Kathryn_51

I' watched yesterday because of Yoo In soo, but this morning when faced with the option of watching BoRa! or this drama (both released early morning where I live), I chose BoRa!. I'll get around to GoodBadMom later on this week. Probably.

Question: Who is Lee Pyeong? The "prince who was deposed"? The former Crown Prince? The Grand Prince? Are they all the same person?

Are the different terms (in the sub translation) the result of different people doing the translations? Or are they meant to indicate different people/individuals?

My apologies: I rushed through this drama in 2 days over the weekend (through Episode 10) and have now begun to re-watch and try to understand the under-currents and various clues/red herrings.

BTW, I have now re-watched the end of Ep. 10 at least 5 times. Epic!

Once Yu-ri broke up with him I said - damn, BoRa will get that ring after all - and I wasn't happy about it. The fact that he still has it means it's going to keep re-appearing.

I wish he would sell it or something, but I'm more distressed by the idea that the ring somehow finds its way to some interchange between BoRa and the Ex. We've been through enough of that garbage - time to reset the narrative (although i get that Ex-the-Jerk will be around to the bitter end. 😢😢)

Now do Shi Yeol's parentage! I have a theory - a crazy one, but need to re-watch a few scenes.

This has been on watchlist for months for one reason: Yoo In Soo. I anticipated he was chosen because he could do "crazy Sam-sik" and he delivered. Anyone else get Gwi-nam (AOUAD) vibe? Based on still cuts/and previews, I think we will see him develop into one fine man by the last episode.

Main Couple - I'm not feeling it. There is nothing unique about them (teen years), but perhaps that will change.

Loved the villagers - probably the main reason I will continue to watch.

Once they start writing a book together (or, she writes and he edits??), we will presumably be at a several month process. If the writers go that route, then the process will be cathartic and healing for each. I don't know anything about the writers, but that's my hope.

Well, only 5 episodes thus far, but I made a similar comment a few minutes ago below - it's always one of the scenes in the "preview", but it's meaningless during the actual episode.

Totally agree - they aren't even "friends" at this point - simply two person support group. But I'm getting tired of the repetitive "I don't want to see you again" that seems to be in each episode.

I am still looking forward to the moment when Deborah realizes that the catalyst for his break-up was due to her rant on the radio - today he repeated the words - cowardly, mean, etc. But he isn't cowardly or mean - rather, those words are an accurate description of her ex. HE knows that she was the catalyst (even if the break-up was inevitable) and he ALSO knows that the ex is a first-class jerk. She knows nothing about his former girl-friend or her own role in the break-up, if nothing else the fact that she made judgements about him that were untrue.

Those scenes were juxtaposed against the new report of a woman who committed suicide because (1) a break-up; (2) job issues (I forget the exact scenario) and she had been drinking.

In other words, Deborah is very fragile at this moment in her life - I was worried she would head for the bridge, so I'm glad she chose the ex boyfriend's house instead.

Well said. I enjoyed Ep. 5 very much.

A truly crazy character -- and Kim Byung Chul was terrific in the role.

Theoretically, Kang San is the "eldest" son, so he has first claim on the throne - over and above his uncle (the current king) and Yoo Ha (his younger half brother).

But Yoo Ha also has royal blood so . . . as I said, I really don't care provided My Beloved Couple (Shin Yeol/Heong Jo) survive.

I don't care which one becomes King (and, frankly, YH as King is an intriguing end - a man dedicated to reform (rather than simply retrieving his rightful position due to birth order). Regardless, between the two, either one is okay so long as they don't die.

But if Kim Shi Yeol/Heung Jo [Hung Ju] don't survive and become a couple?? It will be my first ever One ⭐rating on MDL. And if we don't get a decent amount of SCENES w/these two, then this drama might not get more than 5⭐ from me.

Just sayin' 😄😄😄

Before the next episode airs tomorrow (Wednesday), I wanted to thank everyone who recommended that I watch "My Holo Love" when I said I knew nothing about YHM but loved his portrayal of my favorite character in this drama - namely Soo Hyuk. It was a drama that I had avoided because of the synopsis description.

It was actually a blessing because I had a touch of flu and I was able to binge all at once. YHM was terrific in the dual human/holo role. There were many annoying scenes in the drama overall and I'm not sure if I would have stuck with it if I was only watching 2 episodes each week. But the romance was lovely, CGI well done and the overall theme regarding AI was thought provoking.

I can't locate the original thread quickly, so that's why I'm giving a general shout-out of thanks to fellow MDL'ers. 🥰🥰🥰

I agree - this is just another plot twist - BUT, a very well written/conceived plot twist. The foundation for his current reaction (jealousy over Dan Ho; the pressure placed on him to assume this dangerous role; even his joy at meeting his real grandmother) have all been laid out in the earlier episodes.

I must say, thus far this drama has been very good at laying out various clues and details. A few red herrings here and there (the dog, for example). I have been confused by all of the names of locations - where people ran to after the rebellion; various towns, etc.

A lot of puzzle pieces (facts, clues) are laid out on the table and more to come I am sure. One of the BIG ones is WHO/WHAT are the Watchmen and will we ever find out - or will they remain an unanswered mystery to the bitter end.

I binged too quickly through the first episodes over the weekdn and now I am trying to re-watch and - just like with Alchemy of Souls - take notes!

I' believe Shi Yeol was the young Watchman that killed the fiance - he was going to spare him (after the prince begged him to not shed any more bloodshed) - but the fiance tried to kill the prince AGAIN! The prince (forget his real name right now) and the Watchman are the only ones who know this.

At some point, either (1) Shi Yeol will distance himself from the sister once he learns that he killed the fiance OR (2) she will learn it somehow and react in a way that endangers her family. I kinda think it will be Number 1.

In the end, if this couple doesn't make it out alive and together, my ⭐ rating will be in the basement.

Does he have any evidence? No. She said that she would claim he was lying - and that Grandma would believe her.

Besides - easy solutions at Episode 10/11???? In a 50 episode drama? Not going to happen until perhaps. . . .perhaps. . . the final handful of episodes.

My k-drama spidey sense tells me they will be interrupted - this time.

I love the budding romance between Shi Yeol and Heung Joo. 🥰🥰

I just now came to MDL to post a comment similar to this. They are a beautiful pair - two lonely souls who have not experienced "life" in any enjoyable fashion. She once said that she "did not ask for this existence". He never had an opportunity to exist beyond the duty he was trained for. My heart melted when he said that he wanted to experience things with her.

I get that San and Dan Oh are The Main Couple that are "meant" to be together because of whatever childhood trauma they experienced together, but as I was re-watching some episodes, their entire "romance" is overly reliant on music/OST (?), slow motion skinship and.. . .I guess "chemistry". But it seems more contrived (based on childhood connection) than a very REAL connection as adults. I like them - but my heart doesn't melt.

My heart will have a very major meltdown when Shi Yeol learns that he killed her fiance and that is the reason she has been sheltered, hidden and lonely. I hope he is the one that gets to kill Tae Hwa.

I know nothing about the actor Kang Hoon, but the character of Shi Yeol has been my very favorite from the moment he stepped onto the screen.