The Red Sleeve

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Drama: The Red Sleeve (English title) / The Red Sleeve Cuff (literal title)
Revised romanization: Otsomae Beulgeun Kkeuddong
Hangul: 옷소매 붉은 끝동
Director: Jung Ji-In
Writer: Kang Mi-Kang (novel), Jung Hae-Ri
Network: MBC
Episodes: 17
Release Date: November 12, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Runtime: Friday & Saturday 22:00
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Set in the 18th century, "Red Sleeve" depicts a love story between King Jeongjo and royal concubine Uibin Sung.

Sung Deok-Im is a court lady. She gets involved with Crown Prince Yi San and he falls in love with her. The crown prince eventually becomes King Jeongjo. He now desires Sung Deok-Im to become his concubine, but she refuses. Sung Deok-Im wants to live her life freely, something that will not be possible as a concubine. She also knows that life of a royal concubine does not generally bring about happiness. Yet, Sung Deok-Im becomes the concubine of King Jeongjo.

Notes

"Red Sleeve" takes over MBC's Fri & Sat 22:00 time slot previously occupied by "Moebius: The Veil" and followed by "Tracer" on January 7, 2022.
Based on novel series "Otsomae Beulgeun Kkeuddong" by Kang Mi-Kang (published in 2017 by Chungeoram).
Park Hye-Soo was first offered the lead female role, but declined.
Drama series is the first acting role for Lee Joon-Ho since he was discharged from the South Korean military on March 20, 2021.
First script reading took place May, 2021 at MBC Ilsan Dream Center.

Cast



Lee Joon-Ho	Lee Se-Young	Kang Hoon
Yi San	Sung Deok-Im	Hong Deok-Ro

Royal Family



Lee Deok-Hwa	Jang Hee-Jin	Kang Mal-Geum	Kim I-On	Jo Seung-Hee
King Youngjo	Queen Jungsoon	Hyebin Hong	Princess Chungyeon	Princess Chungsun

Yi Seo

Princess Hwabin

Yi San's Enemies



Jo Hee-Bong	Seo Hyo-Rim	Kwon Hyun-Bin	Go Ha
Second State Councillor Hong Jung-Yeo	Princess Hwawan	Royal Secretary Jung Baek-Ik	Royal Consort Moon Suk-Ui

Past



Nam Gi-Ae	Do Sang-Woo
Royal Consort Yeong (ep.1)	Crown Prince Sado (ep.2,12)

Court Ladies



Park Ji-Young	Ji Eun	Cha Mi-Kyung
Head Court Lady Jo	Kang Wol-Hye	Court Lady Park

Sung Deok-Im's Court Ladies Group



Jang Hye-Jin	Lee Min-Ji	Ha Yul-Ri	Lee Eun-Saem
Court Lady Seo	Kim Bok-Yeon	Bae Kyung-Hee	Son Young-Hee

Hong Deok-Ro's Court Lady Admirers



Jung Ye-Nok	Lee Ji-Wan
Court Lady Jang	Court Lady Jung

Other Court Ladies



Kim Ja-Young	Ok Joo-Ri	Kim Jin-Ok	Lim Jung-Ok	Jeon Yeo-Jin
Court Lady Kwon	Court Lady Kim	court lady	Court Lady Bae	Queen Jungsoon's head court lady



Jang Ye-Rim	Jeon Go-Eun	Yoon Seo-Yeon	Oh Young-Mi	Yoo Ok-Joo
court lady	court lady	Seo Eun-Bi (ep.3)	Court Lady Choi (ep.4)	inspector court lady (ep.8)



Shin Ye-On	Choi Na-Moo
court lady (ep.9)	court lady (ep.9)

Royal Palace



Oh Dae-Hwan	Moon Jung-Dae	Bae Je-Ki	Kim Kang-Min	Yoon Hyo-Sik
Kang Tae-Ho	Seo Kyung-Joong	Jung Jae-Hwa	Kim Doo-Sung	Crown Prince's eunuch



Kim Byung-Choon	Jo Nam-Hee	Choe Min	Park Kyung-Geun	Jung Young-Do
Sim Hee-Won	official	mayor	eunuch	royal tutor



Kim O-Bok	Jung Joon	Jung Jong-Woo	Song Chang-Kyu	Oh Ji-Young
royal tutor	eunuch boy (ep.1)	guard (ep.6)	royal physician (ep.8)	physician (ep.16)

Park Yong

royal physician (ep.17)

Sung Deok-Im's Family



Yang Byeong-Yeol	Ahn Se-Min
Sung Sik	Sung Gung-Min (ep.17)

Hong Deok-Ro's Family

Park Seo-Kyung

Hong Dan

Childhood Days



Lee Joo-Won	Lee Seol-A	Choi Jung-Hoo
Yi San (child)	Sung Deok-Im (child)	Hong Deok-Ro (child) (ep.1)



Yoon Hae-Vin	Lee Seo-Hyeon	Cho Si-Yeon	Lee Seung-Woo
Kim Bok-Yeon (child) (ep.1)	Bae Kyung-Hee (child) (ep.1)	Son Young-Hee (child) (ep.1)	Sung Sik (child) (ep.4,7)

Others



Ha Seok-Jin	Kim Yong-Wan	Kim Mi-Ra	Seo Jung-Hoo	Seo Hee
magistrate (ep.1)	Hyebin Hong's servant (ep.4)	Hyebin Hong's servant (ep.4)	courtesan house drunk man (ep.5)	court lady procession spectator (ep.9)



Kim Jun	Jang Eui-Don	Choi Gyo-Sik	Lee Soon-Jae
boy playing by river (ep.9)	commander (ep.9)	bookseller (ep.15)	elderly citizen (ep.17)

Additional Cast Members:

Park Jung-Eon - Court Lady
Jo Chan-Hyung - Ikwisa military officer

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2021-11-12	1	5.7% (12th)	5.7% (10th)
2021-11-13	2	5.6% (11th)	5.2% (8th)
2021-11-19	3	7.0% (9th)	6.3% (10th)
2021-11-20	4	7.5% (4th)	7.6% (3rd)
2021-11-26	5	8.8% (4th)	8.1% (4th)
2021-11-27	6	9.4% (2nd)	8.5% (2nd)
2021-12-03	7	10.7% (2nd)	10.5% (2nd)
2021-12-04	8	10.5% (2nd)	10.3% (2nd)
2021-12-10	9	10.9% (3rd)	10.9% (3rd)
2021-12-11	10	10.2% (2nd)	10.2% (2nd)
2021-12-17	11	12.8% (2nd)	12.7% (2nd)
2021-12-18	12	13.3% (2nd)	13.6% (2nd)
2021-12-24	13	12.8% (2nd)	12.8% (2nd)
2021-12-25	14	13.0% (3rd)	12.7% (3rd)
2021-12-25	15	14.3% (2nd)	13.8% (2nd)
2022-01-01	16	17.0% (3rd)	16.4% (3rd)
2022-01-01	17	17.4% (2nd)	16.8% (2nd)

Source: AGB Nielson

Awards

2021 MBC Drama Awards - December 30, 2021
- Best Drama
- Best Actor (Lee Joon-Ho)
- Best Actress (Lee Se-Young)
- Best Screenplay (Jung Hae-Ri)
- Best Supporting Actress (Jang Hye-Jin)
- Best New Actor (Kang Hoon)
- Best Couple Award (Lee Joon-Ho & Lee Se-Young)

Comments

Yuyu Jan 21 2022 4:50 pm I could've stopped watching until episode 16 ಥ‿ಥ. It can already serve as an ending. If you want a happy ending just watch until ep.16, but if you want to cry a river tge finish watching till ep 17 omgggggg this drama is a MASTERPIECE. Brings back the sadness I felt in Scarlet Heart:(( Maybe I'll rest from watching Historical K-dramas, they always give me a major heartbreak. But still this types of drama are the one that is really unforgettable and remarkable to me❤️

Onix Jan 21 2022 4:46 pm In the final episode, the two remained completely in love with each other without having to say anything, just like how Seong Deok-im has said that a person who passed away knows all the hidden feelings in one’s heart (episode 1).

Ruru Jan 21 2022 4:43 pm I personally think that the ending can be interpreted in various ways, maybe it was just a dream after all, and that was the interpretation I really like since it's so heartbreaking to think if they really died:((( It can also be they met on the after life, or maybe because San is dying he dreamt of the days Deok Im and him were still together, and it that dream he realizes that Deok Im was really gone and at that moment, he decided to stay with her which means he had also died. Like, in that scene Deok Im keeps on urging him to go back as if she's telling San to continue his life and recover from the illness. But San chose to stay with her which means he died and now they're together in the after life. Ahhhhhh this drama is so heartbreaking, especially the last scene where San uttered " If it is a past memory, it's fine. If this is a dream, it's fine. It does not matter if I am dead. I will always choose this moment with you, and hope this moment to not change":(((( He couldn't be more happier when Deok Im is by his side omg when will I recover from this heartbreak ಥ╭╮ಥ. "The Red Sleeve" is now on my top 3 best K-dramas together with "Scarlet Heart" and "Angel's Last Mission: Love" 1,000,000,000,000/ 10!!!!❤️

mamee Jan 21 2022 10:44 am so episode 17 it's all dream at the end happy ending follow ??

Ruth Angela Jan 21 2022 9:20 am Super Gandaaaaaa, Idk if the ending should be a happy or a sad one but either way this drama climb up to my top 3 best K-dramas!!! Feels like another "Scarlet Heart" to me!!!? I really like historical drama with this kind of ending, idk it's just that it leaves a mark on my heart and these dramas are the one that is very unforgettable. I super like this dramaaaaa omg I don't know how to explain how I feel about thisssss? Super recommended and a must watch drama!! Such a masterpiece ?♥️

K Jan 20 2022 4:37 pm May contain spoilers! . . . . . . .

OK this is my first time commenting to a kdrama and I watched a lot! Hands down if someone asked me to recommend a k historical drama to watch, this drama will be it. I mean the pacing, acting, story, script were all greatly delivered. I binge watch the episodes in 3-4 days, normally some dramas I had to skip episodes or just drop it entirely because the story is predictable, so cliche, pointless fillers, unstable weak characters and poor story telling or the worse, it effing drags and just go in circles. But not this one,this probably the best k historical drama in 2021 and they truly deserved those awards so well done. Each episodes will get you hook and the slice of romance, politics and comedy is well balanced. Even the supporting actors were given a chance to shine in their own way and their characters was a bit realistic. I get why some viewers were frustrated with Deok Im not saying 'I love you' to San, I was too but if you watch long enough you should be able to understand how their personality works. San is very vocal about his feelings whilst Deok Im expresses her feelings through actions. There is a scene where Deok Im ask San if he ver thought of living an ordinary life and San said No the thought never came to his mind, this just shows how strong his character is as a king, I mean as expected he knows what his duties are. But at the same time it's also a scene that shows how Deok Im love him, like immersely. The fact that she got to hear the brutal honest answer that she didn't really want to hear but accepted it - - I mean that is quite deep. She did try at first to not fall in love with him cause she knows how it's going to be but in the end she sacrificed and accepted everything for San. Its sad cause due to their circumstances him being a king, he couldnt really reciprocate that deeper feeling but he did try his best. Overall I was quite happy with the bittersweet ending, the last episode was damn, I think I was so immerse with everything and I really felt the feels. The red sleeve entire crew production deserve a standing ovation for this. Everyone executed their roles so well that us viewers really felt the emotions and empathise with the characters. What I really like about this drama is it doesn't have the perfect happy ending, the leads had their roller-coaster rides and they know it's gonna be a bumpy one but in the end, they cherished and savour the happy moments, that's probably the morale lesson of this show which we can apply in real life.

Shairli Jan 20 2022 5:02 am Disappointed with the ending. Does she really love the King or by force or no better choice?! Really dont understand her, starting eps 15 onward. I can only see selfishness.

Superb acting though from the casts! Congrats casts & crew.

SMA Jan 19 2022 1:09 pm I wish it was all Yi San's dream in the last episode huhuhuhu I cried so much but happy at the same time because both of them truly love each other. At least they was able to make a happy memories even if it was just a short period of time.

Emmoforlife Jan 18 2022 6:36 am Is there really a queen in this drama? He went to stay with her when Duk Im found out she was pregnant, But we never see Queen in any important scenes ??‍♀️ Bytheway, just finished the drama with major heartbreak but love it!

KT Jan 18 2022 5:52 am This is the first time we saw Lee Jun Ho in a drama. We are glad we discovered him through this drama!! And Lee Se Young too! We are hooked and still cannot let go of the drama. We still rewatch our favorite scenes everyday. Not to mention the cast - cast is 10/10. We thought we were going to lose Court Lady Seo in the middle of the drama huhu. She was lovely too!

Drama is well written - it was engrossing. Congrats for bagging the awards. Well deserved!

Everything is just excellent :) we want more of SanDeok! Excited for the spin off. :)

jason henderson Jan 18 2022 5:40 am adorable cast big fan season 2 Please

Riaen Jan 16 2022 12:40 pm This show very good (01-15) and very boring (16-17). Where is the episode 16.5?

Steffanie Jan 16 2022 7:22 am @Kruathip feminism is not the way you described in your comment. That is a common misconception. Feminism does NOT mean over powering men or hating them. Feminism is the support of equality among genders. To put it in simple terms, "women can also do what men can do".

Not saying "I love you" because they think they will be submitting to the other person is not feminism. It is either radicalism, or a psychological problem.

If men were portrayed as slow witted or dumb in the show, maybe that is how the writer intended it to be in order to create the story as it was supposed to be. A lot of movies and shows depict women as stupid especially in horror and romcoms. But that is how it's supposed to be. Otherwise the story would totally change.

I am about to watch this drama but I came here to read comments first. I do not get why people are having issues with someone who couldn't say "I love you".

Sometimes people do not need to say they love someone because they already show it through their actions. There are people who say they love someone but either doesn't really mean it, or show the opposite. Wouldn't you rather have the first, than the latter who say empty words?

Kruathip Jan 12 2022 3:04 pm Such a disappointment. A feminist movie all the way through:

-Slow, but well scripted and acted.

-All men actors are portrayed as slow-witted, dumb, inability to understanding of people around them, especially women.

-Secret women's society. Set up to protect themselves from men. Yet, they force women to join and torture them if they don't, or don't submit to other women's views.

-The main actress never once tells her "lover" (the King) that she loves him - even after so many years and his continued request to hear it just once.

The main actress and her three friends are scripted to say to never say I love you to a man because that means they are submitting to the man and that can't happen.

So many underlined feminist lines in this movie.

-The Palace is a prison.

-The main actress is in woe because she had to give up so much (being a palace maid) to be the #1 love interest of the King who adored her...what the...??

Have watched over 100 k-dramas. This was the first "Anti-Love" story I've seen.

I will never get over this drama, and I don’t want to Jan 12 2022 6:23 am SPOILERS. I can’t express and will never be able to express how much I love this drama. I cried like I’ve never cried when ending this drama. Those tears were a result of so much emotions. I was just so unbelievably sad for every single person involved in the drama and also sad that that masterpiece of a drama finally ended. I just know I’ll be having withdrawal all week and it’ll be awhile until I enjoy another drama, because wow. I have so so so much to say but I’ll just say this, Duk Im is one of the greatest woman lead I’ve ever watched since I’ve started watch dramas a decade ago. The stance she took until the very end of the drama makes me so proud and so desperately sad for her. This drama so so much more than a love story, it has taught me so many lessons in life and I just really really really want to thank the writer for sharing such an imperfect and much needed story of two people desperately in love while trying to manoeuvre life in the best way they see fit. Junho and Seyoung did an Amazing job at telling San and Duk Im’s story, amazing job. I felt absolutely everything. Everything! Junho is a monster at acting. Monster. The raw emotions in his eyes were simply amazing while being as breathtaking as talented makes this drama absolutely amazing. There’s so so so much more I want to say but my head is still in jumbles after that last episode. I hope someone can articulate all the emotions I’m feeling and have felt watching this drama, because I absolutely will never be able to. I’ll never ever get over this drama. Absolutely best drama of 2021, no best drama ever. Wow just wow

Mika Jan 11 2022 11:39 am It's so heart-breaking! I didn't prepare for it. Now crying..........

Meli Jan 11 2022 6:04 am this drama!!! oh my God, this drama!!! the last episode (17) was ruined my whole day just because I cried a lot!!! the produces did a great job!! i guess the whole team did the excellent job, esp in episode 17. because it makes me feel what the king and Deuk Im feels! and now everytime i heard a sad love song, im not remember my love strory, but i remember this drama and start to cry again.

Lorelie Morla Jan 10 2022 10:48 pm ~~i love this drama! Kudos to Lee Jun Ho and Lee Se Young! The best couple! ???

akubar Jan 09 2022 11:20 pm there is no happy episode on this K-Drama

great actors, great screenplay and great history

love to wait another K-Drama like this...

tina Jan 09 2022 11:09 am Hand Down My Fav Drama 2021! everything is just so beautiful and the acting is greattt every casts just play their roles so well! so happy they swoop the mbc drama awards! well deserved. hope to see lee seyoung and junho starring in another project again. modern romcom or action maybe? omg cannot waittt their chemistry is no joke. im coping with binge watching fan edits lmao

anon Jan 09 2022 11:05 am lots of ppl say they dont like that she never say i love you, but i actually like it. we all can tell that she loves him but just never say it directly. i think its kinda poetic that she says "do u still not see it? if i did not like u, i would've done anything to run away."

janni Jan 09 2022 5:09 am great historical kdrama. everything was great.. actors, story and screenplay.

i hope someone will also write/produce a drama of the story of yi sun (king sukjong) and yi geum (king yeonjo) who both fell in love with low born concubines. would be nice to watch how their love stories and life struggles evolve in the minds of the writers. both kings were smart and good kings as written in wikipedia. king sukjong deeply fell in love in dong yi.. in the kdrama dong yi.. but was mostly about dong yi. i do hope that one day, i'd be able to watch a drama on them.

Adriana Jan 08 2022 11:43 pm I loved this series. It made me cry like a baby. The actors did a wonderful job how they told the story of this characters.

Matoya Jan 08 2022 9:02 pm The best historical drama on my list!! And now i am a fan of Lee Joon Ho!!!

Keisha Waiters Jan 07 2022 12:17 pm I Love this series so far. I think I am on my last episode. I literally had to power off the TV. I was so glad when he bedded his Princess, as he truly longed for her. So far so good ?! I love history genres. Love the culture!!

Kdrama lover Jan 07 2022 2:17 am Well done, writer-nim! This drama is one of my favorite in historical drama list. I used to don't like a drama that has historical genre. I don't know when i started liking a historical storyline, yet now i love it thanks to you writer-nim Im being more addicted to this genre.

Rose Jan 06 2022 11:55 pm I absolutely love this drama even though I am just at episode 6. Junho show his excellent acting skills as the crown prince. Love the sound of his rough voice. Sweet looking boy but with such manly voice. LSY and Junho made a lovely couple, good chemistry. Really dreaded the sad ending though.

Zahra_zoe Jan 06 2022 10:38 am I really wish to see Lee joon ho and lee se young on another drama but I hope it's happy ending, I loved this drama but it broke my heart.

Indonesian viewer Jan 06 2022 9:22 am From 5,7% to 17,4% rating . It's amazed me !

haha Jan 06 2022 8:27 am Well,, this drama is bring back MBC to it's original spot as the best tv channel for historical drama. In the past, lot of MBC historical drama receive huge succes,, such as. Jewel in the palace, The Great Queen Seondeok, Dong yi, and one of the highest rating drama The moon embracing the sun,and i think the last great historical drama from MBC Empress Ki. After that no drama from MBC can surpass those drama, then come this Masterpiece,, surely brings back the greatness

Twinnie_gennie Jan 06 2022 7:33 am I've watched 23 dramas of 2021 but this one is my favorite. They all deserve the hype, recognitions and awards. Manifesting for Daesang on Baeksang Arts Awards. ❤❤❤❤

Rebel 120 Jan 06 2022 1:59 am The best drama this year

Luna Jan 05 2022 7:01 am SPOILER! ---- I loved the ending. Whe she asked him to just pass by when they meet in their next life, she was clearly saying she would choose him all over again, so for her to choose herself they need to ignore eachother in their next chance. A tragic way of saying I love you. Too bad he didn't understand her words and her actions of love, and suffered all his life thiking he trapped her in his arms.

In the real history, DK's feelings remains a mistery even for historians, she refused the King for 15 yrs and they just got together cuz he used his power as a King, that's what makes everything a mistery around her feelings, but I prefer to think they loved eachother in their own ways. Maybe San loved more, that's a common thing in love, but I think she loved him as well. San would never suffer the way he suffered for yrs after her passing, having no other woman in his heart until his death, If he wasn't deeply loved by her.

I loved the last scene as well, it was a beautiful conclusion showing us their own eternity together, Junho and Se Young's expressions made everything more powerful.

Bublyboo Jan 05 2022 1:12 am Can someone explain about the red flower and white flower in this drama?

noir Jan 04 2022 10:31 pm i love this drama so much ? remind me of old saeguk drama based on true story and real figures with dinamic plots, not only about romance or comedy but also political issues.

all casts are really matched with their roles! thank you to all the casts, staffs, and crew for making such a good drama ?

Myr Jan 04 2022 5:24 pm I super love this drama. Now one of my favs. Fell in love with JunHo ♥️♥️

Ang_Gale Jan 04 2022 11:08 am I loved this drama! Despite the setting is always in the royal palace I found the story quite dynamic and well built from childhood to the maturity of the characters. I consider Lee Joon-I am very good at playing a fair and principled ruler and Lee Se-Young excellent as always! Lsyg doesn’t need words to act. I also really enjoyed Kang Hoon and Jang Hee-Jin as queen. I think the drama has in itself an added value given by the magnificent historical relationship between Yi San and Sung Deok-Im and in itself has been well represented in the form of a drama. The mysterious end of the king conveys a sense of great melancholy and at the same time happiness. I find simple and at the same time brilliant the conclusion with the dream-memory-afterlife that interprets at the same time the flow of life, the fleeting life and the infinite circularity of life! Love it!

Rosie Jan 04 2022 9:37 am I loved, loved, loved the drama! The cast was superb! Impeccable acting as well as the production! What a storyline... a blur between history and drama. It is not often that we see a beautiful love of a Prince then King! Congratulations to the whole cast, director, crew and everyone who was part of the production of this drama.

P.S. I hope to see more of Lee Joon-Ho in substantial drama to come. He is superb!!!

Elba Marrero Jan 04 2022 8:53 am Amazing in every way, one of the best Historical dramas I have ever seen. Actors were Amazing, the main leads were outstanding..Great job everyone

Tino Jan 04 2022 12:21 am @Typical007... Thanks for the clarification, cos I'd really like to believe that

Typical007 Jan 03 2022 10:42 pm It was just a dream.. they lived happily ever after

Aiat - she loved him Jan 03 2022 5:16 pm

- - spoiler alert****

I don't get why all of you are writing that she didn't love him! She did. And a lot. Didn't you understand what did she sayed before she passed away? She did love him, otherwise she could have run away from him! That is what she said. And she asked him to pass through her in the next life.. that is because she knows she can't not fall in love with him!

Frea Jan 03 2022 11:42 am WOW I voted this drama as the best of 2021. After Mr. Queen (my vote for best 2020) the historical drama did it again.. at first I thot the kings affection would be better, how wrong I was when I watch the first ep of this drama. From the 1st eps to heavy bitter sweet ending, this is such a great story, well directed and acted. All the casts and crew would be very proud and they did a great job! This is the best of 2021!

Renwa Jan 03 2022 9:46 am A true masterpiece on every level: inspired stunning script, magnificent acting throughout, award worthy cinematography, direction par excellance. A story that will tear up your heart. Will make you thrilled at all the awards it justly received. Congratulations to all the subbers who brought this poetic stunning drama to life for all of us. Thank you all for such a piercing, heartwarming, forever memorable production. The robust if not exceptional ending was a seen as a special gift to we the audience from the scriptwriter & entire production team so thank you for that too.

Jhen Jan 03 2022 9:12 am Okey, I need to watch this kdrama. Because I've done watching, Melancholia, Happiness, Chimera and The royal and Inspector Joy. Hope this drama is gOod Watching From Phillipines ❤

allys Jan 03 2022 8:45 am (SPOILERS AHEAD!!)

I really really really so much love this drama though it gave me too much heartbreak in the last episode. Well it's partly my fault though upon learning that their love story is tragic in the history, i still expected that they will give this a happy ending (they do have a happy ending, but in afterlife). I don't wanna blame all that happen to San becuz every choices they have will still lead them miserably. I'm in deep pain, i wish i could tell them that if they got reincarnated in modern time, there will be no such laws that will control them to have each other as their own.

Elle Jan 03 2022 4:23 am She tried her best to reject the king, thats why she went in circles. She loves him but she had to reject him many times, and thats a painful thing to do. In the end she gave up her freedom and i dont blame her, she tried enough. She knows her life will go downhill the moment she made that choice.

Someone said the king cant do anything for her. Ok, he is a king and she is not even the queen. He cant just help her and neglect his duty. He loves her but he cant just go against the law to help her friend, and she accepted it anyway. He is a wise king in my opinion.

I love both characters and their love story is not cliche at all.

shiningKat Jan 03 2022 3:14 am It's been a long time since I've fell in love with a historical drama. Junho and Seyoung's chemistry is top notch in this drama. I am glad that I have been a fan of Junho's works since Good Manager which led me to really watching this drama.

I've been smitten from the early episodes. I am in love in both character development of Junho and Seyoung, especially Seyoung's firmness in what she wants for herself. I highly recommend this for those looking for something typical but a new take to historical drama. It's a typical plotline to have a King and Court Maid love story but how the characters were portrayed here and how their belief sticks to the end is amazing.

Spoiler: Loved and hated Episode 17. A part of me wants to pretend that episode didn't exist but a part of me loved how strongly the characters are portrayed on the last episode.

Truly a masterpiece and am not shocked at the bunch of awards this drama got at the year end.

RR Jan 03 2022 1:49 am a very beautiful drama ! Applause for Junho & Seyoung. really love their chemistry as Sandeok.

thanks for the beautiful story <333333333

NZ Jan 02 2022 8:31 pm Wah, what a wonderful drama, accompany me for the and 2021 & 1st day of new year.. Kudos to all the actors, director, writer & production crews.. You all deserve the awards you got.. Love the chemistry between 2 leads, love the plots, the scenery, the funny scenes.. I understand Deok Im love her freely life, but the part she reject San so many times for me its kinda dragging.. I cry a lot for the last 2 episode, I know this drama based on actual history, but its so sad.. I really hope have more scene for San, Deok Im & their son.. I'm so grateful for the final scene & a bit confuse, either its memory or dream.. Whatever it is, the story of San & Deok Im not end yet.. Thank you so much for this beautiful drama.. Need some time to move on.. =)

Sue Tane Jan 02 2022 7:16 pm Kia ora (Hello). I am from New Zealand and I've just recently watched television drama. I love it. It sad,funny,romantic. I don't know how many times I cried. I haven't quite finish watching the rest of the episodes but I enjoy watching it so far. Great ? job.

Wonderful piece Jan 02 2022 2:21 pm I'll advise anyone about to watch the last episode to take painkillers first cus of the headache you're prolly gon get from crying too much like me, but most especially brilliant piece I didn't get bored unlike with other sageuk drama I can't still get over the sadness I feel but I'll try

D Mar Jan 02 2022 1:04 pm Congrats for the high ratings !!

Kiki Jan 02 2022 11:53 am SPOILERS. So, I realized that I won't be able to actually move on from this drama until I process the last two episodes. I had read the story a bit before watching the show but I didn't realize just how much Dok Im would cherish her freedom. She ultimately did end up choosing San over her freedom, but she knew that he wouldn't choose her over his duties as a king. I was particularly heartbroken and frankly angry with Dok im for telling San not to approach her in their next lives. But if I had to think about it, maybe I can still see her approaching San on her own, as her own choice and out of her own will. She wants to live the life the way she always imagined, and maybe this time, San will have to make the compromise of his own values for her. I didn't really understand that part, or even If I understood, maybe I didn't want to accept it as a die hard romantic. I just really want to believe that they find each other in their next lives, out of the shackles of the palace and it's duties and they can have all those moments that they missed. That would be my take.

Ju Jan 02 2022 11:39 am For those saying that the king is selfish for keeping her on his side well No. He did make her a concubine so he can protect her. Protect her in the sense that if she will become a concubine no one can easily touch her. Her status will change.She is not just a courtmaid anymore but someone connected to the King already. San really wanted the best for his people. Giving up the thrown will make him a selfish King. And we all know Deok Im doesn't want that too. What can I see is despite Deok Im rejecting him, in the end she chose to be with him because she love him. One painful part is she decided to sacrifice her freedom knowing the fact that she can never have San alone. Well the important thing is they both knew the love they have for each other.

Wasabi Jan 02 2022 10:34 am I couldn't stop my tear drop when i was watching two final episode of the film, finally they come together when they complete their responsibility. And the film is finish, I'll miss them so much, my interesting on weekends

Daishe Jan 02 2022 9:23 am "Your Majesty did you love me? So please even when you see in the next life pretend like you dont see me. I dont hate you. I just want to live the way I want in my next life." If we really have our next life, I really hope Deok-Im chooses her freedom than the love that just cage her.

Jessel Jan 02 2022 8:52 am In watching the last 2 episodes, I can now really understand why Deok-Im is always hesitant and rejected Yi-san at the earlier episodes but in the end she choose to sacrifice that freedom for Yi-San. At first I thought that it will be so heartbreaking if they will not end up together but I regret it now, I think it is okay for them not being together. Love is sacrifice and Yi-San can't do that for her. This is really not an ordinary Sageuk drama, this is the first Sageuk drama I've watched that the King did not sacrifice his title just to choose a simple life with his lover. All in all, it is a touching story and wonderful story. Kudos to all the cast! You all really did well!

Mithzy Jan 02 2022 8:32 am (SPOILERS!) I see people not liking San's actions or not liking Deok Im's actions. For me they were both realistic in their own way. San is a king, he has a vision for the people and he knows that he will fail every human being in the country if he chooses to put Deok Im first. He can't do it. After learning what loving someone means, regardless of their status, he tries to accept that Deok Im will never be his but it's difficult because he sees her all the time. I think the last point was the fact that the Queen decided to use her against him and he never wanted that to happen again. Still he did give Deok Im the choice to leave his bedroom but he would not be able to see her again, she would have to leave, for him and also for her own safety. Fair enough. Deok Im doesn't want to be a concubine which is perfectly understandable. She knows perfectly well who San is, what kind of king he wants to be and she admires that of him. That's one of the reasons she loves him because he actually cares for his subjects. But she knows that being with him won't make her happy. All the things she wants to do, ultimately her freedom is the one thing she desires in life and as much as she loves him she doesn't want to give her life up. Yet, in the end when she has to decide whether to see him never again or become his concubine she chooses him. Knowing she will never be truly happy. And everything that happened after that, I truly think he loved her the best he could and she tried to be as happy as she could but their circumstances didn't allow them to be truly happy. And that broke my heart. Deok Im could never get over the fact that she was trapped and San was not fully hers and San always had doubts whether she actually loved him or not. In the end I think no outcome would have made them truly happy. And that is really sad. But also realistic.

Akos Jan 02 2022 7:54 am The fact that Lee San was a King who was not willing to sacrifice anything for her didn't meet Deok Im's standard. That was why she rejected him though she loved him. This is very realistic. He got what he wanted but was she happy?

Akos Jan 02 2022 7:37 am I think the thought behind this drama is when you love someone but accepting this person would bring an end to the freedom and simple joys u enjoy as a single person, especially when you know it and u give it up for that person. For love. And the person won't do same for you because he doesn't have to make these sacrifices. In the end Lee San did not understand Deok Im, it's not that she didn't love him but he demanded too much. I almost cried when Lee San said 'You are mine' and Deok Im was sad about how he wasn't hers. That was why she imagined and wished he was a normal person who could also be her's and not the King who could never be her's. The fact that she loved her friends so much proves all she wanted was a relationship that she didn't have to sacrifice herself when the other person wouldnt. She chose herself every time she rejected the King till he persuaded her to chose him over herself when he didn't even give up his reputation to protect her friend. She knew he wasn't the type to give anything up but will only demand from her...

Rose Jan 02 2022 5:20 am Ahhh... I'm crying a lot watching the final episode !! T.T It's soo heartbreaking !!!! Congrats, this drama won 8 awards.. Again, the story, acting, costumes, all cast actor-actreess is superb !!! Good job all !!!

Nana Jan 02 2022 4:40 am Phenomenal! I was particularly amazed by Se Young's acting in Episode 17. Ahhh I will definitely miss this drama. The chemistry between Junho and Se Young is insane. ?

Congratulations on winning the Best Couple Award. My Red Sleeve heart is so so happy. ? Kudos as well to the entire staff and crew!

Bomm Jan 02 2022 2:49 am The people saying the lead girl was indecisive and was going in circle.. Lmao just put yourself in her shoes. She knows her life is gonna be ruined if she accepts to go in bed with the king. There is no return for her. She said it in the dramas several times. She just wants to work as a court maid and doesn’t want to be a concubine who the king visits occasionally only to have sex with her. She would have to endure lonely times in the palace waiting for the king not even being sure if he would come to her.. the king would have his Queen (and he had one of course) and other women because he had to have as many children as possible. So why should she endure all of that?? Yeah.. maybe she loves him too but she is realistic. The lead girl is even one of the most realistic lead girls I’ve ever seen in a drama. She knows her value until the arrogant king doesn’t leave her a chance to get away. I hated him in the last two episodes. If he really loved her he would let her be but instead.. he made her his concubine and with other words his hostage. One of the most arrogant leads I’ve ever seen. Junho‘s acting is really good but I hated his character who made the girl suffer so much just because he wanted her by his side. So those people saying unnecessary things about the girl should think twice

best historical drama of 2021! Jan 02 2022 2:26 am this drama truly deserves all the hype and its high ratings!!! i really love the rollercoaster ride of emotions i felt while watching this drama. now weekends will never be the same without yi san and deok im.

the last episode is just so good. especially the last scenes, i cant describe how pure and beautiful it is. i have forgotten how long i have watched a drama that portrayed a very satisfying and beautiful ending. ep 17 made me cry throughout the whole episode.

bam Jan 02 2022 12:15 am Undying love is my fave trope. This is going into my Top 5 historical drama. I was skeptical about the additional episode initially but it tied everything up nicely. The show gives you a lot to think about. Is love enough? The chemistry and acting from ALL the actors (gender neutral use) is out of this world. Every single person delivered their role, impeccably!

Farhanum Jan 01 2022 11:31 pm Finally episode 17 has done .Already miss them so much .The Red Sleeve is the best drama for me after Happiness drama.The drama is beautifull story.

Saida Jan 01 2022 9:17 pm I am so happy about this ending. Wept throughout the whole ep 16 and 17. But I received so much healing from it. I am crying even now when I try to write a review. Should I be heartbroken because of the San's desperation, inevitability, and one-sided love, or because of the Deok Im's life she couldn't live, or the fate of both of them? I prefer to be happy for them. I can say that even though this drama pissed me off in ep 14-15, it was the best Korean historical drama so far. I will never forget all the feelings it gave me. It became eternity. Greatest thanks to Junho for bringing me here and for making this story so beautiful. As said earlier, this is a masterpiece

Palak Patial Jan 01 2022 9:14 pm I think This drama was not really about the king getting his throne or killing people.

This is all about court ladies who end their lives stucking in same palace. It's all about a girl who really didn't want to a person who has to wait for her loves that she she did. She wanted to be free like other court ladies. The reason she never wanted to be King's consort because she knew about her end very well. In the beginning of drama head court lady showed her that how it ends being a consort or  concubine. In her very end she waited for her friends not Yi San.

So that's why I think they named the drama red sleeves cuff instead of giving it another fancy name. Wow writers are really something. Instead of giving a happy ending they showed us how it ended like she predicted. Love it. Last year Mr. Queen made my ending of the year and this year Red sleeves cuff.

Bunga Jan 01 2022 8:07 pm I watched the last episode over and over, and I always cried. It is such a great drama and hearthbreaking at the same time. One of the best Sageuk I ever watched. I think I need more time to get over it... I believe the ending is an afterlife, Yi San chose to be with Ui Bin at the end, he died peacefully and came back to his loved one's arms.

The emotions and chemistry between the two leads are super, really love them! I recommed you all to watch Dong Yi - Haechi - The Red Sleeves... it's like a saga!

Esther Jan 01 2022 8:01 pm To think that initially, I didn't want to watch this movie because of its cover, not too appealing but thank God I did. I gave it a trial and it got me all wrapped around its finger. This drama is the best I've seen in a while. I felt the emotions and feeling portrayed by the main actor. I felt bad when Duk I'm kept pushing him away, Like girl you pushing a whole king away. It all felt so real, acting is top notch, costume well done. The drama in general is a 10/10 for me.

To think that initially, I didn't want to watch this movie because of its cover, not too appealing but thank God I did. I gave it a trial and it got me all wrapped around its finger. This drama is the best I've seen in a while Jan 01 2022 8:00 pm To think that initially, I didn't want to watch this movie because of its cover, not too appealing but thank God I did. I gave it a trial and it got me all wrapped around its finger. This drama is the best I've seen in a while. I felt the emotions and feeling portrayed by the main actor. I felt bad when Duk I'm kept pushing him away, Like girl you pushing a whole king away. It all felt so real, acting is top notch, costume well done. The drama in general is a 10/10 for me.

Ray Jan 01 2022 7:48 pm ??

Lg Jan 01 2022 7:47 pm Just watched the last two episodes…. I still want to cry. I love this drama so much and the ending was great.

Su San Jan 01 2022 6:59 pm Do Not Miss This Riveting Drama! It is captivating, engaging, entertaining, romantic, historical, enthralling--I could go on and on; I Loved It! The costumes and locations and sets were beautiful; the actors and actresses were superb; the writing and pacing were spellbinding; the action was thrilling, and the romance was tender and sentimental. This Kdrama should win all the awards it has been nominated for. Congratulations to all--directors, writers, actors, staff and crew!

Saranghae Jan 01 2022 2:16 pm This might sound like a SPOILER---but okay, I guess it's fine to write a review that's been ringing in my head (maybe a bit long).

I love the ending, and I like the depiction of Deok Im where she can't get out of her comfort zone to be with her friends and enjoy time as a teenager who wants to stay free, because she actually feels a dilemma. She knows very well how unfree she can be when she becomes the king's woman, with a past involving her father being executed as a bodyguard for the late crown prince Sado (the point is, she doesn't want to end up like her family).

Because of this drama, I had to read the history, and I had expected that all endings would be the same as history, I was too prepared if it ended in tears. At three in the morning I watched this after it was released a few hours from Korean time. Episode 17 made me cry, because of the death of Yi Sun, Deok Im, then the King who ended up not being enthusiastic about living his life, until he finally caught up with Deok Im.

(╥﹏╥) I thought the last episode 17 would see them reunited in modern times, it doesn't matter if it's just a few minutes or seconds, I really want to see them reunited. I think this drama deserves to get a 15% or even 20% rating. I Love This Drama!!!

T Lyn Jan 01 2022 12:47 pm Yes finally worth the wait??? This drama is so good!!

Noona Jan 01 2022 9:26 am I waited and waited for her to love him back. Every single time she pushed him away I begged for her to call unto him. He loves her sooo much ep14-15 were just painful to watch . I'm sorry but he deserves better . After all he's gone through all he needs a loving hand but nooo our high horse lowly maid isn't there for him. Pfffh! I love this drama soooo much . The last time I enjoyed a watching a king in a historical drama is from Moon that embraces the sun played by Kim so hyung but Lee Joon Ho can give him a run for his money xx

han Jan 01 2022 7:42 am this drama is so good!!! the execution of king jeongjo and uibin's love story is so good. some people may hate the slowburn depicted in the drama but i think it's definitely necessary. afterall the king endured and waited for 15 years (?) in real life before he and uibin (deok im) became together.

now i cant wait for the last 2 eps!!! i feel like it would destroy us all and make us cry. red sleeve best drama of 2021!!!

Palak Patial Jan 01 2022 6:10 am Still waiting too much excited

dramadramadrama Jan 01 2022 3:08 am I agree with @Saida... Eps 14 & 15 have made me annoyed with the female lead, Duk Im. The King clearly loves her and even told her so but she rejects his love because she doesn't want to be his concubine? I don't get it. What does she want? She clearly loves him too then why pretend she doesn't? Even when she was out of the Palace she wasn't really doing much. I don't get her character towards the end. When the King asks her how she feels she just keeps quiet? Why can't she just say clearly what she wants....Argh...

moonie Dec 31 2021 8:08 pm sageuk of the year wbk!!

Faishadyfiya Dec 31 2021 3:43 pm Let's have it hits 15% rating ?...fighting Red Sleeve Cuff drama ?

Mir317 Dec 31 2021 6:49 am They swipe most of the awards! Congratulations well deserved drama of 2021!! I'm hooked until the end, can't stop obsessing this drama.. the ending gonna be sad I know it bcoz that's how the life of real Deokim in Korean history.. but i still anticipated if a lot!!

Palak Patial Dec 30 2021 9:01 pm To be honest, I am really excited for last episode but i am really going to miss the whole drama. Last two months how they passed away with this drama I really don't know. Last week so many dramas got released but they are not like this. They are good but not like this drama. ????? i am really going to miss it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ . By the way congratulations for your awards. You deserved it. My love❤❤❤❤❤.

Wasabi Dec 30 2021 8:07 pm Good content, good actress and actors, everything is very good

Wasabi Dec 30 2021 8:05 pm Congratulations ? The Red Sleeve deserves

Ryza Dec 30 2021 12:04 pm Congratulations..well deserved..

Yunshuu Dec 30 2021 10:32 am Congratulation!! You all deserved that awards. I hope will be new project soon, lee se young lee jun ho again, fighting

Saida Dec 30 2021 10:11 am TRS has swept all major awards tonight? congratulations well deserved?

Ferra Dec 30 2021 9:59 am Congratz for all winners , this drama really deserved to get all Awards ^-^

olivia Dec 29 2021 10:36 pm drama of the year idc ??‍♀️

Noona Dec 29 2021 9:59 am I have been a fan of K series for five years and watched maybe 100+ of them. The Red Sleeve is one of the best historical K dramas I've ever watched. Like one of fellow commenters, I also started watching and then dropped the King's Affection. Though both stories portray the court politics and the power play realistically, the story line of the Red Sleeve simply makes more sense. Also script writing is really good. I really loved the scene when Yi San tried to confess his love for Dok Im and she tried to evade it using orange as a symbol of their love. The viewers are treated with every taste; love, action, humour, politics. I will miss it when the series ends.

Eunice Dec 29 2021 9:00 am Yi-San and Deok-Im’s love story was probably one of the greatest and saddest Love stories in history. Not all people would find that kind of love where the person still lingers in your heart and mind long after they passed on.

Nana Dec 29 2021 4:26 am Also, I hope the ending of this drama will stay as the history itself, so it will stay in our heart for a long time, history is a spoiler but I'm still looking forward for the ending of the drama❤️ 2 episode left ??❤️

Nana Dec 29 2021 4:21 am It's a really beautiful and wonderful drama, based on history. I only watch king's affection and the red sleeve this year but i drop king's affection, the beginning of the episode is good, then in the middle i lost interest, it doesn't good as the start, in my opinion it getting annoying (the story also the characters) so i stopped watching it, but the red sleeve is different, every character in the red sleeve really good, they act like they didnt act, they immersed the character so well, i really love them all, everyone is amazingly talented, especially Lee Se-young Lee Jun-ho, Lee Deok-hwa, and Jang Hee-jin, also Jang Hee-jin, ahhhh I don't know everyone really did a great job, I'm amazed. But be careful this drama is suffocating. This is really best drama of the year, a highly recommend drama, you have to watch it or else you're gonna regret it. The chemistry of the actors and actresses is so real and deep, also if you're gonna watch this drama, don't forget to also watch the behind the scene. You will get mixed feelings, suffocated, etc but the behind the scene will heal you! cuz it's sooo hilarious hahaha The relationship of the actors, really showed and the actors and the filming crew are like family, every behind the scene/making video is really hilarious, wholesome, etc. I've never waiting for a behind the scene/making video asmuch as im waiting for the new episode, this drama is the best in eveey aspects. You will love it.

seyoung sarang Dec 29 2021 1:07 am Hope the leads and Kang Hoon get awards tomorrow! Their performance is superb!

ells Dec 29 2021 1:05 am This drama has so much depth in emotions. Hoping Seyoung and Junho as well as Kang Hoon can win awards this year!

Koreanie Dec 28 2021 10:05 pm @Rach actually it is kinda sad historically since she dies a couple years after becoming the concubine. They do have a son together who is named crown prince. However, he dies, so her son does not become the next King. She ends up dying a few months after her son's death. Another concubine's son becomes the next King (Yi Gong / Sunjo). Basically Joseon's demise can be attributed beginning with Yi San's early death as the Courts gain more power and the next Kings are known as "scarecrow" kings as they don't have enough support/power. Yi Gong was only 10 years old when he ascended the thrown and basically never could be a "true" king.

zeL Dec 28 2021 8:34 pm i love the casting, love team. I'm so in love with this couple (Yi San and Sung Deok-Im). Storyline is awesome. Must-watch! You won't regret it. I can't wait for they ending but at the same time I'm scared of what will happen. I know the ending because I did my research lol. Still, I'm still hoping that they won't include the tragic part. 제발! Can't move on with the "Kilig" part.

Nnenna Dec 28 2021 10:58 am Very lovely series, however episode 13-15 was rushed & the time frames became a little confusing. Who was his brother & when did he kill His brother? When did it become 3 years he ascended the throne? When did he exile the Queen mother’s brother? Why did she continue to reject the king when she clearly loved him?

Luna Dec 28 2021 3:25 am It’s a wonderful drama, sadly I think this is going to be a sad ending for us. I feel like their ending will be somehow connected to their first scene together, when the late King’s loved concubine died. Historically Sung Uibin died three yrs after becoming Jeongjo’s concubine and four months after they lost their son and crown prince. He suffered a lot as she was the only woman he really loved. Sad or not, it will be definitely a beautiful ending to watch.

My view Dec 27 2021 10:13 pm This is one of the best kdrama of all time. The lead actors have good chemistry.All actors were amazing. This show is a great contender for acting awards. Ten stars.

Rach Dec 27 2021 6:07 pm @Roselle, historically, no sad ending for them tho she passed at 47 and he passed 2 years later. Their second son ascended the throne becoming the 21st King of Joseon whose reign lasted 52 years. Note; she was 17 when she gave birth to her first son. So the actress Lee Se Young who is 29 is playing a 16 or 15 year-old. San was 9 years her senior.

Roselle Dec 27 2021 3:30 pm Is a well made.drama from eps. 1 to 15 and hopefully for the lastv2 episode we'll see how the FL confess her love to the King who loves her a lot. ML and FL have this chemistry that makes the drama more special and worth the watch. Such great actors as well. The whole cast arr superb all i wish now is for the writer and director to give us the happy ending that all the viewers

Roselle Dec 27 2021 3:25 pm I hopw it will be a happy ending.

Pretty girl Dec 27 2021 1:54 pm Wow I really like joon ho,the way he looked at his love,the way he smiles.The way he looked when he's upset ???very funny .Anyway keep on looking fantastic and good acting

MARIA CORONEL Dec 27 2021 12:37 pm I was not curious about this movie from the beginning and I didn’t understand it but as I watch further I realized that the storyline is much more into it and had gotten better I loved it since then ! Both of the lead actors are superb and has delivered their acting prowess superbly ! I recommend this movie and can’t wait for the final episode ! I k we and I had watched some of the actors from other films . That’s why I started watching it ! I’m hooked with this film now !!! Give it a try you will find it very interesting!

LSYfan Dec 27 2021 8:13 am My gosh..i dont understand to people who dislike this drama but posting negativity and feeling genios more than a writer..if a certain kdrama you dont like dont bother to comment on thier page and watch and bash the actors..leave theme to others who enjoyed that certain drama..The red sleeve is simply amazing and its a perfect historical drama to watch.. i love you Lee Seyoung and Lee Junhoo

NadiYa Dec 27 2021 7:09 am This is one of the most thrilling series to have been showed before. This drama deserves 10/10.

loveredsleeve Dec 27 2021 5:29 am Love RedSleeve junho seyoung best couple for 2021. Can't wait for 1 week to support final ep..Hope to keep alot of awards for red sleeve.. How sweet you know when junho and seyoung support each other on BTS...Inter fans can melt cause of their adorable actings ??.. Sorry for my poor eng writing..

Saida Dec 27 2021 4:16 am @Brittany Strangely enough, so far I have really supported all of Dok Im's steps and decisions, but for me in episodes 14 and 15, they completely destroyed Deok Im and the drama, all magic disappeared. She is an arrogant character who plays with a man, even though he is a king, only because she has the grace to make a man love him. Deok Im, who considers herself a good person and constantly accuses San of not appreciating the lives of his servants, but for her valuable people are only her friends. For our girl, nobody's life is worth anything except them. She is angry that San does not value servants just because she is a maid herself. However, it is her own ego that spews out hatred for him and blinds her love, if she has one. Our girl cannot stomach herself as a servant. In fact, the scene where everyone says that Deok Im confesses his feelings at the end drove me even more crazy. This masochist constantly asks the king to punish her, but when the new wife of the king shows real punishment when she actually encounters real life as a servant and loses the former comfort she had because of the king, she simply pulls the man's clothes who is still genuinely in love with her without saying a word? Is this confession now? Sorry, but this is the act of a 5-year-old child with personality problems, and if she does not receive professional help on time, this child will become a problem person. What a pity. It's a shame that the screenwriter has brought such a beautiful story to such a state. How did you manage to turn the woman from the tangerine scene, who knows what she wants from life, stands behind her ideas and choices, and respects both herself and the person in front of her, into such a problematic, cold, inhuman, arrogant, ignorant character? Moreover, this person describes herself as a good person. I plan to finish the drama because of Jun Ho and his great acting, but now this drama is my biggest fiasco of the year. Unfortunately, such a naively started work fell victim to ratings. To heighten the excitement, we watched how beautiful characters and very beautiful and pure love were wasted on romantic relationships that could not start. This is how the writer and director screwed up when they missed the point where they should have stopped.

Felix Dec 27 2021 1:35 am @melissa: you can't say who is gonna receive a daesang & not, there's a lot of Korean Awarding shows for Actors & Actresses you know

Brian Dec 27 2021 1:30 am Nice, but I still prefer Lee San wind of the palace.

KaraB Dec 26 2021 10:49 pm I have watched many Korean historical dramas and this series is the best, my favorite. I love that it tells a true story and -- from what I've read of Korean history and King Jeongjo (Yi San) -- stays fairly close to the truth as it is known (with one slight omission -- he was already married to his queen before he started taking concubines. There's no mention of her in the series). I'm thrilled with it, with the actors, with the the script, with every aspect of it. I know the real story had a tragic ending but I hope the series ends before then so it can end on a happy note. I'll really miss this series when it ends! I've been watching Korean series for over a year and I've already re-watch some of my favorites. So I'll just re-watch this one!

D Mar Dec 26 2021 10:14 pm I googled the history of this drama and it is kind of sad. It would be nice if the real Deok Im became the queen. But it was too much politics back then.The lead actors and all actors were all amazing ! The acting was award worthy. I think they will win an award . The story line was very good. I love watching this kdrama. Definitely one of the best period drama in line with The king's affection. Both are my favorite . I give this show ten stars.

Dutchess Dec 26 2021 6:47 pm This show is not overrated. My sister who is so picky in watching a kdrama likes red sleeve very much. My friend who doesn't watch historical drama, for the first time, tried watching red sleeve and ended up getting addicted watching to it. A proof that this is not overrated. As per the female lead having a 'lot of time' as you said, lol,we don't have problem with that, you can't differentiate a 'little fiction' writers have put in this drama, and didn't you see the works she does as a court lady. Rewind those scenes. And yes conflicts resolved by her and audience love it, like she's the heroine in here so she gets to always protect her man. FYI, she meets the high profile people as you said because of the cirmcumstances arise in the drama. And I don't know about you but you're the only person who said cringe about every scene. You must have problem with your eyesight so better have them checked up, lol.

Yokoyamabuin Dec 26 2021 4:37 pm This show is overrate and I cringed every scene.

I only watched this because this is too popular and I got so curious. After I watched till the latest episode, I can't believe what I just watched. This show is just compilation of every kdrama set-up (not even with great execution).

You guys don't even realized that this drama has overpowered MC. Like Without Her the conflicts can't be solved.

I was laughing the whole time like "Why does she have plenty of time??" Hahaha. Like she's court lady but all she does is roam everywhere. And also Everything Fall Into Place To Her Advantage. (Like in the gunpowder scene, there has to be a kite somewhere because she already memorized it after she randomly ask the prince about it.) I find it very ridiculous.

Like she can spend a day without working, She can meet high profile people like (ehem) the King and Queen and even the Prince just because she's skilled and they can't do anything about it but to give in.

The part where she has a tattoo, that's the last straw. Like you know why does it always have to be related to her?? When she sneak into the hideout I thought she will be caught but she safely got out there without hassle and without a single scratch.

I am not mad or anything. And I'm really sorry if I sounded like I'm bashing the drama. I just can't understand the whole thing (being a Kdrama Fan for so long). And also I can't feel the chemistry between them.

I think the supporting cast like the King, Queen, the King's daughter and her son made an impact to me. They have a very good storyline. It's not forced like the MC and the Prince's right hand man (I don't know what to feel about him).

Mildred Dec 26 2021 4:18 pm So love this drama…it is timeless in depicting the age old quest for love and significance. Main characters are perfect in their roles and for each other as their chemistry is palpable throughout. Early on…from childhood Duk Im demonstrated a fearless independence as a woman of righteous loyalty towards the crown prince…with no ulterior motive other than see him assume the throne and continue as an unencumbered loyal servant of integrity to both King and country. Now that the past has been reconciled with the present in chapter 15 … both now better understand each other an can move forward. I can’t wait to see them get a measure of happiness and fulfill their long suppressed yearning for one another. History aside hope some liberties were taken by the writers to stretch the truth and give us a happy ending.

Uthpala Dec 26 2021 12:29 pm My favorite drama is The red sleeve. I wish Lee Jun ho and Lee se young would marry in the real life too.

Bbalgang Dec 26 2021 11:09 am This drama is soooo freaking great and absolutely must watch! I didnt rven realize i have watched until 15 episodes and its gonna end soon. It doesn’t matter for me how the ending is, whether sad os happy, as long as I know they were a moment that they were very happy together! Their love is just so deep and symbolic!

Lo Dec 26 2021 11:08 am Duk Im's character's annoys me on episodes 13 and up. I don't understand her anymore

Sandra Hagan Dec 26 2021 10:48 am The best series I’ve seen. Blending all areas from script to execution is outstanding. The acting pulls you in and keeps you there. Epic! I appreciate everyone’s hard work making this available for us!

Belle Dec 26 2021 7:29 am If this drama goes like what really happened historically, then this drama will having a bad (or sad) ending. I’m not ready for this to happen.

Adahl Dec 26 2021 6:51 am Because of this drama i have search the historical of Joseon King. Its a great drama ever!

donah mae alegado Dec 26 2021 6:34 am Truly a great drama this year! this drama deserves award!!!im so inlove with lee joon ho's acting as well as lee so young... they really nailed it! i love their chemistry.. im so excited for the final episode nextweek! huhu 1week of waiting. againn..... super duper excited that seo duk im finally accepts the king and become his concubine❤️❤️??

Joy Dec 26 2021 6:16 am I think this drama need to get expended at least to 20 épisodes Aldo i think the writer should go deeper into the justification of every décision made by the caracters like why dok im strong rejection of the king and how his mother send dok il back to the palace as the New concubine slave's i feel like thé drama focused too much on the king love story Anyway this is thé best drama i've watched this year Lee jun ho was Amazing i Hope We Can get a least another 2 épisodes

klaudia Dec 26 2021 5:49 am @Brittany

2. Hong Deoks sister died..nobody kills her.

3.She was angry because he knew that the court ladies were held but he was waiting for Hong Deok-Ro to confess that he did that becauce he was his childhood friend. Despite i also think that she was way too cruel for him. He always been for her, always help her. She| is a little anoying imo. But still love this drama.

I hope You understand my explanation:)

Felicity Benjamin Dec 26 2021 5:37 am Absolute beautiful story, the cast chosen did an excellent job, lead roles exceptional..

klaudia Dec 26 2021 5:35 am @Lilly the ratings are super high. You can also check on this page.

metho Dec 26 2021 5:23 am when is the last episode airing? can't wait :)

Stephanie Dec 26 2021 5:12 am This hysterical drama is chaotic in such an amazing way! This show has a lot of back and forth situations in the romance section but if you can’t understand why she didn’t want to be with him and why he kept trying and finally pushed her away then please don’t leave your negative dull comments. Plus the high ratings mean that alot of people are tuning in to watch it And they are releasing an extra 17th episode so they are doing amazing! Great work developing this show and thank you for your hard work on this! Fighting!!! :)

Aiat Dec 26 2021 3:52 am I don't get why there is only one kiss scene till now!

Baby Dec 26 2021 3:52 am I’m getting bored the frequent last episode

yunshuuuu Dec 26 2021 3:32 am This drama daebak! amazing acting amazing cinematography, amazing line scripts, deserve a lot awards

Na-Na Nah Nah Dec 26 2021 3:05 am She tells him she had never loved him and never thought of him as a man, that such a thing (she and him as man and woman) will never happen. He grabs and kissed her, and in a mere second she relaxed into his arms as everything she just uttered became lies which dissipates into the evening mist.

Yeah!! Ain't nuthin' "woke" here!!

Maricel Beltran Dec 26 2021 12:16 am i was hooked watching this Kdrama.. the acting was superb.. congratulations to the whole team..

Ilovethisdrama Dec 25 2021 11:32 pm Bravo and/or Bravo great drama she needed to be treated badly by his perspective wife to finally change her heart.

What a immature king to send away the person his loves only to fine out his mother forced her to come back.

Fighting!!!!!!

Bee Dec 25 2021 10:24 pm I love this kdrama, it’s full of everything. I think it’s so well done and although ep 13-15 had a lot of information and just one big slow burn I still really enjoyed. I’m excited for next weeks episodes, although I’m expecting some sad scenes I know there will be some happy romantic scenes as well. ML and FL have done so good in their roles and every actor has done amazing as well.

Lilly Dec 25 2021 8:30 pm The main actor is really good in every series he does but this damn series story is so slow and dragging totally confused me. It’s a waste.. the worse historical drama I’ve ever watch. No wonder the rating is poor

Brittany Dec 25 2021 6:38 pm I started off loving this drama.. but the last few episodes had me a bit confused..

I feel like ever since the kind passed away and 3 years went by, I lost track of the story and what was going on. Everything feels a bit rushed to me and unexplained..

1. What exactly was Hong Deoks scheming, and why did he take all those court ladies? I know he wanted someone to plant evidence to blame the queen, but why did he take all of them?

2. What happened to Hong Deoks sister? Was she actually ill and died, or did someone murder her?

3. At first I understood Why Deok Im didn't want to be a concubine. She said she didn't want to lose herself and that's not the life she wanted. I also remember the episode when she confessed that to the king. However.. I don't understand why she got so mean and nasty with him. Saying he decieved her and fighting with him, not asking him for help, stubborn and leaving the palace. Telling him she doesn't love him or see him as a man. I don't understand where all this negative emotions are coming from all of the sudden. Cause before he was King, she was always there for him and helping him. It just doesn't make sense to me.

If anyone can explain this better for me to understand, or want to share your thoughts and opinions with me, please do!

....?? Dec 25 2021 6:08 pm @young the queen is dead. maybe out of mental illness or depression sth like that but her brother thinks someone killed her.I'm referring to Hong deok sister,and San only married her recently because of queen dowager

....?? Dec 25 2021 5:55 pm why does it feels like they are dragging this "mere court lady scene".my phone almost fell when San dragged duk im to kiss her.just surprised, I felt like it should have happened earlier

Yoong Dec 25 2021 5:15 pm @Aiat yes actually Yi San was already married to Queen Hyoui since they were children. But the drama doesn't show the queen at all and that's kinda confusing

Aiat Dec 25 2021 1:45 pm Please can someone answer me!! 1.did 3 years passed since the king died? 2.if yi san is asking deok im to be his concubine, does it means that he is already married? (To a "queen")

olivia Dec 25 2021 11:03 am itss tew good

nari Dec 25 2021 8:32 am this drama is so beautifulll the scenery the chemistry the emotional scenes. just top notch!

Nana Dec 25 2021 12:31 am I had no expectation when I started watching this, but wow I was totally blown away by it. This drama is pure addiction. The leads' chemistry is off the charts. Their chemistry is insane, the best I've seen in a long time.

melissa Dec 21 2021 3:54 am @graciee: i doubt that neither of junho or seyoung will receive daesang,, still for me nam goong min did really best at the veil. he even build up his body insanely.

Me Dec 20 2021 6:00 pm As a person who doesnt enjoy Saeguks I'm not sure why this drama is sooo appealing. It's just sooooogood. I'm glad I decided to checked it out. Whoo the chemistry is SIZZLING

graciee Dec 20 2021 3:19 pm If LSY and LJH do not each receive a Daesang, Top Excellence or at least best couple awards, I will be so disappointed. Have been rooting for this drama since Day 1, and a little sad that it’s almost ending.

Although there aren’t many romance scenes that we may have hoped, the delivery of the intense emotions between LSY and LJH give the sense that it’s a longing sort of love but because of conventions during that time, they aren’t able to satisfy us. So when they finally do get together, it will be bittersweet, but relieving that they finally got there in the end.

As for the rest of the cast, KH for Best New Actor, JHJ for Best Supporting Actress, LDH for Golden Acting.

CleanSweepforRedSleeve

Zahid Dec 20 2021 12:32 pm I don't think jung back is died. He just banned from the country. I think the best character ever is queen jungsoon. She not takes anyone side, and she is the real support, savoir of yisan, gorgeous too. BTW i think this drama is little bored, slow. Lack of goosebumps scene/sword fighting scene (lack of goosebump background music too) First I watch this because of junho, and I want to last until the moment yisan know that duk im is the girl he met past years ago. Now I just want to know the ending.

Farhanum Dec 20 2021 9:42 am So many part that make our viewers sad .Episode 12 make me feel crying a lot when part Princess Hwawan and Royal Secretary Jung Baek-Ik need to separate and in that part I just know Jung Baek-Ik is the adopted child of Princess Hwawan and Jung Baek-Ik needs to leave his adoptive mother makes me cry and add in the previous part Yi-San's grandfather that is King Youngjo died in Yi-San's lap after giving his last will .

However at the end of episode 12 there is a part that makes me feel overwhelmed because finally Yi-San can express his heart to propose to Deok-Im as his wife makes me a little happy and I hope Deok-Im accepts the proposal because I want see them happy together.

I don't want this story to end with a sad ending like the old story of Yi San which was aired in 2007 .The drama ends with a sad ending.

I hope in the end, Jung Bae-Ik can return to his adoptive mother. I want Yi-San and Deok-Im to have a happy ending. Many stories also have pure value. she is willing to take Bae-Ik as her adopted child and Princess Hwawan has taken good care of Bae-Ik here showing the value of an adoptive mother’s love for her adopted child.

This is the best drama .

Aiat Dec 19 2021 4:36 pm There is something I didn't understand. In the last episode, after the king has died، three(3) years passed?

karen Dec 19 2021 4:05 pm what happened to princess hwahwan's son in the latest episode? did he die?

mithzy Dec 19 2021 5:51 am Okay, lets start with the negative. Sometimes the story telling is slow, I feel like there are some useless scenes here and there. And the other part I'm slightly disappointed is that there isn't enough screen time for the leads to be together, especially in the latest episodes. We have seen 12/16 episodes and still haven't even seen a proper kiss, or a real heart to heart conversation about their honest feelings and that's slightly disappointing, for me. But that's all the negative feedback I have about this drama.

Then all the positive. The general story is really interesting. The concerns Deok Im has about becoming a concubine is very relatable, who would want to share the person they love with others. Also I like it that she is really smart and and strong and has her own opinions on life. Which brings me to my second point, I like most of the characters a lot. I found the old king and queen very interesting. And the WOW of this show is definitely the acting, all of the main actors and actresses are doing an absolutely great job in acting! I have a soft spot for Junho and may be biased but I think he deserves an award for this show! The way he can act out all the different emotions his character is feeling, it's amazing!

elle kim Dec 19 2021 12:30 am 'I want to make family with you' sounds so sincere and can be the best proposal ever. Gosh so romantic yet realistic.

NatLee Dec 19 2021 12:22 am The chemistry between the two leads is just off the charts!!! They are sooooo good! Their chemistry along with their phenomenal acting is the perfect combo to portray this well-written, well-paced drama. Was never a huge fan of historical KDramas but my gosh this drama is the Ultimate Exception!!!!! The was the cast (especially the two leads) express their emotions is amazing. It is that good! Kudos to the whole cast and the production crew for this amazing drama!!!

Mark Dec 19 2021 12:20 am Hands down the best historical drama in 2021. Usually, this type of drama gets bored after the first few episodes but this one seriously catch me. The plot, the setting, the characters, the actors/actresses, the acting are all exceptional.

Hyowon Dec 18 2021 11:03 pm In the last episode I cried twice. The first time was during the last interaction between Hwawan and his foster son. His screentime was very limited and he didn't have any impactful role in this series, but somehow he has left a deep impression in me. His air of tranquility captivated me so much. I honestly hope he gets more screentime in the series. He seems clever and resourceful, always thinks far ahead before planning or scheming something, unlike his rash mother. Unfortunately, he died just like that.

The second was when the king saw his son, Crown Prince Sado, during the last moment of his life. When he said, “See, I fulfilled my promise, you brat.” And the way Sado nodded at him, as if satisfied and welcoming his father to the other world. I believe the late king lived a life full of regrets. He killed all the people dear to him, his son, his wife. Now he joins them in the afterlife.

I guess the remaining 4 episodes will show how Hong Deok-Ro slowly changes (actually he has been wicked and petty all this time) into the man he hates, the previous Second State Councilor. From the preview we can see he had brought his sister for Queen candidacy, just like he had hoped all this time. I'm waiting for the truth to be revealed, that the one who saved San all this time is not him, but Deok-Im all along. There's also Head Court Lady Jo's niece. Still so many enemies hiding in the dark.

AnaGrace Dec 18 2021 8:43 pm Dont mind her/him just enjoy the drama.

Dutchess Dec 18 2021 8:31 pm So out of more than 100 positive and good comments, there's one hater who spread his negativity in here @raiki????

raiki Dec 18 2021 6:36 pm I'm going to wait for this one to finish and watch the ending. I think LJH is a really good actor, but this drama is boring. There isn't any chemistry between him and the female lead. If the storyline was good, I could ignore the lack of chemistry but something is missing in this storytelling.

Reenie Dec 18 2021 2:39 pm Verry good drama, but why do they only put songs at the end of episodes? Like it could be cool if we could hear more songs in the middle of episodes too

Farhanum Dec 17 2021 11:28 pm This is a good drama .I can add to my favourite list drama.

Hyowon Dec 17 2021 10:03 pm I think the last episode (Ep11) needs to be applauded. I was amazed by the intensity of all casts' acting. It was a stellar performance. They all speak through their gazes, their eyes, and even through the slightest movements and gestures.

I honestly got goosebumps when the Queen was mad at Princess Hwawan. Her eyes truly tell Hwawan not to mess with the wrong person. She is someone to be feared. Her charisma is no joke. She remains passive most of the time, but takes action when she thinks she'll benefit from it. It's a calculative persona, but that's what politics truly is.

And I really hope the king realizes in his sane state of mind, how much San loves him and respects him, not only as a king but as his grandfather. I'm touched by San's scolding to Hong Deok-Ro and his speech in front of the king.

Unfortunately, Head Court Lady Jo now has no need for Deok-Im so her life can be in danger due to all the secrets she now knows. Deok-Im has been involved too deeply in Court politics. Too deep and too much for a maid.

Keakea Dec 17 2021 4:11 pm This needs more attention.... this drama is amazing... the FL may not have breath taking features but she is beautiful... she is very talented and she mastered this role I must say. I know she does her roles very well and she proved it again in this drama.. I am still waiting for her to become concubine though,... she is a great actress I must say and he does well everytime, I'm disappointed that this has not gotten the attention it needs.. ? I hope that the last episodes will get higher ratings ?. Let's not talk about the male lead. He has mastered his emotions for every scene, I specifically love the emotions he displays when he is with the female lead... his emotions captured my heart, his glance, mood, everything is on point.. he acts like he's been a witness to this event same with the FL. The Kings acting is on point. the entire cast is just amazing.. this is the first time I feel emotionally attached to a KDRAMA. I don't want to see the ending just yet I want this drama to continue.. I wanna see life after this battle is won.. I will break down into tears once this drama ends. ?

bob h Dec 17 2021 2:53 pm one thing I like is the lead actress is not a cut out beauty, she is not at all bad looking just not the normal beauty they usually use. refreshing.

VenusKim Dec 17 2021 12:12 pm Please make it a happy ending...? Saranghae❣

lovelykdraamafan Dec 17 2021 9:27 am I think this will have a happy ending. In history, king jeongjo loved only one woman and that was Duk-Im, her concubine. Sadly, she died of liver cancer by the age of 35 or up something, while the king died at his 40's.

This was only the live action of their actual love story, so no need to overthink, I suggest. Hahahah

MDV Dec 16 2021 10:17 am In history uibin song died because of liver cancer they're relationship did not last long but in the kings epithap he said that uibin song is only women he loves among he's wives so maybe this will have a good ending hehe

K Dec 16 2021 1:27 am Make it happy ending plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz cuz I really want happy ending though the real history is sad .plzzzz

Happy98 Dec 14 2021 5:10 am Idk how many time both main characters almost died in this drama. I can only hope they'll be survive until the end

Jashik Dec 13 2021 1:41 pm Please make it happy ending ?

Andini Dec 12 2021 9:25 pm Please don't have a sad ending, pleasee!!! ㅠㅠ

Bel Dec 12 2021 8:34 am The chemistry between Junho and Seyoung is insane!❤️❤️❤️ This drama is a gem.

GG Dec 11 2021 11:38 pm Really hooked up with this drama. The way LJH & LSY played thier role was outstanding. The storyline & the soundtrack also. my heart warm and fluttering watching this drama. Love to see the way the crown prince and duk im protect & got their back each other. Happy ending pleasee ❤

Hannah Dec 11 2021 11:09 pm I love this show so bad ?❤. Aside from mr. queen this historical drama is not like any other dramas that after 2 or 4 episodes gets boring. Their chemistry is just superb. Junho and seyoung are great actors. Their love storyline even the politics side story si sooo good. It's not cringey, the female lead character is strong and has sense she's not like other female lead that is trying to be cute, weakling, airhead stupid cringey dumb. Highly recommended drama ?❤

Mi Dec 11 2021 10:17 am Hopefully this drama can get many awards because this drama is so great ???

lovelykdraamafan Dec 11 2021 10:07 am I got cringe on the the first two episodes but I still decided to continue this and thankfully it really become good and exciting as you go on. It was also realistic, no overdrama or almost fantasy for the main lead casts unlike in other dramas that has too powerful and strong male lead who beats up hundreds of enemies so fast. Also, the ML and FL here were protecting each other in their own different ways making them both loveable and standout in the drama.. I am just so done with knight and shining armor thing who would always protect a weak FL dude. I always waiting up for the scenes of seyoung and junho and fleez gorlll huwag na kasi indenial, You Likeed Him Too! Just get married! Lol.

I just wished one thing, please make the whole drama focus primarly on King Jeongjo and Royal Concubine Seuk Bin love story. Just give us the happy ending they deserved. ( Well, they really got the happy ending but sad they died too early. I got hooked up so yeah I did some research about the real life king and concubine, and guess what, I found out that King Jeongjo did really love only one woman until his death and that was his concubine Sek Bin :)))

Aiat Dec 11 2021 5:08 am I don't think that 17 episodes are enough for the things i wish to see.. their kisses, him getting married to the queen and her (see young) getting jealous while he is loyal to her. Then she becoming his concubine... I just don't want it to finish ?

Darli Dec 10 2021 5:08 am I hope this drama will have happy end... the most flutterin couple this year. Hello director ….Pls give us happy ending cos I want to happy watching screen time . Now a day our life is a lot of suffering so pls fill up our wish , thank you

Kdrama Dec 10 2021 4:34 am Red Sleeve day!

Carmen Dec 09 2021 10:51 pm Tgif!!!

Gwen Dec 08 2021 4:59 pm I just wants to answer Mia's question.

Queen Jungsoon is ascend the throne which mean she replace the Queen's pass (who died before, the first wife or the first queen) If queen died ect, the second wife or the highest caste will replace 'em) and concubine also had caste or tiers.

Mia Dec 08 2021 10:02 am I love this drama but I have a question. Is Queen jungsoon d King's wife?cause I thought it was consort yeong or was she just his concubine. I'm in d eight episode but I still don't fully understand d royal family tree.

sam Dec 07 2021 9:37 pm so far the drama is very good to me this will be my favorite of all the drama of 2021, I hope they show us more affection to each other for the rest of all the remining episode, they have a strong chemistry to...

ship junho with se young Dec 07 2021 9:10 pm anyone know where to read the novel? or could someone tell the ending in the novel?

shenkez Dec 07 2021 5:10 pm This drama is nice, it reminds me of historical dramas like Jewel in the palace and yisan. The storyline is catchy, and the supporting characters were developed to an extent. Easily the best historical drama in 2021.

TCM Dec 06 2021 3:01 pm Such a beautiful drama. I love the King's humor he always makes me laughs. Looking forward to amazing episodes to come!

Mysunshin3 Dec 06 2021 10:39 am finally they remember their precious childhood meeting. wait I'm reminded of drama One the Woman who remembers their first meeting too. and the other drama remembers their One Stand Night lol. Fighting Redsleeve till 15% viewers rating

Lameez Dec 05 2021 9:45 pm I never leave comments on a kdrama but this show has hooked me ? I love it so much and the actors are amazing! I hope it has a happy ending ❤️❤️

Ismael Hayes Dec 05 2021 11:57 am To be fair, this drama is based on the novel. So you shouldn't consider this to have the same romantic play as in Yi San(2007).

Jeonjo's political battle with the Noron is very important due to his willingness to reform the government and the country. Lady Sung's relationship with him is more about her trust and commitment to serving him as a damo(palace lady cop) than just an ordinary daydreaming court lady.

Jeonjo and Lady Sung were already happily together, but the contention between them and the political intrigue in the palace was too great to ignore. That's why this drama is 16 episodes. Giving a different take on their relationship than the Lee Seo Jin/Han Jimin version that is still one of my favorite kdramas of all time. Junho and Lee Seyoung are doing fine, but my only issue is how Yeonjo portrayed here.

Hanie Dec 05 2021 5:33 am I am very inlove with this drama! Best Historical drama for 2021 for me, the chemistry of Junho and Seeyoung is so lit that I am very excited of their scene together that I am smiling the whole time I am watching this drama ????

Kdrama fan Dec 05 2021 2:45 am The drama genre is misleading. This drama was based the novel the redsleeve and real love story of jeongjo (king ) and deokim (court lady) . But this drama focus too much on political topics and other characters their actions more than the main character love story . The drama claims to be based on the novel love story but it's regular historicial kdrama where crown prince fights for the throne and villans against it . Very disappointing. If you are fan of regular historicial kdrama where crown prince and other fight for throne watch it . If you are fan of the novel , real love story of king and court lady avoid this drama.its very slow and boring

Rot Dec 05 2021 1:09 am Ep 8 was good that i viewed it twice, the king was good and so as the rest

Rose Dec 04 2021 2:30 pm I hope it will be like Moon Embracing the Sun an historical.drama that will tear your heart and will give ur hearts desires, happy ending?

Rose Dec 04 2021 2:27 pm I hope it will.be a happy ending but the thing is she is a court lady will.it be possible for her to marry the king and not be a concubine It's so heart breaking if they both love each other but she will not the legal wife. Since it's a fiction i hope the writer will.give us a happy ending if it's so it will really have a high ratings and a drama to keep and will be remembered and endorse to kdrama fanatics

ZGNEIL Dec 04 2021 5:33 am Episode 7 its the Prince's bodyguard for me

Lee Jun-Ho ????????

Wowww Dec 04 2021 1:33 am I discovered this drama last week and binge watched all available episodes now I'm joining in the wait. I wish I waited for it to finish airing. Its So So Good! I wanna cry because I haven't watched any good KDRAMAS since earlier this year.

oppa Dec 03 2021 5:16 pm Im not really a fan of historical drama, but this one is really good.

Eunice Dec 03 2021 4:27 pm This drama is so good and the only series I’m watching along with Melancholia which is also an amazing and heart fluttering drama. Both are worth the watch!

Eunice Millare Dec 02 2021 8:07 am The story is a good combination of romantic scenes to suspence to funny scenes. I hope that this will an ill fated love story, perhaps there will be no death among the 2 main character

Swift Dec 01 2021 7:24 pm Ugghhh This drama is so Perfect? its a torture to wait for every eps? all the chemistry and the acting as so perfect perfect funny scene, sexy scene, romantic scene

and I never know JunHo can act sooooo gooodddd even his eyes ‘act’ (which I love when actors can ❤️) I am blessed ❤️ Best Saeguk Drama Of The Year I haven’t been so infested in saeguk since the moon that embraces the sun

TRS Fighting Dec 01 2021 10:27 am This show has got potential to reach and even surpass 15% ratings lol, i am looking forward to the "dance" when they do xD

dil Dec 01 2021 2:51 am I'm so confused why head court lady jo take a liking and encouraging duk im to be closer to san if she disliked him that much??

Fadhila fasya Dec 01 2021 1:47 am hong deuk ro is a suspicious character

Twinnie_gennie Nov 30 2021 8:10 pm This is a tear jerker drama. I think I'll cry so hard for this drama because I just read the history. This is an ill-fated love story.

Reliant Nov 30 2021 1:39 pm Ending of episode 5 is what hooked me. That scene between the King and the Crown Prince and then the scene between him and Deok-Im... wow that was great writing

YukiChan Nov 30 2021 8:08 am It's not that jo seung hee. Jo Seung Hee is a rookie actress who is starring in this drama as her debut...

Lulu Nov 29 2021 10:39 pm The best so far love how natural Junho and Lee Se Young are. Omg I can see that Junho will have a saeguk drama again cause of his great acting. The latest episode tho just bath together can't they

Twinnie_gennie Nov 29 2021 9:27 pm @Aiat I think he's a bad character based on what was portrayed last episode he doesn't want anyone would end up with Crown Prince except for his sister.

Kim Nov 29 2021 9:27 pm omg their stares at the bath tub scene is so intense love their chemistry! the rating is getting higher n higher hopefully it will reach two digits next week

M Nov 29 2021 7:27 am Worth watching

Guilty_pleasure Nov 28 2021 10:11 pm Wonderful Drama. Actually I rather worry when its aired in mbc. As what often happens, mbc sometimes delay one or two episodes of drama for airing another show (sport etc)

@Aiat : you can watch "Yi san - The wind of the palace" to know his character. The plots there is similar with this drama

Aiat Nov 28 2021 5:11 pm I really wish to know if Hong Deok-Ro is good or bad person..

Myr Nov 28 2021 10:04 am Im in love with this drama. Always looking forward for every elisode.

Wasabi Nov 27 2021 10:18 pm I'm really love this drama, 2 leads of film is very good performance. Can't wait for watching, can I watch film everyday

Happy98 Nov 27 2021 4:01 pm I love their chemistry. I can see they couldn't resist their laugh and keep smiling in some scene but it's okay i love it. In the real story she absolutely could die from the first episode with her behavior but since this is a drama, the way their show emotions touch me.

Diz Nov 27 2021 3:37 pm I am getting so fed up with the gyeomsaseo and his obsessiveness...I mean good writing and great show but he is bout to cause some Drama!!!! Love this...this, Happiness (so good), King's Affection (which I didn't think I'd be into be LOVE it) and Inspector and Joy are my top jams right now!!

Guilty_pleasure Nov 27 2021 7:55 am I really like it Very much !!

ElleK Nov 27 2021 1:45 am wow San and Cristina Yang totally in sync ??

mars Nov 26 2021 8:21 pm This is the best drama I have watched in years. I usually watch kdramas just for the romance but this time, even the politicking is entertaining.The leads' acting is phenomenal. Just watch it if you haven't already

karen Nov 26 2021 6:29 pm both leads acting really top notch

Raiki Nov 26 2021 3:16 pm Adore LJH, but I can't get into this one. There isn't any chemistry between the two leads and the story is boring. I will try a few more episodes before dropping it permanently.

peppa Nov 26 2021 9:54 am This is the drama. The storyline, actors, couple, and of course the chemistry between them is the Best. I really love how lee junho and lee seyoung portraying their characters elegantly and deeply. Soon-to-be my favorite drama????? Also, historical drama is my favorite.

anon Nov 25 2021 6:17 pm lee seyoung's so pretty in hanbok! their chem is no joke too can't wait for the romance development uWu

Anonymous Nov 25 2021 10:00 am This drama is so fun and sweet...and full of Curiosity..cant wait for next episode ?

haje Nov 25 2021 6:14 am this is so funnn??

Sandy Nov 25 2021 1:54 am Such a wonderful drama so far. I couldn’t wait for the next episodes. Actors are all great acting wise and the chemistry between the 2 leading characters is solid.

Yel1406 Nov 24 2021 8:32 pm Im inlove with this drama.The plot is superb!Cant wait for the next episode.

Joyette Nov 24 2021 2:08 am I love both leads separately and I am glad they click together in this drama. Seriously Lee Se Young needs to be recognized as a good actress, saw her first in Hwayugi, she did well in Dr. John and now this. Junho is well, a sight for sore eyes, as akways. Such a breather from stressful ongoing dramas with zombies and monsters etc just saying ?

Dolce Nov 23 2021 9:58 pm I love this kdrama so much, The main leads are fun to watch I keep on repeating the episodes for a detailed look. The scenes with the main leads are entertaining. The pacing of the events is good. Lee Joon Ho has always been my favourite because of his acting . I will never tire of his screen presence.Lee Se Young , you are rocking your role Girl!

withjoyfulsenescence Nov 23 2021 2:21 am I kinda thought they will drag the whole mistaken identity for a bit more until they are an item or something. I kinda feel that it might be more interesting that way. But anyway, I'm still enjoying it... :)

Eunice Nov 22 2021 7:50 pm This series is a must watch. The female lead character is truly a great actress and the chemistry between her and the male lead is undeniably awesome.

... Nov 22 2021 4:16 pm Can't wait for the next episode !!!!

Kdramaholic Nov 22 2021 4:13 pm Suddenly missing the moon embracing the sun, jang ok jung.. because this drama has the old saeguk kdrama vibes

Heaven4ever Nov 22 2021 3:37 pm can they beat the Yi San series before?

Carmen Nov 22 2021 1:11 am I'm a huge fan of Junho since I first saw him in Rain or Shine. I had doubts if he'd fit the Crown Prince/King role. He is so good in The Red Sleeve. I didn't realize Lee Se-Young could be hilarious. There were scenes I'd laugh out loud and very few actors can manage that.

upi Nov 21 2021 11:33 pm mAny start thinking that DeokIm & DeokRo are sibling, but what i'm sure about is DeokRo is up into something and that's not good or not traditional hero's thing..

upi Nov 21 2021 10:57 pm many start to believe DeokRo-DeokIm are siblings, but i believe DeokRo is up into something and that's not good.. we can't trust his face now..

Twinnie_gennie Nov 21 2021 10:24 pm Other dramas I watched right now are stressing me out Jirisan, Now, We Are Breaking Up, Melancholia & Happiness. I just gave this series a try coz' I'm really a fan of Lee Se Young but watching this I fell in love with JunHo. I gave it a try on first episode then I got hooked up now I'm on the latest this is my 6th ongoing drama that I'm currently watching this month.

Female_human Nov 21 2021 2:06 pm Junho's acting got so so so much better than when he was in Wok of Love. Lee Se Young's line when she deliver scenes with some comedy was spot on. I like the comedy scenes here and it's not cringy. The premise of the story is basic but they can deliver it nicely so far (ep.4)

karen Nov 21 2021 7:44 am i think the second male lead is the female lead brother

karen Nov 21 2021 7:43 am i think hong deok ro is her brother

Darienne Flint Nov 21 2021 6:55 am Fantastic storyline, great performance by the two lead actors well directed captures true essence of historical drama, makes it believable. Looking forward seeing the rest of episodes .... fan from Australia ...

Xxka Nov 21 2021 5:45 am I think HyunBin is her brother.

han Nov 20 2021 10:22 pm im really not into historical dramas but this one is so good! i love the plot plus the chemistry between the leads is just <333 this makes me look forward to weekends!

Ain Nov 20 2021 10:13 am What if.....Hong DokRo is Sung DeokIm older brother? Ahaaa gotchu director nim? but first lets make this as pure assumption and "joke"

Hyowon Nov 20 2021 1:23 am I really love the lighting and editing this drama uses. It makes everything looks dreamy and has the quality of a movie. Tbh, I'm not a fan for both lead actors, but somehow I find the story quite enjoyable. I love historical dramas that are based on real characters.

I'm quite puzzled with some characters (the King, Head Court Lady Jo) because they seem to be in a gray area and I've yet to figure out their real motives behind their somehow absurd actions. I love the light comedy, I think the amount is just right. Lee Se-young's gestures are so natural as if she was just born funny and clumsy like Deok-Im. Can't imagine someone else playing this character.

Anyway, I look forward to the development of the story. At first I don't really like Lee Se-young's visual, I don't really like her jawline and lower part of face (just my personal preference, please don't attack me) but the more I watch the more I feel her grace and beauty. It's just one of a kind. She looks plain at first sight but the more we see her the more she exudes the aura of grace and elegance. Honestly she fits more with the character of a princess than Hwa-wan who has a face that is too antagonistic and make it too obvious that she's the bad guy here.

P.S. I kinda like Hwawan's foster son. He looks calm and intelligent. I hope there's a development where he switches side and become Crown Prince's ally instead. And I dislike Crown Prince's lecturer (if he's the 2nd male lead, I'm glad I won't develop SLS because I dislike him too much), he's too ambitious for his own good and has developed a very bad mindset, plus he's way too shady for my taste.

Wasabi Nov 20 2021 12:34 am Really good drama, i wait to watch film everyday

littlepinky Nov 19 2021 9:34 pm the more i crave for the next episode after watching they finally met after ....when Deok Im found the real Crown Prince..is the lecturer...

Anne Nov 19 2021 5:44 pm Interesting kdrama, I will wait for the new update episodes. Can't wait ?

Anne Nov 19 2021 5:42 pm Very nice drama

tina Nov 19 2021 4:05 pm lee se young is always look pretty and elegant in hanbok love her acting in here too her character is relatable, wanting to have freedom while working in the palace can't wait for the romantic development between her and lee san uWu

dorkin Nov 18 2021 6:19 am never enjoyed any of the dramas with lee se young, not sure if it is because of the stories or the actress. lets hope this latest would break that spell.

Abimbola Nov 18 2021 2:10 am She's over acting

marie Nov 16 2021 5:38 pm I love Lee Se Young! So glad she's back with a historical drama! Very superb performance from "The Crown Clown" and she's so beautiful and elegant in hanbok :')

Aella Van Song Nov 16 2021 4:36 pm I watch this drama because of Seyoung, no regrets, it is soooo good, manifesting for a happy ending.

Fadhila fasya Nov 16 2021 8:49 am the posters are so tender and pretty that it intrigued me to watch, so far I like it. although this is historical mello, the comedy is still funny and seamless, doesn't feel out of place. I also like that the characters were based on real historical figure

mary_sure Nov 16 2021 1:26 am @Yukichan agree with you. whoever know lee se young , that is her real self. kind of amusing looking her act sincerely. the interaction of crown prince and court lady Deom Im also very cutee.

Aliainnesghazlan Nov 15 2021 7:00 am Started off good but please don't go into the direction of the Lee San, Wind of the palace as there were a tragic ending. I hope this one will be lighter and director-nim will consider viewers "happy ending" plot .

YukiChan Nov 15 2021 2:02 am @Kay It's not over but comical. In acting it is necessary when needed. Se Young is able to carry it without being awkward. It's a character made for her. Looks like you don't know anything

Mina Nov 14 2021 9:07 am I really love it...that was so good .. has great actor too..can't wait for next week

Rot Nov 14 2021 4:51 am Nice start, for this drama, only 2 ep, but i enjoyed both of them twice already. MBC has a better one this time. Well, that's from my perspective.

Kay Nov 14 2021 4:44 am Lee Se-Young acting in the second epsode is a little over. But the child actors are so good.

Kay Nov 14 2021 4:41 am I think Lee Se-Young's acting is too bad in the second episode she acts a little over. But the child actors are so good and congratulations to both.

dee Nov 14 2021 3:46 am I feel like ending is going be sad :') Enjoying the drama so far though. Better than I expected !!

Mallang Nov 13 2021 9:24 am The first episode is completely sooo finee. This is my first sageuk romance drama that I think I will continue to watch. Not a sageuk lovers anyway. Love to see Kang Mal Geum after Missing: The Other Side, and surely the child actors are good, too. Anw I think little Lee San is so similar to Uju from Hospital Playlist ^^. Looking forward to Junho and Seyoung's scenes.

Hong Duk Ro is suspicious ...

rice Nov 13 2021 4:34 am @BB both actual history and the original novel had a tragic ending so… :/

GL Nov 12 2021 7:09 pm I watched the first episode and wow, I think I’m going to really enjoy this drama series. The lighting, scenery and directing was absolutely stunning and breathtaking. Kid actors did a really good job in starting the story. The ending scene of Ep 1… wow, just wow.

rae Nov 10 2021 2:46 pm @Asywad ahhh i see thank u for replying! hehe yuppp def still waiting patiently. hopefully the rating will do well! ??

BB Nov 10 2021 2:44 am Why do I feel like it will have a sad ending ?. But hopefully it doesn't ??

Asywad Nov 07 2021 2:34 am Can't wait to watch Lee Junho and Lee See Young as a couple in this kdrama ^_^

@rae, the drama has been postponed to 12th November because of the baseball match on d 5th of November. But it's still worth to wait. Another 5 days more to go! ^_^

Snow Nov 07 2021 2:23 am Love this cute couple ~Lee Junho and Lee See Young ^_^ Hopefully this drama will get a great ranking.... Looking forward to watch Junho on d small screen as this is his first kdrama after he discharged from military service early this year. Junho, fighting! ^_^

rae Nov 06 2021 7:52 am wait im confused wasn't it supposed to be airing on 5 nov? why is now say 12 nov what happened

Guilty_pleasure Nov 03 2021 5:19 am I'm so excited watching Lee Se Young in saeguk drama. She looks cold, misterious, calm, elegant and adorable. She never overacting and her mimic never looks blank. Really likeable and when she smile , she looks so sincere, cute but misterous at the same time.

mae Oct 28 2021 3:25 am I'm excited for this drama! I don't know why but after reading the sypnosis and saw lee se-young aka Sung Deok-Im's smiling face. i burst up laughing. When you don't want to be a concubine and end up being one *insert smiley face*

Meungfox94 Oct 22 2021 5:54 pm Anybody know, how many episode for this drama?

Shairli Oct 09 2021 7:30 am Saeguk drama never fails to entice me. Looking forward!

Mark Oct 08 2021 6:05 am Looking forward to see Lee Se-Young & Junho. Nice!

Callmeroo_sky Oct 04 2021 11:38 pm Im waiting this drama patiently for our Junho!?

Ranjana Gupta Oct 01 2021 8:11 am Can't wait to see Junho oppa??

bibi Sep 28 2021 3:06 pm aaaaa Se Young Eonnie hwaiting! been so longgg i miss her so much

Maddietoyo Sep 22 2021 9:54 am i'll be waiting for this i really loved lee se young. <3

tasha aishat Sep 21 2021 2:12 pm I hope this drama is not a short series…..

Gia Sep 18 2021 6:24 pm I am so looking forward to this show because I adore Lee Se Young! She's an amazing actress and Joon Ho oppa is a great actor. I think these two will light the screen in fire with chemistry. I can't wait ?

potata Sep 18 2021 8:26 am Thank goodness Park Haesoo declined. It might be disappointing seeing her pair up with Lee Junho (because ATM I do not like her acting skills - esp. on My Shy Boss drama) (and prolly because I'm a seyoung fan)

Anyway, I def would look forward to watching this!!!!!!! Please make Han Jimin proud, Seyoung!!!

Mellow Sep 02 2021 12:54 am Can't wait to see SeYoung and Junho together. They're already growing on me. I love the pairs.

Baemok Sep 01 2021 10:21 pm I really love Lee Se Young. She's so talented and underrated actress. I hope fans and all the directors can notice her talent! Give her support okay! ?

Abby Jul 17 2021 9:43 am Can't wait to watch junho in this drama!!!

Potata May 26 2021 9:23 am I sound toxic but I ship them already. I mean both of my favorite k actors are here!!!!!! Baby girl lee seyoung I am so happy for you!! More dramas pleaaaase

jiya May 19 2021 3:33 am Oh my god I am so happy See Young Unni is finally doing a romance drama. Absolutely can't wait to see her and Joon ho Oppa together. I loved him a lot in Manager Kim.... i think they'll look adorable together. ❤️

CKW May 17 2021 4:00 am MBC Wed-Thur 21:20 timeslot... why must it be that. It's a really bad timeslot for a public channel. Most dramas on MBC don't do well in this timeslot whatsoever. They barely even reach 5%.

Gembi May 14 2021 11:08 am Lee se Young is very talented. She always have great chemistry with older and younger actor. Lee jun ho is very talented actor. This will be a great drama. I hope the plot is excellent

JUNHO fan May 12 2021 8:52 am I love the cast I'm so excited for this drama! Especially Junho <3 he's not only a great singer but also a great actor <3<3

Wew May 12 2021 7:13 am Good pair...so long do not see se young did romance with partner...i have been waiting her for so long to do romance drama.

Arsnora May 11 2021 11:39 pm Perfect cast! Superb acting!!! I have been missing Lee Se Young, I like every single drama of her! Lee Junho is talented too. Definitely a must watch

Lorra Dec 10 2020 3:54 am Park Hyesu? I hope she accepts the role. She did an amazing job in Swing Kids as the tough and opportunistic yet caring Yang Pallae, I think she has the range to pill off any role after watching her latest movie, Samjin English Company Class. Looking forward to hearing more about the drama and casting.

jjjjas Jul 25 2020 3:34 pm i hope they hire yoo seungho again... so he can be crown prince again...and instead of sun.. he's lee san. LOL

Nora Jul 10 2020 8:43 pm Way to ruin a potentially good drama, how in the world do they cast ?? The actress here doesn't give me a strong vibe that is required for this drama, just why did they just go let's cast a random young pretty girl. Dont get me wrong but isn't the story about a woman becoming the queen and her long journey . I am so baffled

Nia Jul 02 2020 2:50 am Looking forward for this drama

Kyla Jun 29 2020 5:58 am I love her acting so much in Introverted Boss and Swing Kids!!! Please accept!

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