bluefilm

I’ve watched a fair share of kdramas, and this still stands as a personal s-tier production. Weaving korean mythology, fate, and reincarnation, backed by a strong ensemble cast and one of the best kdrama soundtracks, composed by Joe Hisaishi (studio ghibli). The only drawback is the ending, which feels slightly abrupt after being adjusted due to Bae Yong-joon’s leg injury during filming. The original staff later shared the full script, where the characters are reincarnated in the present and reunite, giving a far more satisfying, full-circle closure. Overall, a stellar production simply ahead of its time.