[Drama 2017] Saimdang, Light's Diary 사임당, 빛의 일기

[gerrytan8063]

Some reading whom Yi Gyeom character is loosely based on

Ui Seong Gun (宜城君) Yi Gyeom (이겸, 李岒). He was suppose to be the grandson of Gwi Seong Gun Yi Jun (귀성군 이준, 龜城君 李浚, 1441- 1479). It was said that he was involves & credit for supressing in the Revolt of Yi Si Ae (이시애의 난, 李施愛 의 亂?-1467) in 1467 although there s rumours of accusation of conspire

Yi Si Ae was the Governor of Horyeong, uprising or revolt against the government to protest excessive interference by Central government in local affairs with the Jurchen assistance

I don't know why the Chinese subtitles had wrote his name as "李謙" when it clearly stated Yi Gyeom as "李岒"

After Yi Gyeom painted the Mother Dog & her Puppies (Mo Gyeon Do, 모견도,母犬圖)

This painting is painted by Yi Am ( 이암, 李巖, 1499-1566)

Yi Am was indeed the Great Grandson of Sejong the Great & Grandson to Sejong the Great 4th son Grand Prince Imyeong Yi Gu (임영대군 이구,臨瀛大君 李璆 1420-1469). It is said that he also painted the portrait of Jungjong

[libra55]

On 10.02.2017 at 0:15 PM, gerrytan8063 said:

@liddi

  Reveal hidden contents

" the Hangul text hidden within the memoirs was actually written by her when she travels back into the past, proof that SJY was there and lived Saimdang's life one time or another. "

It is a farewell poem name Farewell to Love from John Donne (Jon Deon, 존 던,約翰·多恩. 1573-1631), a 16 century English poet which was Seo Ji Yun favourite poem

It looks like she is leaving clues for herself

 

@andy78

" both SS and JY will be in danger...Min is still searching SS...Will MIN wife betray SS again? "

She had to exercise caution as she too was an eye witness to the Eunpyeongsa Temple massacre & she is living in fear with Min, knowing what he is capable of......

 

[Mari95]

(News Focus) Can a re-edit save 'Saimdang' from its downward spiral?

2017/02/14 16:22

• By Chang Dong-woo and Youn Go-eun

SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- Unless you've managed expectations, by now its safe to say that "Saimdang, Memoir of Colors," SBS TV's ambitious fantasy period drama starring Lee Young-ae, has yielded underwhelming results.

The 30-episode show centers on Shin Saimdang (1504-1551), Korea's maternal icon associated with raising the Korean Confucian scholar Yulgok of the Joseon Dynasty. The series made headlines for bringing Lee of the famed show "Daejanggeum" back to TV for the first time in 14 years.

A promotional image for "Saimdang, Memoir of Colors" provided by SBS TV (Yonhap)

"Saimdang" actually kicked off strong, with first two episodes scoring 15.6 percent and 16.3 percent nationwide viewerships, respectively.

But its ratings dropped for three-straight broadcasts until rebounding slightly in last week's episode six. And as the show bled viewers, many have gravitated towards rival office comedy series "Good Manager" on KBS 2TV.

Thus "Saimdang" clearly has a serious issue at hand, a "too big to fail" problem for the network, especially with 24 episodes remaining for the show being broadcast simultaneously in many parts around the world.

So what do the showrunners do? They decided to re-edit the entirety of the series for a much more engaging and impactful viewing experience.

According to SBS TV, the show has been re-edited up to episode 14.

"We are editing the show so that it has more impact. We are revising and complementing the plot to lift its tempo and also rearranging episodes," an official at SBS TV said.

This composite image captured from SBS TV's "Saimdang, Memoir of Colors" shows the series' main cast. (Yonhap)

Reworking "Saimdang" won't be an easy task, to say the least. The series' plot moves along two different time lines -- one in modern day and one in Joseon era when the actual Shin Saimdang lived -- and is supposedly intricately interwoven.

Aesthetically, "Saimdang" is shot beautifully, showcasing some of the most picturesque cinematography in recent TV shows. And watching Lee glow back on TV in a hanbok is a rare treat in itself.

But at the same time, many have complained that the plot was slow and disconnected, even raising issues with the performance of actress Park Hye-soo, who played the young Shin Saimdang.

The show's team is betting big that an edit rework will rejuvenate the show.

"The plot will pick up the pace with the appearance of Song Seung-heon (Lee's counterpart) and a discord structure set in place," a person involved in the production said.

This promotional image provided by SBS TV shows actor Song Seung-heon as Lee Gyeom in "Saimdang, Memoir of Colors." (Yonhap)

Song plays Saimdang's Joseon Dynasty admirer Lee Gyeom, a fictional character created for the show. Song has been credited for the boosting the show's rating in episode six.

In order to add momentum, SBS TV last week made the series' first four episodes available free online until Monday, while airing a special daytime episode last week recapping the plot to-date for latecomers to the series.

SBS TV said the free shows and the special episode were to help viewers better understand the plot and assure them that the "Saimdang" story will begin in earnest from this week.

 

[quockhanh45]

If they want create  two different time lines, they can do like this: first ep is full of mordern scenes and epilogue is historical scene. Ep 2~29 is full of historical scene with epilogue are mordern scenes (epilogue can long 5~7 minutes). And Ep 30 is half of modern and historical.scenes.
It will make the story more easy to understand 

[Cosmo-Girl]

I want to thank you all especially @gerrytan8063 for all the historical explanations. I did learn a lot from you all. I do like the show even though it is a little bit slow for me. I hope with the recent editing, it will pick up the pace. 

[gerrytan8063]

@quockhanh45 @liddi

" Where you get this version? I thought this drama was ban in China "

For those who like to know that the "alternative" version (sold rights & original editing) to this drama comes from Taiwan ( the alternative clips that @liddi gives in "photobucket" format, the subtitles are done in traditional Chinese font & not the Mainland China simplified form, hence the episode from Mainland Chinese streaming sites are the current as to what SBS (re-edit) is broadcasting in Korea, while if you can view the Taiwan streaming sites, you will be able to see the alternative version

I have yet to watch the OH!K Channel version of this drama which I have it on my Pay TV whether they are broadcasting the "sold rights" version or SBS version

I assume that the English sub version is also currently broadcasting the SBS version

[andy78]

10 hours ago, gerrytan8063 said:

@quockhanh45 @liddi

" Where you get this version? I thought this drama was ban in China "

For those who like to know that the "alternative" version (sold rights & original editing) to this drama comes from Taiwan ( the alternative clips that @liddi gives in "photobucket" format, the subtitles are done in traditional Chinese font & not the Mainland China simplified form, hence the episode from Mainland Chinese streaming sites are the current as to what SBS (re-edit) is broadcasting in Korea, while if you can view the Taiwan streaming sites, you will be able to see the alternative version

I have yet to watch the OH!K Channel version of this drama which I have it on my Pay TV whether they are broadcasting the "sold rights" version or SBS version

I assume that the English sub version is also currently broadcasting the SBS version

thank you  @gerrytan8063 for all the historical explanations and updates...i can't wait to read your thoughts later after you'll watch today ep

[andy78]

Started...Min and SS youngest son...SS watches Min scared...thanks God he did not recognized her SS warner her son never to go near that man again SS has bad dreams...screams her husband asked her what is happening

[andy78]

Min realized SS item and Gyeum PAINTIG are similar...Min is informed about Gyeum past...Min oredered his minion to find that woman from Gyeum past ...SS behind  a tree...wrote him a letter to be carreful not to trust MIN...He is reading a letter ...Gyeum is investigating Min

[andy78]

Min wife heard Gyeum and his friend talking...wonders what is he doing there ...SS husband brought a box home ...thinks he did a great business...seems he did something wrong again...Min wife still has Gyeum pen ...more flashbacks ,the day she met Min and start working in his house

[andy78]

Min realized she is smart ...more then that offered her body to him and promised she will give him sons ...we watch her taking off her dress in front of him

Back to SEOL 2016 JY and SH WORKING TOGETHER...They are beeing watch by that jerk spies ...they inform him about JY and SH meetings ...friend found something interesting and called JY

[andy78]

MIN JH RECOGNIZED JY FRIEND FROM A SCHOOL ALBUM...SHE CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY IS THAT POEM WRITTEN THERE MIN JH ARRIVED AND CONFRONTS JY ...SH CAME IN JUST IN TIME GAVE JY FRIEND TIME TO HIDE THAT OBJECT ...MIN WARNED THE TEAM

[andy78]

SH BROUGHT THEM TO A NEW PLACE WHERE THEY CAN DO THEIR SECRET RESEARCH ...OUR TRIO IS EATING TOGETHER ..A GIRL CAME IN ...FAT FRIEND ASKED HIM WHO  IS she  HAN SISTER HIS ANSWER WAS...SH IS READING THE DIARY...BACK TO JOSEON

[andy78]

WOW GYEUM IS SO HANDSOME...WOMEN CAN'T TAKE THEIR EYES FROM HIM ...MIN WIFE AND HER FRIENDS ..SS SON IS SPYING THE SCHOOL...TEACHER IS HEARING HIM

HE RECOGNIZED HIM AS SHIM MH GRANDSON ...HE IS HAPPY ...OMG MIN WIFE SAW HIM IS BEEING MEAN AND RUDE WITH THE BOY WOW LOVE THE BOY HE ANSWERED BACK TO HIM

[andy78]

MIN WIFE IS TALKING WITH HER SON TEACHER...I REALLY DISLIKE HER...SEEMS SHE FORGOT WHO SHE WAS...SHE WARNED THE TEACHER WE SEE HER GIVING MONEY TO THE SCHOOL DIRECTOR ...IS SHE BUYING HER SON GRADES?

GYEUM IS WATCHING SS YOUGEST SON FROM FAR ...THE BOY IS REALLY GOOD ALREADY KNOWS TO WRITE ...HIS BROTHER CAME FOR HIM

[andy78]

SS KIDS ON STREETS PLAYING?ARE THEY TRYING TO STEAL FOOD ?WE SEE THE KIDS IN ACTION ...STEALING...MERCHANT CAME AND INFORMED SS ABOUT WHAT THEY DID

WOW MERCHANT WATCHES SS FASCINATED HE ENDED GIVING THEM THE FOOD ...SS PUNISHED THEM ...SS HUSBAND TRYING TO DEFEND THEM KIDS ARE UPSET FOR BEEING POOR AND HUNGRY...

[andy78]

SS,HER MAID HUSBAND AND KIDS WALKING ...ARRIVE ON A HILL SS MENTIONED HER DAD ...ASKED THEM TO CLOSE THEIR EYES ...TO IMAGINE SOMETHING

[andy78]

SS MADE THEM SMILLE GAVE THEM HOPE AWESOME MOM...HER HUSBAND SMILLES ...THINKS SHE IS GREAT...PLAYING NEAR RIVER HAPPY...FAMILLY DAY ...I HOPE HER HUSBAND WILL NEVER KNOW WHO IS THE MAN SHE REALLY LOVES

GYEUM IS MEETING SHIN MH FRIEND,THE TEACHER ...THEY ARE GOOD FRIENDS IT SEEMS ...TALKING ABOUT THAT CHILD...I THINK IS ABOUT SS SON

[andy78]

TEACHER CAME TO SS HOUSE...I BET GYEUM ASKED HIM TO HELP THE BOY ...I THINK TEACHER WILL WANT SS SON TO GO TO SCHOOL...TEACHER KNEW  GRANDAD...SS SAID WILL THINK ABOUT IT

[andy78]

FAMILLY MEETING...SS HAS TO DECIDE SOMETHING...HER SON IS REALLY GOOD ...WATCHES HIM SLEEPING...SS LOOKS SO SAD...