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Be Strong, Geum-soon Vol. 1 of 4 (DVD) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version) DVD Region 1

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Be Strong, Geum-soon Vol. 1 of 4 (DVD) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version)
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The first drama to be broadcast simultaneously in Korea and China, MBC's daily drama Be Strong, Geum-soon garnered an impressive rating of 30% for more than half a year. Circling around the prevalent theme of family love, this humorous, touching drama revolves around a young widow and her struggles in life. Reflecting on the many contemporary faces of motherhood, the drama takes a poignant look at today's mothers, from a young pregnant widow, to a widowed mother who abandons her child, to a working mother caught in a messy battle with her demanding in-laws. Before stepping into the role of empress So Seo No in Jumong, Han Hye Jin starred as the titular heroine in Be Strong, Geum-soon, playing a levelheaded, young woman whose marital bliss is cut short by her husband's sudden death. Pregnant and without any family support of her own, she lives with her in-laws but is met with insurmountable hardships. Sporting a boorish hairstyle that earned her the nickname of "lettuce head", Han pairs up with Kang Ji Hwan (Capital Scandal) who rose to instant stardom portraying a brash, charismatic young doctor who falls in love with Geum Soon. Touching on various sensitive issues surrounding premarital sex, organ donation, forced early retirement, and the never-ending strife between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, with loads of lighthearted humor and humanism, Be Strong, Geum-soon beautifully demonstrates how one family overcame their differences through the power of love and forgiveness.

Abandoned by her mother at an early age, Geum Soon was raised by her grandmother. After graduating from high school, she becomes pregnant with her first love's child, only to see him get killed in a car accident three days after their wedding, leaving her and their unborn child alone with no one to turn to. After much debate, Geum Soon's in-laws take her into their family. Three years later, Geum Soon still lives with her in-laws, raising her young son while working at Mrs. Oh's beauty salon to pursue her dream of becoming a hair stylist. Romance looms in the air when Mrs. Oh's son Jae Hee (Kang Ji Hwan), a cocky and handsome doctor, sets his eyes on Geum Soon. A chain of circumstantial events lead Jae Hee's mentor Dr. Jang (Jang Yong) to discover that Geum Soon is actually the daughter of his second wife who is now in desperate need of a kidney transplant.

This edition includes a 20 minute long video clip of Country Princess.

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    Product Title: Be Strong, Geum-soon Vol. 1 of 4 (DVD) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version) Be Strong, Geum-soon Vol. 1 of 4 (DVD) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version) Be Strong, Geum-soon Vol. 1 of 4 (DVD) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version) がんばれ! クムスン Vol. 1 (英語字幕版) (MBCドラマ) (US版) 굳세어라 금순아 Vol. 1 of 4 (MBC TV 드라마) (미국판)
    Also known as: 加油!金順 加油!金顺
    Artist Name(s): Yang Mi Kyung | Lee Min Ki | Han Hye Jin | Kang Ji Hwan 梁美京 | 李民基 | 韓惠珍 | 姜志煥 梁美京 | 李民基 | Han Hye Jin | 姜志焕 ヤン・ミギョン | イ・ミンギ | ハン・ヘジン | カン・ジファン 양 미경 | 이민기 | 한혜진 | 강지환
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    Release Date: 2008-06-24
    Language: Korean
    Subtitles: English
    Country of Origin: South Korea
    Picture Format: NTSC What is it?
    Disc Format(s): DVD
    Region Code: 1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
    Publisher: YA Entertainment
    Other Information: 7 DVD (Episode 1-41)
    Package Weight: 360 (g)
    Shipment Unit: 2 What is it?
    YesAsia Catalog No.: 1011017442

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    * Screen Format : Full Screen
    * Sound Mix : Dolby 2.0
    * Extras :
    - Country Princess (20 min)

    * Director : 장근수

    어렵고 힘든일이 닥쳐도, 쉽게 좌절하거나 원망하지 않고, 언제나 최선을 다해 살아가는 착하고 이쁜 어린 과부 금순을 통해, 희망과 위안을 얻는다. 힘든 세상살이 가족만이 위안이고, 사랑만이 구원이다. 식구란 밥(食)과 입(口)이다. 한 공간에서 함께 미움과 시간을 나누고 밥을 나눈이가 가족이다. 미워도 식구고, 지겨워도 가족이다.

    밝고 엉뚱하지만 속이 깊은 아이 금순(한혜진)은 어려서 아버지를 여의고 엄마에게 버림받아 할머니(윤여정) 밑에서 자란다. 금순은 나름대로 열심히 공부해서 미용시험을 치지만 언제나 떨어지고 만다. 심란한 마음에 금순은 숙모(양희경)가 운영하는 하숙집으로 놀러간다. 좋아하는 오빠 정완(김남길)을 볼 수 있기 때문이다. 금순은 정완의 부탁으로 정완대신 시골에서 올라온 정완모 정심(김자옥)을 하숙집에 데려다주기 위해 터미널로 나간다. 아들대신 자신을 마중나온 금순을 본 정완모는 금순의 차림새를 아래위로 훑어본다...
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    Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9.3 out of 10 (3)
    Average Customer Rating for All Editions of this Product: Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9.6 out of 10 (5)

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    November 26, 2008

    This customer review refers to Be Strong, Geum-soon Vol. 4 of 4 (DVD) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version)
    A very rare viewing pleasure indeed! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
    My wife and I form an oriental/occidental marriage, and one important aspect of our marriage was to blend
    the most important values of oriental culture into our extended family, and this has been the "secret of
    our marital success."

    In an era in the US when it is incredibly difficult to find films that are fit to watch with your children, this is
    much more than merely enjoyable; it is a lesson in life. While maintaining continuity with a story line that
    has seemingly endless plot dovetails, there are subtle family values themes that are regularly visited for
    the viewers to not only see, but to intimately experience. When my wife first began to watch the series,
    she became so engrossed with it that I actually laughed at her. However, one evening I sat down to
    watch a chapter with her - and I was hooked!

    It is most difficult to select a single element of the film that stands out above all others; in fact, it would
    be challenging to select less than twenty! The acting is about the best we have ever seen, and this
    includes ALL of the actors. Acting in the US appears to be a lost art, since the only way they can entice
    audiences to watch their films is to take their clothing off, use disgusting shock language, slaughter many
    people, or all of the obove. I shudder to think what would have happened to this marvellous story had it
    been filmed in the US or Europe! These people are actors, in the most believable sense.

    This film is all about love, family values and culture that will sometimes infuriate the viewer, and
    succeeding in love against all odds. This is a perfect mix of humor, tragedy, gripping drama, and the most
    tender expressions and demonstrations of sweet love we have ever experienced in a film. Neither of us
    can imagine anyone viewing the entire program without tears running down their cheeks, or feeling anger, frustration, and the warmth of true love.

    In terms of pleasure, we have watched the entire series at least twice, and many parts numerous times.
    Why? This is the greatest "feel good" film of all time!

    Dr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Briggs
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    November 22, 2008

    This customer review refers to Be Strong, Geum-soon Vol. 4 of 4 (DVD) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version)
    OUTSTANDING/ONE OF THE BEST DRAMAS. Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
    Watched the 4 vol, drama 4 times. Enjoyed it tremendously. One of the rewards was understanding and learning more about the Korean culture and family lifestyle. I recommend it highly. It has drama, tearjerking s and lheartwrenching love scenes also add laughable comical situations by a handsome doctor.
    Kwan Ji Hwan made Be strong Guem Soon a hit by his dramatic and comical talent.. I hpe to see more of him future dramas. Buy it, you'll love it. ED.
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    September 26, 2008

    the most adorable hero/heroine Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
    I've watched a bunch of korean dramas so far, and Geum-Soon is the most adorable heroine by far! (which is saying a lot!!) She is soooo adorable in whatever she does and you will really find yourself rooting for her -- the guy who plays her love interest (the doctor) really grows on you too ~~ he has an impeccable comic timing which is always a delight :D !! Order this today and enjoy :> !!
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    Susan
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    July 27, 2008

    Be Strong...Aja...Aja Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
    You will want to tell Geum-Soon, "Aja! Aja!" Seriously... The first volume is good. It was slow, very slow, but that's expected since there are over 100 episodes still coming. The point is, I'm hooked, so I'll be buying the rest of this TV series.

    - English is YA quality. It's always good.
    - 30 minute episodes are more than grand! I love it!
    - Story line is moving. You'll cry, you'll laugh, you'll celebrate!
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    June 22, 2008

    1 people found the following helpful

    So touching...worth watching.. Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
    I had heard a lot about this drama & I didn't think much about it but I started to watch it & yes, it is very good.

    I wasn't a fan of Han Hye Jin, I loved Jumong but I thought her role didn't fit her well. But...in this drama, the role was perfect for her & she is excellent in it.

    This has several of my very favorite actors in it. Kang Ji Hwan, can't watch enough of him. Lee Han, so cute (so different in "No Regret" movie...not recommended to anyone who has closed mind on life style that is not considered "norm"). Loved him in the "Lovers" drama.

    Lee Min Ki is cute, so bratty in this show but quite likeable.

    This is 4 volume series. Normally the DVDs don't come in the half hour dramas but there must have been a lot of request for this in order to have it out on DVD. It is worth buying & watching. I am looking forward to the other 3 volumes.

    Have fun...laugh, cry & enjoy!!!
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