I didn't understand the good reviews at first but it really is a very touching drama. The first half was pretty boring (in my opinion) but starting episode 5, the story starts to unfold and we get many touching moments and many life lessons. I had tears in my eyes more than I can count. To those who feel like dropping it, just watch a couple more episodes before you actually do. You might change your mind.
Thank you for this I’m going to watch it I just finished rewatching Jewel in the palace I felt empty so I needed…
Omg I'm about to start Jewel in the palace !! Did you like it ? I finished Dong Yi last week and I loved it. It was perfect from start to finish !! I hope you'll like it too :)
For those scared by the 60 eps... don't be. Time will fly by lol I'm currently watching ep 32 and I'm still on the edge of my seat even though I'm definitely not what someone would call a big "weekend drama" (meaning long dramas) fan. I've only watched 2 so far : My Father is strange (binged it in about a week) and Once Again (took me 6 months to finish it.. and I probably would have dropped it had I not been watching it with a friend). I don't know what makes Dong Yi so special but it really is.. I usually get bored watching any drama around episode 12 but not with this one. Of course I still have half of the drama left but, right now, I'm completely in love with the story. Don't hesitate and go for it !!
Noooooooo :'( It looks so fun !!! I hope someone picks it up one day ! (Or that my korean improves quick enough for me to be able to watch it without subs ^^)
May not be the best written drama ever but this one owns my heart. I watched it as it aired and just rewatched it for the second time. I love it just as much I did the first time. The lead's chemistry is off the charts !! & the cinematography is top-notch. Evey shot is absolutely gorgeous. It's definitely not a 10 in terms of quality (if you compare it to other dramas such as Prison Playbook, Misaeng of My Mister to name a few, which are incredibly well-written and executed dramas (in my opinion!)), but it's definitely a 10 pleasure-wise ! It's sweet, funny, deep and you end up falling in love and rooting for most if not all of its characters.
I have watched the first 5 eps (currently at ep 6) and I think I'm gonna drop it... I don't want to because I really want to understand why people love it so much but it is sooooo boring so far :'( ... Does anyone else feels or remembers feeling the same way ? Does it get better after a certain episode ?
If you're hesitating whether to drop it or not after watching the first few episodes, keep going a little longer, you won't regret it. Eps 1 to 4 are meh (in my opinion) but eps 5 to 10 are incredible.
I tried forcing myself to watch the second episode but it's just so bad. Maybe I don't like the cg/monster creatures…
I didn't really understand what the fuss was all about until I watched ep 5.. and it only got better from there. You should keep going, it's worth it !! I mean... it went from a 7-8/10 (eps 1 to 4) to a 9-9.5/10 by the end of the show (obviously my personal rating ;))