Shahrizat Jailan

Dang... They must've edited the description here because I remember distinctively that they have written it as Neonatal before. Anyways, I'll be looking forward to this as the premise of this drama promises to be unique and quite unexplored before.

Agree with much of what you have said. My beef with her character portrayal is that I struggle to see exactly how she had managed to make guys go crazy over her. I'm not talking about looks or in the superficial sense, but rather by the way her character was written. What were her strengths, exactly? Was it the never-ending cursing? Were those crass, drunken displays actually some kind of a weird turn-on for them? If she had strengths, they weren't developed enough as plot devices to propel the motivational factor along. I struggle to even remember what they are, even! So disappointing, despite having a wonderful family and friendship theme.

Oftentimes they raised our hopes up only for it to fall flat on the face again and again. Ending up with not much of a mystery way before even the halfway mark of the series. It's just so obvious where the actual flow goes. Rooting for the SL has never been this hard before, not even in Sungkyunkwan Scandal

@Dantes well I kinda thought she was marginally better compared to other work she has done before. Maybe it was because the other talents surrounding her in SFD had seemingly boosted her performance, I mean you just HAVE to step up, don't you? In scenes that required her to be matter-of-fact and efficient she did quite well. But in scenes that required her to show intense emotions like joy or despair her expressions don't quite affect us because they kind of come off as insincere?

Why is it so difficult for people to accept the difference of opinions these days? Which part of my initial comment had led to people construing my words as harsh? I see harsher criticism on other comments, so I am honestly flabbergasted

I actually experienced classic withdrawal symptoms after watching SFD. No other drama had affected me so emotionally. You grew to love and care for the characters and fall into despair right along with them, witnessing their losses or character regressions. SFD has become the measuring stick by which I rate all other sageuk or historical dramas. It is just that good. Beautiful, beautiful fight scenes. Brilliant political maneuvering. Extremely talented actors, and the plot progression grips you right to the end, all through 50 episodes.

Finished watching this today, but already experiencing the Gu Dong-Mae withdrawal symptoms. Just wondering if he somehow borrowed Moon Jae Shik's wig (of Sungkyunkwan Scandal fame) for the last two episodes though. But I digress.

Loved the beginning, loved the ending, but I felt that it somewhat dragged on with the love story and angst a tad too long midway through . But great, great acting all around. Even down to the last extra. Kim Tae Ri was outstanding as the petite moonlight rebel as well as the dignified noble lady by day.

Loved the friendship that formed grudgingly between the three male leads. Given the circumstances they should have been bitter enemies. The last scene where they drank together as friends and comrades had been a poignant moment for me.

It had been a wholesome and meaningful watch for me; for the history lessons, the wealth of culture and heritage, the gorgeous cinematography... Let's just say that you could take away so much, from the experience.

Hypothetical or otherwise, I believe that I am allowed to voice an opinion, and interpret the article however I may. What are comment sections for, then? It's simply an opinion that you need not agree to.

Sorry but, no. There's a reason why some people are running away from American shows and content. Many of us stopped watching Hollywood shows precisely because of values that continue to depart further from those of the culture that we belong to.

Super impressed by the show and the celebrities fronting it. Mad respects go out to Son Ho Jun and Yoo Yeon Seok for helming a tight, well-oiled crew. Yeon Seok as a person was such a revelation, I almost couldn't believe how the sullen and troubled Gu Dong-mae came out of this lovely, shy man. What a talent. Ho-jun can be our local coffee-club barista any time. His calm presence was like an anchor that kept the show together. And I absolutely loved getting to know the other celebrities and having a glimpse into their true selves outside of the scripted world we usually see they frequent. It was fun getting to know Yang Se-jong and discovering his hugely affable and charming self. He reminds me of that huge teddy bear we often had as children, a soothing, constant presence. And Jiwoo is such a sweet hostess, kind and thoughtful of the needs of the patrons. And then there's Jae Yoon, the humble yet highly spirited part-timer whose presence seemed like a vitamin to the people around him. Loved also discovering the integrity and dedication portrayed by Nam Joo-hyuk. I declare him the super-sub of part-timers as he's proven his value in that last stretch before the final whistle. Celebrity Chef Baek reminding himself and the others that he was only there part-timing was cute and funny. I'm really, really going to miss the show and wish wholeheartedly that it would come back for a second season.

There's nothing significant about her character or story arc that warrants the "main role" title, I agree. And it looks like there won't be further elaboration as the show now seems to take a turn into focusing on resolving Yoon Seo's conflicts with the return of that evil chaebol into her life.

At which point did you drop it? It certainly was a bit overwhelming for the first few episodes but once you've settled down and got all characters in place, it becomes a helluva ride. 50 episodes went by too soon and before you know it, it's over. I had to overcome major withdrawal symptoms after watching it that took several weeks to pass. I've never watched a drama that had affected me so emotionally.

Warrior Baek Dong Soo had beautiful fight scenes too. Ji Changwook had a beautiful sword-fighting stance after he became a great swordsman towards the end. And Yoo Seung Ho had his fight scenes beautifully choreographed as well.

And let's take a moment to revisit all those awesome sword-fighting scenes throughout Six Flying Dragons. Even the women are badass swordfighters. So many memorable fights; Gil Tae Mi vs Yi Bangji/Ddang Sae, Muhyul running amok at the Dowha Manor, Chak Sagwan vs Yi Bangji & Muhyul. ..

And don't forget that final fight between Gil Tae Mi and Yi Bangji! Or Cheok Sagwang the dancing legend. Some of the best fight scenes to ever grace KDramaland came from Six Flying Dragons, surely

Well, I watched this for want of something light and fluffy, and it's exactly what I got. It had been a pleasant watch for me, as I needed to wind down after a stressful week at work. I love the premise the drama set out with, calling viewers to reflect on something we wouldn't otherwise; how extensive the effect of trauma could be, not to only the victim but to other people connected to it, be it directly or indirectly. I never paid much thought as to what a long-term comatose patient would experience upon waking up, before this. It made me realize just how there are so many readjustments to be endured in all aspects; physically, emotionally and mentally. I am grateful that the show has given an insight to that.

And throughout it all, I love how Woo Seo Ri handled herself in facing such profound difficulties in dealing with the lemons life has thrown at her. I absolutely loved her character and growth throughout the drama. Shin Hye Sun had really done the character a lot of justice, as I imagine it would be quite difficult to portray and define being a 17-year-old in a 30-year-old body.

And I'm running out of superlatives to describe Yong Se Jong's performance in this. I was introduced to his "work" in Coffee Friends and found his true self to be affable and very down-to-earth. Watching him take on a troubled, melancholic character in this drama series had made me truly appreciative of his talents and skills as an actor. I can see a good future set out before him in the industry

Kudos as well to the supporting actors/actresses who had also been central to the character development of the main leads, while having interesting story arcs themselves. Awesome, awesome chemistry and you can't help but to root for them to come out all happy in the end as well. Yoo Chan was such a lovable character and a potential cause for the SLS. I'm loving the overall family and friendship theme this drama brought forth. I appreciate too, how the relationship conflicts get immediately resolved and not dragged on for the sake of creating angst (which I often found so unnecessary in a lot of romance-themed dramas)

The only thing that had kept me from giving this show a perfect score was that classical music as a plot device had not been extensively explored, especially in the healing process of Seo Ri. One would think that waking up to the sounds of her favorite musical instrument from a long coma would somehow be "instrumental" in getting her back on her feet as well. However, it's a minor complaint and I am quite satisfied that her stint at the stage production company brought out plenty of references to her knowledge in classical music to power the plot along.

Overall, the show has allowed me to take away a lot of things from it and had made a happy watching experience for me. If you still aren't sure about taking this up, give the first 3 episodes a try. I'm glad I did.

My pleasure. It was a good read indeed. I've always been into historical fiction and adaptations; be it on screen or novels. Thanks for posting the article!

I wish my country could produce dramas and movies depicting our historical heritage the way South Korea does it, so detailed, entertaining and rich. I'm learning a lot about Korean culture and history just by watching their dramas and cross-referencing with the corresponding articles on the internet. Alas, a lot of our historical manuscripts had been lost over 3 colonial invasions and what we are left with are folklores and a re-written history from the standpoint of one major colonizer.

Yoo Yeon Seok has been an absolute revelation here. I feel absolutely stupefied to see how far removed Goo Dong-Mae's character is to the person I've been watching on Coffee Friends, gamely flipping french toasts and bacon and asking patrons if the gambas were good...

Se Jong has somehow grown on me, watching this show. What a contrast of character from his portrayal of the melancholic Woo Jin in Seventeen but Thirty. He's so positive and friendly on Coffee Friends

Well certainly a star-studded casting. I'll be looking out for Yang Se-jong in period costume and look forward to both male leads speak sageuk!