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It's going well. Evil stepmother gives me the heebiejeebies each time I see her. But I suppose, well done to the actor playing her. Heartbreaking scene with the Midam CEO there. So much grief and loss. She cried like a child. But LSY's acting skills are never in question. ML doing well too -- micro expressions are good, and the gravitas in his voice and presence, belies his youth. I just wish he spoke a little faster or in a more timely manner. The writer keeps forcing him to miss a conversational beat--not sure why that is? 🧐 The relationship between LSY and JHY delights me: such humour, such sisterhood, and camaraderie.
For 2 Joseon women, caught out of time and place, they excel at making everything work.
Great fun so far!
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That scene in the garden with the clothesline was beautiful. As usual k-dramas enough poeticism to fill my bucket. Reminiscent of the rain kiss scene from Our Beloved Summer. Another drama where the cinematography was the lead actor. This one isn't there yet but the clothesline scene was softly poetic. Loved it.

Lol they are! He's such a sourpuss...who doesn't have friends. 🤣🤣🤣

How do the show runners and scriptwriter do it? It gets better and better. These last 2 eps were whoah. Terrific character development and meaningful but spare dialogues. The acting and emotion is so nuanced. Everyone is a freaking adult. Princess Yang Ying has to be my fave thus far - just in terms of sheer character development.

Now, she, is on a hero's journey.

Oh they are sweet! The doggo has my heart. Love the family feels. Mum and Dad are rockstars and the siblings round it nicely. My happy place. :)

What a ride! I loved it. It was unapologetically crazy, whackadoodle storyline which they committed to. So many twists and turns but moments of feeling and growth and hope. 12 eps was the perfect length. Hats off to the scriptwriter for a tight story sans filler, and kudos to the director for pulling out all the stops. Such a satisfying story where all the villains get their justified comeuppance - not a spark of redemption in sight! ⭐️🔥🧨⭐️🔥🧨

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The OST is brilliant

hahahah, so true!

Shu-Shu? Haahahahahahhahahah!

Eps 13 and 14 were epic! The ensemble cast is really well done. The whole musketeers and camaraderie aspect is well thought out. I like the nuances that are two main leads are bringing to their characters and roles. Well thought out, astute and sophisticated acting. The calibre of acting is definitely not your run of the mill wuxia. The FL is epically badass! The CP is also no joke, I'm enjoying how adult they both are. Word and war weary leaders carrying a heavy load only to meet a kindred spirit (after much artifice removal) on the enemy lines. The commentary on kingship and politics is clever as well.
Princess Yang Ying was incredible in ep 13. She was, perhaps, the weaker link in the preceding eps but in 13 she was a monster. Very well done!
Definitely the best, so far, historical dramas for this year in terms of story, acting and direction. This is what Kunning Palace could have been in the hands of a significantly better director and storywriter.

I enjoyed Time and Him are Just Right. The story wasn't much but the leads and the story of friendships really lifted it. :). Our Secret was my introduction to CZ. After watching that drama and his others, I've realised that given the quality of dramas, he is inevitably better than he needs to be. A good actor.
I found the adaptation of Hidden Love spot on. Well cast, well acted, and reasonably well directed.

TJC is perfectly cast. I'd forgotten how smooth he was in the books. And so unflappable and low-key without being cold and unfeeling. I do have a nitpick tho -- what's with all the beautifying filters, skin smoothing, and the soft focus? It's throwing me off and pulls me out of the scene. Director-nim less is more. Let's avoid gilding the lily, hmmm?

Oh cool! I didn't know. :)

Hmmm...when script writers decide to extrapolate and venture into new territory in adaptations, unless they are super skilled and know the original, they inevitably muck it up. But I'll keep an open mind. Who knows? They may just surprise me. I just hope they don't dwell on some traumatic backstory for him because he was a level headed, nice, confident ML.

The ML is well cast. He does have a lovely voice and tone. Loved him in Under the Skin. And I did enjoy the novel. Having said that, seeing the hash they made of OFL I'm a little skeptical. Not to mention, there isn't enough story for 33 eps. 16 sure. 20 would be pushing it. 33? #confused
But let's see what happens.

This is hilarious! Super enjoyable iteration by everyone and Queen LSY never disappoints. Glad to see BIH get a leading man role after his scene stealing presence in Gumiho. Since it's 12 eps, I'm hoping for crisp writing, excellent characterisation and attention to detail.
I have to say, all the humour has landed well for me. And, I love the fact that they showed her struggle with the lever on the door -- as yet another signal of how out of place she is. Fantastic attention to detail.

Love it! Hardcore makjang. This drama is proof positive that you can make well-done abbreviated drama which is crammed with so much story and so many plot twists that a viewer could get whiplash. None of that filler crap or slow-mo blah blah. This drama is like a cake full of empty calories + frosting which makes me a little ill afterwards but super enjoyable while consuming.
Lol!
What's that advert tag line: consume responsibly. hahahahhaahha

Damn, XS. That was one ballsy power move. Scorched earth has nothing on her.

And the plot thickens! I've been wanting to watch an intense, clever, action packed drama. After Under the Skin -- this is next most clever and engaging crime drama I've watched.
Good action. Solid scripting. Great acting.

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