i can't believe it's over ..

i was satisfied with the ending. before i decided to start RP, i had read that the ending was sad, which was a huge reason i put off watching it .. and although yes, it was sad that Boo Yong died, i thought it fit the plot (through reincarnation, though 2 people from different times are different people based on life experiences/etc, their overall demeanor transcends time .. for example both the Crown Princess & Se Na / Lee Kak's half brother & Tae Mu had evil in them .. therefore i get that Boo Yong risked her life for Lee Kak as did Park Ha in present time .. she's just that type of person. The saddest part of this ending is that Lee Kak gets no one :(



some argue that it wasn't fair that Lee Kak ended up alone, while Park Ha ended up with Tae Yong .. yes, i was also sad about this .. but they both won/lost some. LK has the memories he shared with PH and he has his 3 minions who also share some of those memories (the omurice shop, the peppermint candy and their tracksuits at the end were a nice touch). Although PH ends up with TY, he definitely is not the same man she fell in love with (like someone mentioned .. mannerisms, life experiences, et) BUT .. with the whole reincarnation bit i mentioned earlier, i'm assuming TY will have the same demeanor as LK .. she has the chance to fall in love with TY. TY appearing in Joseon attire doesn't mean that he remembers LK memories (just like how PH had no recollection of BY's memories) .. but i think its more a symbol that their love has transcended time .. almost like LK / TY supposedly have the "same soul". Of course we want LK/PH together, but TY is the closest we're gonna get :( it sucks, but it works.



If it hadn't been for Tae Mu punching Tae Yong on the boat .. Park Ha would have met Tae Yong in New York (postcard) and they would have ended up together .. I'd like to think that Park Ha receiving Tae Yong's 2nd postcard was just fate trying to get these 2 together (for the 3rd time).



If it weren't for Hwa Yong, Boo Yong would have been the crown princess. If it weren't for Tae Mu, Tae Yong would have met Park Ha. Third time was the charm.



Sorry, that was long. :P

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things are about to pick up ..

and what perfect timing. I was a bit annoyed with the amnesia in episode 2 (my least favorite drama cliche) and was dreading to find out how long I'd have to put up with Chae Won being completely clueless .. especially considering that this drama is 50 episodes long.



Her amnesia isn't gone, but thank you drama gods for giving her somewhere to start. Chae Won is slowly starting to have flashbacks and how fortunate her doctor (psychiatrist?) recorded her sessions!



To me, the beginning of longer dramas (20+) always seem to drag and I have found myself having to force myself through the first 5 episodes. Fortunately, there hasn't been a dull moment so far and the drama is coming along at a nice pace.

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