Drama Hangout: Moorim School
by HeadsNo2
Since we can’t be awesome all the time and cover all the dramas, we’re reviving a long-dormant feature for the dramas that we’re not recapping, so that there’s a place for you to convene and talk about certain shows even if there aren’t episode-by-episode recap posts.
We’ll start off with this Drama Hangout for the currently airing Moorim School, which is the least we can do after quitting on recaps; it’s never fun to make the call to end coverage for a show, especially since that means leaving a bunch of people with stuff to say without a place to say it. So think of this as Moorim’s open thread, or water cooler, or support group, or whatever floats your boat, really. It’s a place to talk anything and everything about the show, for as long as you want to talk about it, whether it’s about how pretty you think Lee Hyun-woo’s hair is, or how much you wish the show had more plot.
So go! Be free! Have fun! If there’s a ten-page manifesto to be written on Moorim School, it may as well be written by you! (I’m mostly kidding about that—no one has a ten-page manifesto to write on this, do they?) And keep your eyes peeled for more Drama Hangouts to come!
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1 Andybcs
February 6, 2016 at 11:43 AM
I think Lee Hyun-woo is pretty all around, not just his hair ;)
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Elena
February 6, 2016 at 3:30 PM
I know,...so happy that the show is including so many close-ups of his pretty face :D and that loving gaze that he is giving to Soon Deok lately...he's really sweet *-*
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Kaylie
February 6, 2016 at 6:09 PM
Pretty grey hair is dyed back to black with a new haircut ): no I can't differentiate him from Park Bo-gum!
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missDVM
February 7, 2016 at 11:21 AM
I was actually impressed with how much I (and many others) REALLY liked Lee Hyun-woo's grey/white hair. It really complimented him.
Theeeennnn they dyed it jet black.
Waaa..wwwwaaaa.....
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rosiemontgomery
February 7, 2016 at 3:35 PM
I know. It suited him great, I've never seen a Korean idol or actor look that good with such a color. The results are usually very unflattering, but Lee Hyun Woo looks fantastic.
And then they had to change it. Why.
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miilo
February 16, 2016 at 5:29 AM
A moment of silence to commemorate those beautiful silver locks...
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Anks
March 10, 2016 at 3:25 AM
I was really disappointed when i saw that beautiful silver grey hair gone.... Why did they have to do it....???
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2 Pyromaniac
February 6, 2016 at 11:43 AM
No more recaps for this show???? Nooooooooo...... where am i going to vent all my frustrations and stuff now?? Unless that what this page is for..
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Boomboompow
February 6, 2016 at 7:39 PM
I believe it is.
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zia
February 6, 2016 at 8:09 PM
You might want to join the soompi thread for this drama..
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Bae Rachel
March 3, 2016 at 10:30 AM
I wanna join the Soompi thread if only you have recap for Moorim School.
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3 Jennifer Calabrese
February 6, 2016 at 11:53 AM
This is my drama crack right now - I'm loving it more than anything else!!
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4 loveko
February 6, 2016 at 11:54 AM
Not gonna lie: I love this show! Haha Sure it has issues, lots of them, but it's so easy to watch; especially since other shows (like Remember) are giving me a headache. It helps that ShiWoo and SoonDeok are so adorable together!
Also, not to start a riot or anything, but am I the only one who thinks Lee Hyun Woo isn't that great of an actor? *runs for cover* I still love him though!
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loveko
February 6, 2016 at 12:12 PM
And does anyone else have the fantasy of ShiWoo crying, "Noona!" and running into SunAh's arms?
I haven't watched the 8th episode yet, so I'm just going to pretend this happened. Haha
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moochie
February 7, 2016 at 12:28 PM
Nope... I do have fantasies of him calling me "Noona" running into my arms...
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gala
February 6, 2016 at 3:51 PM
but am I the only one who thinks Lee Hyun Woo isn’t that great of an actor?
yes... heh
but his amazing performance as the young King Sejong in sageuk Daewang Sejong will never make me doubt him as an awesome actor. He also out-acted Yoo Seung Ho in God of Study, in my very humble opinion. ;D
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Rhumball
February 6, 2016 at 4:52 PM
Actually he is not bad. But in this drama, I must agree, the acting is not that great. But it is not just him, overall. Story is not that bad but definitely lack in execution.
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koalacruz
February 7, 2016 at 1:47 AM
he is underacting since there is no need for him to exaggerate his expressions. and his role, so far, calls for cool yet snobbish idol who fell for his mentor...
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missDVM
February 7, 2016 at 11:28 AM
I agree. I think that Lee Hyun-Woo is trying to not "overact." His range is pretty good. One side of me likes him whenever he plays angst (he does sad so GOOD), and the other side of me is so happy whenever he radiantly smiles. He is capable of playing both sweet and innocent and tortured, angst so well. There just isn't really a lot of "meat" in this drama for him to make that sort of level of acting make sense. If he were to act in that extreme of a way, he would be accused of "overacting" or trying to get attention, IMHO. I think that his acting suits this situation rather well.
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Adal
February 7, 2016 at 8:21 PM
He's basically sleepwalking through his role...
I've seen him in other dramas, and even movies and he can do better.
I wonder if he just mentally checked out and is just going through the motions. When an inexperienced idol is putting in more effort than a seasoned actor, that's telling you something.
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zia
February 6, 2016 at 8:11 PM
The script and the directing may take the part of the blame. Try to watch the movie Northern Limit Line.
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BCJUNO
February 6, 2016 at 11:14 PM
soo agree with you. I also recomend to watch SBS 2 ep drama Run Toward Tomorrow, my fave so far. I think hyun woo acting really good there.
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kitkat
February 7, 2016 at 10:06 AM
is it subtitled?
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BCJUNO
February 8, 2016 at 7:16 AM
unfortunately not. but you can pretty much understand it even without subtitles. it is so funny, plus hyun woo look so cute in pooh costume.
5 ultramarineblue
February 6, 2016 at 11:57 AM
I love it too! I feel like the romance is a little rushed but I'm really interested in the mystery element of what the school's treasure is and how that ties into the relationship between the principal and Chae Yoon (I think that's the name of the guy who was in the coma).
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6 nozomi
February 6, 2016 at 11:58 AM
I really like the way that the Shi Woo and Soon Doek love line is progressing.
I just hope Chi Ah doesn't start to act like an ass to try to win Soon Doek!
I like Chi Ah but it's clear to see that Soon Doek doesn't like him romantically.
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7 Asol
February 6, 2016 at 12:09 PM
I should probably give this series a chance
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8 bluepanda
February 6, 2016 at 12:25 PM
idk about you guys but this reminds me so much of american shows, the pace, and the story line. Koreans shows usually have more depth and stuff but this one idk it almost feels like im watching a Disney show, but i like it cause its simple and and easy watch.
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Kreyon
February 6, 2016 at 4:11 PM
Ha omg yes! this could totally be on Disney Channel circa 2005. I guess that's why I'm enjoying it - like you said, light and easy and maybe a little bit of nostalgia for those old shows. Altho I don't think Disney Channel ever had anyone as dangerously hot as Lee Hyun-woo!
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9 Abbilol333
February 6, 2016 at 12:34 PM
I think this show is such an cute, easy watch but it definitely isn't for everybody.
I just wish they would cut down on the love triangle and give the bromance more time to delevlop since that's why I stuck to the show in the first place. It's pretty much endgame that shiwoo and seon duk are gonna be together, wang chi ang never stood a chance and I prefer him and seon ah anyways.
Also more action scenes plz!
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10 Laila
February 6, 2016 at 1:05 PM
I love watching this show. I have an idea of the plot of the story.
Love shin woo and sin doek love story. Obviously Chi ANg will like to stop it.
Its a good time killer, whilst we wait for Signal and Cheese in the Trap to air.
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11 I love strawberries..
February 6, 2016 at 1:32 PM
I started to watch this show without much expectation but I turned out to be really good one.
Maybe I am in the minority here but I really enjoy it.
I don't know how I'm gonna wait for two weeks till the next episode. :)
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12 Jyuu
February 6, 2016 at 1:42 PM
I am really enjoying this show! It's my guilty pleasure.
The kids interactions are holding the story together and I like each of the 4 leads separately and together. Also, hurrah for writing strong females leads who can kick ass. Seon Ah is so cool and someone I'd want to meet in real life.
Shi Woo and Seon Deok's romance is so aww-worthy. I love that their relationship is equal and built on mutual trust and friendship. It's nice to see the male leads treat their girls well both before and after they start liking them. (Discounting that one time Shi Woo blew up at Seon Deok over the video)
Admittedly, there is not much plot, but as everybody has mentioned, it is easy to watch. Sometimes a fluffy show can be just as fun as other heavier fare, especially if Lee Hyun Woo is there to up the pretty.
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13 tara97
February 6, 2016 at 2:00 PM
You guys , did it get better after ep 4 ??? :D
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ultramarineblue
February 6, 2016 at 2:05 PM
I think so! You learn a little more about the school since everyone is now on staying on campus. I also like the training scenes now that the main characters have classes.
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I love strawberries..
February 6, 2016 at 2:06 PM
Yesss very. You should watch it. ;)
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Lunatic4KD
February 6, 2016 at 4:14 PM
It depends which part you want to get better. The plot gets more interesting for sure in episode 8, so there's hope. Other than that, the pretty young actors are doing the best they can with a weak script.
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zia
February 6, 2016 at 8:18 PM
The story has sure became interesting at episode 8. But the script and directing is still the same. No improvements.
Hongbin's acting is still awkward, and I find Seonduk annoying at some point, maybe because she is tolerating Chi Ang's attitude problem.
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14 miilo
February 6, 2016 at 2:37 PM
Talking about Lee Hyun-woo’s hair...///SPOILER////Saw in the preview that he died his hair back to black:'( I pretty much flipped tables (yes, in plural)///END///
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Boomboompow
February 6, 2016 at 7:41 PM
What?? But I keep watching (or at least hunt for episode recaps on internet) for his hair. It is quite magical - more so than the school.
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missDVM
February 7, 2016 at 11:31 AM
Both your name and your comments (regarding the level of magic in Hun-Woo's hair vs the Moorim School) made me smile!
Awesome!
:)
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Splash splash rabbit is in love ?
February 7, 2016 at 2:26 PM
I agree.
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15 Dynasty 101
February 6, 2016 at 2:56 PM
I'm so loving this show and all characters no matter what role they are playing
To wait for two weeks before I watch episode 9 Aaaargh *sobs*
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16 Dynasty 101
February 6, 2016 at 2:59 PM
Lee Hyun woo, why did you change your hair style and hair colour to black
I so much loved that hair??????
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Rhumball
February 6, 2016 at 4:54 PM
I knowww.. Why? The new style is so not moorim.
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17 Yanca
February 6, 2016 at 3:20 PM
I honesty don't know if its such a bad thing tht the drama got cut. Normally 20 episode dramas are good till ep 12 nd then thy just drag nd i absolutely hate tht. Other thn tht im absolutely loving this drama despite the negative things ppl say abt it... I min i watched night watchman nd im still getting the shivers frm hw bad it was nd compared to that moorim is so much fun....
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confusedturtle
February 6, 2016 at 3:51 PM
I normally would agree, but they'd finished filming like 12 episodes when the cut was announced so now they have to wrap everything up in 4 episodes.
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18 Nana0710
February 6, 2016 at 3:30 PM
I love this show so much! One reason is because I've always loved Hyun woo and Ye Ji other works so just seeing them together is awesome! Their kiss scene was cute and sexy at the same time, I couldn't stop screaming! This is my drama addiction at the moment haha ????
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Yuki
February 6, 2016 at 3:33 PM
Me too!! I also love the chemistry between Hyun Woo and Ye Ji. They make it believable and bring the romance to life. That kiss was sexy...and things keep heating up :D
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ColourMeHaneul
February 6, 2016 at 5:00 PM
That KISS!!! awgawd!
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19 Sam
February 6, 2016 at 3:49 PM
I truly have been enjoying this show! I think it's sweet as well as being an interesting fantasy. .my kind of genre I love the actors and the characters they portray. Kudos everyone!
I wish Lee Hyun woo would have kept his hair blond though. It made him seem softer natured with the light color.
Thanks for letting us voice our opinions. :)
Aloha
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20 panshel
February 6, 2016 at 4:08 PM
This OST is A+. When Shi Woo looked up at Soon Deok after she realized who put the dress in her room as the chorus to "The King" kicked it, I stopped breathing. He looked smoking hot at that moment. Lee Hyun Woo's all grown up. /tears I thought this was his first kiss scene, but apparently it's his second. Shi Woo's self-composed serenade to Soon Deok sounds sweet. As Chi Ang was being wheeled into the hospital and VIXX sang "Yeah, I'm alive," I said aloud, "You better be."
Moorim School would have never won its time slot even without Six Flying Dragons and Glamorous Temptation as competition, but at least netizens have stopped complaining and have started acknowledging the show as lighthearted entertainment.
P.S. I keep accidentally calling Soon Deok, Deok Sun.
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Lunatic4KD
February 6, 2016 at 4:11 PM
Me too ...Deok Sun!
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Rhumball
February 6, 2016 at 4:55 PM
Yes yes. I love those scenes. And as a young actor, his kissing scene is well done.
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SoSo
February 7, 2016 at 8:56 PM
It's still can be considered as a real first kiss because his suppose to be the first one was not romantic at all and just pecked on the lip.
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21 Lunatic4KD
February 6, 2016 at 4:10 PM
OK, I confess the only reason I'm sticking with this somewhat silly show is for Lee Hyun-woo (love his hair for awhile and loved him in films, The Technicians and Secretly Greatly) and I think the actress who plays Soon Deok is super pretty in a very different way. I really like the developing love story. It certainly adds depth. Thank God. I'm also cruising on how much I loved the dean, Shin Hyun-joon, in Gaksital. OMO, THAT drama!!!
But hey, I HAVE to be honest here. I'm glad to see several people forgiving Moorim School for the glaring plot holes and the awful, cheap flubs like making it so obvious they are climbing up stuff using wires. And using that poor German Shepherd as a substitution for a wolf. OH PLEASE. It just galls me after such perfection from Korean dramas to see stuff like a fist flight that lasts five minutes yet no bloody marks on faces or messed up clothes. In that sense it really is like really bad American shows with non-existent production values - or the producers have deliberately made this drama for the 10 to 13 set who are in love with Hongbin from VIXX. Hey, I like VIXX too for their music!
OK - enough venting. Moorim School, to me, is just mildly entertaining fluff but I'm really glad it's so popular. I'm just spoiled by the outrageously good dramas that are airing right now like Signal, Six Flying Dragons, One More Happy Ending, Remember and Madame Antoine (which is silly but also really good!). Please forgive me....or does anyone agree with me? Hello...anyone?
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Lunatic4KD
February 6, 2016 at 4:19 PM
I forgot to mention that I also really love Cheese in The Trap!
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Rhumball
February 6, 2016 at 4:58 PM
I dont hate the story that is why i continue watching. But this drama could be so much better. Fighting scene is terrible. They shud hire better choreographer. CG not great either. This kinda story u need some CG man.
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koalacruz
February 7, 2016 at 2:17 AM
i totally agree agree that a number of dramas airing right now are great. i have been following moorim, signal, happy endings, madam antoine, cheese in the trap and glamorous temptation. waiting for remember and dragons to finish airing before doing a marathon.
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22 sw33tnshie
February 6, 2016 at 4:11 PM
I love u dramabeans for doing drama hangouts. I've been thinking for the past few days if there was ever a DRAMA that you guys stop doing recaps (yet still watch) and wish you were still doing recaps bc the story has gotten better!
I watch both moorim school and signal after work and before going to bed....I'm so damn curious about the mystery! I agree with chi ang when he tells shi woo to stop smiling..."bc i might like you"....everytime lhw smiles, i think of him in both episode running man--young and innocent. But here, he seems more mature.
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23 maryann
February 6, 2016 at 5:35 PM
My brother likes it. He is asking for the rest of the episodes since i only have up to episode 4.
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24 Johan
February 6, 2016 at 6:06 PM
I am also wondering why i like moorim school.
By the way,the story is progressing to my hearts delight.
Well, at first, this is kind of out of my interest first since it doesnt suit me to watch teen dramas..or i mean for my age, it is out of my league.?
But i like it. I am entertained. I keep scrolling it online.I had finished watching episode 8 because i find it entertaining.I like Shi woo & Seon dook pairing.
I am just curious why shi woo is crying on episode 9 preview..stating he might see seon dook again.
So frustrating to wait for two weeks for the next episode. ?
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25 growingbeautifully
February 6, 2016 at 6:30 PM
Thanks Heads and DB for giving us a Hangout place to chat to our hearts' content :)
The reason I am un-ashamably enjoying this show: It is light and cheesy, even ridiculous and fun. It reminds me of my childhood adventure stories where kids, with their limited resources, did all the challenging things and the adults were merely in the background to pick up the slack at the end. It does not pretend to be highbrow and does not raise expectations. It can be enjoyed for itself without viewers feeling cheated if it is not great (it made no promises) and it might even surprise us with how good it can be (take the hot kiss and organic pairing of Soon Deok and Shi Woo!). In this particular period with heavier shows like Signal and Remember, ... thought-provoking shows like CheeseITT, etc .... it joins the fun shows like One More Happy Ending to lighten the mood.
I'm glad to be watching and to have a community of viewers and commenters to watch with! :)
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missDVM
February 7, 2016 at 11:37 AM
@ Growingbeautifully- I agree with your comments. It never made any promises to be anything other than what they have presented. We can just watch it for it's entertainment value. I especially liked your comments about how the adults and the children are almost in two separate "worlds," much like shows and cartoons of old. Maybe because of this, the show gives me a nostalgic feel. It has (SO. MANY.) plot holes and could be better, but it is still fun.
Thank you for your comment!
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growingbeautifully
February 7, 2016 at 5:00 PM
@ missDVM
... And thank YOU for your gracious words :)
That's my feeling about this show exactly! Let's watch and enjoy it 'together'!
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26 MistyIsles
February 6, 2016 at 7:26 PM
Glad I'm not the only one still enjoying this!
I'm having so much fun watching the different relationships develop and getting to know these characters, especially Chiang. I love him so much, and I swear it's not just because he's played by Hongbin. (Though it's true I am wholly and unashamedly Hongbin-biased.) He fascinates me in the way he hides behind other people's perception of him as a spoiled brat who can't do anything for himself. Sure, there's a large and genuine part of him that is a whiny kid who thinks he can buy whatever he wants, but I do think he plays it up quite a lot so other people will underestimate him and won't see his real weaknesses. He's surprisingly really resourceful and clear-headed in a crisis. And while my heart broke for his little mermaid crush that could never be (his methods are childish and he discounts her feelings, but his pain over watching her and Shi Woo get closer is real, and doubly so since Shi Woo is as he said his first real friend), I also adore what is growing between him and Seon Ah. It's so beautiful because it's built on trust and respect, and I hope he doesn't take too long to realize how much better and healthier it is than what's he's trying to force with Soon Deok.
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scott
February 7, 2016 at 8:47 AM
hong bin suck. if not him, then his character. but if he's good enough he should be able to make his character good enough. anyway, he's part of the many reasons why i stop watching moorim school. daa~
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saehee
February 24, 2016 at 6:04 PM
you must be a hit at parties :/
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27 Screwy Sloth
February 6, 2016 at 7:40 PM
Here are the reasons I personally like Moorim school:
1. Yoon Shi-Woo and Hwang Sun-A remind me of Luke and Leia from Star Wars!!!! At first you might ship them but then you realize thats nasty cause they are probably related.
2. The cast and their hair!!! Its like a Loreal commercial up in here. I mean Lee Hyun- Woo hair is great but I have major respect for Seo Ye-ji. Hair that long takes serious maintenance- so respect. The only person with bad hair on this show is the meditation teacher.
3. Magic- nuff said
4. Foreign actors who dont play 2D parody cartoon characters of foreigners. Are the characters perfectly developed??- no. But they are a hell of a lot better than that californian surfer guy from the first couple episodes of heirs. I mean that guy was just painful to watch.
5. Questions for days. Who dun it? where is the scar guy from episode 1? Where is the last piece of the key thingy??
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zia
February 6, 2016 at 8:24 PM
The keys:
1 - Chi Ang's father
2 - Dean Hwang (if he really has it)
3 - Shi Woo (his necklace)
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koalacruz
February 7, 2016 at 2:21 AM
wey?
don't you think the elements of the key are with the siblings and their dad?
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Afyf
February 7, 2016 at 3:01 AM
I think the keys are the three students: chi ang, sun ah and shi woo.
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zia
February 7, 2016 at 9:41 AM
I don't think it's CA since the keys are given to the successor or Moorim, which is SW's father. Since it is divided into 3, the other two must be in his two children.
zia
February 7, 2016 at 9:42 AM
of**
zia
February 7, 2016 at 9:39 AM
You might be right. But I guess, SW's necklace, if not the key, it must be the Chintamani..
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28 Annida
February 6, 2016 at 9:27 PM
Thank you for this thread, drmbeans.
I'm glad to know that some people here still watching with me.. can't wait ep 9. And I totally hope Chiang will end up with Sun-ah as soon as possible! It's annoying to see him with Seon Duk now.. xP
For the keys, I think one of them is on Sun-ah.
And about the bad guy, Chiang's father is cruel. Hope Chiang know it soon and don't get manipulated by him in next eps.
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29 firegirl
February 6, 2016 at 9:28 PM
I went into this drama just to stare at the prettiness of Lee Hyun Woo and wasn't expecting much. So far its been entertaining and super hilarious if you're watching on viki with the comments on.
I will say that I am a bit turn off by the second lead. He's cute and serviceable but the way he treats the main girl is extremely off putting. He never listens to her and brushes her feelings and situations aside like she some doll for him to play with. I hope that changes soon.
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Screwy Sloth
February 6, 2016 at 10:08 PM
I agree. Someone has to tell him that soon-duk isn't a slice of pizza. You can't just call dibs on a human being and not consider their feelings.
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Jennifer Calabrese
February 7, 2016 at 12:43 AM
Now I'm hungry for pizza!
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Screwy Sloth
February 7, 2016 at 5:19 AM
Sorry :) But watching the show makes me hungry. Is it just me or does anyone else want to eat the hangover curry that soon-duk cooks for everybody?
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30 nikky
February 6, 2016 at 9:53 PM
it so intriguing that i just can't stop reading the recaps especially episode 7
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Jennifer Calabrese
February 7, 2016 at 12:43 AM
Where?
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growingbeautifully
February 7, 2016 at 3:42 AM
I did a simple search and found this place with a recap up to Ep 7.
http://dramajjang.co/2016/02/02/moorim-school-episode-7-recap-dramajjang/
I have not read it myself but I saw lots of pretty screen shots :)
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31 wackycashew
February 6, 2016 at 10:54 PM
Thanks, Heads!!
I know this series lacks substance and with low ratings, it got axed by 4 eps. =( But I do love Lee Hyun Woo and I'm charging on to its finish. I do think it is beginning to get interesting and I'm looking forward to the mystery unravelling. Who are all the characters and what happened exactly to cause the fire. Who's bad and who's good, and who's actually a mix.
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32 Jayhee
February 6, 2016 at 11:02 PM
Ooooo..Noooo.....I was eagerly for the recap..Why??? why???
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33 Jayhee
February 6, 2016 at 11:05 PM
waiting*
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34 Jayhee
February 6, 2016 at 11:14 PM
plzz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz ...recap moorim school...im literally on my knees n begging...T T
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35 Ebay
February 6, 2016 at 11:52 PM
Mooerim is entertaining, the story is interesting but the directing is far from ideal. Just as simple as the transitions of each scene feels is so bad... Thanks to Lee Hyun-woo im still watching this drame -.-
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36 iatetoomuch
February 7, 2016 at 12:22 AM
I dislike the cutey poses that Seon Duk is making, which are probably from the director's orders. Some of her expressions seem forced and unnatural. I much prefer the mature and calm countenance of Seon Ah. I also hope there will be more interaction between the twins Seon Ah & Shi Woo. Develop the brotherhood all you want but please don't neglect the siblings' connection. I'd never liked campy stuff before Moorim School. It's fun and it's even more fun knowing that I cannot arrange any words to defend the quality of the drama. I like it because I like it.
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37 craaass.
February 7, 2016 at 2:28 AM
I think it's a joke if we are comparing Lee hyun woo and yoo seung ho together, yoo seung ho beats him in every aspects..
even in God of study, he din,nt out-acted yoo seung ho...
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38 Franbergh II
February 7, 2016 at 3:40 AM
am i the only one who think LHW is looks a lot like GDragon???
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kitkat
February 7, 2016 at 8:39 AM
nope, you're not the only one. but now with black hair he more resembles bogummie.
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39 Anjelikaeyes
February 7, 2016 at 4:25 AM
There's lot of loopholes in the story - but I will believe in LHW acting. She grew beautiful here. He was asked to do a snobish Idol until he started to see it not all about him. SYJ - they are so cute. SYJ is also a powerful actress - and I never knew she can be a leading actress materials. I like her very much as support. She's so good. The rest I only knew about Dean's past acting - all good.
In the story - SW knows how to make the lady out of tough SD! She values her thoughts. They also allow each other to talk their thoughts! Especially how SW clarifies his meaning of Sorry when she push away not prolong the kiss.. While Wang Chia values SA's though without even knowing it. WCA makes a lady out of SA. They can talk to each other - friendship is still the powerful foundation of relationship.
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40 rosiemontgomery
February 7, 2016 at 5:23 AM
Ah, Moorim School. I have to admit, I'm not really liking some of the aspects of this show. The love story feels a little rushed and it seems to be taking over the friendship aspect of the show, which is what most of the viewers are watching this show for: the tentative but rather compelling friendship between Shi Woo and Chi Ang. Specially in episode 8. I know it is not right to call dibs on a girl, but shouldn't Shi Woo be at least a little little bit more concerned about what Chi Ang is feeling? Or at least, have a smoother transition than showing Shi Woo look sorry after being punched in the face by Chi Ang and a second later be talking on the phone with Seon Duk with no qualms whatsoever. I'm not asking for Reply 1988 denial here, just showing a little bit of sympathy.
And that ending in Ep 8. Boy, that was a hot mess. How can anyone crash his motorcycle into a moving car, and emerge practically unscathed? How about the utter incompetence of the lackeys who kidnap a girl without knowing what she looks like? Or who don't know the face of the son of the man they work for? So much suspension of disbelief.
And yet. AND YET. I can't stop watching this show. I'm not even sure why. It might be because of Lee Hyun Woo's pretty pretty face and hair that's blinding me, but there's definitely something here still. It's a very easy watch, that's for sure, but I think it has more to do with the sincerity the actors are playing their parts, and as others mentioned, it feels very early Disney Channel-esque. I don't now. All I know is for now I'll keep watching it.
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Screwy Sloth
February 7, 2016 at 6:29 AM
I agree that Shi Woo has his faults but thats why him and Chi Ang are drawn to each other as friends. Whereas Chi Ang is overly verbal with his emotions, Shi Woo is an emotional mime. Even with their differences, at their core both these boys care for others and have strong reasons to be at Moorim School. That's what make their friendship so interesting, despite all their bickering and denial when it comes to moments in their lives that really matter, they are there for each other. EXCEPT (it seems) when there is a girl involved *frustrated sigh*!!!!
Is there another mountain we can just stick the two of them on??? That seemed to work last time :P
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SoSo
February 7, 2016 at 9:14 PM
It was not even a love triangle. It's just one side love from Chi Ang. Chi Ang was exaggerated. He got no right to punch Shi Woo at all. Soon Deok was not Chi Ang's girlfriend and never showed any sign of romantic toward him at all. If he was mature enough, he should respect Soon Deok's decision. Even there's no Shi Woo, he would't not stand any chances with Soon Deok anyway.
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Moeyah
February 9, 2016 at 2:46 AM
I don't like how Chi Ang treats Soon Deok, because he doesn't listen to her at all... But... It's true that he made clear to Shi Woo that he liked the girl. I think that Shi woo should've been thoughtful to Chi Ang and talk to him about his own feelings before making any move on Soon Deok.
Friendship, you know...
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SoSo
February 9, 2016 at 10:58 PM
Because for the sake of their friendship, that's why Shi Woo did accept the punch and not punch him back. They all just in the early stage that got to know each others. It wasn't like they were childhood best friends or something. Finally the one that Soon Deok chose was Shi Woo. She was so transparent about her feeling that's why Shi Woo made a move on her. Chi Ang got dibs on Soon Deok first, but It didn't mean he own her. And the way he did, it's more like he just got a crush on her. Chi Ang was all about talking, but Shi Woo who used his action to show how he cared and paid attention to Soon Deok.
I hope the show won't drag about Chi Woo having crush on Soon Deok no more and please won't use this opportunity to make Chi Ang goes against Shi Woo because it's so childish and unreasonable and would make Chi Ang totally immature. I prefer all four main leads to be likable and the show already got enough good plots to reveal. I would prefer they all move on, got the right person for them and try to solve the mystery together.
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41 Johan
February 7, 2016 at 6:43 AM
watching moorim makes me feel young ^_^.
looking forward to watch episode 9.
2 wks of waiting is too long.
if only this is English dubbed, I'm sure my son will totally like this.
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42 scott
February 7, 2016 at 8:44 AM
this drama needs a lot to improve. ever since episode one, i can't stop finding faults in this drama. it's not like I want it to be perfect but, although it seem like it has some ideas, some plots,,, the story, the character, the growth of the character, and even the pacing of the drama seem troublesome to me. it needs fast pacing for the first few episode and start putting in some flashbacks. because the idea of a magical is absurd enough so why not show the best scenes and add in some boring scene as flashbacks. sorry moorim school. you're just that suck in my eyes. thank you for finally decided to unrecap it
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43 jichangwooklover
February 7, 2016 at 10:31 AM
Excited for the romantic development of the secondary couple. They are so cute!
Hate waiting for so long for the next episodes :(
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44 moochie
February 7, 2016 at 12:35 PM
I think the show IS starting to get better. Though some might argue that it's just my fondness for Lee Hyun Woo talking.
Though some of the conflicts of the show are really unbelievable I am willing to overlook that. The mystery of who the real villain in this show is really curious.
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moochie
February 7, 2016 at 12:40 PM
Also! Can we get a shout out for the foreign teachers? I don't know about you guys but I am finding Teacher Daniel more appealing each episode. XD
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45 namedx
February 7, 2016 at 3:57 PM
There's not much to say about this show except that it's fun. No deep thinking involved, no keen micro-analysis to be made, no "10 page manifesto" - just plain fun.
I'm able to completely switch off whilst watching this, and yet still be entertained by what it has to offer. For sure, it may be on the shallow end, but it beats shows like night scholar, and Yong Pal, both which I gave up by episode 8 due to the WTF*ry they dished out.
Then again, never say never. Early days yet.
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Ms.Soy
February 7, 2016 at 6:22 PM
I feel you my dear, thats what i think too because this drama is fun to watch and it lightens up my mood evrytime i watch it.
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46 Ms.Soy
February 7, 2016 at 6:18 PM
I really love this drama and it is sad to say that there wont be any recapping, though reading the recap is my only way to be updated on whats happening on every episode and my only way to get away from studying and reading big books from college.. i understand.. dont worry i rreally do. I still love you guyss and thanks for the recaps. I will still be your fan. (Sob ? )
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47 Francian
February 7, 2016 at 10:59 PM
Am I the only one who thinks that Lee hyun woo looks like Lee Hongki of FT Island?
That aside, I find myself loving this drama. Probably because I love to watch the pretty face of LHW and not expecting too much of the show. And the hair too. LHW's hair was great!!!!
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48 Franbergh II
February 8, 2016 at 8:02 AM
at the beginning i wanted to watch this series is because of LHW, then after a few 'campaign' i tried to set aside LHW and go for its story because it looks interesting anda must be so fun if they go with the friendship theme.
but after 6 episodes, the only thing i still can handle is LHW's face. anything else is totally so not in my favour. is it only me who want a romance free story?! if there will be romance, just let WCA and his ariel fan boying mode. and i dont really care if in the end ariel will give up.
and what the hell is with that character that speaking english?! he just too much and i actually skip all of his scene everytime his face appear.
and the 2 teacher that.. why they keep fighting? their banter is just so boring!
please anyone tell me if i should leave the series. because i dont think i can handle any more cliche!
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49 jcw_mesmerizing eyes
February 8, 2016 at 11:55 AM
Forget everything else.. LHW is a good kisser! I personally don't like the Seon Duk - not sure if it is the character, the actress or all of it. Yeah that kiss was hot and when the red suit rocked especially that look he had when he was the one who chose the dress for her. LHW all the way and the other actress and the 2nd lead. Thanks Dramabeans for the "Hangout" :)
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50 Johan
February 8, 2016 at 3:28 PM
This is just my personal point of view when I started to watch k dramas.
I'm a big fan of LJK. Even if everyone says that the story has no sense, I still watch every drama he made or read every story on the web with regards to him. Maybe because I love his acting & pretty face. I find him so kind too.
Sorry, back to this series. I just need a little introduction.^_^
I began to have interests with romcom. It takes away my stress. But I noticed not all that everyone is complementing awesome..was really has a good plot, a good story,oftentimes the movie just casted good looking guys & girls.
I stopped watching those at the middle because it doesn't entertain me at all.
Then here comes another genre which I find the actor captivating. No question with LHW looks, he is really good looking. I find his acts natural & other casts seem ok too.
I always watch Disney movies, sci fi & mystery movies with my son.
All of it don't have to contain heartbreaking acting from the cast. Maybe that movie/ drama genre doesn't have to be.
Just like moorim, it is just right for this kind of drama genre. No need of heavy acting, just light, natural & entertaining.
The mystery is now beginning to be revealed.
Well, ep 8 is showing progress to that direction.
If not with the flashbacks & maybe slow introduction on the mystery & how LHW & company are all tangled in its mystery..the episode 7 & 8 will not be this enteresting .
If I jumped to ep 7 & 8, I will not understand a thing on the story.
I need to watch the previous episodes in order to understand the latest progress of the story.
Is this fortunate, I dont need to think hard to understand the series, all I need is to be entertained with LHW good looks & acting on this.
Anyway, my goal is not to give myself a headache but entertainment.
And I think this drama genre just delivers what I need..a little mystery, light acting, pretty faces & entertainment.
I agree, LHW is a good kisser.^_^.
And yes, I also noticed his resemblance with Lee hongki of FT island when he dyed his hair black.
But I think the blonde hair suits him best.
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