To me, it genuinely seems to be clear that Bo Geol is Ki Ho.-His mother used to say the same thing that Ki Ho…
Yeah, but the screenwriter can't wait too long to make us start liking his adult self or the 2ML will swoop in to steal everyone's hearts. 😅 We fell in love with Ki Ho in Episode 1 but people's memories are short!! (Assuming Bo Geol is Ki Ho, of course).
I think the big question we're wondering about is this: if Ki Ho is Bo Geol, why is he acting so indifferent towards, and uninterested in, Mok ha? He did subtle things like tried to stop his brother from publishing the story and gave her shoes (the first thing he said he'd give her when they got off the island; and did he reverse psychology is brother into letting her have the rooftop room? 🤣) Besides that, though, his lack of interest in her seems strange and intriguing since I agree with those who think Woo Hak is a red herring. There's certainly something to his identity being hidden due to his dad, who gives me psycho vibes, but he's a grown man now. Why would it be important for him to still remain anonymous?
I checked one of the trailers again, and the ML is the one doing a voice over about "50% probability" and "I hope you can be a singer who can change the world with her songs" which are similar to things Ki Ho said in Episode 1.... here's hoping! 🤞
I wonder if something happens to Ki Ho's dad that makes Ki Ho look suspect, so he has to change his name to avoid suspicion as his father's murderer or something? Just throwing out ideas based on the trailer and that we know he doesn't tell her who he is at first when they meet again as adults. 🤷♀️
Definitely one of my favorite sageuks. Most sageuks I can only say I MOSTLY like but never COMPLETELY like. This one breaks the status quo. There are heartwarming characters, a compelling story with a tightly written script that makes you laugh out loud in one scene (the brothers are too cute together) and guts you in the next. This drama also has a fantastic female lead who is kind, compassionate, tough as nails and whose main goal is to protect everyone and maintain the ethics of the palace while at the same time outsmarting all those just out for themselves and their own gain. So good! P.S. I felt there was too much focus on the gender identity/dysphoria plot point for the first three episodes, but by episode four (and afterwards) it's barely mentioned again.
I realized that a perk to twelve 1 hr and 20 minute episodes is that there will be roughly the same amount of screen time but with fewer cliffhangers. 🥳
for me, based off of the trailer, it doesn't seem like either of the male leads is Kiho. i feel like he would've…
Since Ki Ho is such a big part of Episode 1, and they make him so lovable and darling, I can't see the screenwriter not including him later, and no other actors from the cast list seem plausible other than one of the two MLs. This screenwriter is also notorious for the reveals that take time to unfold and develop, so I think she's intentionally leaving mystery for the story to fill in. But I'm with you on the confusion: how did Ki Ho get away from his dad? If one of the MLs is Ki Ho (and it seems at least those closest to Mok Ha know she's Mok Ha), why wouldn't he reveal himself right away, especially when he knows who she is? He clearly hadn't given up hope she was alive, why then not show himself for who he is? 🤔 So many questions...
The first episode was SO good. I can't wait to see how the story unfolds!! I thought Woo Jin was adorable in Vagabond and he's just as awesome here; really brings such an amazing performance for Ki Ho.
Didn't expect the child abuse plot but it makes Mok Ha's desire to be a singer so much more meaningful and touching. Excited to see how Ki Ho returns to Mok Ha's side and who his grown up self will be. 😏 If the episodes continue to be this long then we're really not getting much less than a 16 episode drama. 😅 I'm not complaining!
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I wonder if something happens to Ki Ho's dad that makes Ki Ho look suspect, so he has to change his name to avoid suspicion as his father's murderer or something? Just throwing out ideas based on the trailer and that we know he doesn't tell her who he is at first when they meet again as adults. 🤷♀️
Didn't expect the child abuse plot but it makes Mok Ha's desire to be a singer so much more meaningful and touching. Excited to see how Ki Ho returns to Mok Ha's side and who his grown up self will be. 😏 If the episodes continue to be this long then we're really not getting much less than a 16 episode drama. 😅 I'm not complaining!