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This is really too short, the episode passed in a glimpse, and now we have to wait (again!) two weeks for an episode. It's so good, the wait is terrible.

Season 1 was already frustrating because of Akira, who is one, if not the most, frustrating character I have ever watched. But it was still good, especially thanks to Shintaro that is such a lovely character. Season 2 took the same path unfortunately, which was already disappointing for a season 2, but that "memory loss" segment to end the season just ruined everything good left in this drama (a.k.a. Shintaro). The ending next week will be terrible no matter what. I personally won't be happy even if we know that it will probably end whin the recovery of Shin's lost memories at the last minute and a mild kiss. Such a disappointment. The only good thing that will remain for me is the discovery of Nishigaki Sho who is a great actor and I look forward to see him in other projects.

I love it even more, if it's possible, after each new episode. This story is very simple, but the production is flawless (I have zero frustration watching this even though they still have a lot of work to do as a couple) and, my God, Higuchi Kouhei and Mashiko Atsuki are amazing, superb actors. Their chemistry as Mizuki and Yoh is one of the best I have ever watched. So far it's a perfect drama for me, I hope it will stay like this until the end. The only flaw ? Too short of course.

Finally watched it and it was so good. I can't say that it was better or not than the two seasons, it's different, but equally good for me. I do like the movie format a lot though and the story developed in it. The characters have definitely grow, and in a very good way. The acting is absolutely perfect, for all the cast actually, and the photography and production is really beautiful. I know I'll miss these two weird men but I will rewatch it, just like the two seasons, a lot and still have the same pleasure every time. That's the kind of romance I want to see more.

I really like this one. Two beautiful weirdos that can't communicate well, but still have a crazy intimate relationship so you don't feel frustrated about their weird love story slowly evolving. Not like watching Minato, for example... ^^

Even all Nishigaki Sho's charm as Shintaro can't save this drama anymore unfortunately.

I didn't ask for an explanation of the drama story you know. I understand the different stories involving the characters.
My comment was not about not understanding the stories, but the intentions behind some scenes, and the way the different episodes and timelines are organised, so about the production of the episodes, not the story itself.

Well, I have mixed feelings about this drama and this keeps going bigger after each episode. For some parts, I don't even understand what they are trying to convey. Of course some things can be reveal or explain later, but if the watcher has no clue what's going on, from where it comes or even the purpose of a scene, it's meaningless. For me the production is poorly done, especially in the transition between different times. That's too bad because it's interesting the three love stories entangled, even though there are developments who are too clichés or obscure the way it is presented.

Considering the huge success the movie has in China, and that they start to talk about it a little bit everywhere, I hope we will have the announce of an international release, and soon. ^^ I would love to watch this movie in theatres.

It's supposed to be only 8 episodes and centred on the 24 hours following King Gogukcheon's death, so there should be a lot of scenes involving the character before he dies and also probably as flashbacks.

Trivia regarding King Gogukcheon virtueous representation in Korean History:
From the "Samguk Sagi" ("History of the Three Kingdoms", an historical record of Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, which is the primary source for the events at that time), in Volume 17, Goguryeo's Book 5.

"In the autumn of the 8th year of King Dongcheon (Year 234), Empress Dowager Woo passed away. On her deathbed, the Empress Dowager made the following will: “Since I didn’t behave properly during my life, how can I look at Kukyang (國壤, King Gogukcheon) from the underworld? If my servants cannot bear to dispose of my body in a ditch or a pit, please bury me next to the tomb of King Sansang.” Soon after, it was done according to the Empress Dowager's will.
After that, a shaman said: “Kukyang (國壤, King Gogukcheon) came down to me and said: ‘Seeing that Lady Woo went to King Sansang yesterday, I couldn't contain my resentment, so I ultimately fought with Lady Woo. When I came back and thought about it, no matter how thick my face was, I couldn't bear to face the people of the country anymore. You inform the Court so that my grave is covered from people's vision.’” For this reason, pine trees were planted in seven layers around King Kukyang's tomb by his nephew King Dongcheon."

"Then when they didn‘t have children he cheated and brought in another woman who gave birth to his successior."
King Sansang didn't "cheated". It was obvious for the king to have multiple relationships at that time. Succession, and having an heir, was the first goal for queens and consorts.

It's an adaptation so they will take liberties. Especially with the way they want to portrait the Queen it seems. And also because it's a very ancient period, so we have only few sources, and not a single one that we can be sure of as the "Samguk Sagi", the main one, was written long after all that happened.

He looks awesome. Can't wait for this character and this drama. One more month to wait !

As much as I like Im Si Wan or other actors who take this kind of characters, it's becoming ridiculous for me that they keep taking actors who are sometimes 10/15 years over the role they have to play. It's not even about the way they look. Sure, most of the time they look younger than their age, but still, they don't really look like real high schoolers, despite Korea having a lot of talented young actors who could play the role perfectly. And because we know these actors for more than ten years now and they are much older than the character they play, I personally found it very disturbing, it doesn't work at all for me.
Some people might like or defend that, but in the end, it's only a marketing thing because these renowned actors are much more appealing than newbies. It's sad.

I'm sorry for you, but as many countries do have the Korean dramas releases, that's totally the contrary of "NO ONE". Yes, Disney+ is from the USA, but the USA are not the whole world. ;)
In France and UK they released the Korean dramas simultaneously with Korea so far (except the first one, "Snowdrop", a little bit later) so I'm quite happy with it.
And they do have good quality Korean dramas on Disney+, I hope it will continue like this and with more dramas as time passes.

Can't for this one ! Two amazing actors together, and this genre, this story, it will be a blast for sure,

Absolute area 「ノスタルジア」

These two characters are super weird, I like it very much. ^^ I'm looking forward to the next episodes.
Higuchi Kouhei and Mashiko Atsuki have good chemistry and, whoa, so much handsomeness here !

I'm so happy for Son Woo Hyun in a sageuk, and especially playing a crown prince. ^^