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The synopsis made it seem more interesting than it actually was and the ending was just depressing for no reason. This one definitely will not be added to my list of good short dramas.

I waited over half a year for the subs so I could watch it but it is so bad that I had to drop at episode 2. I just cannot stand how most characters, including main leads, are behaving.

This was way too similar to some other drama or short drama I have watched in like the past year or so. I even had to double check this just aired in August 2025.

For that reason I was quite bored because I knew more or less the development of the plot and who was behind her parents' death. The romance also felt very bland. Maybe I would have a different opinion if the plot was new to me.

Not bad for a short drama. You can tell they put some though into making this instead of just giving us fan service with no substancial plot and mediocre acting like most short dramas do.

Went in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised.

Probably, but the ML is already married, has a main wife and a bunch of concubines. Not sure I will be able to enjoy the romance between the main leads. I am all for sharing food and other stuff but sharing a husband is where I draw the line. ^^'

I have previously watched dramas where the ML has other wives but I feel like the romance feels less authentic. I am ok with supporting characters having concubines and all or the concubine the ML has is just a temporary thing and he does not sleep with her but dramas where the ML actually has other women and it is not just for show, I have a hard time watching.

Except in The Prisoner of Beauty the ML only married and had eyes for the FL. Here the guy has a main wife and a bunch of concubines.

The sort of drama that if I am even able watch I will have to be in a specific mood and will probabaly fast-forward a lot to try and not ruin the romance for me.

I have actually done the same in the past for a drama that was also getting low ratings for no good reason. XD

It aired today and people are already giving it such a low rating? Smh. I only even rate a drama after I finish watching or in case I don’t finish, the moment I decide to drop it, which is very rarely after watching only 1 episode.

No worries, I noticed you posted it a few days ago so maybe there was less information then. Now that it started airing the synopsis out there should be more accurate.

She was not running from any wedding, much less hers. She was at home eating and listening to one of her maid’s read the book when something happened and she entered the story.

I have only watched the first 2 episodes but the last part of the synopsis you shared seemed more or less accurate.

Same. I thought it was one of the better jdramas I have watched recently.

I liked how she was the one playing around while he had no romantic experience, instead of the usual virgin woman chases after playboy CEO or something.

I liked how although this was still pretty cliché, the roles were reversed. Usually the FL is a timid virgin and the ML is a playboy. Here he is the one who has no experience while she, hurt by a past romantic relationship, plays around and avoids a serious relationship.

It would have been a total role reversal if he was the one chasing her, like FLs usually do, although technically he WAS. You know what I mean if you have watched it, can’t say more without spoilers.

I actually had already read that post. XD

I still think it was all one-sided although I understand feeling weirded out by him not keeping his distance. Maybe if it was the ML it would have bothered me too, but since it was a supporting character I did not mind it.

They often release the last few episodes all at once, specially when they slow down the release of new episodes near the end. My guess is they will keep releasing only 1 episode for a few more days and then release eps 27-32 or 29-32 all the same day.

Maybe I missed something because I skipped some scenes but it did not seem like there was any cheating. Her feelings were one-sided.

No episodes yesterday, only 1 today. Hopefully they will release the last few episodes at once to make up for it.

They drilled nail holes in some wooden pillars to hang props. The holes seem very small (as expected from nail holes) but since the building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it became a huge issue.

Right at the start of the first episode they mention it so it does not seem like they are trying to hide it.

From the pictures I have seen I would barely call it damage, but being a building that is supposed to be preserved I understand how even this small amount of damage could be a problem. At least this whole situation served the purpose of creating stricter guidelines for future filming. Hopefully these new guidelines will prevent similar issues from happening.

Could easily watch a regular drama with this kind of plot but with a few changes.

Some subplots would need to change, it would need a bigger budget and better cast (not talking about the main leads or the child actress, but a lot of the actors playing supporting and guest characters were pretty bad at acting). And of course, the ending.

The idea behind this short drama is interesting and I liked the focus being on the mother-daughter relationship but it was very flawed so in a sense I am glad it was a short drama and did not take too much of my time.

Idk what is happening with kdramas lately. I went to a cooking school, having food in a drama is always a plus for me but not even I could find this enjoyable. It was just boring, bland, nothing stood out to me. I will probably forget I even watched it or what is was about in less than year.