if you ever wanted to cry and feel pain, Saguek dramas always delivers. they are filled with miscommunications, secrets, plotting, and yearning–ah, the perfect formula for tears.

i was desperately in need of something angsty because i just wanted to feel pain. i wanted my heart to be ripped apart, thrown under the bus, and stomped on. and YES! this drama gave me exactly that! why does someone’s love story have to be filled with so many hurdles??? while watching this series, i couldn’t help but wonder: what would i do if i were in Chaekyung’s shoes? would i choose love over family? and if i were Prince Yeok, would i choose love over friends and my people?

i have to say, the most confusing character for me was the king. his decisions were often contradictory, and he was so toxic, but i could understand why he became the way he was.

overall, i enjoyed this drama more than i expected, and i loved the character development of each individual. i also have to mention that the casting for the younger Chaekyung and Prince Yeok was spot on! they resembled the older actors perfectly and gave off a similar vibe.