I really enjoyed Tamra and was sad to see it shortened to 16 episodes. Is there any idea on when the 20 episode DVD set will be out?

YAY! I had a suspicion they'd do this, but it makes me happy to hear anyway.

This was such a great show, but you could really tell in the last 4 episodes that things had been cut out. I can't wait to see how it was originally supposed to be. :D

It's an amazing news. Tamra didn't disapoint us!

So glad about this news. Thanks for posting it. I love this story and the actors are so talented.

I read on another post that DVD distribution would be Jan 2010 - wasn't sure about the post though.

YAY!!!! I absolutely loved this series and was left sad and wanting more when it finished... I'm definitely going to buy the DVD set!

CANNOT WAIT! am really glad that they're doing this- cue cult following ala firefly! (i hope!)

i don't usually buy DVD sets, but this one i just may spring for. <3

Oh, this is so great! I'm just not ready to let go of Tamra yet. I'll definitely be buying this one.

:-D

Tamra was SOO good!!!
I am anticipating the release of the director's cut DVD. Having seen the first broadcast, I still have a lot of questions about parts were edited out. I also heard of good Park Kyu/ BeoJin scenes that weren't included! I want to see it all!!

just like everyone else that has posted on this drama...i really enjoyed it and dont quite seem to understand why it had such low ratings but im just really happy it'll get released with its original 20 eps..cant wait :)

Count me in as someone who's going to buy the boxed set!

I really loved this drama and the actors were awesome..I m so happy to get to watch the uncut version.......

Can anyone suggest me where I can watch its ngs??
Thanks in advance.......

All right people, fighting!

It just goes to show that when people are passionate about things, change can happen. Thanks to all those people who showed their public support.

I'm rewatching Tamna and it just gets better.

Can't wait to get my hands on the full version.

I'll be waiting for this DVD set. Cannot let go of Tamra like this...

YAY!

I didn't watch it when it was airing and when I found out they were cutting it, I definitely didn't want to watch it. Guess I'm waiting for the DVD copies. Fun!

Love Tamra and I'm all over this baby. I'm sure as time goes by it'll garner more fans. If someone who watches this for 3 eps and still doesn't like it, it's not for them. I haven't heard anyone who dislike it after 3 eps so far.

LOVED the show ! I am definitely going to buy the dvd when it comes out...

I'm sorry, but in that picture they look like traditional Korean ghosts TT____TT

But anyways, I look forward to the director's cut!

Thank God. I will be buying this if there is english subs on it. I hope MBC America will offer a box set on their website along with their other DVD's.

I'm glad that even though it didn't fully air, they are doing something for the fans of Tamra.

YYAYYYYY!!

Wonderful news for us Tamra Islanders!

This is a shout-out to those who dismissed the drama at its first look, or upon watching the first few episodes. Such an endearing drama with so much heart and fun. Altho it did get a lil bit sappy and melo towards the end, they still managed to keep the fun and intensity required in certain scenes, and made me laugh and cry at the same time. And if cheesy/slapstick-ish storylines are not your cup of tea, please give it a try for one actor - Im Ju Hwan. I think he showcased one of his best acting chops in this drama (well I've seen some of his other stuff and they weren't exactly great or near good), displaying what we call "perfection" of a noble yangban . His sensitivity, grace and calmness is just next to none, one that I've never seen before in any sageuk. A bit too ideal, but WTH, he's just perfect!!

Can't wait until the DVD comes out!

@ 15 all4movies - Me too. I finally watched the last episode yesterday. I am content with it that I want to re-watch it all over again. It may have not quenched my thirst for more BeoJin and Park Kyu but I love them both!!

@ 18 Masaya - To all new viewers, Masaya's right. You have to give it after Ep 3 to get hooked. Some of the slapstick was not for me.

@ 22 asianromance - You are one tough cookie. I couldn't handle not watching the rest of the series.

lastly @ 24 ripgal - I was happy to see that Yan finally warmed up to BeoJin. What you said about Im Ju Hwan was very well put. He had played minor roles in the past: Snow Queen, Frozen Flower (BTW - he's a HOT looking soldier), and Boys Over Flowers {I don't want to mention his older stuff since they were insignificant roles.} This role helped him show different facets of his acting ability. I was tore up when his heart was broken, giddy when he smiled, angry when he was snooty, and resentful when he felt betrayed.

I will definitely be re-watching the 16 episodes now AND watching the 20 episodes later.

Thanks to the quick hack-n-slash job they did on this wonderful show, the ending seemed overly simplistic and extremely rushed...and that's being kind. To say the least, not many people were satisfied with it.

Personally, I'm just really happy that--since the manhwa story is ongoing--Beojin, Park Gyu, William, and Yan's adventures will continue for the foreseeable future. And, who knows? Maybe someday a better station than MBC will buy the rights to a full-fledged sequel and do things properly.

;) J

I am so happy for Tamra drama, the netizen voice is louder then MBC.
Business strategy, they know it will be saleable that's why they change their marketing force.

Waiting for Japanese broadcast, will Viikii conintue posting till episode 20 ??.

Park Kyu you did not disappoint your fans. Hwaiting !!!!

I really looovee this drama!!! Although by MBC butchering it, the production teams manage to deliver the story quite well...Bravo to them!!! But still, i can`t get enough of this wonderful drama, i`m sooo happy they released the uncut version...I`ll be waiting for the broadcast in Japan and DVD...

@26 John
I really hope they`ll making the sequel..there`re many aspects of the story that are interesting to explore!! And i hope if it does happen, they keep all the people who involved in first part, because their work is superb!!

@24 ripgal
You are soo right!!! I`m so in love with Im Joo Hwan because of this drama! His acting is so beautiful...He is Park Gyu, and Park Gyu is him...Saranghae!!! :P

YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!! That is really awesome news! I think Tamra is one of the best Korean dramas of the year so far, even though it got compressed into 16 episodes.
It's one of those dramas which get better and better as they go along. I only started watching it out of curiousity...the first ep with the cheesy English almost made me give up...but once it hit its stride from Ep 3 onwards, I was pleasantly surprised and totally hooked.
Im Joo Hwan was definitely the shining star that made Tamra extra special...I watched Frozen Flower and BOF and I don't even remember seeing him! But in Tamra, he shows what a fantastic actor he is... he has such a range and never once did he overact. He is so subtle yet his eyes have the ability to convey so much emotion. And I have never seen an actor look so good in costume...no matter what he was wearing.
I think Tamra shows how fantastic a drama can be when it's well thought out, and when filming isn't rushed and the actors have time to really get into character. There was just so much sincerity and so much attention to detail...everything was there for a reason. The emotional scenes were heartwrenchingly beautiful...the funny scenes had me in hysterics and the scenery was just magnificent.
it was just such a shame as it could have been sooooo much better if the different story arcs had time to play themselves out.

I'm definitely getting this DVD... it's going to be a classic in my book. Hope it comes out soon! Totally can't wait... in the meantime I'll be rewatching it again and again....:)

*waves at all the fellow Tamra fans*

I hope Tamra will win the MBC AWARD usually end of the year right? fighting!!

@ 29 Hana and all fellow Islanders..

You're so spot on about Im Ju Hwan's subtle portrayal of Park Kyu. His gestures and mannerisms were really well played out, a portrayal filled with so much heart and conviction.

Love it especially when he cries... tears just need to fill his eyes, and I will start crying with him. If you compare him to Seo Woo (whom I think is a budding actress as well. Magnificent crying!), you can see the difference. When Im Ju Hwan cries, with or without tears, your heart will ache for him. The flicker of sadness in his eyes, you will not miss it whenever he starts to go all sad/desolate... But for Seo Woo, when she cries, she immediately cries a river. Tears just roll down her face non-stop! She straight away becomes an emotional wreck. That's why I prefer it more when Im Joo Hwan cries... because everything he does is so self-controlled and contained. He doesn't explode when he cries but yet he evokes the same amount of impact Seo Woo's capable of bringing when she breaks down into a river. The difference is there...

Like some, I really hope Im Joo Hwan can be recognised for his acting in Tamra in the MBC Awards (tho I'm really doubtful of the system <_<). Seo Woo also deserves credit because without her bubbly and cheery portrayal of Beo Jin, what would become of the drama?

have just finished watching all 16 tamra/tamna island eps and the ending was sooooo cute!!! thrilling, exciting, quietly satisfying (can't wait for the full 20 ep dvd box set)

i'm really glad it ended in the light, fluffy tone it started out with as it got pretty serious for a minute there *phew* love the characters, love the subtext, mysterious story arcs that never quite resolved themselves (seo rin's back story? yan: who knew he could make heart shapes with his hands?!) so yeh, am loving tamra right now and can't wait to re-watch eppys :)

Me too...... I really really enjoyed this drama. I have rewatched episode 16 3xs already... As everyone has mentioned: Im Joo Hwan's portrayal was just amazing. His character had so many layers and I loved watching his feelings develop for Beo Jin.
The setting of the drama was also just beautiful + the music. I wish I watched this when I visited Jeju. I would have so ran around the island more and imagined all the glory it was in the past.
I also wished you (javabeans) capped it. I would have really enjoyed your take on it.

anyhows, Tamna Island was freaking awesome with a capital A.

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! I can't wait to buy the dvd!!!! Do anyone know when the dvd set comes out??

Thanks Sarah again for the good news. Can’t wait to get this director’s cut dvd set. I am so happy that I caught your great recap for episode one. Without which, I could have missed a very enjoyable drama. :p

i just want to see more scenes bout will and beo-jin....

im very excited for this drama.....
i cant wait...the full version directors cut....why the drama end so early...
park kyu ill be waiting for u....
and...... is there people in the whole world like as park yu?
if theres one i wanna get one......hueuheuu.........
i dont know...im falling in love with park yu or im ju hwan the both are good..

screaming!!! I love when you guys said it was good drama, glad its not just me love it so so so much. but why why and why the rating in korea was low??

I never ever so enthusiastically waiting for any drama till the end, but this one makes me finished it in one day and half although they cut 4 episode. sigh~~

and definitely I will buy the dvd since Im not really understand( thank god I understand some of korean words) the horrible subtitles in my current dvd.