itwillneverbefar

I have only seen him in one other SML role where he was the typical nice guy with an underdeveloped character and storyline, but there was something charismatic about him that I couldn't even put my finger on why, so I had a feeling he was going to surprise people here, but even I didn't expect he had this in him. In the other role his acting was COMPLETELY different, even all his micro-expressions and little movements he makes with his head or hands or whatever were completely different, like this is all just for this specific characterization. He's really made it his own and has made the character come to life and be really compelling.

I also realized how often I rewind scenes just to watch expressions of his, and I very rarely rewind scenes like that, he is just so fun to watch on screen.

Yeah and I will be glad when he does because I don't see how else he'd believe she is actually from Joseon era, and I really want him to have that realization at some point since he can't really understand her as a person until then

When he said "I hate women who cry" we can understand why now lollll

I'm also watching PC and this show is like... not even in the same solar system. PC is entertaining and FINE but this show is executing at a near perfect level so far. LIke this show is everything I wanted PC to be tbh.

Once PC ends this show is gonna skyrocket in domestic ratings, it's already doing really well on streaming where there's not competition during time slots.

I think it's how bold and smart she is, too, like he is used to being the fiercest one in the room and she challenged him from the first moment they met. He couldn't help but be intrigued by her.

I think he's going to bring her on as a concubine in order to control his brother, saying he will only keep her safe if brother does what he asks, which will result in brother dying somehow. Once the brother is out of the way he will get rid of her as well.

I mean this in the most complimentary way but he's always given me sexy dinosaur vibes.

I cannot believe that so many people were like ew who is this guy, like the man OOZES male lead, he is slaying here and looking damn good while doing it.

And I think people are not giving him enough credit for how impactful he's being against IJY's performance, like she is a powerhouse here and could very easily completely overwhelm even other talented MLs, but he is absolutely holding his own.

I really was not expecting it to happen so fast but HJN is SELLING it, I could watch him argue with himself about how much he DOESNT care about her for hours and hours.

That red dress was STUNNING. She is so beautiful in almost an otherworldly way, she reminds me so much of the actress who played Khaleesi in GOT.

They both had to harden themselves to survive, and are very focused on their own ambitions, but they also both have a good heart and show it quite often already in the show. They're really fun and compelling characters imo

Every story has been told before, nothing is really new tbh, it's about the quality of the characters and interactions, and I could watch these two just hanging out at the supermarket for a whole episode they're that fun and compelling

I didn't expect him to fall for her so soon, I'm so happy with this development that man is already down bad and it's GIVING

I laughed so hard when he simply walked away from the bench. And the way his voice cracked when he started fake yelling for help in the stairwell such a great touch.

I also loved the scene where he was staring down the digestive aid and having a full on argument with himself about it, like his comedic timing is just so perfect.

I rewound SO many scenes just to rewatch his expressions , they are sooo funny.

Guys I love this show so much. Hitting every note--the comedy, the romance, the emotions, the tension, the visuals, like it's been so long since we've had a proper romcom like this I already never want it to end.

HNJ really shined this episode, his unhinged denials were peak comedy. And Seo-ri is still just so delightfully bold and odd. These two are both so neurotic, every scene with them is a blast. They are my fav couple in a long time.

I think this will be a good binge watch for sure. It got frustrating having to wait week to week but it'll be a better experience getting to watch all episodes at once. The plot is a little thin IMO, but the main romance is really lovely.

BWS actually made me cry with his acting, idek what people are talking about he is selling this better than IU imo.

Yeah I just FF their scenes. I like a good side romance but we literally know nothing about either of them, like esp HJs aid I oculdn't even tell you one thing about her personality.

I actually think it's the opposite. I think it would have been better as 8 episodes. The plot is WAY too underdeveloped and so the middle section dragged so much that now it feels like the end is rushed, but this would have all felt well paced if it have come around eps 7-8 instead.

Yeah the script feels REALLY thin. The main political plot is pretty basic and there are also ZERO side storylines which makes the drama feel flat. Like think of all the other characters-HJs brother and SIL and father, the two aids, the QM and her father, the PM, like none of these characters have anything to do outside of the main plot and so it's just not that interesting

YEah I'm disappointed at how her bro and SIL have been totally sidelined. Both actors are eating those roles and I wanted them to be way more integrated into the story. What a waste.

I also do not buy the PMs sudden turn to evil, it makes zero sense. They shoudl have made him kinda a scumbag from the beginning if they wanted this ending. I kept thinking they'd reveal this ep that him and IAN had plotted this together to expose Lord Inpyeong and the queen mother but nooope.