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I enjoyed it, but I don't think I'll enjoy it as much if I'm just looking at the story itself without Lee Je Hoon starring in it. Let's just say I enjoyed Lee Je Hoon's performance more than the story itself. The premise is interesting, but the whole story kinda lacks substance.

Yes and I don't even know which heartbreak is worse - Deok Im at the end of episode 16 (saying bye to her past self) or San at the end of episode 17 (his longing and mourning for Deok Im's death). This is definitely one of my favorite dramas for sure. I'll probably read their history too.

Did anybody notice the subtle change where Deok Im initiated the kiss for the first time at the end? I thought it was a good touch, especially when it came to the subject of freedom and position of women in society during that time.

I started my 2022 with crocodile tears...and goosebumps. Thanks, Red Sleeve, for that new experience haha.

Now I'm off to cry in a corner and think about how to move on from this compelling story.

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Same! I'm struggling with this and that (I love Yoo Seun Ho though) show too. It's the execution, story, or both.

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Right, she was almost perfect, that's why people love to hate her. You're welcome. Do try those dramas as there are some central subjects that are similar to Empire of Gold (power, money, greed).

I love Empire of Gold and it is an underrated drama that rarely gets mentioned, so your comment caught me by surprise! Btw, I was rooting for both leads until the end since the chemistry is just so different -- they love to hate each other, but there's also that underlying and vague compassion/understanding between the two. I do recommend Money Flower and Punch although the female leads are not exactly like Empire of Gold (she's really rare). WWW: Search which Im Soo Jung also starred in has 3 dominant female leads (heck, the male cast do not even count as leads in that drama).

Yes, like Run On, but not exactly in a good way (=

Episode 6 officially sealed my trust in this drama's writing. It's the game changer episode for sure since it cemented the quality of the trajectory. I didn't anticipate that I would like this drama so much. In fact, I didn't even check the promotions nor the plot beforehand. Slice-of-life fans, this is it. If you miss dramas like Be Melodramatic, Age of Youth, and Reply series, this is definitely an end-of-the-year treat.

Give this 3 to 4 episodes and this drama will make you stay if you're on the fence with this one.

It had to happen for Hyun to rule. It's an easy plot device.

Me too! Now, I'm an adult, and watching Asian dramas has always been part of my life since then. Can't simply imagine life without dramas when they gave me the dream to be a producer/director and helped me survived the rough days.

Good point at the end. I expected they could put those skills of them into good use as well. It was shown sometimes, but for the majority of the story in the second half, the writer decided to go with the trophes, cliches, or melo.

Btw, I love how we all are analyzing or dissecting the characterization and plot here.

Exactly. This is similar to what I was trying to say. She went through all those rude awakening situations for what? Only to go back to that scumbag? Then where's the character growth? She's just a forever pitiful scorned orphan who can't survive without that manipulative ex-fiancee of hers then. Awesome plot. It's just that it could've been better with all those issues they raised (parent-child relationship, prejudices on orphans, new money vs. old money).

True. I guess I'm just expecting more after seeing how smart she was in the first episode. I tend to assume that high IQ also means strong character when it comes to female leads. I'm just getting tired of the melo. I want to her to kick not just one butt, but all butts lol.

Yes, she did, but I also want to see her use her brain more. I feel like that part of her took a backseat recently.

I understand those are hard situations, and I am aware that she is book smart and not street smart. But her solution seems to be just crying instead of trying to find any possible solutions in the recent events at least. What happened to logical rather than emotional thinking? How about get or talk to a lawyer? Just do something other than accepting the help of somebody evil (ex-fiancee). I just expected that she will at least try.

Isn't Da Li supposed to be smart!?!? I feel cheated. Now she's just another damsel in distress! What a waste of a good couple (Moo Hak and Dali). Too bad I fell in love with them both as individuals and as a couple, but this plot is not doing any justice to these interesting characters!