This drama is AMAZING. Totally not what I expected it to be. I thought it was going to be good, but wow it took it to a whole new level. The plot-line was packed full of twists and turns that I never expected and boy, was there not one single boring moment. At times epic and others touching, this drama has it all. Action, romance, DRAMA so much drama... it was insane. There was only one single thing that disappointed me throughout this 28 episode extravaganza and that was some (not all) of the costume choices didn't seem era appropriate, but that was all. Aside from that I can't fault it. Joo Won is an amazing actor, portraying two distinct personalities so well and with so much depth is no small feat. The OST, amazing, the plot, amazing, the acting, amazing. It portrayed such a tough time in Korea's history in such a touching way, each time I saw the people cheering on Bridal Mask I wanted to cheer him on too. Bridal Mask certainly takes a well-earned place among my top five drama favourites and I will be sure to watch it again.
Synopsis~
Two brothers - Lee Kang-to and Lee Kang-san – live in Seoul in the 1930s, oppressed under the Japanese rule. Kang-to, the younger brother, is a rising star in the police force and works with the Japanese police to capture “Bridal Mask,” a mysterious freedom fighter who fights for independence wearing a Korean Bridal Mask. Later when Lee Kang-to’s life is turned upside down, he dons the Bridal Mask and fights injustice and rights wrongs against the Japanese during one of the darkest periods of Korea’s history.
Kimura Shunji is a gentle Japanese teacher who has come to teach in Korea against his father's will. He is best friends with Kang-to and shares a loving relationship with his Korean nanny. He also falls in love with the fiercely patriotic Mok Dan, a woman who is in love with Kang-to, a twist that begins to change him into a darker person.
Details:
Title: 각시탈 / Gaksital
Also known as: Bridal Mask
Genre: Period, action, drama, romance
Episodes: 28
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2012-May-30 to 2012-Sept-06
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Original Soundtrack: Bridal Mask OST
Wow, the plot of Bridal mask sounds simply amazing! Most series can be quite slow and uneventful at times so this sounds like a fantastic series. Where do you watch your Korean dramas?
ReplyDeleteHey there! Thanks for your comment :) Bridal Mask was very, very good. Although, I rarely watch a series that is slow, there have only been a few like that... for me, anyway. I watch my dramas at gooddrama.net, it's a really good site!
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