Jang Ok Jung - romantic gorgeousness to the max

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I confess I had only a mild interest in Jang Ok Jung, the romantic period kdrama that starts next week. I like both Kim Tae Hee (who plays the eponymous Jang Heebin) and Yoo Ah In (who plays King Sukjong), but was not sure how they would pair with each other, plus transforming Jang Heebin into a sympathetic heroine is a tall order (for those unfamiliar with her, she was a wife of King Sukjong who is not...beloved by history, to put it mildly).

But awesome cecilialambiel has linked me to a long trailer for JOJ and I am sold sold sold! I have been in a period book/movie/drama mood lately - nothing modern has been grabbing me. With my luck, that has happened just as there was a veritable dearth of period (subbed) kdramas. But now both this and Gu Family Book are about to air, and I am so excited it's sick.

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I love everything about this trailer - the chemistry between the leads, the way both KTH and YAI just "fit" into the period, the gorgeous cinematography, the strong supporting cast (has Hong Soo Hyun ever not stole any drama she is in?), and the dreamlike and intensely romantic vibe. It looks like someone made "The Moon that Eclipses the Sun" only for grown-ups and with grown-ups.

I wish it was starting this week!