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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Smile, Dong Hae


Hey Everyone!

It has been a while! I finally finished a daily drama called Smile, Dong Hae. It took me forever, but I finally finished it! It was a pretty good drama for its length. The main plot revolved around Dong Hae, who had returned to Korea to get engaged to his girlfriend Sae Wa. However, in the meantime, Kim Do Jin was already trying to hook up with SW. Initially, SW dismissed the advances, but eventually gave in because DJ was the heir to a hotel and the "only" son of her current boss in the broadcasting station. SW was a very ambitious person, and so, she left DH the day he proposed to her. Not only that, but later, when SW was about to get hit by a car, DH went in the way and saved her life. This cost DH his speed skating career. But, even after that, she still turned him down. Meanwhile, DH was realizing that Korea keeps disappointing him. DH's mother, Anna (mentally disabled), was adopted by American parents, and so she was abandoned by Korea since her parents passed away (or so they thought). Also, DH's father left Anna before realizing DH's existence. Anna waited for "KJ", DH's father, for 27 years. At first, the audience was not sure who "KJ" was - either Lee Kang Jae (SW's in-law through her sister) or Kim Jun (DJ's father). Initially DH thought it was Lee Kang Jae, but in reality it was Kim Jun, which caused even more chaos. In the meantime, SW's friend, Lee Bongi (also Lee Kang Jae's daughter), fell in love with DH. DH gradually fell for BG as well. However, there were many struggles that DH faced after getting involved in SW's life. SW caused a lot of trouble as she continued to lie to her in-laws and husband. However, everything did come to light eventually, but DH had many obstacles in his path before finding out who his father was and who his grandparents were. In the process, many people got hurt, including KJ's wife and other son, DJ. Majority of the drama involved the theme of "the truth will always come out". The truth was definitely hard to accept, but it did come out everytime. It was a very good drama because the characters developed well and grew stronger. I especially liked Anna's character because the actress did a good job in portraying her character. I give this drama a 4.5 out of 5 stars because there were a few unanswered questions near the end. If you like watching dramas with a "happy ending", then this is for you, however there will be a lot of irritation with the "bad guy" in the process. The plot was also a bit predictable, but it was interesting to see how it all panned out. If you have lots of time, or want something to watch everyday, this drama is for you. Let me know if any of you watched this drama and what your opinions are/were on it.

Some comments in regards to the drama (SPOILERS):

- Wow did SW make my blood boil! She was such a liar! Why not just tell DH that she is seeing someone else? (but she did not actually cheat on DH)
- DJ's dad was so rude to his wife
- Predictable who father was
- All SW had to do was leave DH alone
- The guilty always feel nervous/paranoid
- So cute to kiss under the snow/under lighted trees
- Anna should have just told DH about his father; I feel the worst for DJ
- SW was the cause of all evil... *sigh*
- It's funny to see that DJ's mom became a hypocrit when she realized the truth; "you have to separate personal feelings from work"
- Very confusing to know if SW actually loved DJ
- Wow SW called herself a 'victim', DJ was definitely 'blinded by love'
- KJ was so sweet to DH (should have been a bit more to DJ though)
- I felt bad for HS though... losing everything... SW on the other hand... not so much!
- The angst in DJ really came out through the actor well... when found out about DH and grandparents
- I liked that DH chose DJ's office
- hilarious: the underwear, taking DH's underwear, drinking and hitting DH, the gay guy, when PJ caught her awake on DH's back, PJ confessing with guitar, morning sickness
- pissed when: SW left DH to get arrested, SW's mom messing with the soy beans, SW showed KJ's picture, the ring (SW's mom would not take it off), SW still lying about everything even though everyone knew the truth, SW came to prevent Anna from talking about DH to KJ, keeping KJ from meeting DH, after home from hospital, DJ's mom came to force Anna to go back to the US, stealing kimchi recipe, SW keeping Anna's mom from meeting her, when not give dress back, DJ kept the key, DJ not giving up
- unanswered questions: Where did DJ come from if KJ didn't even like his wife? Did he get married and give up Anna then want her back after having DJ? ; What happened between Anna and PJ afterwards? ; How did DJ suddenly become so friendly with DH with "hyung" and all? ; How did SW still manage to have the baby after all that? (too unrealistic in my opinion... then again so is the whole plot)

Anyways, that's it for now.

I'm off,

- B