4 Interesting Things From Korean Drama Our Blues, Omnimbus Stories Of Everyday Life

Drama Korea Our Blues (Foto: Netflix)

JAKARTA - Korean drama, Our Blues, top Korean stars such as Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-eun, Han Ji-min, Kim Woo-bin, and Uhm Jung-hwa. This 20-episode drama tells the story of the bittersweet love and ups and downs of the life of a group of people who live and work on Jeju Island.

Unlike the usual dramas which only have the story of the main player, each player in Our Blues has their own story and there are parts where they take turns being the main players. Here are 4 interesting things from the Korean drama Our Blues.

Unusual way of storytelling

Set on the island of Jeju, Our Blues follows the lives of 14 characters who relate to each other - some of whom are friends, neighbors, and relatives - thanks to their activities at Seopseop Market, Pureung Village.

Each episode will present a story that focuses on one or two people, but is still colored by the presence of various characters who are in the spotlight in other episodes. This is also a very unique and different way of storytelling. The drama is described in an "omnibus" format, in the style of a short story with independent episodes. There are times when the actor becomes the main character, but in other episodes it appears in only a few scenes.

The scriptwriter of "Our Blues", Noh Hee Gyoung, expressed his desire to support everyone through this drama.

“This form of omniverse storytelling is something I've been wanting to try for a long time in drama. I don't understand why almost the whole story revolves around a man and a woman, even though in real life we are all the main characters," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, April 18, dr.

The cast and "chemistry" is amazing

Famous actor Lee Byung-hun shows a different side from his previous roles as Lee Dong-seok, a truck driver who was born and raised on Jeju Island. Lee Byung-hun stated at the press conference, "I always looked forward to working with Noh Hee Gyoung."

He also felt impressed by all the characters in this omniverse genre. Shin Min-a plays Min Seon-a, a character who is also very different from her role in "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha".

In the drama, Shin Min-a also acted in a drama set in a fictional village called Gongjin, originally this place was the port city of Pohang which has stunning beaches and a village that is pleasing to the eye. Shin Min-a in the drama plays a dentist who moves from Seoul, then meets an unemployed man full of talent, played by Kim Seon-ho.

In this drama, for the first time in her career, Shin Min-a will play a mother who is forced to leave her child and move to Jeju island. The actress stated that she immediately felt drawn to her character's life, although still unfamiliar with the role itself.

“I can understand the pain Min Seon-a is feeling, and my heart hurts too. I was interested in playing this character and wanted to challenge myself.”

Meanwhile, this series marks the return of Kim Woo-bin, who previously had nasopharyngeal cancer, to Korean dramas after six years. The actor will play Park Jeong-jun, a romantic man with a busy life - from taking divers to their places of work to selling fish at markets and auctions. Kim Woo-bin stated, “In order to immerse myself in this character, I lived on Jeju Island for some time. There I met a boat captain, followed the divers to their place of work, and even learned to cut fish at the market.”

Stories that are close to the lives of many people

The drama "Our Blues" presents various stories about ordinary people, and has a strong closeness factor.

Lee Byung-hun said, "The story takes place in a specific location in Jeju, but the associated emotions such as sadness and hope are what everyone experiences."

Shin Min-a added, "I want the hopeful message of the series to be received by many people."

Meanwhile, Han Ji-min said, "Writer Noh always produces characters that we usually encounter everyday, but he can make them feel special. Their conversations can be so touching that they leave a distinct impression on the audience.”

Unique location Jeju Island is known as one of the popular tourist destinations in Korea. In "Our Blues", this island is the location for shooting as well as the background for various stories that are the main attraction.

Director Kim Kyu-tae recalled that the experience of filming on the island was both fun and challenging due to the unpredictable weather.

"The wind in Jeju is sometimes so strong and cold that it affects the appearance of the actors' hair, but at the same time it also gives a different atmosphere to the series," he said.

Actress Shin Min-a added, “Jeju is famous for its beautiful seas and mountains, but what I really like are the houses. The whole house there has a story and looks warm.”