I think I was in a very good mood on Sunday (or it was Saturday?) because i wanted to watch Midas. Yesterday, my enthusiasm dropped. But i dont lose
anything, if i find time, I´ll give the first episodes a try. Its not my type of drama neither, but lets try something new.

I liked episode 1. Quite a lot actually.

It's not flashy or bombastic, which I thought it would be. It's got a grounded execution that is fluid without feeling slick. While I loved Bad Guy's mood and vibe, that drama did end up feeling more style over substance.

Hyuk is immediately in character, which so far seems like a normal guy (reminds me of his Tazza character before he got screwed over and went hellbent on revenge).

Lee Min Jung was the surprise for me. She's doing a very controlled performance, tempering her tendency to go cutesy or overly spirited. She has good chemistry with Hyuk (I expect her chemistry with No Min Woo to be off the charts, actually).

Kim Hee Ae is incredible, she's excellent in every scene.

I'm not sure emotionally I've connected with this drama (probably haven't), but it's much better than I expected. Dramatic in a realistic way.

I'd like to give this one a try when the subs come out. The stills look good. However, I would be freaking out if a squirrel went head first into MY coat pocket. Also, I had to do a double take on that jacket and a half number! Jang Hyuk is looking GOOD!

I'm excited about this drama. Can't wait until subs are out so I can see if it'll live up to what I can only hope. I love both leads ALOT...but sometimes that can't save the show. So here's to hope!

Lee Min-jung! I missed you! :)

I'll give this a go just for her.

I'm not sure I want to waste my time on something that could be a potential disappointment. I'll wait for a couple of episodes to air and seek the trusted opinion on a couple of my friends.
I'd take fluffy romance any day over this.

Plus in the photo where Jang Hyuk is smiling he looks like Hyun Bin. :)

Just a comment on the hairstyle of male korean actors nowadays; most of them have similar if not the same hair style. First it was Cha Seung-won, then Hyun Bin, Song Seung-heon and now Jang Hyuk. Do they all go to the same hairstylist?

Aw no stills of No Min Woo? :(

Jang Hyuk and Lee Min Jung are two extremely attractive people.

But for some reason they're not attractive together. [Is this just me?] Although I still haven't seen the first episode, so I guess I'll have to reserve judgement.

I'm ALL IN only because of Noh Min Woo..

weird suit, all i can say...

Oh yeah, I forgot about Midas airing this week. Hmm, still not really feeling the plot, but it's Lee Min-jung so I'll check it out.

gotta say seeing jang hyuk out of his chuno da-gil character is a bit weird, he just left such a lasting impression playing that rogue slave hunter

No pictures of No Min Woo? :(

So nice to see a clean cut and suave looking Jang Hyuk. It feels like I've been stuck with his Chuno getup for eons.

Lee Min Jung looks so pretty in the dress! ^^

The VIP ward is a step up from the ER? No way. The ER requires more skilled nursing than any ward does. (So do the ICUs.) In the VIP ward, the work is easier but the patients are more annoying. No nurse would consider the VIP ward a step up from the ER, unless they're looking to coast.

Geez, my two favorite actors on screen together. And as a couple to boot (well, at first).
Gonna try to see the first episode, and see if I'm hooked or not. But even if I'm not, there's still Jang Hyuk to watch. :)

Rating 1st episode from TNS :

Seoul: 9.5% (14th)
National: 8.4% (19th)

Bit low, yes, but of course with Dream High reaching climax and the suspense of waiting for adult characters in The Duo. Could pick up in the next 2 weeks after DH ends, depends on how good Crime Squad and how well the performance of The Duo adult stars.

With the hair and clothes, I can see him in the Joo won role, but it wouldn't have been as great. He definantly could have pulled it off with the attitude just based on Chuno, but Hyun Bin owned it.

this was the guy from Chuno, right? love him there. so awesome. i'll be watching this series solely because of him. :D

I might give this a try, I actually like this type of dramas, the dramatic suspense.. totally puts me on edge and wanting to watch more.. I haven't seen episode 1 yet but Jang Hyuk and Lee Min Jung as a couple? Kinda interesting choice to put together, but there money involved so there probably will be lots of twists and turns.

I just hope that it doesn't disappoint me..I just keep thinking that all this hype is just mostly talk and really in the end result isnt that great.

Anyways.. Thanks for the post. Regardless of whether you recap or not, I'll find ways to watch it with subs (not a korean speaker) :)

I haven't watched it yet.
Can't say that the pictures excite me though.
It looks like another one of those cliche lawyer and his ambition for sex and money type dramas.
Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely going to watch it and see how it turns out.

Im having a good vibe watching the 1st ep, everyone is fit to the character, the screenplay is subtle and crisp but not that fond of the background sound they use everytime theres this emergency situation in the hospital, plus i
never thought that Janghyuk and Lee Minjung could be this great together<3

Am I the only person who thinks that Jang Hyuk has kept his pimpin' pimpin' smirk all these years.

No matter what role I see him in he has this smirk that I just want to strangle him for. It's irritating and adorable at the same time which is just weird. In a good way.

hahaha. The third paragraph cracked me up. DB, you are so right. Why is it that every drama has someone who is a 'genius' at what they do. Why can't he be a normal lawyer? No, he has to be a 'genius' lawyer.

im just watching coz of lee min jung i love her, no mi woo he is just a piece of cake, and duh jang hyuk loved him in chuno!!

I'm waiting until it has Eng sub. :D

Awe.. I just watch the first episode... Didn't saw No Min Woo =( hope we see him ep 2..

NO photos of him..Ahhh..
Your so right about A Man's Story.. I liked that drama A Lot.. (R.I.P) =( was really fun to watch..

strange how in these pictures jang hyuk resembles himself 10 years ago...

Um..I think he is wearing Kim Joo Won's clothes and hairstyle.

No additional pics of NMW? Egg fu young!

Ooo~ LMJ is so purdy.

onni min jung so beautiful and good actress in Midas drama. LEE MIN JUNG FIGHTING!!!!!!!!!

Javabeans you've got to recap this!

Midas or 49 days? duh...'ll pick 49 days ofcourse.

i have yet to see a drama like this before and i think it's quite refreshing. i'm already hooked :")
this drama has high potential!!
give this drama a chance guys~

I love Jank Hyuk because he was in the 1st Asian drama (Into the sunlight) i ever watched and i fell in love with his acting!!

I'm in the middle of watching episode 6 and am getting so annoyed that I was inspired to post this:

Jang Hyuk's acting in this is terrible and it's really getting in the way. He is under a rather lame misunderstanding that appearing to be made out of cardboard conveys ... jeez I don't even know what his working theory might be. But it sucks.