This was my first kdrama, and after many years and many re-watchings, it is still my favourite kdrama. The plot, the acting, the storyline, the OST, everything about it was perfect. Jang Geum is a female lead you grow to love with each episode, and your heart will honestly break when she hits her low points. Min Jeong-ho is a male lead that complimented her and didn't overtake the plot and turn into the white knight that drags her along. It was a relationship built on so much mutual respect I honestly couldn't believe such a thing actually existed. I hand holding in this thing meant more than any kiss scene I've ever watched. I shed tears over these two.
Even the antagonists are well-written, the Choi's aren't just evil for evil sake, because even their bad deeds are for the sake of family (and greed).
I am, honest to god, thankful I was lucky enough to watch this drama. It was wonderful, heart breaking, touching... empowering. This story is about a woman who tries, fails, laughs, cries, grows, stumbles... never fails to extend a helping hand and is not too proud to accept one either. It's just beautiful. Watch it carefully, don't play it in the background, pay close attention to the world she lives in, and the stakes within.
It's a beautiful experience.
Even the antagonists are well-written, the Choi's aren't just evil for evil sake, because even their bad deeds are for the sake of family (and greed).
I am, honest to god, thankful I was lucky enough to watch this drama. It was wonderful, heart breaking, touching... empowering. This story is about a woman who tries, fails, laughs, cries, grows, stumbles... never fails to extend a helping hand and is not too proud to accept one either. It's just beautiful. Watch it carefully, don't play it in the background, pay close attention to the world she lives in, and the stakes within.
It's a beautiful experience.