Príncipe do Café (2007)

Coffee Prince (2007) - this one is aired in our local network GMA that is why I was not that hooked with this drama when it aired on TV since I find the dubbing horrible.

I did watched the Korean version of this one since almost all recommended this drama. Eventually it has a different editing than what is what I usually see in other dramas, I find the pacing so hard to understand. I find it hard to connect the storyline since there are somewhat missing parts, which is the style of the editing of this drama.

The drama is cute, fun and light hearted. Yoon Eun Hye did really great as someone pretending to be a guy, I acknowledged that.

Leia Mais

Mixed feelings - Do not eat while watching

I know this is a beloved classic, but for me this is very hard to rate because I have very mixed feelings about it.

My first impression was: gross! I'm sorry, but so many scenes in this drama are seriously off-putting. And it already begins gross in the first scene with Eun Chan having a super gross eating contest against Min Yeop. It actually made me physically sick. And these off-putting scenes continue throughout the whole drama. Eun Chan always eats like a pig - even eating tofu from the floor, and smearing food all over her face, people cleaning their feet WHILE at the table with other people (and then using the same washcloth to wash their face), sucking toes, eating used gum that was stuck to the window, shaking out socks over food, talking about earwax, etc. I honestly don't understand why this drama had to be so gross. I learned the hard way, that you should NOT be eating while watching this drama because you will loose your appetite.

Was it to show how "manly" Eun Chan is? I don't understand why "manly" has to be gross. You shouldn't make the viewers feel disgusted. Talking about Eun Chan, she was super obnoxious and over the top. Always yelling and being offended, being gross and unreasonable. I don't think anyone would fall in love with a person like that, if she was real. I seriously hated her for the first 8 episodes. Kudos to Yoon Eun Hye, though, she really didn't shy away from anything for this role.

I barely enjoyed anything about the first 8 episodes and had to force myself over the span of several months to continue watching. But then episodes 9 - 12 were absolutely brilliant. Mostly because of Gong Yoo. His acting was superb and the way he portrayed his character questioning his sexuality and finally admitting it to himself and Eun Chan, only to then be crushed by betrayal and being confused by his feelings all over again, was outstanding. I've watched a bunch of cross-dressing dramas that follow a similar trope and so far, his portayal was by far the best.

I'll admit it, I fell deeply in love with Gong Yoo in this drama. Before this, he was just another somewhat cool actor that I'd seen in a few dramas but now? I am a fan!!

After episode 12 it then sadly lost some of the magic again and was very predictable and fluffy. But at this point, I had fallen so deeply for Gong Yoo, that I didn't really care and was content with just admiring him (and sometimes pausing the drama to stare at him for longer).

So, what should I conclude... Gong Yoo was brilliant, four episodes were brilliant, but I was grossed out a lot and hated the female lead.

Leia Mais

I picked this drama the other day when I was bored, and I didn't regret it. It was fun and entertaining for quite a while, and the chemistry, or rather, the connection between the main leads was the most realistic I've seen so far...in this type of a drama, that is. There's much of humour and yet serious business mixed in, and each episode keeps you glued to the screen. However, I must say that near the end it got a bit repetitive, but since it is a 'slice of life' type of a tale, I guess that's forgiven. Cast was lovable, cheeky, story itself sometimes annoying, but all in all, it's a good drama. I'm not sure if I'd watch it again, but I've enjoyed it.

Leia Mais

If you like k-dramas, then its already too late that you missed coffee prince. so don't think twice.. better start now.

Anyways here is my cup of sharing the same 'awesome, cute, blah blah.(sorry I can't help writing a review for this)

First of all, this is the first k-drama that I didn't find boring or dragging at any place. Everybody believing a girl to be a boy (that too a slender girl with hairless face and female voice) is kinda too much. But believe me, it is way cuter to think like 'haan.. it will not happen in reality'. We will just end up thinking it will be good if something like this happens for real. Unlike some dramas, not a lead actor or lead actress is annoying. Nobody has overacted. Even I did not want to give it a try at first because I find it boring to see the same kinda female lead who is poor but cheerful,everybody around her adores her and besides the male lead, there will always be one more poor fellow falling for her and be ready to do anything to her. Although this drama has similar touch in it, it is enjoyable.

Every character is awesome and its cute that everybody has their own little story. I always thought that Lee dong wook will be my all time favorite actor, gosh I can't believe I like Gong yoo better than him. His acting skills are amazing and I can't figure out why he is not as famous as many other average actors.

Leia Mais

At first i was not sure about this drama. I saw it had a lot of good reviews but it did not appeal to me. However, once i started watching it i could not stop, i was done with the drama in like 3 days :)

Story: Although it was your typical poor girl rich boy fall in love concept it was pure masterpiece. I mean the story did not drag out completely each episode was just great.

Cast: each character was just hilarious in their own way, i was not bored even once, there was not a character i hated (unlike some dramas)

Music: Although it used mostly Western music it suited each seen very well

Rewatch: YES YES YES YES YES

I just found out this RIP to Lee un who played Hwang Min Yeop, it was a very unfortunate accident . :(

Leia Mais

I have to say this is one of my favorite dramas.
While the basic plot line of the story has been done many times before (girl poses as a guy) Coffee Prince executed it in a new and refreshing way. The acting was WONDERFUL, I seriously began to believe that this was a real story and not just a drama. The actors were great and gave really good reactions to the situation even if they weren't the main characters in the scene (which doesn't happen a lot in other dramas). The music was interesting and they didn't play the same five songs over and over again, they kept in new and fresh while still keeping a couple ones that you'll be able to recognize.
I have to say though that my favorite part of the whole drama was the lack of angst. Angst is one of my biggest issues in dramas, and while a little bit is good for a story I keep seeing dramas overuse it so much i just wanna punch the screen/stop watching. An example of this would be Issues/Misunderstandings the characters have with one another. In any other drama while being accused of doing something they did not do, a character would just stand there and take it and NOT explain the truth or their side of the story which would solve everything. BUT in Coffee Prince all the characters are adults who aren't immature and impulsive. they make decisions based on rational thought rather than their fleeting emotions. if they have a problem with someone, they confront that person to try and solve their disputes rather than wasting 4 episodes beating around the bush just to clear up one measly misunderstanding.
Once again the acting was just top notch, super believable with scenes that seemed real and flowed as if they were actually happening. Only one or two scenes in the whole drama seemed a tad bit forced (but maybe i'm just being picky)
The lead male character is just to die for and does the best acting out of all of them. You just wanna open your heart to him cause he is hard not to love

Leia Mais

This was my first and favorite drama ever, so I apologize if I sound biased. ^^

However, even when I watch it again now, it still stands the test of time and is my favorite drama. The cast is wonderful and great and the story line is really refreshing. After watching more dramas, I realize a lot of the girls are reeallyy girly, clingy, and sometimes annoying. The heroine in this drama is completely the opposite. Definitely a fantastic, refreshing, and fun drama if you're looking for something lighthearted and wonderful.

Also, the ending of a drama really matters to me. I won't post any spoilers, don't worry! I just feel the need to say that the ending is fantastic. A lot of dramas either cram a lot into the last few minutes of the episode and doesn't give us any closure or finish tying up loose strings. This one definitely did a fantastic job at making sure every person you fall in love with in the drama has their story told. ^^

10/10!

Leia Mais

Even though it's taken a year for me to finish, that by no means diminishes how I feel about Coffee Prince. I picked this drama up after You're Beautiful because I've always enjoyed gender benders.

Coffee Prince did not disappoint at all. The story took me on an emotional rollercoaster just like it takes its characters. The romance is beautiful and I love how it was handled--that issues weren't glossed over, but solved and thought through, just like in real life.

I can't say enough about the cast. They are amazing; all the pairings have great chemistry, both female/male romance and the friendships. Each character plays off the other; without one, the dominoes of this drama would possibly fall. I've fallen in love with this cast and hope that they act together sometime in the future.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Coffee Prince, and it will always have a special place in my heart. I will certainly rewatch this again and again. :D

Leia Mais

I don't often watch these kinds of dramas because they're frustrating and sometimes annoying. But this one was priceless.

Go Eun Chan is not a girl pretending to be a guy, she is naturally like that. A complete tomboy. And Han Kyul is not only a chaebol, he's someone with a warm heart.

This drama captivates viewers essentially because of the romance. There are a lot of skinship moments, but the best thing is their love. It's amazing the things he does for her. (This is the moment I realize I'll die single. Not many men can compete with him T_T)

I recommend this to anyone! Watch it, you won't regret it. It's nice, has good actors and it's also funny.

Leia Mais

I discovered this drama after I finished Goblin because I want to see more of Gong Yoo. I know that I'm so late and this was since 2007, but I don't care. And to be honest, this is not what I was expecting.

STORY - I love the idea of the homosexuality (not because that I'm part of the LGBT too.. Well, maybe that's one of the reasons). Since I am bisexual, me imagining that Eun Chan is really a guy, Han Gyul falling for a guy and their scenes together before Han Gyul knew the truth really made me jump on my bed and scream on the inside (especially on the beach part). I also love how the atmosphere changed so fast, like the scene was jumping with joy and then the following would be heartbreaking. I really like it. I love the plot. It's typical, yes, but it makes it interesting and I love it! I also like the idea of the love square. When Yoo Joo and Han Gyul have their cute scenes, I was like "NO. NO!" because I ship Eun Chan and Han Gyul and thank goodness for a good ending. I gave it 9.5 though because of the ending. I really wanted to know what happened next, I even expected for their wedding! LOL.

ACTING/CAST - The acting is superb. Every members of the cast did an AMAZING JOB in doing their roles. I mean, COME ON! They are amazing! Gong Yoo is daddy as always and I love their connection with Eun Hye. Their chemistry is amazing!

MUSIC - The music is good but not memorable. The La La La song got stuck in my head though.

REWATCH VALUE - I would watch it again when I'm in the mood to watch.

Leia Mais

THIS IS IT

This is how it all began, isn`t it?The craze over Korean dramas seems to have started with this pioneer, a drama which should be in the 9s, and isn`t because, some people just don`t like serotonin, I guess. Now, I have to be honest. Before Korean, I was hardcore into Japanese dramas since the age of 12. And, around that time, two dramas would always be mentioned. Hana Yori Dango(a favorite to this day) and Coffee Prince. Sadly, because of my unfounded ignorance, I refused ardently to watch CP until now. But maybe it`s for the better, because nostalgia can`t blind me here.
Even without that, I can say that this is a classic for a reason and it`s a true blasphemy, again, that it`s rated lower than, say, Master`s Sun(which I liked fine, but it didn`t hook me).

Coffee Prince is a story that might`ve been told numerous times, but never in this way and never with this amount of effort and likeability. Perhaps unfairly, because of this drama, I cannot watch Gong Yoo in any other project involving romance, because it just feels lackluster in comparison. Everyone here feels like family. And my meaning is two fold. The chemistry between the actors is so overpowering that there is no way to believe that they aren`t real friends. Another part is that, when I watch this drama, I feel like I`m a part of that family and that is why the rewatch value for me is so high. I will never get bored of this.

Go Eun Chan, Choi Han Kyul, Noh Sun Ki, Choi Han Sung... they all belong to a universe of their own. That universe is special, pure, and something that can never be replicated. And I stand by that. If this drama is ever remade, it won`t do well unless it`s with these actors. It`s obvious that for both screen writers, this was a flash in the pan, since they were never able to write something like this again. It`s both a blessing and a curse to make something this memorable. You will either launch your career into outer space(Gong Yoo) or you will be eaten by the level of popularity which you cannot live up to (Yoon Eun-hye). Whatever the case may be, Coffee Prince is unadulterated shot of magic that we all need. It may be a bit cliché and seen before, but so what?If you can make a story, which has been told a million times before, stand out in this way, I would say you`ve overcome a bigger feat than if you`ve told a completely new story. So, give it a chance if you haven`t, don`t be like me. And with that being said, I`ll make me a cup of average coffee(-_-) and watch this drama for seventh time in five months.

Leia Mais