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Enjoyable, but not fully satisfying
It starts off strong with a fun mix of food, romance, and time travel. A cheerful chef named Yeon Ji Yeong (played by Yoona) opens a strange book during an eclipse and ends up in the Joseon era, where she meets King Yi Heon (Lee Chae Min). He’s a strict ruler but loves good food, and their bond grows through cooking and shared meals.
The first few episodes are full of charm. The food scenes are colorful and exciting, with creative dishes and fun cooking battles. The romance between Ji Yeong and the king is sweet and believable. Lee Chae Min does a great job showing both the king’s serious side and his softer, playful side when he’s enjoying food. Their chemistry makes the show enjoyable to watch. But as the story goes on, things get messy. The show tries to mix too many ideas i.e, romance, cooking, politics, and war. The cooking battles are fun, but takes too much time away from the main couple. The political drama becomes confusing and takes over the story, making it feel like two different shows.
The final battle is also hard to believe. A small group of cooks and helpers somehow defeat a large group of rebels, which doesn’t make much sense. The villains, who seemed strong before, are defeated too quickly, and there’s no real payoff or celebration. Most side characters don’t get enough development. They feel flat, and we don’t learn much about them. A little backstory could have helped us care more about their roles.
The biggest problem is the ending. It feels rushed and leaves out important details. We never find out how the king travels to the future or how he suddenly fits into modern life wearing a suit. Ji Yeong also wakes up in a hospital without any clear reason. These missing pieces make the ending feel incomplete and disappointing.
In the end, its is a fun watch if you enjoy food shows and romantic moments. The cooking scenes are well done, and the lead actors are charming. But the story loses focus, and the ending leaves too many questions.
The first few episodes are full of charm. The food scenes are colorful and exciting, with creative dishes and fun cooking battles. The romance between Ji Yeong and the king is sweet and believable. Lee Chae Min does a great job showing both the king’s serious side and his softer, playful side when he’s enjoying food. Their chemistry makes the show enjoyable to watch. But as the story goes on, things get messy. The show tries to mix too many ideas i.e, romance, cooking, politics, and war. The cooking battles are fun, but takes too much time away from the main couple. The political drama becomes confusing and takes over the story, making it feel like two different shows.
The final battle is also hard to believe. A small group of cooks and helpers somehow defeat a large group of rebels, which doesn’t make much sense. The villains, who seemed strong before, are defeated too quickly, and there’s no real payoff or celebration. Most side characters don’t get enough development. They feel flat, and we don’t learn much about them. A little backstory could have helped us care more about their roles.
The biggest problem is the ending. It feels rushed and leaves out important details. We never find out how the king travels to the future or how he suddenly fits into modern life wearing a suit. Ji Yeong also wakes up in a hospital without any clear reason. These missing pieces make the ending feel incomplete and disappointing.
In the end, its is a fun watch if you enjoy food shows and romantic moments. The cooking scenes are well done, and the lead actors are charming. But the story loses focus, and the ending leaves too many questions.
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