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Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me korean drama review
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Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me
2 people found this review helpful
by hertzmartin
May 30, 2021
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.5

I would title it: Black Knight (only)

I was delighted to stumble upon this drama, on a random selection prompted by Netflix. Just saw one of Kim Rae Won's drama and found him to be an underrated star. He fits this reserved, gentlemen, one-man-woman type, witty and good sense of humor. The 'romance' part of the drama was not cheesy because of how he acted on those parts. It seemed very natural. His chemistry with Shin Se Kyung added up to the pleasant outcome of the 'romantic' side of the drama.

I like how the drama incorporated different art medium - painting, dance and clothing design. Which I think added a different 'spice' to the episodes. I particularly admire how the theme of 'living happily together' and wickedness has no end is seamlessly relayed in the scenes. What is it really to live a happily together? What and whose yardstick do we measure up to when it comes to living happily together? What makes up that choice? And how it does not only refer to marriage or long-term commitment, rather in day to day living and the choices we make that makes us happy at the end of each day, month, and years. The drama used the historical and belief on reincarnation to depict endless wickedness. That even from past to present life, wickedness continues to overcome a person who has given into it. Also, wickedness can be motivated by many factors -- greed, ill words spoken towards us, influence, and weak character.

I would have preferred more romantic episodes of Rae Won and Se Kyung.

I like the location scenes. Beautiful spots enhanced the romantic element of the scenes.

This would be in my list of recommendation, definitely.
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