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I really looked forward to this drama...however, it still fell short in certain aspects.
I really looked forward to this drama, mainly because of Byeon Wooseok & IU being paired together for a romcom set in an alternate universe where the monarchy still exists. However, it still fell short in certain aspects.Firstly, I'd like to commend the casting for both the major and support roles; honestly, I couldn't have imagined other actors who would've played the parts. Production was also of high quality, with me going "damn budget!" almost every episode. Not to mention, the OST is great as well.
Now onto the plot: I genuinely appreciated that the narrative written for Huiju's character was a strong, independent woman who doesn't necessarily need a man like a knight and shining armor to "save" her. I like how Huiju & Wan's dynamics balance and complement each other. In addition, sufficient context was given regarding why Huiju is the way she is through the drama. Sadly, I was not able to see the same kind of nuance with the other characters, especially Wan and Jeongwoo. After watching the drama, I still have unanswered questions lingering in my mind: Who tried to sabotage Huiju's car? How did Lord Inpyeong & Jeongwoo conspire? Also, the ending felt a bit rushed...
Not gonna lie, this drama really had the potential to be a 16-episode one, and that would've probably addressed the lingering questions I have. Needless to say, I enjoyed watching the drama for the most part; everybody was just so fun to watch. I just wished more nuance was made to give justice to such a creative plot and the huge budget.
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