História emocionante. Fotografia linda. Músicas que te prendem. Emoção em todo lugar.
Entrou para a minha lista de favoritos com toda a certeza! Comecei a assistir com nenhuma pretensão, mas logo fui captada pelo o enredo, história e personagens. Amei o fato de eles darem forma não somente aos personagens principais, mas também aos secundários que roubavam a cena em qualquer momento que apareciam!Cada cena e simbolismo foram trabalhados tão excepcionalmente no decorrer da história, que mesmo os telespectadores que não são coreanos (como eu), podem identificar e sentir o sentimento de revolução. Admito que chorei de soluçar no último episódio, mas o meu coração tem a vontade de assistir de novo e de novo. Eu gostaria de esquecer todas as cenas para poder revê-las e poder sentir todas as emoções como se fossem novas novamente.
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MUST WATCH DRAMA
If you haven’t watch this drama then you don’t need to consider it at all anymore, just WATCH IT !! You’ll never disappointedI have watch k-drama for 10 years and this drama is my TOP 1 on list.
I write this review after I watch this drama like 4 times and it always make me cry whenever I watch this.
Waitind Kim Eunsook’s masterpiece, eventhough after this drama she has one drama starred by Lee Minho but I think that this is the best so far, thankyou kim eunsook for writing such a masterpiece ❤️❤️
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The drama has no KISSING scenes but oh my gosh they got to pull off the chemistry of the leads and the side couples so good. Loudly crying face I heard that Kim Eun Sook had help in writing this drama and I truly applaud for the Mr. Sunshine crew and cast.
The OST was also amazing and it was so unique. I also liked how the drama didn’t just revolve around a love story but it also incorporated patriotism and nationalism. So many characters were beautifully flawed that’ll make you love them even more.
I’m so glad that they made this drama somehow empowering for women. I felt like any time, I could practice fencing or even holding a gun. They gave off such strong female characters that you’ll love and admire so much.
LET ME ALSO INCLUDE THE CINEMATOGRAPHY. Yes, it’s so beautiful. It’s like an overlapping scenery between the modern and the old age of Korea and it’s just so unique to my eyes.
The drama had flaws (since I don’t believe there’s a what you call a PERFECT drama since there’s always room for improvement) like it’s a slow pace, but I’m glad it improved as through the episodes.
This drama was so beautiful, once again. The ratings are well deserved. Watch this drama my dear moots, it’s beautifully painful but worth it.
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One of the best kdramas out there
This is my first review here and I just gotta say, this drama is amazing. I know that not everyone will enjoy this but I can assure that it's worth watching for many people. It's also a very sad drama so if you hate that then this probably isn't for you. In the first episode I actually dropped it cause it was very boring but after giving it another chance, it ended up becoming my top fav kdramas. There's not much to say about this drama except that it's great and I suggest you shouldn't have too much expectations to it. You also have to be very patient because this drama is slow at first, but it gets better and better each episode. Overall, I love this drama and I can pretty much recommend it to anyone!!Was this review helpful to you?
dont judge a drama by its actors
Okay, first of all I’m like “omg the male lead is like way older than the female lead”BUT I suddenly decided to watch this drama after reading the reviews here. Ngl, everyone like this drama so much. (now i know why huhuhu)
The first episode kinda slow but then things got more and more interesting with every episodes. Istg, I cried thru out watching this whole drama.
AND I LOVEEEEE THE WAY THE LEADS ARE POTRAYING THEIR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER ><
THE SCRIPT WAS AMAZINGGG AND THE CINEMATOGRAPHY GOT ME HOOKED SERIOUSLY. Every scene was shot at a very nice angle was
B E A U T I F U L
I also like how every characters have a detailed story of their own like this drama shows every character’s struggles T_T
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one of the ultimate kdrama's
going into this drama I did not know what to expect, but the moment I started i could not stop myself. this drama is so so so so so so so good. every element was beautifully thought off and executed, each character was amazingly casted and 'acted as well. i'm not a fan of historical dramas but this drama holds a special place in my heart. the romance in this drama is not one that you would expect, the chemistry is amazing, very explosive. cinematography was another huge part which made this drama all the more better. it is a MUCH WATCH. there was not a second that was boring. you will express all sorts of emotions watching this drama but that's the best part, you will feel for certain characters and i just found myself being completely immersed in this drama. you will not regret watching this!Was this review helpful to you?
I'm going to admit that it took me a while to really get into it. The beginning moves like a slow history romance with no real direction. This is why it received a 9 from me. Those first twelve episodes while intriguing were nothing groundbreaking. But, If you're looking for a sappy history romance where the king falls in love with a commoner, then I suggest you move on. This drama is for strong willed rebels who are willing to be inspired to action!
The last twelve episodes however were the most gripping, tragic, moving and impactful i've ever seen a K-Drama.
The acting was also note worthy, when they cried, I cried. During the good times, I laughed. They drew me into their story and made me root for a country i've never even set foot in. Yes, the real main character of this was Joseon and really made me think about the history of current day South-Korea.
The story, acting, music, cinematography, editing, bromance, sis-mance? Are all top notch in my opinion. This story ramps up pretty quickly without leaving you bored at any step of the way. The villains didn't quite get the torture I thought they deserved but also, sometimes, the bad guys win in the end.
Despite it's flaws this is hands down the best K-drama I've watched in recent times. Only watch if you've got the heart to steel back tears, Impressive control for your anger and the open-mind to feel compassion for what others have gone through.
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Mesmerizing
This is my second time watching it. I think its better this time because all the anxiousness is gone (I know who lives and dies) and now I can just relax and enjoy it as it unfolds.Lee Byung Hun is one of my favorite ML’s and he doesn’t fail to highly succeed in mesmerizing us this series. I had not seen Kim Tae Ri (FL) before and I thought she was just great. Actually, everyone of the actors and actresses are just fabulous in their roles and one is able to connect to each one emotionally and feel what they are feeling at that moment.
I would like to add my two cents worth about the controversy over the ML being so much older than the FL. I think maybe younger viewers might not readily figure out the dynamics of why it was cast this way so I thought I’d explain. The FL is very mature. She is not only well educated, especially for that time when women were not permitted access to education and the outer world, but she is also a Freedom Fighter. She is intelligent and she simply isn’t going to be attracted to someone her age. We can see that in her disdain for the SML. But the ML is extremely accomplished in all facets of life…his demeanor is one of tremendous self confidence and she is drawn to that more than just him being physically attractive. A notable quote by the FL…If a man cannot keep a promise to a woman….what can he keep? This shows how important Honor and Loyalty is to the FL.
I can highly relate to this situation as this has been my life story. I have lived in the wilderness a lot of my life. I was accomplished at many things when younger, including martial arts. I simply could not relate to someone my own age. I ended up marrying two times, both men were much older than me…..one 26 years older, the other 20. For me a relationship is not so much about love, although that is important, but more about respecting my partner for his own accomplishments which I require to be many. The FL proves this is also how she views a potential partner. She isn’t interested in daily Korean life, she wants to be a mover and shaker and is likewise drawn to someone else who is also that way.
So I give Kudos to casting for including this wonderful dynamic - rarely seen in KDramas. The story moves along swiftly and I thoroughly enjoyed the time that was shown where she was training to be a Freedom Fighter. She is that perfect combination of being tough as nails, but not emotionally stunted…..she lets her guard down when she knows she can trust someone.
Honorable mention certainly goes to Choi Moo Sung (her mentor) - he always nails a character. Of course we must mention Yoo Yeon Seok (Dong Mae the Samurai). He is just breathtaking in this role - certainly one of his finest roles. You just breathe in his pain, his confusion and despair and embrace the choices he makes as he emotionally matures through the series.
Surprisingly there are a lot of very funny moments in this tragedy series. Often provided by Il-Sik, the trader. For instance he is asked what his name means. His friend says Hope. Il Sik shakes his head and says no, it means never skip a meal. Later on he is trying to explain to a lady gambler why she isn’t having any luck as a gambler. He says to her “In a game, if you can’t figure out who is being hustled, its probably you”. Between his witty sayings and his funny facial expressions, he brings a light heart to a heavy drama.
Lastly Byun Yo Han (SML) does a really wonderful job. You can’t stand him in the beginning and cry for him in the ending. I don’t really consider this a spoiler statement…..most of us who are long time watchers of Sageuk know the SML never has a happy ending.
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Utterly destroyed
I actually died with them. Yes, I did. I am utterly destroyed and can only feel agony, my head hurts. This was absolutely amazing. I liked how this show gave us different angles on how each character questions their own identity and nationality, where they belong to or not. I loved how Ae Sin represented Korea, and how Hui Seong, Eugene and Dong Mae stood for the different relationships they have with their country. The cinematography, OST, acting – it was all so splendid and rich, an absolute delight to watch this show. The simple, quiet things between Eugene and Ae Sin, how their actions spoke louder than words. Their relationship was always at its best when it was just the two, enjoying mundane things. Sometimes, the show could be a little slow, and I also didn’t quite understand Kudo Hina as a character to be honest. But overall, this was amazing. But I still have a headache…Was this review helpful to you?
First Kdrama I watched and just one of the best shows I've seen period.
Goddamn this show is fantastic. The characters, story, acting, action everything is just so well done. Such great production values and cinematography. I can't speak too specifically on the show since it's been a while since I've seen it but it has still strongly stuck with me. I absolutely loved how Eugene's and Koe Ae - shin's relationship developed, their romance was beautiful. All the supporting characters are strong. Eugene's confrontation of the people who wronged him as a child was great and what a great performance by Lee Byung-hun, the boy who plays him as a kid also does a wonderful job. I do remember finding the Samurai guy to be a little too edgy sometimes but he has a great story nonetheless.As far as re watch value goes, I would watch it again but some of it is pretty sad so maybe one day.
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It Is My New Favorite Kdrama
I am not going to lie, I probably will NOT watch it again EVEN THOUGH it's my favorite. If you have been a long time kdrama fan, you know how TVN is. Not only is this a TVN show but also a historical drama so you know they are not afraid to kill some characters. It is a heartbreaking story but more than that, it is just so beautiful to watch. It is a real masterpiece. The visuals are appealing and the storyline is interesting. I love how well written the characters are and their relationship with each other. I can say this is one of the best kdrama I have ever watched. You are going to be deeply attached to all the characters and that is the reason why you might cry the most. Everything is great but I still think it will hurt me if I rewatch it.Was this review helpful to you?
An Epic Story of Love and Sacrifice
This drama affected me more than any I have ever seen. The acting and story fit together perfectly.I was brought to tears multiple times; tears of joy, rage, and love. All of the actors and actresses moved me with their performances. The story illustrates the tragic history of Japan and Korea. This is must see drama in my humble opinion.
I wish this series could be successfully adapted to a full length movie with international distribution.
Kudos to the wonderful actors and producers of this magnificent story.
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