I'm still in the midst of watching this drama. Sneaked a peek at your review... whilst hoping to avoid spoilers. Hahaha.
I was thinking of dropping it during the early episodes. The not-so-epic title and the poster gave me a romcom expectation. But the chemistry between the leads was underwhelming plus there were way too many obstacles blocking the relationship. Then again the falling in love bit was quite unbelievable.
The second half of the drama was better, especially when I stopped expecting it to be a romcom. I started watching it like a slice of life in the palace 😄
Reading your review helped to highlight the history that the story is based on. Thank you for that. I'm going to sit back and enjoy the rest of the drama...and stop hoping for a happy ending 🤣🤣
Totally agree with your review. Interesting facet of investigation that I've not watched before, but nowhere close to a good crime drama. 2022's Reset and K-drama Through The Darkness are so much stronger.
The con case using AI was eye opening though. Signs of things to come. We have to be wary of videos and not just scam calls, emails plus text messages.
Excellent, and thorough review. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and research.
Pachinko was such an enlightening and well-made production. Can't wait for the next installment!
Agree that Lee Min Ho performed his personal best in this drama. Like you, I was never a fan due to his reliance on his looks instead of honing his craft.
Youn Yuh Jung was brilliant, as always <3
The little boy who acted as the young Noah was such joy to watch. Hope he continues to shine in future.
Agree with your review. I loved loved the first half of this drama, and it was enroute to 9 for me. But the second half was too long and draggy. Plus the ending was quite lame.
Still a solid watch. Amazing acting and production!
On the same page as you. The romance felt realistic; the depth in their conversation were refreshing in a period drama. So much love in their gazes for each other <3
Loved the sets especially their house and tea house. Different from most period shows.
Didn't enjoy the slapstick bits at all. One of the reasons I didn't rate the show higher 😛
Another brilliant review! You helped me understand some of the confusing parts in the main couple's actions. I couldn't get why SS kept putting up walls when she clearly loved BY.
This was the third drama I watched Wu Lei. The first being NIF made it hard for me to accept him as an adult in TLB haha. Plus the pairing with Dilraba didn't really work for me. In LLTG though, I finally sat up and noticed that Lu Wei has grown up. His acting has improved vastly here.
The chemistry between the leads are much more convincing; they were so mesmerising when together. In fact I reckon their chemistry is more potent than the one between ZLS and Yang Yang in WRTW.
I love Seo Hyun Jin! Very talented, definitely one of my favourites since I watched Another Miss Oh early in my kdrama journey. Brilliant show made more exceptional by our Hyun Jin. I tracked down her other shows after that, and I was in awe of her skills <3
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Based on how only one soul can inhabit a body (as shown by the switch between Queen and Shaman Choi), it wasn't explained where the soul of the original Mudeok went to. I was waiting for the reveal but it remains a plot hole. Haha
Love, love, love this article. PHY is one of my favourite writers; I have her in My Favourite Writers list. Another Miss Oh is a gem...the brilliant story, top notch directing and the super talented cast.
I fell in love with Seo Hyun Jin in this drama too. Haha.
Thank you for the article. Feels awesome to not be alone in my love for great writers xx
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I was thinking of dropping it during the early episodes. The not-so-epic title and the poster gave me a romcom expectation. But the chemistry between the leads was underwhelming plus there were way too many obstacles blocking the relationship. Then again the falling in love bit was quite unbelievable.
The second half of the drama was better, especially when I stopped expecting it to be a romcom. I started watching it like a slice of life in the palace 😄
Reading your review helped to highlight the history that the story is based on. Thank you for that. I'm going to sit back and enjoy the rest of the drama...and stop hoping for a happy ending 🤣🤣
The con case using AI was eye opening though. Signs of things to come. We have to be wary of videos and not just scam calls, emails plus text messages.
Pachinko was such an enlightening and well-made production. Can't wait for the next installment!
Agree that Lee Min Ho performed his personal best in this drama. Like you, I was never a fan due to his reliance on his looks instead of honing his craft.
Youn Yuh Jung was brilliant, as always <3
The little boy who acted as the young Noah was such joy to watch. Hope he continues to shine in future.
Still a solid watch. Amazing acting and production!
On the same page as you. The romance felt realistic; the depth in their conversation were refreshing in a period drama. So much love in their gazes for each other <3
Loved the sets especially their house and tea house. Different from most period shows.
Didn't enjoy the slapstick bits at all. One of the reasons I didn't rate the show higher 😛
Hahahaha exactly how I felt!
This was the third drama I watched Wu Lei. The first being NIF made it hard for me to accept him as an adult in TLB haha. Plus the pairing with Dilraba didn't really work for me. In LLTG though, I finally sat up and noticed that Lu Wei has grown up. His acting has improved vastly here.
The chemistry between the leads are much more convincing; they were so mesmerising when together. In fact I reckon their chemistry is more potent than the one between ZLS and Yang Yang in WRTW.
Yup.... waiting for answers in S2 😄
I just recalled that I watched this when I was little, and enjoyed it :)
I fell in love with Seo Hyun Jin in this drama too. Haha.
Thank you for the article. Feels awesome to not be alone in my love for great writers xx