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RELEASE: 2000
EPISODES: 20
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ALL ABOUT EVE
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STORYLINE

Because Young-mi had a rough life, she envies Sun-mi for having the things she's been longing for - a nice family and an inspiration. Although people believe Young-mi's sincerity, Sun-mi knows that she could do anything just to take her out of the competition.

Sun-mi and Young-mi are both interested to work for the MBS news. Despite Sun-mi playing it fair, Young-mi always prepares schemes against her. But since Sun-mi is such a natural media person, everything works out in her favor that made Young-mi more determined to drag her down.

When Sun-mi went to London for a vacation, she met Hyung-chul, who turned out to be the son of the MBS productions owner. He became her confidant in the Young-mi situation and her strength when she was broken hearted with Woo-jin. When he came back to Korea, he didn't tell her the truth about his involvement in the company she is working at.

Young-mi became more envious when she found out that the company director is madly in love with Sun-mi. Thinking that he is the key to her success, she tried to break them apart and gave up Woo-jin. Woo-jin was devastated to learn that she would rather choose work over him after all he has given up for her. But no matter how many times he was pushed away, he still stood by her side believing that she loves him. Feeling sorry for Woo-jin, Sun-mi chose to be with him. Hyung-chul tried to understand her decision and trusted fate.

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Young-mi is hungry for fame and money. Her being too ambitious drove away all the people who used to trust her. She would do everything just to be in the 9 o' clock news, even if she has to hurt other people - or kill. But her dark past continuously haunts her as she live her dreams. Things got worst when Woo-jin had an accident while trying to protect her. With too much guilt in her heart, Young-mi confessed her wrongdoings and tried to end her life.

With Joo-hee getting married and Young-mi having an amnesia, Sun-mi got the 9 o' clock news position. But a better opportunity came when she was offered to be the London Correspondent. She was overwhelmed of the promotion but doesn't want to leave Hyung-chul behind.

Hyung-chul is having second thoughts of proposing to Sun-mi thinking that she really wants to take the offer. But he is more than willing to take the risk. When he proposed, Sun-mi accepted and decided to give up her dreams for love.

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CAST
Jang Dong-gun
as Yoo Hyung-chul
Chae Rim
as Jin Sun-mi
Kim So-yeon
as Huh Young-mi
Han Jae-seok
as Kim Woo-jin
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REVIEWS

The series has everything - romance, comedy and drama. Not a lot of tear-jerking scenes but that's the beauty of it. They didn't try too hard in making it too dramatic because the story itself is promising enough to make you hooked on it.

I haven't seen any villain's portrayal as effective as this. Kim So-yeon's portrayal of Young-mi is so believable that I would like to kill her. When she shifts to being naive to deceive other people, it looks sincere. I wouldn't blame them for falling into the trap. On the other hand, Chae-rim did a good job in being innocent and sweet. Her smile and eyes is her weapon to draw your attention. As for Dong-gun's character, he has the package. Smart, pure-hearted, understanding, good-looking… come on. What else could you ask for? He is the man that every woman dream of having. He is my kind of guy! Woo-jin's character is annoying. He is clueless and blinded by his love.

Yang Dong-gun and Chae-rim clicks onscreen. It's not only their personalities that make it work, but also the way they look on TV makes you say that they are match made in heaven. They compliment each other's presence. They both have good expressions and smile. If the "Jung Ji-hoon - Song Hye-kyo" team-up makes you sneer, Dong-gun and Chae-rim's could make you fall in love.

At the latter part, I was praying that hopefully, it wouldn't be a LOVERS IN PARIS part 2. It will look passé if Young-mi is just pretending to give way to Hyung-chul and Sun-mi's love.

I don't have any complaints with the ending. Actually I favor it since I like Dong-gun and Chae-rim to end up together (in real life too). But there is a slight change that I want to happen if I can rewrite it. Only two powerful words could make a difference. When he proposed, it would be more romantic if he said, DON'T GO… WITHOUT ME. Yey!

I am putting my credibility in line. You would definitely like this series because this is one of the best Korean dramas ever made.

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ARTICLES

GMA airs new Korean hit: All About Eve
http://www.igma.tv [ April 11, 2005 ]

True to its commitment to offer Filipino viewers the best and most-requested Asianovelas, GMA Network is bringing to Philippine TV the Korean series that has been a phenomenal hit not only in Asia but in other parts of the world as well -- All About Eve.

All About Eve features the riveting story of friendship, love and rivalry between two equally competitive and career-oriented women who will do anything to pursue their dream of being successful news anchors and live happily with the man they truly love.

The gripping story that has captured hearts all over the world unfolds as All About Eve airs weeknights in GMA-7's primetime Telebabad Block.

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OST

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01. True Love - Fin.K.L. [ lyrics ]
02. Ji Geum Chuh Rum Man (You Can't Say) - Mina [ lyrics ]
03. Doo Go On Seul Peum (Nothing's the Same) - Park Hee Soo [ lyrics ]
04. Sarang Eul Jun Ha Neun Ma Eum Eu Ro - Park Hee Soo [ lyrics ]
05. Road Runner - Hip Pocket [ lyrics ]
06. Falling In Love - Mina [ lyrics ]
07. Do Go Bwa (Just Like Now) - Mina [ lyrics ]
08. Watching You - Mina [ lyrics ]
09. After (Instrumental)- Han Ji Ho
10. Somewhere (Instrumental) - Kim Jang Woo

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DIALOGUES AND QUOTES warning: may contain spoilers

[ AFTER THE FUNERAL, HYUNG-CHUL TO HIS DAD ]
I'm not going to live like you. I'm not going to make a girl wait for me. I'm not going to marry someone I don't love. No matter how important money and personal success are, I'm not going to make a girl my footrest. Do you understand? That's the biggest lesson you taught me.

Love must be something you only see from outside. It flows in only one direction. No matter how much I wanted to give up and collapse, I couldn't do it. I was worried that I'd lose him even as a friend. So I force myself to laugh and pretend I'm fine. But my legs hurt so much. The ground feels like thorns and the wind feels like knives. Hyung-chul, I want to see you so much.

[ SUN-MI TO HYUNG-CHUL ]
Even when Woo-jin hurt me, when Young-mi stepped on me and people treated me like an idiot, I put my pride aside when I was with you and spoke my heart. How much did you laugh at me? How amusing was it to you? Always acting like you were on my side. Acting like you supported me like my father. Would a puppet have been as stupid as me? Even mannequins behind windows aren't treated like me.

SUN-MI: Woo-jin, today, someone confessed to me that he liked me. But I feel really weird. That's why I came because I wanted to see you.
WOO-JIN: That's great! I knew it would happen. Some guy with sharp eyes would be able to see the treasure in your heart.
SUN-MI: I thought I'd like it but tears keep forming. The truth is, I wanted to brag that someone likes me. I also wanted to get revenge on you. But tears keep welling up. I don't know why I'm like this. Someone said they like me but I see that now it's really the end of things with you.

[ HYUNG-CHUL TO SUN-MI ]
I'll wait for you. But for now, you forget that I'm waiting for you. If you can't love me, that's fine. I appreciate that. Actually, although I said we're through, I was just afraid. Life isn't the same without you by my side. I just remember in elementary school. Line up behind others. You were always behind Woo-jin and I was always behind you. But who was behind me? Nobody, I guess.

SUN-MI: You just watched me sleep? You should've woken me up. I didn't want you to see me like this.
HYUNG-CHUL: It's because it's me, right? You don't want me to see you like this it's because it's me that you call me on days like these. It's because of me that you get angry. I like it when you do that because it's you.
SUN-MI: I want to go. Just go, Hyung-chul.
HYUNG-CHUL: I'll watch you go inside. Don't think too much. Just sleep tight.
SUN-MI: You should just go. I don't like letting you watch me walk away because it's you.

[ HYUNG-CHUL TO SUN-MI, GIVING THE PERIDOT ]
This is my birthstone. This is the only stone that came from outside earth. When some meteorites fell to earth, some were left unburned and landed on the ground. Your pearl is from the bottom of the ocean and this is from outer space. But they're together now. I saw it in a movie. If you give it to your sweetheart, the two of you can meet in the next life. Let's see each other in the next life. I'm glad that you were born like this. I always want to make you happy. I never thought I was particularly lucky but I think I was really lucky that I met you.

[ HYUNG-CHUL TO SUN-MI ]
You know, sometimes, when you're so attached with Woo-jin, I also get upset. I'm a guy too. But if you ignore Woo-jin when he's struggling, and you just come to me, I don't think I'd like that. That's not you either. That's what I like about you. You don't need to feel sorry for me. I can wait for you.

SUN-MI: I was waiting for Woo-jin.
HYUNG-CHUL: He won't be there. The Woo-jin you trust so much won't come. Do you know why he can't make it? He's with Young-mi. I know Woo-jin was the most important person to your life. I knew it from the start. But when I saw him with Young-mi in the rain. And you were still waiting in that rain, I realized something about you. I realized that I was nothing. If you love somebody you give everything or nothing.
SUN-MI: No, you're wrong. I waited for him not because I love him but because I trust him. I knew he would be there.
HYUNG-CHUL: Does he trust you too? Does he treasure you as much you cherish him? OK, I'll drive you there. He might be waiting for you. If he is, maybe that's better. I might be able to let go of you.

Don't cry. You know, shedding tears could dehydrate your body. It's bad for your health that's why I never cry. Being loved by someone you love... How would that feel? People who are eager to answer this question quickly. You've got to know how blessed you are. No matter how much people say that a one-sided crush is still love. You can't clap with only one hand.

HOST: You two seem so alike and yet so different. Yes or No Corner: If we love the same man, I won't give him up no matter what. Miss Huh Young-mi, did you even think before answering?
YOUNG-MI: Of course, if there's someone you love, isn't it foolish not to hold onto him? It's hard to meet someone like that even if it were someone else's meal, I'd take it.
SUN-MI: I would first ask what that man's preference is. I don't want him to be mine and unhappy but for him to be happy even if he's someone else's man.
HOST:
If the two of you were up against each other, I think Sun-mi would back down.

YOUNG-MI: You're lying. Why would you erase the tape? Why did you? You have no reason to.
WOO-JIN: I also have no reason to love you.

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