It was boring at the beginning. I only watched it because of Park Shin Hye. The 1st and 2nd episodes felt like overacting from her side, and her character was a bit too loud and exaggerated.
But later on, that same “annoying” personality actually became funny and enjoyable. Her strong character—never staying silent about unfairness—is what made me like her. She doesn’t care if it’s a manager or someone with higher authority, she just says what’s right. She even hits her friend’s brother without overthinking and fiercely defends her other friend’s daughter.
The best moments are when she starts yelling at someone who’s doing something wrong and completely forgets about their position or status. Even the senior managers start being afraid of her, which makes it even more satisfying to watch.
I’ve reached episode 8 and I’m enjoying it more now, especially after (EBBY) identity reveal. My only problem is that it’s 16 episodes long—it feels like it could have been shorter.
Glad it’s over.Things I liked:The secretary (though the scenes with the team leader being pregnant later on…
I strongly agree with you.
What bothered me even more was the daughter-in-law’s storyline. She held onto so much anger and resentment for 12 episodes, and then suddenly she just “let it go” and became nice? Emotional wounds don’t disappear with the push of a button. That kind of shift needed proper development.
Same with the FL’s mother. The FL grew up hearing toxic and hurtful words for years, carrying that emotional damage well into her 30s. You can’t just fix that with one apology and a short reconciliation scene. Psychological wounds — especially from a parent — don’t heal that easily. It felt very rushed and overly cliché.
I get that rom-coms like Positively Yours are meant to be light and idealistic, but resolving years of tension and resentment in a few minutes was just unrealistic.
The only thing I genuinely loved was the final scene — looping back to where everything started was actually a beautiful touch.
Love the fact both their wishes became true with the epilogue. Him wishing they could be together and her wishing…
I agree! The ending scene was beautiful and very satisfying.
Honestly, if the writers had made Eun Jo become Queen, it would have felt unrealistic. In Joseon, birth status was extremely important — especially in the royal court. Ignoring that would have taken away from the historical logic of the story.
I actually appreciated that they stayed true to that reality while still giving us a happy ending in their own way.
can some one help me to connect the dots, there was a scene where ml lead enters into court and next scene cuts…
I think his mother (the Queen) told him about Eun Jo’s decision not to enter the court. In the end, she only wanted her son to be happy, so she informed him hoping he would be able to convince Eun Jo not to leave.
When he went after her, Eun Jo said she would wait until he became an ordinary man — meaning not the King — because due to her birth status, she could never become Queen. He agreed to that.
That’s why, once his nephew was old enough to take the throne, he stepped down and left the palace to live with her as a normal man.
ok, i have to say it characters like Choi Se Jin annoy me to no end.ep 5 lets see
She is so selfish. She wants to win but unable to do that , so she blames "Han Gyul" and hates him because of that, instead of working on herself and accept that there is someone better than her because he's simply better..She's very annoying and Han Gyul also selfish. He tried to make his whole team lose only to make her happy..that's also selfishness of him.
I watched Winter Sonata & Stairway to heaven, I loved them both..so I decided to search for more dramas like them. People, please don't judge these dramas (Makjang). If you don't like them, then Makjang is not your type. As simple as that. They're not like any other dramas, they're Makjang, so you can expect anything : melodramatic storylines, common tropes , revenge, fatal diseases, and shocking twists even sad ending.
I started this drama planning to “just check the first episode” and see if it was worth continuing. Honestly, I was interested mainly because I like both leads.
But from the moment I started… I couldn’t watch anything else. One episode after another until I finished it. Even though I’m currently following other dramas and new episodes were being released, this one completely took over my attention.
The chemistry between the leads is really good and very easy to watch. And Dorami’s character deserves a special mention — she’s a story on her own. She’s wonderfully crazy in the best way possible and brought so much charm and humor to the drama. I honestly don’t understand the comments saying she was unnecessary; on the contrary, she added life, fun, and balance to the story.
Overall, the drama was eventful and engaging. It never felt empty or dragged out, and it was filled with enjoyable moments from start to finish.
The only thing that felt cliché and unnecessary to me was the secondary storyline involving Mo Hee-cha’s manager and Jo Ho-jin’s girlfriend (his brother’s fiancée). That part felt forced and didn’t really add much to the overall plot.
Other than that, this drama hooked me unexpectedly and became one of those shows you start casually and suddenly find yourself finishing without even realizing it.
Wow why are you saying that... ??? Your opinion does not count unless you can explain what you meant Imo the drama…
When you reply to every negative comment asking for explanations, it stops feeling like a discussion and starts feeling like policing opinions. You are very annoying !!!
Wow why are you saying that... ??? Your opinion does not count unless you can explain what you meant Imo the drama…
I’m reading comments to decide whether to watch this drama or not, and I keep seeing you interrogating everyone who didn’t like it. People are allowed to dislike a drama without writing a thesis about it. That alone tells me enough about the show. Thanks to you, I won't watch it !!!! STOP ANNOYING PEOPLE HERE
Kim Do Ki is the heart and soul of this drama. While the entire cast delivered solid performances, Kim Do Ki is the one who truly gave the drama its sparkle. I can never get enough of his goofy, over-the-top personas — they’re endlessly entertaining and perfectly timed.
This might be the final season, but honestly, I hope it isn’t. The show still has plenty of room for creative ideas, and with Kim Do Ki’s hilarious and versatile acting, it can keep audiences hooked no matter how many seasons it runs.
I don’t know why I’m rooting for Baek Gi Tae… maybe because it’s Hyun Bin? 😅
Or maybe it’s his acting and mastery of the role—the way he gave those cold-blooded looks when he killed his boss… Can you believe he’s the same Hyun Bin who was the brave, romantic North Korean in Crash Landing on You?! Wow, Hyun Bin is truly amazing! 😍
I love this drama. Each episode just makes me more hooked! Can’t wait for the next one!
I have to ask about this, actor (Park Hae Joon) appeared in Eps. 3 with a baby (should be his child in story), but when the baby was crying he called the actor Park Hae Joon : Appa is this baby really his son? because the baby is too young to be able to act and called another man appa!! and he went into his arms crying calling him daddy !
This show is just insane — every time I watch an episode, I can’t stop laughing. The main lead is the reason for the whole vibe. His characters, the way he talks, and his tone are all unreal, especially when he plays silly or dumb characters.
Thanks, i couldnt tell so i use copilotAI to search for some proof. Sound like its really serious wrong in many…
I understand the Sufi reference, but it doesn’t change the issue. The drama didn’t rely on symbolic poetry — it took a story that comes directly from the Qur’an and rewrote it. A poet’s unconventional interpretation doesn’t make it the correct one, and it doesn’t justify changing the original meaning of a real religious figure. That’s why the problem is tied to Islam itself, not to Sufi symbolism.
Season 2 ended with a tease that seemed like the beginning of a new major case.
Season 3, however, didn’t continue it, and many viewers also felt that the transition was disconnected.
They treated the Season 2 ending more like an epilogue or bonus scene than a real cliffhanger, so Season 3 basically started fresh. That’s why it feels confusing — the show intentionally didn’t pick up that thread.
But later on, that same “annoying” personality actually became funny and enjoyable. Her strong character—never staying silent about unfairness—is what made me like her. She doesn’t care if it’s a manager or someone with higher authority, she just says what’s right. She even hits her friend’s brother without overthinking and fiercely defends her other friend’s daughter.
The best moments are when she starts yelling at someone who’s doing something wrong and completely forgets about their position or status. Even the senior managers start being afraid of her, which makes it even more satisfying to watch.
I’ve reached episode 8 and I’m enjoying it more now, especially after (EBBY) identity reveal. My only problem is that it’s 16 episodes long—it feels like it could have been shorter.
What bothered me even more was the daughter-in-law’s storyline. She held onto so much anger and resentment for 12 episodes, and then suddenly she just “let it go” and became nice? Emotional wounds don’t disappear with the push of a button. That kind of shift needed proper development.
Same with the FL’s mother. The FL grew up hearing toxic and hurtful words for years, carrying that emotional damage well into her 30s. You can’t just fix that with one apology and a short reconciliation scene. Psychological wounds — especially from a parent — don’t heal that easily. It felt very rushed and overly cliché.
I get that rom-coms like Positively Yours are meant to be light and idealistic, but resolving years of tension and resentment in a few minutes was just unrealistic.
The only thing I genuinely loved was the final scene — looping back to where everything started was actually a beautiful touch.
Honestly, if the writers had made Eun Jo become Queen, it would have felt unrealistic. In Joseon, birth status was extremely important — especially in the royal court. Ignoring that would have taken away from the historical logic of the story.
I actually appreciated that they stayed true to that reality while still giving us a happy ending in their own way.
When he went after her, Eun Jo said she would wait until he became an ordinary man — meaning not the King — because due to her birth status, she could never become Queen. He agreed to that.
That’s why, once his nephew was old enough to take the throne, he stepped down and left the palace to live with her as a normal man.
People, please don't judge these dramas (Makjang). If you don't like them, then Makjang is not your type. As simple as that. They're not like any other dramas, they're Makjang, so you can expect anything : melodramatic storylines, common tropes , revenge, fatal diseases, and shocking twists even sad ending.
Honestly, I was interested mainly because I like both leads.
But from the moment I started… I couldn’t watch anything else.
One episode after another until I finished it. Even though I’m currently following other dramas and new episodes were being released, this one completely took over my attention.
The chemistry between the leads is really good and very easy to watch.
And Dorami’s character deserves a special mention — she’s a story on her own.
She’s wonderfully crazy in the best way possible and brought so much charm and humor to the drama. I honestly don’t understand the comments saying she was unnecessary; on the contrary, she added life, fun, and balance to the story.
Overall, the drama was eventful and engaging. It never felt empty or dragged out, and it was filled with enjoyable moments from start to finish.
The only thing that felt cliché and unnecessary to me was the secondary storyline involving Mo Hee-cha’s manager and Jo Ho-jin’s girlfriend (his brother’s fiancée). That part felt forced and didn’t really add much to the overall plot.
Other than that, this drama hooked me unexpectedly and became one of those shows you start casually and suddenly find yourself finishing without even realizing it.
While the entire cast delivered solid performances, Kim Do Ki is the one who truly gave the drama its sparkle. I can never get enough of his goofy, over-the-top personas — they’re endlessly entertaining and perfectly timed.
This might be the final season, but honestly, I hope it isn’t. The show still has plenty of room for creative ideas, and with Kim Do Ki’s hilarious and versatile acting, it can keep audiences hooked no matter how many seasons it runs.
Or maybe it’s his acting and mastery of the role—the way he gave those cold-blooded looks when he killed his boss…
Can you believe he’s the same Hyun Bin who was the brave, romantic North Korean in Crash Landing on You?!
Wow, Hyun Bin is truly amazing! 😍
I love this drama. Each episode just makes me more hooked!
Can’t wait for the next one!
is this baby really his son? because the baby is too young to be able to act and called another man appa!! and he went into his arms crying calling him daddy !
Season 3, however, didn’t continue it, and many viewers also felt that the transition was disconnected.
They treated the Season 2 ending more like an epilogue or bonus scene than a real cliffhanger, so Season 3 basically started fresh. That’s why it feels confusing — the show intentionally didn’t pick up that thread.
Correct me if I'm wrong !!