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Return of Iljimae: Episode 8
by javabeans
I'm sure the obligatory cross-dressing scene was expected at some point; here, Jung Il-woo dons gisaeng clothing to show that his prettiness extends on both sides of the gender divide. (...
Tags: Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-jong, Return of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo
Return of Iljimae: Episode 7
by javabeans
This is the episode featuring rising star Sandara Park. I had known she was to be featured soon, but as I'm not familiar with her, it took me a minute...
Tags: Jung Hye-young, Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-jong, Return of Iljimae, Sandara Park, Yoon Jin-seo
Return of Iljimae: Episode 6
by javabeans
I don't know if this drama will end up on my favorites list -- I wouldn't go that far yet -- but I CAN say that I really enjoy watching...
Tags: Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-jong, Return of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo
Return of Iljimae: Episode 5
by javabeans
I really liked this episode. It sets up its conflict nicely, and the emotions were really there. It's rare that I like all the main characters in a drama, but...
Tags: Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-jong, Return of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo
Return of Iljimae: Episode 4
by javabeans
Sorry for the delay! It wasn’t because I didn’t enjoy this episode -- I watched it right away but didn’t have the time to devote to a...
Tags: Jung Hye-young, Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-jong, Return of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo
Return of Iljimae: Episode 3
by javabeans
Return of Iljimae continues to be both lovely on the eyes and the ears -- it's almost like watching a carefully balanced film more than a drama series. I'm actually...
Tags: Jung Hye-young, Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-jong, Return of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo
The Return of Iljimae: Episodes 1-2
by javabeans
MBC's Return of Iljimae premiered on Wednesday, and from the first two episodes, my first impressions are: It is SO pretty. Amazing cinematography. The music is freaking gorgeous. Nice pacing...
Tags: first episodes, Iljimae, Jung Hye-young, Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-jong, Return of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo
Return of Iljimae meets the press
by javabeans
MBC's Return of Iljimae held its production press conference on January 7, featuring its lead actor, Jung Il-woo, who will attempt to make his hero as much a success as Lee...
Tags: Jung Hye-young, Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-jong, press conferences, Return of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo
More from The Return of Iljimae
by javabeans
We've already seen one (gorgeous) promo poster for The Return of Iljimae, but with the premiere now imminent, we have a few more. Like the one before it, these new...
Tags: Jung Hye-young, Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-jong, Return of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo
Return of Iljimae unveils promo poster
by javabeans
How gorgeous is that promo shot or what? It reminds me of the whimsical artwork of old-school Final Fantasy, doesn't it? Somehow it manages to be fantasy-like, but not too...
Tags: Iljimae, Jung Hye-young, Jung Il-woo, Kim Min-jong, Return of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo