Roxy

What a great, sweet drama. It is similar to other modern romance dramas that have come out in the last 2 years, but I didn't have to fast forward through any boring parts in this one!

The only thing I don't get is why the camera always focused on the ex-boyfriend's wrist with that bracelet he was wearing. Did that have any meaning?

I got started late but am all caught up now. Wow, this is the most realistic portrayal of trauma I’ve ever seen in an Asian drama. All of the FL’s behavior and feelings just make sense and the balance between her feelings of duty vs. self-preservation is so well done. Everything hits just right, no overly dramatic psychosis or constant intrusions of toxic family. I hate the villains, but they’re not forcing them down my throat. This drama definitely deserves its high rating so far!

Does anyone know if this drama is dubbed or has actual live audio recording? It sounds like all the actors' real voices.

The agency did crappy job since they let him waste away almost 10 years without any dramas or romantic lead roles. He is already starting to look old and Korean entertainment industry is ageist af.

This is the first historical kdrama I’ve decided to watch till the end. it’s very good, but wow the level of sexism is something I’ve never even seen in Chinese dramas. It kind of explains a lot about modern Korean sexism.

Ep 12 subtitles were a mess. Did they switch to machine translation suddenly?

It is bad enough that FL's mom is an exaggerated fool, now ML's mom is also a gullible idiot. How can such dumb mothers raise such smart children?

Yes, the main couple's story is very reminiscent of Pride and Prejudice. And from the trailer, all 5 sisters will have their own love stories.

I feel like I am watching a Chinese version of a British costume drama I usually see on Masterpiece Theater. The cinematography and attention to detail is really different from other period c-dramas, even above Ming Lan and Love Like the Galaxy. The way they filmed the carriages and the marketplace to small details like brushing teeth and making food is really on another level. I hope the writing lives up to the production because so far the mom is really too campy and annoying.

The last 4 episodes are so boring. Why are there so many side character stories, I just care about CP.

Is it considered a trope when a FL is smart and good at reading people/situations but doesn’t realize the ML loves her when all those close to him know it?

So who's going to have the love line with the actor? The lady professor/cop?

Which prince is the Empress's son? The crown prince or the other one?

She said she had a dream when she was a child and she explained about her storybook that predicts the future.

not slow burn, evil stepmother and clueless dad tropes, not haters to lovers.

Not as much romance as I hoped for, but Song Mo's dad realizing he's been duped and then falling sick from it was so satisfying.

Yes, that was also hilarious. And my favorite was the servant reassuring dad that she even steals kites from children.

The con job on Song Mo's dad was so funny. I can't wait to see his reaction when he finds out they're madly in love.

I’m tired of the trope where FL is too proud to ask the ML for help. For god’s sake, he specifically worried about her taking risks and told her he would help if she gets in trouble. She doesn’t deserve a strong man if she is going to act like he doesn’t exist. 🤦🏻‍♀️

It's available on Youtube in US on Kukan channel in cantonese with eng subs.