Absolutely loved it! Dylan Wang shines as Shi Yan! 🥰 This drama is a pure joy to watch! The chemistry between the main leads is amazing, and Dylan Wang completely stole my heart. He played the role of the handsome, smart CEO perfectly and brought so much charm to the character. The romance is sweet, the visuals are stunning, and it’s the perfect feel-good show. Highly recommended, Dylan definitely deserves all the love for his performance🥰💖😍💓💗
A Refreshing, Heartwarming Masterpiece with a Perfect Ending! Rating: 9.5/10 (or whatever you'd score it!) If you are looking for a historical drama that breaks the stressful, tragic tropes of the Joseon era and instead gives you a beautiful, emotional, and comforting journey, Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung is an absolute must-watch! The Romance & Chemistry: The love story is incredibly sweet and pure. Cha Eun-woo fits the role of Prince Lee Rim perfectly—he brings so much charm, innocence, and vulnerability to the character. His growth from a lonely prince hidden away in his pavilion to a brave man standing up for what's right was beautiful to witness. The chemistry between him and Shin Se-kyung (who plays a wonderfully strong, independent female lead ahead of her time) was magical. The Plot: I loved that the drama focuses on the power of truth and history. It has the perfect balance of humor, political intrigue (without being overly stressful), and deep, emotional moments that will definitely touch your heart. The Ending: It has such a beautiful, heartwarming, and satisfying ending! Unlike many historical K-dramas that leave you heartbroken, this one leaves you with a huge smile and a warm feeling in your chest. An amazing, touching series that I will definitely rewatch. Highly recommended!
This drama is a pure joy to watch! The chemistry between the main leads is amazing, and Dylan Wang completely stole my heart. He played the role of the handsome, smart CEO perfectly and brought so much charm to the character. The romance is sweet, the visuals are stunning, and it’s the perfect feel-good show. Highly recommended, Dylan definitely deserves all the love for his performance🥰💖😍💓💗
Rating: 9.5/10 (or whatever you'd score it!)
If you are looking for a historical drama that breaks the stressful, tragic tropes of the Joseon era and instead gives you a beautiful, emotional, and comforting journey, Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung is an absolute must-watch!
The Romance & Chemistry: The love story is incredibly sweet and pure. Cha Eun-woo fits the role of Prince Lee Rim perfectly—he brings so much charm, innocence, and vulnerability to the character. His growth from a lonely prince hidden away in his pavilion to a brave man standing up for what's right was beautiful to witness. The chemistry between him and Shin Se-kyung (who plays a wonderfully strong, independent female lead ahead of her time) was magical.
The Plot: I loved that the drama focuses on the power of truth and history. It has the perfect balance of humor, political intrigue (without being overly stressful), and deep, emotional moments that will definitely touch your heart.
The Ending: It has such a beautiful, heartwarming, and satisfying ending! Unlike many historical K-dramas that leave you heartbroken, this one leaves you with a huge smile and a warm feeling in your chest.
An amazing, touching series that I will definitely rewatch. Highly recommended!