Korean Dramas and Movies

Pinocchio (2014-2015)

Profile

Writer: Park Hye-Ryun

Network: SBS

Episodes: 20 

Release Date: November 12, 2014 - January 15, 2015

Genre: Romace, Drama

Plot

As a child, Ha-Myeong (Lee Jong-Suk) grew up in a family with his firefighter father, mother and older brother. Ha-Myeong and his older brother (Yoon Gyun-Sang) both possess higher than normal intellect and are proud of their father. A fire at a waste facility though destroys his family. His mother dies a short time later and Ha-Myeong ends up being scooped out of the ocean by an unknown man (Byun Hee-Bong). The man that pulls Ha-Myeong out of the ocean is the grandfather of In-Ha (Park Shin-Hye). In-Ha's grandfather believes Ha-Myeong is his eldest son Dal-Po, who died 30 years ago. Ha-Myeong is then adopted by In-Ha's grandfather and his name is changed to Dal-Po. In-Ha and Dal-Po now live together as uncle and niece, although they are in the same age range. In-Ha has a Pinocchio Syndrome. Whenever she lies she gets the hiccups. In-Ha and Dal-Po get along well until Dal-Po learns that In-Ha's mother (Jin Kyung) is the reporter that covered the waste facility fire that destroyed his family. Dal-Po tries to distance himself from In-Ha, but he also develops feelings for her. Years later, Dal-Po and In-Ha's family are now living in Seoul. In-Ha attempts to become a reporter like her mother. In-Ha meets her mother for the first time in years at a job interview for MSC Broadcasting Station. Her mother is the person giving her the job interview. In-Ha though fails the job interview. Her mother rejects her because of her Pinocchio Syndrome. Dal-Po is now driving a taxi to support their family. One day, Dal-Po meets In-Ha's mother and decides to become a reporter.

Thoughts

Okay, this drama is one of my favorites. Dal-Po and In-Ha aren't like the regular kdrama couples(I can't explain it, you just have to watch it). They both are hard working and determined to get what they want. There is a love triangle forming and I feel so bad for Seo Bum Jo cause he just wants some loving. I love the plot, I can't explain it well but it shows us how words can impact someone tremendously and even end lives. There weren't really a lot of moments where I wanted to cry, but definitely wanted to slap some sense into some. My gosh, In-Ha's mom I just wanted to *makes slapping sounds*, she comes through though. The twist and turns you go through, just when you think you know who it is(BAM)it's not. 

My rating: 10/10

Ending: 10/10

Playlist Songs I Loved: (Pinocchio by Roy Kim) (Only One For You by Kim Bo Kyung)