First of all, there were too many characters, but they eventually teamed up for a common cause and it was easier to keep up with the story after that. The story itself was a bit slow at the begining, as the characters were introduced. Then, it was kind of boring and I almost droped it, as it seemed like just another historical drama about corruption and those old mean rich men who just can't make peace with the main character. However, the story picked up eventually. The twists were good, the characters interesting and the drama and action scenes just enough to keep the interest high. However, I found the romance unnecessary, as the story focused more on the political aspect than the love story and thus the later felt like it didn't fit the plot.
So, seven out of ten.
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It could have been a good drama, but she ruined it for me completely...
If you don't mind watching a train wreck of a love story and dreaming of pulling out your eyeballs...sure give it a try.
The main male lead was the only reason I stuck with it.
Hopefully kdramas can think about better casting. And make the love stories more believable.
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Go ara's acting really improved a lot. And this drama is good for those who likes strong female leads and not so much romance.
I love how clueless is go ara about il woo's feeling towards her. They are taking it slowly which is great.
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Good cast, unfortunate plot development
Foremost, the series started off really well with a good cast and great characters. I was very much looking forward to how it plot evolved and unfolded. However, it started to falter hard in the middle of the series for multiple reasons.- When a dramatic incident occurred, before you can take a breather, another immediately begins. It may not have been as difficult to digest if the all the incidents and resolutions also didn't feel horribly repetitive.
- The character introductions were great in the beginning but there was almost no character development in latter episodes. It would have helped if more time was spent on their backgrounds and history.
- The main ML prince/king is likeable but also unrealistically idealistic. His character was far more interesting outside of the palace and it slowly devolved into a one-note. Other than being born into half-royalty and recruiting others to help his righteous fight, he didn't really have any particular skills that would lead you to believe he was a step above others. He mostly did what he wanted and let those around him save him.
- The romance between the ML and FL was awkward and really unnecessary. She was also initially an interesting character who just faded into the background.
Around episode 13 (or 26), was when I started fast-forwarding hard which is why I technically did not properly complete the series. It's quite unfortunate as the cast was great and there was a really good base for the plot.
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Quite entertaining apart from your usual political struggle periodic drama
LIKERelationship between Yeo Ji, Moon Soo and Lee Geum
How Lee Geum impressed Jin Hun and Tae Goo
When Lee Geum was telling Yeo Ji something and she thought he wanted to fight
DISLIKE
All good
MUSIC
Love to Death - Jung In
REWATCH VALUE
Adding to my list if I want to chill some day
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Amazing
I love both Jung Il Woo and Go Ah Ra. They were just as amazing in this drama as usual. Loved both his and her character development throughout. Feeling pity for his brothers, even Tan. This is a truly wonderful story…… I did struggle at times to get through the 48 episodes but it’s still deserving of the 9 stars rating…Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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I came to this series off the back of watching Jung Il Woo in Nightwatchman's Journal and his performance here was definitely one of the highlights of the show, transitioning well from the seemingly thoughtless prince of the first few episodes into gathering a group of like-minded individuals around him solely by sheer force of character. However, I have to say his performance was a little overshadowed by the scenery chewing of Jung Moon Sung as the repulsive Prince Milpung, which was a complete turnaround from the previous series I'd seen him in (Prison Playbook), to the point where I had to check it was the same actor. Overall, the series looks great and pretty much maintains pace all the way through, though the writers seemed to run out of ideas for what to do with Go Ah Ra's character towards the end and the ending itself kind of fizzled out. Having said that, there were some tremendous set-piece scenes and although I had a rough idea how it was all going to play out, there were a few twists and turns I didn't anticipate. There are a couple of actors whose other work I will definitely be checking out now (Park Hoon being one of them).
One thing that disappointed me was a particular scene where everyone makes fun of Kwon Yool's character in a way that was more than a little homophobic. That seemed completely out of place given the character development up to that point and stuck out as a bit of a glaring 'no homo' moment, especially given the close relationships being fostered within the show itself by the male characters towards one another.
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Unfortunate letdown
The drama had so much potential, but never managed to break through. The pacing was inconsistent for its elongated cool-down periods and its redundant flimsy 24 episodes. One moment you're going at a steady pace and the next, you're like, "Come on, let's get moving!". These long breaks in between didn't even serve a meaningful purpose like to develop the characters or build up for what's next. It should've been cut down to 10-12 episodes while cutting off the nonsense and focusing on the politics. The story slowed down and became less interesting in the 2nd half when the prince went into the palace. On another note, Go Ah Ra, she didn't fit her role at all, too fragile and soft looking. Strangely, her character (Yeo Ji) got demoted to a guest character in the 2nd half, little to no contribution or screen time. If I have to take a guess, the character didn't really fit the narrative to begin with, so it was hard to keep her around in the 2nd half, which also explains the attempted romance, the writers were desperate.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Whole drama focussed on the main theme
The drama focused entirely on its main theme: finding a worthy king for the throne. On this path, four people come together with the male protagonist and help him achieve what he is destined for. The story remains centered on the theme, emphasizing the issues, hurdles, consequences, and results faced during their journey, with a slight touch of romance.Kwon Yul delivered the standout performance, as his character experienced more ups and downs compared to the others. His portrayal of a pure and honest soul—restless in the face of injustice and sometimes almost losing control—was captivating. He bore all the hardships of life, hid his feelings, and always displayed a cheerful face, despite his struggles. His performance was truly fabulous.
Jung Il Woo, the first male lead, played the role of the crown prince and later the king. While he is known to be an amazing actor, his character was not as impactful as Kwon Yul’s. Despite having more screen time, Jung Il Woo’s performance was somewhat overshadowed by Kwon Yul’s.
The female lead, Go Ah Ra, started strong with her badass character, but after a few episodes, her role became more stereotypically feminine. As a result, her impact diminished in the later episodes.
I wouldn’t recommend this drama to those looking for romance, but it’s a good choice for viewers who enjoy a story with a clear focus on its central theme.
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I have read many surveys of whether they should continue watching Haechi or not. I understand the dilema. When I watched Haechi, the first episode wasn't so catchy. However, I got hooked by the character of Park Hoon (Dal Moon) and Kwon Yul (Bak Mun Su). I want to know what will happen to them in the end, especially Dal Moon, he is so mysterious that though I knew a bit which side he will be, his acting made me doubt my thoughts. Though uninteresting at first, things became interesting the more I watch it. This is a very heart warming drama. It is also insightful. I love how this drama was able to touch hearts. The scene that I can't forget is when Jung Il Woo (Yi Geum) spoke in public and touched the hearts of those commoners. I loved how the camera showed the reactions of the commoners and the guard - that scene gave me a goosebumps.
I like how things ended even for the villain. They have portrayed that even he's a villain, he uas his own struggles.
I don't like dramas that will make me really cry, but if I'll be learning a lot, then I'll give it a shot, so I find Haechi really worth watching.
So, let's go back to the question if whether you should drop or continue. My answer is (with all honesty) continue IF you're not watching any other drama and just looking or waiting for dramas that you will really like. Haechi is not as great as the others but still worth watching and finishing. If you're watching great dramas currently, just keep it in your watchlist, and watch it in case you run out of dramas.
HAECHI
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