[Ep. 5 & 6] Empire of Gold Review - Good Family Drama That Simply Struck Right Through the Heart

I have just finished watching episodes 5 and 6 this afternoon. 

I can't immediately update because I was also watching another drama. But, one thing is clear, though Empire of Gold has not yet climbed in the top spot during it's airing time, it does not mean that this drama is lacking in story. The fact is, it has the perfect ingredients to make a viewer hooked and feel the power of the drama.

Empire of Gold is a one of a kind drama. You want mellow that will connect to you, it definitely has it. You want intrigue inside family disputes, this certainly is giving me something that is as real as it can be. You want chemistry, there is, and romance, I am positive it will come later. The heiress and the rags to riches hero/villain story.

After watching the latest two episodes back to back, these are my immediate reaction that I shared at the forum via soompi. This is what I felt watching the episodes.

my thoughts...

This drama is really awesome! I maybe a bit slow in understanding about the stocks, shares, dealings with the government agencies, but the heart of this story is about family. Every episode I find myself crying just by watching what's happening to the CHOI household. Seo Yoon is the only one caring for his father in the real sense of the word. She is the kind of daughter every father would be proud of. Her compassion and her loyalty to the company will bring her hardships and the reason her siblings will be against her decisions, still, she is the only one doing what is best for the company.

The mother, or the step mother is a two faced character. All along, revenge was residing inside her heart. She is doing her part as the perfect and obedient wife to Dong Sung, but the reality is that she is just waiting for the right time to get the company under his nose. 

Dong Jin's story about how he and Dong Sung started from scratch and build the company to its splendor is touching. He, too made a lot of sacrifices for his brother. I can't blame him if he is fighting with Dong Sung now, or begging to split the company in half, I want to know what happened in between. Is Dong Sung selfish as a brother? 

As for Jang Tae Joo, decisions he makes are all about how to stay afloat and to be successful in the end. So I totally understand him if he will do anything to get the chance. Now that Min Jae is desperate again, he offered Tae Joo 3.5 shares of SungJin Company, splitting his shares in half. Enough for Tae Joo to dream high once he gets inside the company.

Looking forward how SY will win in the next episode. But I am skeptical since the step mother will also join the reorganization of the company. Her betrayal towards Dong Sung and Seo Yoon will soon be in the open and this will certainly give a huge blow to them.

One thing the drama is giving the viewers, I think it's not really about power but what family means.

my review...

Episode 5 and 6

Min Jae went ahead with the marriage to Yoo Jin, daughter of a banker. He was against marrying her but his hands were tied. He needed her money, thus letting go of his loving wife, Yoon Hee who died the same say he was about to re marry.

Jang Tae Joo and Min Jae came to an agreement to join forces to win against Seo Yoon in the elections that will represent the bid for renovations. But, Seo Yoon is not only beautiful, she knows what she is doing. Her plans went ahead and she beat Tae Joo. He lost all. 

Meanwhile, Dong Sung's health are continuously deteriorating and the family finally knew about it. The hardest part, all except Seo Yoon are eager to have their share of wealth that their father worked hard for. They are too selfish to give their shares to Se Yoon just to keep the bulk of the shares inside the company intact so that the company will remain in their family. Won jae, the eldest son is clearly begging for the nth chance but the chairman is adamant and determined to let Seo Yoon head the company. What's interesting is that the plans of the father was already ironed

 out towards the future. Seo Yoon will only make the company stable and in time, Myun Hoon [Won Jae's son] will be the successor. 

The two faced step mom is also joining the battle for the reorganization of the company, making it a holding corporation. Clearly, her intentions will soon be found out about wanting the company to be her son's in the future. But Sung Jae seems a fine young man with dreams of his own. Will her scheming mother corrupt his mind? After all, he is not a biological son. His father passed away during one of the projects handled by SungJin constructions and Han Jung Hee [step mom] became a widow. 

Almost the entire family is ganging up against Seo Yoon. She is hanging by a thread in this battle. Now that Min Jae also joined the company again with Won Jae's shares being given to him, his plans are definitely taking shape. But not so fast. He needs money and his new wife can help him. But once again Seo Yoon knew how to implant jealousy to Min Jae's wife, Yoo Jin. Her rival was already dead but the truth is that she will always be inside Min Jae's heart. 

Seo Yoon advised her not to give Min Jae wings so early, he might fly away. She followed Seo Yoon's advise, to Min Jae's disappointment. Tae Joo was a brilliant businessman, a tough one, never giving up despite the odds. He was recovering slowly but still needs a lot of help. Min jae again offered him and when he turned away, Min Jae's last resort was splitting his shares in half, which Tae Joo accepted. Who wouldn't in his right mind? This is a chance for him. Like Min Jae had told him, rich people made decisions over dinner, and billion contracts were signed with just a single stroke.

The drama is in it's early episodes yet and the story is just beginning. The plot is laid out. More juicy stuffs will be revealed.  This drama has a long way to tell. 

Ratings does not really matter. What matters is that the drama is bringing me good quality story. It is written very well. No add ons, just straight story that touches one's heart.

for now these are my review and thoughts about the drama episodes...

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