One of the first kdramas I ever watched and truly one of the best dramas ever imo <3 The writing and acting are topnotch every single actor will blow your mind away! Yeon jung hoon owned my entire heart throughout the drama his acting was beyond this world <3 Dong Wook was my favorite character from beginning to end. his eyes spoke all emotions and I was impressed episode after episode <3
The OSTs of this drama are truly one and only after 6 years, I still listen to them. They will forever be my favorite songs forever <3
I have noticed most people are confused about the message of this drama, which I have just come to realize after a couple of years! --> You are the only person who decides what to do in life.. to be good or evil.. your actions cannot be blamed on blood or anything else..
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Myung Hun was one of the most disgusting characters and I could never bring myself to like him not even a little (although many people did shockingly) after all the evil he chose to do and especially after the rape scene.. But the second he realizes who he is, he becomes super selfless! Dong Wook, on the other hand, was one of the kindest characters. He was a hero! He held his promise to his hyung, fought evil, helped the poor, became a political prisoner and was tortured and so on... compared to Myung Hun, he was an absolute angel yet people started hating him nearing the end when he realizes who his blood is. He does some mean stuff after he realizes who his father is (which is understandable and anyone would lose their minds I believe.. he was raised to hate him!) but he eventually gets his sanity back when it was too late:,(
In summary, you can't blame the blood running thru your veins for your actions. For almost the entire drama, though DW had the "evil blood" in him, he was one of the sweetest characters and etc.