#Prison Playbook (Korean Drama)

[xiaobaosnoona]

Dramas I would like to force people to watch with me

(but can't since kidnapping is illegal)

a post of links

Since I managed to lure one of my best friends into watching the masterpiece that is The Untamed with satisfying results, my urge to force people to watch other asian dramas has spiralled out of control. The fact that there's a treasure trove of great stories out there that most people will miss makes me want to ugly cry. So here's a couple of posts with shows I love in no particular order as a feeble attempt to reel some more people in. Come, we have queers, psychopaths and magic.

part one - the untamed

part two - flower of evil

part three - arthdal chronicles

part four - prison playbook

part five - mysterious lotus casebook

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[throwntowards]

Just found another bunch to come back to.

[dailyasiandramas]

[thinkaboutenhypen]

In which sunghoon has a crush on you💌

pairing : non-idol sunghoon x female reader

genre : friends to lovers(I guess)

warning : one 'kms' mentioned, one heart attack joke.

idk just down bad sunghoon for y/n!?😭

note : i'm sorry i forgot about adding this back then, heart attack joke is inspired by a scene from korean drama 'prison playbook'

[simply-whump]

Could you recommend me any shows that has whump but it's very bromance focused (like the devil judge or beyond evil)? I would like for it to have little to no romance hahaha

Here are a few I would recommend where I really liked the Bromance :

Korean Drama:

Prison Playbook

At a distance Spring is Green

My Country The New Age

Weak Hero Class 1

Chinese Drama:

The Untamed

Guardian

Word of Honor

Killer and Healer

Glory of the Special Forces

Under The Skin

The Blood of Youth (has a bit of romance)

Live Surgery Room

A League of Nobleman

Strange Tales of Jiang Cheng

Stand by Me

The Silent Criminal

Reunion 2: Mystery of the Abyss (That's a movie)

Nirvana in Fire

Japanese Drama :

Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner

Tokyo MER: Hashiru Kinkyuukyuumeishitsu

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Happy 30th birthday to f(x)'s Krystal!

Known for her cool and chic image, Krystal has pursued a successful acting career, starring in popular dramas like The Heirs (2013), Prison Playbook (2017), and Search (2020). With her striking visuals and versatile talent, Krystal is recognized as a style icon and a significant figure in the Korean entertainment industry.

[prodbyton]

Plsplsplsplssplsplsplspls friend u need to watch weak hero class GODDDDDDD it is so good. They was really having an acting Olympics on that set it don’t even make sense. Idek how to describe it just watch a trailer omg that wannaone boy was acting his ass OFFFFFFFFFFFF (prior to watching it actually I had no idea he had been an actor since he was a child so I thought this was like. His first role as an idol so I was like DAMN WAS RHE W1 CHECKS NOT COMING IN NO MORE??????????? Cus he was in that character like his rent was seven days late or something 😭😭😭😭😭)

Another drama I like is hometown chachacha! :3 it’s soooo fluffy and cute and ughh god I wish that was me.

Hospital playlist is also really good! I’m pretty sure the female lead is the same as in hometown chachacha so that’s fun. It’s a really funny show! It definitely has its serious moments (cus it’s a hospital and like niggas be dying and shit so 😭) but they are so well done and it had me crying and throwing up bad. But overall it’s very wholesome and the osts are good :3

Prison playbook is also made by the ppl who made hospital playlist and features a lot of the same actors and actresses. Prison playbook actually came first so apparently there’s a lot of references to it in hospital playlist, but I watched hospital playlist first so I have no idea and I kinda don’t gaf regardless 😭😭😭😭

Ok the last one is castaway diva. That one is so quirky and weird and honestly a plot that istg only Korean ppl could come up with 😭😭 I actually haven’t finished watching it yet but so far I love it and I love the female lead’s satoori it’s so endearing to me

Okay I lied while I was writing the last one another one popped in my head. D.P. is highkey dark asf cus it’s basically about these two dudes who are in the Korean military and their job is to catch draft evaders and it explores how complex the reasons can be as to why some Korean men would take such a huge risk. It shows how some people abuse others in the military because of their highsr ranks. I think it’s based off of actual events that have happened but not completely

Yet another one popped into my head while writing the previous one 😭 it’s a movie though. It’s called 1987: when the day comes. It’s about the gwangju uprisings/june uprisings and the events that led to Korea becoming a democratic country. It definitely takes creative liberties and the story is not completely accurate but that’s not the point it’s such s beautiful story 💔💔

Okay only 2 more I swear cus I jsut keep thinking of other ones while writing each one 😭😭😭😭 if u haven’t seen it already plsplsplsplspls watch the handmaiden (also a movie). One of the best pieces of sapphic cinema of all time it’s definitely a must like it’s beautiful (it also has the same female lead as the previous one! But this was I think her first major role (which is a crazy way to debut if u think abt it😭))

Okay the last one fr is juvenile justice. Omg. It’s about this judge lady who is oversees cases for juveniles cus she fawking hates children bad (she has trauma) and it explores what leads some kids to act bad asf and how some kids actually are super deranged 😭 but it shows her journey of realizing not all the kids who come through her court are bad kids they just have shit circumstances that led them to doing the things they do

OKAY that’s finally jt I hope u enjoy them :3

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i’ve heard of some of these!! i’ll check them out tysm :33

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220626 sakura twt update

꾸라의 슬기로운 취미생활 레진아트로 휴대폰케이스 랑 그립톡 만들어봤어용 좀 잘 했다 .. 🥺

Kkura's wise hobby life* I made a phone case and pop socket with resin art I did pretty well .. 🥺

(T/N: *A play on the Shin Won Ho PD drama Korean titles. His notable works that use "슬기로운" in the titles are Prison Playbook and Hospital Playlist)

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Snowy Serenede of Serenity.

Disclaimer: This account is for role-playing purposes only. I do not claim to be the real Krystal Jung, nor am I affiliated with her or her agency. All content shared here is purely fictional and meant for creative entertainment.

Krystal Jung, born in San Francisco, is a prominent South Korean-American singer and actress. She debuted as a member of the K-pop girl group f(x) under SM Entertainment in 2009, gaining popularity for the group's experimental music and her cool, sophisticated image. Krystal is known for her unique voice, sharp dance skills, and her elegant fashion sense, often appearing at major fashion events and modeling for luxury brands.

Beyond music, Krystal has carved out a successful acting career. She starred in popular dramas such as The Heirs, My Lovely Girl, and Prison Playbook, earning praise for her versatile performances. Her blend of grace and strength, both on stage and screen, makes her one of Korea's top stars.

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Jung Kyung Ho - Bio, Profile, Facts, Age, Girlfriend, Ideal Type

Jung Kyung Ho is a South Korean-based actor popular for various television dramas. It is popular through Gangster hi (2006), Nine are missing (2017), The Prison Playbook (2017), and Hospital Playlist (2020-2021). Career Although Jung Kyung Ho is the son of a former famous TV director, Jung Ul Young, at first his father did not agree with his life choice as an actor. Not wanting to be put off by…

[xiaobaosnoona]

Dramas I would like to force people to watch with me (but can't since kidnapping is illegal) part 4

Found family, precious friendships and fighting against injustice. And also finding your way back to self love.

Prison Playbook (2017)

comedy/drama/korean

This absolute gem of a show follows the loveable Kim Jehyeok, a famous baseball player who is sent to prison for beating up the man who sexually assaulted his sister. He's endearingly dumb and kind hearted, but hides a lot of anger and frustration inside. His childhood friend (played by the best actor in the world, Jung Kyungho) works as a prison guard and keeps a close eye on the person he admires most in the world.

What has stuck with me the most with this drama is the interactions between the characters. The warmth and the friendships. In their tiny cell the inmates become a family that fight but look after each other no matter what. The most lovable and grumpy of prison guards care just as deeply for the inmates he watches over. Found family is my favourite trope, and this has it in abundance. It's also a story that talks about not giving up when it gets hard and fighting for what is right in a world that is chaotic and sometimes quite dark.

It's funny, silly, warm, thought provoking and abundantly filled with love. The ensemble of actors do a fantastic job and the story is both heart wrenching and full of hope. It's one of my comfort shows that gets a rewatch whenever I need a dose of love and hope.

[megha430]

Explore Korean Shows in Hindi, A New Wave of Entertainment

Introduction:-

Korean shows, or K-dramas, have gained immense popularity worldwide for their gripping storylines, unique characters, and high production quality. India is no exception, and the demand for these shows has steadily increased. To cater to this growing audience, platforms like Epic On now offer popular Korean Shows in Hindi, making them accessible to a broader Hindi-speaking audience. Let's dive into why these shows are a hit and explore some top Korean shows available in Hindi on Epic On.

Why Korean Shows Are Popular Among Audiences ?

Korean shows are known for their engaging plots, emotional depth, and well-developed characters. They often explore themes like love, friendship, and family, which resonate universally. The blend of drama, romance, and action keeps viewers hooked episode after episode. Moreover, the cultural similarities between Korea and India, such as the importance of family and respect for elders, make these shows particularly relatable for Indian audiences.

Epic On: Bringing Korean Shows to Hindi Viewers:-

Epic On is a fantastic platform that offers a wide range of entertainment options, including a selection of Korean Shows in Hindi. It makes it easier for Hindi-speaking viewers to enjoy these international dramas without the language barrier. Epic On ensures high-quality translations and dubbing, providing an immersive viewing experience. One of the significant advantages of watching Korean shows in Hindi on Epic On is eliminating the language barrier. 

Top Korean Shows Available in Hindi on Epic On:-

1- Children of a Lesser God:-

"Children of a Lesser God" is a thrilling drama about two detectives with different backgrounds who come together to solve a series of mysterious cases. The show's intense plot and intriguing characters make it a must-watch. Its Hindi version of Epic On captures all the suspense and excitement, making it accessible to a broader audience.

2- Prison Playbook:-

"Prison Playbook" offers a unique look into the lives of inmates and prison staff. It blends humor, drama, and heartfelt moments, making it a standout series. The show's depiction of friendship and personal growth against the backdrop of prison life resonates with many viewers. Watching it in Hindi on Epic On brings this captivating story closer to home.

3- Flower of Evil:-

"Flower of Evil" is a gripping thriller that delves into the life of a man hiding his dark past from his detective wife. The series keeps viewers on the edge seats with unexpected twists and emotional depth. The Hindi version of Epic On ensures that Hindi-speaking audiences enjoy the suspense and drama without losing its original essence.

Benefits of Watching Korean Shows in Hindi:-

Watching Korean Shows in Hindi offers several benefits. Firstly, it eliminates the language barrier, allowing viewers to fully immerse themselves in the story without the distraction of subtitles. It also helps bridge cultural gaps, making international content more relatable and enjoyable. Moreover, it introduces Indian audiences to new storytelling techniques and cultural perspectives, enriching their viewing experience.

Conclusion:-

Korean shows have a special place in the hearts of viewers worldwide, and the availability of Korean Shows in Hindi on Epic On has made them even more accessible to Indian audiences. With captivating storylines, relatable characters, and high production values, these shows offer a refreshing viewing experience. Whether you're a fan of thrillers like "Flower of Evil," heartwarming dramas like "Prison Playbook," or intense detective stories like "Children of a Lesser God," there's something for everyone. So, explore these fantastic Korean shows in Hindi on Epic On and immerse yourself in the world of K-dramas from the comfort of your home.

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Best Dramas & Others TV Show All The Time

[Disclaimer, rating ini hanyalah penilaian pribadi, bisa saja selera kita berbeda, jadi mohon tidak salty ya!]

[List akan bertambah seiring berjalannya waktu]

[List random banget, disesuaikan dengan tahun release, dan hanya memasukan rating 9.0-10.0]

My Own Rating is 10.0/10.0

2004

Full House (Korean Drama)

2012

Reply 1997 (Korean Drama)

2013

Reply 1994 (Korean Drama)

Secretly Greatly (Korean Movie)

2014

It's Okay, That's Love (Korean Drama)

2015

Reply 1988 (Korean Drama, 2015)

2016

Goblin (Korean Drama)

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (Korean Drama)

2017

Prison Playbook (Korean Drama)

Suspicious Partner (Korean Drama)

2018

Little Forest (Korean Movie)

100 Days My Prince (Korean Drama)

Eulachacha Waikiki (Korean Drama)

2019

Be Melodramatic (Korean Drama)

Eulachacha Waikiki S2 (Korean Drama)

The Fiery Priest (Korean Drama)

The Light In Your Eyes (Korean Drama)

Kim Jiyoung: Born 1982 (Korean Movies)

Search: WWW (Korean Drama)

Hotel Del Luna (Korean Drama)

Prison Life of Fools (Korean TV Show)

2020

Hospital Playlist (Korean Drama)

A Piece Of Your Mind (Korean Drama)

Mr. Queen (Korean Drama)

The Uncanny Counter (Korean Drama)

2021

Hospital Playlist S2 (Korean Drama)

Joseon Exorcist (Korean Drama)

Doom At Your Service (Korean Drama)

Mad Of Each Other (Korean Drama)

2023

Moving (Korean Drama)

2024

Lovely Runner (Korean Drama)

My Own Rating is 9.5/10.0

2009

Boys Over Flowers (Korean Drama)

2013

My Love from the Star (Korean Drama)

2015

The Silenced (Korean Movie)

2016

The Sound of Your Heart (Korean Drama)

2017

School 2017 (Korean Drama)

Hyori's Bed and Breakfast (Korean TV Show)

2018

Hyori's Bed and Breakfast S2 (Korean TV Show)

You Drive Me Crazy (Korean Drama)

2020

It's Okay to not be Okay (Korean Drama)

Sixth Sense (Korean TV Show)

2021

Waiting for Rain (Korean Movies)

Vincenzo (Korean Drama)

Law School (Korean Drama)

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (Korean Drama)

Happiness (Korean Drama)

Sixth Sense S2 (Korean TV Show)

2022

My Liberation Notes (Korean Drama)

Sixth Sense S3 (Korean TV Show)

2023

Twinkling Watermelon (Korean Drama)

My Own Rating is 9.0/10.0

2001

My Sassy Girl (Korean Movie)

2002

The Way Home (Korean Movie)

2004

A Moment to Remember (Korean Movie)

2010

From Me To You (Japanese Movie)

2011

Dream High (Korean Drama)

2013

Master's Sun (Korean Drama)

Miracle in Cell No.7 (Korean Movie)

2015

Kill Me, Heal Me (Korean Drama)

Sassy Go Go (Korean Drama)

Who Are You - School 2015 (Korean Drama)

Midnight Diner (Japanese Movie)

EXO Next Door (Korean Drama)

New Journey to The West S1 (Korean TV Show)

2016

Age Of Youth (Korean Drama)

Dr. Romantic (Korean Drama)

Signal (Korean Drama)

Youth Over Flowers: Africa (Korean TV Show)

New Journey to The West S2 (Korean TV Show)

Train to Busan (Korean Movie)

Unforgettable (Korean Movie)

Missing (Korean Movie)

My Annoying Brother (Korean Movie)

2017

A Korean Odyssey (Korean Drama)

Chicago Typewriter (Korean Drama)

The Boy Next Door (Korean Drama)

The King (Korean Movie)

I Can Speak (Korean Movie)

New Journey to The West S2.5 (Korean TV Show)

New Journey to The West S3 (Korean TV Show)

Produce 101 S2 (Korean TV Show)

New Journey to The West S4 (Korean TV Show)

Night Goblin (Korean TV Show)

Newlyweds Diary S1 (Korean TV Show)

Master Key (Korean TV Show)

SJ Returns S1 (Korean TV Show)

Wanna One Go S2: Zero Base (Korean TV Show)

Youth Overs Flowers: Australia (Korean TV Show)

Kang's Kitchen S1 (Korean TV Show)

Youn's Kitchen S1 (Korean TV Show)

2018

Life On Mars (Korean Drama)

Mr. Sunshine (Korean Drama)

Love+Sling (Korean Movie)

Suits (Korean Drama)

Memories of the Alhambra (Korean Drama)

Your House Helper (Korean Drama)

Youn's Kitchen S2 (Korean TV Show)

Super TV S1 (Korean TV Show)

Little House in The Forest (Korean TV Show)

SVT Club (Korean TV Show)

Hyena on The Keyboard (Korean TV Show)

New Journey to The West S5 (Korean TV Show)

SJ Returns S2 (Korean TV Show)

Eat in Style (Korean TV Show)

The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (Korean Movie)

To. Jenny (Korean Drama)

A-Teen (Korean Drama)

Priest (Korean Drama)

The Last Empress (Korean Drama)

2019

A-Teen S2 (Korean Drama)

Diary of a Prosecutor (Korean Drama)

Extraordinary You (Korean Drama)

Kingdom (Korean Drama)

Doctor Prisoner (Korean Drama)

He Is Psychometric (Korean Drama)

The Nokdu Flower (Korean Drama)

Parasite (Korean Movie)

Arthdal Chronicle (Korean Drama)

Graceful Family (Korean Drama)

Kill It (Korean Drama)

Vagabond (Korean Drama)

V.I.P (Korean Drama)

Pegasus Market (Korean Drama)

Crash Landing On You (Korean Drama)

When The Camellia Blooms (Korean Drama)

Miss & Mrs. Cops (Korean Movie)

Coffee Friends (Korean TV Show)

Boarding House in Spain (Korean TV Show)

Kang's Kitchen S3 (Korean TV Show)

Delicious Rendezvous (Korean TV Show)

Three Meals in Iceland (Korean TV Show)

New Journey to The West S7 (Korean TV Show)

2020

Kingdom S2 (Korean Drama)

Itaewon Class (Korean Drama)

Live On (Korean Drama)

Mystic Pop-Up Bar (Korean Drama)

Dr. Romantic S2 (Korean Drama)

The King: Eternal Monarch (Korean Drama)

The World of The Married (Korean Drama)

Hi! Bye Mama (Korean Drama)

Find Me in Your Memory (Korean Drama)

The Temperature of Language: Our Nineteen (Korean Drama)

Missing: The Other Side (Korean Drama)

My Unfamiliar Family (Korean Drama)

Oh My Baby (Korean Drama)

Handsome Tigers (Korean TV Show)

House on Wheels S1 (Korean TV Show)

Lee's Kitchen Alone (Korean TV Show)

Gamsung Camping (Korean TV Show)

New Journey to The West S8 (Korean TV Show)

Things That Make Me Groove S1 (Korean TV Show)

2021

So I Married an Anti-fan (Korean Drama)

Yumi's Cells (Korean Drama)

The Witch Diner (Korean Drama)

The Devil Judge (Korean Drama)

You Are My Spring (Korean Drama)

So Not Worth It (Korean Drama)

One The Woman (Korean Drama)

Work Later, Drink Now (Korean Drama)

Sinkhole (Korean Movie)

Youn's Stay (Korean TV Show)

Spring Camp (Korean TV Show)

Seventeen in the Soop (Korean TV Show)

House on Wheels: for Rent (Korean TV Show)

Three Meals a Day: Doctors (Korean TV Show)

2022

Alenoid 1 (Korean Movie)

Seoul Vibe (Korean Movie)

Alchemy of Souls (Korean Drama)

Thirty Nine (Korean Drama)

Twenty Five Twenty One (Korean Drama)

Extraordinary Attorney Woo (Korean Drama)

Kiss Sixth Sense (Korean Drama)

Gaus Electronics (Korean Drama)

May It Please the Court (Korean Drama)

Alchemy of Souls S2: Light and Shadow (Korean Drama)

Work Later, Hike Now (Korean TV Show)

Young Actors' Retreat (Korean TV Show)

In The Soop: Friendcation (Korean TV Show)

2023

Celebrity (Korean Drama)

Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san (Japanese Drama)

Not Others (Korean Drama)

Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou (Japanese Drama)

Boyhood (Korean Drama)

Seventeen in the Soop S2 (Korean TV Show)

2024

A Shop for Killer (Korean Drama)

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PRISON PLAYBOOK// KDRAMA DİZİ YORUMU

UYARI : Yazılar genel olarak spoiler içerebilir. İçermeyedebilir.

İmdb puanı : 8,4 Benim puanım: 9

Drama: Prison Playbook (English title) / Wise Prison Life (literal title)

Hangul: 슬기로운 감빵생활

Director: Shin Won-Ho

Writer: Jung Bo-Hoon

Date: 2017

Language: Korean

Country: South Korea

Cast: Park Hae-Soo, Jung Kyoung-Ho, Krystal, Kim Kyung-Nam, Jung Hae-In, Jung Hae-In, Sung Dong-Il

2018 (54th) BaekSang Arts Awards - May 3, 2018

Best Supporting Actor (Park Ho-San)

Küçük dertlerin hapishane dizisi!

Afişi ve konusu itibari ile son derece karamsar kasvetli bir dizi olduğunu düşündüğüm için listemde geriye doğru itelediğim bir diziydi. Bir bahane ile başladığımın ilk 15.dksında ise tamamen şoka girdiğimi söylemeliyim. Ayrıca da bir tık korktuğumu da belirteyim. Dizi absürt komedi çıktı diye aşırı tedirgin oldum. Vincenzo dizisini 3.bölümden sonra çok beğenerek izlediğimi düşünüp, onun hatırına 1 bölümü sonuna kadar bitireyim diye düşündüm. Ne yalan söyleyeyim, beklentimi sıfıra indirdim. Birinci bölümün sonunda kesinlikle geçer not aldı. Dizinin komedi unsurları kahkahalarla güldürmekten çok sürekli bir tebessümle izlemelik gibiydi.

Konusu, profesyonel beyzbolcu olan Kim Je-Hyeok(Park Hae-Soo)'un kız kardeşini ziyarete gittiğinde kardeşinin saldırıya uğradığını görüp ve tecavüz etmeye çalışan bir adamı kovalaması ile başlar. Adamı yakalayıp yaralayınca tam Amerikan beysbol liginde bir takımda oynamaya başlayacakken bir yıl hapis cezası alır. Dizi Je-Hyeok'un hapishanede geçen zamanını anlatıyor. Bu noktada anlık olaylar ve karakterler üzerinde ilerleyen bir yol seçilmiş. Cezası netleşene kadar ıslah evinde geçen süreyi ben izlerken hapishane hayatı başlamış gibi anlamıştım. Meğer orası geçiş merkeziymiş. Oradaki karakterlere tam alışmışken hop bir anda gerçek hapis hayatına geçtiler. İşte o geçiş öncesi kaldıkları ıslahevinde Lee Joon-Ho(Jung Kyoung-Ho) gardiyan olarak çalışmaktadır. Kendisi aynı zamanda Je-Hyeok'un çocukluk arkadaşıdır. Küçükken geçirdikleri bir kazadan sonra ikisi de iyileşme sürecindeyken biri beysbolu bırakmış, diğeri çok çalışıp durumunu kabul etmeyip iyileşmek için çaba sarf etmiştir. O zamandan beridir de kopmuş, görüşmemişler.

Jung Kyoung-Ho'u Hospital Playlist de ilk defa izlemiştim. Dizideki her karaktere ayrı ayrı hayran olmuştum. O yüzden kendisinin yeri bende ayrıdır. Canım kalp doktorum. Oradaki sert soğuk ve ketum doktor rolüne nazaran burada bir tık absürt, çapkın ve çok zeki bir karakteri canlandırıyordu. Mimiklerle onu izlemek ayrıca eğlenceliydi. Dizinin yönetmeni çok sevilen Reply serisinin yönetmeniymiş. Ben Reply serisini izlemedim ama bu bilgiyi de buradan vereyim. Dizi sonu için yapılan yorumlarında hep buna gönderme yapılmış. Beyzbolcumuzun kardeşi Kim Je-Hee rolünde Lim Hwa-Young oynuyor. Kendisi şef olarak bir restoranda çalışıyor. Gardiyanımızın kardeşi Lee Joon-Dol rolünde ise Kim Kyung-Nam oynuyor. Kyung-Nam'ın oynadığı diziler arasında; Strongest Deliveryman, Where Stars Land, The King: Eternal Monarch gibi diziler var. Ben kendi adıma onu sürekli Wi Ha-Joon ile karıştırıyorum. Bu dizide de ne yalan söyleyeyim sonuna kadar Wi Ha-Joon diye izledim. Benim ayıbım.

Diziyi sanki yıllardır tanıdığınız birilerinin hayatıymış gibi izliyorsunuz. Bunun bir nedeni, çıktığı tarihte değide birçok Kore dizisi izledikten sonra izlerseniz, neredeyse herkes tanıdık geliyor. Diğer bir nedeni ise oyuncuların ve oyunculukların belli bir kalitenin üzerinde olması. İçiniz ısınıyor, eğleniyorsunuz, gülüyorsunuz, kahkaha atıyorsunuz ama aynı zamanda karakter hikayelerin altını da doldurdukları için kalbinize de dokunuyor. Sahneye kötü olarak giriş yapan birilerini iki bölüm sonra aşırı seviyor, ne kadar iyi bir insanmış meğer diyorsunuz. Bazen de çok iyi bir insanmış gibi görünenlerin şeytan çıkışını izliyorsunuz. Sonuçta orası bir hapishane, hepsi kötü ki oraya düşmüşler diye düşünebilirsiniz. Ama sadece ekmek çaldığı için, patronunun suçunu üstlendiği için, iftira atıldığı için yatan birçok mahkuma da tanık olacaksınız. Ya da başrolümüz gibi haklı sebeplerden suç işlemek zorunda kalmış olanları da göreceksiniz.

Başrolün saçı bana Itaewon Class dizisinde Park Sae-ro-yi'yi anımsattı. Korkunçtu. Tabi ki Park Seo-joon ile Park Hae-Soo karşılaştırılamaz bile... kalp Seo-Joon. Bu arada dizinin genel olarak yaş ortalaması oldukça yüksekti. Rüştünü kanıtlamış, kendinden emin isimleri izlemenin zevki de ayrıca başkaydı. Dizide hiçbir şey siyah ya da beyaz değildi. Çok güzel gri alanlar yaratılmıştı. Eleştirebileceğim iki konu oldu. İkisinden de nefret ettim. Biri her bölümün 1 saat 40dk olmasıydı. İnanılır gibi değil. Bazı bölümleri resmen 2 günde izledim. O kadar uzun sürüyordu ki bir sonraki bölümü merak etmek içimizden gelmiyordu. Yetti bana diye kapattık. Diğeri ise, Kore klasiği final fiyaskosuydu. 16 bölüm boyunca hayatlarına ve hikayelerine tanık olduğumuz yaklaşık 10 mahkum vardı. Hemen hemen hepsi finalde eksik kaldı. Neredeyse hiçbirinin sonunu öğrenemedik. Böyle bir dizi için çok üzücü bir finaldi. Ana karakterimizin sonunu gördünüz yeter demişler belki ama hikayeyi oraya götüren diğer karakterlerdi. Yazık edilmiş bir sondu. Bir dakikalık kısa kısa karakterlerin 1-2 yıl sonraki hallerini gösterseydi hiçbir yerleri yamulmazdı.

Mahkumların birçoğu dediğim gibi tanıdık yüzlerden oluşuyordu. Hepsini şimdi tek tek isimlerle yazarsam çok karışık bir yazı olacağı için belli başlı karakterlerin lakapları ile devam edeceğim. Mahkumlara geçmeden önce beyzbolcumuzun sevgilisi Kim Ji-Ho (Krystal)'den bahsedeyim. Beraber büyüyen ikili, kızımız üniversitedeyken sevgili olmuşlar. Bence çiftin diziyle kimyası uyuşmuyordu. Birbirleri ile kötü değillerdi ama genel olarak dizide böyle bir romantizme gerek yoktu. Bromance sahneleri bütün diziye yeterdi. Çok da güzeldi. Ve dizinin yıldızı kesinlikle Gardiyan Paeng (Jung Woong-In) 'di. Başlarda iyi mi kötü mü anlayamadığımız ama sonradan adam gibi adam olduğunu fark ettiğimiz karakter. Çok başarılıydı. Bizim gardiyanımız Joon-Ho ile ilişkileri de çok tatlıydı.

İzlediğimiz koğuşun mahkumları çoğunlukla ufak tefek suçlardan içeri girmişlerdi. Islah evinde “hapishane kuşu” dedikleri Beobja (Kim Sung-Cheol) sürekli, ufak tefek suçlarla hapse girdiği için genelde herkesle tanıdık olmuş her şeye hakim genç bir çocuktu. Karakteri canlandıran ismi Vincenzo dizisinden hatırlayacaksınız. Koğuşun en eskisi olan Kim Min-Cheol (Choi Moo-Sung) önce idama mahkum edilmiş, sonra cezası müebbet olarak çevrilmiş. Ve iyi halden de en sonunda 25 yıla düşürülmüş. 22 yıldır hapisteymiş. Bütün sezon boyunca örnek mahkum gibi gördüğümüz karakterin sinirlendiğini gösterdikleri sahne çok havalıydı. Neden sözünün dinlenmesi gerektiğinin çok net altını çizdi. Oyuncuyu ise Mr. Sunshine dizisinde silah öğretmeni olarak hatırlayacaksınızdır. Onun hemen yanında ekmek çaldığı için hapse girmiş genç bir çocuk vardı.  Jean Valjean (Kang Seung-Yoon) lakabıyla sürekli Min-Cheol’un yanında dolaşıp ona babacım babacım diyordu. Son derece kibar, her gördüğü şeyin insan haklarına aykırı olduğunu söyleyip yönetime dilekçe yazması ile ünlü Doctor Go (Jung Min-Sung) diğer bir karakterdi.

Başka bir dizide aynı anda izlediğim Park Ho-San, bu dizide peltek bir karakter olan Kaiseuteu ‘ya hayat veriyordu. Rolü son derece karakteristik ve dikkat çekiciydi. Hemen arkasından alkış toplayan diğer karakterimiz ise; Yoo Han-Yang (Lee Kyu-Hyung) – Keş lakaplı mahkumdu. Uyuşturucu kullanmak ve satmaktan tutuklanmış, annesi kefaletini ödemediği için hapse düşmüş genç ve zengin bir adamdı. İnanılmaz bir karakterdi. Biraz çocuk gibi, oldukça zeki, üniversite mezunu, uyuşturucu kullanmadığı zaman daha çok kafası güzel gibi çok değişik bir karakterdi. Daha bir çok karakter vardı elbette bahsi geçmesi gereken ama son olarak koğuşa sonradan gelen Captain Yoo(Jung Hae-In) var. Biz aramızda onu “güzel seven çocuk” olarak tanıyoruz. Burada alt devresini öldüren iblis kaptan olarak adı çıkmış bir askeri canlandırıyordu. Koğuşun o “küçük dertleri” olan insanlarının üzerine buz gibi bir havayla katıldı. Karakteri de oyuncuyu da çok sevdim. Özellikle keş ile aralarındaki itişmeleri birbirleri ile olan diyaloglarına bayıldım.

Mahkumların yanı sıra gardiyanlar da oldukça renkli karakterlerdi. Genç gardiyan Song (Kang Ki-Doong) kalp krizi geçirirken askerin camı kırıp onu kurtardığı sahne oldukça epikti. Herkes mahkumun gardiyana saldırdığını düşünürken aslında onun hayatını kurtarmış olması dizinin vurucu anlarındandı. Sonrasında gardiyan Song’un askere göz kırpmaları, kalp yapmaları, atıştırmalık vermeleri de komik sahnelerdi. Hapishane müdürü (Ahn Sang-Woo) çok sönük bir karakteri canlandırıyordu. Ama dizinin belli bir noktasında bunu bilerek yaptığını bize gösterdi. Sert otoriter bir yönetim şeklindense, kullanılması kolaymış gibi görünerek aslında arka planda tam hakimiyet hapishaneyi yönettiğinin gözünü kırptı. Müdür yardımcısı Na (Park Hyoung-Soo) ise dizinin kötü karakterlerinden biriydi. Aslında kötü niyetli ya da kötülük yapan bir adam değildi. Karakteri o şekildeydi. Kurallara uyan, uyulmasını sağlayan ve iyi ya da kötü hiçbir şekilde kurallarını esnetmeyen bir karakterdi. Ve karaktere arka plan hikayesi yazılmaması da benim hoşuma gitti. Neden böyle olmuş bu adam diye sorgulamaya gerek yoktu. Onun karakteri öyleydi, sonradan böyle olmamıştı. Gardiyan Na, genel olarak müdürü yönlendiriyordu. Sanki hapishaneyi Na yönetiyormuş gibi görünüyordu. Ta ki müdürün, gardiyan Paeng için ona ayar verdiği sahneye kadar. O zaman müdüre hepimiz kalp kalp olduk.

Ve final… Bütün hikayeler yarım kaldı. Peltek bir anda sahneden çıktı haber alamadık. Dr. Ko yok oldu, sonrasını öğrenemedik. En çok kalbimizi kıran ise Keş oldu. Akıbetini asla öğrenemedik. Babacım diye dolaşan genç çocuk için bir miktar bilgi verildi ama yine de finalde onun nasıl yaşadığını görmek isterdim. Asker Yoo ise finalde ağladığı sahne şahane oyunculuktu. Sonrasında onun da sonunu göremedik.

Yani diziyi şöyle düşünün; ödüllü bir aşçısınız arkadaşlarınız için yemek hazırlıyorsunuz. Çok sevdiğiniz ama uzun zamandır görüşemediğiniz 10 arkadaşınızı yemeğe çağırmışsınız. Şahane bir masa kuruyorsunuz. Sabahın ilk ışıkları ile uyanıp birbirinden lezzetli tariflerinizi hazırlıyorsunuz. Bütün süreç, görüntü her şey muhteşem. Akşam olduğunda; sadece 2 kişi geliyor. Koskoca şahane bir masada üç kişi ne kadar buruk olacaksa öyle bir duyguyla bitiyor dizide. 

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An Incomplete List of Kdramas Mu-yeol Makes Hatter Watch With Him

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He tries to avoid anything from like .... pre-2017 if he can help it bc HOLY misogyny and toxicity from these male leads Batman, but sometimes a show is either A. GOOD, B. iconic staples for the genre; or C. so awful he must subject him to it.

This list only has some of the good dramas lmao

Her Private Life

A cute romcom! He started him off with this one. It includes some classic kdrama tropes: memory loss of a specific traumatic event, childhood connection, rich man not rich woman, long-lost brothers. It's cringe and camp enough to be a good primer for K-dramas-- it's good, great even, but not so good that it ruins every drama after it. But it also does avoid a lot of the most annoying and cringe tropes, things that an avid drama watcher might eat up but not good for a first look into the genre. The leads, Park Min-young and Kim Jae-wook are two of Mu-yeol's favorite actors so it's worth it just for them. Also, it goes into fangirl culture and idol fandom which, fan culture IN Korea is it's own interesting subculture that he can use the drama to explain that aspect to him.

Vicky said Hatter's review of it was positive, he had a nice time, which means now Hatfish watch dramas together lmao. Mu-yeol explained that after HPL there were five plans of attack for first-time drama watchers he explains to Hatter:

A. you like the lead actor a lot, so you watch something else he's in (Crazy Love, Marry Me, Mary, or for a small role when he was younger Coffee Prince)

B. you like the lead actress and want to see her in something else (Healer, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, Forecasting Love and Weather, Marry My Husband)

C. you liked the second male lead (Eun-gi's actor) and want to see a drama where he gets the girl (See You in My 19th Life)

D. "we go to Netflix or Viki and watch the first thing that I've seen before and liked" (Crash Course In Romance, Jealousy Incarnate, Flower of Evil, When The Camellia Blooms, It's Okay That's Love, Oh My Ghost, Twenty-five Twenty-one, Reply 1988)

E. "we go to Netflix or Viki and watch something I haven't vetted yet for cringe level"

Crash Course In Romance

A cute romcom about middle aged people falling in love! Also there's a serial killer subplot lol happens a lot, you and Hatter will get used to those in K-dramas. The female lead is a single mom! Well, tech aunt but that's HER CHILD she raised her!

Jeon Do-yeon is a cutie, amazing as the female lead and Jung Kyung-ho as Choi Chi-yeol is so pathetic (affectionate, highest praise.)

Reply 1988

This is one of Mu-yeol's favorite dramas! Anything set in the late 80s-early 2000s is so nostalgic for him. This is a great period piece for 80's South Korea. It also delves lightly into the political turmoil at the time which he'll happily pause to explain to Hatter in more detail. It's his favorite in the Reply series, even though he really enjoys Reply 1994 and Reply 1997 too, which he eventually makes Hatter watch but not all back to back.

The song that open's Reply 1988, To You by Shin Hae Chul is like one of the most iconic Korean songs. Your cat knows this song if you live in Korea lmao. It's so beloved that EXO, a current K-pop group (well 3rd gen but still active) performed it a few years ago and this massive audience of people who were not around in the 80's when it came out were screaming and singing along, so ofc Hatter had to listen to the whole song too lmao. Just getting a full Korean pop culture history lesson.

Prison Playbook

UGH Prison Playbook is so GOOD. It stars the male lead from Crash Course In Romance alongside Park Hae-soo, one of the leads from Squid Game. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it's about friendship! It's about family! UGH!!!!

Twenty-Five Twenty-One

Another one that is SO GOOD. This one deals with the 1997 IMF Crisis that rocked Southeast and East Asia. Mu-yeol has detailed memories of this time period and explains what that time was like as he observed it while they watch this. It's a drama with a bittersweet but realistic ending, it will rip your heart out it will make you laugh, it's everything.

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Another romcom! This time with a proper happy ending! But not without ripping your heart out too :):):) Gongjin is giving Swynlake lmao Mu-yeol thinks Hatter will really like it.

Jealousy Incarnate

Now, this is MY favorite drama. I've watched it 6 times straight through. It's so good and the description doesn't do it justice! I love Gong Hyo-jin but find a lot of her characters frustrating and just not good characters despite her being a great actress. But this drama gives her an interesting character!

And the soundtrack? AMAZING.

Youth Of May

Another drama that takes place in the 80s! This one is centered around the Gwangju Uprising which happened the year before Mu-yeol was born. This one is really good for Mu-yeol pausing to explain history lmao but oh my god this drama is UGH I loved it, he loved it.

When The Camellia Blooms

Another Gong Hyojin vehicle! She's a single mom! Good drama for explaining several aspects of Korean culture, stigmas, norms, etc around single parents, orphans, the concept of your fate affecting people around you.

Welcome to Samdal-ri

I'm watching this one right now. I like it a lot!

It's Okay, That's Love

One of the only sympathetic portrayals of schizophrenia I've seen in media ever. EVER. And the soundtrack of this drama? One of the best.

Also D.O. from EXO is in it!

Love To Hate You

A good palatte cleanser after some heavier dramas. Not the silliest of silly romcomc but a romcom nonetheless. Also Kim Jihoon and Yoo Teo are hot!!!

This scene lmao

Money Heist: Korea

Based on the Spanish show, also slaps. Mu-yeol finally gives Hatter a Manly TM show to watch after making him watch romcoms. A dudebro show, as a treat. Except it's actually really good!!! and it's got hot middle-aged men (Kim Ji-hoon, Park Hae-soo) for them to look at!

Hell Is Other People

It's homoerotic, it's got Lee Dong-wook, it's got serial killers, it's got homoerotic serial killers, what more do you want?

Touch Your Heart

A cute romcom! Yay!!!

But honestly, Mu-yeol thinks Lee Dong-wook's chemistry is...kinda wack with women. His on-screen chemistry playing opposite other men like in Goblin, Bad & Crazy, and Tale of the Nine-Tailed and Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 is SO good, but to him (and me) it tends to fall flat with women.

He's cute here with Yoo In-na though!!! But in Tail of The Nine-Tailed his best scenes are with Kim Bum lmao

Summer Strike

It's just so good!!!