SYNOPSIS: Coffee Prince is a delightful little coffee shop, almost hidden away from view. But, the coffee is some of the best coffee in all of Korea. And the "Princes" on the staff are unique, not to mention very cute. One peculiar "Prince" works there by the name of Eun-Chan. But, Eun-Chan is not a Prince. She is the main provider of her family, in desperate need of a steady job to take care of her sister and mother. So, she lies to her boss, not correcting him when he mistakes her for a boy, asking her to pretend to be his "gay" lover so he can get out of matchmaking dates his grandmother set up for him. But she soon starts to fall for her handsome boss; Han-Gyul. But her fear of losing her job and him prevents her from telling him the truth, which leads to his own struggle over his feelings. Join the cast of "Princes" as they take a journey with Eun-Chan and Han-Gyul to discover the magic that "Coffee Prince's 1st Shop" holds for its viewers.

REVIEWS: This is truly a great drama! Yoon Eun-Hye's acting was really remarkable. Her acting lit up the screen. I thought she was good in Goong, especially being her first acting job, but I was impressed once again at how much better she has gotten in her profession. Ko Eun-Chan is the perfect heroine. Her striving, selflessness and bravery kept me thinking that I wish my character was as strong as she was. As for the two male leads, I couldn't help but fall in love with both of them. In some ways I had wished that Han-Sung was the one she was meant to end up with since his kindness, not to mention adorableness was just so addicting, but the choice of Han-Gyul was a good, almost perfect one. Watching the relationship between Han-Gyul and Eun-Chan grow was worth the back ache I got from my uncomfortable chair. I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen in the next episode. And I cried as Han-Gyul struggled with his feelings for his "brother" Eun-Chan. I yelled at the screen "She's a girl! It's okay! Just tell her you love her!" And I smiled with joy when the couple finally overcame their "issues" and were able to finally get together and then I cried again with Han-Gyul when Eun-Chan left to study abroad. I just couldn't help it!

The other characters in this drama were just as addicting to watch as the main characters. The "Princes" at the coffee shop's variety of personalities was a great balance to the series. They related well and added comedy and comfort when needed. I almost wished they had developed their characters a little more.

I found myself drawn to all characters in this drama except one; Han Yoo-Joo, but I think maybe we were supposed to feel that way. I truly enjoyed being entertained, enthralled and addicted to this drama and I especially enjoyed becoming part of the Coffee Prince experience that seems to be sweeping South Korea at the moment. If you have not seen this drama yet, I really recommend that you do. It's worth 17 hours out of your week.

posted by: HEE-UN