O Rei de Porcelana (2021)

Meu drama perfeito, apesar das imperfeições <3

Ótimas atuações. Todo elenco está de parabéns. As crianças da primeira fase arrasaram e introduziram muito bem a trama. Me emocionaram e me prederam na tela.
Rowoon está melhor a cada trabalho, deu pra perceber o quanto ele se empenhou nesse papel e evoluiu como ator.
Um destaque para os protagonistas Nam Yoon Soo, Choi Byung Chan, Jung Chae Yeon e Bae Yoon Kyung que mesmo não tendo muitas cenas conseguiram ser críveis em seus papeis. O primo apaixonado e leal, o guarda-costas misterioso e a rainha sonhadora e apaixonada me emocionaram bastante e acredito mesmo que poderiam ser melhor aproveitados.
Uma salva de palmas para Baek Hyun Joo e Go Kyu Pil que juntos com a Eun Bin pareciam mesmo uma família. A intimidade e entrosamento deles era tão real e gostosa de assistir. Entregaram muito e foram essenciais para o drama. A dama Kim na figura materna do príncipe que sempre aconselhava e protegia e confortava ela do mundo mesmo com as limitações que seu cargo exigiam não poderia ser feito por outra atriz. O Eunuco Hong foi amor à primeira cena. Hora ele era como um irmão mais velho, hora um melhor amigo que por te conhecer fala a verdade, briga e brinca contigo, hora era só um resmungão fofo. O papel dele foi muito além de alívio cômico e eu amei isso.
E por fim deixei a Park Eun Bin. As mudanças na atuação como príncipe/rei e nos momentos que ela não precisava fingir eram demonstradas nas sutilezas, o que me encantou muito. Deu para sentir a entrega dela em todas as cenas. De inicio me pareceu pequena a mudança de modulação na voz quanto falava como príncipe, mas depois percebi que um tom mais grave seria caricato, forçado, não natural. Ela foi maravilhosa e constante no drama todo. Já conhecia e gostava muito dela, mas agora ela me ganhou totalmente. Inclusive admito que despertou a curiosidade de conhecera atriz por trás da personagem depois de acompanhar os bastidores das gravações.
Enfim, sobre a história, achei o texto foi bem escrito, especialmente os diálogos, várias falas reflexivas e sensíveis.
Só acho que poderiam ter dado um minuto pra explicar alguns fatos como a morte da rainha mãe na primeira fase, o casamento do rei na segunda e outros pequenos pontos que poderiam ser esclarecido até mesmo com uma conversa entre os trabalhadores do palácio ou ainda uma ou duas linhas escritas na tela para marcar as passagem de tempo e não deixariam pontas soltas na história.
As músicas são maravilhosas, me encantaram (não saem da minha playlist) e também ajudaram a contar essa história tão linda.
A minha única ressalva é com relação a efeitos especiais, tipo, as feridas e machucados. Muitos não me convenceram. Ou sararam em tempo record ou quase não saravam como a flechada no rei.
Apesar desses pontos a experiência com o drama não foi comprometida e ele é sem dúvidas maravilhoso! Um favorito de 2021. Recomendo a todos que assistam.

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Started out strong then it lost its momentum, but gave us a happily ever after at the end of it all.

This show started out strong and exciting. The moment the twin brother was killed and the girl became the Crown Prince, I was hooked and committed. Bring it on, I was really into it.

I liked the main plot. I am into hidden identities, cross dressing, forbidden love, politics and war. I lap those tropes up. I didn’t care much about the childhood sweethearts connection. It was great first 15 episodes.. then it sort of lost its way then fizzled out until the last episode.

The FL actually did a good job, but you can never ever convince me that she is male. But anyway, that’s neither here nor there. It was an okay portrayal, I just didn’t think she had much going on with the ML. Now, let’s talk about the ML. I think I am biased to say, that I wish he was not a scholar or physician but rather the bodyguard. I think in the manhua, the ML is the bodyguard or soldier. It was just an injustice to his character. He was always this useless, weak character that can’t do much for the King. It is quite annoying to watch. If he wasn’t her teacher then her secretary and rather some badass character, I think it could have been better… although I think another actor will be suitable for this…Then Roowon, I am sorry to say was rather bland in his portrayal. He has mastered the look of hopelessness.

I love the secondary characters, or what I think of as her “harem”. The cousin Prince Hyun and Eunsoo, the most beautiful bodyguard in the face of the Joseon era. Eunsoo, what another injustice, not much screen time and I just wished he got more parts into the story. To be honest, these two guys had more going on for them with the FL than the actual ML.

I was actually satisfied with the ending, not because the FL and ML got their happily ever after, but Prince Hyun becoming King. If there was one outcome I was hoping for this was it. Oh, and I need this hot bodyguard to have his own show.

All in all, it was a steady and okay watch.

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Overly cheesy bits didn't fit

The cast and acting made this drama, more than a story that was intriguing, but peppered with scenes that made me sigh (not in a good way).
The child actors who set the stage in the early episodes, were excellent, especially Choi Myung-bin, who in effect had to play 3 different characters.
There are some very bloodthirsty scenes in amongst the saccharin and the speed with which that changes, results in the odd case of whiplash!
There are moving moments as well, two in particular, near the start, got me. I was actually shocked by some of it, especially when they go hand-in-hand with the aforementioned cheese.
The story in itself is good and pulled me in. It's hard to find a female actress who can convincingly play a young man, but I thought Park Eun-bin did well. She didn't try to be macho, instead playing it reserved, stoic and frosty. It wouldn't be impossible to believe, there are after all, effeminate men (and that does not equal gay). Back then few got close, so I chose to go with it.
What that character goes through is awful really. Dreadful royal family under the thumb of one particular member, who takes the prize for best human without a heart. Surrounding characters are a mixture of funny, scary, torn, mysterious, cowardly and barking.
What I disliked, however, were the awful slow-mo scenes of falling into arms, pulling into arms, meaningful stares and hand holds, backed with whooshing music. The terribly overdone squeezing of clothing and clenching of fists, is in there [often] too.
PEB's chemistry with Rowoon was ok, but wasn't electric.
I liked how he portrayed his character, although my 2 favourites were Nam Yoon-su as Prince Lee Hyun and Choi Byung-chan as the mysterious Kim Ga-on.
There was a lot of action, yet I didn't feel the threat that should have come across in more scenes, as there were few build-ups.
The ending fit where the story wanted to go, but I thought it a tad far fetched, even for this plot. It wasn't awful though. I did enjoy the final scenes of the last episode.
It's a mixed watch; not riveting, but by no means awful either.

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The King’s Affection (2021) - this drama is really good for me especially at the beginning part, the scenes where they are still children. It was so heartbreaking. Since I know Lee Hwi's character in the korean drama grand prince, I could really compare both dramas and their respective storylines which was base on the history. Since I really like Grand Prince, there is a bit of disappointment for me in this drama. King’s affection may not be the best but I do have some favorite parts in the dramas - the revelation parts. Since it is a KBS drama, they always play it safe and I could really see how the ending would go. I also felt bad with Lee Hyun – the second male lead that deserves much more, like HE DESERVE TO BE THE LOVE LINE, but yeah I'm not the writer nor director so I don't have a say.

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Atuação show, história incriviel. OST gostosa de ouvir.

Eu gostei muitoooo de the king's affection, ele foi meu primeiro drama histórico e eu dei um pontapé muito bom com ele. Gostei tanto dos personagens e apesar de ter 20 eps não achei que ele foi cansativo ou que enrolou na história em algum momento. A história é maravilhosa, os atores são incríveis e tive a oportunidade de conhecer o trabalho deles. A OST do drama é tão gostosa de ouvir! Gostei muito que o Eun seo era o filho do preceptor que foi morto e ele queria buscar vingança, foi uma das melhores reviravoltas do drama. No final teve várias mortes o que é de esperar, mas gostei do final de todos os personagens. A park Eun bin deu um show de atuação e a química dela e do rowoon foi tudo pra mim! Incríveis demais. Parabéns a todo o elenco e ao pessoal por trás do drama, diretor, roteiristas e staff que trabalharam tão bem!

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Women should be allowed to be King more often! LOL

No, but seriously, this drama was top notch.

This was my first time seeing Park Eun Bin in anything but I'm convinced there wasn't a more perfect choice for the role out there. Not only was she physically a great choice, but she also killed it acting wise. She was so level-headed and composed most of the time, but when her emotions bubbled over she really stole the show. She was so badass and brave. But also humble and unafraid of being vulnerable. I really liked both the character and how Eun Bin brought her to life.

As for Rowoon, it's amazing how much better his acting has gotten! He's improved so much. He did a great job as Ji Un. It was so adorable seeing him be all confused and flustered over his budding feelings for the Crown Prince/King. And his chemistry with Eun Bin was electric. It was a joy to see them in every scene they had together.

The rest of the cast also deserves a shout-out. From Hyun, Eunuch Hong and Court Lady Kim, to commander Yoon, Ji Un's father and even all the kid actors. Choi Byung Chan was maybe a bit expressionless and monotone as Kim Ga On, but then again that was kind of the character's personality.

For a 20 episode drama there was a surprising amount of things that were barely addressed. Hwi's mother's death and her marriage come to mind, one came out of nowhere and the other wasn't even shown. Not to mention the rise to power of Hwi's paternal grandfather. A bit more backstory on the Uncle and her two cousins also maybe would have been helpful.

Lastly, I have to applaud whoever was involved in picking the OST. They really deserve a prize for a job well done. And the team that made the intro. I'm one of those people who always skip the intro sequence in dramas, but this one was so beautiful and went so well with the music that each episode I looked forward to it.

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Para mim objetivo do drama foi pequeno :s

Uma história bem chamativa que cativa você para assistir, uma jovem que finge ser o irmão mais velho falecido gêmeo para não morrer e governar o povo... até aqui beleza :D, ótimo :)... a mulher luta o drama todo, sofre psicologicamente, fisicamente, sofre de todos os jeitos, até casa com uma mulher, pq ela precisa de uma rainha... mãe, pai, irmão puft morre, batalha com aquele avô safado, ela toma venenoo~, quase morre e NÃO SE TORNA GOVERNANTE DO POVO DELA, como assim? Hyun de rei <--- perfeição, mas não achei justo com ela! Uma vida no litoral, fofinho.. mas eu não torcia por isso. O objetivo da história foi matar o avô, não gostei. Aconteceu muita coisa para um objetivo pequeno.
Masss enfim, musicas maravilhosas rsrs toda vez que iniciava eu cantava junto \o\ \o\, elenco maravilhoso, o visual do drama é lindo e apaixonante ❤.

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Good, but slow

Production, acting and OST were mostly good.

In terms of acting, I must say Choi Myung Bin, the girl who plays young Lee Hwi and young Dam Yi, was amazing! I believe she has a bright future as an actress.
Also, actors Park Eun Bin, Bae Yoon Kyung, Jung Chae Yeon, Yoon Je Moon, Baek Hyun Joo, Kim Jae Chul, Bae Soo Bin, Kim Taek... They were all great!

I believe the story could be told in way less than 20 episodes, though. It is an interesting story, unpredictable and made me very curious. Romance and friendships were sweet and heart-warming for the most part. Family relationships were also interesting.

There were too many flashbacks, slow motion scenes (romance parts) and the fight scenes were very, very repetitive.

Overall, I enjoyed watching this show! It's not for everyone though, it really requires patience.

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well-written story and great acting!

Ngl I went into this thinking it was gonna be boring asf and hard to follow but I liked this show way more than I had anticipated. I avoid historical dramas like the plague but I watched this because a friend recommended it and I thought my mom would like it and decided to watch along with her. And I gotta admit, I like the show WAY more than I anticipated and I would actually consider rewatching this in the future. The plot is undoubtedly the strongest element of this show. The first two episodes are easily the strongest ones. The child actors who played young Hwi and Dani were really good. They absolutely deserve a shout-out.

CHARACTERS - Park Eunbin undoubtedly had the hardest job out of the entire cast. She plays both the Crown Prince Hwi and Dami, but she does both personas well. I didn’t think she’d be able to play a man but she was believable enough. I think a part of it is because approaches the role with a regal aura which contributed to how well she portrayed her role. There were times when she clearly sounded feminine and was seen looking like a woman but if her secret identity was found out early there would be no story. Even so, I still think it was kinda dragged out, and as expected, there were multiple times where Dami's identity should've been revealed. PEB also portrayed the torture and anguish of being trapped in someone else's life so beautifully. Now unto Rowoon. He was better than I expected. Especially with the emotional scenes, even though he could still improve. For an idol actor, he actually did a decent job. Nam Yoon Su was also good. Not my favorite side character that he played but he was cute for sure. I like the support he portrayed towards Prince Hwi. I also absolutely love the guy who played the grandpa. He was a trip! But he was very entertaining to watch.

Overall this was a very satisfactory watch. It also may have some replay value for me. I’d definitely recommend this show if you love historical dramas or as a show to watch in between shows.

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A favourite for sure!

When I first watched The King's Affection, I enjoyed it immensely! So much so that I had to show my mother (who can be picky when it comes to kdramas so far) and I can attest to it's rewatch value! I just want to add that compared to others I didn't think the drama dragged on and on nor did my mother (who hated that feeling during Goblin lol). There was never a moment where I got bored during my first watch of my second one with my mother.

From the very start, the first few episodes with the childhood sequences caught my attention an interest. Despite not spending a long time with our FL I already found myself tearing up at her situation especially after the mother passed away. The childhood lovers/ first love trope was something I enjoyed as well and I believe they picked great actors and actresses for the younger and older versions of the characters! I am also a fan of X female character has to disguise as male plots like in Disney's Mulan and She's the Man. So if you enjoy that too this may be the drama for you!

As a history major and general enjoyer of kdrama, I don't mind if there are ay historical inaccuracies and stuff not too deep with politics, because I'm here for the escape from reality lol I'm here for the ROMANCE and pinning. So if that's something you're going to get all uptight about then maybe kdramas are not for you... maybe watch a documentary >.>

The characters and cast were all wonderful! I enjoyed the chemistry between the FL and ML, especially when the ML loved her in both instances (past female, present male). It's another sweet like destiny/fate trope, like he loves her no matter what ^_^
The servants were very comedic and precious, I grew attached to them as well.

I also enjoyed the sort of mystery that kind of went on with the bodyguard getting revenge and eventually aiding our FL. Also the Uncle's "death" had me fooled the first time :P So there's that too.
The cousin's love and care for FL was so touching! If our ML wasn't there, I could see the potential!

The ending was very satisfy considering what occurred.
MAJOR SPOILER:


I really liked how in the end she kind of had to end it herself on her terms using the grandfather's poison again him. It sucks Gyeom had to die, but 'tis life I guess.


Anyway I doubt I did this drama any justice, but I just suggest you give it a go! As someone who enjoyed CLOY, Goblin, Rookie Historian, etc. you can take my review however you wish.

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