THE FINAL SCENE

I love how the mask is placed on the table next to him as he diligently crafts more masks. And how Mok Dan's best friend was painting out flags to distribute to their fellow Koreans in preparation for a rebel against the oppressors that taint their land and their independence. Mok Dan's death inspired Kang To further to drive the Japanese away from Korea, no matter what it costs or takes. 

 

Kang To was a hero that saved the Koreans, and he was a leader that led the rebels. He was someone who had sinned and paid for his sins. And he was someone who kept his promises. 

He promised his dying lover to remain strong.

 

And he did.

 He remained strong till the end.

Kudos to the production team of Bridal Mask who made everything possible despite the drama's controversies. Especially Joo Won and Park Ki Woong who invested so much into this show. It was an honor to have both of you grace my computer screen. I am extremely wowed by both of your acting abilities. As for Jin Se Yeon, you totally nailed that dying scene. It's spectacular for someone so young (19, right?) to act so well! I can feel the emotion shooting out every few seconds from this show. Han Chae Ah, as well, you were amazing as Rara. You guys make up the A-list cast! 

 There's no doubt that this humble actor (Joo Won) is going to haul in major awards at the end of this year. I'm pretty sure that the whole awards ceremony is going to be dedicated to him. Saw one of his behind the scenes videos and noticed that Joo Won's hand was wrapped in bandages. Was shocked, of course, when I found out that he hurt his wrist during a fight scene with Park Ki Woong. Also heard that Ki Woong hurt himself as well and needed 15 stiches! You guys should've taken it easy, and don't get hurt any further or else I might punch the choreographer that composed the fight sequences. :D Just kidding, but seriously. 

Anyhow, this drama has been on the top chart for three months straight and never left the #1 position! Not surprised, of course, it's Joo Won's show and I realized that all of his shows received critical acclaim, mostly because of his superior acting! Such immense talent. :) 

I still need to get over Mok Dan and Shunji's death scenes, it's been 48 hours since the broadcast and thank god all my Gaksital feels are starting to wear off slowly. I watched the finale again last night with a friend, and the tears couldn't stop gushing out. No matter how many times I watch it I am still going to cry like a baby. 

And whoever made that credits scene for the finale episode, not cool, man, not cool. What kind of twisted soul would make such a thing? Seriously. Even thinking about the credits scene with the music and all makes me all have those feels. Again.

When I saw the credits scene for the first time. I was something like this: 


And basically at the end of the show I'm like:



This show is responsible for my buckets of tears, but still, it was an amazingly inspiring drama series. One of the best and most emotional. A friend told me that it was the first time that she ever saw me wailing so badly over fictional characters. Yes I can be sentimental sometimes. Right, Nelly?

Anyway. That was the end. The Koreans joining a rebel to free their beloved country from the hands of the Japanese. And Kang To leading them towards freedom. 

Inspiring, it is.


And that is for everyone who made Bridal Mask possible. Especially our two MAIN actors. Joo Won and Park Ki Woong. Two of our most talented people in the universe. Such REALISTIC ACTING, SERIOUSLY. You guys are so much more talented than most actors. Yep, a standing ovation dedicated to you guys.

This show made me realize so much. Thank you, Gaksital!