Cast:
Shin Chae Kyung: Yoon Eun Hye
Lee Shin: Joo Ji Hun
Lee Yul: Kim Jung Hoon
Min Hyo Rin: Sung Ji Hyo
Introduction:
Romantic relationships, political wars and the realization of what the heart truly wants.. these are the main themes of this drama, which is based on a mang-hwa (Korean manga), also by the same name, about a normal teenager and her life as she marries into the Korean Monarchy.
Above quoted from: http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=1307
Review:
This is the first drama which i can manage to complete 3 other dramas (La Femme Despardo, War & Beauty, Forensic Hero) in between the series.. It certainly says something about it.. perhaps it is due to the fact that i alr knew some of the storyline and ending before starting to complete the whole series.. but it is also the rather slow pace of the story that somehow did not maintain my interest...
You can say that this drama is the Korean version of 'Meteor Garden', except that there are only 2 male lead in the series. hmm, i shall not compare these 2 dramas cos i feel that they are somewhat different. wat i like to say is that this drama has too many familar storylines. actually its all rite to copy n improvise but the pity is that it did not surpass the previous romantic comedy such as Sweet Bride 18..
Furthermore, the story is kinda slow.. it gets better in the middle of the series (from epi 5 onwards) but it simply drags towards the end of the show (from epi 19).. in my opinion, the story goes on for the sake of going on.. wonder if it is due to the director extending the drama but ran out of twist and turns.. (it is initally planned to be a 20 epi drama)
However, there are some merits to the drama too.. as with other korean dramas, the romantic scenes are good! how i wish i can be the female lead and have such a hunk as husband/friend!! =P the light hearted scenes are funny and also sent me rolling on the floor.. and i also fell in love with the teddy bears!! they are soo adorable!! kawaii des!!
for the scenes of the palace, they are beautiful and magnificent. the producers sure put in lotsa effort in creating the appropriate ambience. the background music is a plus too, adds on to the feel of most of the scenes.. costume wise, i feel that it is jus average. although Shin and Chae Kyung are rather well dressed most of the time, there are some flops too.. eg polka dot shirt for Shin, some flair tops and dresses which Chae Kyung don but din manage to bring out the beauty of them.. think the problem is more serious for Shin, until my sis say he ought to change his warerobe.. on the other hand, i lurv Chae Kyung shoes!! i definitely need one of those pairs since im kind of vertically challenged.. heh
finally how i can not mention the male leads!!! the sight of them makes me weak, esp Yul's worried/painful look and his megawatt smile!! lol.. in real life, Kim Jeong Hoon is definitely a good catch! not only does he have the looks, he also got the brains and talent!! he can sing well and is one of the member in the now-disbanded UN. furthermore he is once a dentistry student in Seoul National University (top Korean uni)!!! *Faint* why is heaven so unfair?? now he is my ideal/perfect one with the 4 'got'/'have'.. hee..
actually Shin is also quite shuai, but jus dunno why he dun really look good during the first half of the drama.. so he only started to get appreciated by many towards the end which is a pity.. furthermore i also think he doesnt appear to be too good looking in most photos too.. hmm, perhaps its e problem of angles??
all in all, if you like to drool over yandao, this is the drama to watch.. lol.. however if you are looking for interesting story, i think this drama is not for you.
Photos credits: www.soompi.com/forums "Goong" thread, www.imbc.com
Rating: 7/10
