BlackMinistry92
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Emotionally Riveting Story of Defying Fate for Love and Duty
I'll be honest. This is not perfect (kinda rushed towards the end) but this is still so so good. I'm still emotionally hung up. The last time I felt this was because of Scarlet Heart Ryeo. Hands down to the cast especially to the ML and FL with their superb acting. Also, the high quality of production shows on the aesthetically pleasing scenes of the story. Probably, a lot of big budget put into good use.For the plot, I love how the story started from a simple act of kindness to Fate giving them a tragic prophecy. Shi Ying embraced loneliness until Zhu Yan appeared. She disturbed his quiet sanctuary with her bright and mischievous personality. I know pretty stereotyped but well executed. I particularly loved the Wishing Tree scene, he tried to make it wither but instead made it grow and bloom when he realized his affections for her. In the end, he forcefully burned the tree. This is his last attempt to rebel against his affections and the prophecy.
A slow burn but emotionally satisfying if you understand the implied meaning of each scenes and concepts.
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Had the potential but was lacking.
This drama has the story and characters in place but unfortunately not everything was answered. Its like they purposely put a mystery but they forgot at the end that they put that. The king and queen mother storyline had the potential. I feel like this was made in a rush. Lots of scenes not connecting fluidly.Also the romance story was awkward. I didn’t like the FL character.
Ending was rushed but still satisfying.
If you have the extra time you can watch but don’t expect too much.
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Fell in love Until...
I was so amazed with this drama. I also learned a lot of things. Even if SJK was not the ML I would still watch this probably just + points in advertising this drama in his name. Only negative thing I can say is the plot. From start until the ep before the finale they built up the 'Reborn' character of Jin Do Jun and made the watchers empathize and cheer for him to take over the Soonyang Group and when it's already in his hands they took it away like a taking away a candy from a child. The watchers will be pissed including me.Excluding the final ep, this is still a masterpiece. I love the mind games!
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