My review is solely based on the drama, I haven't read the webtoon.
I almost never got to praise a kdrama production, this one is an exception! it was beautifully made, visually it felt like a movie and the vibes reminded me of old anime films like Rail Of The Star.
As suggested in the tags this is a heavily female centred cast so if you're looking for an oppa or ahjussi, this isn't for you.
However, the actresses really did an amazing job portraying masculine roles! I'm pretty sure they could pass as a kpop boy group member lol especially Okmyeong.
I wasn't familiar with Gukgeuk and I'm surprised Korea didn't flaunt this until now unlike Takarazuka Revue which I was well aware of. The Pansori singing was so beautiful and I'm amazed to learn Kim Tae Ri sang it herself! Wow! on Disney+ the osts were translated.
If you like fashion this one was pleasant, it wasn't like a costume party, it was very subtle and fitting of the time period. I couldn't stop thinking about the white hanbok with the veil wedding dress! I'm shocked Koreans don't wear it today, it's so pretty!
The story is quite straightforward and focuses a lot on Pansori and Gukgeuk, this repetition can make it a bit boring sometimes and despite the great production, this made the scenery limited to the same places, noticeably towards the end.
Unusual of a Kdrama of this time period, it was not political at all!
The drama is short but I believe some parts would've been better condensed, allowing other important parts to flesh out while still sticking to 12 eps.
I didn't like how the characters exited the story, it was anticlimactic but oddly felt realistic. The timing for character development was sometimes a bit off but that could be because it's a short drama. Also the antagonists were not well written, they didn't leave an impact, which some people might like but also can contribute to the boredom for others.
The OP was really cute and matched the story.
Despite the original webtoon, this is not a girls love, a few parts alluded to it but that's about it.
Overall, I recommend it if you want to watch a non-political time period drama with cute friendships and want to listen to Pansori and learn a bit about Gukgeuk.
I almost never got to praise a kdrama production, this one is an exception! it was beautifully made, visually it felt like a movie and the vibes reminded me of old anime films like Rail Of The Star.
As suggested in the tags this is a heavily female centred cast so if you're looking for an oppa or ahjussi, this isn't for you.
However, the actresses really did an amazing job portraying masculine roles! I'm pretty sure they could pass as a kpop boy group member lol especially Okmyeong.
I wasn't familiar with Gukgeuk and I'm surprised Korea didn't flaunt this until now unlike Takarazuka Revue which I was well aware of. The Pansori singing was so beautiful and I'm amazed to learn Kim Tae Ri sang it herself! Wow! on Disney+ the osts were translated.
If you like fashion this one was pleasant, it wasn't like a costume party, it was very subtle and fitting of the time period. I couldn't stop thinking about the white hanbok with the veil wedding dress! I'm shocked Koreans don't wear it today, it's so pretty!
The story is quite straightforward and focuses a lot on Pansori and Gukgeuk, this repetition can make it a bit boring sometimes and despite the great production, this made the scenery limited to the same places, noticeably towards the end.
Unusual of a Kdrama of this time period, it was not political at all!
The drama is short but I believe some parts would've been better condensed, allowing other important parts to flesh out while still sticking to 12 eps.
I didn't like how the characters exited the story, it was anticlimactic but oddly felt realistic. The timing for character development was sometimes a bit off but that could be because it's a short drama. Also the antagonists were not well written, they didn't leave an impact, which some people might like but also can contribute to the boredom for others.
The OP was really cute and matched the story.
Despite the original webtoon, this is not a girls love, a few parts alluded to it but that's about it.
Overall, I recommend it if you want to watch a non-political time period drama with cute friendships and want to listen to Pansori and learn a bit about Gukgeuk.
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