Really enjoyed this drama, especially the twist at the end and how everything gets wrapped up nicely, which is rare these days. Although I started this because of Kim Soo Hyun, I was blown away by Seo Yea Ji's acting. It was also my first time seeing Jang Young Nam in such a role, which she portrayed very well.
I just grew to really love Moon Young and Sang Tae's character. Will definitely miss them and their warmth!
The synopsis got me and by the end of episode one, I was hooked. Everything was good, the plot and characters (especially how Dan Oh, being the FL of the series, isn't the FL in her comic). Sadly, the drama started to lose me from the middle, after Haru's resurrection. After that, things were draggy and the same scenes were used repeatedly. There were many loopholes and questions unanswered.
By the end of the series, I was seriously questioning the need of Haru's existence since he was just a "pretty boy". Seeing him just got on my nerves and even though I wasn't really fond of Baek Kyung, I was rooting for him at the end. Yeah, it was quite bad and a waste because this plot had so much potential.
Nevertheless, I really like Do Hwa's character and Sae Mi & Soo Chul's pairing. Funny how Soo Chul became a cool upperclassman in the following comic.
Finally watched this drama and I regret not watching it earlier. Nevertheless, I think I appreciated Shin Hye Sun's character even more after watching Mr Queen first. It was also good to see Yang Se Jong and Ahn Hyo Seop here.
I really love the chemistry between the leads (Shin Hye Sun and Yang Se Jong are so compatible and they make a really cute couple) and the characters were really likeable. The only thing that didn't agree with me was the slow pace of the drama towards the end. There seemed to be more zoom ins on facial expressions and flashbacks to act as fillers - I thought the plot could have been developed further instead of having these, i.e. Seo Ri's "reunion" with her family, Seo Ri and Woo Jin's wedding. Still, glad that the last episode was satisfactory (was worried about it due to the preceding episodes) and that last scene in Seo Ri and Woo Jin's room was very cute and sweet!
Loved every minute of it, except that the ending wasn't exactly satisfactory.
What I like best was how the FL's sense of humour was consistent throughout the drama (usually it disappears midway/when the FL and ML falls in love). That said, it was missing something because it felt like there wasn't a proper closure for the FL and ML's relationship as it seems the production team decided to go with a more realistic/"acceptable" ending since the FL is actually a guy and all. Still, seems weird that ML seems oblivious to the difference in the queen's demeanour at the end. Just felt that he of all people should have felt something since it wasn't the real Kim So Yong that he fell in love with.
Nevertheless, really love the FL and the old palace maid. They have my heart.
Was super excited to watch because of Bo Gum and Gong Yoo, and their acting didn't disappoint. I love how their characters interacted, and I enjoyed watching Bo Gum's portrayal of Seo Bok. However, it was a shame that the ending was too rushed and brief which made it kinda anti-climatic (it went downhill once they returned to the lab).
Even though season one wasn't really my cup of tea (never really understood the breakup), I was still really excited when I saw that season two was released - if only because the very last scene of the last episode was promising. About Jojo and Sun Oh's reconciliation.
This season, if anything, seems to be just a filler and a gimmick of sorts for Netflix to lure viewers. Sure, the scenery and the filming angles were prettier (I think), but the storyline is absolute bs. To top it all, it just feels like an entirely different drama with the same cast and it was very, very slow-paced with too many zoom-ins into each character's facial expression (I get that this is a trait of K drama, but this drama overused and overdid it).
With the exception of the very first scene (where season one ended), it all somewhat pointed to Hye Young - Sun Oh's scenes were few and limited, there was plenty of Hye Young's scenes and most of Sun Oh's on-screen time was together with the other girl. Granted, she's rather cute, but she's no Jojo.
All in all, it felt like Sun Oh suddenly gets dropped as the ML.
Also, whatever bs that Jojo was narrating to us viewers at the end was full of loopholes. For one, if her choice was a result of her own violation or whatever, and according to Netflix's synopsis was her "one true love", then... What was the plot of this drama at all? Wasn't it about an app that could read your feelings and help to confess your feelings? If Jojo needed the spear and shield, how's her finale choice her "true love"?
All I can say is I didn't wait for almost TWO YEARS for this ending. Thanks Netflix, for ruining how K dramas are supposed to be (no offence). I'm just really upset with the ending, probably because I've waited so long for it.
P.S. Nothing against Hye Young, but the good and nice guys in K dramas are almost always supposed to stay as the second ML.
Despite all the hype, this drama is a disappointment. Sure, the cast was good and even the plot was good, but it was a flop. The main leads really didn't have chemistry (even though each portrayed their respective roles pretty well) and though the plot and the general concept of the drama was intriguing, the execution was bad - it was slow, boring and just draggy.
(I never understood how the FL fell in love with the ML, seemed very sudden.)
Maybe it's because of Kim Go Eun, but I couldn't help compare this with Goblin. Both are of the fantasy genre, with a ML that has a sad past. But unlike The King, each moment of the Goblin sucked me in - I kept craving for more. However, with The King, it was boring from the start and even if it got better during the latter episodes, the execution of the drama just killed it.
I also don't get the ending. I liked how everyone got their happy endings (even Luna) and their just desserts (prime minister Koo). But... It never answer one of the bigger questions, because Lee Gon and Jeong Tae Eul are just meeting up and travelling among the dimensions. It doesn't really solve the questions pertaining to his kingship - by keeping to this lifestyle, I'm assuming he won't have an official queen and thus will be left heirless. So, isn't this the opposite of what a "good" king's supposed to do?
Still, I have to commend Woo Do Hwan - he was my favourite. With his appearance, he seems to bring life out of the seemingly monotonous drama.
I'm okay with the differences between TPB and TMOPB, since FJ finally got her happy ending (she was really desperate in TMOPB which got on my nerves towards the end). I enjoyed watching DH being affectionate towards FJ, especially towards the end. In fact, he was so good at portraying the doting lover that I had to pause the drama repeatedly because it's hard to believe that he's the same "rock".
While there were some changes to the cast, I got used to most of them after a while. However, I do miss the previous Ah Li (he was so sweet & adorable), Zhe Yan and Bai Zhen (where's Alan Yu?). I couldn't really get use to the replacement of these three but the new Cheng Yu seems to be a better match with Lian Song, as they have more playful banters now. I can't wait to watch their story so hopefully, the author will complete the novel soon!
The one thing, or character actually, that truly annoyed me was Ji Heng (Zhi He doesn't even hold a candle). No offence, but I didn't like her from the moment she was introduced and it just went downhill from there. Maybe I just don't like that actress, but she (her character) was really infuriating. And as if she wasn't annoying enough, the writers paired her up with YCW, right at the end. I really like YCW so I think that he's way too good for her, especially since it doesn't seem like she really likes him for who he is but because of her circumstance. Also that last scene? She had way too much dialogue (mostly bs) for a supporting character who has been cast away. I mean, I would much rather YCW doing the talking if you must have that scene.
And.... The ending was kinda underwhelming for me. To think that the only thing that was needed to defeat Miao Luo was the combination of DH and FJ's blood. While it might seem romantic and matches the whole concept of TPB, I was expecting something on par with the last battle in TMOPB, given that DH is more ancient and powerful than Ye Hua. So yeah, it was kinda disappointing but I'm happy that DH and FJ gets live and have their happily ever after. The last part though, it was kinda abrupt with how FJ was "sleeping" and there weren't really any explanation pertaining to how long she was asleep or a longer glimpse into their life as a married couple (been at cold war since their wedding day) or as a family of three (curious to see how DH interacts with Gun Gun).
I just grew to really love Moon Young and Sang Tae's character. Will definitely miss them and their warmth!
By the end of the series, I was seriously questioning the need of Haru's existence since he was just a "pretty boy". Seeing him just got on my nerves and even though I wasn't really fond of Baek Kyung, I was rooting for him at the end. Yeah, it was quite bad and a waste because this plot had so much potential.
Nevertheless, I really like Do Hwa's character and Sae Mi & Soo Chul's pairing. Funny how Soo Chul became a cool upperclassman in the following comic.
I really love the chemistry between the leads (Shin Hye Sun and Yang Se Jong are so compatible and they make a really cute couple) and the characters were really likeable. The only thing that didn't agree with me was the slow pace of the drama towards the end. There seemed to be more zoom ins on facial expressions and flashbacks to act as fillers - I thought the plot could have been developed further instead of having these, i.e. Seo Ri's "reunion" with her family, Seo Ri and Woo Jin's wedding. Still, glad that the last episode was satisfactory (was worried about it due to the preceding episodes) and that last scene in Seo Ri and Woo Jin's room was very cute and sweet!
What I like best was how the FL's sense of humour was consistent throughout the drama (usually it disappears midway/when the FL and ML falls in love). That said, it was missing something because it felt like there wasn't a proper closure for the FL and ML's relationship as it seems the production team decided to go with a more realistic/"acceptable" ending since the FL is actually a guy and all. Still, seems weird that ML seems oblivious to the difference in the queen's demeanour at the end. Just felt that he of all people should have felt something since it wasn't the real Kim So Yong that he fell in love with.
Nevertheless, really love the FL and the old palace maid. They have my heart.
This season, if anything, seems to be just a filler and a gimmick of sorts for Netflix to lure viewers. Sure, the scenery and the filming angles were prettier (I think), but the storyline is absolute bs. To top it all, it just feels like an entirely different drama with the same cast and it was very, very slow-paced with too many zoom-ins into each character's facial expression (I get that this is a trait of K drama, but this drama overused and overdid it).
With the exception of the very first scene (where season one ended), it all somewhat pointed to Hye Young - Sun Oh's scenes were few and limited, there was plenty of Hye Young's scenes and most of Sun Oh's on-screen time was together with the other girl. Granted, she's rather cute, but she's no Jojo.
All in all, it felt like Sun Oh suddenly gets dropped as the ML.
Also, whatever bs that Jojo was narrating to us viewers at the end was full of loopholes. For one, if her choice was a result of her own violation or whatever, and according to Netflix's synopsis was her "one true love", then... What was the plot of this drama at all? Wasn't it about an app that could read your feelings and help to confess your feelings? If Jojo needed the spear and shield, how's her finale choice her "true love"?
All I can say is I didn't wait for almost TWO YEARS for this ending. Thanks Netflix, for ruining how K dramas are supposed to be (no offence). I'm just really upset with the ending, probably because I've waited so long for it.
P.S. Nothing against Hye Young, but the good and nice guys in K dramas are almost always supposed to stay as the second ML.
(I never understood how the FL fell in love with the ML, seemed very sudden.)
Maybe it's because of Kim Go Eun, but I couldn't help compare this with Goblin. Both are of the fantasy genre, with a ML that has a sad past. But unlike The King, each moment of the Goblin sucked me in - I kept craving for more. However, with The King, it was boring from the start and even if it got better during the latter episodes, the execution of the drama just killed it.
I also don't get the ending. I liked how everyone got their happy endings (even Luna) and their just desserts (prime minister Koo). But... It never answer one of the bigger questions, because Lee Gon and Jeong Tae Eul are just meeting up and travelling among the dimensions. It doesn't really solve the questions pertaining to his kingship - by keeping to this lifestyle, I'm assuming he won't have an official queen and thus will be left heirless. So, isn't this the opposite of what a "good" king's supposed to do?
Still, I have to commend Woo Do Hwan - he was my favourite. With his appearance, he seems to bring life out of the seemingly monotonous drama.
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While there were some changes to the cast, I got used to most of them after a while. However, I do miss the previous Ah Li (he was so sweet & adorable), Zhe Yan and Bai Zhen (where's Alan Yu?). I couldn't really get use to the replacement of these three but the new Cheng Yu seems to be a better match with Lian Song, as they have more playful banters now. I can't wait to watch their story so hopefully, the author will complete the novel soon!
The one thing, or character actually, that truly annoyed me was Ji Heng (Zhi He doesn't even hold a candle). No offence, but I didn't like her from the moment she was introduced and it just went downhill from there. Maybe I just don't like that actress, but she (her character) was really infuriating. And as if she wasn't annoying enough, the writers paired her up with YCW, right at the end. I really like YCW so I think that he's way too good for her, especially since it doesn't seem like she really likes him for who he is but because of her circumstance. Also that last scene? She had way too much dialogue (mostly bs) for a supporting character who has been cast away. I mean, I would much rather YCW doing the talking if you must have that scene.
And.... The ending was kinda underwhelming for me. To think that the only thing that was needed to defeat Miao Luo was the combination of DH and FJ's blood. While it might seem romantic and matches the whole concept of TPB, I was expecting something on par with the last battle in TMOPB, given that DH is more ancient and powerful than Ye Hua. So yeah, it was kinda disappointing but I'm happy that DH and FJ gets live and have their happily ever after. The last part though, it was kinda abrupt with how FJ was "sleeping" and there weren't really any explanation pertaining to how long she was asleep or a longer glimpse into their life as a married couple (been at cold war since their wedding day) or as a family of three (curious to see how DH interacts with Gun Gun).