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Oh wait, just let me get this straight: FL's father confesses to her that he killed her mother, without giving any excuse or explanation, mind you. FL is obviously traumatized, but after he receives a letter from her he's like: 'Oh well, seems like she's forgiven me, all peachy.' Who would be this forgiving toward their parent?? She already previously told him she wouldn't be able to forgive him for the other sins he committed, and that was before she knew he killed her MOTHER of all people. I am just utterly speechless. Like, I don't know what the writers were on, or if he's just honestly this delusional. I am repeating myself, but it's disgusting. No matter what kind of sob story they throw at us and what a redemption arc could look like, I don't think anything would make me change my mind at this point.

I don't think she ever planned to act on her feelings toward the CP (at least not after finding out about her father), and she clearly said that she doesn't condemn her father and the Queen Dowager for their affair or love, but because of the sins they committed in order to keep it a secret (blackmailing, killing, framing others for treason). I agree, though, the villains here are everywhere...

I second that, something like 'Pointlessly going in circles'.

Admittedly, I watched the entire 15 episodes in two days. However, while I really loved the beginning, at some point it was more about wishing for SOMETHING to finally happen. I never skip scenes in dramas, but here I did whenever there was a 'love' scene between the Queen Dowager and Sang Rok. After finding out he (probably) killed his wife, I feel even more disgusted than I did before. What started out as a strong action/comedy/romance turned into makjang at the halfway point, and unfortunately now it keeps going in circles. It's difficult to keep track of who's on whose side at what time, since they keep changing sides and backstabbing and plotting. It's getting tiresome, truly. The one bright light of at least the brother's unconditional trust and love has overturned. I cannot say I am surprised, because that always happens at some point, but I am still disappointed. I truly wished for this drama to be different at least in that regard. The most infuriating thing, though, is that they should have f*cking told him about his grandfather's plan to assassinate the king, the sole reason why his mother and brother didn't want him to become crown prince. But no, over and over and over he asks, and gets coddled because it would 'scar' him to find out. What BS. Sure, the better alternative is to fuel resentment towards his brother and drive him into a corner so he ruins all their plans and makes a pact with the enemy YET AGAIN, while ousting one of their most important sources and getting half their supporters arrested for treason. Bravo!! Sure, that's not gonna leave a scar on him, the moment he realises what a dumb move that was. And who's gonna have to suffer the consequences? His older brother of course. Ah, man, I am just too furious so I'll end my rant here, although there'd be more to say.

Episode 8 was supposed to make use feel with Choi Sang Rok and Queen Dowager, I suppose. I still hate them with a passion. Even though I feel sorry for Queen Dowager, I was so satisfied when the Queen finally lashed out at her and called her a beast, not human. Indeed, the two of them have gone way too far to protect their 'love'. Not only did they despicably plot and scheme to sow distrust within the palace, they used the royal family to commit the greatest sins and betrayals against each other, unknowingly or without a choice. I feel so strongly with the brothers, the king and the queen, it is so heartbreaking. And to hide their affair, they killed countless people, the courtmaid in the first episode looked like she was still a child. Choi Sang Rok is the worst trash, how would his daughter be able to live as the crown princess, knowing that for her to reach that position, her father had dozens of men killed and the crown prince murdered. I feel disgusted whenever I see him and they try to make him seem 'human' with their past. Yes, it's tragic, but not everyone who goes through loss and grief turns into a ruthless monster. He doesn't even find any fault in his actions, it's obvious he feels entitled. Well, I am curious to find out about Myung Yoon's mother. If he loved the Queen Dowager this much, how would he even get married and have a child?

I watched it but I don't remember who the killer was, or how it ended haha Oh dear, guess it wasn't that memorable? hmmmm I did enjoy watching it, though. Maybe I should rewatch...

I come back every now and then to rewatch, because overall I really enjoyed the premise and setup of the show. It is a bit too long indeed, it should've been 16 or 20 eps max. The mother and stupid brother can go to hell, seriously. How someone can live their life this shamelessly and continue to take advantage of their daughter/sister continuously is beyond me. To the point where they don't give a sh*t about her emotional wellbeing, her trauma, and then sabotage her happiness when she has finally found peace. I kept waiting for them to redeem themselves, but it just didn't happen in a reasonable manner.
I did love the SML, he's hilarious and actually a really good guy deep down. Also the friendship between the three girls was touching, even though I hated Se Mi's husband and was really happy when she finally snapped. All in all it's not perfect, but it's worth watching. Maybe take a short break in between and pick it up a week or so later.

I thought the beginning was funny enough to pass the time, but now it's just boring. Like, I don't even get the point of the show. His biggest 'crisis' aka illness isn't even addressed anymore, their choices during the TV show don't make sense and it's just... bland. The pacing and editing of the story are weird too, sometimes it just feels like bits and pieces have been edited out. The chemistry I did feel in the beginning vanished all of a sudden. The arch of the 'first love' ended in a complete 'wtf?' questionmark. I think I'm gonna drop it at ep 7. Or maybe I'll just continue watching whenever I feel like something veeeeeeeery light hearted where I don't have to pay too much attention.

Please mark these as spoilers for people who haven't seen the show. Also, there doesn't really have to be a specific 'reason' for the miscarriage, which is why they didn't give one. There's about a 20 percent chance of miscarriage before the 5th month, every third woman has to deal with such trauma. I wish they had instead elaborated more on her pain and why their relationship suddenly fell apart instead of finding comfort with each other and trying again. I mean, she's a proud woman, she might have felt like it was her fault, but still....

Just finished the drama, and as stated previously, I just don't get the hype. This is by no means a bad drama, but it's also really not that great. It has a stellar cast, some comedy, beautiful scenery and editing and music. The script, however, leaves something to be desired. It's all over the place and for me personally, it's too makjang, especially the final episodes. I think the biggest issue was that their past (especially the main couple's but also the other characters) was only touched upon, but it wasn't enough to make them seem 'human'. It didn't explain their divorce properly, or how they all became so selfish and unbearable. I kept waiting for more flashbacks, but it didn't happen until a brief perspective in the final episode, and, quite honestly, by then it was too late to be of much interest. Too much self-sacrifice, too much scheming and backstabbing and (attempted) murder and they were always left off the hook.
I think the episodes I enjoyed the most were actually in the middle, where the two families finally come together and scheme against the bad guys. It was refreshing and a more fun dynamic, beginning and end were overall just too solemn and the evil too powerful. The 2ML and his mother are batshit crazy...
Anyways, I don't really think I'll rewatch it, it left me heartbroken and bored too many times, there aren't enough comedic or heart-fluttering moments to make up for it. 8/10, only because the cast was phenomenal.

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Really didn't think I'd love this drama as much as I do. It's really keeping me on the edge of my seat! Not everything makes total sense, but it's a good mix of comedy, heartbreak and suspense, and let's not forget the intense chemistry! So happy Byeon Woo Seok is finally getting a romance leading role, he's so so so fine. Okay, i'll stop swooning, seriously though, they better give us a really happy ending!

Yeah, I actually dropped after another 20 minutes or so, I just couldn't watch anymore...

I am almost done with the drama, and I have to say, I am surprised by the overwhelming ratings it received that surpassed even a masterpiece like CLOY. I am not saying it's bad – it's just really not that good. Well, three episodes to go, maybe they will blow my mind?

Yeah, Junho is one of my fav actors, but I still couldn't finish red sleeve because of her. Maybe I'll try again one day, but just really didn't feel it back then...

Ok, dropped at ep 8 after all, I just cannot anymore... I wish they'd stop adapting so many webtoons and web novels. No offense meant, I am sure there's some good stuff out there, but also a lot of very cheesy plots that don't hold a candle to published novels and dramas with a good original script. I've been extremely disappointed by romance dramas these past couple of years.

I would say don't bother, I have the same issue with her acting and her character quickly gets very annoying. For some reason she reminds me so much of twilight kristen steward, same blank expressions and then suddenly overacting...

I am currently stuck on episode 7, and hugely disappointed. I loved the beginning of the show (despite LSY's acting, I literally dislike her acting in every drama I watch), but with each episode that passes, it becomes more cheesy and more unbearably cliché. I was so looking forward to a fashion drama, as I am a costume designer myself, but we don't see that much about the actual process, and the FL lead turned from a kick-ass don't-mess-with-me character into a typical gullible damsel in distress.
Don't even get me started on the 'Ha Na' colleague, who's just a jealous and delusional b*tch. he treats FL like garbage and if everything is her fault and FL doesn't stand up for herself. And quite honestly, how could she ask her superior if his wife 'really means that much' to him?? Literally makes NO sense, it's not like they're friends or even very close co-workers, and even then it would be out of line. I will try to continue for the sake of not dropping yet another show, and because I really like the 'maid' (she's the most awesome character in this, easily adapts to any circumstance, doesn't take BS, fights for what she wants, kind and compassionate).

Another reason is that even though I really liked Ji Han's character development, the writing is just too contradictory. In ep 8 he tells his brother to not be so selfish and stop hurting other people with his actions. Then he literally goes and confesses his love to his brother's fiancé. Yes, both of them know that Do Han doesn't love her, but it's still a betrayal, and they should at least confront him before getting all lovey-dovey like they do in ep 9. I don't know, the spark I felt in the beginning is gone, suddenly it's all so easy. It makes no sense. I also just really hate all the half siblings. Terribly cliché on all accounts.

I actually really loved the first 8 episodes, although I couldn't warm up to the FL's expressionless acting. But I feel like it's going downhill from here, a lot of people say the final 4 eps aren't worth watching, so I guess I'll drop it now.