A less discussed aspect is LBY's proposal to NN. He requested that the king make a formal proposal for him to…
I think he had just seen her get bullied and knows he and his name can protect her. This helped him push it to be during that moment. I also believe he always planned to have the king be part of it, he knew her parents would turn down any proposal from him. So he proposed in such a way to take their control out of it.
It was decided the dramas broadcast shouldn't exceed 40 episodes. Result, either the channels only make 40 episodes…
Its why I now dislike seeing 40 episodes listed in costume dramas currently being released because I know they planned for more episodes since they were filmed before the 40 episode rule. With a part 1 and part 2 drama we are more likely to get the full drama as it was intended to be.
I have watched a few romantic costume cdramas this year and this is my favorite so far. The romance, the complicated mother/daughter relationship, the comedy and the tragedy are all hitting the right notes. I just wish Tuesday, Wednesday and Thusday came quicker.