Here are the hings that I like:
1. Joo won's superb acting
- Joo Won perfectly portrays Lee Kang To's character. He's able to convey every emotion to the audience. Whenever he cries - I cry too, whenever he triumphs-my heart jumps out of joy for him. His acting can be compared to veteran actors out there. Considering this is only his third drama. I applaud you, Joo won!
2. Story Line and Plot
- Some dramas are only interesting on early episodes - definitely not this drama. Every episode will add fuel for you to watch the next one. There are no dull moments, every scene is interesting. Some are heartbreaking, some are funny, and some are action-filled. I even find myself holding my breath whenever the hero is fighting the villains -afraid that he might get discovered or caught. :) This is one of those dramas that the audience will feel really connected.
Things that I don't Like:
1. I can't think of any yet. :p
My words cannot truly describe on how excellent this drama is. You guys simply have to watch the 1st episode and experience all mixed feelings yourselves. I'm sure majority of you will be hooked like me.
To the actors and makers of the Bridal Mask, Bravo!
10/10!
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The story was great too but I felt it dragged a bit in the second half because the writer only foucsed on one thing which took a long time for Kang To to solve(revenge) the problem. But otherwise it was great, solid, interesting that kept my ass stuck on the sit.
The music was great and even made the touching scenes sadder. Exellent!
Overall this was an outstanding drama with a really interesting plot that will keep you on the edge of your sit every time and will hook you from episode one and holds your attention into the last one. So, for me, this a must watch. It has great story with great combination between a touching storyline and a revenge one. Watch it if you haven't. Highly recommend it!
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Seriously, this is a melodrama. Let's not sugarcoat it. It's a melodrama.
What makes me rage is IT HAD SO MUCH POTENTIAL. I had these same feelings when I watched Warrior Baek Dong Soo where as I participated through discussions every week after episodes, it became rants about how to fix the drama verses me actually watching. To the point people started joking I should do a remake because it would be better.
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The storyline is intriguing and controversial and I feel the script tells the story in a manner that allows us to sympathize and understand what the people of Joseon went through under Imperial rule.
I'd recommend it and I'd definitely watch it over again. I think I'm spoiled now and will expect all actors and dramas to live up to the caliber of "Gaksital"
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For once, romance is not the focal point of the plot--and that is actually really refreshing. The writers did an excellent job of keeping the story moving throughout all 28 episodes and kept me interested the entire time.
The acting is superb. And I'm not exaggerating in the slightest. Even the characters that I didn't like that much/didn't think were as well acted as compared to the rest of the characters still gave unbelievable performances.
I'm not a person that is easily moved to tears, but I cried my heart out throughout a number of the episodes leading to the conclusion and almost died of emotion during the last episode.
The music wasn't as distracting as it usually is in dramas--which is nice. The songs were good and subtle, and the ones sung by the characters in the actual drama were well done.
My only small, itsy bitsy complaint is that occasionally the chemistry between the two romantic leads seemed a bit flat sometimes. But, only sometimes. And my disappointment in that aspect was overshadowed by every other detail within the drama.
I only have one thing to say to those of you sitting on the fence about this drama: watch it. I highly doubt you will regret it. It is a masterpiece of acting, script-writing, and cinematography and I can't think of any better way I would have spent the 30+ hours I spent watching Bridal Mask.
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I especially loved the first 6 episodes, for reasons that I won't spoil.
I also LOVED the music so much!!! Goodbye Day and Judgement Day are now one of my favourite Korean drama soundtracks. For me, the music in a drama is very important. Usually, it turns out that if a drama has a great OST, I tend to like the drama itself as well. But sometimes it’s just a coincidence.
I also love the complex character relationships. The characters (or at least the important ones) are interesting, understandable, They are also very easy to sympathize with, even when they are doing less than desirable deeds. Gaksital a.k.a. Bridal Mask really highlights how a character can change.
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The more outstanding characters include Rie (La La), played by Han Chae Ah, and Shunji, played by Park Ki Woong, mostly for the inner struggles they face throughout the show between love and loyalty. They are villains in the show, but the writing keeps pulling us back from completely demonizing them by reminding us of their humanity.
I do wish Mok Dan were written as a more dynamic character. Also, since the actress is a relative newbie, she might be forgiven for a less compelling portrayal of a not-so-compelling character.
Joo Won does such an excellent job with a character that is well written, but could have easily been very one-dimensional if portrayed by a less committed actor.
The noir genre and the dressing of the period lends some benefits, in the form of those snazzy suits and cool fedoras Joo Won and Park Ki Woong get to wear every episode.
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This drama was just amazing!!! The story was packed with action, that hooks you in right from the beginning. Romance wasn't huge, but the little that was there was nice.
Joo Won and Park Ki Woong's acting just can't compare. Both of their characters make a dramatic change throughout the drama that's incredible. Only character that got on my nerves was Mok Dan, but somehow i got passed her annoying self lol.
This drama is a must see, really recommend anyone to watch :)
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EPIC. EPIC. EPIC.
I'm just crying right now because it finished and the time went by so quickly. I still remember when I was watching the first two episodes and going OMG! THIS DRAMA IS AWESOME.
Totally hot guys: Kang To, Shunji, Katsuyama. If you watch this you won't regret seeing Shunji's smile.
And the ending.. somehow I can't get over it. PERFECT.
*Sob*
Yeah. I suck at writing. I know. LMAO.
I just can't gather my emotions into words rn.
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