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I didn't know much about Kdramas in 2023 and this was the second one i watched, and it was fantastic, I tried looking Junho up to watch the rest of his shows and there wasn't much because he's an IDOL, i was so suprised, he truly bore his soul out for this show. As you said his performance in King the land seems like a different person mostly because it doesn't warrant such a performance but i will never forget his performance here even if he never acts again.

This show was a master piece and had the body to be more than 17 episodes, there was so much that wasn't explored. How the show generates conversation between people on what they thought about the characters and situations.

I also think knowing a bit about the history helps. I didn't know about Prince Sado before I watched it, and that would've helped a lot. I was so confused about the kings actions towards San, we could tell he loved him but was still very harsh on him, knowing the history helps you digest the show better. That's why I said this show could've gone on for longer, because it's genuinely interesting. I might read the book by Prince Sado's mother, "Memoirs of Lady Hyegyŏng"

The letter ( I believe it's a letter) written by San to Deok Im after she........ could've been a monologue at the very end of the show, i think that could've been a nice touch.

curious why aren't you a fan of the leads? tbh i'm indifferent, i've watched the female lead in one show and impressed in this one on how she's able to deliver as 2 different people. I'm watching the Male lead for the first time.

I've been meaning to watch "Tale of Lady Ok as well.
I'm currently watching 'Feud," a show I didn't think I would like, mainly because I rarely lean to Xan Xia, but it exceeded my expectations. I stopped after the first 6 episodes were released, but went back, and I love how the story is unfolding. First, it's not the typical misscommunication trope, and you, as a viewer, also face a dilemma as you understand why both have different views, which makes sense. Layers of the story get peeled back more and more as you go on. Really Good imo, and little plot twists that i didn't guess, maybe because I didn't think i would like the show?

okay will watch it again next week!

And watchers are getting more and more brazen about looks, talking about how they won't watch shows if the leads aren't fine even though they give mediocre performances. Does anyone know why they put constraints on the episodes.

Whilst on this topic, I actually think back to the story of Minglan and how I think the male lead is one of the best I've seen, but I don't think people will watch because of his "non-idol look", tbh I was skeptical at first, I won't lie, especially at the beginning

I hope this changes soon!

plus they’re actually friends in real life, with the other costars as well, they go for vacations and to their home town

I'm all caught up, and the MDL rating for this doesn't make sense. i don't usually watch Xan Xia but this is a really nice show, 8.3 at least

Will do!

Maybe you're not in the mood for this rn but you should come back!

It also depends on what you like, this is a warm comfort show with lot's of lessons and heartwarming scenes, the characters are fleshed out well and much deeper plot than it seems at first. Somone told me in the comments that Su Zai Zai might seem too bubbly and obssessive at first but i should continue, which i did and I LOVE this show 10/10 no notes

I judged this show when it first came out but someone in the comments made me watch it, this is such a perfect gem, you can tell when writers sit down and think of a good plot and this is one of them. I love everyone so much! and the music is soo good!

Yes! He also advocates for combining both western and TCM later on, there's nothing wring with learning about something new!

I think you should continue!

Also if you like politics, scheming and complex characters watch the kdrama "BLOODY HEART" it's underrated but so good imo! don't even watch the trailer just start and you will see some of the plot twists in the first 4 episodes, i have not watched a kdrama like that before. I loved everyone even the villian!

So i want to know if i fully understand everything BJS met LQY at the beginning and sort of knew she was his wife, they got married and he was still suspecting she had her past memories and knew everything and turns out she actually did. LQY Stabbed BJS and took his power away from him for some unknown reason that we don't know yet. they are back in the mortal realm now, and we see flashbacks of before. Am i missing anything. i haven't watched a lot of the side characters parts because i didn't think i would like the show at first

I need an explanation (Bruh i didn't think i would watch this show becuase i don't usually watch Xan Xia but i am all caught up now )
will tag under spoilers

I really hope i like this show 😭

I watched this a year ago and stopped at ep 17 and haven't gone back ( i want to just didn't get the time, i saw that this had a 33k Heat index, which is really high, but the rating here is just 8.4? i don't laways trust the ratings, but at least an 8.6. did the plot start to diminish?

not sure where you are in the drama rn but it gets more serious as it goes on, i watched it whilst it was airing and almost stopped when i saw the school arc.

A familiar stranger?

The villians in POB where just there too