I really enjoyed this and was actually bumbed that it was over so soon :(
The characters are really loveable and made me smile quite a bit.
The costumes were great and so was the acting- The chemistry between the leads was electric. I really love the lead actress- if you haven't seen her previos works I highly reccomend the k daram "Oh my ghost".
This series is of the "feel good " type that makes you feel rozy.
like eating candy.
Don't expect Shakespeare just enjoy the ride. It's really lovely.
8 Reviews
I wanted to like this more
leahcubed27 January 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Jang Dan-bi (Kim Seul-gi) struggles with the complex math she needs to pass the college test. Feeling immense pressure she is able to escape through a time portal to the Joseon era. She finds some clothing and is ultimately mistaken as an Eunuch. Having modern skills and knowledge, abilities that were passing in the modern area make her a top scholastic mind in the Josean area and she is soon teaching and advising the king, Yoon Doo-joon (Jang Yeong-sil). Through the course of their interaction they fall in love. Danbi becomes homesick and decides to return to her own time. The king vows to find her again through time. Back in the modern era time passes and Danbi's feels the loss of a great love. She reads about things the King did as a result of their time together. Feeling wistful she drops something on the street in the rain only to look up and see a very familiar face holding an umbrella over her.
I really liked this one and there were many funny moments. It is a good, quick, light hearted drama to watch in between dramas with heavier topics. For me she decided to return to her time abruptly or at least it felt like that. it was really good just lacked a few elements for me that would have set it apart and made it great.
I really liked this one and there were many funny moments. It is a good, quick, light hearted drama to watch in between dramas with heavier topics. For me she decided to return to her time abruptly or at least it felt like that. it was really good just lacked a few elements for me that would have set it apart and made it great.
Charming love story
eli-stuttgart21 June 2020
A charming and simple love story that is very easy. The visualizations could have been really better in some places, but the series is also a bit older.
The storyline was original and refreshing. It didn't get complicated afterwards, you could enjoy it to the fullest. However, I thought it was a shame when it was over, although everything was rounded off. Every gap was simply filled.
And deep down I wanted another end, but actually I found the end good anyway.
The storyline was original and refreshing. It didn't get complicated afterwards, you could enjoy it to the fullest. However, I thought it was a shame when it was over, although everything was rounded off. Every gap was simply filled.
And deep down I wanted another end, but actually I found the end good anyway.
A true gem of a movie
morganseer6 May 2017
This can be watched on Viki as a 10 episode miniseries, or a shorter version as a movie. This review is for the second option.
What happens when a slightly spoiled girl who does not excel at math (and does not want to put out too much effort), is faced with a CSAT test that will determine the rest of her life? She avoids the test of course. By standing in the rain and getting wetter and wetter, wishing to disappear, then jumping into a big puddle of water, and poof, she's gone. Except that she emerges again, this time in fifteenth century Joseon, at the court of the young King Sejong the Great. Mistaken for an erudite boy due to her clothing, she is brought to the attention of the king, who is trying to solve several problems, such as the Pythagorean theorem and a three-year drought, in that order. The young scholar now has to do a whole lot of math, much of it at the tip of a sword, before the young king figures out her gender and... Well, you get the gist. It's a beautifully filmed movie, with lots of wit and sparkle between the protagonists, and never a dull moment, at least in the short version. Highly recommended.
What happens when a slightly spoiled girl who does not excel at math (and does not want to put out too much effort), is faced with a CSAT test that will determine the rest of her life? She avoids the test of course. By standing in the rain and getting wetter and wetter, wishing to disappear, then jumping into a big puddle of water, and poof, she's gone. Except that she emerges again, this time in fifteenth century Joseon, at the court of the young King Sejong the Great. Mistaken for an erudite boy due to her clothing, she is brought to the attention of the king, who is trying to solve several problems, such as the Pythagorean theorem and a three-year drought, in that order. The young scholar now has to do a whole lot of math, much of it at the tip of a sword, before the young king figures out her gender and... Well, you get the gist. It's a beautifully filmed movie, with lots of wit and sparkle between the protagonists, and never a dull moment, at least in the short version. Highly recommended.
Short and Sweet
banenikkita24 August 2022
You live every moment of the story. Its adorable to see the beautiful chemistry between the leads. What hit me the best was the ending that isn't unreal. It is a happy ending but not the one you accept but much better.
a different transformation tale
aminifatimaaa6 January 2019
Splash splash love is so adorable and surreal while still having emotional substance to go with it, even if it ends up feeling repetitive and grating at times. It gets into some incredibly weird territory towards the end which was so visually inventive and exciting to see. It's a super fun watch, even if it doesn't leave much of a lasting impact.
Unappreciated gem
steli-os31 January 2021
I just happend to find it. I'm so glad that I did. Koreans did everything right with this one. I literally have no complains. Even my favourite kdramas have something I dislike. Of course it's not perfect, thus the 8 stars. But it's an all around 8 for me, wich is extremely rare. I'm actually feeling joy while writing this review, just because I've watched something this good!
One thing I have to point out is that this is a comedy with some romance. Not the usual Joseon "rom-com" kdrama, where many of the characters end up dead. It's extremely funny at some points. At least for my taste. Also don't watch expecting realism. This is purely fantasy and it's good at it. I think this has to go in my "Favourites" list.
One thing I have to point out is that this is a comedy with some romance. Not the usual Joseon "rom-com" kdrama, where many of the characters end up dead. It's extremely funny at some points. At least for my taste. Also don't watch expecting realism. This is purely fantasy and it's good at it. I think this has to go in my "Favourites" list.
Good Enough
PennyReviews12 February 2018
A mini series with a good story and an interesting theme. Back when the k drama land wasn't filled so fully with the go back to the joseon dynasty theme, this drama had kind of an interesting and original story. And they did make it work, using lots of humour and a nice romantic story. The chemistry between the two main actors was nice and helped a lot with the love story, though it was odd to begin with. The plot had a good pace as well and managed to complete the story officiently enough in just about two hours. So, 6 out of 10.
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