If you ask people about a Korean actors, I'm pretty sure majority of them would mention the name Lee Min-ho. Why not? He's a global superstar because of his undeniably attractive physical appearance, magnetic charm and impressive acting skills. He has done a lot of memorable projects which became phenomenal hits. There's no doubt why his recent drama became a trending topic among kdrama lovers. You might wanna read this too.

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The Legend of the Blue Sea, which was aired last year, became an instant hit the moment it released its first episode. It was able to maintain its popularity up until the finale, leaving a mark on the history of Korean dramas. It was inspired from a famous Korean legend which started on the Joseon era. This Korean drama follows the story of a con-artist and a mermaid who fell in love with him and travelled across the ocean to find him. The story grew intense when they started to tackle reincarnation. It turned out that the two of them were already connected on their past lives. History repeated itself as trials started to test their love. Determined to make their lovestory different from the tragic ending of their past lives, they bravely faced the challenges and fought the villains beside each other.


The quality of this Korean drama is something to look forward to. The cinematography was impressive, most notably on the first few episodes. The special effects were also excellent. But the lead stars' portrayal of their characters was what made the show more beautiful. The heroine provided a huge source of tears and laughter to the viewers. She is not just a celebrity or an actress, she is a brilliant artist! She knows how to get through people's heart through her acting.

Moreover, the script was brilliantly-written. The transition of the scenes between the present time and Joseon era and how they connected them was apparently well-thought and simply mind-blowing. The pacing was also ideal since there were no filler scenes meant to lengthen the story. The plot was very rich, combining romance, comedy, suspense and fantasy into one. The best part was the genres used on the show were utilized well. There was an equal amount of everything which resulted to a unique and remarkable storyline.

The Legend of the Blue Sea is a Korean drama you shouldn't miss. It has a huge amount of entertainment value. It will make you think, make conclusions and theories, it will surprise you in a lot of ways and will leave you with a justifiable and satisfying ending.

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