling for power or status or self-preservation — Gil Dong, his father and brother, Chang Whe... More »
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Hong Gil Dong: Episode 4
Ooh, Episode 4 was good. It was fast-paced, had romantic developments on more than one front, incorporated several action segments, and dug into the political intrigue. All that and while moving forward multiple story lines. It catapults us from what has been somewhat scattered (albeit entertaining) setup material right into the heart of the conflict.... More »
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Hong Gil Dong: Episode 3
Yes, Hong Gil Dong is silly and its comedy tends to the broad, but don’t get me wrong — the series isn’t entirely without cleverness. If it seems over-the-top and mindless, it’s because its humor is low-brow, but the writers do manage to sneak in some sly wit. I wouldn’t call it an intelligent show... More »
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Hong Gil Dong: Episode 2
I think part of why Hong Gil Dong feels different from the average drama (apart from aesthetic, i.e. the fusion aspect) is because it’s a different type of story: a hero’s quest. Kdramas usually fall into one of several categories: romantic comedy, melodrama, family drama, action/thriller, historical. But a hero’s journey is structured differently; early... More »
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Hong Gil Dong: Episode 1
Hong Gil Dong is (finally) here! First off: Hong Gil Dong is what they call a fusion sageuk. It’s a historical drama but not a pure sageuk like Jumong or Jewel in the Palace; rather, it’s been updated with a modern twist. Ergo the “fusion.” A drama like Legend had some modernish elements to it... More »
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Pictures speak louder than words…
I’m really, really looking forward to Hong Gil Dong. More than any other series in recent memory. If it sucks, I think I will cry. Or break something. (Or exaggerate.) As Hong Gil Dong premieres on the same day (next week) with Bulhandang (Robbers), both shows have just held their obligatory pre-premiere press conferences.... More »
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Hong Gil Dong staffers pray for success
Comedic fusion historical drama Hong Gil Dong has an airdate! (It’s January 2, 2008, on KBS2.) On the set location on the 3rd, actors Kang Ji Hwan, Sung Yuri, and Jang Geun Seok offered up prayers and spiritual rites in hopes that their filming will progress safely and successfully. Crew members and the drama’s... More »
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Sneak peek: A different kind of Hong Gil Dong
Who’s excited about Hong Gil Dong?? The upcoming drama (the official title is “Kwae-do Hong Gil Dong,” which translates roughly to “Sharp Blade Hong Gil Dong”) has been on my radar ever since it was announced because it’s the next project for screenwriters Hong Mi Ran and Hong Jung Eun, who wrote three series I... More »
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The Sageuk Bandwagon
(This cap from Episode 1 of The Story of Hyang Dan cracks me up. Choi Shi Won’s expression here is priceless as his Mong Ryong ignores bimbotastic Chun Hyang for the sweet and plucky Hyang Dan.) Yunno, I might just have to rethink my opinion on the whole sageuk thing. And by “rethink,” I... More »
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