I will never get over the scene in ep 7 where he literally chokes her. And he never apologised for it either.…
I understand why that scene might be shocking from a modern perspective, but I think it’s also important to remember that this is a historical drama set in a very different time period. The purpose of these dramas is not always to show ideal behaviour by today’s standards, but to portray the realities, attitudes, and power dynamics that existed during that era. Things like this did happen historically, and including uncomfortable scenes can sometimes make the story feel more authentic rather than romanticising or ignoring the darker parts of history.
That being said, historical dramas often only show a small part of what actually happened during those times. There were many things that were far worse, but they are usually not shown because of storytelling limits, censorship, or because they would be too difficult for audiences to watch. Not every action from a historical character will be treated the same way we would expect today, because the society and values were very different.
A drama doesn’t have to show only pleasant or morally acceptable events to be good. Sometimes the uncomfortable moments are there to reflect the world the characters lived in. Whether someone likes or dislikes the scene is understandable, but judging it only through a modern lens can sometimes miss the historical context behind it.
This was actually a really good drama. I came across it a while ago, but after reading the synopsis and looking at the characters, I honestly thought it wouldn’t be that good. However, at one point I didn’t have much to watch, so I decided to give it a chance, and I was pleasantly surprised. It was not what I expected at all, and it kept me engaged almost the entire way through. The only part where I felt it slowed down was towards the end. To be honest, I think it was a little too long and probably could have been completed in around 30 episodes, as I didn’t enjoy the last four or five episodes as much. The progression between the leads was done really well, and that was one of my favourite parts of the drama. The ending was a bit sad and not what I expected. It wasn’t necessarily the way I hoped it would finish, but it was still okay, and it did feel like a kind of happy ending. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it.
When they were eating chicken together, Sim Yu Geon said something along the lines of "it's his mom's fault…
That could definitely explain why Yoo-Jae resents his mother, but I'm still not sure why she'd hold a grudge against Su-bin. If he really had no idea what his mum did and was genuinely forced to move overseas, then he doesn't seem to have done anything wrong. Unless the drama reveals that he knew about it, chose not to contact her, or handled the situation badly, I don't really see why she'd blame him.
"As a high schooler, Yoo-Jae dreamed of becoming a filmmaker, pushing aside other obligations to create her own short films. Her classmate, Su-bin, on the other hand, was studious but passionless, resigned to follow his family's wishes. Su-bin found inspiration in Yoo-Jae's tenacity, and the two developed a friendship that later turned romantic. However, shortly after their college entrance exams, Su-bin withdrew from Yoo-Jae's life, telling her that his family was sending him overseas. In their 30s, they live drastically different lives. Yoo-Jae is a struggling TV reporter, delusioned with life, while Su-bin is an award-winning film director. Upon their sudden reunion, Su-bin resolves to help Yoo-Jae get her spark back, while Yoo-Jae still holds a grudge from years before. Can they use this second chance to reconcile?"
Why does she hold a grudge against him when it’s his family that sent him overseas? He even told her that. Shouldn't she be happy he's back?
This is one of the worst things I've ever seen anywhere! Boring, ridiculous, unentertaining, terribly made! Shame on the writers & directors of this show, there's nothing else quite as disappointing anywhere. My least favourite characters are prince Ying, princess Jiamin, & general A'wa😒😒😒
Fantastic. They have a good romance. I like the two separate arcs. She's beautiful, and when she decides to give her all for him, she doesn't hold back. I love that.
That being said, historical dramas often only show a small part of what actually happened during those times. There were many things that were far worse, but they are usually not shown because of storytelling limits, censorship, or because they would be too difficult for audiences to watch. Not every action from a historical character will be treated the same way we would expect today, because the society and values were very different.
A drama doesn’t have to show only pleasant or morally acceptable events to be good. Sometimes the uncomfortable moments are there to reflect the world the characters lived in. Whether someone likes or dislikes the scene is understandable, but judging it only through a modern lens can sometimes miss the historical context behind it.
"As a high schooler, Yoo-Jae dreamed of becoming a filmmaker, pushing aside other obligations to create her own short films. Her classmate, Su-bin, on the other hand, was studious but passionless, resigned to follow his family's wishes. Su-bin found inspiration in Yoo-Jae's tenacity, and the two developed a friendship that later turned romantic. However, shortly after their college entrance exams, Su-bin withdrew from Yoo-Jae's life, telling her that his family was sending him overseas. In their 30s, they live drastically different lives. Yoo-Jae is a struggling TV reporter, delusioned with life, while Su-bin is an award-winning film director. Upon their sudden reunion, Su-bin resolves to help Yoo-Jae get her spark back, while Yoo-Jae still holds a grudge from years before. Can they use this second chance to reconcile?"
Why does she hold a grudge against him when it’s his family that sent him overseas? He even told her that. Shouldn't she be happy he's back?