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Yea, Jinuk was quite a tragedy, I couldn't close my mouth for a full five mins after the entire train station scene ~ so many things happened all at once, and every one of them was an eye opener

OMG I FEEL LIKE SHE'S GONNA REJECT HIM. THE WAY SHE WAS SAYING THANK YOU AND HER FACE WAS SO SULLEN, AND HOW SHE'S GOING ABROAD TOO!!!

I also think that the FL's acting is a little stiff. No hate, but she always has a constant sad vibe, like even when she's working? I suppose it's bc they want to show her being a lonely person, but that doesn't mean she has to always be sad but just be empty inside. I think the expression of this went a little wrong.

Totally agreed! Not SML syndrome bc i didn't think him and jae mi went very well together, but his character was so good, whilst growing out of being a somewhat pushover. He earned respect!

I think the longing stemmed from the fact that she was about to get married off to some rando who she'd never even had a conversation with, simply because he was a scholar. Normally, in the setting of the drama this wouldn't be a problem, but because they'd alr gone through some of the marriage procedures, and had good feelings with each other, expecting to get married, the disappointment and longing was more. I agree the marriage was a bit sudden, but I think the feelings were shown enough. If they dragged this get-married-not-get-married thing then that would be the worst

Guys I really like that there are complex characters who are probably morally grey because not only is it a realistic portrayal and pretty relevant to our current society, it also makes the drama wayyy more interesting.

This is not a problem about women! It is about their personalities. I do not know where you are from, but from personal experience where I have spent my life, I have never been associated with another woman who would put down other women for no reason. Hope you find an environment like that soon too!

Exactly! I'm glad they've started to lose the damsel-in-distress and ml comes to save the day tropes. It's so refreshing and realistic, bc in reality a truly charming partner is someone who is always at your back and ready to support, not in front to make you look dumb take over your spotlight!

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This was one of the best endings I have ever seen. Apart from the cliffhanger, most cdramas tend to end in political struggle, where the hero saves the day or they protect the emperor. Almost always action.
Guardians of the Dafeng, though with a similar plot, showed that in the end, the ML was just a person with a strong need for justice. He was not immensely powerful, an ordinary person with many people who value him for who he is. The part with Chunzhou being brought justice was extremely painful and insanely satisfying. Never bawled like this in a fantasy action cdrama ever.

Absolutely right! I have so many questions. Like, where did the disabled boy go at the end? And why after saving her, did he leave her with the grandma, and with no contact with her? We also don't know exactly what happened to Seung Jo and his "mother." Did she actually die, or turn into the monster/creature?

Yeah, parents are portrayed so negatively in dramas sometimes, like does that really happen to these ppl irl?

Yea, but I think it adds to the fact that he may not have loved her as a person, but rather he loved that she loved him and would follow him around. So he could not show her a side of him which she may not have idolised. But she was truly hurt by it.....

You're so right omg?? Like many people probably won't realise that irl if they are in the same situation. 2ML is basically a manipulator. And I don't think he even loves HJ, I think he just likes the idea of her loving him, following him around, being his supporter. Maybe at one point he did love her, but not now, idt.

It's quite gruesome and disturbing at times, however not supernatural. I personally enjoy that genre very much, but it's not for everyone :)

I think around 35? Not too sure, but it was near the end of the drama

Oh wow rly? Didn't notice that! But it would be very fitting for that drama too, since he plays an athlete

This drama is INSANE! The DETAILS omg. Anyone else notice when JL is coming out of the prison, and the duke takes her hand, it is CALLOUSED?! They never pay attention to this sort of detail in cdramas, like OFC HES A SWORDSMAN, HIS HAND WILL BE CALLOUSED! So glad I watched this drama

Hey, have you watched the prequel "One and Only"? I watched these while they were airing, and both were beautiful in their own ways~
The prequel is amazing, but perhaps less popular. The leads are the same which is rare and amazing, but the story is so different :') It is a historical drama, but I would say to watch it because you see the parallels so clearly, it's like seeing the characters in their second life in this drama. My heart felt so full and this drama mended my soul after "One and Only." Watching these dramas is like watching a quiet but extraordinary love, and rater than just giddy happiness, it gives you contentment :)