Comic character becoming serious? As funny as Mr. Choi is, he proved to be very serious since the beginning. I think that instead of hinting at him as who he was in the past, they hinted at him as a key character throrought the whole drama. Remember the domestic violence case at the beginning? He's the one who made the culprit confess with a switch of facial expression that gave me goosebumps. That moment I knew I had to keep an eye on him. That was when he ceased to be just a funny character. Other prosecutors had lots of screentime too (that's why we were fooled, maybe) but none of them gave the same vibe. And I always felt the 'friendship' between him and attorney Lee was not normal at all and involved a big secret. Also, I would have probably felt the same about the surprising twist if this only was not a pre-produced drama. Since there was no hint I would probably feel like they added it to keep the raitings up. But this kind of action is very risky (since you are "fooling" the audience) and you need to know how the drama is doing before. But the shooting for this drama already ended when they aired the first episode, so there's no way this plot twist was added with that thought in mind. Also, the deserter's brother was one of the main characters, I've never ever thought about the writers not revealing him, he needed to appear sooner or later, else he wouldn't have much screentime or influence in the main leads life. That's why I think there was no addition to the original script. There's no way the writer didn't think about revealing deserter's brother (why showing him sending money to Jae Chan, then? That was an HINT he was not just in the past and that he would've been revealed!) Instead, I think the aim of the writer was for the viewer to bond with a character we would've probably "resent", so that when the bomb dropped, we would feel relieved and assured instead of reluctant in accepting him. As for me, it was nice to see an unexpected twist with no hints, most of the time the main leads are looking for the missing people in the puzzle, that leads to hints and theories that sometimes end up ruining the whole thing. I personally took it as a refeshing way to surprise the audience. But I understand that some people would see this twist strangely since it was so sudden. Guess it depends from what you are expecting from the show :)
As I said to Hela in a comment below, I'm looking for the song she is asking for too (the one that during the…
I tried to search the song lyrics but nothing came out... I guess both the songs will be part of the ost so we have to wait.... I'm so happy to know someone does appreciate those songs, as far one of the best things about this drama!
he's definitely connected to the soldier somehow, maybe he helped him escape or something
Uhm, maybe I should watch the episode again, they seemed two different pesons to me. However me too, I think Woo Tak is not the deserter's brother, but I think there's a connection between him and that case. Probably not to the extent to make Woo Tak the bad guy, since he's in the "good team". I think he's just part of something bigger concerning his family and the deserter incident. Also, we can't forget that Woo Tak was only a child at the time.
(No, they're not. I saw you replied just because I was scrolling the comment section... Is it the same for you?)
That empty fridge is bothering so much... Either he's not a 3rd generation only son (I don't believe so) or he ran away from home or his parents kicked him out to protect him from revealing his secret? I'm pretty sure he's involved in the soldier case that caused both main leads's fathers deaths. Maybe he's involved in some corruption case because of that. (Like the soldier was his family and he covered up for him or something , but being his family rich they had the power to hide the whole thing.... or he became a policeman after running away from home to make up for his "sins"...? ) Don't know, I just hope he's not going to be unforgivable. The only thing I know is that I couldn't see that coming. I'm really amused at how this drama uses nice looking characters to reveal shady personalities.
At this point I'm kind of curious to know if the coffee girl would join the team. Based on Woo Tak's thoughts, she felt the burn after she was saved by Hong Ju... But that way she should be in the main cast and she is not. Can't wait for the next episodes.
I really didnt like the first two episodes of this drama but since the ratings are really high and there are many…
Although I liked the first 2 episodes, I have to say they were not as good as the following, that's why I recommend it. I'm actually surprised by how well they're mixing comedy + supernatural + law. But if you're not into the genre, then you may also not like it... give it a try!
Just 2 episodes in and I'm already wishing that what Lee Yu Beom did in the past will be leaked and his life ruined. One of the worst characters, since actually these people exist in real life, but I guess that's one of the reasons why I'm enjoying it, lol.
Am I the only one that find that two adult in their 30s can't officially announce their 12yo relationship…
In my opinion it is not their agencies's fault anymore.I could understand 10 years ago, but Arashi are now considered "old", many other groups debuted, and I guess their hardcore fans are now married too. It seems strange to me Jun would renew his contract for 12 years if he really wanted to marry and he could not. I mean, I don't think there's a dating ban on his contract anymore (surely there was some years ago tho). Instead, I've been thinking their relationship is not stable, and that's why they don't say anything about it. What I mean is that they like each other but are rather busy, and probably the fact people wants them to be together makes pressure on them. So yeah, probably there's something, but I guess they'll come clear once they decide to marry, I think.
I like the idea of the drama, but the main character seems too exaggerated in expressing his feelings and also in how he deals with the girl. Almost 30 yo and looking for her and her soon-to-be husband in a motel? To do what? I hope they will fix it.
I thought it was a dramatic story, but the first 2 episodes are really fun. I feel some sadness between the two…
I agree with you about the king's past. Every problem generated from the past and the bad parenting.
It is also true as you said, that history proved Yeok became a weak king too. I have to say, however, I'm leaving out the historical truth here and I'm just focusing on the drama, and as I already said I understand where the king comes from, but if he doesn't overcome his trauma, he won't become a good king. Yes, he tried to change after Chae Kyeong's words but it lasted untill Yeok came back again. In one of the last eps the king orders to do something really cruel to commoners, just because of his anger towards his family. Is that something a king should do? To me he is slowly losing his mind...
And yes, Yeok has been lying and he's just ruining their relationship. The king told her the truth, but he's doing his business too. Why don't tell her the whole truth? Like "I tried to kill him several times out of anger" and "he's the real king"? He's just hiding the things he wants to hide too, because he knows he would be just as despicable as Yeok in her eyes. To me both the male leads have their wrongdoings.
And I'm sorry to say, even tho CK had the right to know what kind of marriage she was getting involved in, the only way she could escape it was killing herself. Women were less than 0 when it came to marriage, unless they were commoners. So even saying "no, I don't want" didn't count, as the King himself was approving.
So yeah, she'll probably blame herself when her family gets involved, but still, she didn't have choice.
Right now, both of them are behaving badly, in my opinion. But as you said, it's nice to see other pov. I think it is nice how this drama makes viewers reflect. :)
I read a lot of people say they like the king...Yeonsangun @_@ Did they totally change him for the drama? I wanna…
I agree! The actors totally made it! I started to watch because the three leads... and also, the kid actors. I didn't want them to grow up! Everyone is totally killing it!
I wish it would get the same love in Korea... but unfortunately they chose the wrong topic. :/
It would be great if their work get recognized at least in some award...
I thought it was a dramatic story, but the first 2 episodes are really fun. I feel some sadness between the two…
Well, more than selfishness, I would say, it is too much care for others (after episode 12 it will be clearer). After ep 12 it seems to me he started to want to stop the whole "treason" thing. He wants to choose love, but he can't, because all of his friends and his mother are involved.
I was thinking the same about using Chae Gyeong, but after ep 12 and reflecting over it, I changed my mind. The thing is that CG would've been unhappy anyway. If she didn't marry the prince, she would have become the king's concubine. Yeok probably knew that from the time they met at the inn. I'm sorry to say this because I know where he cames from, but the king who's sitting on the throne right now is kind of the treasoner.
Yeok will become the king and he's not usurping anything, because the throne was his from the beginning. It's written somewhere and it's official.
And if Chaegyeong had became Yeonsangun's concubine her destiny would've been unhappy anyway. Exiliated at the best, probably.
However this are only my guessings :) It may come out that he really used her.
I'm rooting for Yeok because I think he deserves to be king more than his brother (since being king is not just sitting there trying to scheme how to kill your brother with a concubine and a minister, but to do something for the people and the country...), even tho I understand his character seems weaker than Yeonsangun's.
I read a lot of people say they like the king...Yeonsangun @_@ Did they totally change him for the drama? I wanna…
ahahah I love LDG looks too, that's why I was so excited to see him in this drama! I agree it totally suits his crazyness!
Well, I'm not even siding with Yeok right now since I'm not totally liking his behavior. But at least, he worries for his friends and he always showed simphaty towards people. That's why he has the right to be king.
The king... doesn't have the will to act like a king, but just to be one.
I read a lot of people say they like the king...Yeonsangun @_@ Did they totally change him for the drama? I wanna…
Well...They changed him a lot, but I think it's not at Yi Bang Won level.
Let's just say that they made him look pitiful. At the same time, they made Jungjong look not totally trustable or right (It seems like Jungjong's reasons and will are too weak and he's trapped in other's thirst of power). So I guess that's why people are rooting for Yeonsangun.
But honestly I don't understand why. Even tho I pity their broken brotherhood, I could never root for Yeonsangun here. One could maybe understand his will of power, but still... he's a cruel person even in the drama. Since first episodes there's something off, but there's a point where he proves to be not a nice person at all.
(Yeok is not doing very well, but at least he's a good person.)
Anyway it totally depends from your own point of view.
As another comment already said, if you see it out of the historical context which you are used to, characters are enjoyable and make perfect sense in the drama. I appreciate the way they tried to 'explain' also a bad character without make the good one too big of a hero. But at the same time, I think what people are getting wrong is the fact that they're justifying him. I feel it's not justifying, more like explaining, maybe, As I already said, to me, Yeonsangun is despicable also in the drama.
I thought it was a dramatic story, but the first 2 episodes are really fun. I feel some sadness between the two…
Dynamics between the brothers will totally break your heart. Not just because of feelings, but because you watch the whole thing already knowing there's no way out.
And well, even tho the personalities are kind of softer than historical ones (Yeonsangun was such a bad and crazy person he's not even recognized as a king in history) I suppose the end of the drama will be tragic as well. :(
As funny as Mr. Choi is, he proved to be very serious since the beginning.
I think that instead of hinting at him as who he was in the past, they hinted at him as a key character throrought the whole drama. Remember the domestic violence case at the beginning? He's the one who made the culprit confess with a switch of facial expression that gave me goosebumps. That moment I knew I had to keep an eye on him. That was when he ceased to be just a funny character. Other prosecutors had lots of screentime too (that's why we were fooled, maybe) but none of them gave the same vibe. And I always felt the 'friendship' between him and attorney Lee was not normal at all and involved a big secret.
Also, I would have probably felt the same about the surprising twist if this only was not a pre-produced drama. Since there was no hint I would probably feel like they added it to keep the raitings up. But this kind of action is very risky (since you are "fooling" the audience) and you need to know how the drama is doing before. But the shooting for this drama already ended when they aired the first episode, so there's no way this plot twist was added with that thought in mind. Also, the deserter's brother was one of the main characters, I've never ever thought about the writers not revealing him, he needed to appear sooner or later, else he wouldn't have much screentime or influence in the main leads life. That's why I think there was no addition to the original script. There's no way the writer didn't think about revealing deserter's brother (why showing him sending money to Jae Chan, then? That was an HINT he was not just in the past and that he would've been revealed!)
Instead, I think the aim of the writer was for the viewer to bond with a character we would've probably "resent", so that when the bomb dropped, we would feel relieved and assured instead of reluctant in accepting him.
As for me, it was nice to see an unexpected twist with no hints, most of the time the main leads are looking for the missing people in the puzzle, that leads to hints and theories that sometimes end up ruining the whole thing. I personally took it as a refeshing way to surprise the audience.
But I understand that some people would see this twist strangely since it was so sudden. Guess it depends from what you are expecting from the show :)
I'm so happy to know someone does appreciate those songs, as far one of the best things about this drama!
(No, they're not. I saw you replied just because I was scrolling the comment section... Is it the same for you?)
I'm pretty sure he's involved in the soldier case that caused both main leads's fathers deaths. Maybe he's involved in some corruption case because of that. (Like the soldier was his family and he covered up for him or something , but being his family rich they had the power to hide the whole thing.... or he became a policeman after running away from home to make up for his "sins"...? ) Don't know, I just hope he's not going to be unforgivable.
The only thing I know is that I couldn't see that coming.
I'm really amused at how this drama uses nice looking characters to reveal shady personalities.
I'm actually surprised by how well they're mixing comedy + supernatural + law. But if you're not into the genre, then you may also not like it... give it a try!
To combine them, my favorite thing to do in Korea is walking in Myeongdong. ♥
It is also true as you said, that history proved Yeok became a weak king too. I have to say, however, I'm leaving out the historical truth here and I'm just focusing on the drama, and as I already said I understand where the king comes from, but if he doesn't overcome his trauma, he won't become a good king. Yes, he tried to change after Chae Kyeong's words but it lasted untill Yeok came back again. In one of the last eps the king orders to do something really cruel to commoners, just because of his anger towards his family. Is that something a king should do? To me he is slowly losing his mind...
And yes, Yeok has been lying and he's just ruining their relationship. The king told her the truth, but he's doing his business too. Why don't tell her the whole truth? Like "I tried to kill him several times out of anger" and "he's the real king"? He's just hiding the things he wants to hide too, because he knows he would be just as despicable as Yeok in her eyes. To me both the male leads have their wrongdoings.
And I'm sorry to say, even tho CK had the right to know what kind of marriage she was getting involved in, the only way she could escape it was killing herself. Women were less than 0 when it came to marriage, unless they were commoners. So even saying "no, I don't want" didn't count, as the King himself was approving.
So yeah, she'll probably blame herself when her family gets involved, but still, she didn't have choice.
Right now, both of them are behaving badly, in my opinion. But as you said, it's nice to see other pov. I think it is nice how this drama makes viewers reflect. :)
I wish it would get the same love in Korea... but unfortunately they chose the wrong topic. :/
It would be great if their work get recognized at least in some award...
I was thinking the same about using Chae Gyeong, but after ep 12 and reflecting over it, I changed my mind. The thing is that CG would've been unhappy anyway. If she didn't marry the prince, she would have become the king's concubine. Yeok probably knew that from the time they met at the inn. I'm sorry to say this because I know where he cames from, but the king who's sitting on the throne right now is kind of the treasoner.
Yeok will become the king and he's not usurping anything, because the throne was his from the beginning. It's written somewhere and it's official.
And if Chaegyeong had became Yeonsangun's concubine her destiny would've been unhappy anyway. Exiliated at the best, probably.
However this are only my guessings :) It may come out that he really used her.
I'm rooting for Yeok because I think he deserves to be king more than his brother (since being king is not just sitting there trying to scheme how to kill your brother with a concubine and a minister, but to do something for the people and the country...), even tho I understand his character seems weaker than Yeonsangun's.
Well, I'm not even siding with Yeok right now since I'm not totally liking his behavior. But at least, he worries for his friends and he always showed simphaty towards people. That's why he has the right to be king.
The king... doesn't have the will to act like a king, but just to be one.
Let's just say that they made him look pitiful. At the same time, they made Jungjong look not totally trustable or right (It seems like Jungjong's reasons and will are too weak and he's trapped in other's thirst of power). So I guess that's why people are rooting for Yeonsangun.
But honestly I don't understand why. Even tho I pity their broken brotherhood, I could never root for Yeonsangun here. One could maybe understand his will of power, but still... he's a cruel person even in the drama. Since first episodes there's something off, but there's a point where he proves to be not a nice person at all.
(Yeok is not doing very well, but at least he's a good person.)
Anyway it totally depends from your own point of view.
As another comment already said, if you see it out of the historical context which you are used to, characters are enjoyable and make perfect sense in the drama. I appreciate the way they tried to 'explain' also a bad character without make the good one too big of a hero. But at the same time, I think what people are getting wrong is the fact that they're justifying him. I feel it's not justifying, more like explaining, maybe, As I already said, to me, Yeonsangun is despicable also in the drama.
And well, even tho the personalities are kind of softer than historical ones (Yeonsangun was such a bad and crazy person he's not even recognized as a king in history) I suppose the end of the drama will be tragic as well. :(