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I really don't know why I gave 10 out 10 , may be I liked the story and the direction part ,even background or the chemistry between the leads or may be introduction of small characters like the reporter who always helped them or may be her cousin brother's character .
Story was about revenge . Main male character's family killed the female lead character . However she saved . She return back to her place after so many years to take a revenge for this she used the male lead's character . The different thing I had observed in the drama that hero knew everything except the actual truth . He knew that she purposely entered into his life but he ready to use and even he told her also that he knew everything and helped her till last . This difference I had seen in the story.
Atleast give a try to this drama dear viewers.

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Dong Yi (2010) - of course another Han Hyo Joo drama that is why I watched this one. I did like this drama honestly even if she was not the female lead, still I am happy that she is the female lead. This historical drama is one of the reasons why I started liking historical dramas. Dong Yi has a good plot and transition that I came to search what really happened in history of Korea all because of this drama. I also like Jin Hee’s portrayal as king . Even though this is a historical drama, I like the fact that the first parts of the drama is not that serious, though eventually it did get serious. I like the conflicts and I was affected with how the drama unfolded. Pretty much a recommended drama.

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Lovely drama for some light romance & comedy

The basic story line is nothing new but with some refreshing touches like the FL pretending to be a weak beauty. This was a good way to inject some humour into this drama and she did it nicely. I also enjoyed the cute animal art work.

I liked that this drama didn’t try to be too smart with a vague ending and instead had an ending that was happy and not rushed. At the same time, it wasn’t too unrealistic (ie have all couples work out) but instead showed one that parted and others in the beginning / middle of their romance.

The chemistry between the main couple worked well and the way the ML confessed his feelings to the FL was something new (and not involving fireworks) so I appreciated it even more. The love triangle was not overly dramatised and it was good to see the other love interest not go overboard to protect or win the favour of the FL.

What suffered in this drama was the villains - not properly fleshed out in terms of their motivation and ability to carry out their plans. When she came into the room with more glamorous dressing and make up, I was at a loss as I thought it was a new character. Then you find out all this could have been avoided if she had spoken up before her marriage… so take this into account and just enjoy the romance part of the drama.

The ending that saw them speaking to the audience reminds me of some old old dramas / movies that do this and it was a nice playful touch.

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Creating Destiny (2010) - I did watch this drama because of the main leads because I got curious. This drama is the reason why the main leads got together in real life so I had expectations from this drama. Since the drama revolves around the family, it took me longer to embrace the drama since I don't usually like this type of drama. This drama is quite long and I would not watch it again for sure, it's too dragging for me. The storyline is also quite the typical Korean drama.

I don't have anything against the cast. I think they did pretty well with their roles.

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Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010)– this drama has a powerful main cast and seeing the cast nowadays that already have good careers, it's amazing that they were formed for this drama. Since it was shown in our local TV network, it was hyped but I was not that interested to watch it. I did am happy that I watched this one as a starting Korean drama. This drama is good for newbies especially those that don’t like historical dramas (just like me before) so to take historical dramas in a ligher mood. I don’t quite remember the storyline of the drama nor the drama itself but I do know that I did not quite understood the concept of "Sungkyunkwan" (which I do understand now already). Well, anyway I don't have the energy to rewatch this.

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Secret Garden (2010) - this drama is one of the dramas that got me in Korean drama scenes. I guess it’s one of the dramas that I’ve seen when I was growing up that is why this drama is special. This drama is your typical “rich guy who feel in love with a poor girl but the family is totally against it” yeah, you know the deal, but with a twist of fantasy making their souls swap is a good alternative to a you know what's gonna happen storyline. Because of this drama, I watched other Hyun Bin and Ha Jiwon dramas. This drama is really good for someone who wants to start watching Korean dramas. It’s recommendable even if it was a 2010 drama. I just don’t like the ending of the drama.

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Graceful Friends (2020) - I bow down to the main cast. Their acting is on another level, the younger cast should be ashamed. Can anybody explain the ending? HAHAHAHA. I was so confused with the ending. Who was the killer? Since I'm so imaginative, I already suspected Choon Bok. Well, anyway the story revolves around the theme of friendship, maybe this just it. In fairness, I was not that stressed compared with The World of the Married, but still amazing, JTBC knows who to choose for the cast. I truly like the side stories outside the crime part, I did really like those. Touching.

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Hands down, the BEST season of Arthdal Chronicles!!

This is the second drama that got a 10/10 from me for the year 2023 so far. (The first one being Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938)

This season is totally different from the other three seasons, from different actors to, a much more developed background setting, directing etc. The storyline is also more powerful and engaging and keeps you on your toes until the end. This season starts 10 years after the end of 3rd season and talks about how Eun Seom, Saya and Tanya, the sword, the mirror and the bell worked together to capture Arthdal from the tyrannical Tagon.

And if you are worried about the change of actors in this season, trust me Lee Joon Gi and Shin Sae Kyeong, playing the roles of Eun Seom/Saya and Tanya were AMAZING!! They were the perfect Eun Seom/Saya and Tanya that Arthdal could ever get!!

For kdrama lovers who haven't watched the previous season, it would be very difficult to directly watch this season because everything that happens in this season is one way or the other connected to previous seasons. So I would recommend watching the previous seasons before watching this. Although the only drawback would be, in my opinion, the previous 3 seasons of Arthdal Chronicles were relatively boring and frustrating.

The OST was perfect.

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