In 2007, ABS-CBN aired Wedding
starring Ryu Si Won and Jang Nara (JN). JN has become my
favorite Korean actress because of her strong quirky roles and amusing romantic-comedy dramas such as Successful Story
of a Bright Girl, and My Love Patzzi. What’s the difference of the Wedding? It’s a straight drama and about married life,which is far from the other two Korean Drama. Is it
because of Ryu Si Won’s influence?
(Note: I discovered and
watched first the Wedding before C-drama MyBratty Princess).
Review:
One of the first factors I like about Wedding were not about the story. I like the light and
happy beat of it's OBB “Its Alright," which also sung by JN. The cinematography was
also fantastic especially the outdoor locations and the fashionable outfits of
Lee Se-na (JN) and her clique Oh Soo-Ji (Kong Hyun-Joo) and Cha Eun-Hee (Kim
Min-Joo).
Cast / Acting.
Maybe it’s my first time to see Jang Nara in
a serious drama that’s why I’m confused
whether she gave justice to her role or not. However, there were many instances
that she finely portrayed her childish character Lee Se-na in thought-provoking scenes. I like her JN's acting when Lee Se-na decided to
divorce, and charm her husband Han Seung-Woo (Ryu Si-won).
On the other hand, Jang Nara effectively reinvented her look
in the series. She’s no more the boyish type, but a pure, girly, and hopeless
romantic lady. I like the colors of her
outfits that were usually modern and youthful. Those complemented her mission to
offer something new to the audience. Furthermore, her total make-over package fitted perfectly to passive and
career-man Han Seung-woo of Ryu Si Won. Although I
think he’s been typecast or doing the same acting style, Ryu Si Won portrayed
well his character. You’ll respect Han Seung-woo's ability and ethics, though you’ll also feel that he’s ignorant or insensitive.
Based on their physical looks, Ryu Si Won looks like
an ahjussi for JN initially. However, as you continue watching the show, the
look or whatever differences vanish because he’s a good actor.
Sometimes I understand Myung Se-bin's Shin Yoon-soo, but most of the time, I ignored her and
it felt like that I am bad for judging her. It’s because she’s a modest woman, but confused and
weak in her love life. Who doesn’t feel weak and lost when in love, right? On
top of this, she also raised to control her feelings for Han Seung-woo. Then,
when there were opportunities for them, they’re not in-sync. Cruel love! Of course if you’re Team Lee Se-na, Shin Yoon-soo's struggles were immaterial and annoying. As for Lee Hyun-woo playing Seo Jin-hee, this is another typecast role for him. It’s because he’s again the ideal man, but only ends up as a part of the love triangle or square (watch Rootop Room Cat, Dal-ja's
Spring, and Oh My Lady).
By the way, I like the supporting cast/ characters
particularly Lee Se-na’s BFFs (Oh Soo-Ji played by Kong Hyun-Joo) and Cha Eun-Hee of Kim Min-Joo) and. parents (Lee
Jung-Il played by Kang Seok-Woo and Sung Hye-Rim of Na
Young-Hee).
Story/ Direction:
- · Because I couldn’t stand a lady (Jang Nara) courting a guy (except: my favorite Ariel Lin’s Yuan Xiang Qin in It Started With A Kiss) persistently, I skipped episode 4 and 5. Plus the fact, they looked boring.
- I don’t like most of the dialogues especially the lead characters were always unnecessarily and repetitively apologetic. You always hear lines such as “this is all my fault” or “I’m sorry.”
- · As whole, Wedding’s story is ideal to watch for those planning, getting, and wishing to get married. The show would make you realize that in marriage, it’s not only about love or being with someone. It also recognizing your partner’s past, present, and future.
Note: Originally written on May 1, 2009
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