"Why do I feel as if I've been captivated? This attraction is so strange." -Choi Hui Jin, Queen In Hyun's Man

What are the odds of meeting someone who once lived during the Joseon period in present time? In real life, well, I doubt it. But in dramas and movies, at least, there is. I've watched a couple of time travel dramas lately, but I have been pleasantly surprised of the effect that Queen In Hyun's Man, a TVN drama which has started to air not too long ago, has in me. I've just watched up to the fourth episode so far and I must say that this is indeed a must-watch drama. I am amazed by how well the actors are suited for their roles and how good they are playing them. Aside from the story which is a catch in itself (I am a sucker for time travel plots BTW), I am more hooked by the OTP of Ji Hyun Woo and Yoo Inna, the lead actors of the drama. Yoo Inna plays as Choi Hui Jin, a model turned actress who is waiting for her first big break. She finally lands in her first big acting project in a historical drama as Queen In Hyun, a famous figure during the Joseon period of ancient Korea. Through this role, she meets Ji Hyun Woo, Kim Boong Do, a scholar and nobleman who lived some 300 years ago during the same period Queen in Hyun lived. He travels through a talisman which transports him to the present time and that's how his world and her world collides.

They are so adorable and cute together that I just can't help but smile from ear to ear. It has been a while since I last saw a drama this quirky and fun. I have mostly watched tearjerkers for the first half of the year, and although they were good dramas, I still have not picked my favorite rom con of the year. There were a few good dramas this year which have wrapped up already, a few good ones which are currently airing, and a number of highly anticipated ones which are yet to premiere, but I am already raising my two thumbs up for Queen In Hyun's Man as early as now. I did not expect to see how pleasant Ji Hyun Woo and Yoo Inna's combination would be. They're very refreshing to see on screen, and I have nothing but adoration for this couple. I am not exactly a fan of both actors and I have not followed all of their dramas and projects but I have developed a liking for both Yoo Inna and Ji Hyun Woo as individual actors. I have seen Yoo Inna only in Secret Garden and Best Love and Ji Hyun Woo in A Thousand Kisses, which I have not finished yet (laughs), but I was already convinced that both of them have great potential to become even better actors.

I like how Ji Hyun Woo is the prim and proper scholar who clashes with Yoo Inna's fun and quirky character. It's strange how they communicate because he is from the past while she lives in the now, but in a strange kind of way, the two of them connect, and it's a lovely connection of all sorts. It's kind of Kate and Leopold-ish with a mix of fluff and the right amount of squealing all over but in a really cute way. Ji Hyun Woo is amazingly brilliant (and...errrrr...handsome) as the all righteous nobleman who lives in 17th century Korea, and Yoo Inna, on the other hand, lives up to the easygoing and free-spirited role which people were able to originally associate of her in Secret Garden. They live 300 years apart, but through a talisman, they are able to meet and exchange stories. The budding actress is trying to make a name for herself at present time by acting out a part of history where he is involved, while he, on the other hand, is trying to find the answer of the mysteries of his time, including his death. I like this drama because it makes everything ordinary seem romantic—telephones, telephone booths, and everything! I may be an anti-fairytale heroine but I will give Queen In Hyun's Man a try. I like the longing, the waiting, and the hoping combined. The depth of the characters and mystery that surrounds each suits my palate. Ji Hyun Woo, well, I have just decided less than 30 minutes ago that I am going to be a fan. HAHA! I just love love love the quirkiness and the sincerity combined. It's really weird, but I think I like this kind of weirdness. I hope this feeling that the drama gives off stays with me until the very end. To sum it all up, I have nothing but praise for the plot, the actors, and the OTP. Did I just say the OTP? Oh yes, I did. HAHA! I love the OTP and I'm shipping them from this day on.

*The photos are not mine. All rights belong to their respective owners.

"Why do I feel as if I've been captivated? This attraction is so strange." -Choi Hui Jin, Queen In Hyun's Man

What are the odds of meeting someone who once lived during the Joseon period in present time? In real life, well, I doubt it. But in dramas and movies, at least, there is. I've watched a couple of time travel dramas lately, but I have been pleasantly surprised of the effect that Queen In Hyun's Man, a TVN drama which has started to air not too long ago, has in me. I've just watched up to the fourth episode so far and I must say that this is indeed a must-watch drama. I am amazed by how well the actors are suited for their roles and how good they are playing them. Aside from the story which is a catch in itself (I am a sucker for time travel plots BTW), I am more hooked by the OTP of Ji Hyun Woo and Yoo Inna, the lead actors of the drama. Yoo Inna plays as Choi Hui Jin, a model turned actress who is waiting for her first big break. She finally lands in her first big acting project in a historical drama as Queen In Hyun, a famous figure during the Joseon period of ancient Korea. Through this role, she meets Ji Hyun Woo, Kim Boong Do, a scholar and nobleman who lived some 300 years ago during the same period Queen in Hyun lived. He travels through a talisman which transports him to the present time and that's how his world and her world collides.

They are so adorable and cute together that I just can't help but smile from ear to ear. It has been a while since I last saw a drama this quirky and fun. I have mostly watched tearjerkers for the first half of the year, and although they were good dramas, I still have not picked my favorite rom con of the year. There were a few good dramas this year which have wrapped up already, a few good ones which are currently airing, and a number of highly anticipated ones which are yet to premiere, but I am already raising my two thumbs up for Queen In Hyun's Man as early as now. I did not expect to see how pleasant Ji Hyun Woo and Yoo Inna's combination would be. They're very refreshing to see on screen, and I have nothing but adoration for this couple. I am not exactly a fan of both actors and I have not followed all of their dramas and projects but I have developed a liking for both Yoo Inna and Ji Hyun Woo as individual actors. I have seen Yoo Inna only in Secret Garden and Best Love and Ji Hyun Woo in A Thousand Kisses, which I have not finished yet (laughs), but I was already convinced that both of them have great potential to become even better actors.

I like how Ji Hyun Woo is the prim and proper scholar who clashes with Yoo Inna's fun and quirky character. It's strange how they communicate because he is from the past while she lives in the now, but in a strange kind of way, the two of them connect, and it's a lovely connection of all sorts. It's kind of Kate and Leopold-ish with a mix of fluff and the right amount of squealing all over but in a really cute way. Ji Hyun Woo is amazingly brilliant (and...errrrr...handsome) as the all righteous nobleman who lives in 17th century Korea, and Yoo Inna, on the other hand, lives up to the easygoing and free-spirited role which people were able to originally associate of her in Secret Garden. They live 300 years apart, but through a talisman, they are able to meet and exchange stories. The budding actress is trying to make a name for herself at present time by acting out a part of history where he is involved, while he, on the other hand, is trying to find the answer of the mysteries of his time, including his death. I like this drama because it makes everything ordinary seem romantic—telephones, telephone booths, and everything! I may be an anti-fairytale heroine but I will give Queen In Hyun's Man a try. I like the longing, the waiting, and the hoping combined. The depth of the characters and mystery that surrounds each suits my palate. Ji Hyun Woo, well, I have just decided less than 30 minutes ago that I am going to be a fan. HAHA! I just love love love the quirkiness and the sincerity combined. It's really weird, but I think I like this kind of weirdness. I hope this feeling that the drama gives off stays with me until the very end. To sum it all up, I have nothing but praise for the plot, the actors, and the OTP. Did I just say the OTP? Oh yes, I did. HAHA! I love the OTP and I'm shipping them from this day on.

*The photos are not mine. All rights belong to their respective owners.