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First, I like this drama because the "good guys" aren't stupid. It is refreshing and I love the fact that the "good guys" aren't just fumbling around trying to figure out what is going on and what to do about it. I can't go into detail because there would be too many spoilers, but that is my favorite thing about the writing of this drama. There are a few times that I thought they should have just killed the "bad guys" when they had the chance, but then I guess there would not have been a drama. The story flows well with suspense, fighting, assassination attempts, etc.
Lee Dong Wook and Song Ji Hyo as Choi Won and Da In acted well in their rolls. They are just good actors regardless of story line. However, the romance between them wasn't that great. It seemed more like they cared for each other as good friends rather than lovers. There really wasn't that much of a triangle and it really bothered me how they ended it for Yoon Jin Yi's character, So Baek. She was so optimistic, a good fighter, and a little naive. I adored her character. I do think she was better suited to be with Kwon Hyun Sang's character, Kkeok Jeong though. Going back to Da In's romance, there was more chemistry between her and Sung Woong's character, Do Moon. The romantic story between Song Jong Ho's character, Red Demon and Kang Byul as Choi Won's sister was better than the main character's romance. They were totally great together. Im Seul Ong played the Crown Prince really well. I didn't know he could act. The other supporting cast including the bandits and the bad guys were also good.
The kids Kim Yoo Bin as Rang and whoever played the other prince were perfect. Yoo Bin is just too cute for words.
The music is fine.
I won't rewatch this.
If you like historical, romantic, action dramas, then I think this is one to try.
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