Welcome dearest noobs, who are scared little fawns trying to decide whether or not to watch this masterpiece, allow me to give a review to sway you :)
AN AMAZING SHOW THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE I just can't help how much in love I am with this drama.
Acting 10/10: This is only the second Song Joong Ki drama I've seen. But Song Joong Ki's character is so beautifully STILL in this show, he never fidgets, never gets startled, never loses control of his body movements, and it's a very strong character mentally as well. It's an absolute delight to watch all the episodes again and notice minute changes in his expression to the events around him, and he really exudes a natural intelligence and air of authority. His character gradually learns to love, and he also accepts that he is worthy of receiving love, and his actions show that clearly towards the end. In the beginning he is arrogant and distant without being mean in any way, and towards the end he is loving and caring without being suffocating in any way. The perfect character development. Also his deep voice is so hypnotic at many points of time, I'm convinced that's the main reason I unexpectedly loved his character from start to finish. I have become a fan of Song Joong Ki's acting after this show.
Jeon Yeo Been, MY QUEEN, Hong Cha Young is the BEST female character ever written, ever performed, ever shown on screen. She is fiery, sassy, bright, sexy, logical, brave, quick-witted, savage, sharp tongued, and beautiful beyond compare. She matches wit with everyone around her, is funny as all hell, her voice is SO hot. She never hesitates to express what she's feeling, and loves her dad despite what happened in her past. She is protective of those around her, and willing to go to any length to achieve her goals. She is an inspiration to me, and I actively think of her when taking tricky decisions in my real life because she's become a role model of sorts to me. I am IN LOVE with Hong Cha Young and Jeon Yeo Been, and this is the main reason I gave the show a 10/10.
Their VinCha relationship is EXACTLY what I want in my life. They are best friends, so honest with each other, soft around each other, support each other, communicate so damn well, they TRUST and RESPECT each other, believe in each other, take care of each other without it being toxic in any way, and there is NO malice, NO games, NO hidden agendas anywhere between them. They also tease each other, and never fail to bicker endlessly. In the simplest sense, it's the PINNACLE of romance, because every single glance and touch and dialogue leaves you to BEG for more. It's pining but also SO satisfying because I cherish every smile, every action that tells everyone around them that they are a unit, a team, a couple. It's realistic because they are both logical and understanding of their circumstances, and you can clearly see the struggle they both have with their feelings, one wants to love but is afraid that the other person has to leave, the other wants to love but is afraid he will have to leave. The ending was quite satisfactory according to me.
Other factors I want to note: Cinematography 10/10 Just WOW. The fashion, the shots, the bars/cafes they meet in, all beautiful. OST 10/10 I have been listening to the ost on repeat even while working, just IN LOVE with it. Story 9/10 The zig-zag storyline was great to watch, but could've been slightly better if less background character involvement was there. Cast 10/10 Each and every single actor did their best, and their chemistry was off the charts, insanely good. Background characters 9/10 Most of the side-characters are interesting and fun to watch. Villains did an awesome job.
Neo-Noir vibe was on POINT. Loved the ode to black and white gangster films, I think SJK nailed that part too.
He's hot for sure, but he's practically the same age as her dad so I don't really think she sees him like that.…
PilDo's relationship with her was pretty random and useless in my opinion, at no point did she ever need a partner in her life, her thirst for revenge was enough to be exciting.
I can FEEL him rising from the ashes like a phoenix with his latest shows. He is a really layered actor, and each role of his is so unique ad well played.
So I was thinkingā¦. Yo Han lost his brotherās necklace just like that? I thought Sun Ah would give it back…
Also, when he gave it to her he knew that he most likely wouldn't be getting it back at all, it was time to let go of his brother's memory and focus on the mission. He had to make a big sacrifice and make Sun Ah believe him completely, so there wasn't any other option.
AN AMAZING SHOW THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
I just can't help how much in love I am with this drama.
Acting 10/10: This is only the second Song Joong Ki drama I've seen. But Song Joong Ki's character is so beautifully STILL in this show, he never fidgets, never gets startled, never loses control of his body movements, and it's a very strong character mentally as well. It's an absolute delight to watch all the episodes again and notice minute changes in his expression to the events around him, and he really exudes a natural intelligence and air of authority. His character gradually learns to love, and he also accepts that he is worthy of receiving love, and his actions show that clearly towards the end. In the beginning he is arrogant and distant without being mean in any way, and towards the end he is loving and caring without being suffocating in any way. The perfect character development. Also his deep voice is so hypnotic at many points of time, I'm convinced that's the main reason I unexpectedly loved his character from start to finish. I have become a fan of Song Joong Ki's acting after this show.
Jeon Yeo Been, MY QUEEN, Hong Cha Young is the BEST female character ever written, ever performed, ever shown on screen. She is fiery, sassy, bright, sexy, logical, brave, quick-witted, savage, sharp tongued, and beautiful beyond compare. She matches wit with everyone around her, is funny as all hell, her voice is SO hot. She never hesitates to express what she's feeling, and loves her dad despite what happened in her past. She is protective of those around her, and willing to go to any length to achieve her goals. She is an inspiration to me, and I actively think of her when taking tricky decisions in my real life because she's become a role model of sorts to me. I am IN LOVE with Hong Cha Young and Jeon Yeo Been, and this is the main reason I gave the show a 10/10.
Their VinCha relationship is EXACTLY what I want in my life. They are best friends, so honest with each other, soft around each other, support each other, communicate so damn well, they TRUST and RESPECT each other, believe in each other, take care of each other without it being toxic in any way, and there is NO malice, NO games, NO hidden agendas anywhere between them. They also tease each other, and never fail to bicker endlessly.
In the simplest sense, it's the PINNACLE of romance, because every single glance and touch and dialogue leaves you to BEG for more. It's pining but also SO satisfying because I cherish every smile, every action that tells everyone around them that they are a unit, a team, a couple. It's realistic because they are both logical and understanding of their circumstances, and you can clearly see the struggle they both have with their feelings, one wants to love but is afraid that the other person has to leave, the other wants to love but is afraid he will have to leave.
The ending was quite satisfactory according to me.
Other factors I want to note:
Cinematography 10/10 Just WOW. The fashion, the shots, the bars/cafes they meet in, all beautiful.
OST 10/10 I have been listening to the ost on repeat even while working, just IN LOVE with it.
Story 9/10 The zig-zag storyline was great to watch, but could've been slightly better if less background character involvement was there.
Cast 10/10 Each and every single actor did their best, and their chemistry was off the charts, insanely good.
Background characters 9/10 Most of the side-characters are interesting and fun to watch. Villains did an awesome job.
Neo-Noir vibe was on POINT. Loved the ode to black and white gangster films, I think SJK nailed that part too.
OVERALL 10/10.
He is a really layered actor, and each role of his is so unique ad well played.