Loved this drama. It is now on my very favorite historical drama list. Every actor was perfect for their role and the acting was excellent. I really liked the two male leads and the two female leads. What a great drama--a definite must watch. It had the right amount of serious drama combined with romance and humor. It was like watching "Descendants of the Sun" in a historical drama because it was so good although, of course, the story was completely different -- just really well executed. Congratulations to everyone on their hard work who helped put this drama together including staff, directors and actors. In the near future, I will watch it again (and again). Also, as a last note, I really enjoyed watching the Special episode 19 that showed a lot about the actors and how the drama was filmed. Good work and Take care!
This drama is an absolute must watch. I rate it 10 out of 10 (which I do rarely). The actors were excellent, the story, direction--everything was nearly perfect! I was pleasantly surprised to see the same leading actress in both (Liu Cecilia). I couldn't wait to watch each new episode and I will miss it now that I have finished the series, but I know I wlll watch it again without a doubt. It reminds me very much of another favorite drama, "Bu Bu Jing Xin" or as some call it, "Scarlet Heart-1" (the Chinese version, although the Korean version, "Scarlet Heart-Ryeo" is currently airing. It is also very good with similarities in the storyline, but a completely different drama. I am enjoying it.). If you are undecided, watch "Sound of the Desert" now. You won't be disappointed.
In case you're interested, another great historical favorite of mine is "Prince of Lan Ling." If you haven't seen any of these yet, you're in for a great treat! Take care and enjoy.
This was a very good drama--it just wasn't as dramatic as "Descendants of the Sun," but everything doesn't have to be. They are different stories. Interesting, good actors, good storyline. Good message. I could watch it again. A few dramatic "doctor stories" within. Good ending. Gave it a good 8.4 rating.
Held my interest throughout even though the two female leads were way too quiet and overall boring by the end of the drama. Actor Choi Soo Jong (Jang Bogok) was perfect in his role and I also liked Yeom-Moon (Song Il Gook) and other actors (:
The female antagonist was ok but a bit over dramatic. I was really hoping for an amazing ending even up to the last half of the final episode (51). How can a drama end like this--not just sad, but so dissapointing! From now on I'm only going to watch very long dramas if they have a super high rating. I could not watch this again --too bad. I wanted to like it more! The makings were there! I gave it a rating of 7.5
I tried watching this a couple of times and although it wasn't bad I just couldn't get into it (I was in a bit…
Maybe you should try it again. Sometimes I also find that I react to a particular drama just because of the mood I'm currently in. I watched this and it really was worth my time. I ended up loving it!
It shows "133 episodes" but it's really only about half that since the episodes are shorter than a regular kdrama.
The pros for shorter episodes are:
1) there are more "natural" places to pause when you need to stop,
2) more "cliff hangers" that keep the story interesting and moving,
3) it's easier to watch shorter episodes in between other things you are doing.
The ending is good and you will miss this series when it is over, then wish there was a sequel. You will probably watch it again!
So far (68 episodes) I'm really enjoying this drama. I'm excited every night to watch more episodes. Love Shin Ae-Ra as the really together wife and mother/step-mom. She was perfect for her role. I would love to see her in more dramas! (:
Really loved you in "Ugly Alert." You were perfect! I wish you were in more of that drama--hated to see you go.) I would love to see you in more dramas. (Is "Bravo My Life" the same as "Ugly Alert?" I didn't see that title in your list.
After all these great reviews, how could I Not watch "Ugly Alert?!" (:
Seriously though 133 episodes is daunting (although I've watched a few historical dramas that are this long and they were worth it)! I'm just going to start and see where it takes me--I can always stop if I'm bored, although it doesn't seem like that's going to be the case.
Also, the one drama that I really, really liked but it doesn't seem like it got that high of a rating, is "To The Beautiful You." (I just noticed that it had over 14,000 viewers.) It wasn't my first Kdrama, but I just can't stop thinking about it from time to time. The story and the actors were cute, adorable, funny, dramatic--everything was excellent. I re-watched it at least three or four times so far and I still like it. I always recommend it when someone is looking for their next Kdrama to watch! (Only 16 episodes.) Enjoy and Take care!
PS _I think the most overrated drama that I've seen is "My Love From Another Star." While the actors were good, the leading actress was just too annoying while the leading actor was way too quiet. I keep telling myself I will have to watch it again just to see if I might change my mind! (:
This drama was really good. It's almost a tie between"King's Daughter" and this one. I loved that it transitioned between 1885 and early 1900's. Loved the three lead actors. The first thee western doctors were also good, as well as several other supporting actors. I really loved Han Hye Jin, and the performance by Park Yong Woo was absolutely amazing in every single episode! I can't say enough about this drama--I definitely recommend it. I rated it over 9 which I rarely do. Take care.
PS just wanted to mention that it was a bit of a slow start the first one or two episodes but after that I couldn't stop watching it!
I loved "The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang." This is one of the best Historical kdramas I have watched. I was sad when it ended which isn't usually the case, but I actually missed watching it!
It's true--This drama had about every cliché you can think of from every Kdrama (although I'm sure there must have been a few they missed)! They were very funny, laugh-out-loud moments. I loved the premise of the story and the actors were really okay. (I didn't even recognize Sean Richard Dulake. He looked so different without the long blond hair in the sageuk drama "Jejungwon." It is so good!). I kept wondering if they were acting that way intentionally for the purpose of the "Dramaworld" story--I'm sure they were to some degree. But really, in the final analysis, it was just a little off, although I watched it all and kind of liked it. It was a good ending. (I rated it 7 out of 10.) I would watch it again just to see if I missed anything although I'm not fond of having to click forward to the next episode every 10 or 15 minutes. (:
I'm not totally into anime, but I can't help thinking that maybe this would have been a really good anime series. Take care!
I watched this drama last year. It is one of my favorites. I will watch it again. It is one of those that pops into my mind every now and then. I liked how the two-stories came together. It is so unforgettable!
I watched this drama earlier this year (2016). I really liked the story line and the actors, but the one frustrating issue I had was with the music (which isn't usually a problem). The music in this drama was out of balance. It was too loud and overpowering compared to the whispering voices of the actors. It seemed that the background music was challenging the actors to set the mood and tone of a scene. Even though I watched straight through the 5th episode, I struggled with the remaining drama, constantly turning the volume up or down when the "background" music became too loud.
I would like to try watching this, although I couldn't get into the beginning of the first season from 1998. I want it to be like the amazing "Bu Bu Jing Xin" (Scarlet Heart-1), "Prince of Lan Ling," or "Empresses in the Palace." I have discovered how much I like some of the wonderful Chinese historical dramas! There are many really great historical dramas from several Asian countries--I love it!!! (I am an American from the U.S. all my life.)
I have watched a few dramas on kissasian.com when I can't find them on dramafever.com or viki.com, and at first the website was okay. There are several ads on the site but I don't always mind because most of them seem to be mainstream and unobtrusive--Except for a few that have offensive pictures. I try my best to avoid looking at them and even though you can close them, it gets tiring for every episode. So I have decided not to use kissasian anymore. I've written to them, and of course I'm only one person, but they don't get rid of the bad offensive ads. Instead, they should just keep the normal ads (which would be common sense if they want more followers), so I'm ready to Stop Watching anything on kissasian. It's too bad because it seems like they could have been a really valid website but I'm not willing to be offended any longer.
I started watching this on kissasian.com but it's hard to tell which season I'm watching because the titles of the same dramas vary so much. It's not that old but I don't really care for the background music. Maybe I just need to stick with a few more episodes to see if anything is going to change. I was hoping it would be like the amazing "Bu Bu Jing Xin" (Scarlet Heart-1) or "Prince of Lan Ling", but so far that's not the case. But I have discovered how much I like some wonderful Chinese dramas! There are some really great historical dramas from many Asian countries--I love it (I am an American from the U.S. all my life.)
I have watched a few dramas on kissasian.com when I can't find them on dramafever.com or viki.com, and at first the website was okay. There are several ads on the site but I don't always mind because they seem to be mainstream and unobtrusive--Except for a few that have very offensive pictures. I try my best to avoid looking at them and even though you can close them, it gets tiring for every episode. So I have decided not to use kissasian anymore. I've written to them, and of course I'm only one person, but they don't get rid of the bad offensive ads and instead just keep the good ones (which would be common sense if they want more followers), so I'm ready to Stop Watching anything on kissasian. It's too bad because it seems like they could have been a really valid website but I'm not willing to be offended any longer.
In case you're interested, another great historical favorite of mine is "Prince of Lan Ling." If you haven't seen any of these yet, you're in for a great treat! Take care and enjoy.
The female antagonist was ok but a bit over dramatic. I was really hoping for an amazing ending even up to the last half of the final episode (51). How can a drama end like this--not just sad, but so dissapointing! From now on I'm only going to watch very long dramas if they have a super high rating. I could not watch this again --too bad. I wanted to like it more! The makings were there! I gave it a rating of 7.5
The pros for shorter episodes are:
1) there are more "natural" places to pause when you need to stop,
2) more "cliff hangers" that keep the story interesting and moving,
3) it's easier to watch shorter episodes in between other things you are doing.
The ending is good and you will miss this series when it is over, then wish there was a sequel. You will probably watch it again!
Seriously though 133 episodes is daunting (although I've watched a few historical dramas that are this long and they were worth it)! I'm just going to start and see where it takes me--I can always stop if I'm bored, although it doesn't seem like that's going to be the case.
Also, the one drama that I really, really liked but it doesn't seem like it got that high of a rating, is "To The Beautiful You." (I just noticed that it had over 14,000 viewers.) It wasn't my first Kdrama, but I just can't stop thinking about it from time to time. The story and the actors were cute, adorable, funny, dramatic--everything was excellent. I re-watched it at least three or four times so far and I still like it. I always recommend it when someone is looking for their next Kdrama to watch! (Only 16 episodes.) Enjoy and Take care!
PS _I think the most overrated drama that I've seen is "My Love From Another Star." While the actors were good, the leading actress was just too annoying while the leading actor was way too quiet. I keep telling myself I will have to watch it again just to see if I might change my mind! (:
PS just wanted to mention that it was a bit of a slow start the first one or two episodes but after that I couldn't stop watching it!
I'm not totally into anime, but I can't help thinking that maybe this would have been a really good anime series. Take care!
I have watched a few dramas on kissasian.com when I can't find them on dramafever.com or viki.com, and at first the website was okay. There are several ads on the site but I don't always mind because most of them seem to be mainstream and unobtrusive--Except for a few that have offensive pictures. I try my best to avoid looking at them and even though you can close them, it gets tiring for every episode. So I have decided not to use kissasian anymore. I've written to them, and of course I'm only one person, but they don't get rid of the bad offensive ads. Instead, they should just keep the normal ads (which would be common sense if they want more followers), so I'm ready to Stop Watching anything on kissasian. It's too bad because it seems like they could have been a really valid website but I'm not willing to be offended any longer.
I have watched a few dramas on kissasian.com when I can't find them on dramafever.com or viki.com, and at first the website was okay. There are several ads on the site but I don't always mind because they seem to be mainstream and unobtrusive--Except for a few that have very offensive pictures. I try my best to avoid looking at them and even though you can close them, it gets tiring for every episode. So I have decided not to use kissasian anymore. I've written to them, and of course I'm only one person, but they don't get rid of the bad offensive ads and instead just keep the good ones (which would be common sense if they want more followers), so I'm ready to Stop Watching anything on kissasian. It's too bad because it seems like they could have been a really valid website but I'm not willing to be offended any longer.