Oh dear. Not another love triangle!
This is written by the screenwriter of "The Moon Embracing the Sun," and "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" so we know that the OTP (or "One True Pairing" in kdrama lingo) is already established.
Hong Chun Gi (played by Kim YooJun) is a Joseon Era painter. Her leading man is Ha Ram (played by Ahn HyoSeop). Ha Ram is a blind astrologer.
Yeaaah... how he can see the stars when he's blind is anyone's guess. He can't even use echolocation like a bat because the stars are light years away. Oh welll....
According to most press releases about this drama, the female character Chun Gi is based on a real female painter during the Joseon era. She was the only female member of the Korean Royal Academy of Painting.
Ha Ram however seems to be entirely fictional. While Chun Gi represents the arts, Ha Ram is destined to be the scientific person. He works for the agency in charge of astronomy. Back then, people were dependent on astronomers for measuring time, creating calendars, and marking seasons for planting and harvesting.
There must be some sort of twisted fate involved because, according to soompi, she was "born blind but miraculously regains vision," while he has preternatural eyes.
The second male lead is Prince Yangmyung. I'm warning you now. Just close your eyes and ignore Gong Myung's cuteness. Spare yourself the unnecessary heartache by not falling in love with his character.
Here's their first encounter of the three lovestruck people.
The Prince is carrying her on his back (oh lord, I hope this isn't the drunken woman trope again) when the astrologer Ha Ram appears out of nowhere and blocks their path.
Save the date: Monday, August 30. It's on Viki so expect the subs to be delayed.
Let's enjoy the show!
No comments:
Post a Comment