I've seen a lot of k-dramas. Enough for a non-korean like me. Believe me, I have cringed at some of the story-lines, did my nails during some (Lie to Me) and absolutely adored some. More or less, they were entertaining enough for me to search for the "next episode" button. City Hunter, however, is some next level stuff. It's k-crack. Literally. Maybe not as much action as I'd hoped for - cause come on Koreans (actually Asians in their entirety) are famed for their action stunts & sequences. There's no denying how hot they are. Regardless, combine Lee Min Ho and some pretty sick action sequences and I was - and still am - pretty much hooked. What caught me off guard the most, however, was the story. And what a story it is. Each episode has a-butt-at-the-edge=of-seat worthy cliffhanger. For once, this drama has a story that is like ten steps ahead of me. And the characters are like a ten steps ahead of the story. So half the time throughout the action-filled 51 minutes, you're wondering who's gonna get who. Ultimately, my predictions are not even right. WHICH I LOVE.
Not to mention the pretty. Oh, how can I even begin. There's Lee Min Ho. There's Lee Jon Hyuk. With their awesome spats/bromance (still can't decide which). That's really all I needed. Park Min Young is probably the least exciting part of this whole drama and even she manages to inject some excitement into it (although t'was more fun to watch when she was held at stake by daddy dearest). The elder actors, of course, have firm grip on their roles. Kim Sang Joong, for instance, is one hell of a scary man. Cool, slick and bloodthirsty. How much better? OH SNAP. I forgot Ahjusshi. He's SO adorable. Another aspect I like about this drama is that it taps in on a lot of genres. It doesn't just delve straight off into the action, which I like. It allows our hero some room to explore other parts of his life - his family, love, friendship and not to mention the messed up relationship with his avenging father. Last but not least, the OST/score is AWESOME (I'm not really a instrumental person, but it works so well with the story). Can it get better than this? Maybe. But this is so far one of the best I've laid my eyes - and undivided attention - on.
So it is with a heavy, heavy heart that I have to say farewell to this epic-ness of a drama. Seriously, my wednesday's and thursday's have never been this good. *sigh*
But City Hunter, is definitely going on my "keep" list. For months and months of re-watching.
Note: SPOILERS AHEAD
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I know I usually wait till the drama subs are 100% but I just couldn't handle it. I figured I've watched enough k-dramas to watch Episode 19 at 80%. My tolerance levels suck.
Anyway, after sitting at the edge of my seat through a series of almost-deaths, I think we finally, finally, FINALLY have one. I don't know what to think..or feel for that matter. Young-Joo is a pretty important character. But the way he dies..I don't know if I like it. I wish Choon-Jae Man died instead. Or Park-Min-Young. Because really, after her epic almost death scene, her appearances really serve no point for the drama except to comfort Lee Min Ho..from like the sidelines after he unceremoniously dumps her and tells her not to help him again. What a bummer.
I can't believe it though. You'd think a blood-thirsty type of drama like this would have no scruples killing people off, but after every almost-death scene, I'm really starting to doubt if Young-Joo is gonna die at all. I know, how morbid of me. He has his veterinarian ex-wife to save. Maybe Young Sung will carry him to her. But this is an ACTION drama. Shouldn't people die?! Or at least satisfy watchers like us by savagely killing the baddies? At least kill off that pest of a security guard. We're almost at episode 20 and I see is ONE death.
Hmmm, I don't know if I want Nana to end up with Young Sung. I'd rather he die. But then this other part of me wants him to live. Happily with his mother and her. Which is hardly probable because, come to think of it, assassin's don't get happy endings. According to poetic justice anyway. Logic wants death. Heart wants life. Alas, they never seem agree =(
Although I still can't tell what the drama is alluding to. I mean from his side you see the frame and automatically start foreshadowing that they're not gonna end up together and both will die a painful death. Him trying to kill the president and her trying to protect him. On the other hand, you see Nana's side of the frame and it's in another frame, glass intact.
Maybe, MAYBE, I'm seeing this the wrong way. It might mean that from his perspective, this relationship is a no-go whilst she firmly believes that they have a chance despite what the odds the are. Well, Nana, I think you should listen to Young Sung on this one. If he's still alive after successfully capturing three hugely power hungry political leaders, he's bound to be pretty damn good at calculating the odds. Just sayin'
And WTF. Target no.4 and 5 are still alive?! Writers, you do realize that the ending isn't that far away. I'm gonna get SO furious if the ending jam-packed and retarded. *throws a hissy fit*
The last episode better be good. I'm not kidding.
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