So sue me, I am totally in love with Joongki's flared nostrils. I can't help it.
He sports this singular look throughout the entire first episode of 뿌리깊은나무 and I'm still floored.
Sure, this spazz is coming in toooo late despite my anticipation of Joongki's role ... Been really busy the entire October (gmarket 때문에) but I finally got around to watching this.
I think I'm instantly hooked on the drama if only because of the undoubtedly most drop-dead gorgeous king ever in a historical series! The screencaps were almost automatic. Capturing Joongki's close-ups helps me not break out into hysterical kyaaaaaaaa's in the middle of the heavy storyline...
Now, folks reading all this spazzing might not get the correct idea about this new historical drama. I do think I've seen my fair share of historical dramas from the epic Dae Jang Geum to the not so recent Dong Yi. Up front, 뿌리깊은나무 Deep-Rooted Tree is quite different because it gives a mystic sci-fi impression which is definitely not very traditional of these historical pieces. I get a CSI/Heroes-feel to it. And this is probably one of the most awkward comparisons ever but I fail at envisioning anything better as I am detached from most of the US series lately. Bottom line is, if Deep Rooted Tree aimed for a fresh first episode, I'm saying it clearly and cleanly achieved it. I am also not minding having Jang Hyuk open the drama with his devilish good looks ... but maybe more on that later.
I obviously cannot do a fair review about Joongki's acting except to say that some people might not love the flared nostrils as much as I dig it. But I still have to say that Joongki played his pathetically helpless role to perfection. You almost want to shake him senseless from his powerless scenes ... but yeah, that's just me being too involved.
Looking forward to the next episodes and more Joongki ...
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