One of the best vertical dramas out there
Okay, let’s be real. 90% of vertical dramas are trash. Do I still watch them as a guilty pleasure? Yes lol. But every once in a while, you find a gem, one good enough that you wish it would have been a full length drama. This is exactly the case with “The Tyrant’s Bride to Be”. It’s the first vertical drama I’ve given a 8.5.Pros:
• OUR LEADS! Chemistry? Check. Great acting? Check. Actually fleshed out characters? Check. Our two leads were shockingly compelling. Loved them. Beautiful kiss scenes? Check.
• A cliche done right. Yes, we’ve seen this story a million ways, but this one somehow feels fresh. I think the quality of production makes it feel exciting and new.
• A good script! Something we very rarely see in these types of minidramas is good writing. But this show is excellently written.
• HAPPY ENDING!!
Cons:
• Wanted more. I think this story deserves a full length series. There was simply no way to develop it in its short form.
• Our ML deserved better. While I completely understood the realistic side of the FL’s constant hesitation to be with him, I would have loved to see her confess her feelings sooner. Also what a strange final scene where he’s looking into a new fake fiance(?) before she returns.
• Our main baddie? More like bad actress. ‘Nuff said there.
Worth adding to your list.
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Suspenseful transmigration story marred by lacklustre acting
I have watched A LOT of Chinese vertical dramas but got curious about watching Korean vertical dramas when iQIYI started added them to their catalogue. I have watched a handful of K-verticals and only 1 I liked a lot. This isn't it unfortunately.What I liked:
1. Visual - I must say Woo Ki Hyun's face was arresting from the high cheekbones to the small eyes and sharp nose. He was like a god!
2. Styling - I liked the outfits chosen for ML.
3. Story - This is a transmigration story with FL being able to change fate of her character. The story was easy to follow even with plot hole. However I wish there was more to SML's arc.
4. Supporting character - I liked SML & Secretary Che.
5. Production - I liked the framing and type of shots captured for this drama. They created some suspense.
What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - Easy to pinpoint the culprit and the motive though I found antagonist lacked presence / aura.
2. Styling - I disliked most of the outfits worn by FL when she was in novel. They made her look mousy and not an heiress.
3. Acting - The acting was not good. The main actress didn't have the charm nor aura, it felt like she just recited her lines - no power. There was no chemistry between her and Woo Ki Hyun.
4. Romance - Kisses were nice but I didn't buy their relationship. There wasn't spark / sexual tension between leads at the start.
Favourite scene
When SML confronted FL because he sensed something was off
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Buenos besos, buena actuación, buena producción ?
Es la típica historia de la prota que viaja al libro de cómic ¡pero está buena! No es trucha como muchas chinas. Actúan re bien, los besos son incluso mejores que de los actores de los kdramas de 16 episodios, y la historia es está buena =)...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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