Ep 10 Ending - ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป I wanted to give a standing ovation. This is what we had been waiting for so long. This was so damn satisfying and necessary!
Which other ones are you comparing it to? Do you have recs?
On top my mind is Mr Queen and Splash Splash Love. They are my absolute favorites and are super close to the theme/genre of this drama - time slip, historical setup, and the comedy!
W and Extraordinary You - are other examples - but only for the entering a fictional world POV.
Your comment made me laugh. I agree Zang Hai's mom isn't going to entertain the Queen's shenanigans with her husband…
You are one of the people who got it - ๐ It was meant to be laughed at, although the whole concept felt a little weird to me (though I got the understanding for it, like you, other MDLers also explained it - the one-sided crush, just the whole KD's reaction towards her was weird for me, but I get it now)
Like just imagine a very cartoon-ish version, the ladies having a showdown in heaven for KD ๐
You are so right for Strong Girl NamSoon - in fact never agree for any amount of money, unless someone just offers to watch the edit featuring scenes of BWS as Si-oh. The K2 comes second close for sure - unless someone edits scenes of Ji Chang Wook & Song Yoon Ah. Depending on the money can think of it ๐ ๐
Ep 3 - what was that transition? or lack of it. How did the drinks just suddenly catch fire. Can someone explain - cause I found it very weird ๐
Also - I personally disregarded the negative comments before starting this drama, cause I wanted to see it for myself. Ep 1-2 were good (not great) but Ep 3 was quite meh. And again I say this because you end up comparing it to dramas of same/similar style and that is why this feels slightly weaker. I hope Ep 4 and onwards is better/improving!
Just wrapped up Episode 2, and I have to laugh at myselfโjust few days ago I commented here on MDL that Iโd wait until this drama hit the halfway mark before diving in? ๐ Clearly, I have zero willpower when it comes to fun dramas!
So far, Iโm genuinely having a great time watching it. Itโs giving me major flashbacks to two of my absolute favoritesโโMr. Queenโ and โSplash Splash Love.โ The stories are definitely different, but I canโt help drawing a few fun parallels. Not in a bad way, though! Just one of those natural comparisons that happen when something reminds you of dramas youโve adored.
If Mr. Queen had me rolling on the floor with full-on BWAHAHAHA moments, this one is more of a soft chuckleโHEHE kind of vibe. The comedy and quirky antics are delightful, though occasionally they feel a bit over the top. But hey, itโs still early days!
One thing Iโm absolutely loving is seeing Seo Hyun in this role. This is only the second time Iโve seen herโthe first being Love and Leashes, where she totally stole my heart. And now, sheโs back to being adorable, charming, and just so captivating on screen. Canโt wait to see where her character goes next! ๐
โฅ Bella Ciao BGM & Trivia? Finally watching this in 2025 (Better Late than Never ๐) - and I love every time Bella Ciao theme music starts playing when our Bokja Club members are up to something. Tbh, I got to know of the song only cause of La Casa De Papel (Money Heist) which released in Dec 2017. Realized that this drama had released in Oct/Nov 2017, and so technically used the song before
โฅ My Man, Lee Jun Young: How cute is he in this drama! ๐ He was just 20 when this drama aired ๐ฅน He plays a pookie/country guy version mostly in this drama but can see the streaks of a serious/cold face that we now know him to have also shows up time and again. He is too talented, and no matter how many times and how many roles I see him in - always love everything about him!
โฅ Kim Bo Ra playing Baek Seo Yeon: I really don't like a character like Seo Yeon. I know she is acting out due to some deep-level hurt that she is enduring, but still. Simply rude and not really any addition to the main plot (at least so far). Add to the fact that I have only other seen her in another work - Love and Leashes, where there too she played a rude (almost cruel/expecting royal treatment) character. Could be some of the bias from that character creeping in here too - but even if I try to forget it, I simply would have liked had this character been done differently. Makes you feel angry for no reason.
Funny Thought: Lee Jun Young's character is somewhat interested in Kim Bo Ra's character here, or rather there are no other choices otherwise. It made me think - he pursued her so hard - that she ended up being his ex-girlfriend in Love and Leashes ๐ I am weirdly joining the dots between these two! ๐๐๐
I love this drama from the moment it aired in 2020 to till date, and I know I will continue to do so. Therefore when I saw a 10/10 rated review of it by you on the home page - I had to click and check it out.
Though am surprised - but I can understand what you are going through since you just watched it. If I recall, yes - the ending was bittersweet for sure. I had also researched on the actual events of this time and realized what had truly happened.
Still, I feel this drama is so well done and executed - nothing even today even comes close, or maybe a little. The heartbreak part - I feel was minor, compared to the joy that this drama brought me and I hope others as well. I am not disregarding the sad part - but then it was spelled out in the finale episode and concluded in few minutes, that in comparison to the funny, action, political aspects of the drama, I was able to overcome the former.
I hope you to remember this drama for the good happy aspects, more than the sad one. And end up enjoying it or rewatching it time and again (I still do!)
Lol, I think the scene of sneaking into the palace in JOL was more exciting and believable.
No worries, its not a late reply. This is beauty of messaging online - we can always catchup and reply to a thread no matter how long has it been๐
Your explanation makes me want to watch JOL - but I think I will wait. LOZH was good but not great for me, so I will wind down a bit before taking on a drama of similar genre. Plus, it has another season - which I just checked will be out by 2026 ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ - Guess will wait a while before starting it then!
(I actually have checked it out when checking C-dramas, it is always on top of the list - Top C-drama List on MDL. Also the ML looks good so that was also a bonus reason ๐)
I had to really think about it! Especially since I enjoy doing many things, but what do I enjoy solo made me pause…
Hey M! Thanks for sharing, you have some incredible solo-activities, that am sure others would also love to try. I for one do love and practice 2 and 4, will definitely see to try the others too. I wish I could hear the birds too - but where I stay it is a concrete jungle so hardly any birds - but your point makes me think I should go for a nature trail this weekend maybe! ๐
And yes, doesn't it really catch you by surprise when you are asked to share solo-activities? We all might be doing it, and never really think too much about it ๐
This is such an exciting cast - can't wait to see this drama, when it starts! ๐ Most of my favorite artists are in it together - would be such a treat ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
So any man that even looks at a woman and treats her with respect is cheating? I don't think so. It doesn't mean…
Hey - thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. How it translated from something fictional to a personal attack on me is beyond me ๐ but am happy the way I am - and you can speculate however you want about my life from a random comment. My question was more on the lines on why this was portrayed hinted?
Anyways - I did get my answer from another MDL-er which was more helpful unlike your cross-questions and analysis of my thinking.
I understand this better now - that it is more of an entitlement that the Queen felt, and not from KD's side, though like you also said it was weird for not keeping a strict line inbetween given he is being again and again mentioned as someone who followed the rules.
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W and Extraordinary You - are other examples - but only for the entering a fictional world POV.
Like just imagine a very cartoon-ish version, the ladies having a showdown in heaven for KD ๐
Can someone explain - cause I found it very weird ๐
Also - I personally disregarded the negative comments before starting this drama, cause I wanted to see it for myself. Ep 1-2 were good (not great) but Ep 3 was quite meh. And again I say this because you end up comparing it to dramas of same/similar style and that is why this feels slightly weaker. I hope Ep 4 and onwards is better/improving!
So far, Iโm genuinely having a great time watching it. Itโs giving me major flashbacks to two of my absolute favoritesโโMr. Queenโ and โSplash Splash Love.โ The stories are definitely different, but I canโt help drawing a few fun parallels. Not in a bad way, though! Just one of those natural comparisons that happen when something reminds you of dramas youโve adored.
If Mr. Queen had me rolling on the floor with full-on BWAHAHAHA moments, this one is more of a soft chuckleโHEHE kind of vibe. The comedy and quirky antics are delightful, though occasionally they feel a bit over the top. But hey, itโs still early days!
One thing Iโm absolutely loving is seeing Seo Hyun in this role. This is only the second time Iโve seen herโthe first being Love and Leashes, where she totally stole my heart. And now, sheโs back to being adorable, charming, and just so captivating on screen. Canโt wait to see where her character goes next! ๐
๊ฐ์~~!! ํ์ดํ ~~!!
โฅ Bella Ciao BGM & Trivia?
Finally watching this in 2025 (Better Late than Never ๐) - and I love every time Bella Ciao theme music starts playing when our Bokja Club members are up to something. Tbh, I got to know of the song only cause of La Casa De Papel (Money Heist) which released in Dec 2017. Realized that this drama had released in Oct/Nov 2017, and so technically used the song before
โฅ My Man, Lee Jun Young:
How cute is he in this drama! ๐ He was just 20 when this drama aired ๐ฅน He plays a pookie/country guy version mostly in this drama but can see the streaks of a serious/cold face that we now know him to have also shows up time and again. He is too talented, and no matter how many times and how many roles I see him in - always love everything about him!
โฅ Kim Bo Ra playing Baek Seo Yeon:
I really don't like a character like Seo Yeon. I know she is acting out due to some deep-level hurt that she is enduring, but still. Simply rude and not really any addition to the main plot (at least so far). Add to the fact that I have only other seen her in another work - Love and Leashes, where there too she played a rude (almost cruel/expecting royal treatment) character. Could be some of the bias from that character creeping in here too - but even if I try to forget it, I simply would have liked had this character been done differently. Makes you feel angry for no reason.
Funny Thought:
Lee Jun Young's character is somewhat interested in Kim Bo Ra's character here, or rather there are no other choices otherwise. It made me think - he pursued her so hard - that she ended up being his ex-girlfriend in Love and Leashes ๐ I am weirdly joining the dots between these two! ๐๐๐
Though am surprised - but I can understand what you are going through since you just watched it. If I recall, yes - the ending was bittersweet for sure. I had also researched on the actual events of this time and realized what had truly happened.
Still, I feel this drama is so well done and executed - nothing even today even comes close, or maybe a little. The heartbreak part - I feel was minor, compared to the joy that this drama brought me and I hope others as well. I am not disregarding the sad part - but then it was spelled out in the finale episode and concluded in few minutes, that in comparison to the funny, action, political aspects of the drama, I was able to overcome the former.
I hope you to remember this drama for the good happy aspects, more than the sad one. And end up enjoying it or rewatching it time and again (I still do!)
Your explanation makes me want to watch JOL - but I think I will wait. LOZH was good but not great for me, so I will wind down a bit before taking on a drama of similar genre. Plus, it has another season - which I just checked will be out by 2026 ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ - Guess will wait a while before starting it then!
(I actually have checked it out when checking C-dramas, it is always on top of the list - Top C-drama List on MDL. Also the ML looks good so that was also a bonus reason ๐)
Thanks again for sharing the details!
And yes, doesn't it really catch you by surprise when you are asked to share solo-activities? We all might be doing it, and never really think too much about it ๐
Most of my favorite artists are in it together - would be such a treat ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Anyways - I did get my answer from another MDL-er which was more helpful unlike your cross-questions and analysis of my thinking.
Sharing it in case you'd also like to read: https://kisskh.at/56835-cang-hai-xi-lin#comment-22331876
๐๏ธโฎ๏ธโ๐ป#Peace
I understand this better now - that it is more of an entitlement that the Queen felt, and not from KD's side, though like you also said it was weird for not keeping a strict line inbetween given he is being again and again mentioned as someone who followed the rules.
I understand how you have worded it "For elite/royal families, they don't care if the other person is married. they take b/c they felt entitled"
Just that it would a bloodbath had this happened in today's era - but yes, I see the point now.