Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

I've watched a lot of Korean dramas, but I've never been interested in historical dramas other than Kingdom, but I tried watching Jeongnyeon because of Kim Taeri from 2521, and i never thought i would be interested in Pansori and Korean traditional theater after hearing the actors sing it and perform it on stage in a drama scene. I even search and watched Gukgeuk Show on Youtube. I also wish that if I visit Korea I will have the opportunity to watch Gukgeuk's performance live. And visit the village where Jeongnyeon comes from. I heard this drama is from Webtoon, I want to read it but unfortunately it is not available internationally.

Acting within acting, drama within drama. It still amazes me when I watch it. This is the only kdrama I've watched that presents a theatrical performance like this. The main story is interesting despite its fairly simple premise. What's amazing is the show, I really enjoyed every episode that had the show. This is actually still foreign to me, but interesting, I even searched what Gukgeuk is on youtube. The actors in acting, it was very difficult but they did it well. The main actor sang very well and his husky voice was very natural, it didn't sound fake, it makes me wonder how did she do it? Anyway, I like it.

Kim Taeri once again proving herself as quality guarantee of all the dramas he has played in. Latest Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born.

A drama that I never get bored of watching.

In fact, films with cultural content from other countries already make me bored, let alone a 12-episode series. But it's different with Jeongnyeon, I even wait for it to air every week with enthusiasm. This drama looks luxurious, even matching the quality of a movie. I wonder how the director directs roles within roles, stories within stories, dramas within dramas. It's something great, I've never seen anything like this before.

About acting? There is no doubt when Kim Taeri's name is leading. His acting is already in Daesang level. The Baeksang judges will no longer have to bother thinking about who will win the Daesang because Kim Taeri is there. And of course all the cast did great things too.

Shin Yeeun, Ramiran, Jung Eunchae, Kim Yoonhye, I think they're amazing here. Not just the main cast, Even the girl who played Hong Juran (I don't know her name) She's great, even though she seems like she's still a rookie, but her great acting can match Taeri.

For sure, Jeongnyeon is a masterpiece. And Best drama of the year.

It contains the beauty and unique charm of Korean culture, packaged in a fun and meaningful way.

Another masterpiece of Kim Taeri. So short yet so meaningful drama. All my emotion released to this drama Happiness,Anger,Sadness,being inlove and heartbreak. The acting of all the cast is a must see specially Kim Taeri. The best Actress for me she is so brave to do this role. A must see drama im so inlove with jeongnyeon and this is not an ordinary drama no doubt Kim Taeri choose this drama to portray because she didn't choose a role that easy to do she choose something that challenge her and this is the perfect role for her. Her acting was incredible I hope she can get another baeksang for this drama she deserved it for than anyone else.

A delightful intro to a form of theater new to me, and it's addictive. My next question is where do I find more of it to watch from here in New England ... and with subtitles.

My major beef is that there wasn't more of the actual Pansori performances in the early segments, although I understand that would've disrupted the narrative.

However, even though this is a Disney-esque movie about a talented teen who bridges adversities into success, this production goes far deeper into performance, and performance preparation, than most such movies, and I am grateful for that.

The personal story at the heart of the narrative is good enough, and the performances keep the story affecting. Notwithstanding the previous reviewer's unaccountable grumpiness, the motives of the key characters are transparent. This is a genre movie (Disney again) but the historical setting and Pansori subject matter elevate it; the performances and story keep your interest with a bit of acceptable melodrama along the way.