[Drama 2012] Faith 신의

[darcydevenus]

Rewatching yet again... I watched Empress Ki, and now, I have to return to Goreyo... I'll finish it up with a visit to the site of the real burial.... wow!!!

[Guest faithfan444]

Faith Book 1 English translation

Hey Faith fans ... if you are still interested in reading the English translation of the Faith novel Book 1, head over to the blog of Geneva Ashdene on wordpress.   Geneva did a full translation of Book 1, and she is reposting her translation for fans who missed her first run.   She is posting 3 pages of translation at a time, for a day or two.   Right now, it is page 4-7.    If you miss it, you will miss it.   So act soon...

[jerboa83]

Same here! I went to Korea, bought the first two novels and went to visit general Choi Young's tomb.

I know that this thread is only used upon occasion, but this drama changed a lot for me... (I probably would have gone anyways, but). I ended up in Korea.... bought the two volumes of Faith that have been out, and today, I'm going to pay my respects to the real Choi Young.  If nothing else, this drama brought the realities of Goreyo to a lot of international fans.  My korean friends are amazed at how much history I know.  I blame that knowledge on saeguks like Faith, and other ones.  You can learn a lot about history... a lot about history.  I am so glad that she wrote it, and that LMH did such a great job.  Even if it is dramatized history, with time travel involved, I still have a soft spot for the man who died injustly.  So, I'm going to the gravesite.  And I will revel in the amazingness of it!  Until I return.

Same here! I went to Korea, bought the first two novels and went to visit general Choi Young's tomb.

[carmens]

Faith Book 1 English translation

Hey Faith fans ... if you are still interested in reading the English translation of the Faith novel Book 1, head over to the blog of Geneva Ashdene on wordpress.   Geneva did a full translation of Book 1, and she is reposting her translation for fans who missed her first run.   She is posting 3 pages of translation at a time, for a day or two.   Right now, it is page 4-7.    If you miss it, you will miss it.   So act soon...

yes, thank you, @faithfan444

I got there now, and is already Page 35

I don't know how often she change the pages , if you say a day or two I just go there and see...

but I found another site, another good person who struggle to translate a few parts of this amazing book

I have enjoyed , enjoy you too!

August 23, 2013

Eun Soo has just found that her kidnapper is the legendary general Choi Young and is freaking out. She is in the medicinal quarters trying to come to terms that Psycho is the great warrior Choi Young, when the man himself appears…

Eun Soo’s point of view:

When he suddenly popped up in front of me, I almost screamed in fright. The tall man who almost made me collapse in shock leaned down towards me, obviously with no intention of letting me object.

“We are going to leave now.”

I guess he didn’t need to hear my answer, because he started to walk forward immediately.

I didn’t intend on moving at all. I just stood where I was and stared at him. He finally turned back, put his big hand on my back and started pushing me along with him.

“Excuse me! Wait a minute!”

I evaded his hand and was intending to halt where I was, but his big hand just came up again and continued to push me forward. As I being shoved forward, I couldn’t bear it anymore and asked him.

“Your name is Choi Young, right?”

“That’s right.”

His tone was wooden.

“There’s no other Choi Young around here, is there? No one the with same name of a higher position ?”

” That’s right.”

That means this person is the General Choi Young recorded in history books. At this moment, that Choi Young was talking to me.

“I can’t move around right now. I’ll get a few guys I trust to stick close to you.”

“Stick close to me?”

“Please go ahead first. If possible, I’ll join you one day from now.”

“I have to leave now?”

“It’s dangerous here now. Something came up.”

“Something will happen to me? Who’s the culprit? Why?”

Choi Young’s point of view:

I let out an irritated sigh. In my whole life, I have never met a person who questioned and talked back at every word I said.

” You just have to follow my instructions.”

Eun Soo’s point of view:

This person called Choi Young should at least my questions, shouldn’t he? I swivelled around quickly to face him and he almost barged straight into me. At that, he stopped in his tracks and looked at me in embarrassment.

“Why am I in a dangerous situation? Who should I be afraid of? You have to tell me and I’ll be careful.”

Choi Young’s point of view:

The heavenly doctor stood there in front of me with her hands on her waist. What am I going to do with this person? Her mouth just won’t quit. Do I need to gag her, wrap her up in a sack and carry her out? Just as I was thinking whether to do that, I caught my breath. There was someone else here. The person’s position was somewhere towards the west of us. No. Was the person on the roof?

In the next moment, I wrapped my arms around her, dropped down on the flower bed and rolled across it. A fireball landed on the spot where we just were. We lay low on the floor and were plastered together without the smallest gap between us. It hit me she could have been hit by the flying broken pieces. I quickly ran my eyes over her. She was frightened and lifted her gaze to meet mine. She was not injured.

Well, Choi Young discovers the perpetrator is a woman and they continually get barraged by fireballs. Choi Young decides this cannot go on or they’ll soon get hurt.

Choi Young’s point of view:

“Stay here for awhile.”

I released the woman in my embrace. She grabbed my shirt.

“Where are you going?”

Her tone wasn’t afraid and she wasn’t asking to be rescued. In fact, she looked worried for me.

“I’ll come back later.”

Eun Soo’s point of view:

At that, I let go of his shirt. This man had no fear. He was made for fighting.

We skip to the part where Choi Young is talking to Gong Min (GM) and Eun Soo eavesdrops. Choi Young actually blocked off an area as part of security as the king was with him. But Eun Soo somehow manages to slip pass the guards. She peeks through the gap of the window and sees Choi Young inside the room.

Eun Soo’s point of view:

He was inside the room – I could see the side of him. It was him. The person who pulled me into his embrace in the midst of raining fireballs. Even though I was out of my mind at that time, I was aware of what was going on. The man who hugged me close without leaving even a small gap between us. It wasn’t only about the fireballs. Even if the whole place exploded, he wanted to ensure the woman in his arms would not be harmed at all.

He was standing tall over there. Ever since he left to chase that strange woman, I had been worried sick. He said he would come back, but he didn’t and I was worried. Even though Jang Bin assured me he was fine, I was still worried. I stood there in the dark looking at him. How long he stood there I didn’t know; how long I stood in my position looking at him I didn’t know either. He just stood there, and I just kept on watching him stand there from where I was.

Dae Man’s point of view:

The heavenly woman, who is now known as the heavenly doctor. She is standing too close to the room. We were given orders that no one was allowed to get close. Should I stop her and escort her away? I kept myself hidden from her view while I mulled over what to do. She looked as if she was trying to listen to what was been said inside the room.

I was going to approach her when she smiled. As the heavenly doctor peeked through the window into the room, her smile gradually became wider. My animalistic instincts kicked in and I realised immediately why she was smiling. The heavenly doctor was looking at Daejang. Because he was safe and sound, she was relieved. The heavenly doctor was on Daejang’s side.

     

November 2, 2013

Choi Young discovers they are surrounded by Hwasuin and her lackeys and turns back into the hut to retrieve Kyeong Chang Gun and Eun Soo.

Choi Young’s point of view:

Kyeong Chang Gun looked me with fear when I informed him we were going to make a run for it. Eun Soo was looking was me in shock as I asked her.

” Can you stick close to my back and follow me?”

There was strange noise outside the hut. Though she was shaken, her eyes held mine and not once did she look away.

” We have to start running now. No matter what happens, don’t stop. Don’t go back – you’ll have to keep following me. If you are ready, let’s go.”

Eun Soo looked as if she wanted to ask me something but decided against it. She nodded her head.

“Let’s go.”

Outside, I started slashing anyone who was in the way. All the while, Eun Soo was just a half-step behind me, one hand on my back, while holding Kyeong Chang Gun close to her. She was following me very well.

Eun Soo’s point of view:

Choi Young steadily moved forward, his sword continuing to slash and cut down anyone who tried to block our path or attack us.

I had no intention of screaming or stopping – I just followed him. I couldn’t see what was happening around me but in front of Choi Young, blood was spraying everywhere.

I didn’t stop to think what was happening. Instead, I thought about Choi Young asking me whether I would follow him. I wanted to ask him back. In this world, who else could I follow besides you? Therefore, do you think I would be willing to be left alone by myself? Right now, there is no one I trust except you. So did you have to ask me that question?

Choi Young realises they are trapped and he thinks on his feet of a solution to get them out of the mess.

Choi Young’s point of view:

I calmed myself down. I reached towards Eun Soo and pulled her closely towards me. She was so absorbed in staring in horror at the men fighting in front of her, that she twisted and wriggled when I pulled her towards me. I pleaded with her silently. Just hang in there a little longer. I pulled her even closer until she was almost flush against me and asked her.

“Do you remember what I said earlier?”

She looked at me all wide-eyed and nodded her head. At that moment, I could see she had regained her senses and my heart immediately felt lighter.

Hwasuin goes on to throw fire bombs all over the place.

Eun Soo’s point of view:

I couldn’t believe what was happening around me. When Choi Young asked me whether I remembered his earlier words, I did remember and that’s why I nodded. In this world, instructions to follow him wasn’t something I would forget. But the ground all around was on fire. This can’t be. This is just too extreme. Just then, Choi Young turned around to face me as if to ask: are you keeping up with me?

In my heart I wanted to retreat and looked beside me. I realised I have seen that woman before. She was the one who threw the fire bombs in the medicinal quarters.

But at that moment, Choi Young held out his hand to me. He was telling me: please hold my hand. My heart suddenly tingled and leapt. I know this scene. He had said that in my dreams. He had held out his hand to me. Exactly like now. He meant to give me courage. He started to smile. Exactly like what happened in my dreams.

Hmm…I’m very intrigued by the last paragraph. This is the first time Eun Soo mentions dreaming about something familiar, dreaming about Choi Young. Maybe she has been having flashbacks sporadically, but thought nothing of it until now. Or the person in her dreams was always hazy and it just hits her it is Choi Young in her dreams. Hmmmm…

BREATHLESSSURVIVAL BLOG!!

credit to the owner 

https://breathlesssurvival.wordpress.com/2013/10/19/translation-faith-novel-vol-2-excerpts-part-11/

 

Edited October 14, 2015 by carmens

[Auntie Mame]

Wow, thanks to everyone for the info on the book translations!  

I know the drama has been finished awhile ago.  And, there were criticisms about the drama.  But, it is a drama that has stayed with me.  I think it was because there was so much heart in the drama.  Every so often, I'll remember a scene and go to watch it .  And, for a drama that is three years old!

[carmens]

HI, 

Have you visited this blog?

you read this essay?

it's worth it !!

I love it!! credit to the owner!!

this is             THE TREE !!

This tree is in Buyeo, a province outside of Seoul. It takes 5 hours to get there by express bus.

https://genevaashdene.wordpress.com/

 

Geneva Ashdene

Edited October 20, 2015 by carmens

[carmens]

hi,
by chance, is there anyone here who follows the
Translation of the Faith book done by  Geneva Ashdene on her blog??.

it seems that the translator post 3 pages each day, but remove them after two days.
Geneva finished the translation of the first book , and now is making a comeback, but due to her rule to delete the page after two days I messed up, I lost a few pages ..

by chance can someone here help me to recover ?  juseyo!!

JEBAL!!

 

[darcydevenus]

On 10/20/2015 at 4:22 AM, carmens said:

HI, 

Have you visited this blog?

you read this essay?

it's worth it !!

I love it!! credit to the owner!!

this is             THE TREE !!

This tree is in Buyeo, a province outside of Seoul. It takes 5 hours to get there by express bus.

 

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Haha!!! The Tree... that's what I called it, and went there.  It was so pretty!!! I think it's one of my favourite places in Korea... the best thing about it?!  It would have been there at the time of the real CY.  I went up to it, and yeah.... it took forever to get up there. LOL!!!  I went the dangerous way... up some antique stairs.... and was so freaked out, but I was determined.  It's not actually in Buyeo, it's located on a mountain that's fairly far up, but once you see it, you can't miss it.  The tourist office people don't speak Engish, I am lucky that I can get by with chinese, so I was able to find what I wanted.  Anyways, it was an amazing experience.  Would I go again?!  I would love to... but be forewarned..... it's quite a few kilometers outside of the 'city'.... and the only way to get into the town is by car or bus... no trains go through there.  Still, I recommend it.  There is so much to see.... and i didn't get to see even most of it.  I'd need a few more days.... and a good place to sleep.  

[Auntie Mame]

Is anyone else watching Six Flying Dragons?   I'm having an awful time with the Choi Young character in that drama. 

First, he's a dunce.  And, he's no hero.  I understand that he can be old since this drama is years later from Faith.  I even know that people shrink as they age.  But, he's shrunk to the size of Dooley, the dinosaur.  I wish they had gotten a more imposing actor to play the part because my mental image of Choi Young has been totally warped. 

I guess I'll have to keep visiting scenes of Faith just to restore they Choi Young image in my brain, and especially to obliterate the Choi Young image from Dragons. 

[darcydevenus]

I didn't even realize that his character was portrayed in that drama.  It's a super long drama... I don't know if I'll watch it.  It seems pretty popular, but........... it'd be interesting to see how things are portrayed... but Choi Young is one of my heroes.  I've been to his grave twice... and will probably go again... when it's not so cold.  But still... you've got me curious about how they portray the man.

 

But honestly, nobody compares to the CY from Faith... I STILL listen to the music..... like almost daily.  This dumb drama has literally changed the direction of my 'historical' life... I never cared about Goreyo before.... and this is the end of it....  

[moniw18]

Hello! I'm not sure if anyone still reads this thread but I have only just finished watching FAITH (the last episode) yesterday! OMO!  This is the first time I've seen this show and I'm not even sure what made me watch it in the first place but I am so glad I did!  I was shocked when I came to this thread to see that it is over 4,500 pages long!!  Wow! The series finished so long ago so it obviously left  an impression on a lot of fans for the thread to continue for so long despite the series ending in 2012! 

Because I only saw the final episode yesterday I'm still under the impression of the ending! I can't stop thinking about the series.  OMG! I was sooooooo happy it was a happy ending!!!!!  What a lovely surprise because I expected the worst!  I never read any spoilers about the show (I never do) so I had no idea what was in store but I was so delighted that Eun Soo and Choi Young were not separated or killed off but were reunited in the end! Woo Hoo! What a beautiful love story!! I finished watching the episode at 4.00am and I had the biggest smile on my face lol. 

I admit that I wasn't very impressed about the directing in the show  (but I only found out now that the Director has died in 2013 so out of respect I will not criticise him).  I loved a lot of characters in the series - obviously Choi Young and Eun Soo and their love story but I also loved Gongmin and Noguk and shipped them as well!  Lady Choi was phenomenal and I loved all the Woodalchi! OST was great as well and I can't wait to watch all the MVs from the show!  I love reading recaps and reviews as well. And even though I have other favourite dramas this one will be very special to me as well!!  Has anybody bought the Director's Cut DVDs?  Were there any important deleted scenes that I can find out about?  For example in You From Another Star (which I LOVED) apart from the ending shown on TV there was an extended ending which was fantastic so I was wondering if there were some important scenes in FAITH that were deleted etc?  I guess all the answers about the show are in this thread but I think it would take me a couple of years to read it all it is so huge lol...

[Guest elenskivios38]

1st i would like to congratulate all of us who leave comments in this forum...Yes  this drama is over but it remain

inprint in our hearts the beautiful ending they had.Happy ending what we all desire ! nice story and good casting.

 another master piece of Korean History though they change a lot ...the places,sweet mild but memorable love story

Never tired of watching it over and over again.   

[moniw18]

@elenskivios38-thank you!. It's nice to know that although this drama finished so long ago a lot of people still treasure it in their hearts 

[Guest elenskivios38]

Its Park Se Young brought me here.since i notice her in WGM i tried to browser all her dramas and learn more about her

and for me this is one of the drama.great love and historical story she had.Many YYnation members are re watching her 

previous drama.Imagine we came to more than 90thousand.post .And more post to come!

Nice to meet you! @mowin18 .Have a nice weekend!

 

 

[leeminhosny]

Spoiler

 

[moniw18]

@elenskivios38- thank you!! I am so sorry! I meant to reply to you after I read your post few weeks back but I obviously got distracted and forgot all about it! Park Se Young! YES!!! She was brilliant! I absolutely loved her portrayal of Noguk and in fact... please don't shoot me but in the first episodes I would have gladly shipped Choi Young and the Queen - they looked so beautiful together! But before anybody starts yelling at me - of course I absolutely loved the Choi Young & Eun Soo relationship as much as Gongmin and Noguk. 

@leeminhosny- thank you for the gifs - very cool! Whenever I start watching a drama (few years after everybody has finished lol!) I am always appreciative of people still posting pics and gifs for us newcomers :):)!

[darcydevenus]

Because of this drama, I have a four year standing hero-worship for Choi Young.  He is such an amazing person... and a little known/unknown... here.  Oh well.  We love him!!! That's all that matters.  Welcome newcomers!!! ^^

[jerboa83]

On 27/12/2015 at 0:18 PM, darcydevenus said:

 

Haha!!! The Tree... that's what I called it, and went there.  It was so pretty!!! I think it's one of my favourite places in Korea... the best thing about it?!  It would have been there at the time of the real CY.  I went up to it, and yeah.... it took forever to get up there. LOL!!!  I went the dangerous way... up some antique stairs.... and was so freaked out, but I was determined.  It's not actually in Buyeo, it's located on a mountain that's fairly far up, but once you see it, you can't miss it.  The tourist office people don't speak Engish, I am lucky that I can get by with chinese, so I was able to find what I wanted.  Anyways, it was an amazing experience.  Would I go again?!  I would love to... but be forewarned..... it's quite a few kilometers outside of the 'city'.... and the only way to get into the town is by car or bus... no trains go through there.  Still, I recommend it.  There is so much to see.... and i didn't get to see even most of it.  I'd need a few more days.... and a good place to sleep.  

 I went there in 2013. Such a beautiful place! 

[jerboa83]

An in-depth analysis of Song Ji Na's dramas and novels from a socio-political point of view:  https://serenamariabarbacetto.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/weed-and-feed-how-we-give-up-our-freedom-without-noticing-or-caring/

[leeminhosny]

 miss you