![]() Meanwhile, a small group of court ministers enlist a former soldier now being held prisoner (Kim Tae-woo) to head the naval expedition to hunt down the whale that swallowed the seal. When retrieval of the royal seal becomes the new kingdom’s top priority, the Joseon King calls for the eradication of the pirate menace. To save face, the couriers cite an attack by pirates as the reason for the seal’s disappearance. However, during the seal’s transport to the royal court by sea, a giant whale protecting its calf smashes the the ship and swallows the royal seal whole. Nonetheless, The Pirates gives fans an atypical glimpse of the now legendary actresses Son Ye-jin as she kicks ass and takes names with some energetic swordplay and other martial arts skills in what remains to be one of her most physically dynamic screen appearances to date.Īn alliance is established with the Ming emperor who bestows a treasured royal seal upon the newly established country of Joseon to mark its inauguration. With the help of some crude special effects and obvious stunt doubles during the high-flying wire work, the role is somewhat successful if not slightly awkward as it struggles to find a place within the massive clash of machismo from its overly-stuffed and male dominated ensemble cast. ![]() Known mostly for her dramatic roles and charming image, 2014’s The Pirates is Son Ye-jin’s first major action role as she portrays a swashbuckling female pirate captain. ![]() As the actress becomes more of a global icon, her fans have embarked on a journey through her filmography spanning nearly twenty years to enjoy her cinematic roles that originally captured a first wave of Korean film fans in the early 2000’s. ![]() ![]() Starring: Kim Nam-gil, (김남길), Son Ye-jin (손예진), Yoo Hae-jin (유해진)Īctress Son Ye-jin ( The Classic, A Moment to Remember) has transcended her days as a mere fan favorite in recent years as her image and talents have spread overseas in the wake of her highly successful drama series Something in the Rain and Crash Landing on You. ![]()
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