amdream_weaver

The scene when ML is carrying the sick FL back into his mansion reminds me of the scene from A Kingdom of Dreams where ML also carries the heroine in his keep and declares to his clansmen that this is wife and they all hate her because their lord had to marry her, the daughter of their arch enemy. I think she was unwell too at that time.

But honestly the whole two kingdoms feuding because of a betrayal, decline of female's clan's power while revenge-fueled male led clan is hungry to annihilate them, female sacrificed to keep the peace/ marriage of convenience, she is supremely kind and intelligent, male starts liking her but hating that he likes her so he is harsher towards her, she plays small tricks to win concessions from him, misunderstandings because of his pre-conceived notions........... all of it is so Judith McNaught!! I could name a number of her books that run in the same vein: Whitney, My Love, A Kingdom of Dreams, Once and Always are a few that come to mind.
Specially because the hero would find out (by accident or someone would tell him) about the reason the heroine acted that way - after he had been really harsh and he would realize her goodness, and soften a little more.
I think its the wounded hero with trauma that he doesn't realize he has, the FL is intelligent and benevolent, the deeply passionate scenes from the books that give me that feel.

On episode 6 and it is giving me such major Judith McNaught's early romance novel vibes!! No wonder those things were so addicting!!

Episode 11 started off slowwww, and then built and built to the crescendo where there was this release of tension and just the overall shock and pain left behind. Did we know it was coming? Yes, the character was moving in that direction for the last few episodes. And it was done beautifully. Did I wish that Yeo Ri had gotten out of the rope bindings faster? Yes (coz it seemed all she needed to do was twist around a little bit). I always roll my eyes when I see that little gaffe in any show.
But the emotional impact on our ML, who has been on a very human journey was like a shock wave that went through me as a viewer as well. Pain and loss are a very mortal experience, one that had eluded both the Imoogis so far, and to see them both experience it in different ways was so heart wrenching, yet the leap in ML's growth was astounding in this one episode alone. I cannot wait for tomorrow.

This is that show that I keep putting on hold........ for months...... come back only to watch the next couple of episodes (only and only because of Bai Jing Ting) and put it on hold again..... and again...... and again. I don't think I have ever put a show on hold or considered dropping it entirely this many times before.

I literally came here to say just that. I know I am only on episode 8 and there is tons of room for growth in her character but honestly its starting to bother me. Other than leaving home to find him, she is the poster child for clingy, weak damsel in constant distress. I cannot stand the fainting type of heroine.

Oh wowza!!! Boy I am waiting with baited breath!! Bring back our super team!

I was so excited about this series when I saw the cast. I am not feeling it yet. Granted I have only seen the first episode so hopefully it picks up in the coming episodes. I will say though that the setting of the small town is beautiful and I see the possibility of using ingredients/ food as a character in the story in its own right........but that's my nerd speaking.

I cannot get used to the arrogant character played by KNH after his amazing gentle role in When the Camellia Blooms.
I am going to wait until more episodes have aired so I can give it a try and make up my mind.

Riiiight!I love those genres too!! I want Yeo Ri and Gang Cheol to travel around the country banishing spirits after this season!! Like those two could be a band of travellers with Gang Chrol's mom nagging him to take his meds and become a dad already. I can see her feeding him "child making drugs" :P

OMG I though the same thing!! I need a BL/ Bromance fanfic going for these two characters!

Here are a few more: Starting from 8 and going lower

Doctors
Hotel Del Luna
King2Hearts
Kiss Sixth Sense
Military Prosecutor Doberman
Undercover High School
Qing Qing Zi Jin
Royal Rumours
Cinderella and the Four Knights
Faith
The King's Affection
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
Flourished Peony
You Are My Hero
Radio Romance
The Forbidden Marriage
The Undateables
King the Land
Personal Taste

I have so many more I could recommend since I only watch dramas with some hint of romance at the very least.

Oooooof the pace of this show is keeping me on my toes. I returned to the supernatural genre of Kdramas after a drought of almost 1 year and this show has been a good comeback show. Elements of culture woven through with mythology and horror. Fun stuff. I am liking the chemistry between our leads, they keep things from getting too serious, even though the situation is as serious as it gets. The whole cast has done a great job so far and though the story seems to have moved to a parallel track from where it started, its still a fun train ride.
I am waiting for the second half, but I am hoping we can get back to our plot line because it is starting to drag a little, I thought this wasn't going to be a lot of palace politics but its beginning to revolve around it more than the supernatural, horror genre.

I have to rave about Kim Jo Hoon as the king. I have only seen him as the suave Do Won Joon in Love To Hate You (one of my top faves) and I could never have imagined such a nuanced and powerful performance from him. Serves me right. He has given me sooooo much acting chops scene upon scene. His tortured father seeing his child in pain in the first few episodes was amazing. Added to that, his performance as the all powerful king who is forced to stand by and watch helplessly as his child suffers unimaginable horrors was so riveting, I could feel the anger and frustration, the sheer helplessness of this mighty king as he struggled to find a cure.Will rave some more at the end of the show when I write a review but so far, kudos!

Overall, this show has done a great job of engaging my attention and keeping it so far!

Something in the rain has definitely become the benchmark for me!

IMO there were so many ways they could have resolved this. But nooooooooo they had to serve us the heartbreak.

Absolutely agree! I replayed those scenes so many times, just for the comedy factor and the chemistry.....and him getting all hot and bothered because of the king who he thought was a man...... until he sees her dressed as a female and hanging the clothes to dry he finally gets it and says "Fortunately she's a woman!" I read that as "Thank God she's a women so now my wet dreams make sense!!" LOL

Absolutely! Every time there is a problem placed before her, I think OMG she is going to have to cave in and let the injustice happen because she will have to look at the bigger picture.........but she bounces back with a clever and well thought out plan. And I love that the series showed the ML is a very human way, he made a mistake because yes he is human and scared (who wouldn't be) of the cruel man who raised him and abandoned her at a crucial time, then realizes she isn't one of those clingy women who need men to fix their problems, she can fix her own problems, she just wants his quiet support emotionally. And YAAAAAAS the greenest flag............ he apologized!!! And asked for a second chance. I can't even. Even men in real life have a problem doing that....never mind men in dramaland!

Yep!! I can't even count the number of dramas that I've watched on Kisskh and thought it would be so good if DC still worked, just because I want to have great discussions about this drama or this scene...... or discuss the scorching ...ahem....scene that just happened and now I can't wipe it off my eyeballs.........

This is a rare gem for me. I came into it thinking the story line sounds pretty much par for the course, revenge, hidden identity, eunuch vs. royalty blah blah.......... but my cynical self is really surprised at how much I am enjoying this drama. For a short drama, they have done an amazing job. The plot is a lot more intricate than expected from a short drama, with actual problems and cunning solutions that require creative thinking and not just moral high ground. The characters are detailed, there is massive development on both the leads' parts and the chemistry is oh so good! That bite.......

I have currently stopped myself at episode 17 (yes its torture) because I want to binge the rest in one go and until all the remaining episodes are released and subbed, I am firmly staying at 17.

OMG yes! I really miss the comment section of DC. It was the best part of the whole site. The community was real. And I got some of the best recommendations through it. Trying to get used to Kisskh but it is just not the same.

Fancy running into you here Heather.........all of us seeking refuge after dramacool evaporated!! :D