I usually write a review if I am inspired by greatness... This is the opposite ... Had good potential, I am annoyed by the quality of writing, directing .... I normally would drop a drama when it is this bad ... I honestly don't know what possessed me to continue, but regretfully, I did! There is only one good, interesting thing in this show, listed below. --- STORY --- 4/10 ... It had great potential. A scholarly vampire on a mission, searching for a lost diary containing the secret to kill the evil vampire Gui, who rules the palace...... Sounds interesting, too bad it wasn't. --- WRITING --- 3/10 ... The worst writing, one of the most illogical plots, where things often did not make sense. The script is boring, lots of talk as filler, didn't provide insight, or knowledge, or add interest or intrigue... - Poorly written Characters - the vampire scholar was too simple, full of self-pity and self-loathing, no complexity (despite the obvious potential) ... - The lead female is written to be smart, clever, strong, a woman raised as man. Her actions and decisions were not only stupid, but usually nonsensical and caused trouble for the other characters by her simplicity and stubbornness. One of the dumbest most annoying characters I have encountered! - Evil vampire Gui started as stereotypical, but ended up being a bit complex and interesting... Best character, along w/ his muse. .... --- ACTING/CAST --- 4/10 ... Mostly bad. - Lee Jun Ki - not at his best, but with an awful script and worse partner, I'm sure inspiration was lacking. - Lead actress --- I don't even want to know her name... she's the worst part of this show... From her first appearance on screen, it was obvious... dressed as a man, but pitter-patter steps, swinging her arms, wriggling her hips, clenching the man's robe in fear, etc... Her mannerisms were more feminine than a "flaming drag-queen" (a gay man dressed as a woman).... combine it w/ her character's stupid actions... Then --->>> How in the world can I believe any man can fall for her charms (in this case, her lack of charms)??? - Lee Soo Hyuk is good enough ... best part of this show.... sexy. --- DIRECTOR --- 4/10 ... probably to blame for how bad it is ... He allowed the lead actress' acting instead of guiding her ... very draggy, too much filler ... bad editing... way too many things that didn't make sense. --- BRIGHT SPOT --- the relationship b/w evil Gui and the girl he trains is the most interesting, and both were the most interesting characters...and had good chemistry. --->>> I especially liked her ... a complex character ... She was smart, clever, brave... a victim but didn't have self-pity ... strong to fight for what she wants ... and she really understood Gui and how to manipulate him ... Very pretty. --- WORST PART --- illogical plot and zero chemistry of leads ... and a female lead that is utterly unbelievable as being in any way attractive. --- MUSIC --- 4/10 ... music did not add anything, and at times was inappropriate ... there is one song that is good, but didn't always fit the scenes. --- REWATCH --- 0/10 ... Only if you need an excuse to shoot yourself. .