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On the back of the finale of Fated to Love You, I’d like to say that the show will stay in my memory as the drama with the best character interpretations. It features the reunion of Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara, who starred together in Successful Story of a Bright Girl ten years ago. While Fated‘s plot is nothing out of the ordinary, the characters are really what steal the show and cement it as one of my favourite dramas ever.
If you’ve seen the Taiwanese version, you’d have a good sense of the plot – a one night stand, a pregnancy, a forced marriage, and then, a miscarriage. Cue angst with a capital ‘a’. Despite its homage to the original, the Korean producers have taken liberties with the the story, weaving an entirely new series with fantastic characters. I was pleasantly surprised by the end result, which bore minimal resemblance to the original.
Fated really struck gold with its casting. Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara were perfect in their portrayals of the off-his-rocker Lee Gun, and the soft-spoken meek Mi-young. I’m not going to lie — I was quite wary of how Mi-young’s character would turn out, since female doormat leads aren’t exactly the most exciting to watch. Despite the very obvious traits of a ‘post-it note’, Jang Nara brought an added dimension to the role, and it was impossible not to fall for her and root for her.
While certain portrayals of clueless female leads frustrate me to no end, Mi-young was different — she evolved into a lovable character. Jang Nara injected her own nuances into Mi-young’s earnestness, and that made for a great character. Conversely, if badly done, the role could’ve ended up a typical poor, unlucky, and weak doormat. Another key difference is that Jang Nara wasn’t trying to prove that Mi-young was a pitiful lady. In fact, it didn’t feel like she was trying to do anything at all. She was the character from head to toe, from her cute giggles to her heart-wrenching sobs, from her gentleness to her satoori, from the way she tugged at the viewers’ heartstrings. Her presentation of Mi-young felt 100% organic and wholesome, right down to the smallest details. She brought out the winning aspects of her character and made it appealing. Like Gun, Mi-young crawled her way into the audience’s hearts.
Jang Hyuk played his part as well. Gun’s character ventured a little more into the bizarre than was expected and man, did Jang Hyuk commit. Most of the actor’s previous roles have been rather chic and brooding characters, and it was awesome to see how he totally embraced the manic energy of Gun. His laughter was absolutely one of a kind — how can anyone forget that ringing sound of craziness? And yet, Jang Hyuk still grounded his character wonderfully. It’s amazing how he can go from one scene of patting Secretary Tak’s butt (love that bromance), to being a horny guy losing self-control, to a scene of silently grieving over his Keddongie. It was utterly heartbreaking to see how he masked his pain with work that only his closest friends could see. The actor drove the nail deeper with his expressions that made you feel a thousand emotions at once.
The supporting cast rounded out the splendid performances of the main leads. Daniel Pitt (Choi Jin-hyuk) for one, was sweet as the fake-priest-turned-neighbourhood-oppa. Se-ra (Wang Ji-won) though, was an exception — she could’ve been written out of the drama and no one would’ve noticed. From Secretary Tak right down to Mi-Young’s mom, the characters contributed their own winning silliness to the show. Ji-yeon and Yong (Choi Woo-shik) hopped on the bandwagon of the many relationships that made me get toothache — even Dr. Octopus got hitched!
While time skips are generally used as a crutch for lazying storytelling, I think Fated‘s three-year time skip was utilised in a clever way. Especially for Mi-young, her short time with Gun made her realise that she had her own dreams that she wanted to pursue, and the three years was necessary for her to find her own identity. If she had stayed with Gun, her identity and life would’ve been reliant on him. It was also great to see her gain confidence in herself. Kudos to both actors for portraying convincingly the before and after versions of their characters, as they both seemed significantly matured and weathered after three years.
And while Gun pulled the annoying self-sacrificial trope, which dragged on for way too long, Mi-young effectively quashed his ridiculousness in a beat. And then, teamwork came into play as both of them had to convince Mi-young’s mom to give them permission, which is a conflict less contrived than noble idiocy. Mi-young’s mom’s dilemma was immensely heartbreaking — her desperateness to spare Mi-young from the pain of losing her other half at a young age was so raw, even though we saw clearly how she cared for Lee Gun as a son. It’s a conflict that’s believable and real, and I’m glad that the couple allowed their lovey-doveyness to do most of the persuasion.
Humour-wise, the writer did a thoroughly genius job. From the craziest animal nicknames (Dragon, Octopus, Snail), to the quirkiest quotes and gestures (‘hamo hamo’), to the non-stop meta jokes, every moment of it was brilliant. The only gripe I have is that it could’ve very well been a 16-episode series with a reduced amount of ‘mopey Gun’, which would have led to a much tighter narrative structure. But then again, who am I to complain about a whole final episode devoted to an epilogue of a winsome couple being cute?
I’ve generally acknowledged that there are no perfect dramas, but Fated comes very close with its charming ensemble cast of offbeat characters. Ignoring all the what-could-have-beens, Fated was a gratifying journey, bouyed with outstanding fleshed-out performances, lovable characters, a laugh-out-loud script, and ridiculous hairstyles. At the same time, it didn’t compromise on doling out a roller-coaster ride of emotions, with substantial character development and meaningful character beats. Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara were totally dedicated to their characters and that carried through to the show entirely; their off-kilter and grin-inducing chemistry was also off-the-charts in terms of cuteness and hilarity. Give this drama a go and you could find the characters worming into your heart and setting up a home.
For those who’ve seen it, what were some of your favourite characters and scenes? Tell us below!
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It’s a classic holiday tradition for your whole family… and now it’s better than ever!
The Cinnamon Bear, one of the most beloved classic radio series for children, tells the story of Jimmy, Judy and their tiny friend, Paddy O’Cinnamon. Together, they set out on a journey in pursuit of the Crazy Quilt Dragon, who has stolen the silver star from the top of the family’s Christmas tree. Their adventures in Maybeland, as they meet a host of amazing and lovable characters, are a delight for all ages. And now with our exclusive extra Cinnamon Bear Companion bundle, it’s even more fun and exciting than ever!
Here’s what is included in THE CINNAMON BEAR COMPANION:
ALL 26 EPISODES OF “THE CINNAMON BEAR”!
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This perennial favorite “old time radio” program has been enjoyed by children of all ages since it was first broadcast way back in 1938. It’s a 26 episode children’s fantasy adventure serial (each episode is just under 15 minutes long) meant to be listened to one episode at a time, beginning the day after Thanksgiving right up until Christmas Eve (though of course, you can listen to it any time you want). And we’ll warn you right now: most kids just can’t stop at just one per day. This is classic children’s radio at its finest, a magical adventure your kids will love and want to enjoy year after year! 26 MP3 audio programs / Total Running Time: 6 hours
The All-New CINNAMON BEAR COLORING BOOK!
Our brand-new, better-than-ever Coloring Book brings Jimmy, Judy, Paddy O’ Cinnamon, and all the wonderful characters from Maybeland to life to keep young hands busy while listening to each episode.
Bestselling illustrator Jess Erskine (see her books at Rolling Donut Press) grew up listening to The Cinnamon Bear every holiday season, and her delightful artwork captures all the fun and warmth of these classic make-believe characters. You will lovethese coloring pages!
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Best of all, with this exclusive PDF edition, you may print out however many copies of the coloring pages you wish, to keep all the little hands in your household busy and engaged with the Cinnamon Bear stories – this year, and in years to come. You may even want to keep a folder of each year’s finished colored pages and compare them to next years, and the next, and the next — because little ones grow up, you know. What a fun holiday tradition! 32 pages, printable PDF ebook
Cinnamon Bear’s FOLLOW-THE-ADVENTURE LAPBOOK
Over 100 pages of fun “hands on” activities for little listeners!
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With our Cinnamon Bear Lapbook, younger listeners (ages 6 and up) can join Judy, Jimmy and Paddy O’Cinnamon on their journey and create their own one-of-a-kind activity lapbook! Our professionally designed lapbook is filled with dozens of fun and educational elements for young listeners to assemble & create as they follow the Cinnamon Bear’s classic adventures throughout the holiday season.
It’s a great way to make “The Cinnamon Bear” a fun part of your learning and craft activities… right through the holiday season! PDF activity lapbook, 102 pages
We’ve also created TWO fun printable PDF games for Cinnamon Bear fans of all ages:
Cinnamon Bear’s Silver Star Gameis a fun race to capture the silver star, suitable for little ones through adults. Printable PDF board game for 2 players, ages 5 to adult
The Crazy Quilt Dragon Gameis a clever strategy game where all the characters in Maybeland attempt to capture that lovable but mischevious Crazy Quilt Dragon. It’s simple enough for little ones, yet challenging for even the cleverest of older players. Printable PDF board game for 2 players, ages 6 to adult
Simply print out the games(either in full color or in black & white for your kids to color any way they wish) and use a bag of M&Ms, Skittles or jelly beans for the gamepieces. There’s loads of family fun in these classic games!
FAVORITE SONGS FROM THE CINNAMON BEAR!
MP3 ALBUM & SONGBOOK
Trust us – your kids will love the wonderful songs and music in The Cinnamon Bear series! So we’ve put all the music together in one delightful downloadable “album” that you can listen to on your computer or burn to CD to enjoy anytime!
Want to sing along? We’ve also included all the words to every song in our Cinnamon BearPDF Songbook, so everybody can sing along! 14 MP3 audio songs + PDF songbook
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How about 75+ MORE classic, heartwarming Holiday stories the whole family will enjoy? You can add our “All-Time Favorite Holiday Stories” collection for just $6 more!(regularly $24):
Want more Holiday spirit in YOUR home this year? (Who doesn’t?) We’ve curated a delightful collection of over 75 classic old time radio stories that will fill your home with all the warmth, joy and spirit of an Old Fashioned Holiday Season!
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To take a look and listen to samples, just CLICK HERE to see everything that is included with this wonderful add-on set. But when you’re done looking, be sure to come back here to order it for just $6 more when you purchase The Cinnamon Bear Companion bundle!
Just like thousands of other homeschooling families have done, start your own holiday tradition this year with The Cinnamon Bear & friends!
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