The Korean War, often referred to as the "Forgotten War," was a conflict that took place between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, supported by the United States and other allies. The war started on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea. The conflict arose from the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War, with Korea becoming divided after World War II. The North, under communist rule, sought to unify the country under its ideology, while the South, under a capitalist government, aimed for independence and democracy. The war saw significant involvement from the international community, particularly the United States, as part of its containment policy against communism. The UN Security Council passed a resolution, condemning the North Korean invasion and calling for member states to assist South Korea.
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And through a series of some sort of reflection, Jin Hee met a child version of So Jin which told her that she couldn t perform a procedure on Jin Hee and asked her to wake up. The portrayal of shamanism in this series, which closely related to asian culture and introduction of several spirits such as inugami brought the sense of belonging closer to a korean drama.
The UN Security Council passed a resolution, condemning the North Korean invasion and calling for member states to assist South Korea. Although the war officially lasted from 1950 to 1953, a ceasefire agreement signed in 1953 ended the active hostilities. However, a formal peace treaty was never signed, leaving North and South Korea technically still at war.
The Cursed Drama Review
Back with another drama to review. I don’t really have intention to review this one much in addition that there’s not many noteworthy screenshot that could be use for this review. So bear with me, this gonna be full of text reviews instead.
— Spoiler, proceed at your own risk —
The Cursed is a story of a shaman’s daughter, which was possessed by evil spirit, Inugami. Because of inugami’s nature as being vicious and love for hatred and curses, its power is extremely strong when performing procedure. Now here, is a bit explanation about procedure. The terms procedure used here, or perhaps curse itself is like a voodoo (just to familiarise people that are not used to asian kind of thing). The person performing the curse is called performer in this series, though most of them are shamans.
I love how the series started, accentuated on the asian kind of thing, which in this case shamanism in contrast to many different ways in the world. There are dramas that portray exorcism or fighting with super human power but most of them are more towards western-like instead of asian. The portrayal of shamanism in this series, which closely related to asian culture and introduction of several spirits such as inugami brought the sense of belonging closer to a korean drama.
The series evolved in every episode on how they are going to fight against the evil spirit within the body of a huge corporation CEO. Much to the disappointment however, the series keep playing cat and mouse game. The only real battle that was noteworthy to mention was only during the very first time So Jin performed the procedure on Jin Jong Hyun. Jin Kyung as the corporation shaman was well prepared at that time with Tsukumogami to fend off the Inugami attack, along with several other talismans. Tsukumogami was destroyed but the procedure rebound back to So Jin instead.
It’s probably pretty frustrating whenever Jin Hee tried to convince Sung Joon about the superstitious belief yet Sung Joon waived them all off. However, it come up interesting when Sung Joon finally look at the perspective of his wife to force Lee Hwan to spit up the truth.
While the momentum of the drama kicks off quite fast, again, its another drama that failed to keep that very momentum till the very end. The final episode and the final battle between So Jin and Jin Jong Hyun and his “armies” of shaman from all around the world is laughable in my opinion. The very first time So Jin performed the procedure on Jin Jong Hyun, the whole room shake and even Tsukumogami drum was destroyed, but against all these shaman from all around the world, the place didn’t shake or nothing spectacular happened aside from all the shaman performing the force field fell down one by one, leaving only Otomo.
The drama also in my view, failed to deliver as to how So Jin managed to connect with the inugami that enters Forest. What happened was Jin Hee asked So Jin to do the procedure on her to take the lead and defeat the inugami in Forest. And through a series of some sort of reflection, Jin Hee met a child version of So Jin which told her that she couldn’t perform a procedure on Jin Hee and asked her to wake up. So Jin also mentioned that she has connect with the inugami and will try to hold on to it. And thus, Otomo said the inugami has disappeared.
The concept of the drama came off very interesting, trying to showcase dark magic and procedure in asian society, which many of us in asia could relate. While the story was interesting at first, the momentum drops pretty quick with all the cat and mouse game. Let’s not forget, why Jin Kyung bother to hire henchmen to kill when she can simply perform procedure to do so. Those henchmen are extras I guess, which otherwise the story with the policemen won’t even correlate. Like, how do they even try to catch without a proof.
The death of Jin Kyung and Ju Hwan were reported with high content of anandamide in their brain. Anyone care to explain what does that indicates? Like, why bother mentioning when there’s no explanation in the drama itself?
There are not many dramas that brings forward the concept of shamanism and playing with talisman thing yet. I remember there was a korean movie Jeon Woo Chi which brought that element in, which later followed by the drama version. Regretfully, while the movie was extremely good at showcasing the elements, the drama version was extremely terrible at it, more towards playing with magic instead of talismans.
So far, the best at this concept is only Tokyo Raven, which is a japanese anime. Unbeatable with this concept.
The Korean War had devastating effects on both sides. It resulted in the loss of millions of lives, widespread destruction of infrastructure, and significant economic setbacks. The war also had significant social and political implications, both domestically and internationally. The conflict was marked by intense fighting, including major battles such as the Battle of Inchon and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. It also involved significant air and naval warfare, with several notable events, such as the bombing campaign on Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. The Korean War had a lasting impact on the Korean Peninsula, shaping the political and economic landscape of both North and South Korea. It further deepened the division between the two countries, leading to ongoing tension and occasional military clashes. Despite being overshadowed by other conflicts, the Korean War remains an important chapter in world history, representing the first major military confrontation between communist and capitalist powers during the Cold War. Its consequences continue to influence regional dynamics, including ongoing efforts to achieve peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula..
Reviews for "Korean Martial Arts: A Journey of Discipline and Self-Defense"
1. Kelly - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "The Cruse Korean". The plot was weak and predictable, and the characters were one-dimensional. I felt like I was watching a cliche-filled soap opera instead of a captivating mystery. The acting was also subpar, with many scenes feeling forced and unnatural. Overall, I would not recommend this film to anyone looking for a truly engaging and thought-provoking Korean movie.
2. Mike - 1 star - "The Cruse Korean" was a complete waste of time. The storyline was confusing and poorly executed, leaving me more frustrated than intrigued. The pacing was incredibly slow, and it felt like nothing was happening for the majority of the film. The characters were poorly developed, and I couldn't connect with any of them. The ending was also unsatisfying and left too many loose ends. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this one.
3. Lisa - 2 stars - I had high expectations for "The Cruse Korean", but unfortunately, it fell short. The film had an interesting premise, but the execution was lacking. The dialogue was often cheesy and the acting was subpar, making it difficult to get fully invested in the story. The plot twists felt forced and unrealistic, taking away from any sense of suspense or mystery. Overall, I found "The Cruse Korean" to be a forgettable and underwhelming experience.
4. David - 2.5 stars - "The Cruse Korean" had its moments, but as a whole, it failed to leave a lasting impression. The film had potential with its unique concept, but the execution felt lacking. The pacing was slow and the plot felt disjointed at times, making it difficult to fully understand what was happening. The performances were average, with some actors delivering stronger performances than others. Ultimately, "The Cruse Korean" left me feeling underwhelmed and wanting more.