Cho Jung Suk to Return in a Musical as Hedwig for the 5th Time!

Some of you might have been shocked with the thumbnail of this post especially those who missed out this announcement/report dispersed in January of 2024, but yes this is Cho Jung Seok coming back to musical stage as Hedwig for the 5th time and it is set to run from March 22- June 23 at Charlotte Theater in Songpa District, Southern Seoul. 

Hedwig is one of the top selling musicals in South Korea and now on its 14th run. As for Cho Jung Seok's appearance, it's' his 5th time taking this role this year. He first participated in it year 2006 and continued on 2008, 2011, and 2016. 

If you guys don't know, this musical is about a rocker who wanders in search of meaning of life through his music. Hedwig is an East German genderqueer singer and that is why Cho Jung Seok is wearing such outfit and makeup as shown in the pictures.

I just brought this up again to prove his range when it comes to acting (and singing). He gained yet another recognition from the fans for his excellent job portraying a role perfectly, and this time as a King, in Captivating the King. The series ended March 3 and everyone's missing his acting from then onwards. His performance is just remarkable that when you witnessed it once, you're gonna look for it in every K-drama you're watching. That's how great he really is in that series! For real!

So if you guys haven't watched it, make sure you do now! It's available on Netflix! Very accessible!

As for the reviews and musings from yours truly, you may read them here. Just go to the links representing each episode. Enjoy!

Read also: Captivating the King Achieve Its Highest Personal Record In the Nationwide Viewership Ratings for Episode 16

Captivating the King Achieve Its Highest Personal Record In the Nationwide Viewership Ratings for Episode 16

Captivating the King has ended on a happy note, but did it reflect on the ratings? In my previous blog entry, I talked about how this drama possesses an excellent cast, direction and storyline yet it hasn't reached double digits in the nationwide viewership ratings for its 14 episodes. I asked before whether the last 2 episodes will be able to reach double digits or not and guess what! It didn't. BUT! It ended with their highest nationwide viewership rating to date with 7.763%!!! 

Read also: Captivating the King Is About to End but Will It Be Able to Reach Double Digits In the Ratings?

It's a shame that it didn't reach the double digits, but all is well as it ended successfully with a happy ending. I actually am very satisfied with how it ended. I saw a lot of commenters on my Facebook page that considers the ending to be bland considering the intensity of the previous episode. They felt that the ending was a bit disappointing as they have set a high expectation in it. We all respect that here, everyone has different tastes and preferences but for me, it was a great end. 

Read also: Cho Jung Seok Swore To Keep Shin Se Kyung By His Side Forever In Captivating the King Episode 16

How about you? What do you think about the ending??

Cho Jung Seok Swore To Keep Shin Se Kyung By His Side Forever In Captivating the King Episode 16

Prince Rui's era has ended and so is Qing's oppressive control to King Yi In's Joseon. Hee Soo was sent to Qing after Queen Dowager stepped back from her son's threats and after 9 months, Hee Soo has returned together with the princess' substitute. Hooray! She's still alive and has returned! The substitute was a hero for me! Such courageous little girl is worthy of high praise! 

I'm sure that a lot of us are a little confused with why Hee Soo didn't want to let the King know that she has returned. The only thing I could think of is that Hee Soo's afraid that the King might have changed and has moved on from her in that period they were separated. There's no certainty in this world and she assumes that the heart of the King is not an exception to this natural occurence. The person she's in love with is a King and he could get all the girls in Joseon if he may wish so maybe that's what Hee Soo have been thinking all this time. She's not in Joseon for long either so what's the point in telling the King anyway? 

Thank goodness, Myung Ha has informed the King about Hee Soo and just like their usual days together, they've played baduk game together. And in this scene at the end, the King has told Hee Soo that he'll kept him by his side forever now... which meant so much possibilities. Does this mean to keep him as a gidaeryeong, concubine or a queen? Hmmm who knows? Wait, is it even possible to make her a queen with? Well, she's still born from an aristocrat family of Kang but will that be able to qualify her? Hmmm... i'm quite not sure. 

Anyways, it was a happy ending still! And to also know that Yoo Hyun Bo died in the hands of his little sister's lover Chu Dal Ha made the ending even more satisfying!!! Chung Je Pyo got his punishment too which is also so good to see considering how the King abandoned him just like how Chung Je Pyo abandoned Joseon before. That was so awesome of the King! I can really feel his power!!! Joseon really is in good hands!! I love it! 

Now the verdict. Will I recommend this drama? That's an easy YES for me! My goodness, this is an excellent drama worthy of everyone's time! Highly recommended!!! 

Cho Jung Seok Wins Against His Uncle In Captivating the King Episode 15

I knew it! Senior court lady Dong was going to take her own life with that poison! I really had a great hunch after she cried to Mong Woo about her having enough of everything. I hated senior court lady Dong from the start but that changed after what she did in the end. She meant no harm at all to the King, she was just madly in love with him to the point that she'll do everything in her power to protect him despite her feelings weren't reciprocated. I actually felt sad because of her death as it really took a toll on King Yi In. It was during Lady Dong's dying messages and actions that the King realizes her loyalty towards him. All this time he kept her close not just because of the crime they both committed and kept a secret but so that he could also keep an eye on her knowing that she's his mother and uncle's subject. The King felt regretful that he couldn't even send Lady Dong warm regards when she was serving him all this time. Tbh, lady dong really served him well being his confidant. They share a burden/crime that only both of them knew. 

On the other hand, up till the very end, principal director tried to act as if he's still above every official of the court and that since he takes pride as the only kin of the King, a punishment is still is a reward to him for being a loyal subject. I think it really got into his head that because he did everything to put the King to the throne it means that he'll be able to get away with any crimes he has committed. He actually ended up being insane at the end as kept on deluding himself with such thoughts. I pity him on that, really. But he was put on that situation because he refuses to confess and take punishment for his actions the first time the King asked him mercifully. If only he took that chance then he would've evaded such humiliation and punishment. But no, he fought wrongly till the end so he deserved what happened to him. It's just sad that it has to end like that considering that the King and principal director as still a once called 'relatives/family'. Geez stubbornness and too much pride wouldn't really get you anywhere! 

It's all thanks to Kim Myung Ha's character development that secures His Majesty's triumph against his uncle. Kim Myung Ha became a witness that Yoo Hyun Bo and principal director plotted treason because they asked him to be part of it which became a way for Yoo Hyun Bo to testify against principal director being also the spy that colluded with Qing 3 years ago. I'm so glad that Myung Ha used his brains and actually realizes righteousness despite what happened to his father before. He now knew that the King fought till the end to protect the now Crowned Prince, his remaining Kin. 

But all is not well yet as Queen Dowager found out about gidaeryeong Mong Woo's real sexuality. Other than that, the emperor of Qing wanted to play with gidaeryeong which concerns tha King the most!!! Waaah! Just one more episode left for this drama!!! I'm gonna miss it so much every weekend! 

Captivating the King Is About to End but Will It Be Able to Reach Double Digits In the Ratings?

This drama is about to end this weekend with only two episodes left to air! This may not be a drama where mainstream actors are casted but it still remains an excellent drama nonetheless. Cho Jung Seok and Shin Se Kyung were fantastic with their acting along with the other actors such as Park Ye Young (Court Lady Choi), Yang Kyung Won (Yoo Hyun Bo), Lee Gyu Hoe (principal director Park Jong Hwan), Jang Young Nam (Queen Dowager) and more! With this long-time and experienced actors casted, it's already certain that an outstanding acting will be served. Not only that! This drama has great direction by Cho Nam Guk and the plot is very thrilling and unpredictable. With all these praises I've mentioned it should be rewarded with an all time high viewership ratings, right? They deserve it but that's not the case.

Although, I believe that this drama is still doing great, it still isn't able to hit that double digit mark on its viewership ratings. The show started with a 3.9% nationwide viewership rating and reached only 6.7% as its highest record for the whole 14 episodes. Now the question is, will they be able to reach the double digits in the last 2 episodes to officially call it a HIT drama?! Hmmm... I hope so! 

Aside from cable tv, this is also streaming on Netflix! I think it's doing well on that platform, even though not consistent, I've seen it on the top 10 tv shows in my country. How about yours?

Cho Jung Seok Shared His Burdens To Shin Se Kyung In Captivating The King Episode 14

Ah, seriously, among the on-going Kdramas right now, Captivating the King has become my number one favorite! It's a drama that really crawled up to my top list of sageuk drama of all time! It has already exceeded my expectations because with each episode every week it just gets better and better, it's unpredictable which makes it excellent! As I watch the drama from episode 1 to now 14, I suddenly have that thought to myself after a long time. "ah, so this is what a well written story, great casts and direction looks like". It's really that good and it's a shame that this drama wasn't as hyped like those mainstream dramas out there where popular actors are casted, but the story is just lame and predictable. 

Anyways, episode 14, principal director Park Jong Hwan refused to admit and confess his crimes in front of the King, after getting persuaded by Yoo Hyun Bo, which makes everything more complicated and stressful. Kim Je Nam warned the King that it'll be risky to interrogate the principal director without hard evidence to prove his crimes, but the King said that he has a witness to testify all of it. We aren't sure if it would work though because he's referring to Senior Court Lady Dong which we know how treacherous she can be in order for her to survive. Lady Dong is under Park Jong Hwan's command as well; she's now threatened to discard the King she's serving by using poison. The same tactic he did to the late King.

Hmmm.... If I'll think about it, since court lady Dong has strong affections for King Yi In and is willing to do anything for him, I don't think she could carry on this mission. In fact, she already agreed to the King to become a witness but with a cost. Will she ask for the King's heart? Will she ask to void her punishment? Or will she succumb to fear of Jong Hwan's words and actually poison the King through her lips? Will she really help him out after knowing that the King has another woman? Geez! It's so exciting to know!!!

Upon seeing the preview for the next episode, the King survived and Lady Dong was nowhere to be found. I think Lady Dong took her own life since she already said to Hee Soo that she already had enough. With such mentality, I think that's the only way she could think of to end her sufferings. But I could be wrong too, it's just a hunch. 

On the other hand, Hee Soo is finally 100% sure now that she'll side the King throughout his reign and probably for the rest of his life after finding out the real heart of Yi In. Yi In has already confessed the crimes that he has committed as soon as he ascended the throne. All this while he has kept it to his heart and is tormented by it. But then, Hee Soo is right. He may have taken the throne right now, but it is his way to protect the crowned prince to ascend to the throne the next. Now, his main goal now is to actually find the person that poisoned his stepbrother as wished by the late King as well.

Ahhh! This is so exciting! I can't wait to watch the last 2 episodes!!! I'm seated!

Cho Jung Seok Revealed That Shin Se Kyung's Father Is Alive In Captivating The King Episode 13

The king knew all this time that Hee Soo/Mong Woo is plotting treason but still, he chose to keep her close and protect her at all costs. Aw. he really did regret what he has done to her 3 years ago and is determined to make it up to her. However, in this episode, the king learned that it's not because of what happened to Hee Soo 3 years ago that convinced her to continue plotting treason against him but because of what she heard at Yeongchwijeong when the principal director intruded. This made the king surprised, most especially, seeing the reaction of Hee Soo still loving him despite seeing this side of him. But I think, they have resolved this misunderstanding already. The king also found out that Hee Soo is the daughter of his teacher Kang Hang Soon and that Kang Hang Soon is alive and currently in Qing. 

Now, because of this incident of failed assassination of the king, Chu Dal Ha brought a new case to light and that's finding the real spy that sold him to Qing. The king is just so cool and so smart when this scene happened. He was sure that he is only wrongly accused by Chu Dal Ha because he wasn't the spy. Now, wanting to clear his name, save Dal Ha at the same time find the leads and evidence on who plotted treason against the late King, King Yi In started the interrogation. 

I think king Yi In already knew who the culprit behind all these from the beginning. He already has a gut feeling on who poisoned his stepbrother to death after all and which family is against the 'Kim' family. Yes, I'm talking none other than Park Jong Hwan, the older brother of Queen Dowager and the uncle of King Yi In. This interrogation is a matter of finding evidence to prove Jong Hwan's crimes. Sheesh.. this is going to be family vs family kind of drama. I just wish that this won't really affect Yi In so much, after all, he's dealing with his uncle and for sure it involves his mother as well. 

What really make me nervous in all this though is senior court lady finding out that gidaeryong Mong Woo is in fact a woman! A woman that fascinates the King!!!! Knowing that she has strong affection towards the King ever since and that she's a very jealous woman, for sure she'll try to hinder the love blooming between Mong Woo/Hee Soo and her beloved King. Waaaah!

Shin Se Kyung Is Torn Betraying The Cho Jung Seok Or Not In Captivating The King Episode 12

EDIT: Post title should be "Shin Se Kyung Is Torn Between Betraying Cho Jung Seok or Not In Captivating the King Episode 12" 

Oh gosh, I really cried over the Queen's passing in episode 12. She really grew on me despite having a little exposure throughout the series. Ever since I can remember, she always looked disturbed and scared in the palace. Her insecurities built up because of her incapacity to produce an heir to the King. Well, if only the King wasn't so distant with her and actually spend the night with her, probably she could give him one when the right time comes. But that wasn't the case, and the King knew itself. The King could not be blamed and therefore, it is the Queen who shall take the blame. Ugh. Poor, Queen... may she rest in peace. 

Thankfully, the Queen's death wasn't in vain as Grand Prince Munseong was officially titled as the crowned prince because of her wishes. Queen Dowager and principal director strongly opposes this decision of the King but thanks to the King's believable acting, principal director fell to his trap and finally agreed on the King's decision of approving Grand Prince Munseong as the crowned prince. 

I really love this drama because of its puzzles thrown at us to solve along with the other characters of the show. Like for this one, which kind of King Yi In should we believe in? He is known to be a cruel King to most of the people in the palace but is a principled and good hearted one to some. Hee Soo actually witnessed both of this version of the King. When King Yi In was just a grand prince, Hee Soo fell in love with this version of him and she hated him when he ascended to the throne and functions as the King of the nation. For sure, Hee Soo is confused asf on what or who to believe in. Her desire to take revenge was actually shaking already and is weighing things now. But since she witnessed the King's acting towards principal director at Yeongchwijeong, the desire to take revenge came back reason why she let Chu Dal Ha to execute his plans in assassinating the King. 

I can really feel how awfully confused Hee Soo really is... it's really so hard to trust the King fully because of what happened to her 3 years ago. Wah! I wonder what would make Hee Soo change her mind about the 'cruel' King. 

Cho Jung Seok Elaborates Consequences of Getting Hurt to Shin Se Kyung If She Chose To Stay By His Side In Captivating The King Episode 12

If you're going to be in love with a King, you should already accept the fact that you're going to be his least priority in making a decision. It is always for the greater good of the country that will come first. This is why when there is a King involved in a love story, I kind of always try to remind myself that it's probably going to be painful and that I shouldn't really be expecting a happy ending for them at all. But of course, it would be fantastic if it's a happily ever after kind of ending for them, right? Anyways, what I am trying to say is that you cannot be really selfish when you're in love with a royalty especially a King.

I now fully understand Yi In, his cruel actions from the past and how he's functioning right now in the present. However, I cannot really say the same for Hee Soo. I also understand her pain for losing her father and her dear friend Hong Jang. What she has gone through 3 years ago, if you're going to put yourself in her situation, it'll be so hard to trust the King your life again and actually forget everything in the past. It was all in the expense of your loved ones, after all. How can one forget?

Hmmm... waaah! I wonder if Hee Soo's love for the King will change her mind towards him. King Yi In is trying his best to be rational and protect Hee Soo at all cost and I'm pretty sure that Hee Soo's already so confused about this. Hee Soo knows how great of a person the King really was when he was just a grand prince, it's the very reason why she fell in love with him. And to witness that trait of the King throughout her stay in the palace as gidaeryeong, her feelings automatically grew immensely. The cruel King that she witnessed in the past was nowhere to be seen today and that's really confusing the hell out of her. 

In the ending scene, Hee Soo chose to stay by the King's side and accepted the consequences that the King presented to her before. I just hope that she won't betray Yi In in the end because, for sure, it's going to sting so painfully! aaaaah!

Cho Jung Seok Discovered Shin Se Kyung's Real Gender In Captivating The King Episode 10

I was right from the start that senior court lady Dong has some special feelings towards Yi In. Some of you didn't get it right away and became mad at me on my Facebook page because of my post about it. lol Anyways, past is past, I forgive you all now since I'm pretty sure we all feel the same towards senior court lady Dong. We need to redirect our anger towards her instead. kkk Kidding aside, lady Dong really knows what she wants and how she'll get it. Her sense of survival and achieving power is really unmatched among all the ladies/servants in the palace. She could become a concubine whenever she wants as the King keeps her close despite not having any feelings towards her. She can get the wealth, the house and the power of any concubine even if Queen Dowager is against her being officially titled as a royal consort/ concubine. Since Queen Dowager rewarded her a norigae before, she holds power against her too which makes her really untouchable. But her insecurities still seeping through her nostrils as gidaeryeong Mong Woo becomes the King's recipient of affection. That slight encounter of her and Mong Woo was really savage! Mong Woo ate her by asking why lady Dong was explaining to her the King's heart, which is in favor of her, when she knows it all too well. It just means that she's getting jealous over the attention given by the King to Mong Woo. 

Speaking of the King and Mong Woo, I knew it that despite Hee Soo's intention to take revenge against the King, her love for him would still emerge and will shake her resolve from doing so. Hee Soo's lady servant has seen this coming and kept advising Hee Soo about it but she didn't want to succumb easily to her heart's desire for the King when she holds grudge strengthened by the death of her father, close friend and her facing almost death. Her situation is really difficult. Anyways, she still  couldn't make herself trust the King again after what he did 3 years ago, so she'll be blinded by wrath for a much longer time. No matter what effort the King does for her, it will still go down the drain. 

The King was so ready to risk it all in falling in love with a man/gidaeryeong but thankfully he discovered the real sexuality of Mong Woo which ends his sufferings and doubts about his own sexuality too. He is indeed a man and is attracted to women. Kkkk it was so funny when he tried to test his feelings whether he's attracted to women or men to his soldier/right man hand. Hilarious! 

I was really surprised when I saw them sleeping together after finding out that Mong Woo is a female. Like, girl, you're supposed to be mad at him!!! lol but oh well... I am rooting for them now. As the story progresses, I am slowly forgiving the King and his reasons on why he betrayed Mong Woo back then. It just hurts that a lot of people close to Mong Woo died because of his cruel decision but yeah, he is the King and has greater responsibilities which is for the whole nation. He had to make sacrifices to continue his reign. I fully understood this situation during the late King's daughter/princess being planned to bethrode with Prince Rui. Yi In, despite his heavy heart, had to proceed with the marriage for the continuous prosperity and friendship of Qing and Joseon. I hope, one day, Hee Soo would be able to understand this but it'll be so difficult coz it has affected her life and everyone around her. 

Cho Jung Suk Spotted Lee Sin Young Embracing Shin Se Kyung From A Distance In Captivating The King Episode 6

Wah! I finally was able to catch up with this drama. So, it turns out that senior court lady Dong didn't became a concubine as I have guessed that she'll be from the previous episode. I got confused about it since Queen Dowager said it herself that the norigae she gave to her were being awarded to concubines only, which brings good health and fortune in having many sons. I guess Queen Dowager has meant nothing else in giving lady Dong this norigae but just a high reward only to her for doing a great job under her commands and probably for helping out her son Yi In against the court officials from the previous episode. It also come to my understanding that court lady Dong has no special feelings towards Yi In, she's just purely greedy and proud having the idea/fact that the late and current Kings of the nation were all in favor of her and no one else which automatically gave her the status/power in the palace. This became much clear to me upon witnessing her actions towards captain Choo Sang Hwa, the King's guard/soldier. Also when Mong Woo became the King's gidaeryeong and having the privilege of coming into Yeongchwijeong while court lady Dong has no access to, started to infuriate her and even guilt-trip the King about it. So they actually have a secret promise to each other when lady Dong helped the King our from the court officials.... geez... she really knows her ways to stay in power and to be close with the King. She probably have some tactics done to the late King, who knows.... 

Now let's talk about Hee Soo/Mong Woo coming back to the palace and even became the King's gidaeryeong. Wah! Seriously, every scene with her and King was so intense! I honestly can feel the King's power in Yi In, how scary he really is as a person and a leader! When he confronted Mong woo at the beginning of episode 6, where he asked forcefully for the reason why Mong Woo came back in the palace and how he suggested that his purpose was to take revenge against him.. I can really feel the anxiety in him. Of course, I can still sense that the King still has this soft spot for Mong Woo at the same time the regret and embarrassment he's feeling towards him after what had happened 3 years ago, but anxiety/fear for his life and aggression to protect oneself were what overcame him that moment. But it all subside when they start to play with each other later on. 

But that's the problem though... when his aggression is beginning to subside and become smooth again between Mong Woo and the King, Yi In found Mong Woo and Kim Myung Ha hugging from a distance. Since Yi In doesn't know that Mong Woo is a woman, and that Myung Ha has special feelings for her, he'll probably think that this act is some kind of plotting revenge against him. lol It's what's really happening though, they're joining forces to bring him down. kkk Wah! I'm so excited what will happen next in here!

Seriously, this drama is becoming better than I had expected. The events were getting unpredictable and intense, and the actors involved in here were so good than I had imagined. I'm seated to watch more of the episodes now!

Cho Jung Suk Abandons Shin Se Kyung In Captivating The King Episode 4

The story is beginning to become interesting as it evades the usual sageuk drama where love interests between the King and a lady, who pretends to be a man, progresses. I honestly thought that when grand prince Jinhan ascends to the throne, he will be able to save his friend Hee Soo and Hong Jang but to my disappointment he became the worst person in the palace. It feels like the position of the King is cursed, any man with principles and values instantly transforms into an hideous person quickly. It's a sad fate for the most powerful person in the country. Just like the late king, his brother, Jin Han becomes the captivated King to which, I think, Hee Soo's main purpose will revolve around. 

As of now Hee Soo, who suffered loss and worst situation because of the new King, she swore to get revenge one day. Fast forward to 3 years later, she then came back to the palace to play baduk game organized by King Jinhan. This ain't a great reunion considering that the heart of Hee Soo is now full of hatred towards Jinhan. I really am curious what she's gonna do this time but I have a feeling that she will then side Jinhan once she learns how sad and pitiful he really is in a closer look. I feel like, later on, they will fight oppositions and invaders side by side. The question is, how will they rekindle first though. kkk

It's sad that one of my favorite characters in the drama, Hong Jang, has passed away and so it infuriates me how her brother, Yoo Hyun Bo, is the one that started her cruel fate. Geez, Hyun Bo needs to get punished quickly! He's so frustrating in the drama! How can he be so gruesome to his own blood?! Ugh. 

Cho Jung Suk Loses Patience With His Brother In Captivating The King Episode 3

The thing that I really like about watching historical k-dramas is how it makes me feel like I'm watching smart people all the time. You know, I'm so amazed with how the aristocrats speak and move so elegantly despite being under pressure. Like for example, the court officials being caught up in a debate, they choose to speak their mind clearly than making their emotions speak for them. Despite in front of an enemy, they wouldn't want to speak ill in front of them as it may be used against them if something happens to their enemies. You know, just them being patient and using their brains most of the time is what make them look so powerful as a person no matter if they are an enemy or an ally of the protagonist. Also, the fact that they hold 'dignity' as the basis of their existence and social status, as a political official, that's really something impressive don't you think? Because in today's society, having no dignity has become a trend already because to these alligators, what's important is to stay in power. It's like 'who cares about dignity, if they possess positions and power in the community'? It's a shameful act indeed, but that's who they are as a person and it's disgusting!

Anyways, back to the episode, it's always been the King who acts like a puppet in most of the historical K-dramas that I've watched. Sigh... I already have this impression of when a royal blood takes over the position of the King, he's also accepting madness to happen to him. Like, with this King in Captivating The King, he was a good guy with principles in his early years in the position but after spending longer years to it, he started to get poisoned with these puppeteers called the court officials and that's what makes him insane! Like, wtf! Who's my ally here and who are my enemies? That's really madness. Look at how he doubts everyone including his teacher and even his own brother. His mind was already poisoned and there's no hope for him at all. Maybe that's just how it is, there's really no King who makes his own decisions at all. It has always been whatever their confidant tells him to do/decide that govern. I think that's how presidents of the countries work too. 

With that being said... The Grand Prince Lee In, once he takes over the position, would also become his brother/the previous king. And that's what makes this whole story interesting because of how Hee Soo/the baduk player would prevent this from happening. 

Cho Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung Leads 'Captivating The King' Drama | Pilot Episode Achieves 3.97% In Nationwide Viewership Ratings

Since My Demon and Welcome to Samdal-ri were both done last week, I was looking for a new on-going K-drama to entertain me during the weekends and that's how I found "Captivating The King" on Netflix. It wasn't a hard find though coz the said drama is already on Top 10 TV shows in our country. 

So yeah, to see that the male protagonist is Cho Jung Seok, I knew to myself that I had to try watching it  since I already miss my Hospital Playlist crew and starting with Jung Seok's newest drama would actually help in quenching my thirst over them. Shin Se Kyung as the main female lead? Tbh, it's going to be a first for me in watching her in a drama. Hmmm... I don't know... I really am not fond of hers, despite seeing her everywhere, I haven't really dared watching her dramas before. But now, is a different story though, I'm able to watch her because of Cho Jung Seok. 

First 2 episode of this drama, I'd say it was okay with me. The storyline seems to be promising, I like it so far. However, I'm still trying to find that chemistry between the leads, maybe after a few more episodes, I'll be able to find it?! I guess I still haven't moved on yet from the great chemistry of Jung Seok and Mi Do that's why I find it hard to adjust to this pair. We'll see. 

The drama's pilot episode captured a 3.97% nationwide viewership rating, not so bad either! I wonder if it's gonna soar in the next episodes too!