I am so happy to know that the rating for episode 13 has increased to 8.0% from 7.3% in ep.12 (from Nielsen Korea). I hope the ratings for the last 3 episodes will break the 10% marks (i.e. if the ending is not disappointing)
I had not even considered watching this drama because of the rating, but after seeing the comments here I'll give…
Yes ratings can be unreliable sometimes. There have been too many times I find dramas with low ratings are actually really good ones. Sometimes the low ratings are due to not many people watching the drama yet.
With all her smart tactics and amazing controls over the politics in most of the episodes, it felt so unfamiliar seeing how helpless Consort Park has became in this episode (ep 13). It's also ironic to see the Left Counselor was getting in full swing what he has been trying to avoid the most: tyranny from a ruler... whatsmore it's from someone he has been planting as his check board.
I first watched STH back in 2003 and it remained as one of the best dramas that I have watched. I rewatch this drama because I have just finished watching Crash Landing On You because Hyun Bin reminded me a lot about Kwon Sang Woo due to some similar facial features. On top of that, CLOY also mentioned about STH several times where one of the characters was really a huge fan of STH. Even Choi Ji Woo made a special appearance in CLOY. From my first time watching STH until this time rewatching it, I really hated Han Yuri who was the stepsister of Han Jung Suh because of her big glaring eyes. Whenever I see Kim Tae Hee (the actress playing that role ), the only thing that stuck with me is those hateful looks which she shot at Han Jung Suh in STH hahaha. I really voted for the strong love between Han Jung Suh and Cha Song Ju especially CSJ who never swayed in his love for HJS even in the events of separation. Another thing I love so much is the song Eva Maria which kept on playing throughout the series.
First time watching Ryan Ding & Esther Yu acting and I'm becoming their big fans. Esther is so cute and adorable while Ryan is so handsome. This drama has been very entertaining for me.