My #1 All time favorite kdrama
From the first minute, I was hooked. The story line and why things happen interested me soooo much!! I live all the mystery that goes in and I love how Scribe Jung is always there for “Lee Hwi”. I also love that she was adamant about getting close to Scribe Jung at first but she fell for him even though their love seemed impossible at the beginning. I was a huge enthusiast of their love and I found myself crying whenever there were obstacles and things that made it seem like they could never be happy together. All I wanted was for her to get her identity back and to be able to be with Scribe Jung. I love how Scribe Jung always proved himself and he didn’t just talk but he would walk his talk. He was persistent and didn’t give up on Lee Hwi. I live their relationship so freaking much !!! <3333 I’ve yet to see another kdrama as good as this one. It’s my absolute favorite.Was this review helpful to you?
Promising start but lack of storyline. Could be wrapped up within 12 episodes.
Started as a very different , high pitched plot but drops it's pace at the middle. Too many unnecessary hilarious moments given to the main lead.At some point u could think it should have become a romantic comedy rather than a historical drama.
Growth of the 2nd male lead was very slow.
The queen could play a better role to help the disguised king to take the revenge .
Too much unrealistic conspiracy theory.
All the supporting roles were placed & played beautifully . That's the only thing I liked about the story.
It could be a drama as good as mr queen , but ended up disappointing me. It needed to end between 12-16 episode. Too much length made it more boring.
Things to like- the cast.
Among all The gender blending dramas, this one's female acting as male was very much convincing.
Ost was good .
Rowoon really caught my attention ❤️
Will i rewatch ?? Nope....
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SOOOO Funny!!!!
This show was such a hoot! The romance was hilarious and amazing, the plot of a girl being the prince was AMAZING. It is a show I cannot forget thinking about and wanted to rewatch right after finishing it!The visuals were beautiful, the cast was fantastic, the storyline VERY interesting! It introduced me to Rowoon who did an AMAZING job! Best period drama I have seen so far!
I can't think of one bad thing about this one! I watched this in English Dub but will be rewatching it in Korean.
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Loved it so much
Made me put my phone down for 20 hours straight. But god that was an emotional roller coaster and made me so anxious the entire time. I thought it would be a heartwarming and slow story especially since it has 20 episodes. I cried, i was happy, i was sad, i was shocked, i was concerned, i laughed(not for too long though), i was anxious. Made me feel a little bit too many emotions at the same time, it was horrible in the good way. I'm very impressed by their acting skills, the plot was very well done too. I recommend it to people who are feeling really bored or just want to feel somethingWas this review helpful to you?
CLASSIC! BEAUTIFULLY DONE!
The script alone is masterfully written. The lead and supporting cast truly get you lost in the storyline. The OST is perfect. Rowoon's version on YouTube truly showcases what a versatile talent he is. Park Eun-bin is brilliant in her delivery and emotional dynamics throughout. The close calls and nonverbal communication that display shared affections were palpable. This is how great production is done! The attention to detail was awesome! If you are new to kdramas, This is a classic must see!Was this review helpful to you?
Good Enough
Korean Drama " The King's Affection " is a drama with the theme of crossdressing in a melodrama rather than in a comedy.The drama has a killer start, with a strong background story and tragic characters. The progress of the king's story is, in addition, smooth, and pretty dramatic. However, the romance was weak and probably the weakest point of the drama, as it didn't progress nicely and it had plenty of ups and downs.
On the other hand, the performances were spot on, and intense and the main leads handled their characters masterfully.
As for the cinematography, it was okay, not too original, but it feated the story.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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Don't be too obsessed
The story is about a kingdom where the prince actually has a twin, but they didn't know it until one of them died. It's become much more complicated since one of them doesn't know anything about manners in the castle and how the system works. That's where everything becomes interesting to see the growth of the survivor to avenge her twin.Was this review helpful to you?
Nice Love Story
You love who you love. This drama depicts just that. Female pretends to be male heir (Prince Lee Hwi) to the throne, engulfed in drama and secrecy. At the same time, she must also hide her love for a man whom she loved from her childhood. However, attraction is strong between them, with him thinking that he is in love a man! How interesting to watch as the truth unfolds. A series of emotions, attraction and eventually adult love, which I found enjoyable to watch. The chemistry between the two leads Eun Bin and Rowoon is matched well. A really nice love story.Was this review helpful to you?
Amazing character dynamics
I don't want to say a lot since I believe that you should watch for yourself. I just want to list the elements that impressed me the most.- I never got distracted and was fully immersed in every episode, even when I was feeling tired or not really in the mood for it. As someone who gets distracted easily even when in the mood for watching dramas (I usually finish a one-hour long episode in almost two hours because I can't focus), this is pretty incredible for me.
- The story, while being VERY dramatic, wasn't as unbearably sad and frustrating as I feared. The numerous obstacles were justified by the overall plot, and while I felt my heart ache for the mains, I never felt frustrated about it and my interest in the story didn't fade.
- The dynamic between the two main characters is one of the best I've seen in a Korean drama so far. In most dramas the love story always ends up being between "a person and a woman" rather than two people, even when the female lead seems to be empowered/independent/whatever. In "The King's Affection" the romance is between "two people", and the protagonist actually comes across as a complete person who just happens to be a woman, as it should be.
- Kind of related to the point above: despite it being a historical drama, the gender roles aren't reinforced all that much and the characters have more room for their personalities to flourish.
- Most of the support characters have their own role in the story and aren't just there to act as a frame for the main characters. The only (very bad!) exception would be the second male lead, but the vast majority of second male leads in Korean dramas are either just there to be a useful tool for the main characters, or a complete waste of time, so I wasn't surprised.
- The gender-bend trope was done right, without those "funny misunderstanding/accident" moments that can be found elsewhere. It's the first time I see a serious take like this and I loved it.
If you're interested in a project with Park Eun-Bin after watching Extraordinary Attorney Woo and you like historical dramas, I highly recommend watching this.
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This review may contain spoilers
I actually love this drama! I've accepted long ago that Korean dramas will insert their love for draggy and boring political intrigues right in the second half of their drama series. Once I accepted that phenomenon, it's smooth sailing from there hahahaha. As per usual in most dramas, the childhood arc is quite impressive, both in acting (except for the kid who played the ML) and pace.
Eun Bin is so so good in her role, she's like fairy when she's a girl and a very capable crown prince once she cross dresses. The moments where she's breaking down, and the ones where her princely training shines forth are all superb. A round of applause for her.
Rowoon is a fun ML, however I felt like there's a huge disconnect between the young Jung Ji Woon and the grown up Jung Ji Woon. I can't exactly pinpoint what it is. But for Rowoon's performance and character plot, I'm quite satisfied. I also appreciate that he fell for Crown Prince Lee Hwi first before he learned her secret.
I saw some disappointed comments on the ending. But personally, I believe they concluded their arcs cleanly. Sometimes just because you're good at something doesn't necessarily mean it will be the best choice for you nor does it certify your fulfillment. I like how it was all arranged in the end and our Main Leads finally got the normal happy life they've dreamed for so long.
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Good ending to a well produced drama
This new drama had wonderful production which compelled me to finish the drama despite not fully buying into the FL transformation to a male.The story line was good and the ending well paced. Lots of attention to detail on the costumes and the setting was very realistic. It had your usual love triangles, plotting and revenge but was tastefully done.
Although the acting was good, I did not find myself drawn to the ML and FL like I did for the previous drama I watched, ie Rookie Historian.
Watch this if you like palace dramas with intrigue.
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Awesome Movie!
This this movie is the best movie that I have ever seen in a long long long time. The actors were fantastic, the cast and the crew. This movie really moved me. Rowoon and Park Eu Bin are great actors and they have really brought meaning and emotional feeling to this movie. I would love to see more of this kind of movie with those two actors they were great. With all of the episodes, it truly makes you not want to leave you Television set! Rowoon really stole my emotional heart! Keep up the good work!Was this review helpful to you?
