Coffee Prince (2007)

Coffee Prince..well..I learned to love the name Arthur because of this drama. In the Philippines, Choi Han Kyu is named as Arthur. The story is very unique. Go Eun Chan is not any man's typical girl and on the other hand, Choi Han Kyu is every woman's dream..but Han Kyu fell in love with Eun Chan. I can't express how much I love every bit of this movie..so refreshing. It's like a breathe of fresh air. I'm not really into crying but when Eun Chan left Han Kyu I can't stop my tears. They are a perfect match. The ending is superb. A drama that you won't forget until you hair turns into gray..this is it.

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This is sweet romantic comedy with likable characters and friendships. Aside from the totally unrealistic premise of a girl fooling everyone into thinking she is a guy for so long, I appreciated how it depicted the couple relationships and problems in a modern realistic way. The 2 leads get lots of warm, sweet and sexy moments together. I love the theme of loving someone so much purely for who they are rather than what they are.

Some small complaints are that the secondary storylines were not as entertaining as the main storyline. The pacing is a little slow. It feels like a leisurely stroll not boring but it could have been a little snappier. I didn't enjoy the gross out bodily humor. I don't think it added to the comedy. It just made me feel grossed out. But these are small things compared to how much I enjoyed the main romantic storyline. Romantic comedy lovers will really like this drama.

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This is was a great show. I loved watching it a lot. It was never boring. I liked that the girl looked like she was a boy so went a long as a boy for a job. I thought that part was fine. I liked that she was having to cross dress. This was a very fun watch. The chemistry was good between the two main actors. I liked that since the dude thought she was a guy he struggled with being gay and then accepted it even know it would make him an outcast in this country. I think he was wrong to get mad at her when she finally told him that she was a girl. But I kind of understand why he was mad at the same time. It was good that he accepted that she was a girl and didn’t get too mad at her. I think the script was well written and the acting was good. Everything happened made perfect sense to me. The actors and actress did a great job. There clothes, hair and makeup looked good the whole series. I like that it was set in a coffee show. The translation was good too. I could tell that the director put his whole heart into the show. The fact the director cared, and had passion for the story showed becuse the show was really good. I would recommend this show to everyone.

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Memorable Show

COFFEE PRINCE was one of the first K-dramas I ever watched, quite a few years ago now. It is a very entertaining rom-com, but as light as it may seem, it also has a lot of heavy-heavy feels going on. The premise is fun and entertaining and yet very moving. The characters are all interesting and well-casted. I absolutely loved the main character, a tomboy heroine named Go Eun-chan. She was so lovable, relatable and interesting. Although a bit slow at times, this show was an unforgettable watch. Super cute. No regrets.

Overall, it was worth the watch.

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heartfelt 10

Though not perfect by far , this drama deserves a 10 for:
1) actors' genius acting, 2) convincing - realistic to the very detail - settings, also a FAB sense of fashion, with that 80's vibe, 3) original idea. You could swear this one just aired, it's got an incredibly modern look!
It starts as a comedy, and totally fun! But then it turns into melodrama, which is less convincing... Still the old trope of Cinderella - Cold Prince gets a fresh approach, which is quite catchy. The ML is - for once - a sensitive caring human being, not a heartless CEO, and the FL is very natural with her boyish look!
I disapprove of taking lies too far though...
The second couple is annoying/boring and gets too much screen time. The three Princes from the Cafe are another story - very loveable.
Towards the end it seriously drags, with the 2-yr separation of lovers and all.
I would rewatch the first half anytime.

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Such a cute show! A bit slow/dramatic at times, but the overall romance was well thought out and very sweet. The BL romance didn't bother me at all - just proved how we all should love what's on the inside more than anything else. The ending brought a huge grin to my face. I'm soooo glad they showed the clips at the end of when they were all having fun - it really encompassed the feel of the drama in a neat way.

One negative to this drama that kinda bothered me was the second leads. When I went back and watched the drama for a second time, I found myself skipping all of the second lead's romance scenes with the artist because I just really didn't like her as a character. I feel like, if her character was just a little less selfish and maybe approached others in a different manner, I would like her a whole bunch more.

Anyways, if you can get over an artsy-fartsy female second lead who is the exact opposite from the main female lead who is sweet, slightly immature, but in a funny innocent way, and kind-hearted, I think you'll enjoy this.

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As warm and cozy as a cup of coffee

I’m not sure if I know what to write about Coffee Prince, especially considering it is one of my favourite series. I guess that what I love the most about this k-drama is the character development and the relationship between the four main characters. I guess I also like the fact that I am always a sucker for the ‘I love this person no matter what’ trope and Coffee Prince has this element aplenty.

Favourite things:

#1 | Eun Chan & Han Gyul. Not only the acting and the chemistry between the actors is very good but you learn to care for the characters since the very beginning, especially Eun Chan that we love since episode one – when she is struggling to make ends meet. Han Gyul grows in our hearts as the drama continues and he has to face professional responsibilities, family demands and new feelings. Their relationship is odd at first (how could it not be with the series starting point?), but it gines us a fuzzy, fluffy feeling in our hearts to see they become friends and then the relationship that spirals out of that. Their character development is attached and permeates their relationship.

#2 |Han Sung & Yoo Joo. The two second leads and their side story also grasps our attention and get us invested in their storyline. A mature romantic subplot, about people that love each other but have history to overcome.

#3 | Rest of the cast. The café crew and Han Gyul’s fierce grandmother and Eun Cha’s childish sister add flavour, warmth and laughs in every scene their in.

#4 | Noh Sun Gi’s random subplot. Yeah, like me, you may end up falling in love with Noh Sun Gi with no apparent reason (ok… maybe his looks). And the subplot he gets midway through the series is unexpected and delightful.

#5 | Interactions. What really makes Coffee Prince works is how the characters interacts amongst themselves. Eun Chan’s family life, he friendship with Han Sung and Sweeper, Gae Shik and the rest of the coffee prince crew as well as Han Gyul’s relationship with his grandmother, the fragile interactions with his father and his care for his employees add a new layer and more colours to the story.

To conclude, I really do not anything ‘bad’ to say about Coffee Prince. Not that it does not have faults but they are elements that you forget after you watch and all that is left is a sweet and magical taste in your mouth.

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Most Accurate Depiction of Realistic Thoughts, Actions & Reactions (+) Superb Acting

3 thoughts about Coffee Prince [Spoiler-free]

1. In real life, if you are holding your lover's hand playfully, you don't touch slowly, looking into each other eyes, blushing the whole time while your heart thumps loudly and intense music plays in the background. Instead, you randomly touch them, put your fingers in between theirs out of sync, slap each other, smile a bit but not the whole time, and just look away and lose your attention.
These are the kinds of small actions and reactions that are portrayed throughout all 17 episodes and it made me admire this series so much due to such an accurate depiction of realism. I truly admire the director for their great work!

2. Love is usually not the most epitome emotion for each person. In fact, very few people can keep love above all else. Coffee Prince made sure to not ruin the viewer's hopes with unrealistic romances while showing various storylines of different couples.

3. It wouldn't be so well displayed, of course, without the brilliant performance by each and every cast member. Especially KUDOS to Gong Ji-Cheol for taking us through each and every complex emotion. It almost felt like he went through it personally.

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One of the best korean Drama

Fun, breezy, and so heartfelt, that it’s still considered a classic in Dramaland today.

There are lot of things to love about this show: a drama world that feels real and lived-in; leads with crackling, warm chemistry whether they’re bickering, stealing wistful glances at each other, or getting up-close-and-personal touchy-feely; an excellent ensemble cast that all feel like they belong in their characters’ skins; a well-executed OST. On the downside, some folks find the humor a little gross, so fair warning, I guess? I personally don’t enjoy gross humor, but I didn’t find the humor in this much of a deterrent, to be honest.

The ending can feel a little underwhelming in spots, but overall, this one is well worth a long-term spot in your drama-loving heart.

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Started Slow, But It's Worth It!

While I found the first quarter of episodes rather quite slow, I did eventually find Coffee Prince to be a solid drama with some greatly built characters and OST, which of course was helped alongside an all-star cast. (R.I.P. to Lee Eon). In all honesty, I could have perhaps even given Coffee Prince a higher rating, if one thing was changed - that being the character of the FL. Don't get me wrong, the character wasn't horrible, but I did get a little tired of the same thing over and over. Thankfully however, the story, while not insanely impactful, kept giving little twists and turns which kept it fresh, and the majority of the characters excluding the FL, were enjoyable to watch. I would have in-fact liked more episodes by the end - perhaps like a spin-off that featured more limelight of the supporting characters based in the Coffee Prince café.

All in all, while the start was slow, I still definitely suggest people to watch Coffee Prince. I'm not even the sort of person to enjoy 'contemporary romance/slice-of-life type' dramas, and I thoroughly enjoyed this, especially when it comes to the second half of episodes.

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