Sunday, October 23, 2005
FULL HOUSE

Cast: Song Hye Kyo
Rain / Bi
Han Eun Jung
Kim Sung Soo

I haven't been so addicted to a Korean drama ever...Even when there was a big hoo-haa over DA CHANG JIN, I wasn't influenced...my opinion of Korean Dramas is that it's long-winded with terribly exaggerated acting. Most of the time, the plot revolve around a character who is critically ill and hence there is bound to be lots of weeping scenes. Neh...not my cup of tea. the only Korean show I enjoyed was "My Sassy Girl 1 & 2". The guy was hilarious and the story was so romantic...anyway, enough of that. What i want to share today is FULL HOUSE. This is probably the only other Korean drama I really like. It is one of my fav (this one follows a very close 2nd after 'War & Beauty') dramas this year as well. It's funny, it's sad, it's soooo romantic...after watching this drama, I have joined the ranks of the middle-aged women who go chasing after young Korean Male Stars...*Sigh* Famous Pop Star Rain is divine...he has such a great body...Though baby-face, he has such an enduring smile and look....I won't go into details about the plot, but here's a brief summary:

After coming back from a trip, Han Ji Eun (Song) finds out that her so-called friends had sold her house away. She subsequently finds that the new owner of the house is none other than famous actor Lee Young Jae (Rain). Circumstances bring Young Jae and Ji Eun into a marriage by contract, making them appear as a couple to the public. However, Ji Eun finds herself falling for Young Jae, but he loves his childhood friend, Hae Won. Young Jae's friend, Min Hyuk, also shows an interest in Ji Eun. Talk about a "Square Love Relationship" Well, many interesting and amusing things happen to this Ji Eun & Young Jae throughout their married life that bring them closer together.

I initially had my doubts on Song Hye Kyo portraying this type of role. Unlike her previous roles, Ji Eun is a bit naive but cheerful, lively, funny, strong-willed, and less refined. However, Hye Kyo has proved herself as a capable actress. Her acting has improved greatly, and her portrayal of Han Ji Eun was flawless. Her clumsiness and silliness were depicted well. She should take on more of these types of roles.

Rain - A popular singer, acted very well as the loud Young Jae. He had a very cute smile that makes him look like a child when he was around Ji Eun. Although he seemed to overdo the I'm lost look, thats the enduring part of him. He was a very good Lee Young Jae. His chemistry with Hye Kyo was great, and they really did seem like a married couple who is in love.

In FULL HOUSE, I laughed and smiled and cried buckets. My maid and other half was ery amused by me cos' my eyes were terribly puffy after I watched FULL HOUSE. It was so romantic and sweet...that it made me wish I was Ji Eun...

Anyway, FULL HOUSE is a must watch. I give it 5 stars.