Couldn't help it and found myself here looking for spoilers bcz I'm watching the korean adaptation and I'm in…
@Kkrazy99 No, in think the 3rd is added in the K-version because there actually was a 3rd and 4th prince who competed for the throne.
From what I read, I the real Gwangjong didn't actually killed that many of his brothers (probably only 1 or 2). I think he actually killed more of the rivaling parties, gaining his ruthless title. In the first half of his reign he was actually a pretty decent king.
Couldn't help it and found myself here looking for spoilers bcz I'm watching the korean adaptation and I'm in…
The main plot line is similar, like Haesoo/Rouxi (I'll use HS to denote) going back in time, HS living with the 8th before moving to the palace, the 8th-HS-4th love triangle, the 10th crushing on HS but having to marry someone else, the 13th falling for the geisha/princess of an old empire, the 14th and 4th prince having the same mother and the mother disliking the 4th.
But, there are also many differences from the Chinese version, (I am looking forward to see how the Korean version will end), like HS's sister instead of cousin is married to the 8th, and the sister doesn't actually die until almost the end. Also, the 10th gets married to the 8th's 1st wife's younger sister (HS's sister is actually the 2nd wife of the 8th), instead of the General's daughter. Also, there is a 3rd prince who is also fighting for the throne instead of just the 4th and 8th. I think these differences is most likely to adapt to Korean history (i.e. there were actually a 3rd and 4th prince who fought for the throne, marriage laws in the Chinese period and the Korean period were different).
There are new characters that weren't really in the Chinese version like the 3rd prince, and Jumong. I think the General was also not in the Chinese version. (I am actually looking forward to what roles these characters have towards the ending of the Korean version.)
The some progression and settings of scenes is also different, like things that happened before HS entered the palace vs. things after. (I think this has to do with the episode difference, so they had to put scenes together differently)
I know this is strange to ask... but... can someone compare this to "W" and let me know if it's better?…
W is a more exciting drama because of the crime show like plot, while Love O2O is much lighter and fluffy. I think it would be like comparing an action thriller with a romantic comedy.
However, I think I would rate Love O2O's rewatch value higher, just because in W, once the mystery is solved, the story isn't as exciting. Also, for W, after I think episode 8ish(?) it felt like the storyline was being stretched to make a longer drama and the quality of the story wasn't as great as the first half.
I think LO2O is definitely worth watching...(or at least kept on the to-watch list for those rainy days) though this is opinion based, so you should just try watch the first episode and see if you get pulled into the drama or not.
From what I read, I the real Gwangjong didn't actually killed that many of his brothers (probably only 1 or 2). I think he actually killed more of the rivaling parties, gaining his ruthless title. In the first half of his reign he was actually a pretty decent king.
Maybe a special episode or movie, but, not an entire season.
'Too much of a good thing'...
But, there are also many differences from the Chinese version, (I am looking forward to see how the Korean version will end), like HS's sister instead of cousin is married to the 8th, and the sister doesn't actually die until almost the end. Also, the 10th gets married to the 8th's 1st wife's younger sister (HS's sister is actually the 2nd wife of the 8th), instead of the General's daughter. Also, there is a 3rd prince who is also fighting for the throne instead of just the 4th and 8th. I think these differences is most likely to adapt to Korean history (i.e. there were actually a 3rd and 4th prince who fought for the throne, marriage laws in the Chinese period and the Korean period were different).
There are new characters that weren't really in the Chinese version like the 3rd prince, and Jumong. I think the General was also not in the Chinese version. (I am actually looking forward to what roles these characters have towards the ending of the Korean version.)
The some progression and settings of scenes is also different, like things that happened before HS entered the palace vs. things after. (I think this has to do with the episode difference, so they had to put scenes together differently)
However, I think I would rate Love O2O's rewatch value higher, just because in W, once the mystery is solved, the story isn't as exciting. Also, for W, after I think episode 8ish(?) it felt like the storyline was being stretched to make a longer drama and the quality of the story wasn't as great as the first half.
I think LO2O is definitely worth watching...(or at least kept on the to-watch list for those rainy days) though this is opinion based, so you should just try watch the first episode and see if you get pulled into the drama or not.