A Luxurious Beginning with a Heartbreaking Aftertaste
I finally watched Hotel Del Luna in 2026, after rejecting it for years and honestly, I regret waiting that long. From the very beginning, this drama felt deluxe, elite, and visually rich. The first 15 minutes of Episode 1 alone were enough to addict me completely.
What pulled me in instantly was the vibe. It gave me the exact same emotional and atmospheric feeling as Goblin mysterious, poetic, lonely, and heavy with fate. That similarity made me trust the drama right away.
The OSTs are easily one of the best parts of this drama. Every song fits the scenes perfectly and amplifies the emotions instead of overpowering them. Even now, the music lingers long after finishing the episodes.
The cast did an excellent job, but the heart of the drama is undeniably Lee Ji eun (IU). Her portrayal of Jang Man-wol was powerful, elegant, broken, and unforgettable. She carried pain, arrogance, love, and loneliness so naturally that it never felt like acting it felt real.
However… the ending 💔
No matter how I try to accept it, I don’t like the ending at any cost. For me, it made the drama worse, not better. After such a strong, luxurious, emotionally intense journey, the conclusion felt unsatisfying and painful in the wrong way. It didn’t honor the attachment the drama itself created.
That said, the beginning and middle of Hotel Del Luna are elite level storytelling. The atmosphere, symbolism, characters, and emotions were beautifully crafted. The drama shines brightest in its early episodes, where everything feels magical, tragic, and deeply immersive.
Final :-
Hotel Del Luna is a drama that starts like a masterpiece, makes you fall deeply, gives you unforgettable music and performances but leaves you with a heavy heart because of its ending.
What pulled me in instantly was the vibe. It gave me the exact same emotional and atmospheric feeling as Goblin mysterious, poetic, lonely, and heavy with fate. That similarity made me trust the drama right away.
The OSTs are easily one of the best parts of this drama. Every song fits the scenes perfectly and amplifies the emotions instead of overpowering them. Even now, the music lingers long after finishing the episodes.
The cast did an excellent job, but the heart of the drama is undeniably Lee Ji eun (IU). Her portrayal of Jang Man-wol was powerful, elegant, broken, and unforgettable. She carried pain, arrogance, love, and loneliness so naturally that it never felt like acting it felt real.
However… the ending 💔
No matter how I try to accept it, I don’t like the ending at any cost. For me, it made the drama worse, not better. After such a strong, luxurious, emotionally intense journey, the conclusion felt unsatisfying and painful in the wrong way. It didn’t honor the attachment the drama itself created.
That said, the beginning and middle of Hotel Del Luna are elite level storytelling. The atmosphere, symbolism, characters, and emotions were beautifully crafted. The drama shines brightest in its early episodes, where everything feels magical, tragic, and deeply immersive.
Final :-
Hotel Del Luna is a drama that starts like a masterpiece, makes you fall deeply, gives you unforgettable music and performances but leaves you with a heavy heart because of its ending.
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