| REVIEW | Epic Korean Drama
Koreans honor their greatest military hero in this epic drama which takes place in the late 1500s. The career and tactics of this Admiral are still studied at the U.S. Naval Academy, and doubtless those of other nations. The screenplay is based on a couple of novels, so there is some fiction, but the life of Yi Soon Shin was well documented, so there's plenty of fact supporting the story.
If you are not familiar with Korean Drama, it's good to keep in mind that this is not a Hollywood product, but they do very well with special effects and such considering the non-Hollywood budgets involved, and it's easy to see past all that and enjoy the tale being told.
It's a long series, but presents an epic with power, depth and dimension and well worth watching it unfold through each and every episode.
It would be great also to see KBS make other dramas available for viewing through Amazon, such as "Seoul 1945". |
