If there is one thing Kim Eun Sook does well that is nearly universally agreed upon, it’s writing standalone second leads with their own story that isn’t predicated on glomming onto the first leads. There are a few exceptions such as in Heirs when Kim Woo Bin crushed on Park Shin Hye, but even there his conflict with Lee Min Ho’s character and unresolved paternal angst played a bigger role in the story. But most of the time Kim Eun Sook second leads have their own love line or simply own raison d’etre in the story and that’s once again in full display in Descendants of the Sun.
Kim Ji Won and Jin Goo‘s star-crossed military couple is simply love for me, individually apart and yearning to be together. He’s so manly and restrained, she’s so assertive and cute, on paper it might feel synthetically characterized but their performances liven up the interactions to create a consistent three dimensionality. They are in the pages of the recent issue of Grazia magazine looking like Myung Joo and Dae Young eloped to the Mediterranean. If it only were so. I’ve always respected Jin Goo for being a very good actor but never warmed to him until now, and am happy that he’s finally getting due exposure thanks to this popular albeit lightweight fare.
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I love their chemistry in DotS. They look so good together, and they act well together as well.
This is the first drama that i watch for its second lead couple. Their chemistry on screen is slaying my heart.
Love their love story soo much bc of how much they love each other! Feels like they are the main couple
Ditto! :)
My bias in DotS not Song-Song couple
Very much chemistry for both 1st and 2nd lead role....love to watch again and again.
DotS fans and viewers, I found this article interesting regarding how DotS plot was carved out in the equally dramatic production process.
http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/descendants-of-the-sun-producer-on-k-dramas-unlikely-success-song-joong-kis
I bet some of those superstar candidates for Captain Yoo must regret it now...
Thanks for the link. Good article. That last paragraph made me wonder again, about the ending.
@SW, yeah me too. I got that tingly ominous feeling that the rumored spoiler may be true. :(
Jin Goo already said the ending is satisfying. Unless KES wants rioting in the streets, both OTPs better make it out alive and happy.
Thank you for this link! Very interesting read.
The picture are a little too serious but still love their chemistry in DOTS!
KES has a pattern, but she deviates from it sometimes.In KES's Lovers in Prague, the 2nd leads were both the batshit crazy type who couldn't stop obsessing about their OTP former love. OTOH, the OTP themselves were both very likable, competent and grounded. I'm so glad that in DOTS, all four leads are likable for a change.
for crying out loud stop killiny capt. Yoo..
=(... its freaking me out...
ps. I kinda like the second otp..they're cute.
This couple is so intense i'm so in love with them. Jingoo and Jiwon chemistry was unexpected, it feels more real to me than other otps.