I’m thrilled for Lee Min Ho in doing so well with Legend of the Blue Sea.It doesn’t feel like a role tailor made for him but he’s delivering a serviceable performance so far and there is hope he can reach a higher level as the drama deepens in emotional heft. This may be his last performance and role before military … Continue reading →
The ratings tide is headed in the right and upward direction for Legend of the Blue Sea, and rightly so as I liked this week’s two episodes more than the action heavy character thin episode 2. While the competition remained steady in the low single digits, Legend rose again in episode 4 to hit 17.1% AGB nationwide, a good sign … Continue reading →
The reception for Legend of the Blue Sea doesn’t yet have the legs to show that it can be the vaulter hits like Descendants of the Sun and You From Another Star. So far I would be thrilled beyond thrilled that it break 20% but I’m relieved it’s staying steady as episode 3 came in at 15.7& AGB nationwide for … Continue reading →
It’s week two for Legend of the Blue Sea, with ratings to come in episodes 3 and 4 to show whether this drama is on the upswing or slowing down. I enjoyed the first two episodes but that was despite the seriously distracting elements of the modern day narrative. It was indeed too slapsticky for me, focusing too much on … Continue reading →
Lotte Duty Free is packaging a seven-for-one deal in terms of Hallyu stars and I find myself impressed with their ingenuity and willingness to go big. The poster is out for the brand’s tie-in web drama called First Kiss for the 7th Time, formerly First Kiss for the 6th Time but now one more K-actor has been added to the … Continue reading →
I’m not even surprised anymore when a drama becomes a hit and immediately encounters some sort of backlash. I do think this one may have some merit solely resting on the shoulders of the screenwriter. Netizens are buzzing about potential plagiarism issues with SBS drama Legend of the Blue Sea, and how valid it is depends on the degree of direct copying … Continue reading →
Just two episodes into Legend of the Blue Sea and I’m in a state of satisfaction, like floating weightlessly in calm warm Caribbean waters. The drama is a visual delight with the narrative like a shuttlecock, flitting around without much anchoring emotion. I have the patience to see what web Park Ji Eun is weaving but those wanting more emotional … Continue reading →
All eyes are on whether the new prime time K-drama ratings champion Legend of the Blue Sea will mark the fourth ratings winning drama of the year following Descendants of the Sun, Doctors, and Moonlight Drawn by Clouds. Four hit K-dramas in one year feels a bit like boom times after the dry spell in 2015, but nowhere near the heydays … Continue reading →
It’s T-minus one day before the arrival of high profile and highly anticipated fantasy K-drama Legend of the Blue Sea. Unless one has been living in a cave the last few months it’s no surprise that You From Another Star and Producer screenwriter Park Ji Eun has brought together top Hallyu stars Jeon Ji Hyun and Lee Min Ho to … Continue reading →
There hasn’t been a single promo mishap for Legend of the Blue Sea yet, not that I’m rooting for it to stumble but all this continuous pretty does worry me that expectations are not sky high. The silver lining is that the drama is premiering this Wednesday November 16th so whatever is coming is right around the corner. The official … Continue reading →
Lee Min Ho is doing his best Catch Me if You Can K-drama version impression and I don’t have a problem with it at all when he looks this good. His modern character in upcoming fantasy drama Legend of the Blue Sea is a conman, and we see him in the newest stills masquerading as a plane pilot. Flanking him … Continue reading →
It’s date goals now from the production of Legend of the Blue Sea, taunting us mere mortals and/or singletons with the specter of couple perfection. The steady stream of new drama stills continues onward, this time bringing together mermaid Jeon Ji Hyun with her modern conman fated lover played by Lee Min Ho. They wander the shopping center, bike through … Continue reading →
Whatever screenwriter has Park Ji Eun has in store for her second fantasy themed K-drama Legend of the Blue Sea, it will certainly involve lots and lots of active acting from leading lady Jeon Ji Hyun. I thought she was the heart and soul of alien-movie star romance drama You From Another Star but she did merit some get some … Continue reading →
