Wherein I ramble about Delightful Girl Chun-Hyang

Just got back from London. Will talk about the day (and post pictures and replies later), but for now, time for something else!

I spent the whole flight back watching Delightful Girl Chun Hyang. I am up through beginning of ep 15 (it's a 17 ep drama) and it's going on the list of my faves. Of course, it's a good thing no one but Mr. Mousie was next to me, because I kept alternatively trying to stifle my giggles and my sobs.

Since I initially posted about it so long ago, a very brief synopsis: DGCH is a modern updating of the classic Korean story of Chun-Hyang, a courtesan who remains true to her husband, upper class scholar Mong-Ryong, in the face of the attacks on her virtue (even threats on her life) by the evil magistrate. There is a class-crossing clandestine affair, there is angst, and triumph of young true love. It's pretty awesome. I read it as a kid. If you want to see a gorgeous traditional version, I reallt recommend the movie Chun-Hyang. DGCH takes the traditional story and gives it a witty, modern spin: it's funny and heart-breaking, and clever, and the pace surprisingly never flags.

( Lengthy spoilery thoughts through ep 15 )

Check out the awesome MV behind cut as a yummy trailer: ( MV here )

Wherein I ramble about Delightful Girl Chun-Hyang

Just got back from London. Will talk about the day (and post pictures and replies later), but for now, time for something else!

I spent the whole flight back watching Delightful Girl Chun Hyang. I am up through beginning of ep 15 (it's a 17 ep drama) and it's going on the list of my faves. Of course, it's a good thing no one but Mr. Mousie was next to me, because I kept alternatively trying to stifle my giggles and my sobs.

Since I initially posted about it so long ago, a very brief synopsis: DGCH is a modern updating of the classic Korean story of Chun-Hyang, a courtesan who remains true to her husband, upper class scholar Mong-Ryong, in the face of the attacks on her virtue (even threats on her life) by the evil magistrate. There is a class-crossing clandestine affair, there is angst, and triumph of young true love. It's pretty awesome. I read it as a kid. If you want to see a gorgeous traditional version, I reallt recommend the movie Chun-Hyang. DGCH takes the traditional story and gives it a witty, modern spin: it's funny and heart-breaking, and clever, and the pace surprisingly never flags.

( Lengthy spoilery thoughts through ep 15 )

Check out the awesome MV behind cut as a yummy trailer: ( MV here )

Wherein I ramble about Delightful Girl Chun-Hyang

Just got back from London. Will talk about the day (and post pictures and replies later), but for now, time for something else!

I spent the whole flight back watching Delightful Girl Chun Hyang. I am up through beginning of ep 15 (it's a 17 ep drama) and it's going on the list of my faves. Of course, it's a good thing no one but Mr. Mousie was next to me, because I kept alternatively trying to stifle my giggles and my sobs.

Since I initially posted about it so long ago, a very brief synopsis: DGCH is a modern updating of the classic Korean story of Chun-Hyang, a courtesan who remains true to her husband, upper class scholar Mong-Ryong, in the face of the attacks on her virtue (even threats on her life) by the evil magistrate. There is a class-crossing clandestine affair, there is angst, and triumph of young true love. It's pretty awesome. I read it as a kid. If you want to see a gorgeous traditional version, I reallt recommend the movie Chun-Hyang. DGCH takes the traditional story and gives it a witty, modern spin: it's funny and heart-breaking, and clever, and the pace surprisingly never flags.

( Lengthy spoilery thoughts through ep 15 )

Check out the awesome MV behind cut as a yummy trailer: ( MV here )