Spy Myung Wol (Eps 1-18) - Finished

Sep 11, 2011 14:29

I've just finished the Korean drama Spy Myung Wol. It was a drama with many behind the scenes issues. It was a drama that changed its tone from "spy rom-com" to "melodrama-comedy-romance". SMW could have been a hot-mess, and indeed, it had its weaknesses. But, for all it's faults - and it had some - it was an enjoyable drama. The leads (all four) ( Read more... )

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blobofcolour September 12 2011, 02:23:45 UTC
I read the recaps for the last three episodes and still haven't gotten round to actually watching them because of all the gaping plot holes and I was super bummed that Ryu/In Ah didn't get more time to explore their relationship. That said, I will remember SMW fondly because I did enjoy the first 10 episodes tremendously and it was the first Kdrama to attract me in a long while.
I'd like to see Jang Hee Jin (In Ah) and Lee Jin Wook (Ryu) in more roles
Me too! In Ah annoyed me initially but I ended up liking her the most towards the end. Well, I did enjoy watching Kang Woo and Ryu angst (woops) but it got dragged out far too long.

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walkwithheroes September 12 2011, 02:38:27 UTC
because of all the gaping plot holes

If I've read correctly, the writers wrote all three episodes in a week and they shot all three episodes in a week; episodes 17-18 in, I think five days. And, it shows. Episode 17 was just a waste.

I was super bummed that Ryu/In Ah didn't get more time to explore their relationship.

Agree completely.

In Ah annoyed me initially

Same here. But, I ended up really liking her character - she grew a lot during the last ten-eight episodes.

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