The type of cliche drama that you'd want to rewatch all over again

A 10/10 for me. Some parts were cliche, but they did it so well I can't complain. FL really did a great job in acting. I really love the actress' speaking voice and her acting. ML was a bit lacking in the acting aspect, but I think it's because of the character he's portraying. Plot twist was a bit predictable, but I'm glad everything was resolved. And I so loved episode 26 onwards.

But honestly, the number 1 reason why I stayed and why I loved this so much is because of Gong Jun. Man's handsome as hell. That's also why rewatch value is a 10, but I'd only rewatch from episodes 25 onwards.

Again, eye candy Gong Jun is worth it.

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This deserves a 10/10 rating!!!!!

Instantly became the #1 best drama for me knocking down Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (I love u so much but I'm sorry TT^TT)
General: When you see a drama review where they say, "it's not your typical kdrama", well that line does not give justice to how every aspect of this drama is so unique and so well-thought of. It's a historical drama where there's actual history. 2 award-winning actors as leads, as well as award-winning actors as supporting characters! Even the villain is a veteran actor!!! Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri once again made me laugh, cry, fall in love, and feel warm.

Personal: As a person living in a country that was colonized by the same colonizing countries in the drama, I felt so connected with what the characters were feeling. It's a whole historical experience for me.

Love story: The leads' love story was so intimate in a very subtle way. I love how it was written and executed. It's a relationship/love that was not rushed, full of good qualities, they communicated despite conflicts, they understand each other's situations instead of having a fight. Basically, the whole journey of the love story in this drama is like a warm hug.

Antagonists: THEY. ARE. SO .GOOD. They'll make you hate them so much but in the end, you'll also praise them for their great acting. These characters along with the supporting characters actually made the drama even better. They're not one of those dumb and weird antagonists. Yes, they're annoying as hell but them and the leads and supporting characters were all so in par when it comes to acting and portraying their characters and executing certain scenes that will leave you wanting for moooore.

Supporting roles: I had to make a separate paragraph for them because they earned. They're all so freaking well-written I hate myself for not watching this drama sooner!!! They're not like other supporting characters where it's like the have their own separate world or own separate story/drama inside the drama itself. Not one of them became irrelevant throughout the series. Each one has something to do with the whole damn plot of the series. They're almost like lead characters. And since they're relevant to the whole story, you won't be distracted by a separate story. You'd want to know them more and I applaud the writers for that.

I honestly just started this because of one of the OSTs where Park Hyo Shin is the singer, and he's my favorite solo artist in the industry. But when I watched it, I was so surprised.

Lastly, the ending: I don't want to give spoilers you have to watch it I promise you everything will be worth it.

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