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    조쉬모  |  Posted January 31, 2011 at 12:04 am  |  Permalink

  Really good drama. Quite memorable. Little different ’cause of it’s setting in the 30s and the national conflicts of the time. Nice change of scenery, consumes, etc. Top notch acting for the most part. Really liked Kang Ji Hwan — first saw him in Geum Soon — he’s quite terrific and not just a pretty face like other male actors! OMG the oscar goes to Sachiko (played by Kim Hye Ok)… loved her character & her lines. Absolutely memorable.

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    nikky_p_28  |  Posted July 4, 2010 at 3:52 am  |  Permalink

  OH MY GOODNESS!!!! This is a GEM!!!
  This is the first Korean Drama that I’ve watched that had it all…
  The Casts were ALL SOOO FREAKING GOOD!!!!
  The interweaving of the storyline between these 4 characters were amazingly told and portrayed…love that warm fuzzy feeling it gives me watching WAN and JO MA JA (“,) and my heart melted away with SONG JOO and SOO HYUN. And how can I forget that BROMANCE between WAN and SOO HYUN >> The first korean drama that made me cry just by watching these 2 men interact wow!!! Unbelievable!!!
  And eventhough there were no love quadruplets between the characters…the chemistry is there no matter who they end up with… even both men had the chemistry (“,).
  LOVE IT !!!!!

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    mjb  |  Posted May 8, 2010 at 8:21 pm  |  Permalink

  OH GOD!!! this drama is the BEST!!!!Seriously…. The cast, The chemistry between 4 main lead couple, it’s excelent drama…
  I keep watching it a million times and never got bored..

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    Sasa  |  Posted January 9, 2010 at 10:05 am  |  Permalink

  Set in the 1930s against the backdrop of the Japanese occupation of Korea, “Capital Scandal” is a captivating drama series comprised of equal parts suspense, humor, and romance. Following the lives of those involved, an insurgent effort to regain national independence fortifies an intricate web of personal connections and lies.

  Following the formula of a typical Korean drama, there are four main players in the story, but ‘typical’ is limited to this only. The first character is Sun Woo Wan (Kang Ji Hwan), a charismatic, smooth-talking philanderer whose indulgent antics and mannerisms place him at the center of attention—both good and bad. The second is Na Yu Kyung (Han Ji Min), a socially and politically conservative young woman whose unrelenting loyalty to the former Chosun state fuels her engagement in covert operations to smuggle information for a secret insurgent group. The third is Cha Song Joo (Han Go Eun), a widely renowned gisaeng whose popularity among men is marked by her beauty and talent. Despite her popularity, she is bound by her occupation and must stifle her affections for Lee Soo Hyun (Ryu Jin), the fourth main character of the series. Once an adopted member of Woo Wan’s family, Soo Hyun is a policeman whose current collaborations with the Japanese label him a traitor to his former family and the old Chosun state.

  Slowly, corrupt political figures are assassinated by a secret group whose goal is to regain Korea’s national independence. The Japanese police exercise their efforts to predict and stop further assassinations. As both sides close in on their respective targets, the tension heightens, and everyone involved is put at risk.

  One thing that makes “Capital Scandal” an incomparable delight is its development of conflict. As opposed to many Korean dramas, the presence of a love square is not as pronounced. This is a refreshing departure from the usual take on Korean dramas, making each character and the overall show more pleasant. Instead, the tension and climactic development lie heavily in the political background of the storyline. As a result, the romances are rid of petty conflict and are given more substance. The on-screen chemistry between Woo Wan and Yu Kyung is comic, tender, and innocent while that between Soo Hyun and Song Joo is more apprehensive and sensual.

  When watching the show, it is clear the production team took full advantage of implementing the cultural characteristics of the 1930s in the show’s musical selection and stylized wardrobe. The soundtrack of the show is culturally congruous and memorable, resounding with jazz and swing; and from Song Joo’s stylish wardrobe of chic dresses to Woo Wan’s pinstripe suits and matching fedoras, the overall wardrobe of this ‘fusion drama’ displays an aesthetic middle ground among the spectrum of historical and modern dramas.

  “Capital Scandal” sets a new bar for dramas in its plot development and stylistic execution. Despite being one of the most underrated shows of 2007, the series swept several titles of recognition at the KBS Awards—including Best Couple for Kang Ji Hwan and Han Ji Min. If anyone is looking for a drama series that is different, exciting, and indescribably delightful, “Capital Scandal” delivers in every way it can.

  (Please delete my other review, because I didn’t format it the way I wanted.)