Kkotpadang: Joseonhondamgongjakso

Romantic drama with small bits of comedy relief. I would love to see another season! The costuming is wonderful and the sets appear so realistic that I feel like they filmed it all in real period buildings. Casting seems mostly dead on, with most having a well rounded range of acting skills.

It is sometimes confusing exactly what time period we are looking at, as some things conflict with the costumes, such as sunglasses. These things are easily overlooked, though.

I also really appreciated the well-done subtitles.

And if Park Jihoon ever wanted to give ME a manicure, I would certainly not say no!

Set in the Josean Period, this is a story of an unlucky woman whose fate changes along the way when she meets a matchmaker. The woman is a hard worker and ends up having to choose between her growing up boyfriend who became like her family or her new boss who she has feelings for as well. But, then the story changes to the acts of forgiveness between lovers and friends ultimately giving everyone peace and happiness in their life. The music was superb. It reminded me of theater music from an orchestra and there are many songs throughout the show. Each one, revealing the feelings going on the show. It's overall, very happy with family dynamics and politics of course.

This was my very first K-drama, and I absolutely loved it! The show was a perfect blend of comedy, drama, and romance, all wrapped up in a refreshing and captivating storyline. One of the highlights for me was how beautifully it showcased the culture-rich, vibrant, and fascinating to watch.

The dreamy and exciting events kept me hooked from start to finish, and the actors delivered standout performances that truly brought their characters to life. While some moments might feel a little unrealistic, that only added to the charm and magic of the story. What impressed me the most was how the show never felt boring; every episode was packed with unexpected twists and heartfelt moments. It's the ultimate comfort watch and an absolute must-see!

This drama exceeded my expectations; I rooted for the main characters and hated the bad guys. The acting was super good so I was engaged throughout the drama and happy with the ending. The visuals (scenery and costumes) were spectacular. I thought the writing was very well done. I liked the comradery between the flower crew and the leading lady, who was a likeable "Cinderella" type character. There was both comedy as well as some tense moments of drama in the characters' backstories. The casting of the "good looking" men in the marriage agency was well done, as the actors *were* handsome as well as charming in the show.

After 30 minutes of watching, I already know who will end up with who. Sadly, I root for the king and I really like him. It is like a bad case of second lead syndrome that I can't sympathize with the lead or like him until the end. The rest went downhill for me and completely lost interest in the story. my rating is for the king and the other two flower boys.