Fine Windy Day off to successful start
by javabeans
Today saw the premiere of a new KBS daily drama, Fine Windy Day, which started right off the bat with an impressive 22% rating (AGB Nielsen). Granted, daily dramas tend to get solid ratings because they have pretty loyal audiences, but that’s still quite a feat for a first broadcast. By comparison, its predecessor, Everybody Cha Cha Cha, may have ended in the 30% range but its first episode drew a 14.8%.
The drama centers around a 19-year-old young woman (Kim So-eun) who dreams of being a top illustrator. She falls into a love triangle between a prickly corporate design team leader (Jin Yi-han) and her caring, supportive oppa figure (Kang Eun-tak). The first episode had Kim’s character meeting Jin’s offbeat younger brother Min-guk. Btw, how funny is it that the brothers are named Dae-han and Min-guk? (Put together, the names mean Republic of Korea.)
The drama reportedly has an upbeat tone, although it’s hampered by its trite setup featuring a “Candy-esque” lead character (the poor, plucky manhwa heroine) who meets her rich, handsome Prince Charming. Still, familiar characters and plots are the purview of daily dramas, which continue to perform strongly in the absence of creative new storylines.
The drama also stars Seo Hyo-rim, Kang Ji-sub, Kim Mi-sook, and everybody’s favorite grandma Na Mun-hee.
Via Yonhap News, TV Report
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Tags: drama ratings, Fine Windy Day, Jin Yi-han, Kim So-eun, Seo Hyo-rim
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1 thelorax
February 1, 2010 at 5:08 PM
idk why, but this drama doesn't interest me at all and i absolutely adore kim so eun. I want this drama to be successful because she's in it, plus seo hyo rim, but im just not attracted to this story plot at all. i mean it's all been done beforee.
side note: i think it's so cute that the brothers names are dae han and min guk =)
i know a pair of identical twins that have the same name! xD
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2 aX
February 1, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Well, the summary sounds very typical but let's hope that the writers have something more to offer than the obvious. Plus, I hope it does well because I do like Kim So Eun.
I'm still hoping that she pairs up with 'Sad Love Story' costar Yoo Seung Ho soon! :D
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3 okdubu
February 1, 2010 at 5:44 PM
i know a set of real-life brothers whose names are daehan and mingook!!! i thought it was the lamest thing ever lol....
i also know a set of twin brothers whose names are... shin.. and yul... from goong. *face palm* they're babies now, but when they grow up....
also, who else thought in that first picture kim soeun was actually IU??? for a good minute i was like WOAH IU'S ACTING IN A DRAMA WAT?
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4 LadyIgraine
February 1, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Am I the only one bothered by her leading man? I honestly thought that Kang Ji Sub will be her lead guy or Lee Hyun Jin (which is also a not bad option), but I can't seem to accept this guy as her leading man. I don't see any chemistry between them, and I feel that Kim So Eun deserves a better guy for her.
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5 bbm
February 1, 2010 at 6:06 PM
wait, i've heard of this drama before, but i forgot it was a daily drama...
OMO, the chance to see Jin Yi Han (almost) everyday of the week, YAY!!!!!!
and LOL at the Dae Han Min Guk brothers...
the younger brother is the one from Assorted Gem right??
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6 Bellamafia
February 1, 2010 at 6:30 PM
That's... Kim So Eun? I didn't recognize her at all.. she looks so different with short brownish hair.
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7 Biscuit
February 1, 2010 at 6:44 PM
Daehan and Minguk? Reminds me of the movie "Daehan and Minguk" that I really want to watch with my mom, but I've yet to find the movie anywhere. *sigh*
I thin Kim So Eun looks good with the bangs - fresh look after the same hairstyle for a long time now.
Plot doesn't seem that interesting, but I'll really give it a try this weekend.
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8 jyiskool
February 1, 2010 at 7:16 PM
i know three brothers that have the names daehan, minguk, and pilseung. it's so cute.
i think i'm gonna like this drama because i like lee hyunjin :)
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9 anna
February 1, 2010 at 7:16 PM
KBS is on a roll! They're having a great new year.
I sigh every time I read "caring, supportive oppa". Those poor "caring, supportive oppas" never get the girl. Such a shame.
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10 Kay
February 1, 2010 at 7:34 PM
Some how the story does not appeal to me AT ALL...however, I'm surprised at the ratings its pulling it....I guess I shudn't judge a drama on its storyline....
*off to find first episode!~
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11 N
February 1, 2010 at 7:50 PM
I can't wait to watch this drama @ kbsw!!! so-eun fighting!!
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12 michelle
February 1, 2010 at 8:01 PM
@ anna: I feel the same way as you. We need to round up all the caring, supportive oppas in the world and send them off on a boat.
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13 glencorajane
February 1, 2010 at 8:12 PM
I got to know of Jin Yin Han in Who are You, glad he is breakin into the mainstream audience!
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14 kay
February 1, 2010 at 8:33 PM
the main guy looks a lot like an asian justin long =D
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15 langdon813
February 1, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Anyone who has seen Conspiracy in the Court knows that Jin Yi-han is an amazing actor. He was absolutely, heartbreakingly wonderful in that. If watching him in a daily drama doesn't appeal to you, then I highly recommend CitC. There are only ten very succinct, very concise episodes of sheer brilliance. Great soundtrack too!
I'll give Fine Windy Day a shot (though I'm not sure if I'll stick with it or not). I'm intrigued enough to invest a couple of hours at least. I've never watched a daily drama before, are the episodes an hour in length, usually? Or half an hour?
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bryanjervis
December 20, 2010 at 9:28 AM
thanks
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16 A.
February 1, 2010 at 8:47 PM
It's odd how she's having so much interaction already with Lee Hyunjin's character and none so far with any of her supposed lead men. I was afraid Lee Hyunjin would be wasted, but seems like he's being given some substantial screen time, well, at least in the first episode so far. Jin Yihan... yeah, like others are saying, I'm not seeing the chemistry, but I trust in his acting abilities (as well as Kim Soeun's acting abilities). And agreed with what langdon said about Jin Yihan - he definitely was amazing in Conspiracy in the Court (just recently finished it).
To add to the cuteness of the family, the daughter's named Manse. So together that makes 대한민국만세, Daehan Mingook Manse, or Long Live Republic of Korea! So cute, LOL.
@ langdon813
The episodes are about 36 minutes, if I remember correctly. Definitely not the full hour long of other dramas.
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17 Biscuit
February 1, 2010 at 8:51 PM
@langdon: I haven't seen Conspiracy in the Court, but it sounds like I'm missing a lot! I should really give that a try.
For me, most daily dramas are easier and more fun to watch. Less focused on plot - the type of drama you can just turn on and watch.
The favorites are Old Miss Diary <3
If that even is a daily drama (can't remember clearly -_-)
Although I find older daily dramas (around late 90's to early 2000's) more funny.... :/
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18
February 1, 2010 at 9:48 PM
I am going to watch right now! Must be good :D
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19 smile.jin
February 1, 2010 at 10:21 PM
how is it supposed to be a candy-esque girl meeting prince charming when Dae Han's not from a rich family at all?
and the collateral signing Dae Han's father did in ep. 1 doesn't seem to foreshadow anything good...
ANYWAYS :) the only complaint was that some of the characters seemed to over-act " lol
but its was good overall i guess ^^
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20
February 1, 2010 at 10:45 PM
kim so eun really looks like IU in that first picture. :O
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21 ockoala
February 1, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Cute cast, but KSE, sweetie, that skirt is nearly "I can see your underpants" length, so either put on some tights or add an inch, m'kay? Lovely gams, but I worry about you, you're such a cutie pie!
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22 sheryl
February 2, 2010 at 1:23 AM
Jin Yi Han!!!
*swoon*
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23 Mayadee
February 2, 2010 at 2:52 AM
@Biscuit
True True! I've always loved daily dramas because the storyline tends to be very light hearted, they give you less distress and angst. And the plot definitely won't make your eyebrows furrow. It's just a refreshing show to watch right before and after watching a whole angsty or more confusing plot such as Chuno.
And what I love the most about daily drama is because the family interactions. Where we can see almost every generations in the show, from grandparents, in laws and grandchildren are having pretty essential roles/part.
And it's popular because it has a lot of eyecandy. Jin yi han, Lee Hyun Jin, Kang Ji Sub and Kang Eun Tak. Everyone? I love Lee hyun Jin and Jin yi Han.. <3
They're just too cute to ignore :))
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24 MoMo
February 2, 2010 at 3:01 AM
wish be successful. i love kim so eun goog luck KSE
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25 pabo ceo reom
February 2, 2010 at 5:46 AM
I do have a soft spot for Kim So-eun but don't plan on getting into another daily drama. Maybe I'll glance at the first eppy just to see.
P.S. The Dae-han and Min-guk names are so cheesy LOL.
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26 lili
February 2, 2010 at 6:17 PM
I'm watching episode 1 w/ Chin subs right now. (links @ Cococrust: http://co2r.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/kbs10the-good-days-when-the-wind-blows/)
Dae-han and Min-guk are the brothers that JB pointed out, and the Chin subs translate their sister's name (Man Se) to "long live", so does that mean the 3 siblings' names together mean:
"Long Live Republic of Korean"?
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27 Yuki
March 29, 2010 at 11:38 AM
I love this drama.....I like it not only because I don't have to wait a whole week...but because the actors and actresses are really good. The first few episodes, I'n not goingt o lie, were utterly boring. But as you get in to it, it all makes sense and the dramatic irony makes it better. =) :D
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28 anne
June 30, 2010 at 8:39 AM
I really love this drama. I love Kim So Eun and Jin Yi Han! They're so cute together! <3<3<3 ^_^
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