A TASTE OF CULTURE, DRAMA, and GREAT CINEMATOGRAPHY

A Korean drama is keeping me awake till 3 a.m. even if I have classes at 8 in the morning. I couldn't believe it. JEWEL IN THE PALACE (Dae Jang Geum) is such a hit in our home. My sister bought DVD copies of all the episodes so we started being glued on our computer monitor for more than six hours . Although it was terribly difficult to read the English subtitle (the drama is, of course, in Korean language) for several hours, we still chose to watch this.

Jewel in the Palace is something new for Filipino viewers like us. This drama gave us a chance to get to know the many aspects of kOrean culture like the food, belief in herbal plants, Korean's male-dominated society in the past, the conservative attitude of women, and of course the life and drama at the King's place in old KOrea.

But that was not all. I also like the cinematography and the camera angles used in the drama. The shots really fascinated me. Seeing the character being so sad while showing the nature which seems to share the same feelings with the character. Amazing shots. I may be exaggerating but I honestly haven't seen such beautiful shots in local soap opera.

And of course, what I love about this drama is its UNPREDICTABLE SCENARIOS. I never thought Lady Han would die on Jang Geum's shoulder. The drama was intense. Really. If this drama does not touch your heart, then you've got to see a doctor. (Kidding) Seeing the closest persons to your heart dying in front of you is unbearable. The director did a fine job. No doubt about it.

The characters are successful in protraying their roles. Of course, Lee Young Ae showed superb acting. It's my first time to see this actress but she was really good. And not to forget the MYSTERIOUS identity of Jang geum's love interest which added suspense to her life story.

pix from www.daejanggeum.blogsome.com

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