Reviews

An underrated masterpiece

Not many people liked the first episode, but it was a different case for me. I feel that it perfectly encapsulates Gyosan's story before he time-travelled and the kind of person he is—someone who strives to break existing rules to make the world a fairer place. It's evident that he was able to be outspoken with his opinions because of his noble birth. When the other characters, like the children, acted comfortably around him, it was they who were scolded instead. I believe this small detail highlights the power imbalance between those of noble lineage and the commoners very effectively.Yi-cheom's character was also a great addition. The actor did a remarkable job portraying the role of a cold-hearted noble who doesn’t believe in equality and values pre-existing traditions over integration. I also appreciate how the creators of the show depict the nature of the relationship between Yi-cheom and Mae-chang, the graceful entertainer.The first episode piqued my interest, and I can’t help but rewatch it, especially that one scene where Yi-cheom confronts Mae-chang after discovering that she was the one who warned Gyosan about his plan.Mae-chang was such a refreshing character to see, and I hope we get to witness more of her development in the future. She is already portrayed as a remarkably strong woman. Her willingness to do good despite the unfair treatment towards gisaengs like her in Joseon is a brilliant plot point.Since Eun-sil's character is just being introduced, it's too early to make a full judgment. However, from the brief screentime, we can tell that her character is another formidable woman who doesn’t tolerate injustice. Her decision to stand up for the harassment her female coworker faced from someone of a higher social standing was truly uplifting.This drama has been such a lighthearted watch. The shot of Eun-sil returning home from the company dinner was beautifully framed, and I couldn’t help but replay it.I have high hopes since the first episode was executed so well.Each rewatch just gets better.

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Vapid, shallow and annoying

It's not the first time I discovered that a show can be both boring and irritating - these two qualities are not mutually exclusive (as one might think). Here it's mainly the story (or the excuse for it) responsible for the boring part: it's BL fluff with no substance, no actual problems that need solving, no relatability either - it's escapism in its purest yet dullest form. I'd say the story and performances are equally responsible for how superficial it all feels. A good performance can elevate a weaker story and/or an underwritten character - here we have only bad performances: plastic, fake and inept. What annoyed me were the clumsy and dumb attempts at comedy; without them this episode would just be a boring piece of BL about nothing - with them it got even worse than the original series.

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Lágrimas de Conforto

Sinto como se a personagem Geum Myeong tivesse sido escrita para mim, como se, de certa forma, eu fosse ela. Não que sejamos iguais, mas parecidas. Ver aquilo que está guardado no meu coração e momentos que espero viver ao lado daqueles que amo enche meus olhos de lágrimas, que não consigo conter e apenas deixo rolar. Que momento e que família! A presença dos pais faz uma diferença enorme e é a mais importante no crescimento de uma criança. Aquele lugar de apoio e um porto seguro para voltar. Derramo inúmeras lágrimas, mas sinto meu coração reconfortado. A vida deles teve diversas dificuldades, e ver a felicidade deles, nem que seja por cinco minutos de tela, me deixa radiante.

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Amor pela metade

Quando os pais sabem, eles sabem. A dor de Ae Sun e Gwan Sik ao verem a filha em um ambiente com pessoas que não gostam dela machuca seus corações, porque sabem a filha que criaram e o quanto ela é preciosa para eles.Por mais que Geum Myeong e Yeong Beom se amassem e o término tenha doído, o amor não era suficiente nem forte o bastante. Da mesma forma que a família de Gwan Sik se intrometeu incansavelmente em sua relação com Ae Sun, a família de Yeong Beom fez o mesmo.A diferença? Um amava sua esposa mais do que tudo e a colocava como prioridade, enquanto o outro deixava a namorada ouvir poucas e boas da própria mãe.Conclusão: Gênesis 2:24, o princípio básico de um casamento que deu certo no primeiro casal e falhou no segundo. Nem sempre seu primeiro amor será o amor da sua vida.

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