Ah, yes, I remember. Well for them dark is probably considered unusual/scary, so it's appropriate from the point of view of their culture. Although she, being born and raised on the island, should have seen many sailors and land labourers who would be tanned. So from that point of view it wasn't that realistic.
don't understand the need to constantly point out how tanned and "dark" the ML isit's greatly offensive…
Why is it offensive? He was much more tanned than the usual male leads, and it makes sense because works in the sun all day. His friend got tanned as well after a few days on the island.
now he is father for two boys ^^ and NO he didn't quit acting but he take a loooong vacation
It's been six years. Truly since he got married his dramas were all flops. Chef Moon made me want to slap the writer and director until they're black and blue. No great kissing either in his love scenes - probably because of the fact that he's married - which is a pity, given his past exploits in this field. I hope he finds a good script in the near future.
It’s interesting how Seo-ri calls Se-gye a “degenerate” in the official translation, while the original…
It must have been a headache for translators, to choose the right English word for something that obviously doesn't have an English equivalent. What would you suggest instead?
racist comments as usual trashing melanized skin .. it's also a trash romcom regardless of the racism
They must have been deleted because I have been reading since way back and haven't seen them. If there are any that I missed, they must have been just a couple. Not worth noting. By the way, saying anything about the actor's tanned skin cannot be called racism since it became that way because of his working in the fields under the sun, not that he's Black or anything. Moreover, his tan is quite light; Mediterranean people get even darker if they work outside or when they go on vacation. But their race doesn't change because of that.
I’ll give it this, the concept is actually unique. A modern constitutional monarchy setup with chaebols and…
Not that unique. We already had dramas with modern Korean monarchy and I've seen them all, LOL!
Princess Hours (2006) The Vibe: The ultimate classic. An ordinary high school art student discovers that due to a promise made by her grandfather, she is betrothed to the aloof, brooding Crown Prince of modern Korea. She must navigate strict palace etiquette, royal rivals, and a brewing romance.
My Princess (2011) Lighthearted romantic comedy. An ordinary, quirky college student discovers she is the great-granddaughter of the last Joseon Emperor. She is suddenly thrust into the spotlight, and a wealthy corporate heir is appointed to be her diplomat and tutor to help her assume her royal status.
The King 2 Hearts (2012) The Vibe: Political black comedy and action. Set in a fictional South Korea where a monarchy rules alongside a parliament, an arrogant South Korean prince is forced to participate in a joint military training unit with North Korea, where he clashes with (and ultimately falls for) a fierce female special forces officer.
The King: Eternal Monarch (2020) The Vibe: Sci-fi romance and parallel worlds. This fantasy thriller follows Emperor Lee Gon of the Kingdom of Corea (an alternate universe where Korea is a unified constitutional monarchy) as he crosses a dimensional portal into the modern-day Republic of Korea and meets a tough detective.
The Last Empress (2018) Makjang revenge and mystery. Set in an alternate reality modern constitutional monarchy in 2018, an upbeat, aspiring musical actress marries the Emperor of Korea. She quickly finds herself tangled in a web of dark royal secrets, murder plots, and corruption, pushing her to team up with a palace guard to expose the royal family.
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Although she, being born and raised on the island, should have seen many sailors and land labourers who would be tanned. So from that point of view it wasn't that realistic.
No great kissing either in his love scenes - probably because of the fact that he's married - which is a pity, given his past exploits in this field.
I hope he finds a good script in the near future.
By the way, saying anything about the actor's tanned skin cannot be called racism since it became that way because of his working in the fields under the sun, not that he's Black or anything. Moreover, his tan is quite light; Mediterranean people get even darker if they work outside or when they go on vacation. But their race doesn't change because of that.
Princess Hours (2006)
The Vibe: The ultimate classic. An ordinary high school art student discovers that due to a promise made by her grandfather, she is betrothed to the aloof, brooding Crown Prince of modern Korea. She must navigate strict palace etiquette, royal rivals, and a brewing romance.
My Princess (2011)
Lighthearted romantic comedy. An ordinary, quirky college student discovers she is the great-granddaughter of the last Joseon Emperor. She is suddenly thrust into the spotlight, and a wealthy corporate heir is appointed to be her diplomat and tutor to help her assume her royal status.
The King 2 Hearts (2012)
The Vibe: Political black comedy and action. Set in a fictional South Korea where a monarchy rules alongside a parliament, an arrogant South Korean prince is forced to participate in a joint military training unit with North Korea, where he clashes with (and ultimately falls for) a fierce female special forces officer.
The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
The Vibe: Sci-fi romance and parallel worlds. This fantasy thriller follows Emperor Lee Gon of the Kingdom of Corea (an alternate universe where Korea is a unified constitutional monarchy) as he crosses a dimensional portal into the modern-day Republic of Korea and meets a tough detective.
The Last Empress (2018)
Makjang revenge and mystery. Set in an alternate reality modern constitutional monarchy in 2018, an upbeat, aspiring musical actress marries the Emperor of Korea. She quickly finds herself tangled in a web of dark royal secrets, murder plots, and corruption, pushing her to team up with a palace guard to expose the royal family.