I have been planning on blogging about this Korean drama since I started watching it last month. But due to my holiday activities, postponed the idea until further notice. Plus, I only finished the drama first week of this month. Since the drama is now showing on the Philippines’ local TV, I think it’s about time I share what I think about it.
City Hunter is indeed the best Korean drama I’ve seen, story wise. And contrary to my usual reason why I’d watch a drama, which is: hot lead male star, this one is all because of the story line. Unlike Lee Dong Wook, I am not really particular of Lee Min Woo’s look although I must admit; his height is his best asset according to my keen on”hot guy” eyes. This is the 2nd drama I’ve seen with him on the lead after Boys Over Flowers and it was all worth it.
I absolutely love what they have done on the story, sticking to the main idea of revenge than slowly turning it into a love story but still staying true to what makes Korean dramas so popular. I definitely disagree with people saying that this drama is action and love story at the same time because it surely is not. It may have some love story scenes but it does not define the entirety of it. It is action but, sorry, not really at its best as the moves was pretty mediocre. I suggest you concentrate on the action the story portrays verbally instead of visually as that is its strongest point. In contrast to traditional dramas which will start on an idea, for this one its revenge, then as it progress will continue on (and most likely end) as a love story, City Hunter stayed faithful on revenge all throughout and instead just injected it with a little love on the side to ensure that the main character is still human. And not to forget the tinge of comedy that makes it all the more fun to watch.My Favorite Parts:
1. When the main character, Lee Yoon Sung, told his father, Lee Jin Pyo, that he will take care of the people he love including him even after finding out the truth that he lied to him his whole life.
2. I love the comedic charms of Ajussi Bae Sik Joong with his addiction to TV shopping plus his relationship with Yoon Sung. My absolute favorite scene where he’s in was when he was meeting up with Yoon Sung inside the train after hiding in the trash.
3. When Yoon Sung kicked the ass off of Chun Jae Man’s bodyguard at the rally and eventually capturing him. I super hate the dude especially his eyeliner! LOL
4. When Yoon Sung went to look for the book containing the truth of what happened in 1983 that lead to the death of Prosecutor Kim Young Joo. It is so sad that he died in the story but his death didn’t go in vain as it made the story stronger and climactic even though it happened on the last episode.
5. Of course, the last episode. I didn’t quite expect it. I actually thought Lee Jin Pyo would kill Yoon Sung because he is just a puppet to ensure revenge on his real father. I love how they held hands while lying on the floor wounded. His father really loved him as his own son and nothing else.
It’s quite unusual that my favorite scenes do not include a single one with the lead actor and the leading lady. It is mainly because the story does not revolve in it and the most memorable scene does not include Kim Na Na in it or that Kim Na Na is just an accessory to that particular scene just like in the death of Lee Jin Pyo.
The last episode surely left me blown away. Not just because of how the story ended with Lee Yoon Sung trying to save both his fathers but because it left us to be imaginative on how we'd like it to end and at the same time making sure that we are satisfied with it. I must admit that I was a bit confused and had to watch it over again to really understand what the ending is trying to express. And the fact that I actually googled a transcription for it just so I can get another person's point of view on the finale.
In a scale of 1-5 with 5 the highest, I’d give this drama 5 stars for making me laugh, angry, and cry. I recommend it not only to those Korean drama fans, but to everyone who enjoys TV dramas. I am really hoping they make another one. In my understanding, this is the prequel to the story of the City Hunter in the manga series. So the next one, if they ever decide to do another, will probably be the real story of City Hunter who hunts corrupt officials in the government. Whatever it is, I will surely look forward to it.
Here's a transcription of the last episode: ( Beware, spoiler)
Enjoy and stay happy!
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