Propose
프로포즈
(Jun – Jul 1997)
who’s in it
Ryu ShiWon (Style, Secret)
Kim HeeSun (Tomato, Bichunmoo – film)
Lee ChangHoon (Yi San)
Won Bin (Autumn Fairytale, Mother – film)
what’s it about
This oldie is about four young professionals trying to figure out the fine line that separates platonic love from a romantic one. What kind of love is better, the comfortable kind borne from a long friendship or the fluttering kind that attacks with instant attraction? Kim HeeSun is a cheery and breezy gal (profession: puppeteer) who has considered easy and warmish Ryu ShiWon (profession: director) her best friend since childhood—emphasis on friend. When stuffy-shirt Lee ChangHoon accidents his way into Kim HeeSun’s artistic heart by being the type of serious, corporate type she’s never known in her life, Ryu ShiWon begins to realize the gal pal he’s known all his life may be more than just a friend for him…but struggles with the possibility that his chance at loveboat happiness with her has already sailed.
commitment
14 episodes
network
KBS1
wildcard factor
90’s hair and fashion – it’s pretty old, after all. The drama will definitely feel dated for the modern kdrama fan, but still, there is a charm to this one, so just be prepared for the travel back in time.
after the first episode
Kim HeeSun was gorgeous and was supposed to play a wild spirit (they even gave her a red streak in her hair to clue us into her artsy-fartsyness, heh) and Ryu ShiWon likewise was an attractive free spirit. She was totally worthy of a girl-crush. The couple was believable as long-time friends confused about the sudden shift in their relationship.
