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After the opening episode, I was left disappointed by the poor editing and camera choices - I am a technical nerd, forgive me - and found the acting and writing to be “hammy”. The writer, Jo Yoon Young, had struggled to convincingly introduce the characters and background. The humour wasn’t totally spot on, although it had its moment. However, those thoughts simmered after a strong second episode that was able to interject life and humour into all the characters, and while there are some minor things, such as the So’s eye being covered up by make-up and the we are led to believe that no one else would’ve had the idea to, especially when it was stated that cosmetics were popular of the time period, the story did progress and effortlessly turn a comedy ensemble into a true tragedy - one that I expected to see in the first place. Continuing on with plot developments that I found flawed, I didn’t think that the 3rd Prince Yo’s fake death was necessary. It felt like a cliff-hanger to draw ratings rather than proper development. Self-imposed exile sounds much better to me; realistic, also.As for the positives of the drama, it is a strong, gripping experience. It lulls you into a tale of romance and brotherhood but soons into a tragic tale of palace politics, for all involved. The first half of the drama was absolutely crucial for both setting the stages for what was to come, giving each prince a clear motive for each and every action throughout. Unfortunately, despite almost every one of the brothers trying not to fulfil the history of the King needing to kill all male rivals, that tale was inevitable (almost). Honestly, I’ve seen plenty of sad dramas but some of the deaths were tragic, even for my cold eyes. What was the most crushing? Honestly, it might have been the Crown Prince’s. He was the prince that the drama showed the least of but he was a tragic figure, plagued by illness (natural and otherwise) and the way he died was…well heart-breaker. Most of them were, but something about him really touched me. Of course, we may talk about the finale. A not so surprising death was Hae Soo’s. It was fitting of the drama and quite frankly, a needed one. I can often struggle to finish shows, not for any reason but it is a habit of mine. Often, I’ll wait for days or weeks before I do but the last episodes did their job of hooking me as a viewer.
Lee Joon Gi got snubbed at the 2016 SBS Drama awards for his nominated award but Kang Ha-neul won his. I won’t say who deserves what but the acting of the two does warrant praise. Lee Joon Gi was able to be the dark hero - murderous and vengful to the end but I was taken away by Kang Ha-neul’s silent anger. It radiated off the TV screen in such an intense way. Plus, his chemistry with IU was stronger than Lee Joon Gi’s in my opinion. Not that I disliked theirs. And his relationship with Park Shi Eun’s Lady Hae was perhaps the strongest of the show. IU’s acting seemed to get mixed reviews but I think hers was good. Likewise to Lee Joon Gi and Kang Ha-neul’s characters, her character changes to a more reserved one. IU is cheerful and full of life in the first half, in the second she has grown into a true Court Lady, stoic, full of grace and pride. Her acting suited the character. So I don’t see her as a weak link. The weak link was Byun Baek Hyun’ Eun but no one really cared when he was a wonderful bright spark. One that you missed when he was gone.
Would I watch it again? Yes. Absolutely. Not immediately, give me time to breathe. It’s one of those dramas. But I will.
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Lovely Chemistry between the leads
IU and Joong Ki does not disappoint! Scarlet heart:Ryeo was one of the dramas that I actually watched every episode as it released due to the cast.The pair's chemistry is amazzzzzzzzingly good, Joong Ki being Wang So and IU being HaeSoo. The producers did a fabulous job casting all the princes especially Hong Jong Hyun as 3rd Prince Wang Yo, honestly made me want to hate him to death as he was very dramatic and evil in his ways.
Rewatch value: I've personally rewatched this thrice and it really doesn't disappoint, You get a great cast with lots of chemistry, you get aesthetically looking princes and some funny moments in the drama with Baekhyun always being funny.
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YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!
This was one of my first historical drama with the BEAUTIFUL IU acting in it, also the first time watching her.... I have to say its amazing. The drama skillfully combines historical elements with romance, fantasy, and political intrigue, creating a rich and immersive narrative. The plot revolves around a modern-day woman who is transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty, where she becomes entangled in the complex relationships and power struggles of the royal family.Not to mention the amazing bunch of actors gathered for this drama is a cherry on top, its all so compelling, and you cannot stop watching.. stayed up all night watching this and couldn't even skip! (Except for the embarrassing parts because I cant handle those) Thats how good this was.
Furthermore, the show features breathtaking cinematography LIKE ITS GORGEOUS TO THE EYE!!! And elaborate costume design (IU looks good in everything!!!!, and even though its not historically accurate, it still captures the essence of the historical setting. The combination of a compelling plot, well-crafted characters, and visually stunning production values makes the drama stand out and contributes to its reputation as an amazing and memorable series.
The ending really shocked, I wasnt upset though, its understandable and its quite satisfying.... but I do feel like its in need of a 2nd season because.... I just feel it needs a bit more, I feel like they can pull it MAYBE ITS BECAUSE I JUST MISS IT TOO MUCH.
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I was surprised to see how much hate it got in its earlier episodes, because that was the part I loved the most. There were funny fish-out-of-water scenes for our female lead — but she wasn't stupid, the chemistry with both male leads was building, and there was the backdrop of people willing to take extreme measures for the throne so there was always the feeling of there being high stakes.
Once things started ramping up, however, the sub-plots disappeared and even the main competition for the throne started feeling less high stakes when all the cards were pretty much already laid on the table.
The romance dwindled as well, mostly self-sabotage by the characters who were lacking development and seemed to constantly be changing their minds without good reason.
And much of this has to do with the terrible use of time skips. Time skips where nothing really changes BETWEEN characters really have no purpose, especially since we were given such little context for why things changed. To add, they started adding more characters and focusing on side ships at the halfway mark who I didn't care about.
They really underutilized the time-traveling aspect as well. Hae-soo had visions every once in a while, but her role in history was very passive and reactive.
All in all, I honestly felt everything was predictable, especially the ending. The difference was, at the start, I was emotionally invested in it and by the time it happened, the dynamics between the characters had changed so much I stopped loving them.
Also: a "gotcha, they're not actually dead!" moment for a villain simply shows me to that they didn't build up the infrastructure for a system of obstacles and needed one character to drive the whole thing. It also feels lazy to have not one, but TWO kings descend into madness — neither of which were explained very well.
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Excellent acting & best story plot
I rate this 10/10 because this drama isn't only about a romantic lovestory. It's a 360° drama about love, family, friends and the saddest part is they show all the types of betrayal. Before watching it make sure your heart's ready to break into pieces because it's one of the saddest dramas yet THE BEST so far. It hurts so good.Plus, the excellent acting of all the actors made it more effective. Special mention to Lee Joon Gi as the main character, no doubt he's one of the veteran actors in South Korea he amazingly portrayed 4th Prince Wang So showing all his emotions: lack of love from everyone surrounding him and life full of loneliness.. I fell inlove with his expressive eyes from the very first episode of this drama!
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utterly frustrating to watch and yet i will still definitely rewatch it LOL
i absolutely loved the actors/actresses for this show i thought they all fit their parts very well (although the acting could get quite dramatic it IS a drama after all). the costumes were beautiful, and there were some really beautifully cinematic shots! my one major gripe is that some of the characters quite often made the most hair pulling frustratingly stupid decisions ever： ). i definitely prefer the deleted scene ending, but i will still definitely rewatch this because of the gorgeous actors + IU and great OST and because the romance is just top tier for me fjfnfnfbbfEsta resenha foi útil para você?
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SPOILER BUT HONEST OPPINION
Still don't know how Hae Soo got pregnant by So. It should have been Jung's baby to make more sense. At the time that she should have become pregnant she wasn't married or engaged. Hae Soo was even shocked when So started talking about children and after the real proposal, which she denied, she couldn't have become pregnant. In the time before the proposal she already started to have doubts and started to fear/trust him less. It would have made more sense if the child was made oud of wedlock between Haeso and Jung because they actually got married. So could have wanted the child because he knew it was HaeSo's child. He loved Haeso so much that he would even take her child if he wasn't the father, as long as he could have a (living) part of her to remember her. And how can she be in a coma for 1 year while she lived in the past for 6 or more years?Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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AWESOME!
This kdrama was honestly really worth it. Although I've cried countless amount of times, the plot and everything was just amazing. I would love if they had a season 2. It's been years without season 2 but hopefully my wishes will come true! The acting and music was really good. I also loved learning about this time period. I just really wished that they didn't leave us with this type of ending. But it is what it is. Overall, I would definitely re-watch this kdrama once again if I had to.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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Unmissable heartrending story with amazing acting and fantastic arcs...
This particular serial is a darling for many Kdrama fans who live in false hope that a season 2 will somehow happen. Many have been waiting for years, which in itself can tell a potential viewer how valued and appreciated this is.I am told that Korean viewers did not love it as much as international fans did. It is unclear why.
The story is beautifully told, there is a wonderful balance of pathos, complexity, light relief and tragedy to make any true Kdrama fan happy. The story is slightly complex with many strands and an ensemble cast who have all done a stellar job. The tragic undertones and foreshadowing are always part of the storytelling. Yet it is a joy and a pleasure to watch.
Despite the Chinese vaersion having more than 35 episodes while this was 20 episodes, I found the pace appropriate and suspect I would have found more episodes tedious. The episodes were sharp and focused and moved forward the tale effectively. We are introduced to the backstory of Wang So the protagonist with dramatic flair, our hero and heroine meet in a suitably dramatic fashion, and our heroine struggles but learns to adjust to the new world she finds herself in. As happens in the best Kdramas, the leads are not the only ones with a great story, the other characters have equally deep and interesting story lines that progress. The change of tone and the journey of key characters from light hearted young people with nothing to worry them to being in the midst of battles of life and death, and political chess games that can and do cause death was riveting. In the end, the natural progression of life in a court takes place and it is a bitter sweet ending.
The final denouement does close the loops and show how the events of the story have changed our key characters and the world around them. It also tantalises the viewers with an open ending that shows future possibilities.
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They should add more conflicts and plot
This drama should have a long story if they make it solid. It's 20 episodes with 1 hour-long per episode. That should be more than enough to extend the plot.Unfortunately, they put too much romance scenes and waste the time on it. I hate it when it's actually not necessary but they keep putting it. But, it's not that bad since the "overloaded" romance scenes suit the drama well --> Because of 'love' and wanna monopolize it, they dare to fight with their brothers and spilling the blood for a throne.
It's history-based drama and worth to watch to help you understand a little bit of history of Korea in the Goryeo era.
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Love is just a word if actions contradict it
5 years after seeing Moon Lovers for the first time and having seen it for the 5th time this year, I'm taking my pen to this review.I'm always a bit wary when I approach historical dramas as I often get stuck on the whiny heroines, the stereotypical male lead or the slow pace of the plot. This time the drama blew me away with its plot, the acting (Kang Ha Neul is amazing) and by its ending.
Moon Lovers is a poignant story of a sibling who loves each other despite the weight of their title and power struggle, but ultimately self-destructs without concession or mercy.
The opening is done in a rather light but not classic way. Hae-soo arrives straight from the 21st century in the heart of the Wang dynasty. In the first few episodes she introduces us to the 14 princes. There are the good guys without an ounce of malice, we come to like them easily. There are the bad guys, the ones who don't hide it, the ones we won't like at any time and that we curse until the fifth generation. Then there are the others, the ones we struggle to read, the ones we would love or hate, but who always manage to leave us hesitating.
In this whirlwind of contradictory feelings towards all this little world, the plots, the manipulations, the betrayals and the wounds fly, leaving us no respite and immersing us even more in their duel, in their loves.
Heads fall one after the other. Some in vain and it's frustrating, most to save someone and others to make the main characters grow.
For my part, I was 100% taken in by this scenario. It's not the most dynamic drama you'll ever see, there's very little action but you'll be made to read into each of the characters over and over again and it's enjoyable because there's never a dull moment. All the action has its place at the right time.
Emotionally it was hard, but I got over it at least until the most innocent, candid, lovable character ever fell unfairly. I felt like flaying the whole sibling. Without realising it, I had in turn been a victim of these manipulations, encouraged by insidious feelings that I had been forced to feel, that's the talent of the scriptwriter.
When I got to this point, I realised that this drama had no limits, no fears. That I would not come out of it unscathed, that it was already too late for that anyway. It was in my blood.
The end came and I have to admit that I shed my tears and yet I am usually the unflappable type. I suffered with them, sometimes because the emotions they offered were magical, because I anticipated the inevitable separation, the redemption (Wang Soo, I hate you as much as I love you)
The ending is as good as the drama, as good as what it offered us in terms of emotional rollercoaster. A painful and tortured ending, but so right, yes the right word is right.
And at the very last minute of this drama (after having seen it 5 times) I realised the excellence of the acting of the main actors. The skill with which some of them interpreted their characters. The subtleties they put into it.
Of the cast, the one I remember the most is Kang Ha-neul, the interpreter of the 8th prince Wang Wook. For me, he is the one who best presents the different facets of his personality, he is the wolf in the sheepfold.
IU was able to make the heroine the kind of woman I love. Strong despite flaws that don't prevent her from standing her ground. A feat, even more so in the middle of a drama where she evolves in a man's world.
Lee Joon-gi who plays Wang So (4th prince) even if he was not as excellent as in The King and The Clown, blew me away with his look that can make you love him or hate him and his smile when his character deigns to do so is to die for.
I close by saying that I recommend this drama to all fans of highly psychological and twisted plots. From my point of view, even if it means taking the risk of breaking your heart, this drama is a must-see. I think that like me, you will come out of it with this heavy and somewhat negative weight on your chest, while paradoxically all you will find to say about it will be positive. That's Moon Lovers a game of contradictions and manipulations that doesn't even stop after the last episode!
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