After two back-to-back K-dramas dealing with the I-see-dead-people ability and ensuing conundrum, I think its safe to say this gimmick doesn’t make for the best drama concept. I appreciate that its trying something new, but the ghost of the episode stories are never in depth enough to feel important and end up taking time away from the main characters and their interactions. It provides an easy narrative crutch to keep the leads doing something together, always solving a ghostly mystery or accomplishing a departed task. Of the two ghost dramas, The Master’s Sun has the mainstream appeal and two very experienced leads in So Ji Sub and Gong Hyo Jin selling what is really a crappy story by the sheer star power of their talent and chemistry. I actually think the cable drama Who Are You is overall a much better drama because it has a more sincere story with less gimmicks. It’s still not anything to write home about, but leads So Yi Hyun and Taecyeon are trying hard and doing a pretty decent job. The ghost stories are about on par with The Master’s Sun in terms of being gripping on its own, but one advantage WAY has is that one of the ghosts happens to be the second male lead played by Kim Jae Wook. He’s doing a fantastic job of selling the pain and longing and hope of a guy who’s dead but can’t depart because his got all this unresolved love for his still living beloved girlfriend. I do think his character feels a bit superfluous based on his limited screen time but at least his presence in this drama grounds Si On’s ability to see ghosts into something that will play a huge role in her own life rather than just as a trick she uses for the sake of others. Kim Jae Wook’s Hyun Joon is deliciously sad in this drama works marvelously as the emo restrained counterpart to Taecyeon’s sunny masculine male lead. I wouldn’t say WAY is a good drama but it’s got nuggets of goodness that makes it worth the watch. That and the chance to see Kim Jae Wook, and if you see the boatload of stills tvN released for him, clearly the network knows to fanservice his hotness even though he’s got very limited screen time up til now. Here’s hoping the story keeps getting better and he shows up more. Even though all his character asks of him is to look mopey and pining, it’s a credit to Kim Jae Wook that his eyes speak volumes in a way that allows him to maintain a stoic poker face but still convey all that longing emotion.
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I actually like this one much better than MS. It actually seems more interesting there's less of the goofy comedy and more heart about this one. Also, it looks like we will be getting more of Kim Jae Wook starting this week if the trailers are to be believed. At least now she know's he's a ghost. Yay!!! More hotness.
I should have also said this before but thanks Ms. Koala, it's nice to know I am not the only fan of this series, you don't really hear about it anywhere.
Its true, you don't really hear about this show anywhere, and its a shame because its pretty good!
When that last scene happened in the drama and they showed KJW stare at So Yi Hyun with so much pain and longing and the tear streaming down his face.... i was a melted pool of awe at his feet... T^T
Couch Kimchi recaps this show.
Gosh. KJW looks mighty fine! Thanks for these drool-worthy photos!
Uber-hotness! Gonna give this drama a try :D
KJW looks seriously hot post- MS. Even more masculine.
Cheekbones to die for! KJW's face is made for the camera.
I really like this drama. But OMG is Taecyeon a bad actor. I had never seen him before and only heard tell of his lack of acting ability, but ugh. And he looks sooooo young next to the female lead. They are cute together but in a noona-dongsaeng kind of way not a romantic way. I keep watching this drama because the writing and directing and other two leads are good (or great in KJW's case), but I really wish they had cast a different lead actor. It reminds me a little of how the female lead in Nine totally ruined it for me (although I think that was also her character being written very badly, so a double-whammy). At least Taecyeon's character isn't badly written, just poorly acted. But it is a distraction from an otherwise enjoyable show.
I'm still so mad that Taecyeon's the lead that I can't watch this show. Ugh! At best he is pedestrian, at worst he is either wooden or mugging for the camera. But I would really like to see KJW. I knew he would knock it out of the park, and he is, darn it. Maybe I will look for some clips of his scenes. I hope the powers that be see the light and give HIM the lead next time.
Everything you said. I'm right there with you bb.
Beautiful ghost.
I love that the ghosts can't speak in this drama because it's a great challenge for the actors playing them. Kim Jae Wook is nailing it. That scene where he just stands there and the tears roll down, I was blown away.
I agree neither Master's Sun nor WAY is a great drama, but I'm enjoying watching both of them for the reasons you listed (MS for the leads and WAY for the little bit better story).
I thought I was the only one watching WAY. I like it so far, and I'm glad KJW is getting more screen time. That dark navy color looks so good on Kim Jae Wook and the other actor too. He's definitely selling the sadness.