This series is based on the 1987 American movie Overboard. Anna Jo (Han Ye Seul) is a rude, feisty, and audacious American-bred heiress who can never be satisfied. She returns to Korea only to continue being a controlling ... more »wife to her already cowardly husband, Billy Park (Kim Sung Min). When her yacht gets stuck for repairs, she hires local handyman Jang Chul Soo (Oh Ji Ho) to fix her shower, but when they have a heated spat over her dissatisfaction and non payment, she pushes him overboard and dunks his tools into the ocean right along with him. Later, after a quarrel with Billy that threatens to end their marriage, she herself gets drunkenly pitched overboard and falls victim to a bad case of amnesia.« less
"Smart, complex, clever script, great acting, and funny! Top quality work and I didn't mind reading the subtitles. Highly recommended."
Watch out for Princess, she's tough.
A. Murray | PA, United States | 12/05/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Oh boy! This is one of the best. The version being sold here is terrific. It's a nice clean set with good resolution, and superior subtitles. I bought it when it first hit the market, and in fact had pre-ordered it.
I'm a movie junkie, and at the time I purchased this, I was a definite K-Drama fan. Let's say, I am experienced.
The story has some of the funniest material I've seen around. The cat/dog exchange enacted to the song, "Bang Bang He Shot Me Down", is so hilarious I almost fell off the bed watching it. I'd seen screen caps of the scene, but nothing compares with live action.
There is a dog in this show who deserves an Oscar. She's so great.
She's jolly, and good natured. I read a commentary written by the director describing how easy she was to work with. She is just a local girl, who could imagine she had star qualities?
He said, when they wanted her to sleep, all they had to do was feed her. She always crashed after a meal. Like I said, definite star quality.
There were several cats playing Princess. They couldn't remember their lines.
Oh Ji Ho is splendid in the opening scene. He plays it with a straight face for the most part, then with grit and determination later when he's underpaid for the job he's on. (He's a private contractor.)
I can't bring myself to divulge details. As I mention time and time again, I hate spoilers.
There are scenes in this show involving water, a lot of it. Put on your life jacket, then sit back and laugh.
There's also a mole of interest, and I don't mean the furry animal.
If I talk too much about this show, I'll just yak for too long.
The cast is grand. The locale is so perfect (I have tons of pics of it in my computer). The sets are actual homes and hotels. This show was meticulously filmed down to the last detail.
What a great love story! Lot's of longing a la K-Drama, lots of tears ditto, and of course a conniving woman you can hate with my blessings. No, it's not Ana.
There's been mention of the price. It's not nearly as salty as some, and for sixteen hours, you really can't complain. It's something you'll watch many times without getting bored.
And ladies, in case you don't know it, Oh Ji Ho is a definite heartthrob with the K-Drama set. He is very beautiful to look at, and has a really nice voice to listen to. Plus he always takes off almost all his clothes. K-Drama ladies wait for that, and discuss it at forums. Pretty cute.
I have a blog dedicated to Oh Ji Ho. If interested, see my profile for the link. This show is highly rated there. Also, there are photos of the MBC awards show for this program.
Buy it here. You'll be happy."
Great Drama
Mei He | New York | 04/03/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a hilarious and fun to watch drama. It's so good that I don't mind watching it again, and reading the subtitles again! Gotta own this drama!"
Couple or Trouble Korean Comedy
William R. Phillipson | CA, USA | 12/14/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Good comedy. Good romance. Complex plot. Keeps you interested through all 16 episodes."
Super fun soap...enjoyed with subtitles...too expensive thou
Michelle M | Alameda, California USA | 12/07/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Super fun soap - very funny and touching. Production value is great.
Enjoyed with subtitles - I am not Korean but had no problem enjoying it anyway!
Too expensive though - Around $100 for the entire series I suppose is not a bad price per episode but would have preferred paying half that price!"