Typical rom-com
I watched this a couple of years ago and decided to give it another go so I could review it. Loved the cast, loved the house, and there were numerous moments of cuteness. However, the second female lead going back and forth between the two men, the main lead watching out for her, I had a hard time knowing if he liked her or not. I wish they had written the ML with stronger feelings. Him constantly running to help the second female, really made it hard solidify the relationship between the leads.The development of the relationship between the men was interesting to watch. They went from hating one another to having each other's backs, and they weren't even aware of it. There is a scene of the three men at the hospital sitting together that is really cute.
The second to last episode was absolutely the best, but as seems to be normal, for Korean dramas, the ending was rushed/minimal.
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I liked watching it but I can't say that it's good
The story is good in theory. Clichéd? Yes. Unrealistic, even by K-Drama standards? Yes. But it's a fine story to have these characters interact with each other. However it's lacking substances and sense at times. Characters say things just because. Suggested feelings disappear suddenly (Hyun Min not being interesting in Ha Won suddenly was a total mind-f*ck for me. They set up another person to like, which is a mess of a plot by itself, but they have big relationship moments for the first quarter of the series before it's dropped). The title is misleading as there is no 4th Knight. None at all. It's a clever name but it makes no sense. It's not even hinted at as a possibility either. The family abuse plot is irritating for all the wrong reasons. I swear it was only there to draw further comparisons to the title name. One thing I do think is done well is Ji Woon's arc. Whether it be the main relationship with Ha Won or his struggle to accept that he is now apart of a rich family and has expecations to uphold, I thought that was something that you could bite on. The bastard child trying to reject his family instead of the opposite is an interesting plot. He and Ha Won work best out of the three potential guys too. Again, the Ha Won/Hyun Min plot is dropped in a jarring way to the point where the love triangle no longer exists past episode 5/6 but they went the right choice for who is more suitable. Seo Woo is a cool character. He's talented, smart, has good intentions but he does feel like a lost wheel and unnecessary as a whole. The plot is just riddled with problems. The characters are fine enough to keep you engaged for the whole runtime, even if they aren't given much depth. Oh well, at least we have Kim Yong Gun in his natural role as the malignant CEO Kang to keep some consistency.Was this review helpful to you?
✒ Eun Ha-Won & Those Shoes Kickstart A Family Royale °good tween show°
Cinderella and the Four Knights is a show that I watched early on in my Asian programming addiction (a gripping addiction that has taken me quite by surprise). I wasn't happy with it at the time, but I can see now, after watching dozens more shows, that it is geared towards a younger audience. There are better shows out there, but CAT4K is a perfectly acceptable way for tweens and teens to spend some downtime.Eun Ha-Won is an outstanding role model. She is cheated by her stepmother, so no school. She is hustling jobs to save up and make something of her life. She meets Kang Heoyon-min, who rents her for the evening to pose as his date. He has his reasons. One thing leads to another and soon she's working and residing in the Kang household which consists of grandpa (He's loaded), 3 grandsons (They are like princes), and a collection of staff, including secretary Lee. This family is in a rut, but Eun Ha-Won will soon shake things up so much it will never be the same again.
The plot is cute and simple. Most problems are wrapped up in a tidy package relatively effortlessly. The romance is sweet. The acting is VG, and the art design and sets are good. They had the elements for a better show, which is why it's so popular, but they skated in the second half, and the final couple episodes were downright bad.
They also just hadda trot out an overused Kdrama trope: WKEWY, or, We Knew Eachother When (We Were) Young (The "K" is silent; it's pronounced "Whey," which is what "WHY??" sounds like in Korean. It's MY word. I can do that😜). What a worn-out, 15th-hand, dried out plot point in which a couple, after connecting when they were kids, end up falling in love after years of separation. It's a tie in to a couple being “fated”, but is that important enough to wedge it in and toss out originality? Along with the word "cringey," let's put WKEWY to sleep for a hundred years. When WKEWY makes it into a show for no apparent reason, we must ask WHY?? would they do that?! Kids Show or not, there's more eye-rollers than Knights in CAT4K.
It is still good enough. They deal with the death of a childhood friend and a character who is riddled with guilt. It is a good opportunity to discuss these topics with your child, but it may be too much for some kids, so decide accordingly.
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Bad story line, bad acting
I am profoundly disappointed, the leading actors / actresses have talents but they performed so poorly in this "Cinderella and the Four Knights" K-Drama series. I only tolerate "Cinderella and the Four Knights" when High Schooler Eun Ha Won and Cousin Kang Ji Woon / Han Ji Woon characters are smiling, their smiles brighten the screen. However, there are no on-screen chemistry at all for all characters in this poorly written story. Cousin Kang Hyun Min character is the heir of Chairman Kang, but he does not even work and only lounges in the Sky House and dating / dumping girls. What a complete loser. I love the younger cousin Kang Seo Woo that is productive as a singer and composes songs. I am so disheartened when cousin Kang Ji Woon stops working as a mechanic and looks so idle for the rest of the series. Hoping to see these promising actors/actress with strong talent to be in well written K-dramas series next time.Was this review helpful to you?
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Are you sure there were four khights?
When I was looking for a drama to watch, I noticed the title of this series several times, but because of the tacky name I didn't want to watch it. One boring day, following a mysterous motive for me, i decided to watch the first episode.When the heroine (Park So-dam as Eun Ha-won) was presented, I thought: "She must be really cool". From the begining she made me curious. She is a woman who can inspire with her will and good heart. The plot began to be more and more interesting when Kang's cousins and Eun Ha-won were brought together.
I have to admit that from the begining I have been supporting the main female character and Kang Hyun-min, from whom it all started. I liked very much the scences of the fans' hearts beating faster. I was a little disappointed when I saw that the love stories was supposed to look different. I have to admit that I missed some scenes because the threads of the grandfather and his new wife weren't interesting to me. In my view quite interesting was the plot related to Eun Ha-won's father. The viewer at one point was confused and nothing was obvious anymore.
As usual in drama, I was annoyed by the excess of buying things that are not used later. For example the scene of leaving three packages of ramen open distracted me a lot. There was too much shopping in the drama, too many moments when a man took the initiative. In this way the character of the heroine, which the drama director tried to emphasize at the beginning, was not so intriguing. I was glad that she didn't always react with great enthusiasm and above all she wanted to prove to herself and others that she was able to take care of herself.
Drama has good moments, but unfortunately, it also has a lot of broken patterns. Despite the title I don't consider het to be Cinderella, who was graciously saved by a horse on a white prince.
I realize that some fans had doubts about the title and wondered who was the fourth knight. In my opinion the secretary should not be the one, as the drama's producers intented. According to their logic, the knight should be a person who has a particular sympathy or interest in Eun Ha-won.
I thing the soundtrack is quite okay. I especially like the songs:
- "For You" (BTOB),
- "My Romeo" (Jessi),
- "I believe" (Younha),
If someone hasn't got hight expectations for drama and likes to look at decent acting, I can recommend this drama.
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Charming, Nostalgic, and Sweet: A K-Drama from Mean to Heartwarming
Rating: 8.7Overall Story: I really enjoyed Cinderella and the Four Knights. The show has a nostalgic 2010s K-drama vibe that immediately drew me in. I loved the Cinderella-inspired concept—though a little unrealistic at times, it worked surprisingly well within the story’s world.
Story/Plot: The premise of Eun Ha-won being picked off the street to be Kang Hyun-min’s fake fiancée might not make much sense in real life, but the way the show introduced her into the household made it feel believable. The pacing and flow of the story were smooth, and the narrative kept me engaged from start to finish. I particularly enjoyed how the relationships developed; watching the cousins go from being cold and mean to gradually opening up and connecting with her felt natural and satisfying.
Characters: One of the best parts was seeing Eun Ha-won interact with the three cousins. The drunken kiss between Eun Ha-won and Kang Hyun-min was probably one of the most authentic and well-executed kisses I’ve seen in a K-drama.
I also liked how Kang Seo-woo, the youngest cousin, really adored her. It wasn’t central to the plot, but it added a sweet, innocent kind of love that felt genuine.
On the other hand, the back-and-forth with the second female lead, Jo Hye-ji, was a bit annoying and pushy at times. though it did make sense with her twin brother plot.. but also just annoying like dude could’ve came to a conclusion earlier.
The bitchass stepmother and stepsister were incredibly frustrating to watch; they were just so over-the-top and irritating. Eun Ha-won’s father was ridiculous too; even though he had a apologized and kindof redeemed , the unnecessary part where he didn’t think she was his own daughter felt absurd and hard to take seriously, it had no part of the story…
Though I do get it is a Cinderella story and does make sense for that plot. I just felt like it was ridiculous.
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basic romcom but fun
it’s a basic typical kdrama romcom, I mean if u love old romcom kdramas def a should try I guess. all for me it’s just a basic kdrama but a should try, I just hate how they make the fl looks. like I am not syin she’s ugly, but just a little weird and not my style. well the concept is pretty good I guess, the story isn’t bad. has I was wondering if anyone else watch this cause no one talks about this drama bro. if ur a fan of old cute romcom def should try the. but just not the best for e. there are definitely better onesWas this review helpful to you?
Entre os pontos positivos, além da química maravilhosa entre Eun Ha-won e Ji-woon, destaca-se o carisma de alguns personagens secundários. O mordomo Lee Yoon-sung, por exemplo, traz maturidade e estabilidade à história, sendo quase um “porto seguro” em meio ao caos dos herdeiros. O avô também funciona como uma figura de autoridade interessante, dando peso à trama. Outro aspecto elogiado é o equilíbrio entre humor e emoção nos primeiros episódios, que conseguem prender o espectador e dar vontade de maratonar.
Porém, há vários pontos negativos apontados em reviews. O principal deles é o desenvolvimento inconsistente dos personagens secundários: Seo-woo, por exemplo, que tinha tudo para brilhar como músico carismático, acaba sendo deixado de lado e vira quase irrelevante perto do final. Além disso, a série repete alguns clichês excessivamente — como mal-entendidos forçados e triângulos amorosos desnecessários — o que faz a narrativa perder frescor. Outro ponto criticado foi a forma como os conflitos familiares, que prometiam ser profundos, acabaram sendo resolvidos de maneira apressada e pouco convincente.
O ritmo também é uma queixa recorrente: enquanto os primeiros episódios são ágeis e cheios de acontecimentos, a partir da metade a série começa a se alongar em dramas que não rendem tanto, tornando-se cansativa em alguns momentos. Essa “enrolação” na reta final fez com que muitos espectadores perdessem parte do encanto, já que parecia que os roteiristas estavam apenas empurrando a trama até o desfecho. Hye-ji, com sua expressão única e constante postura melancólica, foi outra personagem alvo de críticas — sua presença acabou trazendo mais frustração do que impacto positivo.
Mesmo com esses deslizes, o dorama conseguiu entregar um final bem amarrado. Embora seja clichê, a conclusão dá uma sensação de recompensa e fecha a história de forma satisfatória. Cinderella and the Four Knights é, portanto, um drama que encanta pelo romance central, pelos cenários luxuosos e pela leveza, mas que sofre com personagens mal aproveitados e problemas de ritmo. Ainda assim, vale a pena assistir se a ideia for se envolver em uma história doce, que mistura humor e emoção, mesmo que com algumas falhas no caminho.
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Cliche but look at the title lol
A very cliche and repetitive story but that's just how this story is going to be. It's a cute story, nonetheless. there's nothing super special about this story as it's like your typical rom-com. A poor girl with rich men as her love interests. We've seen it before, but this one really gets repetitive pretty quickly.Was this review helpful to you?
PRAISES. STOP HATING.
So the first episode wasn't that captivating but as it progresses it really gets better. The main couple was perfect, and yes, they are all knights BECAUSE OF THE WAY THEY TREAT HER NOT BECAUSE THEY WOULD END UP PURSUING HER. anyways, sometimes it was a little too dramatic but hey! Is a drama. I can't wait to repeat this series again, it was funny, dramatic, and full of great ACTING. I was surprised by the main cast, they were all really good. The music too it fit well to the series. I see some people hating on the main character, which I forgot her real name but she was so charming and her couple too. 10/10Was this review helpful to you?
Cutesy
So, I really came here to say...I liked this story A WHOLE LOT better than CP (*mean mugs you obsessive lovers of that K-Drama*...I get it but...BOOO!). I actually was able to get through this one with ease, except for the excessive flashbacks. There were annoying parts with the second FL's obsessive trope, something that I hate! However, I pretty much enjoyed this and now I have the earworm of, "YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE FOR ME!!"So...I must go now and drown that out with some Bey or Kendrick! *waves*
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I confess: I am a sucker for Cinderella stories.
Cinderella and the four knights was my first KDrama ever, and because of that is holds a special place in my heart.It is very cringe and full of clichés, but definitely a feelgood drama.
Eun Ha Won (Park So Dam) lives with her stepmother and stepsister in her father's house. Her father is often away because of his job and does not notice that the step-family does not treat Eun Ha Won well. Eun Ha Won is still a high school students but works several part-time jobs, because she wants to attend university after graduation. She comes home late and lives on the balcony at their home. All these circumstances made her a tough girl, who is not afraid to speak up and help other people.
Kang Hyun Min (Ahn Jae Hyun) is one of the heirs of a huge business. He does not know how to behave and dates one girl after another. He has two cousins, one being a musician and another one being an orphan. Their fathers all died when they were younger, and they use this as excuse of being a$$holes.
As their grandfather gets married again, Kang Hyun Min wants to set a statement and when he meets Eun Ha Won in a club, he pays her for attending the wedding with him. At the wedding, he is not polite and Eun Ha Won speaks up about his bad behavior, which impresses the grandfather. Later, he contacts her to employ her as a babysitter for the three boys, who all live in one major mansion together.
Eun Ha Won really has to go through a lot of stuff during the series, which makes the audience root for her loveable and kind character. Also, the boys will grow closer to your heart as time develops.
The drama has many flashbacks and these weird time stands still moments :D, while the behavior of the characters is similar to a bad fan fiction. It is like a car crash, you can not look away even tho it is cringing.
So if you want to get yourself a portion of sugar. Go ahead, I definitely recommend.
You must take into account tho that 2016 was also some years ago already, so production and styling wise there are some fopas.
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