Count of Myeongdong (2004)

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Overview

A docu-drama narrated by Jung Bo Suk that tells of the people and history of Myeongdong between 1953-1960, when it was at its height as the cultural centre of the country. It captures both the beauty and incredible tragedy that surrounded that period, with its many artistic innovations as well as the blood, sweat and tears of the people in the years following the Korean War.

Top Billed Cast

Cha Kwang-soo

Park In Hwan

Park Cheol-ho

Lee Bong Goo

Lee Jin-woo

Kim Soo Young

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A review by ParkMin

Written on April 3, 2024

It's an interesting take on the usual drama format, however, the mix between a documentary, drama and in-between narrations wasn't a successful formula. The narrations and brief interviews didn't add much value nor it enhanced the drama and its stories. There were a handful of stories running in parallel and most of them were weak and bland. Making them better intertwined could've solved some issu...

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