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Post by seven stars on Jul 5, 2006 13:21:54 GMT -5
IYSS finished in Philly this past weekend, much to the despair of us the Philly area K-Drama fans.
Watching IYSS was a moving experience for me. In my opinion this is the kind of story that can foster inner growth for the viewer. As I ponder the man and his legacy, a few thoughts come to mind...
Integrity is contagious
In devoted service... courage can easily be discovered
Love and life are fragile and more valuable than anything else.
Is it fair or right for any one group of people to believe themselves better than another?
There are many thoughts and questions on my mind. Naturally a figure like Yi Soon Shin inspires this manner of contemplation.
If any would care to join me for conversation along these lines I will be delighted.
-7S
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Post by Afleet Alex on Jul 5, 2006 21:49:50 GMT -5
Hi 7S, i agree completely, this show changed me, there is not many series that can completely affect and move so many people i think. Integrity is the main theme ( here i agree again, ) how can someone with so many obstacles from his early childhood on, face so much hardship and unfairness , and overcome everything for his love of the people and his country. The acting on the show was amazing, the scenery, I will miss this show very much and I am disappointed that we will not get to see the "making of" or the last 2 episodes with the actors and their experiences. I wish now that i spoke Korean ! I am learning slowly  This show and YSS the man will stay with me always. Afleet Alex. |
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Post by alofdc on Jul 10, 2006 21:14:17 GMT -5
I am impressed that the drama was well made enough to move the people who don't know about korean history and don't even speak Korean. The actor who played admiral Yi got the awards for the role (you know that already?) last year. And his nick was 100won (In korean currency 100 won coin has the face of admiral Yi ) which other actors called him because he played the role so realistically.
You got it right - It is amazing how a person with so much hardships overcame problems and lived such a great life. But what is more amazing was that he was not just a strong military leader but also intelligent enough to write great poems (and he wrote beautifully). Wish you could read his war diary (Amazing he wrote the diary every day) and biblio written by others. Drama could not tell all his story. The more you know about him, the more you will adore him!
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Post by Afleet Alex on Jul 10, 2006 21:49:26 GMT -5
Hi aolfdc, I actually read the Admiral's war diary as well as his notes to the court, and also Minister Yu Song-ryong's " Book of corrections" which i enjoyed very much too. YSS was a wonderful poet and writer, and there is a lot to admire about such a great man.
I am now starting to read " The Imjin War" by Samuel Hawley.
Anything i find on YSS and the time period he lived in is of interest to me.
AA.
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Post by alofdc on Aug 13, 2006 5:28:35 GMT -5
I am impressed by the fact that the drama was made well enough to deeply move the people who don't know about korean history and don't even speak Korean. The actor who played admiral Yi got the awards for the role (you know that already?) last year. And his nick was 100won (In korean currency 100 won coin has the face of admiral Yi ) which other actors called him because he played the role so realistically. You got it right - It is amazing how a person with so much hardships overcame problems and lived such a great life. But what is more amazing was that he was not just a strong military leader but also intelligent enough to write great poems (and he wrote beautifully). Wish you could read his war diary (Amazing he wrote the diary every day) and bios written by others. Drama could not tell all his story. The more you know about him, the more you will adore him! ~~~~~~~~~~ I wrote this before I read any postings in this board, but after I went thru the postings I realized how much admiral Yi was admired by the people regardless of whether they have Korean backgrounds or not. Like a few people mentioned here, he might be one of the greatest human being to have ever walked on the face of this earth! No need to say more. |
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Post by alofdc on Aug 13, 2006 5:49:53 GMT -5
By the way, I still have IYSS withdrawal tho I watched the last ep. almost one year ago (Wow already!). I have to admit. I'm very emotionally attached to this one & can't watch any drama without thinking about IYSS. When I do watch, I look for IYSS actors & compare actings etc. Ain't that quite serious? so people watch out  . |
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Post by carolvan on Oct 8, 2006 21:23:03 GMT -5
I really think that it is awesome that others were as inspired by this show as I was. I'm watching seoul 1945, and it is different, but good. But, YSS was amazing, AOW was pretty good as well. Emporer of the Sea was terrific, I bought the DVD set. I just think the power of the messages, the traditions of their history, is helpful for everyone to learn from and be inspired by. Let's hope WYBE will pick up a good one again after Seoul '45 is finished. These KHDs are really picking up steam in Hawaii and California, and they say what happens in the west will make its way east. Jet Li's latest movie had sub titles so it isn't a stretch to think that subtitled TV in primetime will happen. In the face of our times ahead, I think they will help us to get the strenght we will need to prevail.... nuff said.
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