this is jae hee's first major role in a series, and what a way to impress everyone with his comedic antics, as an immature delinquent , in- depth performance as a man fighting for love , and showcasing his figthing skills in some action scenes...much has been said about this series, raves and praises from the cast to the writers and directors, and even the ost especially the local theme was considered as a hit.
please do post your impressions on delightful girl chun hyang here ...we will be glad to read your thoughts...
^^ same here, i know i watch it over 10 times. i just love this drama so much it's my fav k-drama. i love jaehee's character in here, it's him and his chracter that's making me love the drama. i love his face expressions too.
This kdrama was really popular with the youngsters when it was aired during the Winter break. And perhaps because it followed the terrible heartbreaking "I'm Sorry, I Love You", the audience could do with a good dose of comic relief. It combined the charms of the up and coming Jae Hee with the Barbie Doll of South Korea, Han Chae Young. I was really bothered by HCY's perfectly constructed face. There is something about HCY's face that reminds me of a mouse, especially when she curls her lips. She really looked like a doll. Maybe it is just me, can't live with manipulated perfection. And she had a figure that did not match with her cute face (let's just say that she is a little too top-heavy). But yet somehow it did not stop me from enjoying this kdrama. Chun-hyang is such a strong spirited girl, nothing gets her down. As a matter of fact, she is always saving herself from dire straits. She is totally smart and bright! I think in that way HCY fitted the character very well.
In many ways the story of this kdrama is pretty flat with conventional kdrama elements. I kept asking myself why am I motivated to finish this (I have recently been crowned by a fellow addict to be Ms Incomplete i.e. not completing a lot of the kdramas which I started on, so that shows it takes some kind of draw to keep me going), and the only reason I concluded is because of the chase!
Yes, the chase for the wonderful heroine. Her brains saves her from every terrible situation and she is the one doing the rescuing instead of the men. I was chasing for Chun-hyang with the men! "Sassy Girl Chun-hyang's" attraction is that it celebrate unwavering love. And the modern interpretation brings a fresh and cute twist to an age old love story.
Although this story is a modern interpretation of an ancient tale, I was glad that the writers did not give totally black and white characters to the story. There were many times where you may find the acting and expressions exaggerated and comic like e.g. Matrix type of fighting scenes. But all these should be taken in as good fun as this is typical of kdrama comedies. The pace was also wonderful, just when I worry whether it was going to drag, it steps up and before I know it, I have completed a some more episodes.
Jae Hee gained a lot of attention when he won the Best Newcomer in the recent Blue Dragon awards for his role in director Kim Ki-duk's "3-Iron" a.k.a. "Empty House". So I believe a big reason for the popularity of this kdrama is due to the attraction of this up and coming youngster. Jae Hee has pretty good comic talent! I can't help laughing every time he is running e.g. running from his father, running to CH, running for his life! And the big grin he gives every time he gives his smirk rejewel of asias to CH, and disappointed expressions when CH ignores him were really funny. Such a sweetie, you will be charmed! Jae Hee's problem arises when he had to deliver the sob scenes. They were just not as heartbreaking as I would have expected it to be, kind of below my expectations. And I could not stand his image when he was a prosecutor. Those glasses and shiny suits, and that hair just made Jae Hee looked like a cheap second hand car salesman.
The writers made the modern Chun-hyang strong, warm, smart, hardworking and pretty. There were no scenes of Chun-hyang sobbing quietly over her sad predicament. She strives and succeed during trying moments, and even had spare time to tutor the trouble-making MR, that he makes it to the most difficult course in the most prestigious university in South Korea. It seemed that anything she touches turn for the better (except for maybe, HD). What a wonderful woman!
HCY is totally cute too in her role. She got this high pitch voice (which I did not enjoy) that matched her likable character and she made a compatible and lovable pairing with Jae Hee. Something about this couple, when they stand together, you just want them to end up with each other. Her acting was ok, but I think the character was so likeable that it was not really difficult to deliver. I found HCY had difficulty executing the sad scenes too. Especially the ones when she had to kick MR out of her life because of her pact with HD. She just did not seem devastated enough when required, and not cruel enough when needed.
The draw of Eom Tae Woong in this kdrama surprised many. HD is a selfish and calculated man. A level-headed and shrewd business man. He has a cold exterior with strong resolve in getting what he wants. Unfortunately, that resolve translated into something vindictive because of his unrequitted feelings for CH. There is this mysterious and dangerous aura that surrounds ETW. Any girl will wish for to be rescued by such a cool strong man. I wished for HD to be the moody brooding macho man, who never smiles and just stay silent by CH. ETW definitely needs to work on his happy expressions.
Park Shi Eun as Hong Chae-rin, MR's first love threw in a credible effort. Nothing really to shout about but a complementary performance to the story. My only complain is that I did not hate her as much as I would like to.
My personal favourite in this kdrama is MR's father. He is one wise old man. The writers peppered this strict father image with multiple comic moments e.g. slicing of the apple, crying over the grandchildren hoax were really hilarious. In my honest opinion, the dad put in the best acting!
Overall I would give an above average rating for the acting. But the attraction is in the story and the nice pace which breezes you through from beginning to the end. Sometimes it is nice not to get too complicated and confused characters in a kdrama. For once I shan't complain about one-dimensional characters!
My favourites
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-The high school drama production of "Romeo and Juliet" where MR was the nanny!! That part was really funny!
-MR's father practising his sword and the apple slicing practise
-At the ski resort when CH caught CR kissing MR and HD holds her from the scene. Later when CH cries alone and HD leaves her alone to her sorrow
-MR father chasing MR and promise not to hit him after MR sold the sword
-HD proposing to CH
-CH tells MR to go to CR and to come back
-The hug at the bus-stop
-The pregnancy incident
-CH sits next to a drunk MR and cries
-CH leaves HD with her plan
-CH and MR in weddding clothes(both of them)
My dislikes
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- CH's repetitive "If you do this you die" expressions
This has to be one of my all time favorite Knovelas ever. It was one of those things that hit me so hard, I couldn't keep my eyes straight for so long.
This has to be one of my all time favorite Knovelas ever. It was one of those things that hit me so hard, I couldn't keep my eyes straight for so long.
Yeah, I could really understand what you meant, since I'm still in the daze when it comes to this drama. It really got to me, you know?
I find it kinda strange, since I've watched My Girl (from the same director and scriptwriter as Delightful Girl), Goong, Full House, Green Rose, Sweet 18 etc., but none of them has captured me like Delightful Girl does. This drama is one of the few dramas where I really like the main female character, the main male character and the storyline in total. With other dramas it's like either I'm satisfied with the main female character, but dislike the main male character, or storyline. In another one I would like the storyline, but didn't feel anything about the main male and female characters in it, and etc. It's really rare that I'm completely satisfied with all the three catagories in total from any drama that I've watched, like I do Delightful Girl.
SGCH is the best series I've ever watched!!!! I think I won't get tired of watching this again & again & again. I don't know...but I think HCY & JH has a very good chemistry, they both portrayed their characters really well. It's convincing, it will really make you feel that it's really wonderful to be in love!!!
Each characters seemed natural and real...as if you are not watching a series...
My day is not complete if I don't watch this series...In a day, I make it a point to watch an episode.
It's actually a good stress-reliever, this series could always give you a good laugh!
this is one of those dramas that after watching it once, I can't get enough of it more. I still laugh everytime I watch those priceless scenes between Mong Ryong and Chun Hyang. This drama tops my list lol. I also think this drama should have gotten more recognition than it got
Hi everybody. Nice to have now a english speaking Forum about Jae Hee. I really love his work of his two movies and of course in "Sassy Girl Chun-Hyang", for me the best Series I have ever seen so far!
I have seen them so many times and I can't get enough of them, the last Episodes are sooo great . Hope great success for this forum.
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