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The romance is very lukewarm and boring, the actors suck (with a couple of notable exceptions) and the writing+directing is absurd. The type where there's a fight of one against 6-7 who dutifully wait for their turn while the hero tackles them one or two at a time, and then at the end they again wait until the mains have their dramatic scene before attacking. If I weren't part of the subbing team I would have long dropped it.
Comedy? Hardly any. Go watch Forbidden Marriage if you haven't already, for a good, balanced fusion sageuk.

Only by pissing us off with a long time skip.

But they were six who went to murder an innocent 12-13-year old child, whose only crime was to be born the son of a prince. Another teenager, 4 years older, was his only protection, and managed to defend him by defeating them. In this situation, are we talking about unfairness?

What is the problem? Today episode 17 came out, and tomorrow the last one, episode 18.

If you see the Korean version of "Love Affairs in the Afternoon" (Korean version) you will see a really toxic wife as well.

He could also have gone to a doctor and checked it out, no?

Because the actor is a sweetie trying too hard to play a villain by rolling his eyes etc., but not succeeding. I love this guy, but in this role he sucks.

You call that "good action"? You're sure easy to please. The enemy respectfully waiting until the mains have their moments of emotion, their dialogues, their glances etc. before attacking. Total BS!

I think you expressed what more or less all of us are thinking.

That scene was beyond cringe!

This is a fusion sageuk, and they usually end well, unlike real historical dramas.

At least she has a strong suspicion.

After the trauma of Queen for Seven Days I vowed never to watch a sageuk with sad ending if I can help it.

Yes, I loved the Crowned Clown. And Queen's Umbrella is on my watchlist as next to watch after this is over.

If you watch the Tale of Nokdu, it's exactly about that (and a very good drama too!) Also Bossam.

That was the dumbest move. Together with her going out with an uncovered face.

@hazepaseast. If she were a royal concubine it would have been okay, but it's not even that. She was a servant. Who then became a courtesan.

Yes, many of us agree with that. It's so obvious that it would be the best for everyone.

Yes, it was the wrong choice of an actor. He's not that young either, but has a baby face and he usually plays wistful, sweet characters with deep romantic eyes. He's trying to be a baddie here, but unsuccessfully, it's too far from his comfort zone as an actor.

This kind of fantasy sageuk usually doesn't have deaths of the main leads, it keeps it light and with a sugary happy ending. It's not Tree With Deep Roots (but that's a MUCH more satisfying watch, with stellar actors, which this one has not).