Long Live Noisy Hongs!
The series was written and acted perfectly, and it truly warms your heart. There are no dull moments as fighting scenes and character interactions are very enjoyable. The drama OSTs are excellent and will make you want to sing along. The leads have a cute love story and strong chemistry.
The series is during the Yeonsangun regime, a known tyrant King of Joseon. In the series, Hong Gil Dong, a mighty child with immense strength and drive for justice, is born to his servant parents. Together with his Hong family, he fights against corruption and the evil ruler of Joseon. The series shows great power struggle between the Yangban (Noble) and Nobi (Slaves/Servants), which plays a huge part in the drama.
Overall, this drama is a must-watch for me. Personally, I was drawn because I am interested in Yeonsangun regime, which the drama reflected, in general sense. Though I think it's heavily fictionalized, the struggle of the people was real.
As I progressed towards the end, I can't help but wish that every country had it's own Hong Gil Dong, especially nowadays when corruption is rampant and people are greatly oppressed.
I have two favorite lines from this drama and I think will forever leave an impact on me.
First is something like this, "The blood flowing through my veins is warmer and more precious than that of any high-ranking official! Only those with bloods as warm and precious as mine can join this great fight. What kind of blood flows through your veins? Who among you will stand with me?!" It made me realize that not all those acting high and mighty are of noble heart. Sometimes those people who were deemed low and dirty are the one's who truly possesses a heart of a noble man.
Second is something like, "Why did you become such a lowly man, when you were born from such a mighty king?". It left a huge impact on me, knowing the great accomplishments that the previous kings before Yeonsangun had done.
If you want something that will fuel your drive for justice and see the people oppressed winning, then this drama is for you. Every feats reflects perseverance, courage, and strong drive for justice.
The series is during the Yeonsangun regime, a known tyrant King of Joseon. In the series, Hong Gil Dong, a mighty child with immense strength and drive for justice, is born to his servant parents. Together with his Hong family, he fights against corruption and the evil ruler of Joseon. The series shows great power struggle between the Yangban (Noble) and Nobi (Slaves/Servants), which plays a huge part in the drama.
Overall, this drama is a must-watch for me. Personally, I was drawn because I am interested in Yeonsangun regime, which the drama reflected, in general sense. Though I think it's heavily fictionalized, the struggle of the people was real.
As I progressed towards the end, I can't help but wish that every country had it's own Hong Gil Dong, especially nowadays when corruption is rampant and people are greatly oppressed.
I have two favorite lines from this drama and I think will forever leave an impact on me.
First is something like this, "The blood flowing through my veins is warmer and more precious than that of any high-ranking official! Only those with bloods as warm and precious as mine can join this great fight. What kind of blood flows through your veins? Who among you will stand with me?!" It made me realize that not all those acting high and mighty are of noble heart. Sometimes those people who were deemed low and dirty are the one's who truly possesses a heart of a noble man.
Second is something like, "Why did you become such a lowly man, when you were born from such a mighty king?". It left a huge impact on me, knowing the great accomplishments that the previous kings before Yeonsangun had done.
If you want something that will fuel your drive for justice and see the people oppressed winning, then this drama is for you. Every feats reflects perseverance, courage, and strong drive for justice.
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