Snow Queen

I really liked Snow Queen.  It was a dark, sorrowful, yet an optimistic tale about two people whose lives were forever changed due to a tragic event.  The drama made me feel how icy cold our hearts can get when we lock all of our fears and emotions inside, and force only the cold exterior onto others, in defense that no one could ever hurt us.

Han Tae Woong is a man who is tortured by his past. When he was young, he was an aspiring student and genius. In high school, he competes with his best friend for an academic scholar and wins. Embarassed and shamed, his best friend commits suicide. Tae Woong could not deal with the pressure and the guilt, so he runs away and throws away his future of becoming someone great.

Kim Bora is a young woman who is also tortured by her past and her illness. She comes from a wealthy family, so money is sweet like candy. She gets everything she wants, with the exception of love and warmth from her father. She has no mother and had no one to teach her about tender love.

A story of love, misunderstanding, and compassion. There are some really awesome passages in this drama that I truly love. I'll have to dig in and write them down next time.