Stills from the set of Midas
by javabeans
Midas premiered today on SBS (replacing Athena, which went out with a whimper yesterday with a 13.3% viewership rating), and here are a bunch of promo shots and drama stills to kick off the series’ run.
I’ve read a few mixed reports of the premiere episode, some of which which describe it as taut and compelling, while others call it difficult to connect with. Not having seen it yet, I can’t weigh in, though I admit to not being all that hooked by the premise.
Jang Hyuk plays a fund manager who passes the bar and becomes a lawyer (and a “genius” one at that) who chooses to work at a small law office rather than a huge firm. He starts out in a sweet romance with fiancee Lee Min-jung, who starts out as an ER nurse who moves up a rung in the job ladder by transferring to the VIP ward. But there’s trouble on the horizon as both of them are faced with their burgeoning career ambitions, which change them and most likely endanger their love. Plus, after he meets businesswoman Kim Hee-ae, he starts to pursue money and greater ambition.
So…I see where the series is building its conflicts and it touts itself as a “blockbuster drama” in the vein of All In, replete with strong characters, lots of clashes, and loaded with dramatic suspense. Not really my style, though there have been a number of successes in this genre, such as the aforementioned All In and its not-really-a-sequel Swallow the Sun. Business machinations don’t appeal to me…but I do admit that Story of a Man did make the stock market game fun, exciting, and dare I even say, sexy. Then again, few dramas are as awesome as that one.
Midas airs on Mondays and Tuesdays on SBS.
Via Asia Today
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1 Daniela
February 22, 2011 at 1:32 PM
I think I was in a very good mood on Sunday (or it was Saturday?) because i wanted to watch Midas. Yesterday, my enthusiasm dropped. But i dont lose
anything, if i find time, I´ll give the first episodes a try. Its not my type of drama neither, but lets try something new.
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Sooshi Meo
February 24, 2011 at 10:47 AM
I am going to reply here b/c I'd really like to know who is subbing this drama and where I would be able to download it. Thank you. The cast all looks amazing and I'd really like to watch. :)
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2 ockoala
February 22, 2011 at 1:32 PM
I liked episode 1. Quite a lot actually.
It's not flashy or bombastic, which I thought it would be. It's got a grounded execution that is fluid without feeling slick. While I loved Bad Guy's mood and vibe, that drama did end up feeling more style over substance.
Hyuk is immediately in character, which so far seems like a normal guy (reminds me of his Tazza character before he got screwed over and went hellbent on revenge).
Lee Min Jung was the surprise for me. She's doing a very controlled performance, tempering her tendency to go cutesy or overly spirited. She has good chemistry with Hyuk (I expect her chemistry with No Min Woo to be off the charts, actually).
Kim Hee Ae is incredible, she's excellent in every scene.
I'm not sure emotionally I've connected with this drama (probably haven't), but it's much better than I expected. Dramatic in a realistic way.
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supah
February 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Word! My thoughts exactly. :o)
I totally went in with zero expectations but to sit back and mock it, but I kind of ended up liking it overall. Not sure if I'll stick around and watch the entire thing but I've got to watch the next episode for Lee Deok-hwa and Kim Seong-oh.
I'm just very cautious with what I've seen from this writer, if it's not style over substance, it will start off kind of decent and promising and then it descends into chaos -- of EoE proportions. If his Into the Storm is any indication.
But then I'll always have a soft spot for his All In, if nothing else at least for the very young Han Ji-min and Jin-goo (wub!). <3
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3 come2noona
February 22, 2011 at 1:48 PM
I'd like to give this one a try when the subs come out. The stills look good. However, I would be freaking out if a squirrel went head first into MY coat pocket. Also, I had to do a double take on that jacket and a half number! Jang Hyuk is looking GOOD!
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Alvina
February 23, 2011 at 7:59 AM
I dunno. Jang Hyuk in a suit kind of leaves me feeling...blank? For some reason, I always expect him to be rugged and dirty, no matter what he does :D
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4 Okie Dokie
February 22, 2011 at 1:50 PM
I'm excited about this drama. Can't wait until subs are out so I can see if it'll live up to what I can only hope. I love both leads ALOT...but sometimes that can't save the show. So here's to hope!
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5 Bluefyre
February 22, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Lee Min-jung! I missed you! :)
I'll give this a go just for her.
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6 Dreamer
February 22, 2011 at 1:53 PM
I'm not sure I want to waste my time on something that could be a potential disappointment. I'll wait for a couple of episodes to air and seek the trusted opinion on a couple of my friends.
I'd take fluffy romance any day over this.
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7 Stella
February 22, 2011 at 1:54 PM
is it just me or does his suit look funny??
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Dreamer
February 22, 2011 at 1:56 PM
No, I think he got dressed in the dark
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Deeliteful
February 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Are u talking about the third pic, first row? If so yes, I'm trying to understand it myself...
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tari
February 22, 2011 at 6:44 PM
it confused me too. oh my such power suit that made us think
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QuietLurker
February 22, 2011 at 3:46 PM
He buttoned his vest to his jacket on accident.
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Aya
February 22, 2011 at 5:45 PM
~ deconstructive fashion ~
massive case of wardrobe malfunction
overzealous photoshoppers
fanservice gone wrong (but coming soon: complete strip for dramatic shower scene)
new official lawyers attire....... don't ask
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8 Dreamer
February 22, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Plus in the photo where Jang Hyuk is smiling he looks like Hyun Bin. :)
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9 muppet
February 22, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Just a comment on the hairstyle of male korean actors nowadays; most of them have similar if not the same hair style. First it was Cha Seung-won, then Hyun Bin, Song Seung-heon and now Jang Hyuk. Do they all go to the same hairstylist?
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annie
February 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM
I agree... and honestly while I loved the look on Hyun Bin, I'm not feeling it on Jang Hyuk. He looks better with either short hair (Thank You) or the Locks of Daegil.
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Deeliteful
February 22, 2011 at 3:05 PM
I miss Daegil!!! he should have kept the hair... :)
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Birdie
February 22, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Not liking Jang Hyuk hairstyle, and suits. He can look hotter than that !
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Daniela
February 22, 2011 at 4:46 PM
I agree. I can list at least 10 actors or singers that have the same haircut.
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Aya
February 22, 2011 at 5:55 PM
yeah, dramaland males need to spice it up. How 'bout some half-shaved, dyed hair? with dreadlocks. or clip-in extensions.
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tari
February 22, 2011 at 7:09 PM
yeah I mean I love this short-bob-mushroom-crop-with-thick-asymmetrical-fringe style, but its getting weird if everyone has them. Jang Hyuk's bang is similar with Cha Seung-won's (love him to death in City Hall btw), Binnie's and Mr Hand Towel's is more asymmetrical which works better for me. I'll check this drama for Noh Min-woo.
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Beng
February 23, 2011 at 3:14 AM
Honestly! do they have the same hairstylist? why do they have the same hairstyle =(. I feel so OC when i see assymetrical cut hair!!!
Corporate geniuses need not be short haired with clean cut. But maybe, he is a lawyer here that's why he need to be clean cut. Too bad, Jang Hyuk rocks with long hair and dishevelled look =).
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10 lonerfish
February 22, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Aw no stills of No Min Woo? :(
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11 Me2me
February 22, 2011 at 2:50 PM
this reminds me of the movie " The Firm" w Tom Cruise.
But not as a lawyer.
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12 Li~~
February 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Jang Hyuk and Lee Min Jung are two extremely attractive people.
But for some reason they're not attractive together. [Is this just me?] Although I still haven't seen the first episode, so I guess I'll have to reserve judgement.
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13 leila8mae
February 22, 2011 at 2:57 PM
I'm ALL IN only because of Noh Min Woo..
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maez
February 22, 2011 at 6:17 PM
ME TOO!
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aommy
February 23, 2011 at 5:14 PM
yes yes :(
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14 MIA
February 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM
weird suit, all i can say...
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15 danni
February 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Oh yeah, I forgot about Midas airing this week. Hmm, still not really feeling the plot, but it's Lee Min-jung so I'll check it out.
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16 QuietLurker
February 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM
For some reason i always want to stare at Jang Hyuk mouth. Its like he flexes it all the time or something?
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Linda165
February 22, 2011 at 6:24 PM
I've had dreams about Jang Hyuk's mouth.
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Lenita
February 23, 2011 at 9:59 AM
that pout is the sexies part of him :D
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17 Jenny
February 22, 2011 at 3:44 PM
gotta say seeing jang hyuk out of his chuno da-gil character is a bit weird, he just left such a lasting impression playing that rogue slave hunter
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18 Mac B.
February 22, 2011 at 3:57 PM
No pictures of No Min Woo? :(
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19 Lilian
February 22, 2011 at 4:27 PM
So nice to see a clean cut and suave looking Jang Hyuk. It feels like I've been stuck with his Chuno getup for eons.
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20 cherry18
February 22, 2011 at 4:38 PM
Lee Min Jung looks so pretty in the dress! ^^
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vann
February 23, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Yes, I agree with you.LMJ so beautiful and cute in the dress :)
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21 lindl
February 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM
The VIP ward is a step up from the ER? No way. The ER requires more skilled nursing than any ward does. (So do the ICUs.) In the VIP ward, the work is easier but the patients are more annoying. No nurse would consider the VIP ward a step up from the ER, unless they're looking to coast.
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Beng
February 23, 2011 at 3:02 AM
exactly!!! unless she's new and mostly assisting the true ER nurses.
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Kender
February 23, 2011 at 5:39 PM
I watched the first ep, and the VIP ward is SUPER posh (seriously, they're like hotel suites rather than hospital rooms) and she gets a pretty massive pay increase, so it can be counted as a step up for her.
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22 AB
February 22, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Geez, my two favorite actors on screen together. And as a couple to boot (well, at first).
Gonna try to see the first episode, and see if I'm hooked or not. But even if I'm not, there's still Jang Hyuk to watch. :)
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23 Suou89
February 22, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Rating 1st episode from TNS :
Seoul: 9.5% (14th)
National: 8.4% (19th)
Bit low, yes, but of course with Dream High reaching climax and the suspense of waiting for adult characters in The Duo. Could pick up in the next 2 weeks after DH ends, depends on how good Crime Squad and how well the performance of The Duo adult stars.
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24 Rika
February 22, 2011 at 6:08 PM
With the hair and clothes, I can see him in the Joo won role, but it wouldn't have been as great. He definantly could have pulled it off with the attitude just based on Chuno, but Hyun Bin owned it.
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25 bandaid
February 22, 2011 at 7:26 PM
this was the guy from Chuno, right? love him there. so awesome. i'll be watching this series solely because of him. :D
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