About Hero

TV series “Hero – Drama” [18.01.2010]

Official poster for TV series “Hero – Drama” [MBC]

“Hero – Drama” – Final episode, MBC TV (Thursday, 9:55 PM)

“We are looking for Yongduk Ilbo”. The aforementioned phrase which the reporters of Yongduk Ilbo took turns wearing as a sign on their shoulders during their one-man demonstration, seemed like the last heartfelt message that “Hero – Drama” had tried so hard to deliver to the world outside. Like the simple and honest drama that it had been from the beginning, absolute evil was punished in the final episode, “truth won” and every conflict became solved. It was a naive — almost boring — ending but when that phrase came up on the screen, viewers might have experienced that rare moment where the message cries out to your heart so desperately that the less-than-sophisticated methods that were used in trying to deliver the actual story, do not matter to you.

But it was disappointing that “Hero – Drama” was unable to find a way to get its heartfelt message across on more than a few occasions. The drama had a clear story, appealing characters and a serious theme — the very reasons that viewers could not empathize with the show. Considering the fact that the story shined with the most shameless and hilarious energy when Yongduk Ilbo had been Monday Seoul, it was all the more disappointing because “Hero – Drama” had all the potential, in the beginning, to be more dramatic. If the drama had disguised its message in a more seasoned and less honest way — just like its original title “Suspicious Heroes” — the show’s catch phrase “Weird guys change the world” would have been more powerful.

Despite such shortcomings, “Hero – Drama” stuck to its original topic to the end and was thus able to deliver a thread of hope as its ending. The ending about hope was all the more important because the story had hinted of a tragedy from a line delivered by Do-hyuk (played by Lee Joon-ki) — that the reason Hye-seong’s (played by Eom Gi-joon) father committed suicide was “not because he was weak but because he had no hope”. In “Hero – Drama”, the characters say that “people are more important than anything” and that “each person” counts. The reason they believed that and called it hope is so that they would not repeat such a tragedy. Like that someone who dreamed about the beautiful world that people live in.

- Written by Kim Sun-young

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The Grand Finale of Hero

Lee Jun Ki – ‘Hero’ Grand Finale… “A Toast with His Fans” [16/1/2010]

Hallyu star Lee Jun Ki has watched ‘Hero’ grand finale with local fans, and has expressed his love towards his fans.

On the evening of January 14th, Lee Jun Ki is watching ‘Hero’ grand finale with 300 of his fans at Seoul KangNam COEX Megabox organised by his fan club and HaJunSe.

The event consists of interview from fans, video clips screening, lucky draw for ‘Hero’ OST and autographs for fans. Lee Jun Ki also expressed his deep affection and strong bond with his fans.

On the event, Lee Jun Ki has said that it was his fans that make him shine. During the shooting he is facing various difficulties and obstacles, but with the determination of coming out with a good piece of work, he has strived to overcome the problem, and strongly believed that he will make it until the end.

“When you all are more older, then I will surely arrange for a celebration party with you all. Year 2009 has passed. After much reflection, I will work even harder for year 2010.” He also hinted that there will be more works and activities for fans coming soon.

Mentor has indicated that as of now, there are a lot of works under consideration and decision is not yet made.

On the other hand, after the fan meeting with his local Korean fans, on the 16th, there are about 250 fans from Japan flew in to Korea to participate in Lee Jun Ki official fans meeting.

Source: nownews.seoul.co.kr
Credit: Chinese to English translation by lovejunki99 @ www.leejunkimsiafamily.com

Hero star watches finale with fans

MBC’s Hero is ending tomorrow, and its star Lee Jun-ki is marking the event by watching the finale with fans in a special screening.

This event will host 300 members of his official fan club and be held on January 14 in Seoul’s Kangnam Samsung-dong Megabox theater. In addition to the last episode, attendees will watch highlights from the series, video messages sent from the cast, NGs and the like. Following this screening, Lee will head to Japan for another Hero-related event on January 16.

While the drama never caught on with the public — Hero’s ratings have hovered between 4%-6% and today’s penultimate episode brought in a 4.7% — it has a core set of loyal fans and has been praised as a well-acted and solid drama. It had some bad luck by going up against blockbusters — IRIS, then Chuno — but personally I don’t think it would have been a mainstream hit even with a better timeslot. Having watched several early episodes, I thought it had appeal, but its tone and material keep it at the mania level.

Source: dramabeans

A Drama with Courage

‘Hero’ Lee Jun Ki – As Long As Everyone Think that It’s a Meaningful Piece Work will Do [2010.01.12]

Receiving lots of love from the audience, MBC drama ‘Hero’ is coming to grand finale soon. The audience are calling the drama as “A Drama with Courage”.

The term ‘man with courage’ and ‘brave man’ has become the recent hot topic of the internet world. ‘Hero’ talks about the irrational of the reality and has the courage to point it out blankly, each episode has shown real courage, overcome the contradictions to one’s heart’s content, and hence received much positive feedback from the audience.

The character in ‘Hero’ are all average citizens, and their courage to stand up to face the injustice caused by the powerful people, which once again recall our conscience and sense of responsibility, ‘Hero’ indeed is a precious piece of work.

Lee Jun Ki said, “The drama describes about the wrongs which exist in reality and hence really caused sympathetic response from everyone”, “For all the audience, including myself, as long as we remembered the meaning of what ‘Hero’ tried to express to us, that should be more than enough.”

On the other hand, the much anticipated grand finale, with audience hoping for the ‘courageous drama’ to have victorious result for the justice, will be broadcasting episode 15 on the 13th, Wednesday night at 9:55PM.

Source & credits to: kr.news.yahoo.com
Chinese to English translation by lovejunki99 @ www.leejunkimsiafamily.com

As Jin Do Hyeok

‘Hero’ Lee Jun Ki – The Story Behind for Being Beaten Badly? [2009.01.07]

MBC drama ‘Hero’ has just published the latest photo of lead role, Jin Do Hyeok (cast by Lee Jun Ki). This time, the photo is showing Jin Do Hyeok being badly beaten with bruises on his face. The new photo has caught much attention from the readers.

The episode 14 of Hero to be broadcasted on the 7th will reveal the plot of the team from Yong Deok press has found a crucial clue towards the safety box key from the room of Gong Chil Seong’s bodyguard, Bak Gwang Gi when they are trying to find the key left by Gong Chil Seong who was killed by Dae Se press. Finally Gwang Gi can’t take it anymore and confessed. When Jin Do Hyeok has found the safety box and about to open it, suddenly being assaulted by gangster. Brings out the dangers of facing ruthless act and the desperation of losing important things.

The viewers has posted message on the board after the trailer is out, stating various sorrowful and sad responses such as , “Isn’t it enough with media violence? Now even has violent act, when will the wrong doings of Dae Se press ends?”, “That’s Jin Do Hyeok’s handsome face, now has become a bruised Jin Do Hyeok, so sad” and so on.

‘Hero’ production staff said, “During the shooting of this scene, the weather is very cold. All the staff including Lee Jun Ki has been shooting under worst condition ever. But Lee Jun Ki never feel down about it and even jokingly says that he is the rain that wash away the dust. Making the shooting location a very pleasant environment. His professionalism gained much praise from the staffs. Under such cold weather, it has always been good to have caring and motivation from the actors.”

Lastly, the trailer showed Jae In conducting investigation on Il Do and Gwang Gi. And the Yong Deok press reporters rushing to provide information to the TV station to publish the barbaric act of Choe Il Do. Whether the reporters able to gain their victory, whether the grand finale will end the “Choe Il Do show”(?) and have a happy ending? All these suspense has caught much attention from the audience.

Source & credits to: kr.news.yahoo.com
Translation by milano and lovejunki99 @ www.leejunkimsiafamily.com