Yr/TV Stn: 2012/SBS
Cast:
Jang Dong Gun ~ Kim Do Jin
Kim Ha Neul ~ Seo Yi Soo
Kim Soo Ro ~ Im Tae San
Kim Min Jong ~ Choi Yoon
Lee Jong Hyuk ~ Lee Jung Rok
Yoon Se Ah ~ Hong Se Ra
Kim Jung Nan ~ Park Min Sook
Yoon Jin Yi ~ Im Me Ah Ri
Lee Jong Hyun ~ Collin
Synopsis: (edited from Dramawiki)
Kim Do Jin, an architect with a scathing tongue, romances a strict high school teacher Seo Yi Soo, who moonlights as an umpire at amateur baseball games. Just as their romance blossoms, a young guy appeared in front of Do Jin and his buddies. He is Collin, and he claimed that his father is one of them.
Before dating Do Jin, Yi Soo is secretly in love with Im Tae San, who is her best friend (Se Ra) boyfriend and he turns out to be Do Jin's buddy as well. Choi Yoon tries to heal his heart after losing his wife four years ago. Just then, Tae San's younger sister (Me Ah Ri) returns to Korea and starts to chase Yoon again. Yoon struggles between the 2 siblings. Lee Jung Rok marries an older woman (Min Sook) for money but he soon finds out that his marriage is on the rocks when Min Sook asks for divorce.
Review:
It is a super long 12 years wait for Jang Dong Gun to return to small screen! Together with the stellar cast, AGD did not disappoint viewers with its plot and characters. There are 4 couples, but each of them are given adequate time to develop their stories. I always like modern romance dramas with distinct themes and filming styles. Loved the little stories from the 4 middle-aged men at the start of every episode. This drama is not just about romance, but more importantly, on the friendship of the 4 guys. It's their brotherhood that kept this drama moving.
Jang Dong Gun and Kim Ha Neul are really perfect, and their chemistry was amazing. Their romance is filled with ups and downs, but that made them treasure each other more. Kim Soo Ro & Yoon Se Ah couple is the pair which I dislike the most. Both of them are somewhat the "troublemakers". Se Ra created "trouble" when she found out that Yi Soo likes Tae San all along, while Tae San became the *** brother when Yoon decided to accept Me Ah Ri.
Kim Min Jong and Yoon Jin Yi are the 2 that don't match each other in terms of age, but I like their pairing. Me Ah Ri worked very hard to chase her oppa. Lolz! This couple has to overcome a big "mountain" (Tae San) and Me Ah Ri brought us lots of tears.
I can't get use to Lee Jong Hyuk'a funky hairstyle and acting at first, but slowly he appeared to be so natural. Lolz! I don't really feel much for Jung Rok and Min Sook, though Jong Rok is really not a good husband. On the other hand, Min Sook always portrayed as a rich woman whose eyes are always on high levels.
CN Blue's guitarist Lee Jong Hyun acted as Collin, and he occasionally spoke Japanese in the drama (coz' Collin resides in Japan). Lee Jong Hyun's acting was not too bad for a newbie, but I prefer watching him singing. Lolz! (Jung Yonghwa of CN Blue also cameo-ed in the drama).
Last but not least, AGD OST is a must-listen. Spotted a few nice songs, including Juniel's "illa illa".
