Title: 하늘에서 내리는 일억개의 별 | Haneuleseo Naerineun Ileokkaeui Byeol | Hundred Million Stars from the Sky | The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
Genre: Mystery | Thriller
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: tvN
Broadcast Period: October 3, 2018 to November 22, 2018
Synopsis:
Kim Moo Young is a smart, cocky and “doesn’t care much about the world” kind of guy. He works at the Arts Brewery. He’s an orphan who doesn’t have memory of his childhood years especially about what happened to his parents. His only clue is a drawing that was done by a brother he hardly remembers and tried searching for. While Yoo Jin Kang works in Design Lux and lives with his brother, Detective Yoo Jin Kook at Won Young Police Station. When all their paths crossed, Yoo Jin Kang developed a strong attraction to Kim Moo Young even against all odds and Detective Yoo Jin Kook, for some inexplicable reason, feel suspicious and didn’t like Kim Moo Young. Detective Yoo Jin Kook tries to stop the developing relationship with her sister and Kim Moo Young especially when a murder case seems to lead to Kim Moo Young as a suspect. However, as time progresses a revelation of their pasts ensues and how they are really connected with each other. It will be challenge on how the love of Kim Moo Young and Yoo Jin Kang can really survive.
Characters:
- Seo In Gook as Kim Moo Young
- Jung So Min as Yoo Jin Kang
- Park Sung Woong as Yoo Jin Kook
- Go Min Shi as Im Yoo Ri
- Yoo Jae Myung as Yang Kyung Mo
- Seo Eun Soo as Baek Seung Ah
- Do Sang Woo as Jang Woo Sang
- Jang Young Nam as Tak So Jung
- Kwan Soo Hyun as Uhm Cho Rong
- Hong Bin as Noh Hee Joon
- Unknown Actor as CEO Jung Sang Yoon
- Unknown Actor as Brew Master Kil Hyung Joo
- Choi Byung Mo as Lee Kyung Chul
- Kim Seo Kyung as Hwang Gun
- Unknown Actor as Jo Ki Joo
- Han Sa Myung as Lee Jae Min
- Park Min Jung as CEO Hwang
- Lee Ji Min as Assistant Manager Im
My Review:
I watched this k-drama because of Seo In Gook as I always like him as an actor and he always does some interesting k-dramas that are not all the time with the usual run of the mill stories. This k-drama is not an exception and in a way quite really different as the story progress because there are some elements that kept me guessing especially the stories behind each of the 3 main characters.
So, What do I Like About this K-Drama?
(1) Good actors are mostly consistent in delivering their roles and Seo In Gook playing as Kim Moo Young is not an exception. He splendidly played his character who is in a cross road of figuring out who he really wanted to be in the midst of manipulative and deceitful people at the situations he is in.
(2) Jung So Min as Yoo Jin Kang compliments well with the character Kim Moo Young. She successfully reflects her character’s struggle to fight for her love and still be a good sister and person as a whole.
(3) The supporting characters also blends well with the main story like Park Sung Woong as Yoo Jin Kook and Kwan Soo Hyun as Uhm Cho Rong. They add into the depth of the story rather than diminishes it.
(4) I didn’t know that this k-drama is an adaptation of a Japanese drama. Thus, I didn’t really have preconceived notions on it or knowledge on what to expect. In its essence, it was a good thing because there are a lot of things that kinda surprised me. Scenes that is generally predictable on the outcomes, if you are like me who have seen hundreds of k-dramas before, became unpredictable. I believe it is one of the good qualities of this k-drama because it gave me something totally different to watch whether I may or may not agree on the result.
(5) I like the OST.
What I do Not Like About this K-Drama?
This k-drama is not that bad but, in all honestly, there are parts that I get bored as it becomes dragging. I can’t exactly put my finger on what’s lacking on it but, it doesn’t seem to hold my interest for too long. That’s why after 10 episodes, I skip and went right ahead and watch the last episode. I’m glad I did because the ending is also something that wouldn’t have made watching the other 5 episodes worth it. Having said that, I like that the characters went to the path where they should be and stuck to it regardless of what’s the typical thing that k-dramas do just to make the audience happy even if it doesn’t make sense. In a way, it is the salvation of this k-drama from being a total waste.
Would I recommend this K-Drama? Not Really.
My Rating to this Drama
( See My Rating System: ) 2/5 Stars
OST:
01. Lost – Ahn Ji Yun
Play Me:
02. Star – Seo In Gook, Jung So Min
03. Someday – Lee Seung Yul
04. Moonlight – Goo Yoon Hoe
05. First Encounter – ImHa Young
06. Moo Young’s Theme – Yoo Jong Hyun
07. 수줍은 악마 – Im Ha Young
08. 정해진 운명 – Im Ha Young
09. Jin Kang’s Theme – Im Ha Young
10. 너를 기다리며 – Im Ha Young
11. 초롱초롱 명탐정 – Im Ha Young
12. 의심의 방 – Yoo Jong Hyun
13. Sad Smile – Im Seung Bum
14. 참회의 시간 – Im Ha Young
15. 감춰진 기억 – Im Ha Young
16. Red Sky – Im Seung Bum
17. Warning Sign – Daniel Lee
18. 비극적 인연 – Im Seung Bum
19. Hundred Million Stars from the Sky Title – Yoo Jong Hyun
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