Melanie
United States
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POWERFUL!!!
It's been a good minute since I ventured to watch a K-Historical drama. However, where do I start with this Incredible drama?This was unique in so many ways. The many dramas I've watched whether Chinese or Korean historical dramas .. it was always expected for the queen to be vindictive and the dowager on the same path.
This was pretty expected when it came to certain plots between the dowager and queen .. HOWEVER, the maturity on how these two Bulls came at each other head on ... was nothing to trifle at.
The actress who played the Queen Kim Hye Soo, definitely showed us her worth as a gold star actress among the Veteran cast such as; Kim Hae Sook; Kim Eui Sung; Jang Hyun Sung and of course Choi Won Young.
Let's not forget the younger cast members ... who by all means deserved their gold star with their performances.
This drama was not only refreshing, but definitely left an impression of admiration for what the queen accomplished throughout.
I think what touched my heart most, was .. this was a Queen who not just embraced her own children, but also the other princes and their mothers (aka concubines). She taught and punished with a firm hand, but not allowing these concubines or their sons lose face.
Incredible and out of the box, a character that we don't expect for a Queen to do.
I know that this will be a drama I'll go back to watch. I can't remember the last K-historical drama that entertained me enough to keep my full attention (other than Empress Ki).
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Watch This Outside The Box ... Using the Probability this is Happening NOW... Somewhere.
In my opinion this drama was a way to give a bit of an insight of How powerful the law is ... for someone that will take advantage of it. Believe me... it's happening in RL. Those who know the law will take advantage of it and know the corrupt judges, that end up destroying the rights of not only the women, but they will take from the children educational learning, Senior citizens Health Care & financial support after working for years and having that money put away from said government so they can retire with knowing they have some financial support. OR... Even Want to Take Away from the Military Vets Health Care that fought for our Freedom, who are suffering from PTSD, Physical Health Issue. They will seek to abolish the rights of voters, or those who are different than them and or just because they don't like it!!!! WHY and HOW can they do all this???? Because they understand the law and what they can get away with OR they will find the means to change the law so they CAN DICTATE AND HAVE THEIR PEOPLE FOLLOW A FACIST RULE!!! Yet they will look straight into your face or in the camera ... and LIE to say that they are NOT doing this, even though the proof is there.It's a OUTSIDE THE BOX DRAMA... A drama that you don't think something like this is possible... but it definitely is.
All this can start from corrupt Judges that are Greedy & are sucking on the Richest of the Riches Teets.
So, yes... I understand the concept of what was being expressed.
The Fortunate thing in this drama... is there are Honest Judges that will not go against their oath ... no matter what is in front of them. They won't use that power they were trusted in by the people to get favors from others.
*I didn't focus on the OST or if there was one. I was more focused on the storyline.
*This is really not a drama that I would go out of my way to re-watch, but it may be for others.
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I want to play this game .... Sweet Sweet Sweet!!!
I'm a fan of drama's like these... although there was only 1 that was like this... not similar ... however. Have to admit .. a better story line. That's ok... it's been years since Love O2O.It's nice to see how these type of games bring in different aspects of understanding among the older generation and the difference of stereotyping.
There was a few wake-up calls to those who assume you have to understand the game in order to be involved with someone who plays it. It was a pleasant surprise that there was a bit of education regarding that type of stereotype. Also letting those crazy fans out there with a few brain cells know that their actions are not only uncalled for ... but to focus on their own life before trying to become dictators of someone's life you have no rights too.
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They Worked Hard & Did an Amazing Job - A MUST SEE DRAMA!
OMG.... To begin with.. I was fully expecting to drop this drama. Only because I felt that this type of drama with KPop idols doing a Kpop story was not going to keep me interested.... BOY HOW WRONG I WAS!!! However, I won't go into any of the drama ... I think it would be best for you to watch it to get the full impact.First lets look at the casting: What KPop groups are here
A. U-Kiss Lee Jun Young who is your leading male
B. Ateez Jeong Yun Ho who is 2ML
C. SF9 Chani 3rd ML
It doesn't end there... there are several other 3 other Ateez members, SF9 and Boys Republic.
I have to express highly how INCREDIBLE these young men did with there characters, and how extremely well their acting is. I don't know if it's because they are so familiar with how KPop idols deal on a daily basis... so it was easy for them to relate to their characters. However... they still deserve a Standing Ovation. These young men are from different entertainment companies ... and unlike some of their fandom, they worked closely together and respected & worked hard together to make all this happen.
I've only heard of 2 of these groups (Ateez & SF9), not a fan of their music.. however I'm definitely a fan of their acting .
As for the young ladies... the leading lady is only actress, wasn't in music. Park Ji Yeon (LiMa) apparently has plenty of experience in the music field.
Also for Im Na Young the pretty (tea party) .. believe it or not, she's known as a rapper.
Then we have Kim Min Seo (RiAh) the tough one. Who has had musical experience.
All in all.... BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO for doing such an Excellent Job with all the characters.
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Very Precious ... Indeed!
WARNING... HAVE TISSUES READY!!!I honestly didn't think this was going to be one of those movies that will tear you up inside.
This Little Actress Jung Seo Yeon was Incredibly Outstanding and honestly deserves the Best Actress Award for the character that she fully embraced. I have to admit this little girl stole the show... she pulled me in and I couldn't or wouldn't let go.
The pairing of the leading actor and this little girl radiated warmth in everything Precious when trying to understand the unknown and grow with the unfamiliar. This Actor (Jin Goo) pulled it off completely.
I rarely ... RARELY watch movies.. and when I do, I mostly likely won't rate them.
HOWEVER... this deserves a 10 Star all around.
Beautiful, Outstanding, Heartwarming, Heartbreaking & an Incredible Script.
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You Are My Hero (A Must Watch) How it can touch you in Reality
From the very 1st to the Very last ep... I've couldn't help but embrace what was going on.In any relationship.. it takes work and understanding. This showed how much that those things truly matter. We tend to take advantage of the one that is beside us. Not realizing how our actions and words can affect them in the end.
The approach the writer took regarding the building of each relationship of the Main Leads and the 2nd. Is truly a masterpiece in my own opinion.
With the different emergency situations going on and how it can affect the relationship is something not to take lightly. It's true that most relationships will not work, when the work environment or career conflicts with each other's. If they aren't willing to work together to keep their relationship strong.... then they weren't serious to begin with. Breaking up is the easy way out.... but... fighting and struggling to make things work and embracing each and every moment with each other whether long distance for school or just because of your career takes guts. Yet... famous people break up when they just don't have the time to be together. Others break up because they are leaving to go abroad or they want more time with their partner that has a schedule that can't give that.
When you accept that one special person in your life... You're accepting the whole of that person, not just parts and pieces of what suits you. If you can't accept all of who that person is... there is no relationship to be acknowledge.
This is why I've enjoyed every part of this drama... it opens the eyes and hearts.
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WHO WROTE THIS DRAMA (smh ... sigh)
From the beginning... this drama line... OMG... went from immature silly to ridiculous to *Who In The Hell Wrote this Drama*.You have Amazing Casts... especially with a top hitter actor Xing Zhao Lin.
Yet in my personal opinion the drama couldn't be saved ... even if they pulled in 10 star casts.
This drama gave little to be desired and by the Last five eps .. my question is *WTH.. Who wrote this?* (sarcastically that is)
Well... 1350 of my viewing hours into the garbage. I took a gamble to watch this...
Personal rating ... 2/10 (that's stretching it)
Unfortunately I personally will not recommend it..
HOWEVER, that doesn't mean that it's not your type of drama. You may like it, love it or regret watching it. The decision is yours.
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