Title: 운명처럼 널 사랑해 | Woonmyungcheoreom Neol Saranghae | You Are My Destiny | Fated to Love You
Genre: Romance | Comedy
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Network: MBC
Broadcast Period: July 2 to September 4, 2014
Synopsis:
Kim Mi Young is a timid, push-over and kind woman. She can’t say no to any request, so, people tend to abuse her kindness especially in her work, thus, she earned the name “post it” girl. While Lee Gun is a handsome, a bit weird CEO of Jang In Industries. He is a descendant of Jeon Ju Lee Clan, where the male heirs are known to die early, thus, it is imperative for Lee Gun to marry and have a child to be the heir of their conglomerate. He’s been in relationship with a successful and beautiful ballerina, Kang Se Ra, that he plans to propose in Macau. In happenstance, Kim Mi Young and Lee Gun ended up having a one night stand in Macau and Kim Mi Young, unfortunately, got pregnant. By twist of fate, Kim Mi Young and Lee Gun ended up marrying each other. This started their fateful journey together to become a better person for their future child which forces them to discover not only who they are as an individual but also who they are together.
Characters:
- Jang Hyuk as Lee Gun
- Jang Na Ra as Kim Mi Young | Ellie Kim
- Choi Jin Hyuk as Daniel Pitt
- Wang Ji Won as Kang Se Ra
- Park Won Sook as Chairwoman Wang
- Choi Dae Chul as Chief Secretary Tak
- Na Young Hee as Lee Yong’s Mother
- Choi Woo Shik as Lee Yong
- Jang Kwang as Dr. Moon
- Park Hee Bon as Jun Ji Yun
- Song Ok Sook as Mi Young’s Mother
- Han Gyu as Kim Mi Sook
- Lee Mi Do as Kim Mi Ja
- Jung Eun Pyo as President Park
- Im Hyung Joon as Mr. Choi
- Young Hoon as Lawyer Min Byung Chul
- Park Sun Hee as Eun Jung
- Park Hee Jin as Prenatal Class Instructor
- Park Jin Woo as Lawyer Hong
- Jung Han Hyun as Lee Sung Mok
- Jung Gyu Soo as Psychiatrist
- Im Ji Hyun as Soo Hyun
- Ki Se Hyung as Security Guard
- Kim Yong Gun as Jun Ji Yun’s Father
- Clara as Hye Jin on Episode 1
- Yun Mi Joo as Miss Kim on Episode 1-2
- Kim Sung Il as Stylist on Episode 1
- Park Tae Yoon as Makeup artist on Episode 1
- Park Joon Hyung as Model of Lee Gun’s Company
- Yang Geum Suk as Se Ra’s Mother
- Shin Young Il as Auction Event Moderator
- Jung Joon Young as Radio DJ
- Jun Jin Gi
- Jo Yi Hyun
- Sul Woo Hyung
My Review:
I watched this k-drama because I was curious on how it was delivered in comparison to the Taiwanese version drama. I have seen the Taiwanese version a long time ago and even if I don’t like the sound of their language I was able to finish and immensely enjoyed it. With this korean version, I kinda have mixed feelings. There are some moments I enjoyed it, however, majority of it I didn’t.
So, What do I Like About this K-Drama?
(1) It is very rare that I like the second lead more than the main actor but this time around I like better the character Daniel Pitt played by Choi Jin Hyuk. At least he acts normal and I can enjoy watching a “not over the top” acting of the character Lee Gun, that’s totally irritating.
(2) I love the character of Kim Mi Young’ mom. She’s delightful especially when she’ trying to protect and stand against people who harms her beloved daughter.
What I do Not Like About this K-Drama?
I wish they made this k-drama similar or close to the original and popular Taiwanese drama especially the persona of Lee Gun. It would have been better if the k-drama didn’t force comedic scenes that are not really funny most of the time.
(1) I remember why I dropped this K-drama the first time I tried to watched it after it was first shown on TV. It was the over acting and trying to be funny Jang Hyuk as Lee Gun. It was over the top that I found not amusing at all. I’ve seen Jang Hyuk in other dramas and I’ve always enjoyed his performance until I watched him on the 1st episode of this k-drama. I know that he’s just trying to act into the character but it is really weird and not in a funny way.
(2) I prefer the normalcy of the situation in the Taiwanese version than this version. There are scenes and situations that could have been handled like a regular person without trying very hard to make it funny. Like what’s with Jang Hyuk’s hairstyle and the fake laugh? It bugs me to no end while watching him. Thank goodness his hair got cut on the latter episodes.
(3) The reason why they got married in the first place is because she got pregnant yet she doesn’t even look pregnant in almost all the episodes like on Episode 8 when she’s wearing a beautiful gown that if I wear it, I will look more pregnant than Kim Mi Young is.
Would I recommend this K-Drama? Not Really
My Rating to this Drama
( See My Rating System: ) 3/5 Stars
OST:
01. You’re Like Fate – Jung Dong Ha
02. Like a Goodbye Moment – Ailee
03. Be the One – Jeff Bernat
04. Morning of Canon – Baek Ah Yun
05. My Girl – Ken of VIXX
06. Because I Don’t Know Love – Melody Day
07. Ready for Love – Megan Lee
08. Momento – Various Artists
09. Desino – Various Artists
10. Stars – Various Artists
11. Tristeza – Various Artists
12. Joie – Various Artists
13. Cordialite – Various Artists
14. Awaken – Various Artists
15. Lyrisme – Various Artists
16. Agnes – Various Artists