I'm interested, I don't get into the hype because that only ever leads to let-downs, but certainly, I'll be watching this. For those who are commenting about lack of originality, I beg to differ, I haven't seen this exact scenario before, and I don't watch Kdramas for their originality in the first place. I like something refreshing, sure, but it doesn't need to be completely new to be refreshing, it just needs to be well done, and that's what I'm hoping for.
Just want to say Lee Yoo Young is the worst! Constant look of bafflement in each and every scene. Just one big…
She's been pretty good in her other roles that I've seen. I think a lot of it is in the writing.
Kim Seo Hui is a character who is not particularly bright, and with little/no ambition. She clearly doesn't want the role others around her have given her; she's not interested. And she's very stressed and sad, and again, not particularly bright. She strikes me as a go-with-the-flow character who's used to being in the background. Typical bystander material.
Until her husband gets kidnapped, and she's forced to be proactive. Something she's clearly unused to.
I was irritated by her, but I don't think the full blame lies with the actor. Maybe a little, but a lot felt like the writing. I noticed that the only other major female character was the detective, and she was a little odd in the head too.
What episode are you on? because that's not a little spoiler, it's THE spoiler. I'm reluctant to give it away.…
No, it gets revealed eventually. Naturally, everyone is in shock. I meant that the kids all genuinely believe they father is Byun Han Soo - until they find out that their family name and history is all a lie. I like the way they resolved it, the latter end of the drama was about the father coming clean eventually. There was a legal case, but much to the public's consternation, Joong Hee decides not to pursue persecuting the father for stealing his real dad's identity. The ending was pretty good, they pay for their crimes, but live happily ever after.
" The story of a man who became a neurosurgeon though he dreamed of becoming a cook."
Medicine is hard to get into, and then neurosurgery is hard again. I'm of the opinion that that profession is hard to get into if you want to - and impossible to get into by accident. I was sceptical of this description until I watched the first episode, and the way things happened it sort of makes sense.
As for the female lead, it's too early to say, but I'm wary of her intellect, or apparent lack of it. She seems impulsive, and not the brightest tool in the shed, but hasn't proven herself a total moron, so it could go either way.
I loved the first episode. The atmosphere was good, I hope it keeps up.
The main lead is so rash, by episode 7 it really got on my nerves. I dropped it, but I think I'll give it another go, for the atmosphere is good.
I remember vividly, this was the first kdrama I went into completely blind. It was late in the evening, and the second episode was going to be aired in a few hours. There was very little information about it, but the cover was striking, so I gave it a go. I was eating dinner. For once, I'm glad kdramas have this habit of blurring out gore and sharp things; it made watching someone gouge out their own eyes that much more bearable.
What episode are you on? because that's not a little spoiler, it's THE spoiler. I'm reluctant to give it away.…
Ok! Well, back when the father was young, he was wrongly convicted of murder. Being a criminal, and a murderer at that, made life hard - he couldn't get a job, ect.
Then he went overseas with his friend, an accident happened, and his friend died, and during the chaos, their passports were switched. So they were misidentified.
The father's then girlfriend, now the mother, came, believing he was dead, but was surprised to find that it was all a mistake. Instead of correcting it, she suggested they keep up the ruse. Then the father would no longer live as a murderer. And their children wouldn't have a murderer as a father.
So, Joong Hee's father is the real Han Soo, and the father is going along with the ruse out of guilt. And that's why the mother isn't particularly upset about his supposed affair.
It's essentially the reason the father is strange. It's why he doesn't drive, and why everything is under his wife's name. Because he's using a stolen identity. Of course, no one else knows.
I like dark themes, and I don't have a problem with violence, provided there's a legitimate reason for it. But the first episode is a mess - this is the fourth time I've tried to watch this, but I just can't get into it. I just don't understand why it's considered so great.
When was the last time I watched a show all the way through without pausing? Or quitting in a rage? Or looking…
On another note, I'd love to see a story about a cop who was undercover like Shi Hyun, and rejoined the force. An exploration of the cost after the fact and recovery would be fascinating - though it's probably not even possible.
When was the last time I watched a show all the way through without pausing? Or quitting in a rage? Or looking up spoilers? I can't remember. This was amazing. It was brilliantly dramatic, and refreshingly unsentimental. Without forcing you to relate/sympathise, it portrayed every character as dynamic and complex. The story built on itself, and its preexisting logic. Without going in circles, it always moved forwards.
The ending was anticlimactic - but I felt at peace with it. Why the writers chose to go that route, I fully understand, and I am relieved in a way, these characters have suffered so much. I love them - even some of the ones I wanted to personally stab at the beginning, I loved them at the end.
I think this series would of been more sucessful if they just had the ML/FL solving random crimes in their police…
Agreed, it felt so forced by the end. I would've much preferred a SOL type show as well, but K-dramas usually feel the need to go down the overly dramatic sentimental road. It was really over-hyped while it was airing - I think it was "successful" in that lots of people watched it, but that doesn't mean it was great.
Tbh, I don't think it's complete hate. In episode, was it 2? or 3? We see him talking to the portrait of the former queen, in a way that shows that he genuinely cares, somewhat. He's just more biased towards is oldest and illegitimate son.
And he's wary of the crown prince due to his natural charisma(a lot of officials seem to like him) and his uncle's military power. He doesn't know how to treat him, and also wants him to grow up to have the skills he'd need as a ruler.
As for delaying the coronation, well, perhaps it's due to fear? I haven't completely figured that one out, but it's possible he sees the prince's talent and fears a coup'd'tat.
Also, what happened 3 years ago when the former queen passed away? The illegitimate prince had his made up accusation, which would have had no grounds if there wasn't a small element of truth. There may be an old grudge we are unaware of.
I don't think it's hate, though I think it's accurate to state that he's not particularly fond.
On another note. Young prince, denying that he was the prince, is interesting - how he put up the wall, even subconsciously.
For those who are commenting about lack of originality, I beg to differ, I haven't seen this exact scenario before, and I don't watch Kdramas for their originality in the first place. I like something refreshing, sure, but it doesn't need to be completely new to be refreshing, it just needs to be well done, and that's what I'm hoping for.
Kim Seo Hui is a character who is not particularly bright, and with little/no ambition. She clearly doesn't want the role others around her have given her; she's not interested. And she's very stressed and sad, and again, not particularly bright. She strikes me as a go-with-the-flow character who's used to being in the background. Typical bystander material.
Until her husband gets kidnapped, and she's forced to be proactive. Something she's clearly unused to.
I was irritated by her, but I don't think the full blame lies with the actor. Maybe a little, but a lot felt like the writing. I noticed that the only other major female character was the detective, and she was a little odd in the head too.
I like the way they resolved it, the latter end of the drama was about the father coming clean eventually. There was a legal case, but much to the public's consternation, Joong Hee decides not to pursue persecuting the father for stealing his real dad's identity. The ending was pretty good, they pay for their crimes, but live happily ever after.
Medicine is hard to get into, and then neurosurgery is hard again. I'm of the opinion that that profession is hard to get into if you want to - and impossible to get into by accident. I was sceptical of this description until I watched the first episode, and the way things happened it sort of makes sense.
As for the female lead, it's too early to say, but I'm wary of her intellect, or apparent lack of it. She seems impulsive, and not the brightest tool in the shed, but hasn't proven herself a total moron, so it could go either way.
I loved the first episode. The atmosphere was good, I hope it keeps up.
I remember vividly, this was the first kdrama I went into completely blind. It was late in the evening, and the second episode was going to be aired in a few hours. There was very little information about it, but the cover was striking, so I gave it a go. I was eating dinner. For once, I'm glad kdramas have this habit of blurring out gore and sharp things; it made watching someone gouge out their own eyes that much more bearable.
Then he went overseas with his friend, an accident happened, and his friend died, and during the chaos, their passports were switched. So they were misidentified.
The father's then girlfriend, now the mother, came, believing he was dead, but was surprised to find that it was all a mistake. Instead of correcting it, she suggested they keep up the ruse. Then the father would no longer live as a murderer. And their children wouldn't have a murderer as a father.
So, Joong Hee's father is the real Han Soo, and the father is going along with the ruse out of guilt. And that's why the mother isn't particularly upset about his supposed affair.
It's essentially the reason the father is strange. It's why he doesn't drive, and why everything is under his wife's name. Because he's using a stolen identity. Of course, no one else knows.
The ending was anticlimactic - but I felt at peace with it. Why the writers chose to go that route, I fully understand, and I am relieved in a way, these characters have suffered so much. I love them - even some of the ones I wanted to personally stab at the beginning, I loved them at the end.
It was really over-hyped while it was airing - I think it was "successful" in that lots of people watched it, but that doesn't mean it was great.
And he's wary of the crown prince due to his natural charisma(a lot of officials seem to like him) and his uncle's military power. He doesn't know how to treat him, and also wants him to grow up to have the skills he'd need as a ruler.
As for delaying the coronation, well, perhaps it's due to fear? I haven't completely figured that one out, but it's possible he sees the prince's talent and fears a coup'd'tat.
Also, what happened 3 years ago when the former queen passed away? The illegitimate prince had his made up accusation, which would have had no grounds if there wasn't a small element of truth. There may be an old grudge we are unaware of.
I don't think it's hate, though I think it's accurate to state that he's not particularly fond.
On another note. Young prince, denying that he was the prince, is interesting - how he put up the wall, even subconsciously.