The storyline was well written and beautifuly interpreted. As it is based on an old Korean folk story, it started to interest me even more, beacause those kind of stories I love the most.
Actors were amazing; every one of them so alive in their roles. The three main actors did especially good job, because you could just immerse yourself in their acting, and enjoy the whole time.
Music was beautiful, and appropriate for the plot. I immediately downloaded the OST and am stuck with it, repeating it over and over again.
The funny thing is, when you watch a lot of historical dramas, you can hear that there are some melodies that repeat but are changed a bit, so you can reminiscence on other dramas too.
All in all, I give the Ballad of Seo Dong/Seo Dong Yo, a pure 10/10, because I will definitely watch it again some day, and enjoy in it like I am watching it for the first time.
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The relationship between the two main roles is constructed so well although the basis on real historical personalities.
I liked to watch the representation of historical personalities and events in a drama and to see the particular entertainment aspects: suspense, romance, strategy, ...
The casting did a good job to deliver the emotions of the characters and making the story more captivating. The viewer is going to be curious on the development of the events and the individuals.
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It is brilliantly written,
I tells us about: love, greed, loyalty, betrayal, reasons, excuses, purpose, failures, success, discipleship, leadership, camaraderie , friendship, negotiation, submission, wisdom, foolishness, politics, life, death, struggles,rewards, etc etc etc.
I understood everything the writer was trying to show, of course with the help of the brilliant actors,everyone in the drama was consistent in their acting. Seeing Jo Hyun Jae's smile makes it even more worth watching.
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Worst part is, right when you reach the happy resolution of all conflicts, they ruin the ending by trying to make it tragic and serious. Sheesh! I cannot believe the writer of this drama is the same person who wrote Queen Seon Deok, which is near flawless in every aspect.
The saving grace of this drama are Lee Bo Young as Princess Seonhwa, Ryu Jin as Giroo and Heo Young Ran as Princess Wooyoung (she, specially, shows astonishing character growth and integrity towards the end and does a fine job) who instill some vigour into a lifeless drama with their nuanced performances.
Otherwise this is simply a terrible drama. I hope the folksong 'Ballad of Seo Dong' is dramatized again by a better production house with more talented writers who shun mindless cliches and actors who can translate this extremely powerful story of forbidden love into a worthwhile onscreen adaptation.
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I actually liked the overall plot of the series. The acting was good as well, but I felt that it was just too long for a series that was this slow. Lastly, I’m a sucker for historical romance and this seemed to have that sweetness to it. But that was stretch as well.
For my romantics or happy ending lovers be warned. Some would say bitter sweet, but some would also call it said. After that many episodes I expected better but nope. It was terrible, but it’s definitely a filler series.
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Not quite there...
The drama had one of the worst introductions out there. You can never expect anyone to be interested after watching the first 4 episodes. As if they were purposefully made to push viewers away. Anyway, the drama had some brilliant and creative moments at times but all of that was overshadowed by the dominant hot garbage moments. You may expect something worse than Oblivion NPC's level of dialogue and directing. All of the three male leads sucked and disappointed. There was a big massive slump between episodes 35-45 that was rough to get through. Villains and ending were meh.Was this review helpful to you?
Еще я ожидала историю непростого царствования короля Му, а получила долгую и трудную дорогу к этому самому царствованию.
Но интересно было то, что в начале повествование было сосредоточено на мастеровых людях, не так часто встречается эта часть народа, любопытно было наблюдать за пытливыми умами и кто поистине двигает прогрессом, и почему он (прогресс) так медленно продвигается.
История же развивается во все еще относительном спокойном противостоянии Пэчке и Силла, они еще не враги, но уже и не друзья. Хотя именно на это время и выпал брак силланской принцессы и короля Пэкче. По некоторым летописям была такая принцесса, мать последнего короля Пэкче, Ыйчжи - сестра ли Сондок или не сестра - показания разнятся.
По хроникам царь Му правил лет 40 и многое сделал для своего народа, но процесс распада было уже не остановить и его сын оказался последним царем государства Пэкче. Но это уже совсем другая история.
По актерам, понравилась игра мужской половины: Чо Хён Чжэ смотрелся получше, чем в "Дочь короля, Су Бэк Хян", ну, наверное, ему было что играть. Рю Джин выдал сильную драму в "предательской" роли. Очень понравился Ли Чхан Хун в роли Мастера, жалко, что он сейчас редко играет. А вот с женским кастом повезло меньше: Ли Бо Ён была неудачна, может исторички это не ее. А остальные мелькали фоном. Хотя была и Солли в детском касте и даже Гу Хе Сон на третъестепенной роли (до Цветочков еще долгих 4 года).
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