larus Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Rugal: Episodes 1-2 Open Thread by missvictrix Vigilante justice, my favorite. OCN might not make the most well-rounded dramas, but I’m here expecting some stylized storytelling, gratuitous gunfire, and awesomely choreographed fight scenes — and hey, they delivered that. Here’s what Rugal’s premiere week was like. EPISODES 1-2 WEECAP Rugal opens with the tragic (and grotesque) moment that changes everything for our hero. While happy wedding footage plays on the TV, police officer KANG KI-BUM (Choi Jin-hyuk), lies bloody on the floor. He’s beaten to a pulp, but more importantly, his eyes have been gouged out (thank you, broadcasting rules, for blurring the details of this gore). His wife is on the other side of the room, dead. The culprit? A powerful organization known as Argos. It’s quite the scene, and note, to start on, but that’s the basic premise of Rugal. We’ve got a justice-loving hero (a favorite kind of role for Choi Jin-hyuk, surely) who’s just had everything taken away from him. What more is there for him to lose? What else is there to drive him forward besides revenge? It’s a typical setup, yes, but it’s been used successfully for centuries, really, so let’s see where they take it. more http://www.dramabeans.com/2020/03/rugal-episodes-1-2-open-thread/ ***** Dong Hyun Bae To Join The Cast Of OCN’s “Rugal” TV/Film Mar 31, 2020 by K. Z Actor Dong Hyun Bae is joining the fray between terrorists and a group of bio-technologically enhanced secret operatives in OCN’s drama “Rugal.” The drama, which is based on a webtoon by the same name, premiered on March 28 and stars Choi Jin Hyuk, Jo Dong Hyuk, Jung Hye In, and Park Sun Ho, among others. Dong Hyun Bae, who is the older brother of BIGBANG’s Taeyang, joins the cast in the role of Lee Jae Han, the leader of a popular jazz team. According to OCN, Lee Jae Han leaves the stage behind after an incident, leaving viewers wondering how his role will impact the coming story. Dong Hyun Bae has appeared in a variety of different genres, from 2019’s suspense thriller “Trap” to the romantic comedy “Issue Makers,” among many others. https://www.soompi.com/article/1391410wpp/dong-hyun-bae-to-join-the-cast-of-ocns-rugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameera Ali Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Spoiler He got a excellent taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoonShiYoonFan Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Park Sun Ho looks really buff in here. His character looks very childish, and his battery pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongski Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Hello my soompier friends! I'm here.. and going crazy over lockdown.. as we all are, I suppose. But we have to follow what gvt says to to stop the spread of Covid virus..sooo I hope all of you are taking care of your health.. And since we're home we can binge dramas. I just finished the two episodes. I have this is nagging question. So they have artificial chips implant inside their bodies.. in KB case, he's got artificial eyes, he can still cry w/o affecting the eyes? I just the eyes were micro eyes. Though I know there was a chp also inside his body. Well the other three Rugal members have microchips in their bodies. The guy in prison....the one who works for argos, the onme who thew the belt, he also has microchip powers? Park Sung Woong character is evil. Shot here. Shot there. Kill a person point range. I guess I wasn't expecting that villian of role. I like watching him in dramas - Remember, Life On Mars, HMSFTS /WTDCYN/ and now this one. I'll be honest, I like that it's OCN and it's revenge, thriller ( my fav genre). Not so fond of sci-fi, fantasy part though. But I like the fighting scenes, CJH and PSW and... whoever is that actor with the the wow body! the one who stop the elevator. Me likes. So yeah I'll continue to watch. Here's hoping it will sustain my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyon Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Watched the second episode, and I can concur with others on this thread that Jo Dong Hyuk (actor who plays Han Tae Woong) has a SMOKING hot body.... Where has this guy been hiding before? I think the second episode was more cohesive than the first, even though I am trying to not be annoyed by some plot holes. Park Sung Woong is doing a great job as the villain, and I like the Rugal team as a whole. Even though I really love Choi Jin Hyuk, his role portrayal in this drama could be a bit more varied from his usual acting. I wish he would "push the envelope" a little bit, as he tends to play the same role over and over again. I feel like I have seen this character many times before (Tunnel, The Last Empress). He is really great in the action scenes though, and his body is really hot too. So I am not complaining too much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taeunfighting Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 @Ameera Ali Thank you for showering us with your gifs! Team Rugal all looked so HOT getting out the van. It was one of my favorite scenes. And Gwang Cheol asking Ki Beom where he got his leather jacket.... I him so much. @jongski Hope you and everyone else are taking care and staying healthy as well. I loved Park Sung Woong in HMSFtS and LoM...so I am amazed with his ability to play such an evil baddie here. I am rooting for team Rugal, but because of him, I am finding the inner workings of the mafia-like/villainous organization quite fascinating to watch as well. @partyon I liked the story better with the second episode. As you said, it was more cohesive. I only know Jo Dong Hyuk from Bad Guys (also by OCN from 2014). It was recently recommended to me. He was awesome there. Loving him here as well. He totally had me with the elevator scene. I don't I think I need to say much about Choi Jin Hyuk, but agree that he's great with the action scenes. He always dazzles me with his smiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booha Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 **So far I enjoyed Rugal. It reminded me of my favorite action movie, the Mission Impossible series, especially MI1 Rugal team shows very promising chemistry like the MI team. I know at the start MI team members are already specialized professionals whereas Rugal starts with a collection of regular people who will over time grow into a super team. Looking forward to see them grow up together and lean on each other so they will not lose sight of humanity and realize a super bio-weapon is only a tool. On 3/31/2020 at 10:16 AM, jongski said: Hello my soompier friends! I'm here.. and going crazy over lockdown.. as we all are, I suppose. But we have to follow what gvt says to to stop the spread of Covid virus..sooo I hope all of you are taking care of your health.. And since we're home we can binge dramas. I just finished the two episodes. I have this is nagging question. So they have artificial chips implant inside their bodies.. in KB case, he's got artificial eyes, he can still cry w/o affecting the eyes? I just the eyes were micro eyes. Though I know there was a chp also inside his body. Well the other three Rugal members have microchips in their bodies. .... a good point about KKB’s tears hehe Yeah the char description only mentions about the artificial intelligence with KKB’s artificial eyes but not about artificial tears. Maybe PD felt ML without tears might not work well. Maybe the tears we are seeing are (virtual) emotional tears… haha You know we can’t be too logical with this kind of action theme drama. Best just toss my brain in the temporary holding pen and blissfully ride around on the back of KKB’s motorcycle haha On 3/30/2020 at 8:27 PM, Ameera Ali said: @booha thanks god , that Oppa giving us fan services to help with home lockdown I hope someone reminds PD about this must-fan-service. We want more. Mixture of binge watching dramas and covid hysteria made my head tunnel down into crazy kdrama land Spoiler kdrama happy ending Rugal opening making Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 15 hours ago, jongski said: Park Sung Woong character is evil. Shot here. Shot there. Kill a person point range. I guess I wasn't expecting that villian of role. I like watching him in dramas - Remember, Life On Mars, HMSFTS /WTDCYN/ and now this one. Hwang Deuk-Gu is not only villain, he is the crazy villain. I was expected to see a dangerous villain but I was surprised how crazy he is. ***** http://www.intronews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=406385 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booha Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20200402084308810 http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=1341204 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booha Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 "Choi Jin-hyuk X Park Sung-woong X Han Ji-wan, Unexpected link…How will things turn out?" https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20200403090759993 for Park Sun-ho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imgreatgal Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Finally caught up with both ep1 and 2, am mostly here for Choi Jin Hyuk but i must say i enjoyed the drama so far. Looks like its battle between Argos and Rugal the former being the bad guys headed by HDG and i assume will see more of these 'bionic humans or what do you call it cyborg?'. The guy who confessed killing Jin must have been sent by HDG, wow! can't believe he would self destruct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booha Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Superhero Choi Jin Hyuk Faces Off Against Ultimate Villain Park Sung Woong In “Rugal” Drama Preview Apr 3, 2020 by E. Cha OCN’s “Rugal” has unveiled a sneak peek of a thrilling confrontation from its upcoming episode! Spoiler On the latest episode of “Rugal,” a suicide bomber who was seemingly sent by Hwang Deuk Goo (Park Sung Woong) delivered a mysterious message before blowing himself up right before Kang Ki Bum (Choi Jin Hyuk)’s eyes. In the drama’s upcoming third episode, Rugal will use the clues left behind by the mysterious terrorist as they embark on an exciting hunt to track down Argos and Hwang Deuk Goo. Meanwhile, as Kang Ki Bum remains hot on Hwang Deuk Goo’s trail, internal conflicts will arise within Argos as its members begin fighting for power. Spoiler In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming episode, Kang Ki Bum—who now has superpowers after being resurrected using Rugal’s biotechnology—points a gun at Hwang Deuk Goo after they happen to cross paths. The tension is palpable as the vengeful Kang Ki Bum glares fiercely at his nemesis, and even the normally imperturbable Hwang Deuk Goo appears slightly shaken, wearing a frown as he stares back at the newly created superhero. The producers of “Rugal” commented, “The confrontation between Kang Ki Bum and Hwang Deuk Goo is a crucial event that signifies the true beginning of the conflict between Rugal and Argos.” “There will continue to be unpredictable twists as the plot unfolds,” they continued. “Above all else, please look forward to the ‘charisma battle’ between Choi Jin Hyuk and Park Sung Woong.” Spoiler The next episode of “Rugal” will air on April 4 at 10:50 p.m. KST. https://www.soompi.com/article/1392282wpp/superhero-choi-jin-hyuk-faces-off-against-ultimate-villain-park-sung-woong-in-rugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40somethingahjumma Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 The Six Million Dollar Man meets Robocop with resonances of Chuck. For a moment there when they were downloading data into KGB's eyes, I thought he was going to mutter "I know kung fu!" I really like it. The first couple of episodes are pretty much the standard superhero origins set-up. But that's not a criticism necessarily. The fight scenes in particular have a slick graphic novel feel to it. Not surprised at all to hear that it's an adaptation of a webtoon. Stylistically that's pretty obvious. Then there are the names: Rugal, Argos, Hospital K. Sounds like something right out of a superhero graphic novel.The Rugal vs Argos side of things reminded me of The Man from UNCLE although this is far more violent and quite bleak. Evidently the police force is riddled with moles. Even a safehouse isn't "safe" from the tentacles of Argos. All very Batman-like. I'm so pleased to see Jo Dong-hyuk in this. I haven't seen him in anything since Bad Guys although he's done the odd cameo here and there. But he's very suave as usual and hot. I already like his character... probably more than Choi Jin-hyuk's, who is too much of a hot head. He should really understand the stakes better than anyone considering what he's already been through. Anyway, he seems a lot more focused after Episode 2 so there's hope for him yet. Park Soong-won is fantastic as usual. I didn't think his character, who was doing all the dirty work, was content just to be somebody's running dog especially when the master was trying to put it down. It feels like there are serious tensions within Argos and the previous chairman was the glue that held them together. Now it's just his money that's keeping them together... momentarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameera Ali Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I loved to watch how Gi Beom uses his powers , he look so good looking & athletic ( I am not disappointed at all ) Spoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I know I said I was going to wait till the episodes finishing airing before continuing, but I watched it anyways lol. Anyways, I think this is my favorite episode so far. At first I was a bit iffy on Ki Beoms character, but after watching the latest episode he jumped up to my favorite character. His conflict with the Deuk-gu has electrifying chemistry. Also I'm curious if Taewoong likes Mina? What was that look he gave during Mina and KB's training scene? Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameera Ali Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Writer please : I can’t ship one woman with all of them If I do it’ll be The bachelor not Rugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taeunfighting Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Episode 3 was great. I have to say the action scenes are executed really well. I'm really impressed. It was cool that Ki Beom and Deuk Gu finally met face to face. Their fight scene was fantastic. Never thought I'd ever see Park Sung Woong move like that. I had a weird feeling about Leader Choi because of the actor who plays him. Does it seem like he's in on it with the bad guys? It would make sense as how Director Gu may have been kidnapped. I wonder if Choi Ye Won will somehow end up helping Ki Beom/Rugal tap into Argos later. In exchange, I feel that he could help her get out of Deuk Gu's control. I had thought of Gwang Cheol as cute and adorable, but it turns out...he's quite manly as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booha Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 [MV] 한승희 - Never Cry [루갈 OST Part.1 (RUGAL OST Part.1)] [MV] KLAZY - 타인의 눈 [루갈 OST Part.2 (RUGAL OST Part.2)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsj3n Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 So is Hwang Deuk-gu another one with artificial parts or chips in his body? Else why is he obsessed with the x-men experiment? And.... I'm sorry to say but Kang Gi Beom's rashlessness is getting on my nerve. Aargh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Yohanes Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Why i have feeling that Gi beom wife still alive Ye won will work together with gi beom to defeat dok chul Tae woong final goal is to be the leader of argos Mi Na will be vital for gi beom to achieve his revenge. Reading mi na and gwang choel description, i see that theyll be on life death situation and will be save by gi beom. Gi beom and taewong will be a rival and i dont think it will end in good term. I know some is on reach but i think some is possible lets see what happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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