Premiere Watch: Uncle Samsik
by missvictrix
Time slot: Wednesdays
Broadcaster: Disney+
Genre: Period, historical, drama
Episode count: 16
Reasons to watch: Buzzy period drama Uncle Samsik premieres today, and it not only brings Song Kang-ho to dramaland, but an ensemble cast that includes Byun Yo-han, Lee Kyu-hyung, Jin Ki-joo, Tiffany, Seo Hyun-woo, and more. Set in the turbulent 1960s, we follow our titular uncle (Song Kang-ho) and co. through much wheeling and dealing. Disney+ will release the first five episodes today and then go back to their two-episode Wednesday release schedule for the rest of the run.
TL;DR: Shrouded in drama, intrigue, and acting talent, Uncle Samsik is here
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1 Kafiyah Bello
May 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Already on episode 5, lol.
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Seon-ha
May 15, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Any good?
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Kafiyah Bello
May 16, 2024 at 4:07 AM
I think it is just okay for now, very watchable, but nothing I would rave about.
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Eazal
May 17, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Same thoughts here. Easy to watch, nice acting.
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2 Kurama
May 15, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Tiffany didn't get the dresscode message 😅
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kiara
May 15, 2024 at 5:21 PM
She is like a random PPL. I never get her character or acting, if you call it that.
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3 Kurama
May 15, 2024 at 12:42 PM
I didn't recognize Jin Ki-Joo on this picture 😱 She looks different with bangs.
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🌸 Seeker 🌸
May 21, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Same I had to look twice. 😅
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4 panshel
May 15, 2024 at 12:49 PM
This star-studded cast is too good to pass up. And period dramas are always intriguing.
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5 Blue (@mayhemf)
May 15, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Oh wow. 5 episodes were dropped right away on Hulu US!!
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Diana Hansen
May 16, 2024 at 8:36 AM
This is such good news for me! Thanks!
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6 Midnight
May 15, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Byun Yo-han is a phenomenon for me. In that I find him extremely charismatic, but I haven't (and don't feel any unrge to) watch any of his shows.
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kiara
May 15, 2024 at 5:15 PM
I pin all my hope on him to make it in the film industry.
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PYC
May 16, 2024 at 9:03 AM
I bet all my money on him after watching Misaeng that he will make it big LOL, ahead all other young actors in that crop. He does, in film but not drama.
Looking forward to watch Uncle Samsik as there must be something in the script that caught Song Kang-ho’s eyes to do it. I think it will be more like a ‘film’ than the usual drama fare.
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PYC
May 16, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Also, I always think Byun Yo-han has a shade of Leslie Cheung.
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kiara
May 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM
That's a great compliment! We need more younger talents with a future in Chungmuro. While we have some going back and forth, no one has been as successful as Yoo Ah In.
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peiyeelai
May 17, 2024 at 12:11 AM
I feel like I am watching a movie rather than a drama when it comes to Uncle Samsik
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kiara
May 17, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Same. After two episodes, the history nerd in me wants to keep watching it, but my plate is full, so I'll probably binge it after JoL 2.
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7 jillian
May 15, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Its here!!! 🥳
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8 kiara
May 15, 2024 at 5:19 PM
When dramaland giveth, it does so generously.
I went from watching nothing to 4 dramas at once.
-Uncle Sam-sik
-Midnight Romance in Hagwon
-Joy of Life 2
-Heroes
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Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
May 16, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Are you enjoying them all?
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kiara
May 16, 2024 at 8:22 AM
It's too early to say. Joy of Life 2, for sure. I've been waiting 4+ years for it. LOL
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Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
May 16, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Managing expectations sounds like a key skill to avoid disappointment!
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9 mindy
May 15, 2024 at 6:04 PM
I just came here to complain about how much of a sausage fest this picture is because I thought Tiffany was the only woman, and then I zoomed in and saw Jin Ki-joo!!!
I mean, still a sausage fest, but I like how much Jin Ki-joo blends in hahaha
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DancingEmma
May 15, 2024 at 6:20 PM
With you on this. 1/4 is an appalling ratio.
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10 peiyeelai
May 15, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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11 peiyeelai
May 15, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Just watched the first episode and I am impressed. Just found my first drama that can possibly join my Top 10, 15 or 20 favourite Kdramas.
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Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
May 16, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Oh wow I hope that it stays that good nothing worse than loving a drama and then have it nosedive.
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PYC
May 16, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Will catch up this weekend. Based on the trailer, I feel it would be like Giant or Reborn Rich but without the makjiang - reflecting an era in modern Korea.
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kiara
May 17, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Song Kang-ho might win his first New Actor award for TV drama. 😂
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peiyeelai
May 17, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Oooh yes....he will be a winner for this
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