I have a two theory for the ending, it's either the young king will step down and let his uncle rule the country…
The story is about the Grand Prince and Hwiju. The Korean title is "Wife of the 21st Century Prince". So, whoever sits on that throne doesn't really matter. The kid can stay, and the Prince remains as regent, while Hwiju as the Prince's Wife and the king's in-law.
Everything else in the story are just plot devices to help the Prince and Hwiju fall in love for real and eventually get married for real.
Is it only me who think same kinda scenes are repeating in kdramas nowadays. Why people can't be more creative…
Because that's what the audience wants. ^_^
Look at Rimance pocket books, it's all the same. Rich "somewhat bad" guy who is well-toned, and so on.
Look at Webtoons, dungeon superhero character that started as trash.
Look at Mangas, some unwilling victim is kidnapped to another world.
Look at Tdramar, it's BL and GL aed Palace romance.
Look at scifi in TV and novels, it's a grand scheme of space exploration and invasion.
And so on.
It os not about a lack of creativity or innovation, it's about what your target market wants because you need to sell your work if you want your career to be your source of income.
So far it's very predictable. Too many typical twists and plots and scenes.
The dangerous thing about this approach is they're luring in the audience based on curiosity. Since it's predictable and the usual tropes, the audience is now expecting a very big twist. If they fail to deliver, well, expect low ratings because of a massive disappointment.
Koreans go to wedding during theirs lunch breaks: 30-minute ceremonies, you give money- you get an hotel lunch…
Giving money to almost every aspect of social life is an Asian thing. Even here in the Philippines, that's culturally traditional.
Let's say your son or daughter brought introduced them, after that dinner or whatever, the parents will give money to the bf/gf. Or, food if they met at home.
Same with funerals and weddings and birthdays, and so on.
It's normal in Korea because they're in the Northern hemisphere.Totally dark evenings:- Spring: 20:30 to 21:00-…
Thus, marriage ceremonies can be as short as 20 minutes. It's just an event. It's not for formality. Formality is when you submit your marriage application to the family register.
Some already went through the marriage ceremony but later decided they won't submit their marriage application because they changed their minds. They are not divorced because the law has no record of them ever getting married. The ceremony event is meaningless.
It's normal in Korea because they're in the Northern hemisphere.Totally dark evenings:- Spring: 20:30 to 21:00-…
Secondly, weddings in the Korean culture are only ceremonial. For the benefit of family and friends.
Oftentimes, they are already married before the ceremony.
Korean law recognizes your marriage the moment you submit your marriage application to the family register. It's between the couple. No need for an officially licensed person to conduct anything.
I’ve only watched this for Park Jinyoung. He’s a wonderful actor and his smile lights up the screen. Melodramas…
I think it is unfair to judge them by "Why are these good actors choosing these roles" when you admitted yourself that "Melodramas are really not my thing".
Obviously they chose these roles because it is what they want, they like the story, they want to improve, they're diversifying their skills. And they'll continue to choose any role that they think is best for them.
I know I said they'll have a happy ending but that's me hoping they'll go thu cliché route. Truthfully, I already prepared myself for this ending because as I've said in that same thread, it's very relatable, we (my first love and I was her first too) went through a similar, if not exactly the same, story. I'm not going to retell our story, just look for that thread in this show around E02 or E03 airing. But it was why I enjoyed this show, and why I also expected this show will receive low ratings.
This is a story of how beautiful it is to be loved and be in love, and everything that comes with it. This is a story about growing up and trying to find the answers to our questions. Why did it fail, what did we do wrong. Should we give up, or should we keep fighting. But sometimes, we really must let each other go, and the best way to do it is to have end it properly in a matured way.
I haven't read the comments yet but I'm sure there are people claiming "it is unrealistic". Good for you if you think that it is, it means you never experienced it. However, I hoped that you'll never go through it.
Some probably said "warm breakups are impossible". Maybe for you but for some of us it is very possible. In fact, we can 100% say that it released from all burdens, regrets, and pain. And in a small world where there's a high chance that our paths may cross again, our "warm breakup" helped in keeping ourselves professional.
I have an ex who chose a cold and bitter break-up, so when our paths crossed again, she made a mess of herself. A warm, matured, break-up is real and is beneficial for both parties. And this is what this story wanted to tell. (Aside: We are NOT talking about a warm break-up with your abusive partner or rapist, just in case it is not obvious to you.)
Look at the ML. Because they did not break-up warmly, the ML wasted what would have been a better relationship with the 2FL. He can not commit himself because there are still lingering and unfinished business in his heart and mind. In addition to that, he was also afraid that things might end up the same way with the 2FL, so even though he started developing feelings for her, he stopped. In a way that was good because the 2FL will become a rebound girlfriend. Most rebound relationships fail.
The same can be said for the 1FL. Her second relationship failed because the 2ML was a rebound boyfriend. In addition, she also saw him which resparked her deep desire to be with the 1ML again. If they broke up properly the first time, seeing her ex wouldn't play a role in her eventual break-up with the 2ML, they probably will last for a few months more.
These are lessons you will only learn if you went through it. It IS very painful. It IS confusing. A warm break-up is NOT perfect, so think about how bad a cold break-up is.
Look at the 1ML qnd 1FL. After 1 year, they're still keeping in touch. They are still hoping. Nothing wrong with it but at least they no longer have bitterness. If one of them finds a new partner, they won't feel pain, instead they'll be genuinely happy for each other.
The lessons here are: 1. Aim for a warm break-up. Sit down, talk, thank each other, and end your relationship peacefully. You both agreed to be in a relationship so you should both agree to end it.
2. Avoid entering into a new relationship because it almost always end up as rebound. The only way you can be sure you are over with your ex is if you see them, you don't have any feelings. Feelings include anger, hatred, and bitterness. If you still cannot stomach seeing their shadow or breathing the same air as your ex, then you have not moved on at all. You will bring all of it into your new relationship.
3. End things fast. Mature people know when a relationship is unsalvageable. Only the inexperienced tries to keep patching a relationship that will never be fixed. If you fall in love with each other again later, then it is because that's a new relationship, not because of lingering unfinished business.
Again, we are NOT talking about breaking up with abusive partners or talking to the rapist suspect … obviously.
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Everything else in the story are just plot devices to help the Prince and Hwiju fall in love for real and eventually get married for real.
Look at Rimance pocket books, it's all the same. Rich "somewhat bad" guy who is well-toned, and so on.
Look at Webtoons, dungeon superhero character that started as trash.
Look at Mangas, some unwilling victim is kidnapped to another world.
Look at Tdramar, it's BL and GL aed Palace romance.
Look at scifi in TV and novels, it's a grand scheme of space exploration and invasion.
And so on.
It os not about a lack of creativity or innovation, it's about what your target market wants because you need to sell your work if you want your career to be your source of income.
Yes, it always come down to 💰
The character's name is 휘주 (Hwiju) not 희주 (Huiju/Heeju). Different pronunciations. Different names. And often also different meanings.
휘주 (Hwiju) means regal jewel.
#Kdrama #PerfectCrown
It's the Chinese Dungeons & Dragons, epic high fantasy love story that transcends space-time.
Totally worth it.
The dangerous thing about this approach is they're luring in the audience based on curiosity. Since it's predictable and the usual tropes, the audience is now expecting a very big twist. If they fail to deliver, well, expect low ratings because of a massive disappointment.
This Jdrama adaptation?
The Kdrama?
Or the new anime adaptation?
I'm assuming the anime is closer to the manga source? How about the Jdrama adaptation?
Let's say your son or daughter brought introduced them, after that dinner or whatever, the parents will give money to the bf/gf. Or, food if they met at home.
Same with funerals and weddings and birthdays, and so on.
Some already went through the marriage ceremony but later decided they won't submit their marriage application because they changed their minds. They are not divorced because the law has no record of them ever getting married. The ceremony event is meaningless.
Oftentimes, they are already married before the ceremony.
Korean law recognizes your marriage the moment you submit your marriage application to the family register. It's between the couple. No need for an officially licensed person to conduct anything.
Totally dark evenings:
- Spring: 20:30 to 21:00
- Summer: 21:00 to 21:30
- Autumn: 19:30 to 20:00
- Winter: 19:00 to 19:30
Obviously they chose these roles because it is what they want, they like the story, they want to improve, they're diversifying their skills. And they'll continue to choose any role that they think is best for them.
This is a story of how beautiful it is to be loved and be in love, and everything that comes with it. This is a story about growing up and trying to find the answers to our questions. Why did it fail, what did we do wrong. Should we give up, or should we keep fighting. But sometimes, we really must let each other go, and the best way to do it is to have end it properly in a matured way.
I haven't read the comments yet but I'm sure there are people claiming "it is unrealistic". Good for you if you think that it is, it means you never experienced it. However, I hoped that you'll never go through it.
Some probably said "warm breakups are impossible". Maybe for you but for some of us it is very possible. In fact, we can 100% say that it released from all burdens, regrets, and pain. And in a small world where there's a high chance that our paths may cross again, our "warm breakup" helped in keeping ourselves professional.
I have an ex who chose a cold and bitter break-up, so when our paths crossed again, she made a mess of herself. A warm, matured, break-up is real and is beneficial for both parties. And this is what this story wanted to tell. (Aside: We are NOT talking about a warm break-up with your abusive partner or rapist, just in case it is not obvious to you.)
Look at the ML. Because they did not break-up warmly, the ML wasted what would have been a better relationship with the 2FL. He can not commit himself because there are still lingering and unfinished business in his heart and mind. In addition to that, he was also afraid that things might end up the same way with the 2FL, so even though he started developing feelings for her, he stopped. In a way that was good because the 2FL will become a rebound girlfriend. Most rebound relationships fail.
The same can be said for the 1FL. Her second relationship failed because the 2ML was a rebound boyfriend. In addition, she also saw him which resparked her deep desire to be with the 1ML again. If they broke up properly the first time, seeing her ex wouldn't play a role in her eventual break-up with the 2ML, they probably will last for a few months more.
These are lessons you will only learn if you went through it. It IS very painful. It IS confusing. A warm break-up is NOT perfect, so think about how bad a cold break-up is.
Look at the 1ML qnd 1FL. After 1 year, they're still keeping in touch. They are still hoping. Nothing wrong with it but at least they no longer have bitterness. If one of them finds a new partner, they won't feel pain, instead they'll be genuinely happy for each other.
The lessons here are:
1. Aim for a warm break-up. Sit down, talk, thank each other, and end your relationship peacefully. You both agreed to be in a relationship so you should both agree to end it.
2. Avoid entering into a new relationship because it almost always end up as rebound. The only way you can be sure you are over with your ex is if you see them, you don't have any feelings. Feelings include anger, hatred, and bitterness. If you still cannot stomach seeing their shadow or breathing the same air as your ex, then you have not moved on at all. You will bring all of it into your new relationship.
3. End things fast. Mature people know when a relationship is unsalvageable. Only the inexperienced tries to keep patching a relationship that will never be fixed. If you fall in love with each other again later, then it is because that's a new relationship, not because of lingering unfinished business.
Again, we are NOT talking about breaking up with abusive partners or talking to the rapist suspect … obviously.
Here's why.
(No spoilers)
Congratulations to everyone, most especially to the first BYD champion.
Now, the question is, how can we taste your creations here in the Philippines? Be sure to open a shop here! It's the world's best bread after all!