im sesame

it's funny how these dramas tryna be a know-it-all and "educational" but in reality u need to switch off your brain to watch this

the acting and cast are really good but the story is boring, it seemed like a lot going on but really nothing was going on

while the director's cut gives more details I think this one is better because it portrays yumi in a darker way.
it was packed with drama for a 6 eps drama and the acting esp suzy's was impressive

no not the maid, Gong Gil's acting esp when he was screaming

I'm sorry but that Gong Gil part was terrible

I totally agree with you! I'm surprised it wasn't hyped up back then. same for me it's my fav of 2025 so far.I really don't pay attention to who the cast are or the ratings, before I watch a drama, so I definitely not influenced by that. the other dramas Ryeo Un starred in were just that good, that's why he became popular but unfortunately this one wasn't the case. people started to be interested because of Ryeo Un's other roles

I absolutely loved Twinkling Watermelon!
actually history is one of my fav genres, I didn't have any expectations for this one but it was quite predictable and I lost interest. since you suggested it I'll give it another chance, thanks!

I watched up to ep 5 and put it on hold. it was quite boring tbh. did u complete it?

very true. it's the little sparks that we keep waiting for and when it appears, it feels precious because it's a rare moment to savour, we end up thinking about it

weight gain is multifaceted and eating less is not a panacea
The reason for weight gain is different for each person, it could be a side effect of a medication or a symptom of a condition i.e hypothyroidism or genetic, just to name a few.

be careful following the other replies' advice without a professional's guidance such as your doctor because this could lead to eating disorders and anaemia among others

pseudoscience is rampant online so it's better not to take health advice here especially not under a kdrama

unpopular opinion but I actually like the fact they didn't focus on the romance
like imagine Jiyeong cooking her heart out only for the king to push the meal aside just to romance her while the food is third wheeling on the floor

I do keep my initial ratings for fairness but u know.. the rating in my heart lol

the last ep was just the final push 💔

I just checked and I rated it 9.5 back then, I hardly give that rating so it means I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I'm thinking of rewatching it now and bracing myself mostly because I'm worried I might lower my rating because it might seem outdated today.

no problem, you're welcome ^^

I watched it back in 2016 so idk if I'd have the same feelings now
but I remember tearing up in almost every episode! I didn't rewatch it because of that.
I've been waiting for a S2 for so long so I could heal .
it's a totally different vibe from BAYM

ep 9 last part:
"you've got your knickers in a twist" - gordon ramsay

the ml is the epitome of cringe, his actions are meme worthy
and that's just from ep 1

me when I order takeaway and the delivery guy never shows up

ikr lol it was such a big deal that they'd read their compatibility before marriage and do it at prosperous times to secure an heir

lmao true esp for a king of that period it doesn't make sense