King Of Baking, Kim Tak Goo

Rating: *****

Genre: Baking, Bread, Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 30
Cast: Choi Ja Hye, Eugene, Lee Young Ah, Yoon Si Yoon, Joo Won

"Kim Tak Goo is the eldest son of Goo In Jong, the president of Samhwa Enterprise, a legend in the baking industry. Although he is an extremely talented baker and seemed destined to succeed his father as president, Goo In Jong's family plotted to rob him of his inheritance because he was born to In Jong's mistress. Tak Goo's determination to become number one in the baking industry drives him to rebuild his career from scratch despite the many trials he faces."

I've just watched the finale and I just have to say that I absolutely loved it. The cast, script, and production was all wonderful. I really enjoyed the story and I'm sure you will to. I know some people stopped watching it because they found out that Eugene wasn't the lead female, but in all honesty I think Eugene was perfectly casted in her role. I don't think Eugene would have matched the character opposite of Kim Tak Goo. Even though I figured out the ending way before I watched the finale, this drama just made me smile. I whole-heartedly recommend this drama.

Iljimae

Rating: ****

Genre: Action, Adventure, Historical, Period Drama
Episodes: 20
Cast: Han Hyo Joo, Kim Chang Wan, Lee Jun Ki, Lee Young Ah, Park Shi Hoo

"Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Yong acted as a hooligan in the marketplace by day but at night he was a thief who robbed corrupted government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery he left behind a painting depicting a plum tree branch to make his mark and was thus named Iljimae. His main purpose was not so much to rob but to search for the owner of a specially designed sword which he saw as a child was used to kill his father, a loyal subject of the emperor. Eun Chae is a government official's daughter who despite her upbringing has a lot of empathy towards the poor. She met Iljimae by chance and couldn't help admiring him for what he stood for even though she had never seen his face."

For the most part, I usually just stick to the heartfelt comedies. However, I somehow found myself watching this show and got hooked. Although the first episode isn't the most interesting thing in the world, the story really sucks you in. Lee Jun Ki did a wonderful job of playing the smexy Iljimae. Although I'm not completely sure about the ending, I completely and utterly loved this series and would gladly watch it again.