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I think when you already are incline to an actor before the drama start you will dislike the other side of the love triangle without thinking it is program in your brain. Example: I love Eric Mun and I disliked the other actor (didn't like him physically or his acting) I read a description of a drama that attracted me so much but both of them were starting on it and both where on a the love triangle. I said nop I wont watch it because I will be incline to Eric and will hate it if he doesn't end up with the girl.
Man if I tell you if I watch it or not it would be a spoiler hahah.
I think because he loved another girl besides wife is a reason too. We all see that wrong. But like I said in my previews comment he had a reason and it was deeper.
They didn't show it but in the novel they explain it. The wife was in love with another man before they got married. The dad wanted her to marry Wook, because Wook had seen her riding a horse and thought she was beautiful and graceful so he went to ask for her hand and of course who would say no to her daughter marring a prince specially back then when it was all about who has more or your last name. So the dad sent people to kill her boyfriend who was a soldier. She ended up marrying Wook but on the day of their wedding he lift the veil and didn't saw the same woman full of life and love. He found out what had happened so little by little he stop loving her and she start loving him.
I know is not the same drama or is not all the same as the novel but if it wasn't connected they wouldn't of shown her on the horse, back then not a lot of women knew how to ride horses her boyfriend had shown her that. And they show the clip in SHR of Wooks wife riding the horse so I guess they did it for those who know the story, if you don't know it would just pass by as her riding a horse. So for me him loving Soo wasn't as bad, he explain to her in the Novel what had happened. In the novel the bracelet wasn't given that way that bracelet was for his wife and he gave it to Soo it was destined for the one he loved,(he said he went to many places to look for that kind of green rock because he wanted to give it to his wife on their wedding day) so Soo said than this is not for me but my sister. He explains about the boyfriend and the day of the wedding and he said I said it was for the woman I love don't take it off. Soo in the novel didn't accept it him right away, but the wife didn't die right away either.

Is so sad seeing how people are attacking the artist because of the characters they are playing.
The fans of JLK keep only seeing the "good" in his character when he was an arrogant guy with a dark heart and they are attacking the artist who may do something "bad" to his character. I love JLK but didn't like his character at the beginning and I am the kind of fan who will accept that I didn't like his character at the beginning but his character is starting to grow on me. (and read it right I said his character his character is not him as a person)
The same with Ha Nuel Loved his character, They keep judging his character because he feel in love with Soo but most fans don't know the back story of His relationship and Marriage with his wife. If you saw the episode where he remember the first time he saw her in a horse there's a back story there. (If your interested let me know I will write it under with spoiler cover thingy). Now let me say it I loved his character he was the first to care and love her but now I saw a side I didn't like of him I was so disappointed. When you go beyond just liking a actor because of how he looks but really loving what character he is playing and loving the drama that is the way you see things you grow with the characters you will love and hate them, you will hate his flaws and love his good characteristics. You will dislike the bad things he does and love the good deeds. But not just say look he just called her stupid aww he is so romantic, Oh he almost raped her I wish I was her just because you love the actor. I think actors play characters beyond wanting fans to like his acting because of his looks, and I am not saying his acting is not good. I love his acting. But when you see 90 percent of the comments saying you saw his jawline, omg his body, omg I am drooling that is not appreciating his acting. They want us to react to his character why do you thing some go to act as villains because they want to show us a different side of their acting, they don't go on reading the scripts to say Oh I want them to think I look fine and hot they say wow this will surely get a reaction out of them, will they hate my character or love it.
And analyze my comment before going to attack me.

Okay I understood what you are try to say.

I couldn't agree with you more but I didn't watch the CV but read most of the novel. I think that was my wrong doing as I did watch at least 8 episodes of SHR before reading now it doesn't compare with the excitement the novel brought to me. and I know I know is not the same with it being a Korean Historical and not Chinese. But so true that the fan service is so noticeable specially with the 4th prince (LJk) which I love his acting by the way.

For sure! I will surely be looking for your reviews or comments.

Thank you! I will give it a try.

I think so too, I love having this kind of discussion where even do we may not see eye to eye we respect each other opinion with out getting aggressive or offensive.
me and @rainruma kind of had a bit of discussion but In end we said you know what I think we didn't understand each other or got confused about what we wrote. I really appreciate the action of saying that of her/his part. Sorry I don't know if you are female or male @rainruma lol
but Yes is nice having this type of discussion when the flow is easy and peaceful. Thanks to the both of you.

I understand but I think if is a person who do it constantly I understand to report it but ones start here without knowing and least be truthful not a lot read the rules. I used to do it but than they started to remind me. I think is too much to report someone when maybe they didn't know (because in reality we don't know if they know) Sometimes I still forget than I go back and read it and say oh boy it has a big a spoiler and edit it add the spoiler. Maybe I am too nice hahaha.

Why do they do this too me I don't like the two leads but just came here to see what new drama was out and I see Lee Joon who I love as an actor in the cast. I am I going to have to watch this because I love him.

oh and I don't know her or ever talk to her just in case someone may think I am just jumping in because I know her lol

cool but she did already mark it as a spoiler.
I don't think she did it as a bad deed. That is why I commented.

You are welcome! =)

The problem when you read the novel is you aren't going to like what everything they do with it after, like a movie or play. The way they explain or play the story cant be the same with the time that a drama has unless they have lots of episodes. Which directors and writers have to be so smart on how to write or direct each thing happening in the novel or it can get boring.
Rarely do I like a live action of a book I have read. We don't get to see inside the mind of the main lead girl or guy as we do in a novel. Yes theres expressions but depending how good of the actor and actress is we will get what we read in a book. Sorry but not a lot of actors can really portray that. In a Novel we are in it we are living it.
I think with the actors of SHR is not their fault but the director. I think IU is more how they are directing her into doing her acting she is trying to portray the innocent side of the lead girl. I think Lee Joon Ki is perfect for being the 4th prince I seen a lot of his movies and he is great for that type of character.
@rainruma knows how I have change my opinion of SHR after reading the novel. I don't even think the Chinese Version can compare but is more closer to the novel.
I respect everyone's opinion and their likes. I am just here to give my humble opinion.
To say the truth I am not as excited to watch SHR after reading the novel I feel like I am missing so much. I will give it a try on Monday to see how I am feeling after reading the novel and I haven't even read the whole novel.

@Rainruma tell me what you think after reading the novel. Are you having the chance to read the whole novel with eng subs or the only one I seen that has a few chapters? If you have the whole eng sub version can you share with me? I have read what I think is a bit less than half.

@Raincat I hope you have the opportunity to read the novel.

Remember Hae Soo learned how to write and read for one reason only because she couldn't read Wook's poems and wanted to write back. Not to survive or something smart or clever. She is learning to behave? hmm she does get introuble a lot because of that. The name and information about herbs and remedies she knew already. At the town she named most of them with Wook. And remember the remedy he used on the older brother for his rash was because her mother had it. The only thing I think she did learn that we saw was the teas and the lanterns/decorations. Oh and the glue hahaha.
And Yes she is impulsive.

I didn't read the whole novel I am getting there I didn't watch the Chinese version only watched the last three episodes. But Ruoxi as I read on the novel she was more impulsive. She went on rides with the 13th prince when her sister clearly told her many times that was not the way to act that they could take it the wrong way but her being from modern times she didn't want to be controlled. She said things that shouldn't be said, which the 8th prince chocked her for. She didn't have respect for the princes which show how impulsive she was. Even with the 4th prince son she told him why should I respect you Im older but I am going to be noble or something like that. Well you aren't one yet so when you are I will show my respect. If she was really submissive she would of done just what the kid told her to do. She gets in a fight fist fight with the 8th prince sister.
The only person I can think about that she was submissive with was the King.

That I know of the Chinese Version is closer to the Novel than SHR.

I love her and her acting. I even play with my hubby and tell him she is his girlfriend I like her that much I am willing to share hahaha Jk.
But sadly we can't make others like her. She is one of the richest Korean celebrities, she started young, she did commercial, albums, dramas, she is a Tv presenter, singer,actress, writer, composer. She is really talented. I hope she has a thick skin and ignores all those bad comments about her.

but she never said nothing about him killing his brothers he said why are they making him the killer.

If you aren't watching the drama yes but a lot of people see clips and that scene is in it.
but if you are it was the preview for the next episode.

I did watch a few episodes of the Chinese version only the last three do, I read more chapters of the book I found it in Chinese but I am using bing translator so it was kind of whack so I needed a break.


Wow didn't know about the re editing. Why can fans go with the flow and stop being annoying about LJK and the romance. Can't they focus on the story? Sorry if I am coming rude but okay I get it when you have a bias or a favorite actor or singer but is too much. I saw so many comments on the site I watch the drama and is getting out of control with when are we getting So and Soo's scenes I really dislike her with 8th we getting to many scenes with the 8th prince and no So. I mean we weren't even half way. Imagine if they had stick to the novel hahaha they would of flown to Korean and start a war lol, because from what I read he didn't get so much lines or dialog until at least the last half of the novel.

If they stick to the original ending they will have to make a sequel like the Chinese version. But I really doubt they will end it with sad ending. Imagine if they marry her of to the 14th prince the viewers are going to throw their laptos or what ever device they use. Even do they weren't romantically involve she did die in his arms. You think the director would go for it? Pissing the fans or viewers off?

http://kissasian.com/Drama/Chihayafuru-Kami-no-Ku/Movie?id=30438
With subs but it says maybe they have few bad translations.

Exactly! I got attack in disqus for wanting a bit of romance in Vampire Detective. hahha but why why give so much chemistry to the actress and lead actor if they didn't need it for a drama with no romance. And the writers love playing with the subject to writing about others saying they make a good couple or asking if they are a couple. The point is hahah that I always need a bit of it. I was rant or get out of subject. But after chapters from the book I understand now how much more there is to the story. Not just the romance but that is how they are playing it in SHR. Sadly like you said they just want to give what the fans want. And the viewers who are fans of Lee Jun Ki who are like 80 percent if not more just don't see beyond that point.
I don't know if you seen Cheese in The trap I had a big problem with the lead he was a psycho with a bad attitude and of course the fans didn't see that. Even had a discussion or disagreement with my cousin who watch the drama when I recommend it. Because everyone gave the same reply is because you don't understand him. What do I need to understand? Every action has a consequence. I don't care what happened in your pass you have in your hands what action you take in the present either bad or good. Don't use that as an excuse. Where I am going is So may had a bad past but he can decide what to do in the present. Maybe that is why I don't like the 4th prince that much. Even do I saw in the last few episodes how insecure he is and he need some loving hahaha
I prefer the 8th prince because he was sweet and nice in the beginning, how he treated Soo. And what I also liked in the drama is that she didn't fall for the douche guy right away, she actually fell for the nice guy. For me is more realistic. Maybe because I wouldn't want my daughters to fall for a douchebag who threat them bad and they will be like lost puppies with no owner following him around even do he screams and kicks them away.<--- you see off the subject again hahaha.
In the subject of the throne I totally agree with you. Like you said in the book the 8th prince had more motives besides Jealousy. Which makes it more Likeable. And if they are willing to change the big plot one of the biggest events that happen on the novel they such give a happy ending to all of them than. If they are willing to do it just for fan service. That is one of my unlikeable things about the Korean industry they don't care what mess up thing they do if they keep the popularity of their employees being kpop celebrities or actors or any one of the entertainment industry. Like said probably they wont want to make LJK unlikable.
I pretty sure I will have an emotional break down after all those tragedies hahhaa.
BBJX changed my point of view big time. Thank you for intriguing me into watching or reading it.
If I read sad ending on the comments is a 85 percent I will not watch it. I know some are worth it and I had watch pretty sad movies and I cry my eyes out but it leaves me analyzing so many thing about my life I don't sleep I am just thinking and thinking. I am just a wimpy girl with a heart made of glass.