I’m half way through episode one of Under The Queens’s Umbrella I like it so far but I’m not sure about KHS facial expressions and the faces she keeps pulling but maybe I’m being biased I don’t think she’s suited for historical dramas.
I love her as an actress, but I’ve seen her in other sageuks, and I can’t feel whatever era it’s supposed to be from her performances. I know I’m in the minority here.
Those faces were the exact reasons I wanted to watch The Queen’s Umbrella. They’re ridiculous, sometimes really over-the-top and really quirky. But I do enjoy the face she makes with her court lady.
You have a point though. I can’t yet place her in a Saguek. Yet, she really shines whenever a power trip/show off/standoff comes up in-between scenes in The Queen’s Umbrella
For sure she’s pretty good in the more serious scenes and standoffs and to be fair I think they pulled back on the exaggerated expressions now I only notice her eyebrows 😅 or maybe I got used to it.
UTQU is a 16 episode drama so it is still early days for the story and performances however I have watched through episode 3 and I would not call what I am seeing any kind of comedy. Yes, there have been some light even funny moments but taken as a whole so far I would not call it a comedy. This is a serious contest taking place in the distaff part of the palace. The two Kim’s, Hye-soo (Queen Im Hwa-ryeong) and Hae-sook (Dowager) I think are perfectly matched. At the end of episode three they are in an actual face off cliffhanger. 13 episodes to go. So far this a drama I can’t wait for the next episode.
Sorry, my memory failed me and I only watched episode 3 last night lol. The episode does not end on a cliffhanger but with an emotional punch. However, there is a face off between the two strong willed women in episode 3.
It was labeled as a black comedy, but I wouldn’t even call it that. It’s pure melodrama, which is fine, but that’s not how they promoted it. I don’t think writers know what black comedy actually is.
The faces she makes are seriously distracting. I’ve watched through Episode 4, and I really like the drama but don’t like her performance. I’ve had issues with her performances in other dramas though. Episode 3 was when I decided I was in for the long haul in spite of her acting.
psycho 🍉
October 23, 2022 at 12:06 PM
I’m half way through episode one of Under The Queens’s Umbrella I like it so far but I’m not sure about KHS facial expressions and the faces she keeps pulling but maybe I’m being biased I don’t think she’s suited for historical dramas.
kiara
October 23, 2022 at 12:35 PM
Unpopular opinions and that makes the 2 of us.
Kurama
October 23, 2022 at 12:51 PM
I think it’s on purpose. The show is labelling as dark comedy. It’s not aiming for a typical sageuk.
So I won’t say she’s not suited for sageuk, it’s just the choosen direction for this drama.
kiara
October 23, 2022 at 1:49 PM
I love her as an actress, but I’ve seen her in other sageuks, and I can’t feel whatever era it’s supposed to be from her performances. I know I’m in the minority here.
psycho 🍉
October 24, 2022 at 3:21 AM
Oh I didn’t know she was in other sageuks whenever I think of her what comes to mind is her modern dramas. I’ll have to check them out.
jerrykuvira
October 23, 2022 at 1:18 PM
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jerrykuvira
October 23, 2022 at 1:21 PM
Those faces were the exact reasons I wanted to watch The Queen’s Umbrella. They’re ridiculous, sometimes really over-the-top and really quirky. But I do enjoy the face she makes with her court lady.
You have a point though. I can’t yet place her in a Saguek. Yet, she really shines whenever a power trip/show off/standoff comes up in-between scenes in The Queen’s Umbrella
psycho 🍉
October 24, 2022 at 3:32 AM
For sure she’s pretty good in the more serious scenes and standoffs and to be fair I think they pulled back on the exaggerated expressions now I only notice her eyebrows 😅 or maybe I got used to it.
bong-soo
October 23, 2022 at 1:37 PM
UTQU is a 16 episode drama so it is still early days for the story and performances however I have watched through episode 3 and I would not call what I am seeing any kind of comedy. Yes, there have been some light even funny moments but taken as a whole so far I would not call it a comedy. This is a serious contest taking place in the distaff part of the palace. The two Kim’s, Hye-soo (Queen Im Hwa-ryeong) and Hae-sook (Dowager) I think are perfectly matched. At the end of episode three they are in an actual face off cliffhanger. 13 episodes to go. So far this a drama I can’t wait for the next episode.
bong-soo
October 23, 2022 at 1:46 PM
Sorry, my memory failed me and I only watched episode 3 last night lol. The episode does not end on a cliffhanger but with an emotional punch. However, there is a face off between the two strong willed women in episode 3.
miss h
October 23, 2022 at 3:50 PM
It was labeled as a black comedy, but I wouldn’t even call it that. It’s pure melodrama, which is fine, but that’s not how they promoted it. I don’t think writers know what black comedy actually is.
miss h
October 23, 2022 at 3:46 PM
The faces she makes are seriously distracting. I’ve watched through Episode 4, and I really like the drama but don’t like her performance. I’ve had issues with her performances in other dramas though. Episode 3 was when I decided I was in for the long haul in spite of her acting.
RenOIshi
October 26, 2022 at 3:38 AM
Oh my god I just said that in another thread! It’s comical really!