My Name is Kim Sam Soon

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Kim Sam Soon (Kim Sun Ah) is a baker who has a talent in making pastries and cakes. On Christmas Eve, she caught her boyfriend, Min Hyun Woo (Lee Kyu Han), cheating on her and breaks up on the same night. On that same night, she accidentally went into the men's restroom and met Hyun Jin Hun (Hyun Bin), a somewhat callous fellow but sometimes considerate guy. By sheer coincidence, Jin Hun needs a baker for his restaurant Bon Appetit and Sam Soon is unemployed. Sam Soon is hired as the restaurant's chief baker and the two fights like cat and dog. Nevertheless, they started to have feeling for each other and Sam Soon agreed to post as Jin Hun's girlfriend so his mother would leave him alone. Things got complicated when Jin Hun's ex-girlfriend Yoo Hee Jin came back from the States intending to win him back.

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Hyun Bin (Hyun Jin Hun)
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Kim Sun Ah (Kim Sam-soon)
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Kim Ja Ok (Park Bong Sook)
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Henney Daniel (Dr. Henry Kim)
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Lee Ah Hyun (Kim Yi-young (Sam-soon's sister))
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Kwon Hae Hyo (Lee Hyun-moo (Chef))
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25 days ago 16 of 16 episodes seen

purplenette
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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This is a warning...episode 15 will emotionaly drain you!!! I had a huge love/hate relationship with this drama and that is why I gave it 10s across the board. I love the story and the conflict, but I hated that they kept calling this beautiful woman fat and old...but ALL the men except Henry wanted to be with her. It is a little flawed.

First the story...it is a well thought out concept. Breakups, first loves, and the story of loving yourself so that others will love you too is so well written and directed.

Acting/Cast...Sun Ah does an amazing job as Sam Soon. I totally love Sam Soon. She is an amazing strong character while maintaining her vulnerability. The reason I watched this drama was Hyun Bin. I think he did a great job playing Jin Hun. He was a complex boy that grew into a steady man. I loved when he poored out his heart to Sam Soon while laying his head on her tummy.

I think all the other actors did an amazing job and the side stories are well done. The relationship between Sam Soon and her sister, Yi Young deserves a mention because the characters are wonderful together. Then of course there is the other eye candy...Henney Daniel and Lee Kyu Han. They did a great job acting too.

The music was great...I loved them using Only Fools Rush In. It is perfect for this movie. "I can't help falling in love with you"

I will rewatch this drama when I decide to start rewatching my favorites.

I think you should all watch this at least once!!! Enjoy!!! read more
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26 days ago 16 of 16 episodes seen

Rourou
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Overall 8
- Story 8
- Acting/Cast 8
- Music 7
- Rewatch Value 6
1-Why did i watched this : I watched this when i was 13 or 14 years old, at that time i didn't even watch asian dramas, i watched on tv along with some friends and i remember having fun while watching it.

2-Storyline/Plot : It was surprisingly good considering that it's almost an old drama; the struggle of an old fat girl to fulfil her dreams and fix her love life at the same time, i believe there weren't any slow moments the story just went on in a good way.

3-Acting/Cast : Well, there's Hyun Bin, the first actor that i kept in mind , he really did his role perfectly. Sam Soon wasn't that bad but she can became a little annoying sometimes but in general, the acting and the supporting roles were nicely done.

4-The music : I don't remember it in details since it have been 7 years now but i remember it wasn't that bad.

5-Rewatch value : I can't do so but i can't deny that some people would including my friends who watched it along with me.

6-The ending : Kind of nice but i was expecting a better ending and i believe they could have done better but anyway not bad.

7-Overall : As one of my first watched dramas this wasn't that bad since it was one of the steps that started my passion for asian dramas so no regrets. read more
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What's Up Fox?

both have the main couple as a younger guy and an older girl; the female leads are reminiscent of each other as well. Both of these dramas have been compared to Bridget Jones. I will say the male lead is nothing like the character of Hyun Bin in Sam Soon; he is much more likeable in my opinion.
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both of these dramas tell about a love story between an older woman and a younger man started with a love contract.
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Comments (20)

MonikaB 10 days ago
This drama is still in my 'top ten' list of favorite dramas. I'm glad I was able to watch the whole thing because so many people here are having a hard time getting to watch it. Kim Sun-Ah did a fantastic job! The story, acting & music were all first rate. Definitely a drama to watch...it's a classic.
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frost 11 days ago
i tried my best to look where to watch but i failed so i just read the recap and be contended...really great drama...
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frost 18 days ago
really one of the best drama i ever watch...really love this ^^
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asliceofkate 25 days ago
SAM SHIEK-AH!!!!
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asian3imposter 26 days ago
This was my first ever K-drama!!!!! I really enjoyed watching it :D
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bllueart Apr 15, 2012
I wish I could actually watch it all. I'm stuck at ep 10, and I really liked it so far. Does anyone know where I can find the rest of the episodes? (btw I'm not from the States, so half of the possibilities are down v.v). Any help is greatly appreciated! :)
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- Kirika Apr 16, 2012
  at veoh.com :)
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- bllueart Apr 16, 2012
  Thanks, but veoh doesn't seem to work in my country... v.v
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- Kirika Apr 16, 2012
  and mysoju? thats where i watch it :)
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- Kirika Apr 16, 2012
  ahhh i see, 10 is really broken :(( thats crap. .. and sad. its only viet subs on youtube.. no more engl subs.. i wanna go watch the viet subs, who cares when i dont understand what they say i wanna see this drama soooooo much **__**
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- bllueart Apr 17, 2012
  haha ^^ I know, right?
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huh Apr 14, 2012
scare me how feelings are easy to change!
poor Yoo Heejin </3
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shakilasattar Mar 28, 2012
henney :O

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- shakilasattar Mar 28, 2012
  why wouldnt anyone fall in love with u ? :O
  
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beloved Mar 27, 2012
I love this, I began to love KimSunAh here..
do you know where can I rewatch it I can't find a site T^T pls help...
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- simplixvi Apr 9, 2012
  (-: Viki [dot] com
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- beloved Apr 10, 2012
  tanks bout the info...but i can't watch it..
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Nana87 Mar 11, 2012
Awesome Drama :)
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Moondancer Jun 17, 2011
Is there another word for Sam Soon besides, "classic?" Loved just about everything in this drama. It was one of the first Korean Dramas I ever watched and it gets a special place in my Drama Heart!

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Jeaniessi Apr 7, 2011
A gem of a show. I loved the chemistry, the acting, the story...everything about this. You'll laugh and cry and sigh. So good I bought it! Kim Sun Ah is amazing. Fell in love with Hyun Bin. Don't miss this one.
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