October 21, 2012

Arang and the Magistrate


Categories: Movies
Genre: Korean Drama

cr: image from Hancinema

I decided to watch this drama because of Shin Min Ah as I love her so much as Gumiho in My GF is a Gumiho. This sageuk drama tells about a ghost Arang who lost her memory and ask the Magistrate to help her find the truth about her death.

I enjoyed watching every episode. The the suspense, humor, the tears, the music and not to mention the action scenes are all great. The Shaman and Dol Sae are so perfect for each other. I had many funny scenes with them, also the Shaman character is so funny, especially when she is with Dol Sae. Her facial expressions are funny. Lee Joon Ki’s (Magistrate Kim Eun Ho) action scenes are always at its best (for me), aside from the fact that he doesn’t use a stunt to do it, plus this cool sound track played during his fight scenes. I just love that. He is more attractive during fight scenes. I usually watch this around 1AM, sometimes I get goosebumps watching the horror scenes and would refrain from looking at the mirror and the windows. (haha)

I was also satisfied how the drama ended. It seems everyone had a deserving ending. The evil fairy was destroyed by his Grim Reaper brother who also killed himself after he killed her sister. The magistrate’s mother was killed by his own son but was thankful because she was freed from torture. The Shaman became successful and Dol Sae became the Magistrate. They named their Son Eun Ho. Both Arang and the Magistrate died after they discover how Arang died. The magistrate sacrificed himself for Arang so she can go to heaven even it meant hell for him. Moo Yeong was reincarnated as a goat by the Jade Emperor and was given as a gift to Hades. Ju Wal who committed suicide by jumping off the cliff where he throws Lee Seo Rim’s body became a grim reaper. Lord Choi was killed by his assistant and became a ghost. Both Arang and the Magistrate where reincarnated but this time, Eun Ho is the one with memory loss. I just love the ending for everyone.

Well, I think I’m gonna miss this drama. And probably next year, I’m gonna watch this again. It’s all worth my time! It is surely on the Top for my favorite drama. Congratulations to all who made this drama successful. :)