Deserves so much more love!!
I started this drama because of the good ratings here in mdl and boy they were right!Tbh the very first episode didn't give me much hope about the future, but I continued watching, without much expectations. And it turned out to be one of my all time favourites.
There is much that could go wrong with this story but they have managed to pull it off amazingly exceeding all my expectations. Here's my humble review on this drama and as it's my very first, please excuse the mistakes.
Story -It may seem like you understood the whole past story at first but the writing presents us with believable plot twists one at a time, at the right times and keeps you interested till the end. The end is on where all the personalities, childhood traumas, secrets and grudges held by characters start to make perfect sense. So the story is well paced and will keep you interested till the very end. And the characters are also very well written and believable according to their circumstances, Specially our tortured but kind hearted Mr.Cha Do Hyun and all his personalities (Shin Se Ki is my personal favorite) You will rarely come across a complex protagonist like him.
Acting -It's my first time seeing Ji Sung's work and I'm already a fan😍 His portrayal of 7 different individuals, ranging from an ahjussi to a teen girl, is top notch. Our FL too must be appreciated as I came to love her quirky but smart nature and I rarely like these type of FLs in kdrama😅 All other members of the cast are also well suited for their characters and have done an amazing job.
Music- This has one of the most beautiful and heart touching osts I have ever come across. The theme song Auditory hallucinations really enhances the theme and all the emotions in this drama. The contrast of the male singer's rap and females singer's ballad is beautiful! And as someone in yt comments has said the rap kills and the ballad heals💖 It will surely bring tears to your eyes more than once, with the way it is used throughout the drama.
Rewatch value -I am not usually one to rewatch a whole drama so my rewatch values can be comparatively low. Instead I would watch the osts or some scenes that I specially enjoyed, but this drama is one I would definitely rewatch if I had time (but sadly I don't😢) It is the kind of drama you can enjoy over and over, from time to time.
Overall - Totally recommended!!!
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Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist Season 2
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This is your sign to visit Gye soo clinic's psychiatrist, again!
If you've completed s1 and wondering whether to watch s2 or if you're wondering whether to start this drama at all, well, you definitely should. (It's best to start from s1 though)But after finishing s1, the first 2,3 episodes might feel a bit frustrating due to that specific character, but she is also a patient, thus we must be patient and listen to her side of the story as well.
The story was well paced, building up to a neat and well deserved happy ending. This drama became surprisingly heartfelt for me. I absolutely love Yoo se yeob, played by Kim min jae (Dali and the cocky prince), and i personally think saeguk attire suits him best. It's my first te seeing the FL but I loved her too. Gye ji han was amazing, he was played by the talented kim sang kyung (Memories of murder, Crowned clown) and I will get to him in a moment. First let me list the aspects of this which I especially enjoyed.
Love story - it's about two wounded souls healing each other and becoming their best versions. They have everything, great chemistry with heart fluttering scenes that made me grin from ear to ear, and emotional depth that will make one genuinely root for them. They are two beautiful and interesting individuals in their own rights. And their story is like a stream flowing through many obstacles, only making it stronger and adding to its beauty. Our ML, Yoo se yeob or poong, is just the right amount of clingy and mature. It is very admirable how he recognizes the skills of his lady Seo eun woo and encourages her to go out into the world and make a name for herself, thus provinng herself and earning her own freedom. I was definitely impressed by how they dealt head on with all the problems that were thrown their way, without trying to hide or run away.
Found family done right- the gye soo clinic family is all made up of people rescued by its owner physician Gye ji han. From Ip bun, lady namhae, jan gun and granny to yoo se yeob and his manservant man bok and lady seo eun woo. I usually don't like to watch this many side characters but all of their interactions felt very genuine. I found myself laughing out loud watching their chaos and ended up caring, worrying and loving each and everyone one of them. They all had distinct personalities and scenes were a real pleasure to watch.
Gye ji han - he became such an endearing character but i don't know how to describe him. First he appears to be that father figure who give a bit of wisdom to the leads and provide some comic relief. Well he does that, but he's so much more. He is witty, smart, funny and wise. I will miss his sharp words and manner of speaking with those gestures and expressions.
And man talk about annoying villains.. Thought we were done with them after s1, but here they come one after another.. But the finale is very satisfying as they redeemed those who were deserving and sent off others as they so deserved, for their crimes against our leads and also for getting on my nerves so much.
All in all wonderful drama, would recommend to everyone!
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Endearing watch that could've been better
Firstly I will give you a little insight to the political situation in the movie's premise, as it might be difficult to understand for someone who has not heard this story before.The King's warden is set in a tumultuous period of Joseon's history, where our titular king,Yi Hong-wi had already been forced to abdicate the throne by his uncle, Grand Prince Suyang. And after the attempted coup by the 6 ministers whom we see being punished in the beginning, the deposed Hong wi is sent away from the palace into exile at a remote village. And as I came to learn, the rest of the story, except some facts about Um Heung Do (village chief) is fictional or based on folklore.
The strongest point of this movie was the acting. Almost all the characters here are somewhat stereotypical, serving as a means but are likeable nonetheless. As someone who was already an admirer of Park Ji Hoon after Weak hero class 1, his acting was phenomenal as usual. The way his eyes transform from utter despair and emptiness in the beginning into quite strength and ambition like a tiger's afterwards. And also the village chief, though a somewhat stereotypical character still managed to make him endearing through the acting. Lee Jae Hoon was stunning and a delight to watch as Prince Geum Seong.
The only characters with some character development were the king and the warden/ village chief, whereas it seemed like a missed opportunity for the characters of the devoted court lady and village chief's son.
The music was alright I guess, but there was nothing memorable about it. It feels like this movie could have benefitted from a better soundtrack and cinematography. But it won't bother you very much while watching it as it is carried successfully by the actors. In the end, I have no regrets about watching this and it made my heart ache for king Danjeong.
The King's warden has it's heart in the right place and succeeds in being a heartfelt watch.
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