The ruggedly handome Lee Seo Jin flashes his dimples for the camera
Since the spring of 1999, audiences have been graced by the good looks of Mr. Lee Seo Jin. His rugged face, tinged with a hint of boyish mischief, and rock hard body is a fan girl’s dream. The bilingual star (English and Korean) studied abroad in the United States at New York University as a Business Major before hitting the drama scene, and ever since, his deeply dimpled smile has caught the attentions of anyone who’s watched at least one of his dramas–making them an instant fan. From Korea, to Japan, China and the US, ladies love to love Seo Jin. But don’t let his pretty boy looks fool you, the NYU graduate has the acting chops to back up his popularity with drama fans and critics alike. And as the youngest of three, Seo Jin works hard, with a track record to show for it.
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From the creators of hit dramas Lovers and Lovers in Paris comes Lovers in Prague, the second installment in the popular Lovers trilogy. Lovers in Prague is another adult romantic fairy tale, this time utilizing the stunning, eerie beauty of Prague as a backdrop. Starring popular film actress Jeon Do Yeon, Kim Joo Hyuk (who won the Baeksang Best Actor Award for his performance), and Kim Min Joon (Damo, Someday), it also featured supporting performances from actors who would later become stars, namely Jang Geun Suk and Ha Jung Woo. Hugely popular, its ratings stayed between 20 and 30% during its entire broadcast.
Bright and beautiful Jae Hee (Jeon Do Yeon) is finishing up her time as a diplomat in Prague and attempting to get over a harsh, silent break-up of five years before, when her boyfriend left for Korea and never contacted her again. An extended break-up isn’t the only thing she’s dealing with however – as the daughter of the Korean president, she must constantly try to keep a low profile. When she unexpectedly meets lowly, quick-tempered police detective Sang Hyun (Kim Joo Hyuk) in Prague, romance blossoms between them.
With the reappearance of Jae Hee’s ex-boyfriend (Kim Min Joon) and Sang Hyun’s ex, things quickly get complicated, especially with the secrets swirling around them. Torn by the difference in their social status, the president’s daughter and the poor detective will have to fight to discover whether the love that brought them together in the beauty of Prague can overcome all that would keep them apart.
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What happens when a beautiful surgeon and a wealthy businessman with gangster ties fall in love? Drama veterans Kim Jung Eun and Lee Seo Jin (Yi San, Damo) lead Lovers, a tie-in to to Jung Eun’s earlier drama hit Lovers in Paris, the third in a trilogy of dramas all revolving loosely around the theme of “Lovers” (the second being Lovers in Prague).
Stylish, bittersweet, and lovely, starring two leads with chemistry so intense that it led to an offscreen relationship, the drama was an easy hit and is not to be missed, hitting over 20% ratings in its later episodes.
Yoon Mi Joo (Kim Jung Eun) is a poor plastic surgeon struggling to support herself, her father, and her father’s orphanage on her salary. Ha Kang Jae (Lee Seo Jin) is a mob leader whose world falters when he finds out that his long-term girlfriend, Park Yu Jin (Kim Kyu Ri) is pregnant. Reluctantly taking responsibility for the baby, he meets Mi Joo on the street one day and discovers that she is Yu Jin’s neighbor. Mi Joo meanwhile mistakes Kang Jae as her good-for-nothing brother in law and impresses him with her feisty attitude.
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Sophisticated and chilling, Soul (Hon in Korean) is a rarity among Korean dramas (and the first of its genre for Dramafever!) – a well-produced, well-received horror series. Combining elements of the horror and thriller genres, it’s part murder mystery, part paranormal tale, and part old-fashioned thrills-and-chills. Rookie actress Im Joo Eun, chosen for the lead from more than a thousand competitors, garnered rave reviews from viewers and critics alike, launching her from obscurity to the headlines, while megastar Lee Seo Jin (hugely popular for his roles in dramas such as Damo, Lovers, and Yi San) co-starred as the male lead. At ten episodes, Soul, also known as Hon, is a taut, moody ride underscored by traces of romance, and is wholly riveting.
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A powerful and moving drama about one woman’s quest to attain both honor and love, Damo is a blockbuster MBC series that ushered in a new wave of period dramas focusing on strong female characters. Also known as The Undercover Lady Detective, it was the breakout role for Ha Ji Won, who starred as the courageous, dedicated female detective Chae-ok. The historical period is set in the Chosun dynasty, when policewoman were regarded as low-class and women in general lived restricted lives.
After her noble family is overthrown and separated, Chae-ok (Ha Ji Won) becomes a servant in another noble household. There she is trained to serve the young master Hwangbo Yoon (Lee Seo Jin). When Yoon becomes a commander in the police force, Chae-ok becomes a damo, or policewoman, under him. The two quickly develop a complex relationship, but are held back by social ties. When Chae-ok is assigned to infiltrate a counterfeit ring as an undercover detective, she finds herself drawn to Jang Sung-baek (Kim Min Joon). She learns the mysterious, charismatic Jang Sung-baek is not the leader of a counterfeit ring but a guerilla army to overthrow the Emperor. Now, Chae-ok is torn between her duty to the law and her attraction to a rebel leader, and the love of two very different men…
Highlighted by stunning cinematography, high-production special effects, and exciting action choreography, Damo set a new standard for historical dramas. The fate of one extraordinary woman torn between two forbidden loves will change the history of the dynasty itself.
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