I maybe wrong, because I quit the drama at Episode 8.
I know some interpret the drama as two falling in love to each other but only become a poignant sad story because of their different status and moral in ancient Joseon era (he begins as a crown prince, and she a royal servant). Some think it is romantic because of a strong man conquest of a head strong, free-spirited woman. I know all those elements and why they say those elements make this a drama a successful one. Certainly, a well-known love story in Joseon Royal Court may have helped boost the rating as well. I read all those articles and watched all those explanatory videos on YouTube.
For me, however, I don’t see how romantic it is.
I am a man, and I know when a woman says “no” to me, that means NO. I don’t think a man with a higher authority forcing a woman onto his bed is “romantic”.
But I guess in some societies (not only South Korea, but overall East Asian culture) with straight hierarchical social structure this story is somehow “romantic”. I simply don’t get it. That doesn’t mean, however, it cannot be a good story. Since I only watched half of the show, I can’t say it for sure; but if you want to know what I think, here it is.
(Afterall, watching two poor souls overcome their pass trauma–being abandoned and low self-esteem due to poverty, to be exact–and getting together again after 5 years of breaking up from a 5 year love relationship is way more satisfying to me. In fact, I love that drama so much I quit all other dramas, so I guess this is another reason I quitted this very drama)
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Source: Buzz Pinay Daily
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