Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

Having been a casual fan of Korean dramas for several decades now, I'd venture to guess this Korean drama is a top contender in terms of artistic quality and storytelling for 2024. Regardless of where it ranks in your personal list, it is undoubtedly brilliant television! It is remarkably executed with superb acting, beautiful cinematography and set design, and thoughtful portrayal of delicate historical material.

The show brings the traditional art of pansori to life, highlighting its lyrical beauty and poignant roots. As usual, Kim Taeri does no wrong, pouring her heart and soul into every scene.

I also cannot stop singing praises about the depth of the story. It includes elements of coming-of-age and chasing your dreams, mystery, friendship and rivalry, family relationships, and more. I'm grateful for this vivid celebration of pansori's art and emotions, brought masterfully to the screen with humor and heart.

If I wanted to live in a TV series, I wanted to live in this TV series, in this era. There are very few works that convey their own culture by endearing it to other cultures. They succeeded. Maybe the first 6 episodes of the mother character could have been conveyed better. It has its shortcomings, but it is a really difficult job... It is difficult to tell two intertwined stories... If the theater scenes were a little more meaningful, if there was integrity there, it would be a highly lasting work. But still, his originality and acting deserve praise. The television circuit could have been extended a little longer, but they wanted to focus on the stage. But the main character's outbursts are on point... We want it to be successful overall. The art design is beautiful...there is effort and effort.

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.

My first impression when I was about to watch it was "ah this looks like a boring drama" but I heard it was popular in Korea, so I tried 1 episode. Surprisingly, the drama turned out to be interesting, so I couldn't help but watch it until the end.

I feel like even 12 episodes isn't enough, I want more. I'm afraid to say it, but this is the best Kdrama of 2024. This is the first time I've watched a drama that includes a culture content that seems boring but turns out to be really fun even make me watched Gukgeuk on Youtube. If I ever get a chance to go to Korea, Of course I would pay any amount to watch a Gukgeuk performance live, just like what i saw at the drama.

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.