I used to rely on ratings as one of the criteria for choosing a drama, but this drama helped me realize that my taste can be very different from the majority. Some series with a 9+ rating didn’t make sense to me, while this one, on the contrary, did. I thought something was wrong with me when everyone praised a drama, but I didn’t like it at all. I was afraid to openly say if I didn’t enjoy something or, as in this case, to support a series that didn’t have a high rating. It felt like the problem was with me because I couldn’t see what most people saw. But now I understand that it’s completely normal—everyone has their own unique taste and perception. There’s no need to be afraid of expressing your opinion, and it’s not right to judge others just because their perspective doesn’t match yours. The most important thing is to enjoy what you watch and share your impressions sincerely.
Well, I’ve finished this part, and I can say that so far (and hopefully moving forward as well), this is one of the best dramas I’ve watched. The plot is well thought out-full of intrigue, secrets, ruthless power struggles, social issues, and politics.
My favorite characters are Tagon and Eunseom. Tagon is, for the first time, an antagonist I actually like. He’s not just a "bad guy" but a complex, multi-dimensional character. Yes, he’s ruthless, a master manipulator, and willing to do anything for power, but that doesn’t make him one-dimensional. He has fears, weaknesses, and his own way of seeing the world, and his actions always have a clear logic behind them. On the other hand, Eunseom is his complete opposite. If Tagon wants to control this world, Eunseom wants to change it. He doesn’t have the same strength, influence, or resources, but his greatest asset is that he isn’t afraid to challenge the system, even when everything is against him. And what makes him even more interesting is that he’s not a perfect hero. He doubts himself, makes mistakes, but never gives up. Their rivalry is one of the biggest reasons this drama is so compelling. It’s not just a battle between good and evil; things are much more complicated. Each of them has their own truth.
Each episode is something incredible that takes my breath away and immerses me in the atmosphere of the drama. I just can't take my eyes off it. The further the story goes, the more I like it. The characters reveal new sides of themselves, and their emotions and experiences feel so real that it's impossible not to empathize. Every scene evokes either admiration, excitement, or laughter. I am completely immersed in this story, and with each new episode, my curiosity only grows.
This drama has characters that irritate me as well as those I find likable. However, I can't say that I completely hate or adore anyone because each character has their strengths and weaknesses. I like that the screenwriter didn’t try to create perfect or entirely negative characters. Instead, he portrayed people as they truly are.
🤝🤝 I spent the whole week trying to find a drama that would interest me but kept dropping everything. Only…
Yes. Not a single minute of boredom – this was exactly what I needed. At first, I wanted to watch this drama because of my favorite actor, Lee Joon Gi, who stars in the second season, and I didn’t expect the story to interest me this much.
No. Don't look at the ratings and comments. It's not as bad as people say. In fact, it's different from typical dramas, and that's what makes it special.
Watch it for yourself. This is the kind of drama you need to see on your own to decide if it’s right for you. Opinions are highly divided—some love it, while others don’t. So relying solely on others' reviews isn’t the best idea.
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I thought something was wrong with me when everyone praised a drama, but I didn’t like it at all. I was afraid to openly say if I didn’t enjoy something or, as in this case, to support a series that didn’t have a high rating. It felt like the problem was with me because I couldn’t see what most people saw.
But now I understand that it’s completely normal—everyone has their own unique taste and perception. There’s no need to be afraid of expressing your opinion, and it’s not right to judge others just because their perspective doesn’t match yours. The most important thing is to enjoy what you watch and share your impressions sincerely.
My favorite characters are Tagon and Eunseom. Tagon is, for the first time, an antagonist I actually like. He’s not just a "bad guy" but a complex, multi-dimensional character. Yes, he’s ruthless, a master manipulator, and willing to do anything for power, but that doesn’t make him one-dimensional. He has fears, weaknesses, and his own way of seeing the world, and his actions always have a clear logic behind them.
On the other hand, Eunseom is his complete opposite. If Tagon wants to control this world, Eunseom wants to change it. He doesn’t have the same strength, influence, or resources, but his greatest asset is that he isn’t afraid to challenge the system, even when everything is against him. And what makes him even more interesting is that he’s not a perfect hero. He doubts himself, makes mistakes, but never gives up.
Their rivalry is one of the biggest reasons this drama is so compelling. It’s not just a battle between good and evil; things are much more complicated. Each of them has their own truth.
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