MBC Drama Thank You 고맙습니다 (2007) rebroadcasted on AZN TV

MBC Drama Thank You 고맙습니다 (2007) rebroadcasted on AZN TV

MBC Drama Thank You
장혁 張赫 Jang Hyuk currently making his first American film with Singaporean actress Fann Wong 范文芳 in America called "Dance of the Dragon". Before before doing that, his first production post his return from his military service (along the same time as Song Seung Hun 송승헌) his comeback 16 episode drama with MBC was "THANK YOU" 고맙습니다 Komapseumnida a big hit with the Korean audiences earlier this year.

AZN Rebroadcast it this time in the 9-10:30pm slot (EST) last night. I missed the first episode again! (The first time around my sister did not like it and told me not to watch it. I was in the midst of my "COFFE PRINCE" 커피프린스 1호점 marathon at that point back in September). I am glad they are repeating it as I can watch it again.

"Thank You" is a touching Korean Drama about a troubled young man Dr. Min Gi-Suh who goes to Blue Island to escape his past. The love of his life died in his arms, he has a troubled past, but he is also a talented doctor. Her final wish was to have him apologize to a young mother and daughter for her unknowingly giving"tainted" blood donation to the little girl. There he meets the simple but pretty single mom Lee Young Shin who rents out a room to him during his stay. She struggles because her daughter is HIV positive- the very cute and optimistic 8 year old Bom. She is the daughter of her first love Choi Suk-Hyun, but Young Shin refuses to acknowledge this fact. Young Shin and Bom live with her father Mr. Lee (Lee Byoung Gook). He has Alzheimer's and gets upset if he is not addressed as Mr. Lee. Plus he only remembers Young Shin's deceased brother and wife and does not recognize Bom as his granddaughter or Young Shin as his daughter.

In this drama the arrogant Dr. Min Gi-Suh learned that his life is not half that bad. He is around Young Shin and realizes he is very lucky. Due to her positive outlook despite many life adversities, he sees the beauty of her soul. Meanwhile, her first love Choi Suk-Hyun realizes his affections for Young Shin once more after Dr. Min Gi-Suh's interest in Young Shin.
I really loved the little girl who played Bom. She was a bright light throughout the drama with her infectious smile and sunny personality. This drama is different from the tearjerker romances and crazy dating dramas. After his absence from dramas, Jang Hyuk here did an amazing job and added a mature air to his performance as the troubled Min Gi Suh. For his fans, he is still appealing as ever. Gong Hyo Jin as Young Shin does a great job. Big departure from her role in "Ruler of your World" or "Sang Doo go to School". She is not the conventional Kdrama beauty but she does have the acting chops for this role.
I am glad I am having another chance to catch this drama.

CAST:
Min Gi-suh (29) / Jang Hyuk 장혁 (Success Story of a Bright Girl 명랑소녀 성공기)
Lee Young-shin (27) / Gong Hyo-jin 공효진 (Sang Doo go to School 상두야,학교가자!)
Lee Bom (Sam-wol, 8) / Suh Shin-aeChoi Suk-hyun (29) / Shin Sung-rok 신성록Mr. Lee (Lee Byung-gook, 70) / Shin Gu 신구