Bridal Mask (English title) Gaksital

This program features smart actions of a nameless Korean hero during the Japanese colonial rule in the 1930s, who punished the villains ruthlessly, giving hope and consolation to the Koreans. The story follows a man named Lee Kang-to, a Korean police officer commissioned by the Japanese Police to betray his own country and aid the Japanese in the annihilation of the Korean rebellion. During his mission, he encounters a notorious masked man who dons a traditional Korean bridal mask to fight for Korea's independence by assassinating Japanese key officers. As the detective's hunt for "Gaksital" ("Bridal Mask") unravels, his eyes are slowly opened to the treacherous deeds he has committed towards his own countrymen.

His father was a nobleman, possessing power and wealth, but he devoted himself and his fortune to the independence movement. His father was then killed. After the death of Lee Kang-To's father, Lee Kang-To and his mother supported his older brother Lee Kang-San, who was smart enough to enter the top university. Lee Kang-San also took part in the independence movement. He was then arrested and became an invalid to due severe beatings. Lee Kang-To, sick of the independence movement, now wants to become successful no matter what. He then becomes a detective. The drama ran from  May 30, 2012 - September 6, 2012 for 28 episodes.
2012 KBS Drama Awards - December 31, 2012
Excellent Actor (drama) (Joo Won)
Popularity Actor Award (Joo Won)
Best New Actress (Jin Se-Yeon)

Best Supporting Actor (Park Gi-Woong)
Well written, wonderful casting..each episode kept me riveted. When a period piece is done so well that it has me researching more about that period of history then I rate it high. Bridal Mask did not fail to send me checking out various historical figures mentioned in the drama as well as reading more about the period of Korean/Japanese history.

The cast is just perfect, I couldn't imagine anyone else but Park Ki-Woong for Shunji's role as I couldn't imagine anyone else but Joo Won to play Kang-To. How do I rate this drama? BINGO! This drama is now in my top ten with 5 stars.

Bridal Mask Teaser


Joo Won Singing in club scene

KBS Awards Opening

Full House (2004-Jul-14 to 2004-Sept-02)

Male lead is Rain.What more could you ask for?

Han Ji Eun is a naive writer who got swindled out of everything she owned including her house by her best friends. Stranded in China, She managed to borrow money from an actor Lee Young Jae to return to Korea. On her return, she found out that her house was bought by Lee Young Jae. In an attempt to get her possessions back, she entered in a contract marriage with Young Jae for one year. In spite of losing all, Ji Eun manages to be cheerful and takes things in strike and the business relationship between the two becomes personal as they start to rely and care for each other. Based on a popular manhwa of the same title. Cast:

 Rain/Bi as Lee Young Jae

Song Hye Kyo as Han Ji Eun

Han Eun Jung as Kang Hye Won

Kim Sung Soo as Yoo Min Hyuk

This fun-romantic miniseries shows us the difficulties that occur while living together, as well as the funny side of life. The story line will constantly have you laughing or tearing up. Or maybe even yelling at the screen, whichever way you choose at the end you will be saying "Aja Aja Hwaiting!" or singing the Three Bears song along with the infamous dance.

The chemistry between the two main characters is delightful.  His character's method for showing affection is primarily shouting and insulting, but he looked so sweet and confused while doing so that I challenge any heterosexual woman not to be won over and feel an unalterable urge to step into the screen and pat his head until he feels better, or do something else... wink! And you can't help but to fall for his smile.

It is definitely worth watching a dozen times. Everyone acts superb and it's no wonder why this is known to be a favorite. My rating is 5 Stars.

Bear Song

Full House Opening