it's one of the best , the writing the actors , the director , the scenario and every single thing about this drama is the TOP , I have watched almost all of the Korean historical shows but this one is You Must See , it's about the people who change the continuation rule of Korea history .. the story is about a true and real people you can find them in the pages of the history and dates I think people who want to see an interesting , deep story with an slight action and thriller ... this is yours , it's not about comedy or good looking people or love .. it's about people have aims and they write a new history ... it's magical , ethical , heroical and extremely typical .. I'm just so amazed about how good it was , I've got drifted away with this show .. I hope there will be more drama like it .. six flying dragons is fascinating ..
13 Reviews
Compelling Series
didjanoit21 December 2015
Being only halfway thru the series, I almost waited until the end to write a review. This show is just too good to not have any reviews up though, so here's what I've seen thus far.
Many Korean dramas are based in the country's history, and this one is also. Not only did the writers pick a particularly tempestuous time period, but also father/son rulers. The story so far has grabbed me from the very fist show, and there's no way I would stop watching through the entire 50+ episodes. The story is written in such a way as to carefully craft each and every character interaction, to best acquaint the audience with all the players. Their stories are being quite intricately developed with many layers. I've found myself sad when some of the worst villains were done away with, because I enjoyed them so much. There are not so many black and white characters, as many shades of gray characters. The writers and extremely talented actors make each character so human, it's easy to forget this story is told in a different century!
The entire cast seem to be the best in the field, especially the young men and women. The Lee Bang Won character, played by Yoo An-in, has been absolutely astounding to watch. I've never seen such a young actor bring so much talent to a role. His scenes are some of the most compelling I've ever watched, in any movie or television show. All of the actors are superb in this series.
If you've ever been curious about shows from another part of the world, I highly recommend you watch this show. It's a work of art in every way.
Many Korean dramas are based in the country's history, and this one is also. Not only did the writers pick a particularly tempestuous time period, but also father/son rulers. The story so far has grabbed me from the very fist show, and there's no way I would stop watching through the entire 50+ episodes. The story is written in such a way as to carefully craft each and every character interaction, to best acquaint the audience with all the players. Their stories are being quite intricately developed with many layers. I've found myself sad when some of the worst villains were done away with, because I enjoyed them so much. There are not so many black and white characters, as many shades of gray characters. The writers and extremely talented actors make each character so human, it's easy to forget this story is told in a different century!
The entire cast seem to be the best in the field, especially the young men and women. The Lee Bang Won character, played by Yoo An-in, has been absolutely astounding to watch. I've never seen such a young actor bring so much talent to a role. His scenes are some of the most compelling I've ever watched, in any movie or television show. All of the actors are superb in this series.
If you've ever been curious about shows from another part of the world, I highly recommend you watch this show. It's a work of art in every way.
my all-time favorite drama
nouhailabez16 December 2017
Captivating and A Masterpiece
aishymani20 February 2019
This was exceptional beyond words. I don't like subtitled films let alone 55 episodes of subtitles but this I was just immediately immersed into. There's something about the History and the dynasty that is so captivating and intriguing you just need to watch more. The storyline is unpredictable and the twists and turns take you on a journey you won't forget. It's an education watching it understanding is another facets to this beautiful story. I wish it never ends ... I feel I'll watch it again as I'm sure you will find out more second time around !
Awesome work of art
karthikmmc0316 February 2019
This work of art only explores the multitute of human emotions laying bare the complexity of human interactions and the unpredictability of life in every possible way that it feels wanting for more even after 50 episodes.
Absolutely stunning
pyl-5680213 September 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I said I would never watch a drama with more than 25 episodes (because once I get addicted to it, I can't stop myself). However, I am glad I broke my rule for this show... I started watching it because of Yoo Ah in. After watching his other drama, Secret Affair, and fell in love with his acting, I searched for his other works. He didn't disappoint me at all in Six Flying Dragon! I actually got to appreciate his acting more in this series than his movie, Throne, due to the epic scale of this series. He was able to showcase the fine change from a young, reckless, enthusiastic man to a man who would take any measures to fulfill his ambition and to survive...even though these measure hurt himself deeply in many ways at the same time. I was particularly astounded by the scene where his father put the blade right next to his throat. Yoo Ah-In amazingly showed many complicated feelings at once, desire for power, fear, determination, relief, and sorrow. He has had other scenes in which he acted as a son arguing with the father. However, this scene was by far the best.. It was like listening to an orchestra with so many instruments in harmony that you just want to stand up and say BRAVO!! Yoo Ah-In is just such a talented and ...insane actor. I wish he becomes an international actor soon. He won the best actor award over Soong Joong Ki from Descendant of the Sun. I have watched both shows and like both of them. However, I think Yoo Ah-In's winning is well deserved. BACK TO THE STORY.... it hurts and is painful when you watch it. It is quite realistic in the sense that it is hard to root for many characters. A friend today may become an enemy tomorrow. An underdog may become a villain. People kill each other not because they hate each other. It makes you wonder if killing is really necessary? Is it really justice? what is it all about? just like a line that got repeated several times: don't blame yourself, it is the world that's too unreasonable. Even though it had many episodes, the pace of the series was actually quite fast so audience never got bored. The series is multi-dimensional. Each dragon had rich stories behind him and her. It is kind of like Game of Thrones. However has a deeper depiction of human nature than GOT. I typically am not a big fan of action scenes and sometimes just fast forward it (which I did for GOT sometimes.) However, the fighting scenes were so beautifully staged that I watched through all of them. It is hard to neglect the music in those scenes too. I also like the role of Moo-hyul. When everything got so dark and heavy, he appearance really allowed audience to take a chirpy breath. Actor Kyun- Sang Yoon mastered this role nicely! The only weak side, in my opinion, is the love scenes between Bang-Won and Boon-Yi. Their interaction did not seem to move me as much the couple interaction in the Secret Affair. I can't feel much passion and desire in Boon-Yi. OVERALL, it was a very successful series! The number of episodes may stop some audience from watching it. However, trust me! it would be a great journey when you watch it!
Definitely one of the best
tasnemhako5 June 2020
I was really scared and hesitant to watch 50 episodes drama but I couldn't hold back from watching yoo ah in as amazing actor... And oh boy I wasn't not disappointed, as someone who gets bored pretty fast I couldn't find one boring episode or one unrequired scene, that's how amazing the drama was.
Three of the dragons are real historical people and three were fiction(mo hyol, le bang ji, booni) but as I read later on about the foundation of josen... The drama was REALLY close to the historic events. It was a valuable lesson on the Korean history and they made it really interesting to watch.
One se series you will remember for sure
king_liech18 October 2019
Extremely well written series. I loved all the characters with their good and bad. You get to see an amazing story and character development, you will get to love and hate the same character multiple times. Game of thrones is nothing compared to this!
Awesome historical drama!
balletteacher22 August 2023
Warning: Spoilers
SIX FLYING DRAGONS is a 50-episode saga of the end of the Goryeo dynasty into the beginnings of Joseon. I got hooked from the first episode and loved all of it. I fell in love with so many characters, whom, strangely enough, were most of the supporting ones. Mu Hyul (Yoon Kyung Sang) was my favorite, playing a total innocent bumpkin who matures (via the ravishes of war) to the best swordsman-warrior and bodyguard of the Prince at the end. Next was leading man Yi Bang Won (an amazing Yoo Ah In), who went from an inquisitive and intelligent young boy to a scholarly ambitious young man... and then almost tyrannical and psychotic full of ambition and a deep, MAD desire to change the old country of Goryeo. YAI was brilliant in his acting! I also admired actor Kim Myung Min who played Sambong...so sincere, articulate, and had a commanding presence throughout. Byun Yo Han (Lee Bang Ji) was very impressive in the beginning, playing an entertainer and sang a lovely haunting melody, to boot. But, his character became one-dimensional later on. I also wished he and Mu Hyul combed or changed their hair styles. BOTH WERE EXCELLENT IN THEIR FIGHT SCENES!! Last but not least, the two "dragons" who had one expression throughout the entire series: actress Shin Sae Kyeong (Boon Yi) and Chun Ho Jin (Yi Seong Gye/ King Taejo). The lady fighter, played by dancer Han Ye Ri, was outstanding in her acting and sword-fights. Supporting characters Ha Ryun, Sung Wook, Joon Hyuk, "grandma" Myo Sang...and much, more...LOVED them all!
The music was sometimes haunting, sometimes patriotic...all excellent! The voices were beautiful! The writers did a pretty good job combining fictional with the real story of King Taejong. Sadly, at the very last half-hour, I was hoping to see more of what he accomplished, etc. Instead of focusing on Boon Yi. VERY UNREALISTIC DEATH SCENE FOR HER. I wanted to know how the others aged, who lived; who died. They could've shown King Taejo's demise. He suddenly disappeared from the storyline. Overall, very highly recommended!!
The music was sometimes haunting, sometimes patriotic...all excellent! The voices were beautiful! The writers did a pretty good job combining fictional with the real story of King Taejong. Sadly, at the very last half-hour, I was hoping to see more of what he accomplished, etc. Instead of focusing on Boon Yi. VERY UNREALISTIC DEATH SCENE FOR HER. I wanted to know how the others aged, who lived; who died. They could've shown King Taejo's demise. He suddenly disappeared from the storyline. Overall, very highly recommended!!
Everything is amazing
misyelhasanah-0613930 October 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Each episodes makes me amaze,,, from the casts, not only the main cast but supporting casts also. Their acting skills were the best. i'm not a fan of saeguk drama, the only saeguk drama that i watched and i think the story is good is Haechi. I watch this drama coincidentally because of My country ( the new age), as i read the synopsis, i found out that Yi Bang Won was the real character. I try to find out more information about him. and i read the history of him a little and decided to watch this drama to know more about this person. Starting from now on, i'll be Saeguk drama fan.
As for Yoo Ah In himself, I think I'll always remember him as Yi Bang Won. He really did such a great job. the story itself makes me understand about life. It must be really sad if we achieved our dream, but we don't have somebody to share with. I've never cry like this in watching a drama or movie, sadder than the saddest melo romance drama i've ever watched
Epic Korean Drama
alaningle729 January 2019
The story is mainly about the founding of the Joseon dynasty with a smattering of star crossed lovers. It lasts for 50 episodes and most of them deal with the court intrigue and power struggles over many years but manage to hold your interest by their clever twists and turns. I would have given it nine but for some odd reason when a character first appears on screen and often subsequently they tell you their future status. If you know for example someone is going to be the king of Joseon then you know whatever predicament they face they will survive, at least until they become the king of Joseon. I did not like any of the main characters at the end because they all had serious shortcomings which is not a bad thing as it made them more human. The only character I liked and felt sorry for was Cheok Sa Gwang a deadly assassin, which sounds odd but hopefully you will understand when you watch this excellent series.
Good enough
PennyReviews21 July 2019
Six Flying Dragons is one of the dramas that if you like historical dramas you just have to watch it.
The length of this one is kind of a disadnantage as you have to be really dedicated in order to watch it. Though, the story does help to keep the interest high. However, there were some moments when the story got boring and tiring. But the acting was really good and the love stories were interesting and spiced up the story, as they were realistic and they mixed with the story well. The fighting scenes as well as the action scenes were really good and well filmed.
So, overall six out of ten.
The length of this one is kind of a disadnantage as you have to be really dedicated in order to watch it. Though, the story does help to keep the interest high. However, there were some moments when the story got boring and tiring. But the acting was really good and the love stories were interesting and spiced up the story, as they were realistic and they mixed with the story well. The fighting scenes as well as the action scenes were really good and well filmed.
So, overall six out of ten.
Six Flailing Crooks!
Park_Min9 December 2023
I hate how this was a prequel to "Tree With Deep Roots", I already hated what they did with the roots plot in that one. This one simply followed its predecessor in that regard, just an extension of the same aggravating plot device structure but this time it's double the length!! Doubling down on Tree With Deep Roots' biggest weakness without fixing its fundamental problem. I would presume they have gotten enough feedback from "Tree With Deep Roots" to do a better job but it doesn't seem to be the case here. There were some interesting moments, interactions and ideas but these were overshadowed by everything else. The cast was an even split for me, some of them were likable while the rest I really disliked throughout. Shin Sae Kyeong was a literal plank of wood for most of the drama. Anyway, if I had to really pretend to be blind for 2 seconds then the drama had some nice action sprinkled scarcely and that's probably what I would be remembering it for. In comparison, it's slightly better than "Tree With Deep Roots" but can be categorized equally the same.
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