Never expect sweet romance in this drama!

This drama is different from the normal school genre. Because the dark side of the student is unearthed. Not the sweet romantic side of school life. The story is short so it's not too long to watch a marathon.

Although the solution seemed sudden. But the whole story is very interesting to follow. Because it is related to the world of today's teenagers who are bound by social media.

The message conveyed has actually been felt since the first episode. So the emphasis at the end feels rushed and too easy.

But I really enjoyed the story. A darker and suspenseful drama than I imagined. Even more tense than some mystery dramas I've watched. The problem is about feelings or human psychology. So there's a lot of mental pressure.

How can the human soul in young people be depicted so horribly here.

Don't expect romantic sweetness in this drama.

Excess

- Only 20 minutes each episode. A total of 13 episodes.
- Highlighting the lives of today's teenagers who are obsessed with showing off physically on social media.
- Seeing the mental health side of teenagers who are addicted to social media.
- More suspenseful than thrillers, because of the enormous psychological pressure. You will find characters with the darkest characters for teenagers. Of course with trash words from them.
- The director is very clever in building camera shots so that the elements of mystery are outlined hard. The author also wrote the scene very well.
- All of the actors are A class.

Lack

- The resolution of the case is focused on episode 13 so that it seems only and too fast.
- The change in character relationships is unrealistic after many horrific events in the previous episodes.

Postscript

- One of the darkest school plays I've ever watched. But challenging to watch.
- It may seem strange to some because the depiction of a high school boy is anything but ordinary. They are not described as innocent people, but have a terrible 'shadow'.

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I really like this royal drama. Best Saeguk of 2021.

WAVE OF ACT: Lee Jun Ho, Lee Se Young, Kang Hoon, Lee Deok Hwa and Han Yul Ri

Let's put Lee Se Young and Lee Jun Ho aside. They are super super in playing the characters. Especially Lee Junho. For the first drama about the kingdom, he executed Yi San's character in depth.

Kang Hoon as Hong Dong-ro, surprised me with his appearance as an antagonist but loyal. His acting is very stable as a villain in this drama. That really caught my attention. Handsome but venomous teacher.

To the point that I thought that if Kang Hoon played the villain, it would be epic.

No wonder Kang Hoon managed to bring the Best New Actor trophy from MBC.

Yoo Deok Hwa playing King Yeonjo aka Grandpa Yi San is a great thing. His emotions when crying while in the palace. Very well. Very cool.

Han Yul Ri plays Deok-im's friend Baek Kyung-hee. She's a straightforward girl so on the same frequency as Deok-im. Even if you have patience, it's still better for Deok-im.

Yul Ri's portrait of Kyung-hee caught my eye. The way she became a determined and stubborn girl was so attractive and perfect.

Conclusion

Since watching the drama, we all know how The Red Sleeve will end. Especially if you read the true story.

I'm glad the author ended the story more rationally than satisfying the audience's happiness.

This drama depicts the futile life of a palace maid which shouldn't happen to women nowadays. They have the right to freely determine their life. You don't have to be someone who is submissive to men.

Each cast contributes greatly to the plot of story building. Lee Jun Ho and Lee Seo Young shared such a strong bond that their emotions managed to shake the audience. Good work.

I really like this royal drama. Which I nominated as one of the royal dramas I've been waiting for all this time.

Excess

- All the acting is good. Especially Lee Jun Ho, Lee Se Young, Yoo Deok Hwa, and Kang Hoon.
- The arrangement of the music is quite appropriate so that it builds the atmosphere of each scene well.
- Lee Jun Ho and Lee Se Young's chemistry flows like air. They make an excellent drama couple.
- The writer is good at ending a drama that seems to end well. Even more painful.
- The story just flows, because we already know how The Red Sleeve will end.

Weaknesses

- The author tries to include comedy elements in the last episode, which is more intense than melodrama. So a little annoying. However, the romantic moment between the King and Concubine Ui was closed.

Additional Notes

- For lovers of royal drama. I highly recommend The Red Sleeve. But don't expect sweet scenes. The genre is melodrama.
- Actually there are many things I regret about the character change. Not because the story is bad. But the fact that the king should have a little time for the concubine, is very sad. Even though I understand the king, it still hurts.
- I want to say 'thank you' to the world that has turned the cheerful Deok-im into a slightly darker towards adulthood. Just wish him happiness throughout the episode. She is an extraordinary girl in loyalty.

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