Hu yu tian was definitely busy while filming this. For someone who played sort of an important role, he was rarely seen. He was only in the highlighted events.
I've been putting off this drama for the longest time and I regret it so much. This is a great examplen of a feel-good drama. It's noltalgic and heartwarming. The dynamics of the relationships in this drama is the highlight of the show. Rewatch Value is definitely a 10. Shows like these make me assess the life I had lived when I was still a HS student. It was never like this. Atleast there are shows that makes me think of the what ifs
From the start to its finish, I have learned so much from this show. This was not just about revenge. It was a story of love, family, friends and most importantly hope. Although I was not so convinced with the romance aspect of this show, I felt like Saeroyi and Yi Seo was the endgame and rightfully is too. May their story be inspiring enough for people to love regardless of the differences. I guess that's just life. People change and so do feelings. This story tackled about gender and race which should be given more highlights in storytelling in television and in films. Although some may say it is lacking, it is still a great start.
My heart is full, i feel like I just learned more wisdom about life bc of this show. Great acting and amazing storytelling. I swear if you're still in doubt to watch this, the answer is yes you should.
Why do these two have to be so unfortunate? They have waited to be together since they were like 7 or something and then at the last minute Cha Young had to go back to Greece and Kang had to wait for her again. I am frustrated that they had to wait for each other AGAIN.
Other than that, I enjoyed the show. Nothing revolutionary nor unique about this story, but regardless of that, it was worthwhile. I dislike the ending. Yes, it was a happy ending. Did they end uo together? Yes, they did. Did theybtie up the loose ends well? Nope, they did not.
This is not binge-worthy. I am sure. I would have had a hard time catching up with the 16 eps if I didn't pick this up while it was airing.
Honestly, after watching the first 2 eps, I kinda feel like it's too intense. I get it. It's supposed to be somewhat a continuation of the 1st season. But I just think, that the villain in the 1st season need not to come back in this new season to bring trouble. I honestly thought we won already when he resigned.
There's something missing with the undertones of the drama. I missed the first season. I love how it surprised me that I enjoyed it. I'll probably stay in tune with the drama but I'm kinda scared that it will be disappointing. There isn't as much action with the Doldam crew in the first 2 eps of the new season. I hope there will be more in the succeeding eps.
My expectations did not reach the hype but I'll still be looking out for the next eps.
With the so many time jumps, I got really confused with the 1st 4 eps.
Can I just say that this just screams tragic all over? I mean they lost their chances so many times and at some point they almost died. I mean they were crossing paths for so many years!!!!!!!!!! This is so melodramatic and ridiculous sometimes that i kinda got annoyed by it but I'll stick to it for a while
I can never understand why a lot of people ship Baekyung and Dan Oh. It was clearly seen in the latest episode how Baekyung treats Dan Oh. He sees her as someone who should just fold to anyone bc she's a mere extra. He sees her just as a mere 'extra' who has no right to her own choices and must always conform to what the author wants.
I understand that changing the story will have unforgivable effects and I will understand Baekyung if that is his reasoning. But it is not. He wants Dan Oh for himself. Thus, limiting her freedom in the process. I mean, how can no one get that what Baekyung is doing is toxic and abusive? She wants Dan Oh to act like how she acts in the stage, in the shadow too. He failed to realize that they are completely different people. Dan Oh in the stage is following the author. Dan Oh in the shadow is following her own heart. He failed to see what Haru had always seen in Dan Oh, that she is more than her set up. If he likes Dan Oh so much why can't he set her free like what Do Hwa did to Ju Da?
I understand how Baekyung's character might attract people. I genuinely like the complexity of his character. He is an embodiment of what a lot of people are experiencing today. Maybe that is why, you get drawn to him? But yes, being rude and feeling entitled just because you feel like you deserve it, doesnt mean you should get it.
This is strangely long, but I'm just really mad how Baekyung treated Dan Oh today. Becoming aware did not change him at all. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. TEAM HARU ALL THE WAY.
This drama was a rollercoaster ride of emotions. I love how ridiculous and extra this was. All the plot twists got me on the edge of my seat weekly. It was sad, entertaining and absurd, but shockingly this worked so well with this drama. I'm not sure if I've seen anything like this, so I'm glad Graceful Family was my first.
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I didn't think the romance plot point was necessary for the development of the story. AND the ending was 1 hour and 45 minutes long, so you'd assume I would be satisfied with how they will fix the loose ends but I was not. There was something lacking. It didn't end the way, I'd envisioned it. It didn't go out with a bang.
Yeah sure, Mo Wan Joon, Mo Wan Soo, their mom and even TOP, all got to pay for their crimes, but it wasn't believable. It made me think, this is it? It was that easy? They pretty much deserved more and I wished they got out in a more 'ridiculous' way. I mean if it was that easy to put them in jail, they should have done that in the first eps. But I get it, timing is everything.
I feel bad for Mo Wan Soo tho, he wasn't loved as a child, and so he did that to get his mom's attention. I can't believe he died tho. Like wtf. Why didn't the police, observed him. THEY WERE THERE. THEIR JOB WAS TO GUARD HIM.
To Ms. Han, well I hated her to the very end, but I still admire her. She basically put herself to jail. Those who are close to the law definitely will most likely break the rules. I can't believe that all the crimes she did is only equivalent to 4 years in prison and a fine. That's the flawed judicial system I guess. That's life too.
Y'know it's a cdrama when the male lead sacrifices himself to avoid an impending catastrophe. He seemingly dies or be gone for a short time ( or long like 300 years). Only to come back and get their happily ever after.
I love my happy endings, but sometimes when unexplainable occurences happen (even beyond the logic in a fantasy drama), it makes me question: how did this happen? This is my problem with cdramas. I don't know what miracle or strong forces did Jiu Chen have when he escaped the demon realm after getting sealed in it, but it doesn't matter, as long as we had a happy ending. (but srsly tho I wish someone hinted it or something. He can't just randomly appear 300 years later without a logical explaination)
But on a more important note, i thoroughly enjoyed the show. I get the comparison with TMOPB. At first I couldn't find the similarities, but as the show progressed, I understood it. (especially with the ending we're getting a Ye Hua part 2 here) The cinematography and the overall designing was visually pleasing. Plot-wise, it was also engaging. I had fun watching 60 eps. I do have a problem with the villains, they were kinda weak to me. Their development as villains weren't strong to me. Honestly they did not stood a chance. (i wish they were more frightening- but this is just a personal preference)
I don't know if this is a popular opinion, but I did find the leads kinda awkward maybe bc the age difference was so obvious. The male lead was much older than the female. But then again, i still enjoyed it.
Unlike most comments, I actually like how HDL ended.
In the very beginning, it was already hinted that Man Weol and Ku Chan Seong's encounter was going to be something bittersweet. She was a 1300 years old immortal who needed to cross the afterlife after getting rid of her resentment and he was a mere mortal who neede to help Man Weol achieve that. Idk about you, but this couple just screamed heartbreak all over. They were unlikely to end up with each other in this LIFETIME as Man Weol and Ku Chan Seong.
I want to acknowledge the writers bc they didn't give in to the popular demand, to end it with a 'happy' ending. BC not all stories need a happy ending for it to be good. Sad and Bittersweet ones (like this one) was the BEST way to end their story as Man Weol and Ku Chan Seong. I'm not necessarily a fan of open endings where it's unclear whether they end up or not with each other, but again I like how they did it with this story. I'd like to think that the last scene, was a foretelling of their future where they met again and didn't have to worry about anyone anymore.
Thank you to everyone who made this story possible. The lessons taught definitely will occupy my nights and dreams.
My heart is full, i feel like I just learned more wisdom about life bc of this show. Great acting and amazing storytelling. I swear if you're still in doubt to watch this, the answer is yes you should.
RATING: 8.5/10
Other than that, I enjoyed the show. Nothing revolutionary nor unique about this story, but regardless of that, it was worthwhile. I dislike the ending. Yes, it was a happy ending. Did they end uo together? Yes, they did. Did theybtie up the loose ends well? Nope, they did not.
This is not binge-worthy. I am sure. I would have had a hard time catching up with the 16 eps if I didn't pick this up while it was airing.
Rate:6.5/10
There's something missing with the undertones of the drama. I missed the first season. I love how it surprised me that I enjoyed it. I'll probably stay in tune with the drama but I'm kinda scared that it will be disappointing. There isn't as much action with the Doldam crew in the first 2 eps of the new season. I hope there will be more in the succeeding eps.
My expectations did not reach the hype but I'll still be looking out for the next eps.
Can I just say that this just screams tragic all over? I mean they lost their chances so many times and at some point they almost died. I mean they were crossing paths for so many years!!!!!!!!!! This is so melodramatic and ridiculous sometimes that i kinda got annoyed by it but I'll stick to it for a while
I understand that changing the story will have unforgivable effects and I will understand Baekyung if that is his reasoning. But it is not. He wants Dan Oh for himself. Thus, limiting her freedom in the process. I mean, how can no one get that what Baekyung is doing is toxic and abusive? She wants Dan Oh to act like how she acts in the stage, in the shadow too. He failed to realize that they are completely different people. Dan Oh in the stage is following the author. Dan Oh in the shadow is following her own heart. He failed to see what Haru had always seen in Dan Oh, that she is more than her set up. If he likes Dan Oh so much why can't he set her free like what Do Hwa did to Ju Da?
I understand how Baekyung's character might attract people. I genuinely like the complexity of his character. He is an embodiment of what a lot of people are experiencing today. Maybe that is why, you get drawn to him? But yes, being rude and feeling entitled just because you feel like you deserve it, doesnt mean you should get it.
This is strangely long, but I'm just really mad how Baekyung treated Dan Oh today. Becoming aware did not change him at all. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. TEAM HARU ALL THE WAY.
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I didn't think the romance plot point was necessary for the development of the story. AND the ending was 1 hour and 45 minutes long, so you'd assume I would be satisfied with how they will fix the loose ends but I was not. There was something lacking. It didn't end the way, I'd envisioned it. It didn't go out with a bang.
Yeah sure, Mo Wan Joon, Mo Wan Soo, their mom and even TOP, all got to pay for their crimes, but it wasn't believable. It made me think, this is it? It was that easy? They pretty much deserved more and I wished they got out in a more 'ridiculous' way. I mean if it was that easy to put them in jail, they should have done that in the first eps. But I get it, timing is everything.
I feel bad for Mo Wan Soo tho, he wasn't loved as a child, and so he did that to get his mom's attention. I can't believe he died tho. Like wtf. Why didn't the police, observed him. THEY WERE THERE. THEIR JOB WAS TO GUARD HIM.
To Ms. Han, well I hated her to the very end, but I still admire her. She basically put herself to jail. Those who are close to the law definitely will most likely break the rules. I can't believe that all the crimes she did is only equivalent to 4 years in prison and a fine. That's the flawed judicial system I guess. That's life too.
This is an easy 7.5/10 for me
I love my happy endings, but sometimes when unexplainable occurences happen (even beyond the logic in a fantasy drama), it makes me question: how did this happen? This is my problem with cdramas. I don't know what miracle or strong forces did Jiu Chen have when he escaped the demon realm after getting sealed in it, but it doesn't matter, as long as we had a happy ending. (but srsly tho I wish someone hinted it or something. He can't just randomly appear 300 years later without a logical explaination)
But on a more important note, i thoroughly enjoyed the show. I get the comparison with TMOPB. At first I couldn't find the similarities, but as the show progressed, I understood it. (especially with the ending we're getting a Ye Hua part 2 here)
The cinematography and the overall designing was visually pleasing. Plot-wise, it was also engaging. I had fun watching 60 eps. I do have a problem with the villains, they were kinda weak to me. Their development as villains weren't strong to me. Honestly they did not stood a chance. (i wish they were more frightening- but this is just a personal preference)
I don't know if this is a popular opinion, but I did find the leads kinda awkward maybe bc the age difference was so obvious. The male lead was much older than the female. But then again, i still enjoyed it.
RATING: 8.5/10
In the very beginning, it was already hinted that Man Weol and Ku Chan Seong's encounter was going to be something bittersweet. She was a 1300 years old immortal who needed to cross the afterlife after getting rid of her resentment and he was a mere mortal who neede to help Man Weol achieve that. Idk about you, but this couple just screamed heartbreak all over. They were unlikely to end up with each other in this LIFETIME as Man Weol and Ku Chan Seong.
I want to acknowledge the writers bc they didn't give in to the popular demand, to end it with a 'happy' ending. BC not all stories need a happy ending for it to be good. Sad and Bittersweet ones (like this one) was the BEST way to end their story as Man Weol and Ku Chan Seong. I'm not necessarily a fan of open endings where it's unclear whether they end up or not with each other, but again I like how they did it with this story. I'd like to think that the last scene, was a foretelling of their future where they met again and didn't have to worry about anyone anymore.
Thank you to everyone who made this story possible. The lessons taught definitely will occupy my nights and dreams.
Rating: 8