Sageuk Lover

Yup, I got so surprised this sister was the mom in Red Sleeve.

I really enjoy this drama. Very inspirational. Kim Tae Ri pulled off the high school student so well. I can't believe it especially the roles I've seen her before are Mr Sunshine, Space Sweepers and handmaiden (all adult roles).

No matter what haters say, Ha Ji Won has forever left her mark on Korean entertainment. Damo, while being a historical drama that may not be popular to international fans, is forever loved by Koreans (proof is some Koreans comment to me on youtube that they love her in this drama more than Empress Ki). It is also the first fusion sageuk, which also means that the popular fusion sageuks that gave a career to the more Korean popular actors now wouldn't exist if not for the success of this drama. Hwang Ji Ni will always be an iconic drama that tells a life of a gisaeng, to which Ha Ji Won won a daesang for. Her roles in Empress Ki and Secret Garden will always be remembered by international fans too. Meanwhile, her baeksang award for her drama Memories of Bali (she won over Song Hye Kyo's Full House role for her baeksang here) and another show will always be proofs that she is one of Korea's best actresses. Not to mention she has a lot of movies well loved and remembered by Koreans (and some abroad too).
Leaving another comment to double the positive love for her everytime a hater comments again.

I read somewhere she used to be called tall Song Hye Kyo

yes they did. i forgot exactly but it was shown that some characters were slowly putting the gold in Chayoung's place. Also, Vincenzo got rid of the villains through illegal ways (he himself was doing a crime), so it was hard for him to return to Korea. However, the last scene shows him being able to sneak in with an Italian delegation that came to Korea so he was able to meet Chayoung again

i thought he was at first.

Hwang Jini, Painter of the Wind. Both have kings but not the main characters. The focus is on the main characters' jobs. Hwang Jini is a gisaeng, and Painter of the Wind is about arts.

It hurts so much. But I'm so happy for his casting in Red Single Heart. Hope his character is important, good and memorable (not just another small support role). I hope at least it's a role as important as Kwak Dong Yeon's role in Vincenzo is.
I want people to talk about him so bad....

Vincenzo was able to get rid of the villains. Jang Han Seo character was redeemed but he died in the end. Vincenzo's mom died too.

I will repeat my comment below:
"People should be aware that this is NOT a pure thriller. The actors and director described it as a melodrama romance mixed with thriller. If you're looking for a pure thriller with no romance, this is not the drama for you. This is a warning for future watchers".

It is not underrated in terms of the way people score the drama, but in terms of popularity and awards it still quite is. It's not as well known or received as many awards and nominations as IOTNBO or CLOY. And the female lead was never nominated anywhere despite her fantastic performance.

he was on Vincenzo too, though I don't remember him in it.

I was already excited because it's sageuk, lead female is Kang Hanna (I was impressed in Moon Lovers) , plus Jang Hyuk. But the way they described it as Romeo and Juliet sageuk plus Lee Tae Ri in the cast (hope his role is important), makes this drama possibly my most awaited of the year.

I hope it doesn't result to fanwars between fans of both actors as I love both.

I really like the acting, but I'm generally bored by the story (compared to 2521). Guess it's just not my genre. Anyway I will still finish it since it is only 12 episodes. I decided to watch it for Son Ye Jin, I'm very much curious about her after hearing good things about her. I'll start CLOY since it's March already (planning to watch this drama on her wedding month).

still one of the best dramas after so many years. drama may not be for people who love romance in their sageuks, but if you want to learn about politics, governance, this is the one for you. best episodes for me are episodes 15 and 19, those two episodes are just too good and brilliantly made. also episode 8 for giving the confronation scene between the two king sejong actors.

probably the real life husband of the older heedo could cameo as yijin. here is his mydramalist page (https://mydramalist.com/people/54061-son-jun-ho)

Mijo's sister is so cute, I can't believe she's the same actress who played Yi San's mother in Red Sleeve

Rewatching Tree with Deep Roots and he's so good in it.

Thank you so much.