Goong

After I've watched Boys over flowers and completely hated it, I was thinking of not even picking up Princess' Hours. Especially since it was twenty four episodes long! But, this drama proved me wrong. It is one of the few times that I couldn't stop watching a drama. The story is catchy and the couple has extremely chemistry, which aids the drama tremendously. Now, there were some trops of that period that the drama followed, like the annoying parents (who were better than others though), the mean mother in law, the love triangle with the second lead being an angel and so making it difficult to not root for him. Plus, some twists were idiotic. But the execution was good and the pace really well managed. So, eight out of ten.

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Call me biased but I've rewatched this drama for like 5 times. The story of this drama is seriously good, the OST harmonize every scene perfectly, the art team had worked in a splendid way, and all the actors act well.

RELATIONSHIP:
If you are young and or don't have lots of actual experience in romance, then you'll like this drama. Because every little thing that matter in this drama relate to the characters' innocence. You can clearly see the character development along the way and every plot does make sense. The relationships between each character built naturally in a sweet manner. You can feel the friendship, romance, and family bond.

ART:
Talking about the art of this drama... Everything designed beautifully, A perfect fusion in Korean and modern culture in the setting, wardrobe, even the makeup. Notice the detail in every character and you will see how they present everything carefully. This certainly gives a "WOW" factor of a royal family. Not just rich, but royal. Not to mention, they spend A LOT OF MONEY on this drama, especially to make the castle setting.

It's a drama that worth watching, guys. If you haven't please give it a shot. Happy watching!

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It doesn't bother me that it lasted 24 episodes of an hour because I learned a lot about the Korean monarchy. So much, that I even investigated on this matter. But since it doesn't have the same ending as the original manhwa, the adaptation that was made for television did justice to the character of Prince Yul, who in the manhwa is evil and twisted. In the drama, we saw the intrigues of the palace in its crudest cruelty (very subtle, but always cruel) because it's well known that in all monarchies there have been immoralities and lack of ethics. The television drama makes introspection in the figure of Yul and Shin. And we see how much poor Yul suffers because of his ambitious mother, and the drama even suggests that the true heir to the crown was Yul, anyway, for being the son of the previous crown prince and illegitimate son of the current king. And I will always be Team Yul. Poor boy, they all mistreated him and they were unfair. As it happens, those who prefer the manhwa do not see that the screenwriter for television humanized the evil and twisted Yul of manhwa. We are tired to the point of abhorrence, to see in the intrigues of the palace in other historical dramas, princes who dispute the crown with vengeance, and are cruel, twisted and bloodthirsty. That's why the sweet, patient and beloved Prince Yul touched my heart. You have to understand the point of view of the screenwriter who made the adaptation. This is so refreshing. That's why I prefer drama over the manhwa and this drama made me a fan of Kim Jeong Hoon, and for this drama I've been his fan to this day, for his successful and clean artistic career, contrary to the artistic career of Joo Ji Hoon. Sure, someone will tell me that Kim Jeong Hoon was arrested once for driving drunk his car (a youth mistake) , something he regretted publicly and that served as a lesson, but has never neglected his duties as a citizen, went to military service when he had to, and he hasn't been involved in morality or drugs scandals. That's why I admire him so much since I met him in Goong.

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After watching this drama, it did made me feel good. a lot had said this this is quite long and draggy. I felt the same way but the pacing of the story was superb. When I decided to watch this drama, my expectations was somewhat like this is going to be hilarious all the way through but I was wrong. The drama has more sense. A lot of people have dreams of becoming a royalty but seeing this drama has shown a different side of it. There is a price to pay. Greed, selfishness, ambition, innocence, love, family, crisis, pressure has been tacked in this drama. We are not royalty but Goong did touched base with reality.

The acting part was outstanding, I cannot say anything bad about it because they delivered well. From the innocence of Shin Chae Kyung to the coldness of Shin Goon it was all believable. The greed and ambition of Yul and his mother. The quirky and innocent Queen Mother. The King and Queen. And all supporting cast did a terrific job.

Music was superb as well. It blend well with every situation.

This drama is worth to be watch again once in a while.

Overall, I rated this drama high because of the sensibility and the realities of life it shown. Even royals have a lot of troubles. We may see how happy they are but who knows it's all a facade. I just love this drama. This goes directly to my Instant Classic List.

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A nice l story but too long

It's a nice story and the actors are great but the drama could be shorted. I went till the end and could not stop watching it but I had to accelerate some parts.
Interesting thing in watching old dramas is how much Korea has developed their skills on making dramas. Also is interesting watching how much technology has developed in 17 years by appreciating their ear phones, cell phones, cars, TV's...
Because of this, it's very interesting to watch old dramas.
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7.5/10 – Draggy in parts, but unforgettable as a classic royal romance.

Princess Hours is truly one of those iconic K-dramas that defined the mid-2000s era. The concept of an ordinary high school girl suddenly becoming a princess and navigating palace life felt like a fairy tale come to life. The chemistry between Shin (Ju Ji Hoon) and Chae Gyeong (Yoon Eun Hye) was slow to build, but that’s what made it so rewarding—their awkward bickering, gradual trust, and eventual genuine love felt natural and heartwarming. Some of the most memorable scenes for me were their clumsy but cute moments in the palace, the comedic timing, and the way Chae Gyeong’s innocence brightened the otherwise strict royal atmosphere.

On the downside, the drama definitely suffers from pacing issues. The middle episodes drag with too many repetitive misunderstandings, palace politics, and love triangle moments that could have been tighter. At times Shin’s cold personality felt frustrating, though it made his eventual growth and affection more impactful. The second male lead also added tension, but his storyline sometimes overshadowed the main romance.

Still, despite its flaws, Princess Hours is a nostalgic gem with beautiful costumes, a whimsical OST, and a romance that lingers even after all these years. If you love royal settings, slow-burn relationships, and that classic early K-drama charm, this is a must-watch.

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"Goong" tells the story of a normal girl who finds herself in an arranged marriage with a real-life prince. Yes, it's not a historical drama, but a story where the royal family still exists.

Chae Kyung is a strange girl who is engaged to Lee Shin, the cold prince who studies with her and also has a girlfriend named Hyo Rin. To top it off, we have Lee Yul, Lee Shin's cousin who falls in love with Chae Kyung... and then we have the recipe for a romantic comedy.

The drama didn't really grab me, especially Yoon Eun Hye's character Chae Kyung, she was too silly, like a child and I really didn't understand why two princes would fall in love with her. HAHAHA'
The romance is dragged out and the main characters only start a real romance basically at the end.

A positive point is the soundtrack, Howl & J - Maybe Love is an addictive song.

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I think this is a classic but it's not amazing

This was the first Asian drama I've ever watched. So it does hold some sentimental value to me. However, despite that, I wouldn't consider it a great drama.
It's also not bad though; it's entertaining enough and an easy watch. The story is very cliche and predictable it tends to be a bit slow in some parts. The romance is kinda confusing and a slow burn at least on the male leads front and they're horrible at communicating until closer to the end of the drama.

That being said, the acting is really good (in my opinion, although I can understand why some people would think differently) even for Eun Hye who made her acting debut in this drama. It is a classic drama that I think everyone should at least check out.

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In my opinion there is room for improvement

From a love triangle to arson accusations. There is so much to unpack in this show. I would always tune in now and then because in my opinion it lasted way longer than it should have, but I always wanted to know what would happen in the end. Let me just tell you, if it was shorter I would definately come back and watch it every now and then. Maybe its just me and my impatience but I found myself racing through the episodes sometimes because of unecessary dialogue. I think this show had so many opportunities to make things better than extending the episodes, they could have made the storyline more compact but still conveyed their plot. The plot is amazing but it could have been interpreted in a better way without all the unecessary and enraging stuff in between.

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