The Crowned Clown: First, I was so happily surprised to hear Jeolla-do satoori in this as well! Perhaps this will be the year countryside accents trend in dramaland! On a more serious note, I wasn’t sure if I’d be in the mood for sageuk politics right now, but I actually really enjoyed the first two episodes of this. I’m a sucker for a good becoming a king story since it reminds me of king2hearts. I’m not so sure about the romance in this though. I can see the appeal in both kings which slightly concerns me. I don’t remember much from the original movie, but I’m pretty sure the original king was not so outright insane and he didn’t appear much in the movie. I’m hoping the show doesn’t put so much emphasis on creating a love triangle with him that it ruins the show for me. Also, if I get so much as a week behind on this show I’m likely going to have to drop it. Nearly 90 minute episodes are just too much.
Liver or Die: Not so sure on this one yet, but it’s likely going to be a drop for me. It kind of gives me a mix of My Ahjussi vibes (if Dong Hoon acted happy-go-lucky about his depressing life) and Charlie Brown. I’ve never been able to get the Charlie Brown kind of humor where one person’s continuous misfortunes are a source of comedy so, just like with Charlie Brown, this show just kind of makes me sad instead of inciting any laughter. I’ll try giving it another week to see if it delivers any strong heart-warming family moments, but as of right now I’m with the wife all the way- leave the house of crazies!
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Hobakky
January 13, 2019 at 6:40 PM
First impressions time!
The Crowned Clown: First, I was so happily surprised to hear Jeolla-do satoori in this as well! Perhaps this will be the year countryside accents trend in dramaland! On a more serious note, I wasn’t sure if I’d be in the mood for sageuk politics right now, but I actually really enjoyed the first two episodes of this. I’m a sucker for a good becoming a king story since it reminds me of king2hearts. I’m not so sure about the romance in this though. I can see the appeal in both kings which slightly concerns me. I don’t remember much from the original movie, but I’m pretty sure the original king was not so outright insane and he didn’t appear much in the movie. I’m hoping the show doesn’t put so much emphasis on creating a love triangle with him that it ruins the show for me. Also, if I get so much as a week behind on this show I’m likely going to have to drop it. Nearly 90 minute episodes are just too much.
Liver or Die: Not so sure on this one yet, but it’s likely going to be a drop for me. It kind of gives me a mix of My Ahjussi vibes (if Dong Hoon acted happy-go-lucky about his depressing life) and Charlie Brown. I’ve never been able to get the Charlie Brown kind of humor where one person’s continuous misfortunes are a source of comedy so, just like with Charlie Brown, this show just kind of makes me sad instead of inciting any laughter. I’ll try giving it another week to see if it delivers any strong heart-warming family moments, but as of right now I’m with the wife all the way- leave the house of crazies!