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Kate_735
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Nov 22, 2023
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Stunning Series!


This series was stunningly good with a tight, tight script, an amazing cast, and ample thrills and chills for every romance junkie anywhere. I began it on a whim, because at the time of this review...I was bored waiting for the next episode of Reborn Rich.
I thought "oh what the heck, I will watch 15 minutes of it" and just like that... I was hooked! It was so good, that I could barely enjoy it for thinking oh, no...I have to wait 5 more days for this? You have got to be kidding me!
At first .....it began rather typically, so I was thinking ...ahhh, yeah...so what?
And then...bam...just like that ...I was hooked and frantically began flipping to see....
how many episodes are released so far? Whoa...how many minutes are left in this episode?
You know the feeling, right? When you don't want it to end? When it hits you right in the heart and it feels oh ...so...right.
That is the good stuff.... the stuff of dreams.

Things I Loved:

I loved The Cast:
Kim Young Dae was so perfect for this role, it would be impossible for anyone else to embody it. This guy deserves serious props and not just because he looks good..although can I interrupt this highbrow review to say... how much I love it when he takes off his shirt in this one...ahem...sorry, but seriously... he can act his socks off and after a few more challenging roles he will be a powerhouse someday, I am expecting big things from him.
And Kim Woo Seok...
Does it get any better than this? He was sooo good in this role, that I loved it when he came on the screen. A total delight to watch him in action. So both male leads were exceptional, for reasons unrelated to shirts.
And Park Ju Hyun...
Wow, I loved her! At first I worried her character was one dimensional. Again, I thought hummm...rather typical.
But it didn't take long ...for me to sit up and say ...oh my...this girl is incredible. She was a fascinating study..to see how she looked/behaved differently depending on each scene. I know that sounds weird, so let me explain it like this. At the very end of the second episode, there is a clip of her in what looks like hunting gear, I swear you could look at her in that clip and do a double take. She was intriguing as heck and......I adored her. So if impassive, expressionless leads are your pet peeve,
well, you won't find that here. Lol.
This series had a very solid cast, with truly exceptional talent and at the time of this review..our ML's had just won well deserved awards for this series. They were a delight to watch but wow, were they ever given roles that fit them perfectly.

I Loved The Script:
I can't remember a series where the script has so consistently delivered as this one has. Not one episode was a disappointment. That is a rarity. As I watched other series during the lengthy wait for this one, I realized just how often the scriptwriters disappoint us. There will be a great episode and then a not so great one. It is inconsistently good.

I Loved The Pace:
This series presented the romantic angle differently. Rather than stringing the viewer along for 10 episodes leading up to a single kiss, they have chosen to keep us intrigued and engaged using two things:
First, they used a more daring dialog that was fresh and enticing. Words matter, and when they are provocative and used well they add excitement to a scene. When the dialog is spot on as it was here....it is tantalizing.
Secondly: They generously used intimate moments to keep the viewer engaged.
Instead of a romantic moment here or there..they lavishly sprinkled those ah ha moments throughout.
I thought this pacing of the romance was interesting and perhaps it mimics real life better. As I thought about this..most every romantic comedy that is truly successful uses this formula.. Which means that every episode is rewatch worthy because the thrills are included in every one. This feels more satisfying to the viewer.

Conclusion: (at time of review)
Awwww, just watched the ending and wow, what a satisfying wrap up. How many endings can we say that about?
They left nothing unresolved, where justice was needed, they delivered. Nothing felt rushed and the loose ends were tied up. What a solid 10 this series was! It goes immediately in my rewatch list. I don't think you will find another RC out there like it.
It belongs in the same category as Business Proposal. Both in my view were the best in class for RC's of 2022.
This was a joy to watch, truly laugh out loud funny and catch your breath romantic.
Many thanks to the cast and everyone involved with this project...you lit up our world with your smiles and laughter. ❤️

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MaryannTeo
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Oct 13, 2023
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Overall 10
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Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

The Forbidden Marriage

Overall I do love this drama, one of the unique kind of Historical drama. All actors and actresses were good in their acting especially the Main actor and actress. Thanks to the Producer for this drama and I do really enjoy it and had watched twice for this one . The Korean Historical drama are the best so far , but this drama's story is a bit different from others. And for those who have not watch, I will encourage you to watch this one and you won't regret with such a fantastic drama full of great acting
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PHope
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Feb 25, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

Good Enough

Korean Drama " The Forbidden Marriage " is a historical romantic comedy, with a bit of political drama.

The story is acted out smoothly, with the comedy genre being strong and overflowing from the beginning to the very ending. Without overdoing it, it aided the romance and it gave a fresh twist to the story.

The romance, in addition, was sweet and enjoyable, though it started out a bit off key, with the second lead taking the lead and having more interaction with the girl compared to the king. Still, it was a nice romantic story with some melodrama to spice things up.

The palace politics were, moreover, a bit on the low tempo, there to make things more dramatic, but not the main focus of the drama.

The performances, finally, were all enjoyable by everyone in the cast.

So, overall, eight out of ten.

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Dropped 6/12
Kaniz Mim
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Jan 31, 2023
6 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 1.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 1.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

A big waste of time

So this drama may be good for kids .like 13/14 /15or maybe 16years old kids ..I won’t consider more than it ... first of all the male leAd . I knew him from the drama [ extraordinary you] he was not in the main cast there but I actually liked his acting .. after that i watch his drama [shooting stars shitting stars ] .. that drama was pretty good . About the female lead i knew her from the thriller drama [ mouse ] . So my impression for both leads was quite good .. that’s why i wanted to give it a try. After watching 2 episodes i was like what? Because the male leads character seems like he is still in [ shotting shats shitting star].. same to same ..i waited till episode 6 after that i dropped it . I can’t take anymore.. there was not any character development. I mean it’s a historical era drama why the heck the characters are like this ..lines , acting terrible.. specially lines.like Mr queen was also a comedy historical drama but that hits different.. i will give mr queen 10/10 compared to this .. a total waste of valuable time

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Ongoing 2/12
Panda baby
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Dec 14, 2022
2 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 7.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 8.5

A very clever made romantic comedy drama with combined themes

The most important elements in a romantic comedy is the story(setting), the characters(roles and acting) and the theme(s) of the drama(in this case traditional and modern themes combined). All of these elements have a above average score for me. Everything, except for the music, (which does set up the atmospheric tone for any drama) caught my instant attention. I found it harder to skip scenes (and I can be a very impatient viewer) and loved every minute of it, bit to bit. Even rewatched certain scenes because of the references and funny scenes. As a long experienced watcher of k-dramas(especially romcoms), I can say this is one of those iconic and timeless romcoms, just done right with the right flavor of emotion and slapstick humor. It surely will be remembered. So here is my review divided by several important elements:

1. Story

I find it a very interesting storyline and the way it was set up with the setting and the characters, it really brought everything to life. I felt sort of nostalgic because it has this feel good taste to it that reminds me of the older, more iconic romcom dramas from years before, that always remained memorable to me and gave me warm feelings. The story also has much variety in it like comedy, romance, mental issues, superstition and mystery. I look forward to how to the story will continue, but interesting it will be for sure.

2. Characters

Adore the characters, played by very favorable actors who bring their characters to life. It felt like they belong in these roles, and the actors came off authentic and pure in their acting. Until now I can see much chemistry between not just the main leads, but all the characters. I also love the backstories of the characters, they are interesting and original, maybe not too realistic but that would not make it interesting if it was. I look forward to see where it goes from here, but I am very pleased with how the characters are written and shown on screen. I do wish if I must have some criticism in this review, that the main character the king would become more dynamic and come to have more depth and variety to his role. Because in the first two episodes he seemed to be constantly the same and putting out repetitive vibes that could become tiring if it continues like this. But I have hope that this will change.

3. Style of writing and how it played out in the scenes

This sense of style is very interesting to me, it is just the perfect combination of emotional and psychological writing with humor and light hearted scenes. It brings proper balance and makes it feel well rounded and interesting to watch. I can also appreciate the humoristic parts as it makes the heavier parts lighter/ Humor is a double- edged sword in writing. Used well, it elevates your work, creating a connection between you and the reader. A connection between emotion and relatability. It’s a human element that let’s you(as a viewer) be more easily absorbed by the work. Used poorly, it becomes a burden. Because humor is subjective, there is a large risk that we as viewers just won’t get it or won’t like it. The jokes might even fly right over my head. With this drama it dit not even go there and even if I did not get the joke immediately, It was so interesting that I watched the scene again when I did get it. Because I am not korean, and not very familiar with every cinematic work from Korea, some drama’s I just do not get no matter how many times I try to watch it. But this drama does not leave many people out and made it enjoyable so that anyone could get the story(with subtitles ofcourse). Watching earlier works from the same writer can help as well, or seeing as it is an historical romcom, being familiar with the korean traditional culture and superstition can make it more enjoyable. The writing has a lot of unexpected depth to some scenes as well, which makes it feel even richer to watch. There is noting like a comfy night watching a romcom with deep emotions and hilarious moments. The lines were well understood and not too cheesy or repetitive, there was always an element of surprise and variety to what was said and what was going on. Despite the story being a romcom with over exaggerated happenings at times, the lines still felt real and authentic. It fitted the characters well. It had a very rich sense if humor, with surreal humor where it takes advantage of the audience’s expectations and perceptions, flipping them over to create unpredictability. Making use of illogical thinking, absurd characters and events and nonsensical themes. The humor here is derived from the ridiculousness and unrealistic situations created by it’s unpredictability.
Wordplay, as suggested by it’s name, is a form of wit that plays around with the meanings and ambiguities of language for humorous results.

4. What I expect from this series?

Before this came out I initially did not expect much, I did capture my attention and interest as I find these sorts of rom coms with different elements to them very interesting and watchable. I personally do not have much patience so I like that the story keeps me going and keeps my attention. I also enjoy the touch of mystery in it, and the fact that it is an extra point to it and not the main thing, but just all different kind of point brought and set up together, it is very cleverly done and enjoyable to watch. Definitely recommend this series as it is appropriate for several different genres that you may like. I expect it to be endearing and have an unpredictable ending.

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Enjoy little things
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Jan 26, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

Jolie surprise pour ce drama historique

En découvrant le synopsis, je me suis dit, tiens un drama léger et rigolo, ça va être sympa.
Et effectivement par moment, c'est léger, drôle, mais pas que !
Ce drama est un excellent mélange d'historique mais traité à la façon moderne. Plein de sujets sont abordés, de façon comique oui, mais pas seulement. Il y a des références à la vie d'aujourd'hui, des façons d'être etc... le tout imbriqué à une trame historique. C'est vraiment bien fait.
Ce drama a réussi plusieurs fois à me toucher et à être émotionnellement fort. Il y a une vraie histoire derrière tout ça, et on alterne les rires et les moments bien plus sérieux.
Les acteurs sont tous très bien, et son format court (12 épisodes) en fait un drama facile à voir. Pour moi, il est à découvrir.

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Simona Leila
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Mar 26, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 6.0

Spegnete il cervello.

Per guardare questo drama bisogna spegnere il cervello. Come tutti i drama storici che si rispettino anche qui è presente l'intrigo di corte ma è "semplice" e in realtà si indovina quasi tutto già dai primi episodi. Quindi perchè guardarlo?
In primis non ha la pretesa di essere il drama storico dell'anno ma è perfetto per staccare la spina in quanto la storia è veramente comica, mista ad un po' di drammaticità che non fa mai male e al vero amore. Questa storia nasconde anche delle chicche dietro alla commedia che mi sono piaciute, quali il superamento del lutto, il ritrovare se stessi, cosa vuol dire amare, etc etc. La protagonista è un personaggio forte che ha superato diversi ostacoli e ha cercato di sopravvivere con quello che le riusciva meglio (ovvero mentire) ma che nasconde un forte trauma, un personaggio perfetto da accoppiare con il re poichè costui debole e sconfitto ma che troverà nella protagonista un motivo per vivere. Mi sono piaciuti anche tutti (o quasi) i personaggi secondari e nonostante il drama conti solo 12 ep, sono convinta che siano stati raccontati bene. Ma vogliamo parlare dell'eunuco? Cioè XD
Gli unici due che non ho sopportato sono quella coppia di uomini single che girano attorno alla storia, francamente per me potevano anche non esistere.
Una bella sorpresa nel complesso.
Inoltre quando partiva la musica durante gli ep ero lì che pensavo: ma io ne ho già sentita una simile! Indovinate un po'? Melomance che ha cantato anche per Mr Sunshine!

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vitoria
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Feb 13, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
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Não vamos deixra de amar.

Eu amei esse final, que fofo, tanto eles cada um com seu par como o nome do livro novo e as criancinhas filhas do shin woo e dela que fofura aaaaa. Acho que desde o começo the forbidden marriage trouxe essa leveza, tanto que eu ri do começo ao fim, porque era hilário de verdade. Quero parabenizar a Ju hyun porque ela já fez outro papel que eu assisti em que era realmente engraçada e nesse pra mim passou a mesma vibe e eu amei, quero fazer um ranking porque a personagem dela pra mim foi uma das que mais sofreu nos dramas, mas ela nunca perdeu a esperança de viver e eu achei isso bacana, ela transmitia todas suas emoções. Eu amei o rei, eles dois tem muita química, ele é realmente um fofo até o fim, mas meu coração foi do capitão, ele realmente faz meu tipo, o coitado sofreu e eu fiquei feliz que ele não ficou chupando dedo no final, só queria que ele tivesse dito antes pra ela que "eles poderiam ser amigos" que é quando ele realmente pôs os sentimentos que ele tinha de lado e disse que seria feliz com ela feliz, te amo lindo! Uma coisa que eu notei que poderia ter acontecido de diferente é: se caso a só rang realmente tivesse terminado com o capitão e tivesse feito com que o rei melhorasse e estivesse em busca de uma rainha e ela tenta ajudar a desvendar quem está por trás de toda a tramóia e proteger a futura rainha, que seria a namorada do shin won mesmo, fiz a fanfic na minha cabeça sim. Acho que o mais doloroso foi a morte do amigo dele, eu chorei tanto, tanto. Foi o pior pra mim.
Amo que o drama tratou da sexualidade uma coisa normal e natural principalmente depois de tantos anos sem casamento e sem um bebê nascer, achei isso super divertido! O vidente era o máximo, queria que tivesse mostrado mais dele falando sobre o futuro e essas coisas e amei o final que ele fica com o cara lá, fofo demais. O eunuco e a dama da corte, amei tanto kkkkkkkkkk o final dos dois melhor impossível!
Enfim, foi um drama que eu realmente me divertir e pra relaxar ele é super indicado. Gostei muito dos personagens e da história, talvez tenha ficado um pouco enrolativa e cansativa mas o final com o plot deles sendo desmascarados na frente de todo mundo foi muito bom! E o final foi fofo tbm, final feliz pra todo mundo, coisa que a gente ama!

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Seoran
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May 24, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

Nada como o amor.

Um pecado esse dorama só ter doze episódios. Mesmo assim, seu encerramento não foi as pressas e aconteceu de modo fechado. Vou citar os pontos que achei mais altos sobre esse drama:

O protagonista masculino:
Eu adoro ver dramas históricos onde o protagonista é o rei. Porém nem sempre essa experiência é agradável, e o drama fica muito politizado e etc. Felizmente não é o caso deste drama, e nós temos um rei cheio de camadas. A personagem dele na minha opinião é a mais interessante, e eu não passei nem perto de ter uma queda pelo segundo mocinho friendzone (eu ouvi um amém?). Amo ver um rei se disfarçando para acessar outros lugares, como o povoado. Ou um rei que sai por conta própria num cavalo e aparece salvando a pele de outras personagens. Lee Heon não é um rei chato, que tá sempre frio e distante, mas também não é um rei sempre animado. A gente vê ele depressivo, lunático, intenso, apaixonado, companheiro. Sua personagem é bem cosntruída e evolui. Essa é a segunda coisa mais satisfatória de se ver, pois a primeira é a beleza dele. Não tem um enquadramento que você não se pegue pensando no quanto ele é bonito ou tem uma voz que meu deus, o horário não me permite falar a respeito. Méritos do Kim Young Dae, guardem esse nome.

Protagonista feminina:
Não acho justo falar só do mocinho, e não quero que pensem que ela também não tem seu destaque. A mocinha é desinibida, direta e uma mentirosa né kkkk. Mas suas atuações como "xamã" são um alívio cômico maravilhoso. Eu me peguei rindo muito algumas vezes, e noutras eu também ficava com dó de quem acreditava na atuação de milhões dela kkkkk. A So Rang não é uma mocinha perfeitinha, nem tímida ou imatura, ela é natural e honesta. Gostei muito de ver o desenvolvimento dela também, e como ela foi se apaixonando pelo rei e demonstrando isso, chegando até mesmo a instigá-lo, coisa que não vemos com frequência né. Eles são um casal lindo juntos, cheios de química, e suas ações são recíprocas. A mocinha é brilhantemente intepretada pela Park Ju Hyun, deem uma olhada no histórico de dramas que essa bonita já protagonizou. Não é uma lista enorme, mas até o momento são todos com notas acima de 8, e títulos bem conhecidos por serem grandes produções. Não é por acaso, ela é realmente ótima atuando.

O golpe do dorama que parece ser comédia, mas na verdade é sombrio e cheio de drama:
Tá aí um golpe que eu adoro cair. Isso costuma acontecer em dramas históricos, e por mim pode continuar acontecendo. Eu sou do time que não curte muito comédia romântica. Minha alma de drama queen se enche de alegria quando me deparo com tramas que trabalham a carga dramática, os dilemas, os conflitos internos, os traumas, algumas cenas trágicas que te surpreendem (pois vc raramente tá esperando por elas). Enfim, eu amo essa montanha russa de emoções. Mas o drama não é nada pesado, tem alívio cômico e bastante romance, tudo na medida certa para nossos míseros 12 episódios (mas pelo menos cada um tem mais de 1 hora de duração kkkkk).

Abordagem natural de temas mais adultos:
Estou ouvindo um segundo amém? Pois é, graças a algum bom deus a gente não vê neste drama todo aquele tabu e frescuragem pra falar sobre intimidades entre um casal. Não tem aquele casal imaturo, cheio de timidez, que não pode nem falar sobre o assunto. A trama de romance e casamento é um ponto forte, então os temas que permeiam isso aparecem de um modo bastante natural, mas sem parecer excessivo. Tudo que remete a romance e intimidade é apenas suave e comum, além de bonito. Não espere ver cenas picantes (infelizmente), mas não pense que ficará sem dar alguns suspiros com nosso casal principal.

Finalizando:
Minha nota só não é maior porque senti que o drama podia ser mais longo, com mais cenas do relacionamento do casal, até mais conflito se fosse o caso. O número reduzido de episódios faz o romance ser um pouco apressado. Eu não senti isso muito fortemente, a coisa flui bem, mas é inevitável eu pensar que desde o momento que os protagonistas se conhecem até o final da trama, não se passa muito tempo. É mesmo aquele amor arrebatador? Ok, não vou reclamar, mas podia ter acontecido mais coisas entre eles. Fiquei esperando que algo em especial acontecesse no final da trama (e que ajudaria a preencher a lacuna que citei acima), mas também não aconteceu, tendo apenas certa sugestão numa cena extra. Tá aceitável, mas podia ser uma trama mostrada na reta final também, seria fofo acompanhar o desenvolvimento disso.
Eu não gostei muito do segundo mocinho. E eu sempre costumo gostar, mas desse vez eu o achei um tanto apático e com um amor pouco convincente. Isso não causou aquela ansiedade gostosinha em triangulos amoros. Eu sou do tipo que gosto de imaginar um segundo cenário onde a mocinha daria uma chance pro friendzone, mas nessa trama não consegui fazer isso. O que pode ser bom também, né. Não vou reclamar. O fato é que nem consegui sentir muita pena dele kkkkk.

É isso gente, apenas assistam. É rápido e fácil de maratonar, sendo um drama do tipo imersivo, com ótimos ganchos que vão te deixar com raiva se for de madrugada e você se pegar pensando "só vou assistir mais esse e dormir". Uma cilada, assista ele de dia e seja feliz.

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