The Story

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung is a romantic, historical drama set during the Joseon period.  It tells the story of a royal historian, and her relationship with the prince.  The feel of the show is lively and colorful, although some dark themes do run in the background, particularly as the drama progresses and the characters dig deeper into the past.  The costuming and scenery are well done.  This drama focuses on a strong female presence, and while the characters are not always realistic, it’s fun to see some modern values portrayed through the historical lens.  It gives the drama a unique, modern perspective without having to rely on time travel as an explanation. 

Should I Watch

This is a good historical drama with a brighter feel than a lot of others, which is nice for a change of pace.  Shin Se-Kyung is fun in the role of Goo Hae-Ryung, and if you are a Cha Eun-Woo, it goes without saying, that you should definitely give it a go.  I enjoyed the themes and it has a solid ending that ties up most of the storylines.  I give it 8 out of 10 ramen.

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