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[Drama 2010] Dong Yi 동이

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sonnet85

I feel like a lot of the hype is due to PD Lee Byung Hoon and how people/the press are so excited for his dramas lol. But I hope you're right. I really hope that Dong Yi does a great job in terms or ratings and quality!

Anywho...

Dong Yi cellphone charm :P

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and a Dong Yi bus!

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MBC article on PD Lee.

http://mbcinfo.imbc.com/news_view.asp?idx=...&category=1

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The opening number for his 1999 drama 'Heo Jun' was 20.8%. It topped 30% by episode#10, 40% by episode#15. The last episode recorded 64.2%. The average rating (for the entire series) was 48.9%.

His 2003 work 'Dae Jang Geum' debuted at 19.8%. Exceeded 20% by episode#6 and 30% by episode#8. Episode #13 got 40.2%. Episode #21 reached 51.6%.....

His most recent series 'Yi San' went from 14.7% to 39.2%. Average rating was 29.4%.

[Dong Yi was chosen as MBC's anniversary drama even before casting began]

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[PREVIEW] MBC TV series "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown"

Reporter : Wee Geun-woo | eight@10asia.co.kr

기사입력 2010.03.22 17:07 최종수정 2010.03.22 17:07

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The cast of MBC TV series "Dong Yi - Jewel of the Crown" poses during a photo session of a press conference held at the broadcaster's outdoor set in the city of Yongin in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea on March 18, 2010. [Chae Ki-won/10Asia]

MBC TV series "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown"

Written by: Kim Yi-yeong

Produced by: Lee Byung-hoon

Starring: Han Hyo-joo (as Dong Yi), Ji Jin-hee (King Sukjong), Lee So-yeon ( ), Bae Soo-bin (Cha Chun-soo), Jung Jin-young (Suh Yong-ki) etc.

In one sentence: Dong Yi turns from a slave into a court lady, to consort Choi Sook-bin, to the mother of a king.

Premiere date: March 22, 2010. 9: 55 p.m.

Major broadcaster MBC president Kim Jae-chul who in person attended the press conference for TV series "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown" held at the public network's outdoor set in Yongin city of Gyeonggi Province, said he would like to "hold a screening in Japan if Lee Byung-hoon allows it." And remarks by actor Bae Soo-bin who "trusts in and goes with everything the producer wants because he sees everything from the big picture" and Choi Chul-ho who feels he "could just try to blend in as well as possible than trying too hard since the cast is already so great" -- revealed how firmly the cast believes in the drama. And because of such high expectations, Lee Byung-hoon probably feels "as burdened as Korean figure skater Kim Yuna may have felt ahead of competing in the Olympics," as actor Jung Jin-young said. That is just how much attention "Dong Yi" is receiving for being Lee's new drama on a grand scale involving up to 20 major characters.

That is why "Dong Yi" is about numerous desires. Within the drama, there are the desires various characters have including the dreams Dong Yi (played by Han Hyo-joo) has as the daughter of Choi Hyo-won (Chun Ho-jin) -- a person in the lowest class of society who is wrongly accused as a traitor -- until the day she becomes a queen. Externally, the show quite explicitly reveals its desire to post high viewership ratings as well as reignite the Hallyu, or the Korean wave. What should be fulfilled foremost and ultimately, however, are viewers' desire to watch an entertaining show. Lee Byung-hoon will be able to meet up to expectations surrounding this most traditional and blockbuster-like drama if he can deliver an enjoyment which matches up to its physical setting.

Anticipation Quotient

Lee Byung-hoon should change up his style since we now have historical dramas like "The Slave Hunters": 6

You're good if you can stay good at what you were originally were recognized for: 9

'The woman who achieves her highest dream from the lowest walk in life.' This statement written in the press release for "Dong Yi" clearly expressed what the drama itself will be about while explaining the motif that Lee is most well-known for in his historical dramas -- the story of one who overcomes his hardships and achieves a new goal in life. That is why as producer Lee himself admits, there are those who no longer believe in his style of drama where 'the main character goes through rough times yet later sees the problem resolved.' But as Hollywood scenarist Frank Daniel said, it is 'very difficult for someone trying so hard to make something happen to actually achieve something' as it is with trying to make viewers become immersed with a story. Both the motif to Lee Byung-hoon's historical dramas and "Dong Yi" are good enough to meet up to this. It will be interesting to see where "Dong Yi" will position itself.

Reporter : Wee Geun-woo eight@10asia.co.kr

Photographer : Chae ki-won ten@10asia.co.kr

Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr, Jang Kyung-Jin three@10asia.co.kr

<ⓒ10Asia All rights reserved>

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bimini Fan Level: 30

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^

Thanks for all the articles!!

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Gahh... Viikii just made this announcement on the Dong Yi page:

Until ViiKiihelper gives us the Go signal.

We won't add episodes of Dong Yi since negotiations (licensing) with MBC is still underway. We hope for your patience and understanding on this matter. Thank You.

D:

But.. Translated spoilers :D lol

Epi 1: O Taeseok's Conspiracy

Dawn, early March, the seventh year of Sukjong (1680), elder Jang Ikhyeon, Dae Saheon of the Saheon Bureau is murdered near a pond. Dongi is Choi Hyowon's daughter, and is living in the Banchon Village of the lowly people. She was playing "pass the bundle" with the children from the Ban'ga Village at the market place. Dongi witnesses elder Jang Ikhyeon just before he dies....(rest is unclear).

Epi 2: Choi Hyowon, Entrapped

Choi Hyowon leads a group called the Hanyang Swordsmen's Group. He calls for an emergency meeting when nobles continue to be murdered, and his group is being accused of committing the murders. Cheonsu and other young members of the swordsmen group attempt to find the murderers, and manage to find out that elder O Taeseok, a Southerner, is behind these murders. Dongi's father Choi Hyowon finds out too late the whereabouts of Dongi...

credit: Yeaji5 from Viikii

source: http://www.viikii.net/channels/goto/DongYi#TOPIC/2233

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Anticipation Quotient

Lee Byung-hoon should change up his style since we now have historical dramas like "The Slave Hunters": 6

You're good if you can stay good at what you were originally were recognized for: 9

What do they mean by this?

Anyway's looking forward to watch the first episode.

And I really hope someone's gonna sub this. :(

Dong Yi Fighting!

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Today was soo good episode.. However, I do wish the young dong yi would be in more episode with the father and the brother.. I think they should show their storyline more as we do not know how they become the one with the mask... Also, since I can not understand it.. I do have to wait.. As for viikii, we do not still know until this week.. Once, I will know what is going.. I will let you all know when it will be upload and fully sub.. Until then, take care!!! :)

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Thanks everyone for the download links! I've downloaded it and will be watching it when I have time. I'm really curious to how the first episode was.

The ratings for the drama... it's pretty okay for the first episode right? It's definitely not bad, but I'm not familiar with ratings in Korea so I wouldn't know what's considered 'good', 'bad' or 'decent'. Anyone can help me with that?

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