After SPGT, there wasn't much for me to watch. Read somewhere 'bout Coffee Prince. Got hooked and then it was onto anything YEH. Since her new drama won't be released until August, I checked out the Korean thread to find something to pass the time. Due to such high recommendations on BOF, I tuned in...
my random thoughts:
Have not seen previous versions so am not in the position to compare the manga. Don't think I'll watch them either. Will probably ruin it for me. Throughout the whole drama I labeled the two guys GJD liked as soulmate and husband per the fortune teller.
Let me explain myself: Must agree with majority that lead girl did not fit the role. She did not portray that she was INTO GJP (husband) at all. Most times, she appeared stiff and uncomfortable. Her scenes with JH (soulmate) were more relaxed and saw better acting from her. Even at the last date scene with GJP before she left for the fishing village... she didn't come off as a GF. When husband was hit by the crazy man, I cried out "NO, he's husband, not soulmate!!". Only labeled them as such cause she's not suppose to get her soulmate.. isn't that how it works, though? So was totally wanting her to get husband cause I thought she was suppose to end up with someone she didn't really like?? But, then the "I like you... Hate myself cause I can't stop liking you"... that threw me off cause her character didn't really portray it for me. Maybe it was terrible acting or I just couldn't see it, but for what it's worth, to follow the soulmate vs husband storyline, the directors/producers brought it out pretty well.
Like I said, didn't know how the story was suppose to go since I didn't watch the earlier versions. So, no stone throwing, please. =)
Must say, LMH did a superb job as GJP. He portrayed cruelty when the role called for it and soft and gentle at times I least expected. I think it was meant for 4 male leads, but KB and KHJ totally stole it. Not just their acting, but their storyline. And killer smiles! KHJ totally portrayed the "warm handkerchief meeting" well. Agree.. spin off with EJ/EG story. Throw in someone for WB and soulmate. Can do w/o husband and GJD unless they change the actress to YEH. She would portray the virtuous GJD very well. Would love to see her cast opposite KB or LMH.