Great drama with a stupid ending
This drama has a really intriguing plot – when her sister flees from her wedding to an influential heir, Hong Hui Ju, who is mute, steps in as the bride. After three years of a cold and distant marriage of convenience with her husband, Baek Sa Eon, everything changes when Hong Hui Ju is kidnapped. This incident forces them to confront their true selves: the wife reveals her strength, while the husband grapples with his own struggles, and we finally get a glimpse into their complex family dynamics.
Initially, I expected this to be a typical married-couple-falls-in-love drama, but I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the storyline.
I found myself enjoying it quite a bit, especially in the beginning. Hong Hui Ju is a strong character; despite her muteness, she exudes personality, and her strength and perseverance are truly inspiring. I admired how she grew more assertive, stopped trying to please those who wished to harm her, and pursued her dreams despite numerous challenges.
Baek Sa Eon is also a nuanced character. The actor, Yoo Yeon Seok, brilliantly portrays him as aloof and seemingly uninterested in others' lives, maintaining an expressionless demeanour and unwavering eyes. I always found myself curious about his thoughts.
The supporting characters each play significant roles in the drama, as well. Their introductions felt purposeful, and the plot seamlessly integrates them as the story unfolds – the way that I did not see the drama involving Lee Tae Yeong and Park Do Jae!
All that said, I was slightly disappointed with the finale. I’m tired of the hurt-them-to-save-them trope. There was no reason for Baek Sa Eon to leave or for the time skip to occur. The series could have concluded once the main intrigue was resolved, without unnecessarily dragging it out for drama's sake.
Overall, while I found the ending frustrating, it didn’t overshadow the quality of the drama. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys romance intertwined with additional plotlines and complex characters.
Initially, I expected this to be a typical married-couple-falls-in-love drama, but I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the storyline.
I found myself enjoying it quite a bit, especially in the beginning. Hong Hui Ju is a strong character; despite her muteness, she exudes personality, and her strength and perseverance are truly inspiring. I admired how she grew more assertive, stopped trying to please those who wished to harm her, and pursued her dreams despite numerous challenges.
Baek Sa Eon is also a nuanced character. The actor, Yoo Yeon Seok, brilliantly portrays him as aloof and seemingly uninterested in others' lives, maintaining an expressionless demeanour and unwavering eyes. I always found myself curious about his thoughts.
The supporting characters each play significant roles in the drama, as well. Their introductions felt purposeful, and the plot seamlessly integrates them as the story unfolds – the way that I did not see the drama involving Lee Tae Yeong and Park Do Jae!
All that said, I was slightly disappointed with the finale. I’m tired of the hurt-them-to-save-them trope. There was no reason for Baek Sa Eon to leave or for the time skip to occur. The series could have concluded once the main intrigue was resolved, without unnecessarily dragging it out for drama's sake.
Overall, while I found the ending frustrating, it didn’t overshadow the quality of the drama. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys romance intertwined with additional plotlines and complex characters.
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