Hong Gil Dong

Based on a fictional book about a Robin Hood in Korea, Hong Gildong, this drama is very loosely based off of that book and the time it was set in.

Hong Gil Dong was the illegitimate son of a high ranked minister. A local monk took him under his wing and taught him martial arts. Hong Gil Dong was inspired to fight for the injustice in this society that divided people into nobles and ordinary citizens whereby the former enjoyed all the privileges due solely to their birth.

The heroine, Heo Yi Nok, had just returned to Korea from China with her grandfather. They made their living by putting on shows and selling their special brand of medicine in the marketplace.

Lee Chang Hwi had been told since he was young that he was the rightful heir to the throne which had been usurped by his half brother. He had also returned from his exile in China and was plotting to overthrow the emperor.

The three got entangled in love, hate, loyalty and betrayal and only one side can win.

Adapted from dramawiki.

So let me now introduce the main characters in the show.

Yinok\ Sung Yu Ri

She's really funny and I believe she brightens up the entire show's atmosphere
with her laughable antics and her dimness towards important situations.
She's forever eating, and I love the part where she was in the river trying to catch the chamber pot Chang Hwi gave to her.
Super hilarious, I laughed till I had no breath left.
Oh, and I believe she is the one who actually changed Gil Dong and Chang Hwi into better people :)

Kang Ji Hwan.


Hong Gil Dong.

A lazy person at the start, a punk in a sense.
His fighting scenes are ridiculously retarded, which makes it more entertaining.
& the sarcastic remarks that he always dishes out to Yinok makes the show more interesting.
Their bickering are quite lame at times, lollll.
I think Yinok fell in love with him in the later parts?
Correct me if I'm wrong.

Ah hah, now to my favourite person in the show!


Jang Geun Suk.


Chang Hwi.

Oh come one, you've got to admit he's super cute right?
It was love at first sight when I set my eyes on him for the first time.
He's cold, aloof and hot :D

Chang Hwi is someone really numb and he has lost the sense of valuing human life, until he met Yinok, whom I assume changed his entire prospect of life.
Seriously, I love his eyes and his voice is so low and sexy.
Aw c'mon, you'll melt if you watch him in action.
Plus he really suits the long hair, super yummy :D
& dreamyyyyyyyyy. (sighs)
Oh oh, his smile is just omg wuhgjrewahgjhrej!
You'll melt into a great big puddle.

And I nearly bawled my eyes out when he got stabbed while trying to steal the sword.
I mean who cries at 3 am eh?

All right! (Bangs head and snaps out of it)


Kim Ri Na.


Seo Eun Hye.

She's a real beauty, although she's a little weird. (In my opinion)
She falls in love with Gil Dong because she thinks he's fun, lollll.
I've yet to uncover what's her character's like because I still have a long way to watch.
I'm anticipating on what is she going to be like in the later episodes.

Golly, I hope Chang Hwi ends up Yinok.
Me like both of them very much, muahahahaha.

& I just realised that Jang Geun Suk's super young.
He's only 21 years old! :D
Perfect for me! (All right for all you young people out there)

Such a heartthrob.

He is starring in a modern movie\drama (?) called Baby and I.
Ooooooo, I can't wait to get my hands on the discs.

Righty-o, I really like this show.
I like comedies and romance mixed together, it's just exciting.
So, I'll keep you all updated when I watch anymore Korean dramas :D

P.S comments will be appreciated.
Please and thank you!

Rating: 4.5 stars.

Labels: Dramas: Korean

Hong Gil Dong

Based on a fictional book about a Robin Hood in Korea, Hong Gildong, this drama is very loosely based off of that book and the time it was set in.

Hong Gil Dong was the illegitimate son of a high ranked minister. A local monk took him under his wing and taught him martial arts. Hong Gil Dong was inspired to fight for the injustice in this society that divided people into nobles and ordinary citizens whereby the former enjoyed all the privileges due solely to their birth.

The heroine, Heo Yi Nok, had just returned to Korea from China with her grandfather. They made their living by putting on shows and selling their special brand of medicine in the marketplace.

Lee Chang Hwi had been told since he was young that he was the rightful heir to the throne which had been usurped by his half brother. He had also returned from his exile in China and was plotting to overthrow the emperor.

The three got entangled in love, hate, loyalty and betrayal and only one side can win.

Adapted from dramawiki.

So let me now introduce the main characters in the show.

Yinok\ Sung Yu Ri

She's really funny and I believe she brightens up the entire show's atmosphere
with her laughable antics and her dimness towards important situations.
She's forever eating, and I love the part where she was in the river trying to catch the chamber pot Chang Hwi gave to her.
Super hilarious, I laughed till I had no breath left.
Oh, and I believe she is the one who actually changed Gil Dong and Chang Hwi into better people :)

Kang Ji Hwan.


Hong Gil Dong.

A lazy person at the start, a punk in a sense.
His fighting scenes are ridiculously retarded, which makes it more entertaining.
& the sarcastic remarks that he always dishes out to Yinok makes the show more interesting.
Their bickering are quite lame at times, lollll.
I think Yinok fell in love with him in the later parts?
Correct me if I'm wrong.

Ah hah, now to my favourite person in the show!


Jang Geun Suk.


Chang Hwi.

Oh come one, you've got to admit he's super cute right?
It was love at first sight when I set my eyes on him for the first time.
He's cold, aloof and hot :D

Chang Hwi is someone really numb and he has lost the sense of valuing human life, until he met Yinok, whom I assume changed his entire prospect of life.
Seriously, I love his eyes and his voice is so low and sexy.
Aw c'mon, you'll melt if you watch him in action.
Plus he really suits the long hair, super yummy :D
& dreamyyyyyyyyy. (sighs)
Oh oh, his smile is just omg wuhgjrewahgjhrej!
You'll melt into a great big puddle.

And I nearly bawled my eyes out when he got stabbed while trying to steal the sword.
I mean who cries at 3 am eh?

All right! (Bangs head and snaps out of it)


Kim Ri Na.


Seo Eun Hye.

She's a real beauty, although she's a little weird. (In my opinion)
She falls in love with Gil Dong because she thinks he's fun, lollll.
I've yet to uncover what's her character's like because I still have a long way to watch.
I'm anticipating on what is she going to be like in the later episodes.

Golly, I hope Chang Hwi ends up Yinok.
Me like both of them very much, muahahahaha.

& I just realised that Jang Geun Suk's super young.
He's only 21 years old! :D
Perfect for me! (All right for all you young people out there)

Such a heartthrob.

He is starring in a modern movie\drama (?) called Baby and I.
Ooooooo, I can't wait to get my hands on the discs.

Righty-o, I really like this show.
I like comedies and romance mixed together, it's just exciting.
So, I'll keep you all updated when I watch anymore Korean dramas :D

P.S comments will be appreciated.
Please and thank you!

Rating: 4.5 stars.

Labels: Dramas: Korean