"Star’s Lover" gets good praises since its launch

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2008.12.26

"Star’s Lover" gets good praises since its launch

Source = Japanese, Korean Daily News Network (2008.12.26 15:03)



Recently, SBS television Wednesday, Thursday series "Star’s Lover" rating goes up with the praise from the audience. Since the broadcast of Episode 6 on the 25th, the number of messages at the audience board had increased by triple.  

Many viewers said: "At first we thought this is a prosaic drama, so there is not much expectation. But surprisingly it gets better."  In particular, the majority of the audience believe that from the start, the drama has over-beautified top star "Lee Mary "(Choi Ji-woo), and resulted in the feeling of rejection. But as the plot unfolds showing the lovely Mary Lee and her more human image, unknowingly the viewers are addicted to the "Mary poison".

It seems, like the title of the book "Pride and Prejudice" that often appears in the drama, the audience’s bias judgment for the arrogant top star Lee Mary is changing into a good impression on actress Choi Ji-woo with the extremely adorable characters description.  External evaluation said that with her cute and funny performance Choi Ji-woo had completely portrayed the sense of grief and loneliness of a top star that is hidden under a gorgeous front.

Moreover, compared to those high ratings so-called "absurd dramas" that are contrary to common sense and the circumstances set too far-fetched, some of the audience still gave high marks for "Star’s Lover".  Television personnel have also given the evaluation of goodwill.  Popular Culture Forum Administrator 郑德贤(sorry, don’t know how to translate the name) said: " Through some good scenes the amusing story is further enhanced. The main characters’ emotional scenes and director’s interpretation have also improved the artistic quality of the drama."

Some analysts said the reaction of the audience should be attributed to the circumstances turning for the better starting from episodes 5 and 6.  Appearance of Chul-soo's mother who abandoned her children 20 years ago, and Woo Jin’s (Lee Ki Woo) approach to the lovely Mary, Mary’s disagreement with her agent,  Seo Hyerin’s return, and many other things that happened simultaneously, had strengthened the story.  

In particular, the incident of Chul-soo and Mary "sleeping together" has initiated the curiosity of the audience.  At the end of the 6th episode Mary said to Chul-soo, "I said I like you." This fiery speech has added to viwers' curiosity on the future development of the story.  In addition, TNS Media Korea statistics rating for the 6th episode is 7.6%.





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P/s; glad to know that Jiwoo receives high priases for her performance.  

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Star's Lovers Has Been Receiving Positive Comments Since Airing

Despite ranking the last out of the three dramas in the wed/thurs 9.55pm slot, SBS’s “Star’s Lover” has been constantly receiving praises since the airing of its first episode. The internet forums however, were recently overwhelmed with even more enthusiastic viewers vying to leave positive comments for the drama, leading to a surge of 3 times the usual number of comments after the airing of episode 6 on the 25th.

One viewer commented: “I didn’t had much expectation of it as initially I thought it was just an ordinary drama, but it became more interesting as the story goes.” Many held similar views of the drama as well. Most viewers had a sense of rejection towards the over-beautify top star Lee Ma Ri played by Choi Ji Woo in the beginning. But as the story unfolds, the cute and mischievous Lee Ma Ri began to make viewers fell in love with her.

Just like the book “Pride and Prejudice” in the drama, the viewers’ perception of the arrogant Lee Ma Ri gradually changed from rejection to acceptance to lovable as the character became increasingly cute in her actions towards Kim Chul Soo (Yoo Ji Tae). Critics gave Choi Ji Woo a high rating for her acting as she successfully portrays the sorrow and loneliness underneath the glamorous front of a top star using a cute and hilarious acting style.

Apart from critics, personnels from the TV stations also gave the drama a high rating. Also, the forum owner of “Mass Culture Forum” Jung Duk Hyun commented: “Through some rather interesting plots, love scenes of the two leads and the filming style of director Boo Sung Chul, the artistic aspect of the drama was enhanced significantly.

Some analyzed that the overwhelming positive responses were attributed to episode 5 and 6 where scenes like Chul Soo’s mother (Kim Ji Sook) who abandoned him and his sister 20 years ago returned to Korea, Woo Jin (Lee Ki Woo) wooing Ma Ri, conflict between Ma Ri and representative Seo, Eun Young (Cha Ye Ryun) returning to Korea and Chul Soo co-inhabiting with Ma Ri happened all at once.

The critical part that aroused the viewers’ curiosity is likely to be the scene where Ma Ri reveals to Chul Soo that she likes him at the end of episode 6.The drama is similar to “The World They Live In” such that they both had rave reviews but poor TV ratings

source: hanfever
credit: Chosun

댓글 '8'

Bolt

2008.12.27 17:28:58

As stated earlier, Episode 6 is good. The whitty, crafty and a bit childish conversations makes it fun to watch. From my observations, CJW tried to be funny in many movies, but was never funny as a comedian. However, the way CJW folded the lead actor, and put him in her pocket won the applause of an astute comedian!! Clap! Clap! Clap!!

NY

2008.12.29 13:04:35

I thought CJW was quite funny in Everybody Has a Little Secret. If you haven't watched it, you should. She exhibited a witty side of her that I never knew she had.

Bolt

2008.12.30 07:25:31

That movie is not funny at all! In fact, it makes her looks really stupid. What CJW needs to develop is multi-layer emotions, not just one dimensional emotional posture. I prefer her not to act cute, but take on a more mature woman demeanor.

If you have watched the recent movie by Nicole Kidman--Australia--you will know what I mean. Nicole can be both funny at one hand when seeing the kangaroo jumping beside her, but immediate became despair and fear when the kangaroo got shot. It was so spontenous and within a split seconds, you can see multi-layer of emotions in Nicole's facial expressions. I think Nicole is at her best in Australia. Am betting on her winning an Oscar for 2009.

In fact, Star's Lover may be a tipping point for CJW --whether it is the beginning of an end, or an end of the beginning of her career is hard to say. Let's wait for a few more episodes before passing any judgment. Keep the finger cross, and just hope that she does not fall pray to the typical Korean drama plots....

happy

2008.12.30 16:20:57

Star's Lover is coming more exciting....as some other actors will also appear in the later episodes. I am very enjoying.

wrblee

2008.12.30 22:58:44

I like Star's Lover a lot ,,, it deserve to gain praise or rating...I'm sure if it's aired other country, it'll get hit as so far..all foreigner watch it online and everybody love it!! coz of quality of the drama and actors/actresses

It's great come back for Jiwoo since Air city...I love Lee Mari a lot ^^

Jennifer O

2009.01.01 12:32:23

We waited some long months for her project to come by....now alas, SL! Am gonna love and enjoy it. It's bound to wet her fans' appétite! Btw, thanks HYC, for sharing! :):):)

Nordelm

2009.01.07 16:48:10

Ji Woo is a very hard working actress. I love all her dramas & movies, but Star's Lover is already one of my favorite.

lyn

2009.01.10 09:08:14

Jiwoo ssi should have won a lot of praises and good critics as the story goes to the end of Ep 10. Really admiring and her portrayal of Lee Mari has made all fans love this character. Her acting with YJT the leading actor has good chemistry and touching the hearts of the audience.
We all look forward to the upcoming episodes...she has surely enhanced her acting career and going onwards as good critics and praises coming along....fighting!!
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