Reading the comments, makes me enraged. This drama requires a certain level of patience and observation. And yes, it does need 16 episodes or atleast, 14 episodes — to make the world building, especially Huiju's role as a Grand Princess even more elaborate. But, other than that, it is not required — the drama has a fast pace, nuance and at times, metaphorical/visual representation of stating things. You need to watch carefully and understand things, rather than just coming and blabbering here. And yes, I understand the script can be a bit overwhelming with so many events — but the suspense and romance it builds is the dopamine that keeps you addicted. And actually, there probably won't be a single villain, as per my analysis and observations. It will be atleast 2 and a maybe, a hidden or secret villian — I'm not stating this as a fact, but as a mere observation and result of connecting the dots. If you can't appreciate something because of your lack of understanding, patience, observation and skills — look elsewhere, don't spoil everybody's mood.
I swear to God! If y'all don't know how to appreciate a good kdrama — the comedy, the nuance, the romance, the…
Also, Huiju getting a contract made makes complete sense. After what happened in ep 5, and her being a businesswoman and a woman — she will need assurance which the drafting the contract does. And I-AN kept it safely in his freaking locker, where his late brother's edict is, and it only opens with his fingerprint and is hidden behind a decor in his room. So, they are not stupid and I am suspecting the Prime Minister. Because, since, all things of his private residence was sealed and taken for investigation. And Min oversees the investigation, he has the access to them — he could have possibly leaked it, or maybe somebody else? or maybe, just as the Queen Mother said, his restraint has erupted in ways he doesn't even know, or realised.
I swear to God! If y'all don't know how to appreciate a good kdrama — the comedy, the nuance, the romance, the gradual buildup. You better shut up!!! This was a good move by the director, that he had already gotten the contract revealed in the ep 8 and 9. It makes it interesting, as to how our leads will handle the whole situation. And you can clearly see, Huiju becoming like I-AN, the way he smiles when he thinks about her — she has started doing the same, without even realising. These subtle nuances make it a fulfilling watch. If you don't have the patience and level of appreciation, better be quiet!!!
Exactly! All the right ingredients, but terrible execution! I literally felt so bad as to why such a visually pleasing and well-acted piece was nothing but a beautiful collection of unrealised potential.
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And yes, I understand the script can be a bit overwhelming with so many events — but the suspense and romance it builds is the dopamine that keeps you addicted. And actually, there probably won't be a single villain, as per my analysis and observations. It will be atleast 2 and a maybe, a hidden or secret villian — I'm not stating this as a fact, but as a mere observation and result of connecting the dots.
If you can't appreciate something because of your lack of understanding, patience, observation and skills — look elsewhere, don't spoil everybody's mood.
This was a good move by the director, that he had already gotten the contract revealed in the ep 8 and 9. It makes it interesting, as to how our leads will handle the whole situation.
And you can clearly see, Huiju becoming like I-AN, the way he smiles when he thinks about her — she has started doing the same, without even realising. These subtle nuances make it a fulfilling watch. If you don't have the patience and level of appreciation, better be quiet!!!