does it have an happy ending and is there something happening in it? I want to watch it but I'm scared it will…
And keep an open mind about which boy ends up with Deok Sun. Unless you think you might inadvertently get attached to one over the others, 😂 then I'd suggest you look it up. It depends on the person, but I ended up spoiling myself because I couldn't handle the suspense (this is a common Reply series tactic: to keep you guessing about which ML ends up with the FL. It's a very unique set of dramas in that sense, haha).
Notice, this drama has a 9.1 rating on MDL (already pretty rare), 100,000+ viewers (also rare), and was released in 2016. There are VERY few dramas on this site that can boast these impressive stats with so much time and distance from airing.
And there's a reason.
It's not for everyone, and it took me a while to get into, but once I did, I was hooked.
P.S. Don't forget to have some tissues handy for the end! Because you WILL weep.
does it have an happy ending and is there something happening in it? I want to watch it but I'm scared it will…
I found the first 5 episodes boring and very difficult to get through, and I was less invested in the parents stories' throughout, but it does pick up, and the ending packs a PUNCH, and hits you right in the feels (and by watching the earlier bits, the ending comes together; it might just take some time to get there). I don't know if you can watch the ending and not cry? Has anyone managed it? 😂 Especially if you have any sweet memories of friendship, youth or childhood, the end will do you in. 😂 If you don't have good memories from your youth, it will make you long to have had them, and you'll still mourn with the characters, at the very least. The first review that quotes some of the drama's voice over is probably some of the most gut-wrenching stuff once you've seen the drama.
I'd suggest let yourself watch over a span of weeks or months and just slowly make your way through it. It's not the kind of show to speed through, and honestly, it's too long to binge. 😂
It has vibes of a weekend or family drama, especially in that it is so much longer than a normal 16 Episode drama, and focuses on so many characters equally, and their arcs of growth. It just feels like a higher production value than a family or weekend drama; less soapy, and more poignant, nostalgic and thoughtful. It's not super plot driven, and feels like someone followed four families in the same neighborhood with a camcorder as their kids grew up; these sorts of vibes. All the best! 😉
A lot of people asking if there's a romance in it and when they know that it's not big part of the plot they're…
And the romance is SO cute. Not a main theme, but when it is incorporated our crown prince and princess are just the cutest. 🥰
And the political scheming in this is actually interesting. It's one of the few dramas that spend more time on the royal family than the ministers and their power struggles. That was a huge win in my opinion for a sageuk, and a good move.
why is this tagged as horror? Is is really scary? I'm easily scared but it seems great
It has some creepy parts, yes. For those used to horror, this would be nothing, but for someone like me who avoids horror (or pseudo-religious darkness), it was a bit chilling.
One of the earlier episodes has the FL tormented by these two little girl ghosts who don't end up being creepy but before I found out about their story they gave me the heebie jeebies. I was like, "Nope, can't watch this." Had to skip until I got to the sweet part. It actually ends up being really heartbreaking and beautiful, their part in the story, but the build up to the resolution was not for me. 😂
It's not really either. I guess it's a fictional historical with some slight exaggerations of combat - so you…
Super helpful! I've been wondering this myself. So then, what genre do the pseudo historical films like this and LLTG fall under? Cause they're not claiming any kind of accurate historicity, right?
Everyone on this thread is so kind and helpful! So refreshing after visiting popular and/or currently airing Kdrama comment threads. 😅 It's like a breath of fresh air!
Idk how you can say that after story of kunning palace, legend of shen li, and hidden love. C-dramas have always…
Yes, it's the kind of tight writing and good pacing I miss! I didn't care for the episodes covering her stepmother nearer to the end and after a certain special character dies, but besides that I thought it was gripping from start to finish. Though Wanning is SO icky. *shivers*
Someone suggested I stop at minute 31ish of episode 40 and it was a good call. So glad I did. There is a 5 minute happy episode that overturns the open ending but it's only available on certain sites. @TaliaToo helped me find a link so I could watch it. She's active on the thread and she can probably find it for you if you want a safe link. :)
Oh, so it is a glitch with MDL? Ha, I thought it was just me.
But hey, I went out of the country for a few weeks, and stopped getting email notifications when someone would comment on one of my comments. No idea why it stopped (cause when I tried to change notifications it didn't work 😂). You can give that hack a shot? 🤣
Idk how you can say that after story of kunning palace, legend of shen li, and hidden love. C-dramas have always…
The Double was good, too! Cdramas are extremely stylized, way further from reality, and everyone looks too perfect (even more than Kdramas), which usually turns me off from the fantasy ones especially, but a few with super high ratings I have tried, and really enjoyed, to my surprise. They had much better pacing and writing than I anticipated. And some very good chemistry and acting at times, too (Zhao Lusi for the win! I now get why everyone adores her.).
Lovely Runner has spoiled folks. They seem to be comparing everything to it. I love Sunjae but damn...at some…
Yes, your P.S. is spot on. You don't watch Kdramas for "new" and "innovative." Those of us who like them just want a good variation on a theme that's been told dozens and dozens of times. ☺️
then why don't you guys find out a drama with a plot that's not basic and watch that one?
Have you tried Move To Heaven? And the dramas without romance (crime/action/slice of life) tend to be more innovative or feel more unique. You can try some of those, perhaps?
I guess you haven't seen a lot of Kdramas, my friend.
Well, in my experience the ML is always somewhat similar to the description you provided of the ML here (innocent and pure, and a novice in love). I can think of Weightlifting Fairy and Fight For My Way just off the top of my head that had MLs who dated before, but most are not written that way. That's all I meant. You seemed surprised that the ML was written that way, which gave me the impression you haven't seen many Kdrama rom-coms. I apologize if I misunderstood your comment. Looking back my response does sound dismissive.
There is more variety amongst types of FLs, but the way you described the ML is what you'll find in most Kdramas (in my experience).
And there's a reason.
It's not for everyone, and it took me a while to get into, but once I did, I was hooked.
P.S. Don't forget to have some tissues handy for the end! Because you WILL weep.
I'd suggest let yourself watch over a span of weeks or months and just slowly make your way through it. It's not the kind of show to speed through, and honestly, it's too long to binge. 😂
It has vibes of a weekend or family drama, especially in that it is so much longer than a normal 16 Episode drama, and focuses on so many characters equally, and their arcs of growth. It just feels like a higher production value than a family or weekend drama; less soapy, and more poignant, nostalgic and thoughtful. It's not super plot driven, and feels like someone followed four families in the same neighborhood with a camcorder as their kids grew up; these sorts of vibes. All the best! 😉
And the political scheming in this is actually interesting. It's one of the few dramas that spend more time on the royal family than the ministers and their power struggles. That was a huge win in my opinion for a sageuk, and a good move.
One of the earlier episodes has the FL tormented by these two little girl ghosts who don't end up being creepy but before I found out about their story they gave me the heebie jeebies. I was like, "Nope, can't watch this." Had to skip until I got to the sweet part. It actually ends up being really heartbreaking and beautiful, their part in the story, but the build up to the resolution was not for me. 😂
Someone suggested I stop at minute 31ish of episode 40 and it was a good call. So glad I did. There is a 5 minute happy episode that overturns the open ending but it's only available on certain sites. @TaliaToo helped me find a link so I could watch it. She's active on the thread and she can probably find it for you if you want a safe link. :)
But hey, I went out of the country for a few weeks, and stopped getting email notifications when someone would comment on one of my comments. No idea why it stopped (cause when I tried to change notifications it didn't work 😂). You can give that hack a shot? 🤣
And by the way, it's been glorious.
There is more variety amongst types of FLs, but the way you described the ML is what you'll find in most Kdramas (in my experience).