In this I am sam kdrama review we are going to dive into a deep review of a normal entertainment consumer as well as review from the point of view of a critic.
We are going to cover:
- I am sam Cast & Genre
- Storyline
- I am sam k drama In-Depth Review
- Review from a critics point of view
- I am Sam Korean drama ending
I am sam Cast & Genre
Yang Dong-geun, Park Min-yeong, Son Tae-yeong, Park Joon-gyoo, Park Chae-kyeong, Choi Seung-hyeon, Park Jae-jeong, Jo Hyang-gi, Kwak Ji-min, Jang Dan-ji, Ban So-yeong, Lee Min-ho, Choi Jae-hwan, Choi Joo-bong, Park Cheol-ho, Kim Yoo-bin
Number of Episodes: 16
Running Time: 60 min.
Genre:
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Director/Creator:
Kim Jeong-gyoo
Storyline
Jang Yisan (Yang Dong–geun) is a shy, featherbrained-looking teacher who believes in his heart. He accidentally meets the pretty schoolgirl Eunbyul (Park Minyeong), and he shares his opinions about her in one his bravest moments. Eun-byul’s father Yoo Joon-gyoo (Park Joon gyoo), a wealthy gangster boss, wants her to graduate.
He is now looking for a teacher to teach her. His daughter proposes Jang as her new teacher. Jae-gon offers Jang a large sum of money. It leaves no doubt Jang cannot refuse the offer. Jang must now live with Eun-byul. The girl begins to fall in love with the teacher.
The two must pretend to not know each other at school. Jang’s love for Jang grow, even though he is still trying to find the courage to have a relationship with Shin So-yi (Son Taeyeong). Eun-byul also makes friends with Sa-kang (Park Chaekyeong), and even wins over Choi Seung-hyeon (Moo-shin).
They are slowly embracing Jang and Eunbyul’s secret relationship, while Park Jae-jeong, the right-hand of Jaegon’s gangster boss Jaegon, is unable to watch the relationship between Eunbyul and the teacher grow beyond friendship.
I am sam kdrama Review
Romantic-comedy-series that take place at school somehow have some kind of benefit. This is not because a classroom provides a lot more room for comedy and offbeat characters than it is, but because school serves as a microcosm where students get a glimpse of the world outside.
While “I am Sam” touches on topics such as becoming an adult, it focuses its attention on the love story between student and teacher. Wait! What if a teacher and a minor fell in love? You can do it! You can, provided you do it in a politically-correct manner like this.
The manga “Very Private Lesson”, which is slightly different, was the inspiration for the series. This is because the teacher gets mad when the schoolgirl uses her feminine features to make him crazy. She also feels for him. It sounds interesting, but that’s not something you can do on a Saturday afternoon show like “I am Sam.” The show still scores where it matters.
It is a little shocking to see Yang Donggeun play the role of the shy teacher. He looks so helpless and it was likely that Eun-byul was also interested in Yang Dong-geun’s character.
Yang was previously in roles in “Address Unknown”, “Fighter in the Wind”, and he can show impressive physical performance, especially in the latter. Yang is a bit clumsy in “I am Sam” and sometimes gets beaten up without being able to defend himself.
Even though you may never be able to get to know him, he manages to create a great rapport with Eun-byul and that is what’s important in such a series.
Park Min-yeong portrays Eun-byul, the spoilt and sassy girl. It can sometimes be quite exhausting. Jang and the viewer will both be affected. Park delivers a convincing portrayal of Jang because that is exactly how she is supposed be. Park is also a charming, adorable actress that makes us want to pinch her cheeks.
What is the situation with regard to this rom com? Jang gives the feeling that he doesn’t really care about women, which is often the case. It is almost painful to see his story with So-yi, his female teacher. He has never been able to speak to her, even though he knows from a certain point that she is interested in him.
The teacher’s complicated living arrangements are a factor in this. It is hard for him to invite Soyi over while Eun-byul lives at his house. Things are bound to lead to a love triangle, but Jang doesn’t show the inner struggle of having to choose between Soyi or Eun-byul.
Jang was not allowed to have a relationship with the schoolgirl, which may have been the “morally right” decision by the scriptwriters. So-yi is kept guessing for quite some time, so we have to feel sorry for her. Jang’s inability to tell the truth is a major flaw in drama series.
To be fair, Yang DongGeun is not that different from Park MinYoung in terms of age. It’s not horrible. Although they have their moments, I believe that some relationships can be defined by the lines of sex. (Let’s face it, romance is a large portion sexual attraction.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t just be friendship but romance). My belief is that siblings and their educators are in this category. It’s just plain icky, even though you may call me a prude. This was not about a graduate student falling in love with a professor. This was not about a highschooler and an adult teacher. It’s almost illegal, isn’t? This wouldn’t be fair to call it a bad drama, but I didn’t enjoy it.
You ought to bring the drama into the show. This doesn’t work if Jang isn’t making himself quiet so he can clear up any misunderstandings. Is this really necessary? A little more creativity would have been appreciated. Problem is also that the subject becomes repetitive and the sails lose their wind somewhere in the middle of the series.
Why not reduce the show to twelve episodes? It would have been more enjoyable for the show to go down to 12 episodes. The last episodes are much more engaging and, surprisingly, the ending is satisfying. We don’t expect anything like this from romantic series any more, so we give it a well-deserved thumbs up.
If this was a romance series, I would probably have stopped watching it. The show’s humor and charismatic characters make it very entertaining. Moments such as those where the gangster boss is visiting Jang and Mr. Kim is also present, sadly So-yi is also there. Jang introduces the gangster boss to his father and Mr. Kim to his brother. This situational comedy makes Jang laugh.
There are many illustrious characters that gather in the classroom, so it is a great place to have some laughs. We also become fond of Sa-kang, the loyal friend of Eunbyul. However, Moo-shin is a problem. He is the calm, cool guy who loves to read and wins every fight. All the girls love him, and we wonder why. You can’t help feeling that there are other boys in the same class who are better-looking than Choi Seung Hyeon, aka T.O.P of the hip-hop group Big Bang. Girls aren’t into quiet guys. The cast is great in supporting roles and the side stories are well integrated into the main plot. We also see students’ problems when they clash against the adult world. Even some worldly wisdom has made its way into this series.
“I am Sam” is entertaining and enthralling. The show isn’t as corny as others, but it does bring a refreshing breeze. You still have to deal the Korean pop songs constantly popping in, which can sometimes remind you of annoying jingles. The manga-like characters are a great addition to the drama and romantic scenes. They also have a lot of humor.
If you are wondering who the Sam in the title of the show is, then you will find the answer right away since we view ourselves as an online education site. “Sam” refers to the Korean word for teacher. It is a slang term. This is also why the alternative title was chosen. You can’t go wrong with “I am Sam”, and the show avoids many of the genre problems without ever departing too far from the norm. The series is entertaining and very funny at the end. This is all you can ask for.
Review from a critics point of view
Synopsis/Storyline: My rating 6.5/10
In a high school with low standards, the podium is set. Mostly all of the wrongdoers at the school are represented in the homeroom classroom. However, there are also a few smarter and more middle-of the-road students.
The mild-mannered and weird homeroom teacher, Mr. Jang, seems to really care about all of them. The gangster’s offspring is a quirky charactor who has little interest in homeschooling and no aptitude for it. He meets her and she decides to go to the local high school. The fun begins.
Script/Acting – My rating 5/10
Yang Dong Geun was not as strong as Teacher Jang Yi San (“Sam”), the leader man. His sluggish, stammering personality was not appealing. His uncomplicated, optimistic character is still hilarious. Teacher Jang, commenting on yet another teacher quitting because of incorrigible students, said: “Yes, but they could make weapons means that they are really intelligent.”
Many of the minor characters were too over-played and over-acted. Unfortunately, this was not in a fun or campy way. Teacher Shin (Son Tae Yeong), the second female lead, was too weak, inane and one-dimensional to be attractive. Many of these characters are intended to be funny and goofy but they somehow fall short.
This drama had a cast of great actors and actresses. These few actors and actresses were the stars of the drama, making it worth the effort despite its problems. Park Min Young, City Hunter’s Kim Nana, plays Yoo Eun Byul. It’s easy to see how she rose to stardom. Her performance is charming, funny, and memorable. T.O.P made his acting debut in this drama, and his dark brooding role fit him perfectly. Lee Min Ho was a supporting character but became the scene-stealer when he appeared on-screen as Heo mo Se, the heartthrob son of principal. This is one of those silly but entertaining scenes.
Cinematography – My rating 4.5/10
Although this drama was released in 2007, it feels dated and has a very basic cinematography. Cringe special effects set the mood for low-quality drama. There are some really bizarre scenes in Episode 1.
Even though the gangster father is very small, he lifts and throws a man across the room. In another scene, he fires a shotgun and leaves a hole in his study door. This would not be unusual in and of itself, but Yang Dong Geun reacts like a loud rapport has been established next to his head, yet the gun shot was miraculously quiet. Hm. Hm.
Soon after, there is another silent explosion. Park Min Young, oddly and quite unrealistically, flies across the room. This drama is not known for its sound effects or action. They might even have been better if they were removed altogether.
Music: My rating 5/10
Although the musical score was not very extensive, it was quite cute. The main track “Only Me”, has a beat that is reminiscent of the 50s and works well for high school students who are into shenanigans.
Overall Charisma – My rating 6/10
Although I was able to watch the drama once, I’m glad that I did. It’s actually twice, since I had to watch most of it again on Drama Fever in order to catch up with what I missed. It’s worth seeing some of the top stars in their early careers. Although the plot was a bit slow at times, it was overall enjoyable and I enjoyed the characters.
I am Sam Korean drama ending
My favorite scene was at the end of 16th episode. It’s about 10 to 15 minutes before we get to the actual end of the drama. It was 4 years forward Eun Byul graduated.
First, Ms.Hong is not able to get along with Mr. Kim. After Eun Byul, Mr. Kim seperates from the Mafia and becomes an international lawyer. Ms. Hong is still her boss.
Moses is currently in the army-service, and is married to Da Bin, one of his loyal supporters and the leader and leader of three Bins. They are about to have their second child. One Bin is a famous actress/model, and the third is a poetess who will be going to Oxford. Ji left Jang Ji Sun for Sun Hoo and fell in love with Sun Hoo.
Sun Hoo returned to school-doctor work. Yay! For one dream-couple to find each other. Jang Ji San remains a teacher and has not lost any of his body. Damn! Why is mr. Kim so kind? ? -.-), He is still waiting for Eun Byul’s return.
They live happily ever after and she returns (I’m not a fan). They are my favorite! Min Sa Kang is now an art teacher. She goes back to her school for practice. Moo Shin and his friend are important detectives (They may not have understood, but they could be the founders of it).
The same detective wants Moo Shin and his forces to be recruited. MinXChae couple-fans are pretty much together! It seemed to be so at least This is it! I’m done with the drama. We wish you all the best with this drama!
