I watched
All In (2003) in 2021, 18 years after its release, and after having seen all sorts of Korean dramas, many of which are truly great, others of which are not so, after having seen
Ji Sung in other series,
Lee Byung-hun in 2018's
Mr. Sunshine (2018) , and at least one other drama directed by
Yoo Cheol-Yong -
Swallow the Sun (2009) . So I don't know what I was expecting, but
All In (2003) surprised me in more than one way. It surprised me 18 years after its conception.
It is the story of a gambler (Kim In Ha) always out of luck in life, but unbeatable at cards, a love story so beautiful to watch and two different friendships that he forms and struggles to maintain throughout his life. It is also the talent of these actors who were oh so young, a sight for sore eyes, and one great song by another never-to-age Korean artist,
Park Yong-ha , gone (in 2010) but not forgotten... It is a series about endurance and faith, which spans on two continents and almost a decade, announcing some great (young at the time) Korean actors.
You people, go ahead and watch
All In (2003)! It's a classic of action, drama and love. Three-in-one, all in.
