While it should probably be the characters or a plot that is the highlight of a drama, for me it was the visual aspects of the show. From the gorgeous costumes to the lush settings, or the close-up shots of brush work and the quality of the props, everything about the visuals in this drama were impeccable and thoroughly enjoyable to take in.

That being said, this drama is also strong in the character and plot departments. While there were a couple of minor characters that were annoying or felt flat here and there, overall the broad host of characters were well-developed and engaging, sometimes providing some fun comic relief. A couple of the episodes felt like an interesting side adventure that was deviating from the main story, but it all ties together in the end.

Though the first couple episodes really focus on the love story in a satisfying but pretty typical way, there are twists and challenges coming later on, and takes routes you might not expect. And while this is one of the main threads of the drama, there are also significant themes of political intrigue, the struggle for equality, the importance of history, and the power of knowledge, so don't skip over it thinking it's just a romance!