Full House ( My First Review)

At first, i have completely no idea what to review on. But after spending a few days watching reruns of this certain drama, i decided to make a review out of it.

This was my first introduction to Korean dramas, and a very successful intro i must say. The title of this drama is FULL HOUSE. It is based from a Korean "manhwa" or commonly known as a korean comic by Korean cartoonist Won Sooyeon.

This drama attempts to answer whether two people can be in love only on paper. It also revolves on the meaning of family, and how the presence of someone important in our lives will give us hope through despair.

This drama introduces a group of people with diverse characters; considerate, patient, loving, frank and upholds their life's values. Though each is different, they are able to accept themselves and others, gaining their own happiness.

Unlike most Korean dramas, Full House displays a fresh, and a slightly careless take on love, family and life. Yet because of this uniqueness, it attracts viewers of various ages with its light-heartedness. There is nothing that involves death, suicide, violence, sex; etc

The drama revolves around four young people. A famous actor, Lee Young Jae; an aspiring writer, Han Ji Eun; a publisher, Yoo Min Hyuk; and a designer, Kang Hye Won.

Han Ji Eun is an awful writer who someday hopes she can publish her own books. Her parents passed away when she was young, leaving the house her architect father had designed. It is called 'full house' as it is filled with love and happiness. Young Jae has been in love with his childhood friend, Hye Won for a long time. Unfortunately, Hye Won only has eyes for Min Hyuk, who only regards her as a little sister.

Han Ji Eun was presented with a free vacation by her two best friends. On the plane, she met Young Jae. Some comedic events later, they were acquainted. Short of money, Ji Eun borrows Young Jae's money by lying that she was Min Hyuk's ex girlfriend. Young-Jae sees her as leverage to stop Min-Hyuk's supposed affection for Hye-Won, and he helps Ji-Eun return to Korea.

Once she returned to Korea, Ji Eun was shocked when she found out her house had been sold. She finds out later that her house had been sold to none other than Young Jae. Desperate, she agrees to work as Young Jae's maid to repay her debts to him and get her house back.

When Young Jae's advances towards Hye Won went ignored, the upset and bitter Young Jae kissed Ji Eun in the view of the public. As this might ruin Young Jae's career, they got married. They set up a contract, stating that the marriage will last no longer than six months and once divorced Ji Eun will get her house back.

During that time, complications arise when both of them starts to fall for one another. But Min Hyuk, Ji Eun's very successful and friendly publisher also falls for Ji Eun, and Young Jae still has feelings for Hye Won who finally realizes how much Young Jae means to her...

The characters are all good; there is no genuinely bad or evil character in this drama. You might say that the antagonist could be Min Hyuk because he fights for Ji Eun's affections; or Hye Won, who wants Young Jae to be with her even after how much she had hurt him in the past. However, both characters show their good sides at the latter part of the show.

There are many funny scenes in this drama. The funniest are those by Young Jae, whose immaturity and hot headedness causes him much havoc. Bi Rain, who plays Young Jae, was able to use a variety of facial expressions, making his scenes extremely enjoyable to watch. Song Hye Kyo who acts as the naive and sweet Ji Eun also provides comedic relief.

The four main actors and actresses played their respective roles brilliantly. Rain is endearing as the immature Young Jae; Song Hye Kyo is funny as the sweet and positive Ji Eun; and the actor and actress playing Min Hyuk and Hye Won gives a more realistic image of love and its ups and downs.

Several episodes are somewhat meaningless or pointless at times. There are way too many scenes that are focused on cleaning, Young-Jae exercising, or meaningless bits that don't really add to the series.. The beginning and ending move very fast, while the middle of the series is very slow and somewhat tedious. If shortened, this series might have been more perfect.

Full House also boasts a good OST. Some tracks such as Oon Myung, I Think I Love You and Geu Deh Ji Geum fit the drama perfectly. Song Hye Kyo also performs a very funny dance complete with singing. It is entitled “The Three-Bears dance”.

This is perfect for viewers who are not into the usual, heavy flow of Korean dramas and those who just wants a bit of fun, unforgettable love story. For those who have never tried a Korean drama, Full House is an excellent intro into the world of Korean dramas!

First Post

Hello!
This is my second blog, which i decided to dedicate to all my views on whatever i happen to be doing at that moment. I decided to do this under the insistence of my friend, thefreakyfreak, and my cousin who told me he also planned to do a blog.

In this blog, i will write my opinions on dramas, books, and perhaps stories written by others (provided they give their consent). They are of course, only from my point of view

That is all for now. I'll probably write my first review soon.

Till then,
reizukie