WCR Wind, Cloud and Rain Press: Everything aligned

“Wind, Cloud and Rain 바람과 구름과 비” saw a successful first step to seal the reputation of TV Chosun as a “Master of historical dramas”.

On 17 May 2020, TV Chosun’s weekend drama “Wind, Cloud and Rain 바람과 구름과 비” (written by Bang Jiyoung and directed by Yoon Sangho) was aired for the first time. “Wind, Cloud and Rain 바람과 구름과 비” is a drama about kingmakers who read fates and depicts a story that looks back on today’s reality with the subject of fortune telling (명리) and physiognomy (사이코메트리)。 These remain a mysterious realm even in the era of scientific civilization in the 21st century.

During the premiere broadcast, an intense first meeting between Choi Cheonjung (Park Sihoo) and Lee Bongryeon (Ko Sunghee) and a reunion after five years were depicted. Choi Cheonjung passed the state examination at a young age and Lee Bongryeon had a mysterious ability to foresee a person’s fate.

The two got closer when Lee Bongryeon saved Choi Cheonjung’s life as a child. However, they broke apart when Kim Byungun (Kim Seungsu), who learned of Lee Bongryeon’s ability, dragged her to Hanyang and even found out that she was the daughter of King Cheoljong.

A chance meeting during childhood

Five years later, Choi Cheonjung and Lee Bongryeon met again, but Choi Cheonjung’s father, who followed the order of King Cheoljong, and Kim Byungun were at odds and were embroiled in a power struggle. In addition, Chae Inkyu (Sung Hyuk), portrayed as a friend of Choi Cheonjung, always covets and pursues Choi Cheonjung’s position and his woman, Lee Bongryeon. This is also drawing attention and raising questions about the development in the future.

“Wind, Cloud and Rain 바람과 구름과 비” is not an authentic historical drama. It is a “Fictional Sageuk (historical drama)” which combines real persons, the Heungseondaewon-gun and Empress Myeongseong with fictional characters of the Princess, a mysterious spirit and the King’s daughter by a shaman and the best martial artist of Joseon.

The advantage of a “Fictional Sageuk”  is that it looks at history from a new perspective, and various stories can come out from different perspectives and the imagination of writers and directors. The fun of a “Fictional Sageuk” was maximized in the premiere broadcast of “Wind, Cloud and Rain 바람과 구름과 비”.

Based on the unique materials and interesting stories of fortune telling (명리) and physiognomy (사이코메트리),” there was no room for boredom due to the rapidly developing strong narratives among the characters. From the romance of the main characters to the struggle for the throne and the political conflicts, in just one hour, the board has been properly laid out for future developments.

TV Chosun Drama Youtube Video – Episode 1 “Wind, Cloud and Rain”: Reunion after five years for Cheonjung and Bongnyeon, 17 May 2020

https://youtu.be/5VxHyW0xZW4

In the first episode, the most important thing was to “suck in (attract)” viewers’ interest for the next episode. In this regard, “Wind, Cloud and Rain 바람과 구름과 비” ‘ had a successful start.

The actors’ performances were also impeccable. Not only the two main characters, but also veterans who are deep seated in historical dramas such as Kim Seungsu, Jeon Kwangryul and Kim Boyeon. They all gave their weight to the drama by presenting “trustworthy” performances.

In particular, Park Sihoo, who faced public criticism for his slip of the tongue during the production presentation saying, “Please look forward to Ko Sunghee’s exposure scene,” also showed stable acting skills as an actor. He was confident that he would surpass his hit historical drama “The Princess Man”. Attention is focused on whether Park Sihoo will be able to reach his peak again with another historical drama.

“Wind, Cloud and Rain 바람과 구름과 비” started with a 3.8% audience rating (Nielsen Korea Nationwide). For a premiere, it was higher than the previous historical dramas of TV Chosun, “Grand Prince” and “Selection: The War Between Women”. Can “Wind, Cloud and Rain 바람과 구름과 비” exceed TV Chosun’s highest rating on record of 6.3% set by “Selection: The War Between Women”? “Wind, Cloud and Rain 바람과 구름과 비” will be broadcast every Saturday and Sunday at 2250h Korean time on TV Chosun.

Everything has been aligned in Episode 1

WCR风，云和雨新闻：板块铺好

2020年5月18日，今日体育新闻报道，原文为韩文，由ParkSihooSsi.com提供翻译

“风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”首播: 板块铺好

“风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”成功迈出了继承史剧名家朝鲜电视TV Chosun名声的第一步。

2020年5月17日，朝鲜电视TV Chosun的周末电视剧“风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”（由方志英编辑，尹尚浩执导）首次播出。 “风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”是一部讲述造王者们解读命运争霸王位的电视剧，讲述了21世纪科学文明时代作为神秘领域的命理学(명리)和相貌学（사이코메트리）的故事。

当天播出的剧里描绘了崔天中 (朴施厚饰)和李凤莲(高圣熙饰)之间的激烈首次会面，以及时隔5年后的重聚。 崔天中小小年纪就考上了状元，而李凤莲则有着预测人命运的神秘能力。

“风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”并不是正统的历史剧。兴宣大院君和明成皇后是实际存在的人物。朝鲜最强的算命师以及神奇的公主（王和巫师的女儿）是虚拟人物，雍聚在一起的”虚构史剧”。

“虚构史剧”的优点是能够以新的观点看待历史，以作家或导演的视角和想象力启发各种故事，而在“风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”的第一集中，这种”虚构史剧”就成为了优点。

该剧以“名利学”和“相貌学” 的独特题材和有趣的故事情节为基础，迅速展开人物间的扎实叙事，让人无时无刻不在感到乏味。 主人公们的罗曼史，王位争夺战，政治对立等。 短短一个小时之内就铺好了一个可以期待今后发展的”板块”。

Park Sihoo-ssi’s Choi Cheonjung is the most compelling attraction!

首播中，观众们最关心的是下一集的“吸人力”。 在这一点上，“风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”是一个成功的开始。 演员们的演技也无可挑剔。 两位主人公以及金胜洙, 全光烈, 金宝妍等在史剧中的资深演员都展现了”值得信任”的演技，为电视剧增添了力量。

尤其在制作发布会上，朴施厚因失言“请大家期待高圣熙的曝光场面“而受到舆论指责，作为演员展现了稳定的演技。 他自信会超越自己的成名作史剧“公主的男人”。 朴施厚能否再次通过历史剧迎来全盛期，备受关注。

“风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”以3.8%的收视率开始。 首播比朝鲜电视TV Chosun以前的史剧“大君”和“ 抉择-女人们的战争”还要高。“风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”能否超过“ 抉择-女人们的战争”创下朝鲜电视TV Chosun的电视剧最高的6.3%收视率?

“风，云和雨바람과 구름과 비”每周六，周日晚2250点在朝鲜电视TV Chosun播出。