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Finally! They’ve changed Moon Ga young’s profile :)

I’d say it’s almost 90% confirmed at this point, since they’ve already started seeking sponsors for a November release.

You should give The Sound of Your Heart a try! It was one of Korea’s popular sitcoms back in 2016, starring Lee Kwang soo and Jung So-min. It’s actually the only Korean sitcom I’ve ever watched, and it was hilarious.

Yuri has sitcom experience from Sound of Your Heart Reboot. Honestly, I actually prefer her version of Ae Bong over Jung So-min. So I think this cast makes a lot of sense, especially with the mix of actresses, comedians, and idols.

I checked, and thank goodness it’s not a romance drama. Even if the male lead is supposed to be middle-aged, there are still so many other actors they could cast, like Ji Sung, Jo In sung, Lee Dong wook, or Ju Ji hoon.

I seriously don't get how he keeps getting paired with top Korean goddesses like Suzy, Shin Min ah, Go Yoon jung, and now Yoona. Like, come on, there are so many better S-list actors out there who haven't worked with Yoona yet, like Park Seo joon, Kim Woo bin, or Park Bo gum. Heck, you could even pair her with younger rising actors like Kim Jae won, Cho Young woo, Moon Sang min and so many others

That's exactly why I'm concerned. This is an S+ Tencent production starring Zhang Linghe and Lu Yuxiao, so I expected the costumes and overall visual presentation to feel more polished. I know we haven't seen the finished drama yet, and post-production might improve the final look, but costume design is still an important part of a historical drama. Hopefully, what we've seen so far doesn't represent the quality of the entire production.

I think the most important thing is how they develop his revenge storyline. If Ye Tingyan is meant to be hiding his real intentions, then his seemingly ordinary role as an official could be a great cover for his plans. The drama could gradually reveal his schemes through small clues, strategic decisions, and moments where the audience realizes he's been manipulating things behind the scenes. That would make his character much more compelling than simply having him suffer to create emotional drama. I really hope they preserve his intelligence and agency from the novel because his revenge should be driven by his own choices, not just by the things other people do to him.

Official Trailer Summer Vacation.
https://youtu.be/tT1W2MlPHZQ?si=qE7rbUp9fIppnfgQ

My poor Yihyun, even here, she has no friends or boylfriend when she gets lonely :(

Okay, this is actually funny. Song Lan really chooses his concubines over the Empress just to watch them from behind lol.

https://x.com/jijeju5/status/2112830800140087472

Ohh, I see! There aren't many Kdramas set during the Japanese occupation, so maybe give Chinese Republican era dramas a shot! Arsenal Military Academy or Love in Flames of War are the ones you could check out, and there are still lots of others to discover.

I wonder if Mido will actually agree to sleep with Taesung in episode 11. My guess is she'll hesitate, especially if she's still unsure about her feelings.

Yeah, because Namgung is obviously the SML. Like, how is that even a question?

EXCUSE ME?? A sex scene between Mido and Taesung?? Some people's fetishes are seriously getting out of control.

It's actually so cute !!!!
They both have sensitive right eyes too, what a coincidence haha :D

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSgDQGFSm/

I found this edit on TikTok, and now I'm even more invested in seeing them together in this project. Please let them both accept the offer!!!
I'll genuinely be so sad if this doesn't happen :(

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSgDQN1Fp/

I understand your point, and I agree that the ML doesn't need to overshadow the FL in a female centric drama. I'm not expecting him to steal the spotlight, either. My criticism is more about the execution of his emotional scenes. Even if Lu Zhuo is meant to be emotionally reserved, I still want his inner conflict to come across naturally and convincingly. I'll keep watching to see how his performance develops.

That's a fair point. I understand that Lu Zhuo is supposed to struggle with expressing his emotions, but I think there's still a difference between a character intentionally hiding his feelings and an actor conveying that inner conflict convincingly. I'll keep watching and see how it develops.

Oh, interesting! I haven't watched Vos yet. Maybe his performance suited the character in Vos better. I hope he can bring more depth to Lu Zhuo as the drama progresses.

Exactly! Then people act like we're hating on his co-stars when the criticism is clearly about the writing and how his characters are being portrayed. His characters in the novels are capable and strong, so why does the drama keep making them weak, injured, or unconscious for so many episodes? There's a difference between putting a character through hardships to develop the story and constantly making him suffer at the expense of his agency. I just want to see Ye Tingyan being competent and having a real impact on the plot, not just being there to get hurt while everyone else moves the story forward.