Love Song for Illusion (2024)

Emotional turmoil and visuals

Well, I liked it. I gave it 9. ML absolutely grat acting and being able to play two characters interchangably... convincing. What I liked a lot were costumes. In comparison to other period dramas, these had quite a modern take in it and I loved it. There is no need to be true to historic elements to a tee when presenting such a mistic world. And if I could address some of the comments in here on people skipping, or find it dragging, or repetitive with two identities switching, or.... I felt it was needed. Evil spirit needed time to move through his eveilness, falling in love, unrequited love, obsessing, trying to survive and live and keep K... all was needed to justify the end. As the main lead needed time to grow in strength, both mental and in a role of king without beeing opressed by his late father, and fix all his father's wrong doings, which he felt deeply ever since beeing a kid. Give this drama a go. Skip if you need to. I did. Most shaman stuff and the role they played in MLs growth were not of interest to me. I understand they were needed but to me the love and the sense of right vs wrong is what helped him overcome his weaknesses.

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AKHEE

Jihoon was the reason I kept watching even though scenario was going opposite direction of my expectations.
I loved the starting point of this drama. The dual / evil personality was such a great thing to have in a historical drama. Jihoon nailed it 100%. I was rooting for Akhee the whole time and couldn't really connect with the sajo hyun and yeon wol. Though beside the romance, it's the story itself that was the weakest point of LSFI. Plot was changing ep by ep, adding another plot twist or drama cliché turnover but it didn't make sense at all. It has a lack of consistency and it felt rushed a lot toward the last ep. I don't hate this drama, actually i followed every weak release but i must admit if it wasn't for akhee's character i would have dropped it. ??

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concept is refreshingly unique

This drama presents a captivating storyline that breathes new life into the world of Korean dramas. The concept is refreshingly unique, offering a break from the typical narratives. The plot weaves through unexpected twists, keeping viewers hooked. The OST, a true gem, perfectly complements the emotional rollercoaster, enhancing every scene with its beautiful melodies.

However, the main lead's portrayal falls short of the brilliance seen in other aspects of the drama. Despite the intriguing plot, their performance lacks the depth needed to fully engage the audience. The chemistry between the leads feels somewhat forced, leaving viewers yearning for a more authentic connection. Despite this drawback, it manages to carve its own niche in the K-drama realm, providing an overall enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.

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Interesting premise ruined by sloppy writing

Frankly, I'm glad this is over and it definitely will not linger in my mind unlike more substantial dramas.

The dual personality problem promised psychological depth which in the end didn't get explored deeply enough. I was expecting a lot of character growth to take place but it didn't happen.

I enjoyed the first episodes but somewhere around ep 6 the plot went haywire, sidetracked from the main characters and got rather nonsensical tbh. What I liked most is PJH's acting (of course). Also liked the very strong FL lead: more of this type pls! Hwang Hee's acting in the last ep showed an amazing range of emotions. Hopefully his next role is not a villain role. The queen character was unlikeable all the way. The more a drama has purely unlikeable characters the less I tend to enjoy it. It would have been more interesting if Yeon Wol's warrior protectors (Wind Knife) had had a bigger role in the drama. Almost nothing was portrayed about their aims. What was shown came too late, in the last episodes.

The court scheming and politicking was boring. In a purely fictional drama, why give it such a big role. All in all, the psychology of Sajo Hyun / Ak Hee got only a superficial treatment. The damn shaman was a main character when a small support role would have sufficed. No offense to the actress who did great like she always does. 7/10

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A Refreshing Historical Drama with Minor Flaws

Love Song for Illusion completely drew me in, leading me to finish the entire series in two days. I haven't yet explored the webtoon it's based on, so my experience with the drama was uncoloured by any expectations or comparisons. This fresh perspective impressed me, and I'm now eager to read the webtoon to delve further into the narrative.

This drama stands out for its meticulous attention to detail and its notably unique plot within the historical genre, offering a breath of fresh air with its innovative approach. However, I did notice a period in the middle where the storyline seemed to loop back on itself, creating a sense of redundancy. Despite this minor hiccup, the plot's originality and the engaging twists kept me hooked, proving it's a rare find in the realm of historical dramas. It is an exceptional series that marries a compelling story with rich details, making it a highly recommended watch for both genre enthusiasts and those looking for something new and captivating.

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Good Enough

Korean Drama '' Love Song For Illusion '' is a fantasy historical melodrama.

The story is okay at first, with the two personalities being displayed brilliantly. The political drama was nice and smooth as well, with enough plot twists to keep things thrilling till the next episode.

Things went downhill after the first half, however. The romance was rocky, especially since the love triangle was not handled well. Also, the political drama got boring and cringey with the cheesy tropes that they used.

Finally, the performances were enjoyable.

So, overall, five out of ten.

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Love Son for Illusion is a very good romance fantasy drama based on a webtoon that is set within a fictional historical period. The leading couple is played by Park Ji Hoon as Sajo Hyun/Ak Hee and Hong Ye Ji as Yeon Wol / Kye Ra / Eun Hyo Bi. Sayo Hyun is a crowned prince that is dealing a dissociative personality disorder sharing his body with the wicked Ak Hee(this name translate as evil spirit) and Yeon Wol is the royal descendant of the fallen Yeon Dynasty whose family was murdered by their friend Sajo Seung (played by Kim Tae Woo) in order to usurp the Asatae throne and become king. Once he became the King, Sajo Seung was an irresponsible ruler living a life of debauchery. As for Yeon Wool, she became an assassin with the sole purpose of avenging her family by killing the King. The leading couple met as children on the day of the tragic event that took her family’s life and Sajo Hyun ends up saving her life; they meet again by chance ten years later setting the story of two deeply wounded people that happened to be connected by fate, support each other, and fall in love against all odds. The cast did a great job bringing their characters to life, the plot has some well integrated twists that support the antagonists' antics and lead the main couple to assist each other and fall for each other in the process. Although the ending feels a rushed, it is nice and satisfying, Enjoy it!

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Unique Story Needed Better Execution

I enjoy stories related to mental health and the fantasy genre. This kind of combination was definitely unique. What it lacked was in execution because I seem to have missed the point it was making with their ending.

Though this series got a lot of flak, it isn't so bad. I'd say it's above average as I was curious enough to want to finish it. I just feel like the writers did Ak Hee dirty in the process and that didn't make sense to me.

I enjoyed the portrayal of the two personalities of the ML. The FL was all right. A bit stiff. I haven't seen her in other roles so I'm not sure if it's because of the character she was portraying or not. The supporting cast were all quite good.

The show is best watched at 1.5 - 2x as the pacing felt slow to me.

The biggest question I have is - How can one's illusion impact others? They messed it up with this aspect. Otherwise I didn't feel like dropping it at any point. Just feel a bit disappointed but other than that the ending was good. Even the way they wrapped up those creating trouble makers was fine.

It's okay for a one time watch.

The OST is quite nice and soothing.

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Negative outweighed the positive

Well.

The writing sucked. It was like this was penned by a teenager using chat GPT. Very debut author YA fantasy. The plot was lazy and repetitive, with characters being wishy-washy and similar events being recycled. Editing wasn't much better, with scenes just cutting out in the middle of them and the characters continuing their conversations somewhere else. The dialogue was also fairly cringe, with lots of yelling to assert dominance and show power, like any good makjang should have LOL. Perhaps the webtoon was better, I wouldn't know.

But the soundtrack was fantastic, and the filming and acting were quite good. I wish there would have been a more consistent difference between Hyeon and Ak Hee's personalities, since at times it got difficult to tell them apart, but I still think Park Ji Hoon is amazing given his young age and newness to the world of acting. And I'll always applaud a production that can flawlessly and convincingly turn a single person into two, fighting scenes included and all.

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Watch for Choong Ta and other amazing performances

I was enthralled from the beginning by the male/female characters of Choong Ta, played expertly by a veteran actress who is clearly enjoying the unusual characters. Funny, strange, not good nor evil - I think that would be my favorite character to play if given the chance.

I have been surprised by the moments of true despair several characters have expressed and caused me to tear up in empathy. The entire first flashback opening sequence aside, I have gotten chills from the wails of pain from the ML and Ak Hee (each separately, though played by the same person), and the Eunuch crying for his briefly acquired “daughter” was possibly the saddest moment of all.

I think many of the poor reviews are from those who gave up near the beginning, assuming they understood where the story was going. I can honestly say that I’ve been surprised along the way. The plot twists are not groundbreaking in the genre, but they don’t play out predictably, nor do they follow traditional storylines. The fact that the ML let the FL leave the palace and trusted her to handle herself, despite worrying about her, was nice to see. And there’s no big attempts at misunderstandings, trying to convince each other that they don’t care in order so save each other.

Some of the side characters complications seem burdensome, like the queen and the bodyguard. There’s been no attempts to show that relationship develop or how deep it may or may not be. The father of the queen is also playing the cards so close to his chest that it makes it impossible to feel there could be a sense of resolution at the end because he’s clearly playing both sides all the way.

These “messy” elements are good red herrings that keep you guessing, however. It’s got enough palace drama to keep that crowd happy, and supernatural elements to keep that crowd happy. The only thing I wish there was more of is the push and pull of romance with Ak Hee and ML, maybe more confusion from FL about who is who or who she really loves. I think she made up her mind too clearly too soon. However, there needed to be a reason AkHee would refuse to come out and give ML a chance to bloom. So I understand that as well.

Overall, I think it’s worth a watch if you appreciate watching good actors dig deep and take chances in scenes.

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Tudo é Fantasia

Hoje é o dia de se perder nas intrigas mágicas de Love Song For Illusion! Entre no mundo encantado onde o inusitado é a norma. Ak Hee, um psicopata adoravelmente destemido, está enfeitiçando nossos corações, enquanto o Príncipe Sajo Hyun é tão fofo . Sinto vontade de proteger esse príncipe em um potinho!

Com a morte do Rei Mal, o caos persiste com o Grande Príncipe Sajo Yung lutando pelo trono e a ambiciosa Princesa Herdeira pronta para qualquer coisa para se tornar rainha . Kyera, em busca de vingança, agora se encontra no epicentro de um triângulo amoroso envolvendo o Príncipe Sajo Hyun e o intrigante "espírito maligno" ou personalidade Ak Hee. E como se isso não bastasse, sua verdadeira identidade foi revelada, colocando sua vida em risco.

Em Love Song For Illusion, prepare-se para uma montanha-russa de emoções, onde o destino de Kyera se entrelaça com segredos e paixões intensas. Não perca esse espetáculo de fantasia que vai te deixar ansioso por mais!

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