East of eden was one of the greatest melodrama that have been produced by Korea. I have watch about 200 korean drama and this drama will be on my top 5 ! Actually,I'm discover this drama through Song Seung Heon. At first, I hesitated to watch this drama because of the total no of episode was quite long. But, I force myself to give it try and end up, I never regret my decision. I'm quite late for discover this drama but in my opinion better late than never is it?!


Story/Character: For me, the story was very intense from start to finish. I truly enjoy the journey life of Lee Dong Chul from child until he turn into adults. I felt his sad, sorrow ,passion, happiness and how he willing to sacrifice his own life for his lover, family and boss! Lee Dong Chul was a good man, son, brother, worker and also husband! He also very loyal to his family, lover, friend and boss even though sometime they treat him in a bad manner. For Lee Dong Wook, at first I like his character, but after he discover the "truth" about his real parents, he turn into a monster. But for me, this what make the story become more interesting. For Shin Myung Hyun, I pity his life! Actually, he is such a fine man. But because of his situation to live with his own real father's murderer (he did not know), he quite jerk at early episode but later he turn into such a kind and responsible man after he discover the truth about his real parents. Sometimes, I'm quite sad about how everyone treat him badly even though it is not his fault. For Guk Yong Ran, I'm quite attached with her character development. At first she quite childish and rude but after she face many difficulties, later she turn into a mature woman. Her love story with Lee Dong Chul was epic! I felt their sincere love and how they willing sacrifice their own feeling towards each other in order to survive ! Lee Dong Chul and Guk Yong Ran have amazing chemistry as a couple!
But, I WARNING who ever want to watch this drama because of Min Hye Rin(Lee Da Hae), better forget about it because her character very mess up and going out no where from early episode until the end(she leave this drama in the middle episode) . And I'm quite agree with the Lee Da Hae decision to leave the cast becaue her character did not fit to the story and it also did no show any development at all.

As a conclusion, this drama is worth your time if you want to watch something that will touch your soul. But the negative thing about this drama was the ending. I'm quite frustrated how can the writer do that to Lee Dong Chul after what he had been going through! But still, I LOVE THIS DRAMA.

Acting: I'm quite impressed with the acting skill show by everyone. They give their best for this drama!
Music: Very outstanding and memorable! My favourite OST was "No one else" by Lee Seung Chul.
Rewatch value: I will watch this drama again in the future!

Extra: I think. this was the best character that Song Seung Heon have ever played!


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