(source: mydramalist)
최고의 사랑 - The Greatest Love Gu Ae Jeong is a D-idol always trying to fight for her place in the spotlight, even though she has a bad reputation for years. On the other hand Dok Go Jin, a top star and loved by whole South Korea, hasn't hit his peak yet and it seems like he is on the verge of going to Hollywood. One day Gu Ae Jeong meets Dok Go Jin, who is rude and vain in private and from this day on their paths continue to cross. When Gu Ae Jeong takes part in a popular dating variety show, hosted by her former band mate, her life seems to change finally.
Again, this drama is filled with experienced actors and actresses. First of all Cha Seung Won (차승원,41) not only lends Dok Go Jin his body and voice, but is also an amazing and professional actor. Known for his acting in "Athena", "Secret" and T-ARA's MV "Cry Cry" he was by far the best option for this role. Cha Seung Won not only makes this drama worth seeing, but you also fall in love with his character and the plot. I loved all scenes with him and played them again and again. Gong Hye Jin (공효진,32) plays Gu Ae Jeong and again, she knows acting. Gong Hye Jin also had the main role in the TV drama "Pasta" as well as in some movies. As I said, her acting is really good, nevertheless I think Lee Yo Won would have been a better cast. Gu Ae Jeong knows her place in society and in the idol world, she is realistic and down to earth.
Next one of my favourite actresses right now: Yu In Na (유인나,29) as Gang Se Ri, the best cast I can think of. Yes, I am biased, but this woman is just so beautiful and talented. I already admired her in "Secret Garden", "My black minidress" and currently in "Queen In Hyeon's Man". Even though her characters are a little bit annoying from time to time I never find herself bothersome and love every little scene with her in.
Yun Gye Sang (윤계상,33) plays the nice and good-looking doctor Yun Pil Ju who takes part in the dating variety show together with Gu Ae Jeong. During the whole drama I felt so sorry for him and wished he would date Gang Se Ri in the end. His acting is good, it is unfair to compare him with Cha Seung Won who beats the pants off Yun Gye Sang,. Lee Hui Jin (이희진,32) plays Gu Ae Jeong's old friend and former band member Jenny. Her acting is good, sometimes I find her character a little bit annoying.
ATTENTION SPOILER!!--> 10 years ago Gu Ae Jeong, Gang Se Ri, Jenny and Han Mi Na were members of the top girl group "National Treasure Girls", but 18 months after their debut they broke up. Their paths went separate ways. Gang Se Ri works on her career and ends up being popular and loved because of her fake relationship with top actor Dok Go Jin. Han Mi Na left South Korea without contacting the other girls again afterwards, Jenny opened a little restaurant while Gu Ae Jeong tries everything to stay in the spotlight. Her solo album flopped, negative rumors started to swirl around her and destroyed her status in both society and in the idol world. In the present she has to take care of her father, brother and his little son by appearing on radio or TV shows, regardless of whether she makes a monkey of herself or not.
While Gu Ae Jeong struggles Dok Go Jin is loved by everyone, an action star who is sexy yet nice and humble- on the outside. Truth is, Dok Go Jin is the incarnation of an arrogant, egoistic and self absorbed asshole. Gu Ae Jeong and Dok Go Jin meet by accident at a gas station, she stands next to his remarkable big van and is flattered when a fan recognises her. Out of curiosity she peers through the windows to see who's van it is, Dok Go Jin misunderstands her behaviour and writes his autograph on her hand.
Their paths cross again in a TV broadcasting company where Gu Ae Jeong finds herself hiding in his dressing room and overhears an interesting conversation between Dok Go Jin and his manager. Before she can leave unseen she meets Dok Go Jin who writes his autograph on her scarf and she realises he is the arrogant star at the gas station. Later Gu Ae Jeong appears on a variety show and sees her chance by lying and saying she knows Dok Go Jin and telling the crew he would take part in the phone quiz. Surprisingly he picks up the phone and this is the start of their tumultous relationship with more up and downs you can imagine.
Gu Ae Jeong takes part in a famous dating variety show where she encounters Yun Pil Ju again. He ignores the plans of the show writers and gives Gu Ae Jeong a rose so she doesn't have to leave the show after the first episode. The former top star finds herself in a love square- on the one hand Dok Go Jin who's intentions are questionable, on the other hand Yun Pil Ju who cares for her and becomes a good and close friend and on top Gang Se Ri, who starts to like Yun Pil Ju. I felt so sorry for Yun Pil Ju, he is such a warmhearted and nice person who definitely deserves to be loved back. The conditions of the relationship between Dok Go Jin and Gu Ae Jeong reminded me a lot of "Secret Garden". The ending is cute and a bit corny, the OST is awesome and I listen to it every now and then again.
This drama is not only a winner but is also describes the behind-the-scenes life of the entertainment industry; eye opening yet really funny.
Final rating:
★★★★★
Must watch: The scene with Lee Seung Gi!
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