Lovers Review

I have finished two Korean drama series these days. I am blessed to be so free.

I have watched Lovers and My Girl. My Girl is a relatively old show. I never had the motivation to watch it as my impression of the lead actress was still at her work in My Little Bride. After watching My Girl, I have no regrets. However, I won't write a review on it as the show has been watched by many.

Back to Lovers:

Story: 4/5

Yoon Mi Joo (Kim Jung Eun) a plastic surgeon met Ha Kang Jae (Lee Seo Jin) a leader of gang organisation. Mi Joo is a poor plastic surgeon who struggles to support the children her pastor father has adopted. Ha Kang Jae is a cool but kind-hearted gangster. He doesn't know any other way of solving problems except using his fists.

Kang Jae has a long-time girlfriend, Park Yu-Jin (Kim Kyu Ri). Things do not seem going well between them since the start of the story as Yu-Jin struggles with her pregnancy and fear that Kang Jae may not want the baby. After Kang Jae knows about the pregnancy, he takes responsibility. However, by then fate has made him fall in love with Mi Joo.

Mi Joo on the other hand is involved with Kang Sae Yeon (Jung Chan). Sae Yeon is the son of Kang Jae's boss. There is rivalry between Kang Jae and Sae Yeon when Sae Yeon's father seems to show more love to Kang Jae.

At the end of the story, you will find out why Sae Yeon's father seems to love Kang Jae more and how Mi Joo and Kang Jae come together and how kind Sae Yeon is.

The plot to put things together is fantastic and interesting. However, the mystery of Kang Jae, Sae Yeon and his father is revealed way too early, in episode 9 or 10. To make Mi Joo and Kang Jae's relationship seems more acceptable to the conservative Korean society, the script-writer settles for the easy way out, a miscarriage for Yu-Jin.

I find the show relatively draggy from Episode 11 to 17. I thought a 16 episode show is sufficient. Other than that, I really like the storyline and the plot. Most importantly, the romance is good.

Kim Jung Eun as Yoon Mi Joo

Acting: 4/5

I have always like her since Lovers of Paris. I love her smiles and eyes. In this show, somehow, all the actors and actresses look as if they will be better off with a botox treatment. Her skin looks tired. However, the sparkle in her eyes is still there.

I still like the way she can cry easily. She plays her character well. However, there were scenes in which I could not capture how she was really feeling. Was it fear, guilt, heartache or grief?

Her chemistry with Lee Seo Jin was fantastic. No wonder they become couple from reel-life to real-life.

Lee Seo Jin as Ha Kang Jae

Acting: 4.5/5

His face truly suits the character. To look young, he simply combs down his fringe. To look cool, he combs the fringe up. His dimples are his assets. When he started the show, he portrayed the cold-blooded gangster leader very well. As the show progressed, he softened and he did it well.

I like his smiles, though he hardly smiled in this show. His dimples make him so attractive. All in all, his acting saves his not so flattering looks in the show. He looks better with his fringe down. Go to Lee Seo Jin Official Website to see his pictures and you will see how great he can look.

Jung Chan as Kang Sae Yeon

Acting: 4.5/5

Well, I like his acting through and through. I would have rated him 5 if not for his desperate for botox skin and the distracting sparkle from his lower teeth. I think he needs to do something to his teeth. He is also way too fair.

Other than that, I love his portray of character. Started as a jealous son and boyfriend, he moved slowly to become one sensitive, righteous and kind man. He showed his anger, pains, jealousy and love clearly that I couldn't help but fall in love with and pity this character. He is a fantastic actor. He can be cool, angry and sad so easily. It is as if he is really Sae Yeon in real life.

To know more about this good actor: Jeong Chan (Jung Chan) Official Website

Kim Kyu Ri as Park Yu-Jin

Acting: 4/5

She played an important role in the show. She was the main person holding back Kang Jae. Her acting is good. However, it is the character that makes me give 4. I can't stand wishy washy women. In the show, it was Yu-Jin's character is one that is wishy washy. Kyu Ri looks good in the show. The part that set great impression on me was when she helped a man who wanted to buy bread for his pregnant wife. She did that scene very well. I could literally see the motherly instinct in her. Oh my, I was touched.

Overall, this is a show with great actors and actresses. I love their acting and the chemistry between Seo Jin and Joon Eun is great!