Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Dream High

One of my favorite K-Dramas that I've seen has been Dream High. The easiest way to explain it would be to call it the Korean version of Glee. Dream High is about six students who are attending a performing arts high school, their struggles to become entertainers, and of course, their ~relationships~.  Let's meet the characters!


Go Hyemi

When we first meet Hyemi she is extremely bratty and very rude. She only cares about herself and her younger sister. This is somewhat understandable though, as she is being chased by her fathers debt collectors. As the drama progresses Hyemi becomes a more kind and understanding person. She is also faced with the tough decision of choosing between two men, Sam Dong and Jin Guk! I must admit, Hyemi's performance of  "Winter Child" is one that I often theatrically sing along with in the car. Go Hyemi is played by Suzy who is from the girl group Miss A.


Song Sam Dong

Song Sam Dong is a country bumpkin who really loves his mother. He has no intention of leaving his country life, but when Hyemi is sent to bring him to Seoul it's love at first sight for Sam Dong and he agrees to go with her. Even though he has never had any formal musical training, Sam Dong is extremely talented. He is a bit naive and will do anything for Hyemi. Sam Dong's big performance during the course of the show was "Dreaming". Song Sam Dong is played by Kim Soo Hyun who is technically the only real "actor" of the main cast, the rest of the actors are also idol stars.

Jin Guk

Jin Guk is a tough guy who seems to have been brought up on the streets, yet he has a soft and sweet side. He sincerely cares for Hyemi despite her faults. Jin Guk has some complicated issues to work through during the drama, including getting acknowledgment from his father. Jin Guk is played by Taecyeon of 2PM.


  Yoon Baek Hee

At the beginning of the drama, Yoon Baek Hee is best friends with Go Hyemi and worships her. After Hyemi throws Baek Hee under the bus at their audition to the performing arts school, Baek Hee becomes Hyemi's biggest rival at the school. Baek Hee is also jealous of Hyemi because Baek Hee starts to like Jin Guk. Baek Hee is faced with some very scary situations that end up changing her dramatically. Yoon Baek Hee is played by Ham Eun Jung who is in the girl group T-ara. Eun Jung is also currently appearing on We Got Married!


Kim Pil Suk

Pil Suk is someone who is impossible not to fall in love with! Pil Suk is very self conscious because of her weight. Despite her shy nature, she quickly befriends Hyemi and relies on her to get her through some tough times. Very early on, Kim Pil Suk develops strong feelings for Jason. Pil Suk is played by the gorgeous and talented IU. 


Jason
 
Jason is an American who came to Korea for more opportunities. He is a gentleman and is very nice to everyone he meets. After Pil Suk puts him in his place Jason decides that he must work hard in order to win back her affection. The Jason/Pil Suk couple got the nickname of "The Milky Couple". Jason is played by Wooyoung of 2PM.
 
 
 
That's the "theme" song to Dream High and a super cute performance if you ask me! If you didn't know about Dream High before I hope you are inspired to watch it now. It's an especially good K-Drama to watch as your first one if you are thinking about watching a Korean show because the characters are all pretty likable, and the musical performances are all really good. Now is also a great time to watch this drama because they already announced that  Dream High 2 will debut next year! Let's all get excited for it ^_~
 

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