★★★★☆ Dear Hongrang
The story of this drama is genuinely captivating and kept me invested from the very beginning. The costumes are beautifully designed, the historical setting is well executed, and both Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah delivered outstanding performances. The entire cast did a great job bringing their characters to life.
The melancholic atmosphere is present in every episode and almost every scene, making the drama emotionally immersive. The OST is also beautiful and fits the tone perfectly.
However, there were several things I struggled to understand. I found myself confused by certain plot points and some of the characters’ decisions. I believe this comes down more to the screenplay than the story itself.
The drama starts incredibly strong, but as it progresses, it seems to lose some of what made the beginning so compelling. Some storylines are built up over several episodes, only to be wrapped up in what feels like just a couple of minutes. That made some of the emotional payoff less satisfying than I had hoped.
Despite these issues, I truly believe this drama deserves more recognition, and I think its current average rating of 8.1 should be a little higher. The potential was absolutely there: the characters, the premise, the performances, and the overall atmosphere were all excellent. Unfortunately, the screenplay loses some of its strength as the story moves forward.
I honestly wanted to give it a higher score because it had everything it needed to become one of my favorites. In the end, though, my rating is 8.5/10.
The melancholic atmosphere is present in every episode and almost every scene, making the drama emotionally immersive. The OST is also beautiful and fits the tone perfectly.
However, there were several things I struggled to understand. I found myself confused by certain plot points and some of the characters’ decisions. I believe this comes down more to the screenplay than the story itself.
The drama starts incredibly strong, but as it progresses, it seems to lose some of what made the beginning so compelling. Some storylines are built up over several episodes, only to be wrapped up in what feels like just a couple of minutes. That made some of the emotional payoff less satisfying than I had hoped.
Despite these issues, I truly believe this drama deserves more recognition, and I think its current average rating of 8.1 should be a little higher. The potential was absolutely there: the characters, the premise, the performances, and the overall atmosphere were all excellent. Unfortunately, the screenplay loses some of its strength as the story moves forward.
I honestly wanted to give it a higher score because it had everything it needed to become one of my favorites. In the end, though, my rating is 8.5/10.
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