Genre: Drama
Broadcast Date: January, 2004
Total Episodes: 20
Casts: Ha Ji Won, Jo In Sung, Park Ye Jin, So Ji Sup
Synopsis:
Lee Soo-jung (Ha Ji Won) is a travel agent who is seeking her good luck in Bali after a harsh and unforgiving childhood. She meets Jae-min (Jo In Sung), Kang In-wook (So Ji Sup), and Young-joo (Park Ye Jin) in Bali, three seemingly perfect people entangled in a triangle of love. When Lee Soo-jung finds herself back in Seoul, her desire for success leads her to seek Jae-min for a job, unwittingly setting off a course of events that further complicate the love triangle.
What Happened in Bali is a drama that reveals the inner materialistic desires of people. It reflects upon the sometimes ugly (but truthful) side of man where nothing matters more than money.
Opinion:
The story was intense! I loved it! It's a lot different from the typical romance dramas that Korea provides because it leaves you in suspense. It truly has a deep story and it surely provides a shocking ending. This story isn't one of those "happy ever after" ones, it's very twisted but it left me completely satisfied for not having such a joyous ending. All of the actors and actresses that played in this drama were terrific! They truly performed their characters superbly without any disappointments. Lee Soo-jung (Ha Ji-won) was that optimistic girl who was going to make it in life even though her brother's debts left her begging for employment. Her thoughts and emotions were so well hidden you couldn't really tell what she was thinking towards the end which made the ending all the more shocking.
Jung Jae-min (Jo In-sung) was a younger son of the PAX group CEO whose father beat him inconsiderately when he made bad decisions. He's ignorance and transition from a spoiled brat to a mature adult on the brink of madness was so well played, I must applaud. Kang In-wook (So Ji-sup) received the highest score on the test for the PAX Company which led to promotions and a seat not too far under Jae-min. So Ji-sup's character was very lonely but attractive and his actions in that company are so sly, it's inspiring. You just wouldn't expect him to do something so bold so secretively. The two male leads both performed well in wooing Soo-Jung as well; one treating her with respect and care and the other treating her with money. Choi Young-joo (Park Ye Jin), Jae-min's fiance, truly was a vixen. Her attitude and actions towards the other characters were so pathetic (not a bad thing in the character's case), I just couldn't help hating her (then feel sorry for her…)! The other actors such as the families and friends of the leads are amusing and abusive and play in well for the drama. No complaints what so ever. They all added some zest to the story.
What Happened in Bali is a complete and utter drama. There's romance, twists, jealousy…this drama provides everything that isn't "happy, happy." This drama also makes you think. You can't help but wonder, "What's going to happen?", or "Who's she gonna pick?" You may think you know how it's going to end, but you find yourself wrong !!!
An intense drama can't go without intense music. The background music is very mysterious which goes along well when there's jealousy looming. There are also other songs well suited for a romantic setting and the singers are very good. All in all, I'd have to say there's a very good soundtrack.
What Happened In Bali is not one of those cutesy dramas. There's violence, infidelity, and romance that really keeps you interested regardless of gender. It tackled the dark side of the themes of love, desire, money, and power, and did so in a way that had me riveted to the screen. My mind and heart was so absorbed by these characters and their maddening situation. I stand firm in my own conclusion that while Soo Jung liked both men, she ultimately only loved oneAfter one episode, you really want to know what happens next and once you've completed it all, you're left speechless, stunned with you jaw wide open saying "What?!" in your head.
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