Heartstrings

Heartstrings Definition= The deepest feelings or affections

Quick details:
Genre: Romance, Music
Film Date: June, 2011

















Story: Lee Shin is a university student, majoring in modern music, and also the vocalist/ guitarist of the popular, student-band "Stupid". He is widely favoured by female students, because of his charming appearance and impressive music skills. In reality, he is rather arrogant and indifferent to situations unrelated to music or Jung Yoon Soo (a dance teacher, who is greatly attracted to). Lee Kyu Won, is a student majoring in traditional Korean music, and also a member of the folk, school-band "Windflower". She is actually a bright student, highly devoted to her grandfather's dream of becoming a great traditional musician. Both the lives of Shin and Kyu Won, are going to take a fascinating turn when they finally meet, and challenge each other in a traditional VS contemporary music contest…

Review: I admit that at first, I was drawn into this drama because of its lead actors. Both were also starring in "You are beautiful" - one of the best Korean dramas of 2009. However in that drama, Park Shin Hye ultimately falls in love with another man, leaving Jung Yong Hwa's feelings suppressed. Thus, in "Heartstrings", it feels as if a second chance has been given to this wonderful couple, which is rather exciting! I personally believe that both characters are well played, since I was fully convinced of their thunderous misunderstandings, meaningful glances, and tender heartbeats. It was rather charming to experience Shin's gradual change of feelings and warm manners towards Kyu Won (in contrast to his coldness/almost offensive indifference at the beginning). In addition, its soundtrack is quite good, as an interesting fusion of contemporary and traditional Korean music becomes visible in certain tunes. I would definitely recommend this drama, not only for the chemistry between the lead actors that will often make your heart flutter, but also for the message it gives out; that is, to uncover ourselves, our private dreams and to decisively chase them out!

Favourite quotes

-No one tries a new thing because they are confident about it. After trying they get confident, because they actually did it

- There is no one that doesn't fear something

  

 

 

If you have enjoyed heartstrings, you will probably like: You're beautiful (2009), Playful kiss (2010), Mary stayed out all night (2010)

xxx, homemaker