100 Days My Prince (2018)

Do Kyung Soo Shines In His Role

I watched this drama after putting it on hold for a long while. Decided to go into it as I was running out of shows to watch. I also like actress Nam Ji Hyun as she is one of my favorites after seeing her in Suspicious Partners.

100 Days had a fairly good story line of love in the Joseon period. The costumes, the production good quality and I appreciated it's OST and music which fell into all the right moments. To me, everything was just fairly entertaining in this drama. The only thing that truly stood out for me was Do Kyung Soo who acted as Prince Lee Yul/Won Deuk. Together with Ji Hyun (his beloved Hong Shim), they both managed to carry the drama throughout.

I would not miss this drama if I am a fan of D.O and for those who are not, you will find him a really good watch in this drama.

Cheers!

K-drama forever!

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This was so good I binge-watched from start to finish. I especially love the chemistry between the two, great characterization and personality! And it somehow reminded me of The Prince Who Turned Into a Frog, also my ultimate favourite Taiwanese drama. So this was overall a plus, brought out the same feels haha.

Spoiler alert.
I would have given it a 10, had it not been for the cruel script that decided that her brother had to die and leave his heavily pregnant tragic love. Why can't they just make a happy ending, this was so unnecessary seriously. Sorry I can get very into the dramas.

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I started watching this drama because of the male lead but few episodes in I found myself enjoying the story-line and falling for the female lead character as well. The story line was interesting and easy to follow, the actors did a great job of portraying the characters really well. The villains in this drama were the most hateful villains i know and that made me dislike them more than anything. I was hoping for a better ending for ending for Yi Seo's brother but we can't always get what we want right. With comedy to lighten the mood in every episode, there was no boring episode, a definite must watch .

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I had seen few historical Korean dramas all were good but all had one part sad like in this drama lead actress brother died ,he did wrong but he should get punishment in other way or director should shows that her brother's love and she live happily together they should bring ending like this but . Among all historical Korean drama ,I had seen till know Grand prince is my favorite because that drama had a happy and satisfied ending.
Know about this drama ,starting was nice started with that two kids story and how their fate connected when they grows up but last few episode get loose the connectivity ,sone scenes get bored and sone scenes were too slow that I had to skip some parts.
All I can say too not too good or not too bad .So can give one try to it.
One more thing how the pregnant lady went up that direction should shows sone justification.

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This drama was once on my list and for some reason, I had dropped it. Big mistake! I finally did watch it and completed watching it last night. Everything about this drama was great. I can't express enough how cute EXO Kpop Idol Doh Kyung So was in this drama. This is a rewatch for me! Kim Jae Young, wow, his acting abilities, to play the type of character that he did in this drama was phenomenal. Good Lord, I'm scared of him in a good way! Nam Ji Hyun, another strong female lead, I loved her acting, she was very believable. The producers and screenwriter had me all the way to the last episode with me talking to myself, pulling petals off a daisy, "are they" or "are they not"? lmao, This is a good watch people. It does have some suspense, amnesia, and martial arts, but overall I really enjoyed it. Thank you to the team!

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Despite its colorful poster the story itself was quite... sorrowful. Of course, the middle part that regards the "100 days" was a lot of fun and served many laughs. But those moments were always spiced with the right amount and with a sober sub-flavor. Nothing over the top, always in the right context.

Plus, acting was entertaining and praiseworthy as well. Esp. Do Kyung Soo who won over my heart with his performance. Kinda reminded me of Kim Soo Hyun and his portrayal of the Crown Prince/King in The Moon Embracing the Sun. But not as an imitation, he created his very own Crown Prince here. Without him the story would have been a lot less impressive and not as resonating. His character was the mainstray. (This might give me an idea for an article... )

That ending almost ruined the 9 that I intended to give since a while ago... Why? Because first of all they overdid the very thing I praised throughtout the whole drama: The comedy. And there were some characters left untouched as if they had been saints all along. Secondly, I just can't stand the excuse of an "ill-fated past" that keeps the protagonists apart. Like, are you writers serious? I wouldn't mind if it had been explained well. But here it felt like a lame and shallow try to prolong the inevitable, and was so NOT needed. So, 30 min of the drama were definitely a breach of style. Those few points made that heaviness they had built up during the whole story almost crumble.

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Decent comedy historical drama

The plot is simple, and fell flat towards the ending
However the actors did a good job and leverage the drama.
Despite his appearance which I consider not suitable enough to be a crown prince, Do Kyungsoo' expressions and sageuk tone really melt my heart, he is really talented for sure
As for Nam Jihyun, I don't quite fancy her voice , her acting is witty and make viewers feel comfortable unlike the others
Kim Seonho has become so big nowadays but he was really charming in this one
Han Sohee. I prefer her portrayed modern dramas, she doesn't fit sageuk but her acting was decent
The music was okay and the ending seems rush and intolerateable
But still this worth 1 rewatch from me

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Very good, some parts are an exception

Something I really disliked was that Won deuk was so….like idk what’s the word but he expected Hongshim to comply with all his requests and he was so hard-headed and not in a good way. I love that Hongshim really didn’t let him walk all over her though but those moments were he tried I was so furious:p I guess that’s probably how society was back in that era so… idk anyway I also didn’t like that Hongshim’s adoptive dad had this weird voice and it wasn’t pleasant to hear every time he talked I was so annoyed, anyone else?? At the beginning it really seemed like Hongshim and Wondeum would never fall in love it just seemed so impossible since he despised everyone and even her I just never expected them to get as close as they did I mean I new it was bound to happen bcz they’re literally on the cover but it just seemed impossible at the beginning. I didn’t like that fact that Han seo hee was in this kdrama I just can’t stand her! I only liked in My Name and that was ok but in other kdramas she just acts like such a victim and so quiet and submissive and idk I just don’t like a lot of the roles she has. Anyway, it was all right, not as good as my favorite kdrama of all time: the king’s affection !! <33333

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One of my favourite dramas now

I didn't have high expectations going in to this drama, but BOY did I fall in love!!

First up, the story might be cliche, but I have yet to watch a drama with a similar story line. During the whole drama, there was a main plot that was maintained in all seriousness, without taking away from the comedic parts of the drama. The drama was both funny and serious at the same time. In the first episode alone, I found myself awing, crying, and gasping because of the story and the acting.

THE ACTING!!! First of all, the kid actors looked SO much alike to the adult ones it was fairly easy to tell who was who. Second of all, the children actors were absolutely amazing!! From their interactions to facial expressions to how well they acted out their characters, I was really shocked (and it was adorable) during the first episode. Kyung Soo, Ji Hyun and Seon Ho were brilliant, I loved them so much!! They had amazing chemistry (Won Deuk and Hong Shim) and their marriage was extremely realistic based on the circumstances.

I also really enjoyed the music, I wouldn't say it was particularly memorable like Kill Me, Heal Me's OST, but it definitely fit the drama. One of the songs got me crying every time it was played and it just fit so well with the time period and the drama/story itself.

I thoroughly enjoyed the drama from beginning to end. It wasn't boring at all during the 100 days away from the palace and there were touching, sad, serious, AND funny moments. It's more of a funny drama with a good plot so if you're looking for some serious historical and shocking dramas I suggest Kingdom instead. I also really liked how they ended the drama with everyone becoming so happy and relaxed, instead of being tense and plotting something. I really loved the drama and I highly suggest watching it!!!

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Delizioso: ecco la parola che mi è venuta in mente a più riprese puntata dopo puntata. Con semplicità, senza molte pretese, ha rallegrato le mie giornate e ne sono grata.
La storia fila bene; certo, in più scene non notano persone che a 3 metri di distanza li osservano spudoratamente senza nascondere neanche un piede, ma è una cosa che si puó perdonare. Forse la tensione non correrà sul filo e la drammaticità non è mai esposta in maniera eccessiva, ma è proprio per questa leggerezza che l'ho apprezzato. Sì, mi è proprio piaciuto! Divertenti le scene corali dei paesani.

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OH-HO! ALL HAIL PRINCE D.O.!

If you don’t mind the historical period dramas then you’ll like this one, too. Overall, it has the usual good storyline, the romantic or not so romantic connection between the two leads and enough comedy to get you laughing throughout. It’s the typical royalty storyline with lots of plots, deceit and conspiracy to gain status or get closer to the throne, etc. but what makes it good is when the writers can make it interesting enough to catch the viewer. I don’t know what it is, but for me I am always a big fan of dramas that add in the younger actors to portray a past connection of the main characters. I guess I like how they show more of flashbacks to explain the past, gives it more depth in storytelling IMO. There’s a pretty sizable and recognizable cast of actors that all did a good job, the costumes always make the characters plus a good OST usually gets me humming even after watching an episode. I first put this on my watch list because of actress Nam Ji Hyun (Suspicious Partner) now after watching this, I’ve definitely become new fan of the lead actor Do Kyung Soo aka D.O. (and EXO). Many times I come across a good drama I tend to steer and watch the other works of the actors, and I find myself loving them more and more. There’s just something this kid D.O.’s look, he came across so well as the prince, it’s gotta be those big eyes and pouty lips lol —he’s so handsome! Well, hope you enjoy the show, too!

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Could have been wonderful, ends up just fine.

A nice series until episode 15.
The plot is classical, with two characters fated to one-another by their encounter as young kids, but it's entertaining enough to keep watching. The costumes and settings are a pleasure to the eyes, the music is nice and the acting is great.

However, it feels like only the existential crisis of the crown prince is what makes the plot worth it.
The amnesia of the crown prince has him to mull things over what's happening to him, which makes his character development very deep and interesting.

The underlying theme of the clash between the social classes is would have been very relevant but not that much exploited. The crown prince only mentions it slightly when he has regained his memory back and misses his life as a peasant ( once while he sees the amount of food he is served, and once when he says he still is Won Deuk )

Hong shim is probably the worst character. She stands as a strong and independent woman, yet does nothing apart from yelling at poor Won Deuk. The more the story goes, the more useless she becomes.

No need to add that relationship between her and the crown prince is dull, and their falling in love is unfounded. The story tries to make us think that they went beyond fate ( the proposal as children ) and fell in love for who they truly are, but they actually have no other reason than that for loving one another. Won Deuk proves that he actually is not useless, can read, is smart and quick-witted, but she does not show anything worth being loved.

As for the side characters, they are useless and annoying. While their jokes are probably made to lighten the atmosphere, it is never relevant nor appropriate to the situation.

There are also a lot paradoxical elements in the plot itself.

At the beginning, Hong Shim agrees with her father that they should lie to the amnesic crown prince, making him think that he actually is Won Deuk. However the next episode, she acts as if she was duped by her father that he is that Won Deuk ( and a few episodes later yells at him for manipulating the poor young man )

We can also quote the problem with the man who is appointed magistrate in the village, as he has this condition making him unable to recognize faces, yet still recognizes her even if she is dressed as a peasant, but does not recognize the voice or the attitude of the crown prince.

And those are only a few points why the plot seems rushed and focused on the love story, which could have been put aside for more coherence. The plot is full of such incoherence .

That being said, the series was still enjoyable mainly thanks to the character of the crown prince... until the point of no return, which takes place at the episode 15. Every character meets when they couldn't or shouldn't, the brother's death is too quick and not at the right time, everything seems rushed to end the series as soon as possible and untangle the sub plots.
On the whole, when an interesting theme pops up, never is it taken account for the sake of the love stories... that are not that passionate in the end.

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