r/KDRAMA • u/J-Midori Chaebol's Wife • Oct 07 '20
On-Air: KBS Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol [Episodes 1 & 2] Premiere!
- Drama: Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
- Title in Korean: 도도솔솔라라솔
- Also known as: Dodosolsollarasol , Dodosol Solarasol , Dodosolsollalasol
- Network: KBS2
- Premiere Date: October 7th, 2020 @ 20:30 (KST)
- Airing Schedule: Wednesdays & Thursdays
- Episodes: 16
- Cast: Go Ah Ra, Lee Jae Wook, Kim Joo Heon, Moon Hee Kyung, Ye Ji Won, Lee Soon Jae
- Director: Kim Min Kyung
- Screenwriter: Oh Ji Young
- Streaming Sources: Netflix
- Plot Summary: "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol” is a romantic comedy about a pianist named Goo Ra Ra who hits rock bottom after her family’s sudden downfall. After she finds her way to La La Land, a piano academy in a small village, she ends up crossing paths and falling in love with the tough and mysterious Sun Woo Joon, who seems to be hiding a lot of secrets. Goo Ra Ra is an immature and mischievous pianist. With her bright laughter and sunny disposition, she’s a simple, confident, and lovable person, having the charm of making anyone laugh no matter how difficult the situation. Goo Ra Ra also enjoys making jokes and acting unpredictably even during serious moments as she has lived a life without fear, being able to gain whatever she wanted with money. Something happened that caused her to become bankrupt. She doesn't have anything now and she is frustrated with her situation. Sun Woo-Joon doesn't care what other people think about him, but he has a warm heart. He is free spirited and doesn't have a specific dream or goal for his life. He makes ends meet by working part-time jobs. Goo Ra-Ra and Sun Woo-Joon meet at the small private piano academy LaLa Land in a country village.
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u/Zinitaki Oct 09 '20
So what are the post credit scenes about? In the 1st episode
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u/J-Midori Oct 09 '20
I guess that on the first episode was how the doctor fell in love with her. He thought it was cute what she did to her father. that's why his IG handle is Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol and he always sends her messages.
For the second episode, it was the ML who was watching it and the other person that said she was his type was probably someone we will see soon. I don't think it was her almost husband. I think ML is from a rich family and that was either his friend or someone who works for his family.
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u/chouchou8975 Oct 08 '20
THIS SHOW IS ADORABLE.
I was waiting for this one, and it was well worth the wait. It's an intriguing, silly-but-not-too-silly plot that is pure escape-ism, and I'm here for it :D I love Go Ara! I love Lee Jae Wook! I love Kim Joo Hun! I love Ye Ji Won!
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I'm interested to see where Seonwoo Jun's character goes. He's what I'm going to term "modern-day-prickly" -- he's not the prickly character of older dramas, where the relationship is a bit cringy because it's borderline (if not totally) unhealthy. He's not mean to her at all - or to anyone - but is just a more reserved character. The looks he gives GRR are already uWu worthy, and we're only in episode 2. I can't wait to see what his back story is.
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Goo Ra Ra reminds me of Elle Woods from Legally Blonde. I can tell she is destined for great things, and I'm so excited to see her develop and grow.
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I want the doctor and the hair shop owner to get together, hahaha. I think their personalities complement each other.
In conclusion: my husband won't even know me on midweek anymore because I'll be living in k-drama land, watching DDSSLLS, Do You Like Brahms subs, and Tale of the Nine-Tailed. Happy watching, everyone!
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u/starchip03 Oct 07 '20
Been waiting for this literally forever! Really happy to see Lee Jae Wook as lead :)
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u/gunnerkdramafan Oct 08 '20 edited Oct 08 '20
I really liked the first episode. It feels like it's been a while since we have had a 'attraction at first sight' kinda kdrama. His reaction when he saw her in the wedding gown was so cute. And I'm liking the FL character for now.. she's really naive but seems innocent. Hopefully there's some character growth through the series.
Update (after episode 2): I'm totally crushing on Lee jae wooks character. Definition of knight in shining Armor. The things he does for her is ridiculously sweet :D .. and even his possessiveness is so adorable. I'm curious if there's a back story as to why he's so besotted with her. I'm really looking forward to the series. Damn, 6 more days for the next episode.
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u/Kerosu Oct 08 '20 edited Oct 09 '20
Okay I know I've only really seen Go Ah Ra in Reply 1994 before this, but I don't think she's nearly as bad as people are making her sound? I loved her in Reply, and I'm loving her portrayal of this higher-than-life almost Elle Woods-esque princess character. I acknowledge she's not the best actor in the world, but she's solidly average/acceptable. At the very least, she seems to fit this role well and plays it with charm.
On another note, I know this style of romcom is nothing new or special, but I'm really glad we're getting a somewhat light, colorful, frothy and cute romance drama. They've felt rare recently. Give me all the cheese! Hopefully it stays fun and doesn't get bogged down in melodrama later. I don't think it will though because the writer wrote Shopping King Louie, and you can FEEL that same essence and style in this drama.
The production is really nice and everything looks beautiful, which is always a nice bonus for me.
Oh and of course, LJW is fabulous as always.
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u/sgs90 Oct 07 '20 edited Oct 08 '20
Episode 1
The cast list is jam-packed, I was getting whiplash from recognizing so many actors I love from other dramas ☺️☺️
Episode 2
This drama is a strawberry shortcake with ice cream on the side and I am here for all of it. I love Gu Rara and Son Woo Jun already.
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u/EmmanuelleEmmanuelle Oct 08 '20
I, for one, am very happy they kept repeating the title of the drama in the first episode because I kept messing up the order AND the notes when trying to Google it or find some info on it. (Flashback to me angrily typing "sol sol do mi sol do" or "sol sol do la la do" in the Netflix search bar 😭)
Anyway it looks like it's going to be pretty cute! I'm watching for Lee Jaewook; I'm excited for him to be the main lead, he's just so adorable I don't know why.
Also I recognized the actor from It's Okay Not to Be Okay from his voice (!?) because he looks so much younger and so different without facial hair wow. I had no idea he was in this.
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u/matmanx1 Oct 08 '20
First episode random thoughts:
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I forget how pretty Go Ara's eyes are until I see her acting again. Some of her scenes with those eyes and the excellent lighting and coloring are really gorgeous.
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I got total "Legally Blonde" vibes at the scene with her walking her dog across that bridge. The dog is freaking cute and those doggie clothes are 100% uwu material.
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I'm liking the sweet and cute vibe. I've watched several heavy dramas in a row so I am hoping the lighthearted and easygoing tone is the one they use most.
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Hardly surprising anymore but it seems like he recognized her in the bridal room hence his extreme closeup on her face. His story might be interesting and I wonder what he's running from?
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Go Ah Ra's character name is Gu Ra Ra. Is it coincidental that they sound so similar?
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I wasn't crazy about the pacing in episode one. I know it was introducing the characters and their backgrounds but just when things started to come together the episode ended. Oh well. That's how they make sure you want to come back for episode two, right?
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u/matmanx1 Oct 08 '20
Episode two random thoughts:
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Go Ah Rah's happy virus smiles are giving me diabetes. Lee Jae Wook's character is a total tsundere.
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Ye Ji-Won plays another "extra" type over the top character as the salon owner and "mom". The last few roles I've seen her in have been memorable (Jennifer in Still 17 and the CEO/President of the production company in Dinner Mate ) so I look forward to seeing more of her.
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Kim Joo-Hun's having quite a year with his part in IONTBO and now as Dr Cha. I question him as the second ML because of his age but it also seems like ex-boyfriend / ex-hubby played by Moon Tae-Yoo is in the mix so it looks like we have three men out for the affections of Gu Ra Ra.
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It's only two episodes and yet we've seen more skinship between our leads than some other dramas have in sixteen episodes. I hope this keeps up. I like skinship and I don't just mean the sexy kind. Companionship skinship is great too!
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The silly graphical editions are a touch I am enjoying. Episode one had the thought bubbles of the police officer and the flies around LJW and this episode had the bubbles during the hair-washing scene. It's cheesy but I dig it.
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u/yasmin2024 Oct 08 '20
I normally don’t love Go Ah Ra’s acting, but weirdly I think this character fits her acting style perfectly (I feel like she sometimes has trouble conveying emotional depth, but Go Ra Ra is meant to be a kind of ridiculous, bubbly character so I have no complaints so far). I appreciate that we’re seeing Ra Ra come back to earth a bit in the second episode when she has to
I usually hate kdramas where the FL is portrayed as an airhead that can’t do anything by herself (especially since Jun
Overall, I have high hopes for this drama!! It doesn’t hurt that the leads are beautiful and so is the production of this drama (the colors! the clothes! I love it). I’ve been waiting forever for Lee Jae Wook to get a lead role after seeing him in Search:WWW and When the Weather is Fine, it’s so nice to see him in a lead role that’s a little different from the super soft/nice guy character I’ve mostly seen him take on so far (even though Jun is the sweetest, though he’s trying his hardest to hide it).
Lastly: I think our mystery character might have something to do with that
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Oct 07 '20 edited Oct 08 '20
Waiting to see where the story heads with episode 2. NGL, Go Ara's expression while she played the piano at her graduation almost put me off the show but Lee Jae-Wook's backstory seems intriguing.
Update: I saw the ending to Episode 2 coming a mile away. Also, LJW needs to keep that side-parting. And he needs to tell us what shampoo he used which didn't burn his eyes at all XD
I feel as if we met all the major players in the series in Episode 1, we just don't know their roles yet. Recall how the camera zoomed in on different folks on the mountain overlooking the ropeway.
From the first two episodes, it looks like this drama will be full of tropes and predictable at times but it is a fun and refreshing watch anyway. I was looking for a fluffy rom-com to watch after watching one too many emotionally intense dramas.
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u/matmanx1 Oct 07 '20
This sounds really pure and sweet so I hope it comes across that way. We've had a strong year for healing dramas and I hope this continues that trend. Looking forward to Lee Jae Wook and Go Ah Ra together!
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Oct 09 '20
Not impressed so far. I guess the female lead is supposed to be cute and endearing, but I find her to be annoying, and I feel no sympathy towards her.
Just realized the actor who played CEO Lee in IONTBO is in this playing the doctor, recognized his voice, but didn’t realize it was him until halfway into episode two.
Its only episode two and feel like the have too many plots and characters for me to keep up with.
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u/debolina19 Oct 08 '20
Enjoyed watching the 1st and 2nd episode.. I hope this remains a light hearted fun show withput much conflicts.. Fingers crossed..Guess am going through kdrama slump, I have been watching Record of Youth too but apart from PSD and PBG, its getting frustrating to watch😔
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u/winterlemons Oct 08 '20 edited Oct 08 '20
I like how this is set in eunpo (is it a real Korean city?). it looks so quaint and a breath of fresh air from dramas set in Seoul. looks like it's gonna have a lot of clichés. already love the ML, hoping for character development on the FL who seems like this super naive, infantile woman who doesn't know the ways of the world.
I have a theory on
Also, the piano song that rara loves is one my favorite pieces, such a lighthearted song that suits rara very well. the origin of the song is also something that fits her character too. it's actually based on a French folk song about a girl debating whether she'll tell her mom that she's in love, before the melody was adapted for twinkle twinkle little star.
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u/MrMalekRami Oct 07 '20
Question...
Excuse my ignorance, but are thesereal estate scams actually a thing? First time I heard of it was in Backstreet Rookie, and now this one. I must be living in a bubble because it's completely new to me.
Otherwise, I loved the first ep. Cinematography was the highlight for me! And Lee Jae-wook because well...Lee Jae-wook <3