My royal disappointment
Honestly, this drama feels like a collection of recycled, kitschy clichés with very poor execution. The characters lack any sense of naturalism, they come off as exaggerated and caricatured, and the progression of events feels forced and unconvincing. Im Ji-yeon’s performance is disappointing, and the male lead feels particularly stiff, which doesn’t help the overall dynamic.
I genuinely don’t understand the hype. There’s nothing new or compelling here, it’s entirely predictable. You can already guess the culprit and how everything will unfold. Watching characters who are supposed to be in their 30s or 40s act this immaturely, with over-the-top expressions and childish humor, is more cringeworthy than entertaining.
As for the typical SBS-style humor, it’s the same issue as always, it’s loud, forced, and completely unnatural, more focused on spectacle than substance. There’s no real depth, and at times, you can’t help but feel bad for the actors. The tonal shifts are also poorly handled, jumping abruptly from one mood to another. The comedy overwhelms everything else to the point where even the serious moments feel insignificant and impossible to take seriously.
The dialogue is equally shallow, and the story relies on an overused “enemies to lovers” trope, the classic arrogant, money-obsessed CEO who gets “changed” by a woman. It’s nothing we haven’t seen before, and it’s not executed in a compelling way here.
There’s also no real “wow” factor, and when I finish an episode, I don’t feel any urge to continue or see what happens next.
Overall, it just feels like a waste of talent, especially when it comes to the actress. I’ll pass.
I genuinely don’t understand the hype. There’s nothing new or compelling here, it’s entirely predictable. You can already guess the culprit and how everything will unfold. Watching characters who are supposed to be in their 30s or 40s act this immaturely, with over-the-top expressions and childish humor, is more cringeworthy than entertaining.
As for the typical SBS-style humor, it’s the same issue as always, it’s loud, forced, and completely unnatural, more focused on spectacle than substance. There’s no real depth, and at times, you can’t help but feel bad for the actors. The tonal shifts are also poorly handled, jumping abruptly from one mood to another. The comedy overwhelms everything else to the point where even the serious moments feel insignificant and impossible to take seriously.
The dialogue is equally shallow, and the story relies on an overused “enemies to lovers” trope, the classic arrogant, money-obsessed CEO who gets “changed” by a woman. It’s nothing we haven’t seen before, and it’s not executed in a compelling way here.
There’s also no real “wow” factor, and when I finish an episode, I don’t feel any urge to continue or see what happens next.
Overall, it just feels like a waste of talent, especially when it comes to the actress. I’ll pass.
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