Ahhhh, another great drama ends.

Even though it took me forever to finish writing about this drama, I have to say that it’s one of the best I’ve seen in recent memory. I’m sorry to see it end and wish we had more offerings like it — directed with confidence, filmed with breathtaking scenery, acted with depth, scored with lush background music, and infused every step of the way with a heart-twisting dose of emotion. For being set against a large historical backdrop (of war and politics) and led by a famous fictional comic-book hero, The Return of Iljimae tells a surprisingly personal story.

SONG OF THE DAY

Jo Won-sun (Roller Coaster) – “천천히” (Slowly) [ Download ]

RETURN OF ILJIMAE Episode 24 (Final) >>

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What a packed episode — so much happens!

Iljimae has gone through a lot in his relatively short life thus far, and it seems like his life will never be calm. When it feels like his work will never be over, will he be able to ever be happy and content, as he once promised Wol-hee? I’m very curious to know how this drama will wrap up with only one more episode to go…

SONG OF THE DAY

Biuret – “Diamond” [ Download ]

RETURN OF ILJIMAE Episode 23 >>

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Ohhh, this is such a good episode. I freaking love it.

It’s intense, and plot-twisty, and suspenseful. What more could you ask for, really? Well, maybe ONE thing…

SONG OF THE DAY

Mot – “11 Over 8″ [ Download ]

RETURN OF ILJIMAE Episode 22 >>

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This episode really gets the action going, which is welcome because, as I mentioned in the previous recap, I prefer more personal storylines to politics. Not that politics is bad — it adds depth and historical context, certainly — but I like both in a nice balance.

SONG OF THE DAY

Return of Iljimae OST – “남자는 똑같다” (Men are all the same) by Park Jung-eun [ Download ]

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Return of Iljimae is back! I know, I know, it’s been ages since I started this drama. I’ve been determined to finish it for a long time, but time kept slipping away from me. I figured that having a goal to shoot for would help move things along, so in honor of Jung Il-woo’s upcoming new drama My Fair Lady, I will be wrapping up Return of Iljimae just in time to welcome him in his new series, which premieres next Wednesday.

SONG OF THE DAY

No Reply – “오래전 그 멜로디” (Melody from long ago) [ Download ]

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