The Long Plot, Sans Spoilers
Encounter tells a story of Cha Soo Hyun (Song Hye Kyo), who is a famous CEO and the new employee of the CEO's hotel company, named Kim Jin Hyuk ( Park Bo Gum). Soo Hyun campaigned for her politician father, married a corporate heir who is played by Jang Seung Jo who belongs in a powerful family. She divorced her husband and received the Dongwa Hotel chain as alimony.
As a part of her hotel's expansion plans, Soo Hyun takes a trip to Cuba. She encountered Jin Hyuk who doesn't know her. They spent time touring Havana for a romantic night to remember. Both of them went back to Korea and thought that their encounter was nothing. The two characters met again at Donghwa Hotel. They start falling in love as they get to know each other more. They faced a lot of difficulties due to polarizing circumstances.
The Short Plot
A handsome young man with an easy-going personality had a chance encounter with a rich and famous woman. They have to fight against all odds with the heroine's powerful ex-mother-in-law, her ambitious and controlling mother, and her clingy ex-husband.
My Friend's Opinion:
The cinematography looks mesmerizing particularly the Cuba scenes. There is something about the colors that synchronize the energy of the 2 lead characters. There are heart fluttering moments but I prefer Song Jong Ki more than Park Bo Gum when it comes to Song Hye Kyo's leading man.
My Own Opinion:
I loved the beginning where the two leads met in a romantic foreign city. It perfectly portrays the best part of traveling is to meet new people. The plot of a CEO having a relationship with a new employee of her company is quite unbelievable. The love story of 2 people with different personalities and fated to meet is very relatable.
Song Hye Kyo really suits the character of a strong independent woman. We hope we can have a boss just like her. She cares about her employees more than the company profits. She works hard just to make sure her employees will not work overtime. Who wouldn't love getting luxurious hotel staycations as fieldwork?
Viewers will also admire Bo Gum's character who is kindhearted and very brave when it comes to pursuing his love. You will definitely root for him. Their kiss scenes are really time stopping. Hye Kyo really did great in managing to shoot squeal-inducing romantic kisses. This kind of kiss is not like the demure kiss of young actresses.
I Surely Recommend It To:
Viewers who love drama in love and those who experienced loving someone who has a large age difference.
