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Lee Seol is the long lost princess whose royal privileges are in the midst of restoration. Being an orphan throughout her childhood, she is supposed to learn the ropes of becoming the princess of Korea.
But instead in this drama, I would say, she spent too much time dealing about her love relationship with Diplomat Park and dwelling about her childhood memories about her father. And only having that to focus on, she lost sight of the people who are out to overthrow her.
To me, this show has an expected storyline of cinderella-like dramas. Not my cup of tea. Sorry...
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Story: I did not understand the political stuff AT ALL. I know that may be my fault since I'm not into politics and stuff but a drama like this shouldn't have complicated politics. I didn't understand the history either. I didn't get most of the reasons for the characters' actions. The second female lead arc was so annoying! Why couldn't anyone see the evil stuff she was doing? Why was she doing all that evil stuff? I'm guessing it's because she was crazy. But why did she get a happy ending then? Evil people already get happy endings in real life, I don't want that in dramas as well!
Honestly though, this drama started out really well. It seemed light and funny. The female lead was refreshing and bubbly and for a change the male lead was nice to her. I had high hopes for this drama. I don't know why they had to add such annoying politics and evil schemes.
Actors/Characters: I liked Lee Seol in the beginning. She was funny and wasn't afraid to say what was on her mind. After the introduction of bitch Oh Yoon Joo, I was hoping Lee Seol would be confident and fight against her. At least say something to her face and show her who's boss. But no. Lee Seol had to be this stupid girl who falls for Yoon Joo's tricks every time and never stands up for herself! Yes, I know. She eventually did fire her and all. But by that time I was way too tired. She should have done something earlier. Kim Tae Hee's acting wasn't bad though. And I did enjoy a couple of scenes. I'm blaming the writer/director.
Park Hae Young was okay. To be honest, I don't remember him much. I did like how he was nice and not a mean, rude jerk. He was very different from the conventional male leads. But he wasn't very memorable. I'm racking my brain here trying to remember something about him but all I can think is how annoying it was that whenever Lee Seol did something stupid he cleaned up the mess. I would've liked it if Lee Seol wasn't this stupid. And that she would clean up her own messes. Other then that I don't remember Hae Young much. Song Seung Hoon was good. I don't remember having any problem with his acting.
Oh my God I don't think I have ever hated a character more than I hated Oh Yoon Joo! She was so evil! And crazy! Very crazy! I wanted to slap her so hard! I was hoping one of the characters would do it. But no. Not only does she not get a slap but she also gets her happy ending! I mean, come on! I didn't hate her this much for her to be left like this! She was a selfish, crazy bitch who had no justification for her actions. I didn't have any sympathy for her even when that was the card the writer was playing. I'm not sure what to say about Park Ye Jin. If she made me hate the villain so much then she must have done a good job, right? But the most annoying thing about her was the robotic straight face she always had. It was like she didn't have any emotions. I think that is why I wasn't able to sympathize with her.
Nam Jung Woo was probably my favorite character. He was the only person smart enough to see through Yoon Joo. He also countered her tactics. He was nice and considerate without going overboard. He was the only person who seemed human. And the only person I was rooting for. Why, oh why did he choose Yoon Joo?!!! He deserved someone nice, not a selfish bitch like her! I think Ryu Soo Young did a pretty good job.
Out of the side characters I simply adored Lee Gun (the chef) and Court Lady Shin! They were adorable and funny and awesome! I hated Lee Dan (Lee Seol's sister)! But what I don't get is if she is punished for all her doings, why wasn't Yoon Joo too? (No, I am never letting this go!) Lee Dan wasn't nearly as bad as her! And her actions were understandable as well! I don't remember any of the other characters. The grandpa seemed sort of crazy.
Overall: This drama just wasn't for me. I know a lot of people loved this drama but it had too much of an "Indian drama" feel to it and I really don't like Indian dramas. Oh well, maybe you'll have better luck with it.
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This was my first encounter with Kim Tae Hee, who made the drama. While there were too many scenes of her crying, she also had a very infectious laugh and I enjoyed her happy bubbly personality the most. Song Seung Heon was quite adorable and seemed like he had the ability to really have a sizzling chemistry with KTH. However, I feel like the writers underutilized the romantic potential for this pair. I loved the bickering and banter between them, but longed to see more "skinship" because it was really lacking. We got far too few kissing scenes, and far too little romantic scenes in general.
I pretty much despised Yoon Joo from the moment I laid eyes on her, and that didn't change - but, as the villainess of the show, she succeeded!
I didn't have any issues with the acting from anyone, but other than the leads, the 'court lady' helper and the young chef were the standout side characters for me. They were both very cute!
Story-wise, I felt by episode 4 that the main leads were just running around from one scene to the next, and Lee Seol did a LOT of crying. (She cries very prettily, but still...) I watched this in 2018 and it's a drama from 7 years ago, which I feel shows because it has a decidedly "classic" K-drama feel to it. There's nothing wrong with that, but if you are late to this party, it does feel a bit noticeable compared to newer dramas. The romance seems to be dialed way back, and every time the characters get close to having a moment, something causes them to be interrupted and the action moves to something else. They left the conflict resolution between the main leads until the last couple of minutes of the show, choosing instead to focus the majority of the last episode on resolutions that I cared little about.
The music was nothing interesting, just general instrumental - I don't even recall hearing a 'theme song' or song with lyrics. I feel like I did recognize the classic American song "Sleepwalk" during a romantic scene (it has no lyrics), but I've always associated that song with sad scenes for some reason.
I don't see me re-watching this show, but I'm happy to check it off my list of classic shows.
It was worth it just to see Kim Tae Hee and Song Seung Heon.
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The filming, and stylistic elements, like the set design and costumes (which I LOVED) saved the drama. Otherwise, the acting, plot and overall execution wasn’t that great. It isn’t really clear why the two leads fall in love with each other, and it kind of just happens. The typical bad guy figure was just annoying, and her insistence on making things difficult for the leads didn’t really make sense, especially because she never would have gained anything from it.
It was just a strange drama....That’s all I can really say...
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STORY:
Ok i agree it's your avrage mushy gushy story about a girl finding out she's a princess. At first i also thought that but the way the writers dilevered the story was just wonderful not one minute was i bored ( and i'm the type of person that skips parts, episodes or sometimes just watch the previews if i'm to bored.
ACTING/CAST:
Well the acting was good for a comedy/romance cause most of the times when watching these kind of things i notice that some lead actresses tend to over act the funny and then it just becomes weird, but of course Kim Tae Hee never disappoints us she was so lovable:D and you could feel this kind of "bond" between the two lead characters. and since it was one of my first k-drama that i watched it was the first time i had seen a man cry for a woman because he loves her so much that he is suffocating (you practically never see this kind of scene in Hollywood). And the forbidden love plot was very nice every time they cried or were in pain i felt it too.
Music:
I thought the music was well fit for every scene and of course should good romantic/comedy drama doesn't play some good old Ricky Roller I was seriously laughing so hard when i first heard it in the drama it was awesome :D And we get to hear some B2st/Beast too :D
REWATCH VALUE:
HECK YEAH ! In fact when i'm finished here i'l got watch it again for like the 3th or 4th time ! (I'm not even kidding i'm doing it)
OVERALL:
Over all i think you go it i loved it and i strongly recomand it. Seriously ! Watch it:) but i do agree with some of the comments about the ending who was a bite disappointing. We were all expecting Big wedding bells, and all that goes with it but after some thinking it like this simple and yet touching ending (specially that kiss). In the end all I want to say is...
Wonderful story
Wonderful Actors and cast
Wonderful mus... well ... yeah the music was good;)
and WONDERFUL DRAMA
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The story was a bit cliche… and there were some conspiracies but no big deal. I found it boring. Watchable but boring. I believe it would be better if it had half the episodes.
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