Still have 3 episodes left but I'm sure that my rating will still stand even after I watch them. The Crowned Clown has officially made it to my favorites list!

This is my first time watching Yeo Jin Goo and I am IMPRESSED! He executed his dual role of the king and the clown so damn well I could barely catch my breath from switching between loving and hating the characters (also, he's super charming and cute when he smiles so that's a huge plus T_T <3). I also have to commend Kim Sang Kyung (Chief Lee) for his acting - while he maintained a stoic expression throughout most of the drama, he is definitely not one dimensional; it was so heartwarming to see him and Eunuch Cho slowly warm up to Ha Seon as time went on. The overall character development of each character was easy to follow along and I couldn't help but smile to see as they faced their challenges and overcame them. There was never a boring episode - every moment counted and had a purpose to help build the plot. I am so attached to all the characters - not sure how I'll survive when this drama is over. Hoping for a good ending! <3