TheTale of Nokdu ( Korean : 조선로코-녹두전) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Jang Dong-yoon, Kim So-hyun, Kang Tae-oh and Jung Joon-ho. It is based on the webtoon by Hye Jin-yang which was published in 2014 on Naver Webtoon. It premiered on KBS2 on September 30, 2019. [4] [5] Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Cast 2.1 Main 2.2 Supporting Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value This review may contain spoilers Jang Dong Yoon and Kim So Hyun together have proven to be a dynamistic pairing. They both have "wow-factor" beauty and together they are simply a GORGEOUS couple. The push and pull dynamic between the characters of Jang Dong Yoon Nok Du and Kim So Hyun Dong Ju ranks among some of the best seen in romantic K-Dramas. I enjoyed immensely the constant "love bickering" between the two leads, the secrets that they kept from each other, the outright denials of affection for each other and then the sad eyes and hurt hearts as a result of their denials. I loved the code language that they would speak to each other that revealed what they really felt for each other which was always in direct contradiction to their spoken denials of any affection for each other. I loved the blushing that occurred whenever they would touch each other and the sweet things done for each other in the name of safety and protection. The slow and methodical build to a red-hot burning desire for love and intimacy between Nok Du and Dong Ju was well done by the writers. The first 18 episodes concentrated heavily on the relationship of the leading couple so that the audience would understand both the temperature and the chemistry between the two leads. With certainty, the emotional bond that Nok Du and Dong Ju had was tested in the second half of the drama. The strain put on the relationship in the second half of the series served to assess if their love would survive the threat of permanent separation from each other due to selfish choices and misguided ambitions. The audience's investment in the couple would make the second half of the drama a very intense and emotional experience for anyone who was cheering this couple on. As the second half of the drama unfolded, the back-stories of Nok Du and Dong Ju were fully revealed. Their fully revealed histories brought them into a direct head-on collision with each other. Now they would have to decide if their initial plans were more important than their love for each the end, Nok Du and Dong Ju made a decision that the love that they had for each other was more important than exacting revenge. The ending was profound in its way of proclaiming a message not often heard in K-Dramas and that is the unjust and the evil ones just might go unpunished in this lifetime but do not be greedy for things that are not necessary for true happiness. If you have escaped to your paradise and have love & family all around you, you have the supreme possession in acclaim and praise should be given to the excellent writing of Hye Jin Yang original webcomic author of "Nokjujeon" and the writing of Im Ye Jin, and Baek So Yeon adaptation-to-drama writers. And a bow of honor to all the actors who executed the script to just 20 years old, Kim So Hyun gave a signature performance which served HallyU notice regarding who she is now as a young adult actress and all the great things that are yet to come from her career. Congratulations Kim So Hyun!!! Jang Dong Yoon delivered a diverse and masterful performance. How many male actors can say that they displayed both bravery and daintiness in the same drama....lol....😀😉😎. Dong Yoon was comedic, fearless, compassionate, manly, womanly, and a serious lover sometimes all in the same episode. I see why his female audience will love him to the end-he can act and he has killer the cherry on top of this great story was the performance of Park Da Yeon. She just turned 8 years old and she played the character Aengdoo. Aengdoo was a treat to watch; she was like a shot of your favorite syrup in your best hot or cold latte drink of choice. Her "man-crushing" on Nok Du and Cha Yool-Moo was terribly cute, her refereeing the many love-spats of Nok Du and Dong Ju was hilarious, and finally her extreme love for food gave me great delight every time she chow'd down, slurped, grinned, gulped, and burped her way to delectable gratification; it was sheer joy for me to watch her being in "7th heaven" in these moments. Aengdoo was the quintessence of what the Story of Nokdu was all about. This great love story was punctuated by the bright spirit of Aengdoo and her consistent demonstration of pure love, joy, loyalty, and great happiness of spirit. The Tale of Nokdu is more than worthy of the high praise and the high ratings that it has and will continue to receive. Read More Was this review helpful to you? · The Tale of Nokdu: With Dong-Yoon Jang, Kim So-Hyun, Tae-oh Kang, Jun-ho Jeong. Jeon Nok Du is a man with extraordinary ambition to experience the big, wide world. With looks, brains, and athletic abilities, he is the epitome of perfection.. "/> lg 32gn50t b review; pioneer hdj x5 over ear dj koptelefoon; giant checkers outdoor; The Tale of NokduPERHATIAN!Artikel ini mengandung spoiler mengenai jalan cerita dari film/drama ini. Cerita-cerita berlatar zaman kerajaan menjadi salah satu genre drama Korea terfavorit. Drama-drama Sageuk tersebut penuh dengan intrik, plot twist dan menguras emosi. Ditambah setting tempat yang ditata sedemikian rupa hingga menampilkan suasana Korea zaman dahulu, membuat penonton terbawa ke masa lalu. Di antara sekian banyak drama Korea dengan latar sejarah, The Tale of Nokdu memiliki jalan cerita yang menarik dan cukup ringan. Secara garis besar, drama yang tayang akhir tahun 2019 lalu ini bercerita mengenai seorang putra raja yang harus “disembunyikan”. Agar dapat bertahan hidup dan mengetahui rahasia-rahasia yang selama ini disimpan, dia harus menjadi seorang wanita. Sudah terbayang serunya? Bagaimana Nokdu menjalani perannya sebagai seorang wanita? Rahasia besar apa yang disembunyikan darinya? Guna mendapatkan “bocoran” yang lebih lengkap, simak uraian pada artikel di bawah ini yuk! Sinopsis * Jeon Nok Du Jang Dong Yoon tinggal bersama ayah serta kakak lelakinya di pulau yang kecil. Nok Du dibesarkan dengan aturan yang ketat. Sejak kecil, sang ayah tidak mengizinkan Nok Du sekolah atau pergi dari pulau. Padahal, Nok Du adalah seorang anak yang pintar. Perlakuan ayahnya tersebut tentu membuat Nok Du penasaran. Keinginan untuk melihat keadaan dunia luar setiap hari dia rasakan. Hingga suatu ketika, terjadi peristiwa yang membuat hidupnya berubah. Tanpa dia ketahui siapa dan mengapa, ayah dan kakak lelakinya tewas diserang sekelompok penyerang wanita. Berbekal kemampuannya memainkan pedang, Nok Du selamat dan mengejar salah satu pembunuh tersebut. Kejadian itu membuat Nok Du akhirnya sampai ke daratan utama; sebuah dunia baru yang dia dambakan selama ini. * Pengejaran terhadap pembunuh tersebut membawa Nok Du ke sebuah kota bernama Hanyang. Belum berhasil menangkap targetnya, di tengah perjalanan Nok Du malah dituding akan membunuh raja. Dia lalu dijebloskan ke dalam penjara bersama orang-orang dengan niat sama. Di dalam penjara, Nok Du bertemu dengan Dong Dong Joo Kim So Hyun yang ketika itu menyamar jadi laki-laki. Belakangan diketahui bahwa Dong Joo lah yang sesungguhnya ingin membunuh raja karena dendam pribadi. Setelah dilepaskan dari penjara, kejutan lain menghadang Nok Du. Putra raja tersebut dikejar-kejar oleh seseorang yang ingin menghabisinya. Nok Du yang berhasil menipu si pembunuh lalu berusaha mengikutinya. Perjuangan melarikan diri dari kematian akhirnya membawa putra raja itu singgah di sebuah desa yang ditinggali para janda. Di desa itulah jejak pembunuh keluarganya voucher streaming Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Viu, dll murah di Lazada Ada alasan khusus mengapa desa tersebut ditinggali hanya oleh para janda. Mereka adalah para istri yang kehilangan suaminya karena perang. Mereka lalu dipaksa untuk melakukan bunuh diri sebagai simbol menjaga kehormatan keluarga. Desa yang dihuni para janda tersebut ternyata terlarang bagi laki-laki. Untuk mengetahui siapa pembunuh keluarganya dan apa alasan mereka, Nok Du lantas mencari cara agar dapat masuk ke sana. * Apa cara yang dipilihnya? Ya! Lelaki itu menyamar menjadi seorang wanita bernama Nyonya Kim. Setelah berhasil masuk ke desa tersebut, Nok Du terkejut karena di sana dia bertemu kembali dengan Dong Dong Joo. Seseorang yang dikenalnya sebagai pria, ternyata adalah gadis cantik. Sementara karena penyamaranya, Dong Joo tidak mengenali Nok Du sebagai lelaki yang ditemui di penjara. Dong Joo tinggal di desa itu sebagai calon gisaeng atau wanita penghibur. Gadis tersebut terpaksa melakukan hal itu sebab tidak memiliki tempat tinggal setelah kematian kedua orangtuanya dalam peristiwa penyerangan. Sebagai calon gisaeng, Dong Joo sama sekali tidak memiliki bakat dalam berkesenian. Namun, gadis yang canggung dan pemarah tersebut pandai membuat aneka macam benda. Thestory sets out with a boy named Nokdu who lives with his father and brother on a outlying island. After getting attacked by the assassins one day, he sets out chasing the assassins to know the reason behind those attacks. this leads him to a village of widows where men aren't allowed due to which he had to disguise himself as a widow to stay in the village.
ďťżCompleted riri892 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value This review may contain spoilers Tale of Nokdu is a show that I found very easy to watch and quite engaging. Although I didn't find the humor as hilarious as other people did, the first part of the series when Nokdu dresses as widow Kim is entertaining to watch. Pretty early on I actually thought they would drag it for longer Dongjoo finds out he is a man though, and her feelings for him grow during the time they are forced to show follows the characters as they go through many phases, from finding out the truth about their pasts, to plotting revenge all the way to giving up and freeing themselves from it all. I found it refreshing yet somewhat bittersweet how they didn't accomplish any type of closure, specially Nokdu. He finds out he is the king's son, then that the king tried to have him killed as a baby, he tries to find out the reason why and is crashed to realise it is only because of the throne, he wants revenge but then he tries his best to stop prince neungyang from becoming king. Eventually, he fails at everything, and the actual king his father never for one second wavers in his decision to have him killed. Makes me wonder, why did he have to go through so much for?That part of the story is pretty heartbreaking. I expected that after spending time together as guard and king, the king obviously having grown affectionate feelings towards Nokdu, that in the end he would regret everything he did to his son. But the king is despicable until his last breath. I saw glimpses of him being a good guy and had hope, but by the end of the story even his last words to prince Neungyang feel like a pointless effort at self-justifying his life. He warns Neungyang that when he claims the throne he will be very lonely... man, you are a psychopath, no excuses!As for prince Neungyang, I don't see why Dongjoo hates him so much. He is plotting treason against the king, but overall he is a very mellow baddie. He rarely kills and he has been kind to her all his life. Even the way he acts towards Nokdu isn't that terrible, I have seen worst in other dramas from second MLs. Burning the village of the widows was pretty bad, but Dongjoo never truly confronts him about it, making me wonder if she is even aware he was 100% behind soundtrack is good, the fighting scenes are well done, the side characters are not given much time so they didn't grow much on me I was extreme surprised how much I ended up disliking the kid Aengdo, I mean kids are normally impossible to dislike. It is an easy drama to watch and the love story is cute and refreshing. Read More Was this review helpful to you?
Taleof Nokdu. In this gender bender historical drama, a young man's family is attacked by assassins. He must hide out in a village of widows and disguise himself as a woman to remain undercover. As he attempts to keep his cover, he meets a young woman also on the run. Genre: romantic comedy, sageuk. Rate: Purple Panda’s Note A year ago today, K-Drama “The Tale of Nokdu” had its finale. Despite the less impressive penultimate episode, I thoroughly enjoyed this series. I wrote this piece for HELLOKPOP which was published on December 23, 2019. Satisfaction or having the lack of it is not a result of fate but rather of the choices men made. The Tale Of Nokdu, behind its romantic-comedy premise, teaches a serious lesson about men’s penchant for power and thinking having it could bring all the things one’s heart’s desires. The drama clearly depicted a side to humanity that is innate yet abhorrent. It also showed we are have the ability to make choices. Choices that would eventually define how we wanted to live our lives. TITLE The Tale of Nokdu NETWORK KBS2 THEMEs Historical, Romance, Comedy, Power Struggle LENGTH 16 episodes BROADCAST DATE 30 Sep 2019 – 25 Nov 2019 MAIN LEADS Jang Dong Yoon, Kim So Hyun, Kang tae Oh HIGHLIGHTS Engrossing Premise, Engaging Characters DRAWBACK Lackluster confrontation scene OVERALL RATING RE-WATCH VALUE Jang Dong Yoon challenged himself in his very first period drama role and greatly portrayed his character of a man disguising himself as a woman. Kim So Hyun, being the historical drama veteran that she is, shone in her role as well. The Tale of Nokdu, armed with the right balance of humor and mystique, is another historical romantic comedy drama that is a good addition to the watchlist of sageuk enthusiasts. The Tale of Nokdu Quick Story Round Up A man disguised himself as a woman to infiltrate a widow village in order to identify the person or people behind the attack on his family. As he was about to find out the leader’s identity, he got entangled with the lives of the villagers, particularly a gisaeng-in-training. Both of them were hiding a secret of their own and it only took a matter of time before one secret after another gets revealed. As they got to know each other and Nok Du got closer to the story surrounding his birth, romance bloomed. Little they did know their lives were far more connected. The man who was King did all he could, to the extent of eliminating Dong Ju’s family and had his own son killed for the sake of power. Thanks to people who still have their conscience, Nok Du was able to grow into a wonderful person. Enough to have no desire to rule a throne marred by so much blood and evil desires. The Tale of Nokdu Highlights Engrossing Premise The series’ premise revolved around a cross-dressing young man who entered a village exclusive for woman in order to know the identity of his family’s attackers. That alone was enough to capture viewers’ attention. However, from that initial premise, more interesting plots started to open up. I was not actually worried that the impersonating theme would lose its steam because right off the bat the drama laid out the groundwork for the main and sub-plots. I was also glad that they actually brought it back towards the latter part of the series because it has so much to do with Nok Du’s character. It helped him to know the people who would eventually become a part of his family. Him pretending to be a woman has led him to solve mysteries and uncover pieces that has something to do with his birth right. I love how the drama related the story of Nok Du and the other characters. The drama was able to highlight the conflicts well and the characters’ connections. Watching Nok Du slowly discover his true identity and seeing the pain it caused him after knowing the truth, was heart-wrenching. Looking at Dong Ju consumed by her hate and desire for revenge was so absorbing. Seeing the King slowly losing his hold to power was so satisfying. Knowing that the same fate is in store for Yul Mo was oddly comforting. Engaging Characters I love that Jeon Nok Du was not a perfect hero. Sure he could fight well and knew how to outsmart his enemies, but the secret about his true identity made him vulnerable. His stubbornness caused much of the pain he felt. The father he knew and the one who raised him has been adamant to keep the truth from him, because he knew it would hurt deeply. But as a human being, we always want to know, and I really can’t fault Nok Du for trying to find things out. Dong Ju and her change of heart towards the end was an example of humans’ ability to forgive and let go. Yes, she suffered when her family was decimated, and she was left to die with them. Growing up, she dreamed of nothing but to exact revenge to the person responsible for her suffering. While I don’t condone her strong resolve to kill the King, I understood her motivation. But that moment she realized he was not worth killing, I liked her character even more. Not all revenge has to end up with someone’s death because sometimes having them live a life without peace and in constant fear is a lot more effective retribution. Cha Yul Moo and the King did share a similar fate and their greed for power was their undoing. The supporting characters gave the much-needed comic relief and added more interests to the narrative. Drawback Bland Confrontation Scene I know it was a historical romantic comedy drama and action was not the main focus. However, that confrontation/fight scene at the penultimate episode was not as gripping as I would like it to be. Perhaps it was just me being so critical, but I was actually expecting more for that confrontation. They had set it so well from the previous episodes leading to that moment, but it fell flat. I was not so disappointed by it, but the drama really could have done better. Takeaway The Tale Of Nokdu reeled in its viewers with an interesting narrative and appealing characters. But apart from that, the drama also leaves with lessons we all could apply on our daily lives. As humans, we have the tendency to desire for more that often leads to dissatisfaction. It turns that little craving to full-blown greed which is obviously not a good thing. Nok Du’s father has a great vision for his country but his desire for more power blinded him. He wanted a nation that was prosperous and free of any problems. While that was admirable, he thought that as King he was the only person who could do it. This made him covet more as he tightly held onto the throne. His decision to kill his own son based on a prophecy, was the root of his unrest. Constantly living in fear of his throne being taken away, he decided to do drastic things such as killing those he thought a threat to his authority. That was not a way to live because I can imagine how exhausting living that kind of life is. Yul Moo is heading down the same path and that last scene was quite telling; him sitting on his throne, in an empty hall, all on his own. On the other hand, Nok Du and Dong Ju are leading a more flowery road, though not without mishaps because such is life. It was evident that theirs was a simple yet happy existence. Far from the dirty politics and bad memories of the palace. It was their choices to forgive and leave that kind of life behind in exchange for a quiet and peaceful life in the island. Life is never easy, and it is not supposed to be. But whatever challenges it throws our way, we only have the power to change it and live through it. The choices we make are the ones affecting and influencing our existence. It is possible to have the contentment we seek if we learn and choose to accept that we could not have it all. The Tale Of Nokdu just showed us that in a manner that is convincing and so true. Images from KBS2 website and Facebook Page. ActionComedy History Jeon Nok Du is a man with extraordinary ambition to experience the big, wide world. With looks, brains, and athletic abilities, he is the epitome of perfection. After being swept up in an incident, he disguises himself as a woman to join a mysterious all-woman community and meets Read all Stars Dong-Yoon Jang Kim So-Hyun

Well I finally watched Tale of Nokdu. I have ignored it 100s of times before on Netflix. I was just looking for a light comedy show and decided to watch this show just because the supposed man dressing as a woman looked SO PRETTY in the poster that I couldn't believe it! My man out here looking so beautiful I was shook! I basically went into the show with 0 expectations but damn it was so good that I was so hooked by the end and just kept binge watching the episodes! JUST A DISCLAIMER THAT THERE ARE SPOILERS AHEAD! Some of the main highlights of the show Pretty woman - I don't mind gender bender shows but some of them are just not executed that well and I haven't watched one in ages. This one though was so believable! The ML dresses a female to enter the village, the FL dresses as a male and they were all quite convincing to me. Also the 100% bellyaching laughs that come with the logistics of trying to not be a pervert while also not letting your cover be blown off was just chef's kiss. Character developments - I loved how Nokdu remained Nokdu till the end. Just a well meaning guy who is trying to figure out his past and helping people along the way even if he doesn't have to. He was such a refreshing ML, he spoke his mind, confessed his feelings and would just cry when he was sad, something not a lot of sageuks have. The FL also had a great journey from being entirely invested in her revenge to trying to cope with the alternative of forgive and forget. She also didn't just get in the way of the ML and saved him a ton of times, sometimes by helping him keep his female cover, and later on with that cool loading bow thingie which she made to kill the king. I also very much liked the romance in the show. It felt very real. They went from strangers to roommates to friends to finally liking each other. Their chemistry was really nice and they looked like they were having a lot of fun even in the behind the scenes videos! 3. Lack of false hopes - There is a certain level of wanting happiness for all the characters everytime you watch a show. This feeling is much more prevalent if you have multidimensional, grey characters who do bad things but also sometimes do good things. That is what I felt for both the second ML YulMu and the King. I am so thankful that they mentioned that YulMu is the prince who ends up becoming the next king, because that eliminated all the will Nokdu become the king theories for me. The only way this was possible is if the current king was killed so the main basics of the ending were mostly known from the start, it's just the execution and the roles of our main cast that was remaining to be unfolded. 4. The ending - I was actually very much happy with the ending. The king got what he deserved, what he very much feared and the reason why he killed almost everyone in his corner. The plot twist at the end with the prince saying he was born on November 19 was one I did not see coming. The prince himself also just decided to give up on Dong-Ju and let her and Nokdu finally just live. Also the main cast with all the widows, Nokdu and family and later the queen just living chill, worry free lives is the best possible outcome. Nokdu never intended on being the king, whether he killed him or not, helped in the revolt or not, the throne was never something he wanted. In fact the opposite was true, he never wanted something that could turn him into a crazy, fearful and vain person like the king. Nokdu was just such a good person that he said the words the king needed to hear that he wanted to steal the throne so the king could rationalize all his regrets and burnt bridges. The king realized that he made a mistake when he saw the prince staring at his throne with lust, but in my opinion this was the king's way to try to make up for the past. The king knew how lonely it was to be at the top, he knew the main couple really well and wanted to protect them from becoming like him. This sentiment is echoed when the prince successfully revolts against the king, with the final words from him being that you will be very lonely. 5. Side characters - Along with the main leads, every show needs a good main group to keep your interest in the show. The widow village was honestly such a cool concept and I loved all of them very dearly. Nokdu was also lucky to have a great support group, with Aeng-Du who is one of the cutest kid characters I've seen, the martial arts master who was one of my fav characters, the other widows and curator Yeon. The one character I didn't like much till the end was Nokdu's brother. I understand that he felt spiteful for his childhood and mother but time and time again he kept going back to the prince even though everyone told him not to. The only redeeming quality for me was when he finally got his head out of his ass and tried to stab the prince and spoke up for Nokdu to the king. 6. Women power - The show had so many badass female fighters, and the whole concept of the muwol corps was absolutely A1. I wish there were more shows that showed elements like this instead of the ladies just being dainty flowers who cry all the time. Them being able to continue saving widows, with the help of our own Lady Kim, just made me plain happy. Finally, the show has a great OST. Even the instrumental tracks used were so good that the show really gave off that old English epic vibes. It reminded me a lot of the background music in games like legend of Zelda and I will be listening to it for a long time. The show started of being quite comedic but halfway through shit gets real and it becomes much more serious, but honestly by then you get so invested in the story that it doesn't feel bad. They were somehow able to keep a comedic slice of life ending for the main cast while keeping a serious historic drama ending for the royals involved. I would recommend this show forever, and I will be waiting and keeping up with whatever shows the main cast come out with because they all just one my heart specially the ML y'all! I've been noticing this trend of non serious historic dramas and I am honestly here for it. rookie historian, Hwarang even though that was a disaster and this show come to mind. I really love this genre, excited to see more of such shows! Till then.... From tomorrow...... I AM YOUR MOTHER GAME CHANGER I TELL YOU!

Especiallyin this episode, the political side story so overwhelmed the romance that it felt as if the succession story was the main plot, and DongJoo and Nokdu were mere "extras" (a shout out to "Extra-ordinary You") to move along the plot. Take the introduction of the Royal Edict to the plot. Satisfaction or the lack of it is not a result of fate but rather of the choices men have made. The Tale Of Nokdu, behind its romantic-comedy premise, teaches a serious lesson about men’s penchant for power and thinking having it could bring all the things one’s heart’s desires. The drama clearly depicts a side to humanity that is innate yet abhorrent. It also shows that we are given the ability to make choices. Choices that would eventually define how we want to live our lives. TITLE The Tale of Nokdu NETWORK KBS2 THEMEs Historical, Romance, Comedy, Power Struggle LENGTH 16 episodes BROADCAST DATE 30 Sep 2019 – 25 Nov 2019 MAIN LEADS Jang Dong Yoon, kim So Hyun, Kang tae Oh HIGHLIGHTS Engrossing Premise, Engaging Character DRAWBACK Lackluster confrontation scene OVERALL RATING RE-WATCH VALUE Jang Dong Yoon challenged himself in his very first period drama role and greatly portrayed his character of a man disguising himself as a woman. Kim So Hyun, being the historical drama veteran that she is, shone in her role as well. The Tale of Nokdu, armed with the right balance of humor and mystique, is another historical romantic comedy drama that is a good addition to the watch list of sageuk enthusiasts. Quick Story Round Up A man disguised himself as a woman to infiltrate a widow village in order to identify the person or people behind the attack on his family. As he inched his way to finding out the leader’s identity, he got entangled with the lives of the villagers, particularly a gisaeng-in-training. Both of them were hiding a secret of their own and it only took a matter of time before one secret after another got revealed. As they got to know each other and Nok Du got closer to the story surrounding his birth, romance bloomed. Little they did know their lives were far more connected. The man who was King did all he could, to the extent of eliminating Dong Ju’s family and had his own son killed for the sake of power. Thanks to people who still had their conscience, Nok Du was able to grow into a wonderful person, enough to have no desire to rule a throne marred by so much blood and evil desires. Highlights Engrossing Premise The series’ premise revolved around a cross-dressing young man, who entered a village exclusive for woman in order to know the identity of his family’s attackers. That alone was enough to get viewers’ attention. However, from that initial premise, more interesting plots started to open up. The impersonating theme laid out the groundwork for the main and sub-plots. I was glad that they brought it back towards the latter part of the series because it had so much to do with Nok Du’s character. It helped him to know the people who would eventually become a part of his family. Him pretending to be a woman had led him to solve mysteries and uncover pieces that had something to do with his birth right. I love how the drama related the story of Nok Du and the other characters. The drama was able to highlight the conflicts well and the characters’ connections. Watching Nok Du slowly discover his true identity and seeing the pain it caused him after knowing the truth, was heart-wrenching. Looking at Dong Ju consumed by her hate and desire for revenge was so absorbing. Seeing the King slowly losing his hold to power was so satisfying and knowing that the same fate was in store for Yul Mo was oddly comforting. Engaging Characters I love that Jeon Nok Du was not a perfect hero. Sure he did fight well and knew how to outsmart his enemies, but the secret about his true identity made him vulnerable. His stubbornness caused much of the pain he felt. The father he knew and the one who raised him had been adamant for him not to know the truth because he knew it would hurt deeply. But as a human being, we always want to know, and I really can’t fault Nok Du for trying to find things out. Dong Ju and her change of heart towards the end was an example of humans’ ability to forgive and let go. Yes, she suffered when she lost her family and her anger because of it kept her alive. Growing up, she dreamed of nothing but to exact revenge to the person responsible for her suffering. While I don’t condone her strong resolve to kill the King, I understood her motivation. I liked her character even more when she realized he was not worth killing. Not all revenges have to end up with someone’s death, because sometimes having them without peace and in constant fear is actually a lot more effective of retribution. Cha Yul Moo and the King did share a similar fate and their greed for power was their undoing. The supporting characters gave the much-needed comic relief and added more interests to the narrative. Drawback Bland Confrontation Scene I know it was a historical romantic comedy drama and the action was not the main focus. However, that confrontation/fight scene at the penultimate episode was not as gripping as I would like it to be. Perhaps it was just me being so critical, but I was actually expecting more for that confrontation. They had set it so well from the previous episodes leading to that moment, but it fell flat. While it did not disappoint me so much, I truly felt the drama could have done better. Takeaway The Tale Of Nokdu reeled in its viewers with an interesting narrative and appealing characters. But apart from that, the drama also left with lessons we all could apply on our daily lives. As humans, we have the tendency to desire for more that often leads to dissatisfaction. It turns that little craving to full-blown greed, which is obviously not a good thing. Nok Du’s father had a great vision for his country but his desire for more power blinded him. He wanted a nation that was prosperous and free of any problems. While that was admirable, he thought that as King, he was the only person capable of doing it. This made him covet more as he tightly held onto the throne. His decision to kill his own son based on a prophecy, was the root of his unrest. Constantly living in fear of someone taking his throne away, he decided to do drastic things. Killing those he perceived posed a threat to his authority. That was not a way to live indeed, because I can imagine how exhausting living that kind of life is. Yul Moo is heading down the same path. The shot was quite telling him sitting on his throne, in an empty hall, all on his own. On the other hand, Nok Du and Dong Ju were leading a more flowery road. Though it’s clear that it is not without mishaps, because such is life. It was evident that theirs was a simple yet happy existence. So far from the dirty politics and bad memories of the palace. It was their choices to forgive and leave that kind of life behind in exchange for a quiet and peaceful life in the island. Life is never easy, and it is not supposed to be. But whatever challenges it throws our way, we only have the power to change it and live through it. The choices we make are the ones affecting and influencing our existence. The contentment that we seek can only be made possible if we learn and choose to accept that we could not have it all. The Tale Of Nokdu just showed us, in manner, that is convincing and so true. READ K-Drama Premiere “The Tale Of Nokdu” Fascinates With Lively Characters Hiding Perilous Secrets Images from KBS2 website and Facebook Page Sinopsis& Review The Tale of Nokdu, Penyamaran Anak Raja. Cerita-cerita berlatar zaman kerajaan menjadi salah satu genre drama Korea terfavorit. Drama-drama Sageuk tersebut penuh dengan intrik, plot twist dan menguras emosi. Ditambah setting tempat yang ditata sedemikian rupa hingga menampilkan suasana Korea zaman dahulu, membuat penonton terbawa

Completed manicmuse11 people found this review helpful Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music Rewatch Value I started this drama reluctantly because I wasn't sure if I was in the mood to watch another cross-dressing romcom, but this drama is a perfect example of why you can't judge a book by its cover, or a drama by its poster. This drama was way better than I could have imagined, and although part of it is the romcom that I expected it to be there is way more depth to the story. The Take of Nokdu is an amazingly well-told story from the beginning to the very end. This is a historical drama that takes on a lot of different genres... silly comedy, fast-paced action, ruthless politics, heartbreaking drama, plots of revenge, even some suspense, and of course romance, and blends it all together in a way that works surprisingly well. Some people may watch a few episodes and start to lose interest because they feel like they already know whats going to happen but trust that you probably have no clue how this story will eventually turn. Some of the episodes may just seem like comedic tropes filled with romantic cliche's and cross-dressing jokes, but this is how the audience gets to know and love all of the characters before the story starts piecing all of the seemingly disjointed parts of the plot puzzle together. And I did love all of the characters, even the ones I loved to hate, but the most lovable of all was Jang Dong Yoon as Nok Nokdu is the title character it's important that he is at least likable but Jang Dong Yoon more than succeeds in playing a charming character that I loved rooting for. It's his quest to find out the truth about who he is that takes him on this epic journey where he ends up pretending he is a widow on the run "Lady Kim". Sure the idea that he is such a convincing woman is pretty ridiculous but he really makes it work without playing too much into feminine stereotypes. This is the first drama that I've seen Jang Dong Yoon in, and I was definitely impressed. He is perfectly matched with Kim So Hyun as Dong Joo, who may be much younger but being an experienced actress, she definitely holds her own. They have great chemistry from the moment they meet, going from sibling-like squabbling, then eventually growing closer. I also loved that Dong Joo had more of a fighter's spirit and had more traditionally male energy in some ways and Nokdu was the more sensitive and romantic one which added to how he could be easily seen as feminine. Sure they both have literal genderbending moments, but this drama doesn't play up that misunderstanding for too long, and crossdressing is eventually used more like a tool. Instead, we get to see all the things that bring them closer together and fuels their connection and eventually their trust and support for each other. That brings me to Kang Tae Oh who plays the quintessential handsome second lead role and gives a performance that is absolutely brilliant. As much as I loved Nokdu and Dong Joo, it is Yool Mu who is the true breakout star of this drama!I don't want to go into much detail about each amazing cast member since I don't want to accidentally give away too much of the plot, but just know that the entire cast is great. Some characters are more for comic relief, while others are much more sinister, serious and complicated, but they made me care about what happened to each one of them Shout out to Hwang In Yeob who may be a man of few words but his eyes and smirk said volumes. Some characters are more frustrating to watch, like the impetuously hot-tempered king and the annoyingly food-obsessed and unable to just shut up little girl, but that's because of the role they play in the story. The Island of exiles, The Widow Village, The Gisaeng House, The Palace... The world of Tale of Nokdu is filled with great and performances and a cast that knows how to go from comedy to action to drama without making it feel disjointed. Earlier scenes were a bit confusing to me, especially the politically based ones, but with every revelation, the full story becomes clearer and clearer. This is a drama that gets better and better with each episode, constantly building momentum. Even seemingly mundane moments have an importance that isn't realized at first. This is a drama that pays attention to details, without ever taking itself too seriously for too long. Every episode of this drama is meant to entertain and it does. I'm sure it's even better if you binge-watch it instead of having to wait. It also has a very satisfying ending in my opinion which gives the serious moments the attention they deserve while still leaving room for the playfulness that makes this drama so much leads me to the question of whether or not I would rewatch this drama and my answer is definitely. It would be great to see this drama again now that I know what's really going on, and am able to catch all the things I missed the first time. I'm sure it will be just as entertaining, even if the suspense is gone. The performances, storytelling, and cinematography are compelling enough to keep me entertained, and I can already think of a few scenes that I would love to see also liked the OST. I won't say that any of the songs are favorites of mine but they fit the different moods of the drama this is definitely a drama I would recommend and already have. It's one of my new favorite sageuks, and although this didn't make me as emotional as my favorite historical dramas usually do I really felt connected to characters in a way that I never would have expected when I started. I also loved seeing a romance that isn't just about chemistry, flirting, or fate but is about choosing to be each other's support and "home". I even empathized with many of the villainous characters. And I especially loved the theme of the value of trust and the importance of having support from people who care vs a lonely existence where you may have wealth and power but can trust no one. The sillier moments may be too over the top for some viewers but I thought they were really cute, especially the earlier bonding episodes between Nokdu and Dong Joo. The heavier moments also aren't too heavy for long, so while I wouldn't call this drama lighthearted it is a feel-good drama in many ways in spite of some very dark turns in the plot. I also loved the theme of so many strong and self-sufficient women in a traditionally male-dominated Joseon Dynasty Era. If you give this drama a chance I think you will be pleasantly surprised like I was. I can't compare it to the webtoon since I never even heard of it, and I suspect there are zero historical accuracies beyond a few names, so my review's only based on this drama's own merit. Like Nokdu disguised, this drama is clever and endearing, and one that I couldn't help but grow to love. Read More Was this review helpful to you?

The Tale of Nokdu" Composite Sketch (TV Episode 2019) official sites, and other sites with posters, videos, photos and more. Synopsis. The Tale of Nokdu is a 16-episode webtoon inspired 2019 kdrama about a man trying to find out why his family was attacked. Jeon Nok Du lives on an island with his father and older brother. He’s been forbidden to leave the island by his father. Nok Du studies martial arts. His family is attacked by assassins. Nok Du leaves the island to pursue them and ends up at the capital. There he crosses paths with Dong Dong Ju and thwarts her attempt to kill the King. He learns the assassins operate out of a village strictly populated by widows. Nok Du disguises himself as a widow and lives at the village where he crosses paths with Dong Ju again. Secretly they pursue their own agendas, but circumstances throw them together again and again. Begrudgingly, they fall for each other. Will they share their real agendas? Will their romance survive their individual pursuits? What surprises lay in store for them individually and as a couple? What I liked. Supportive couple. Writers Baek So Yeon and Im Ye Jin mined the popular webtoon to create a couple that supported each other even before they figured out they liked each other. Our couple initially didn’t like each other and would not share their underlying goals with each other. The series was far along before they learned the truth about each other. But that didn’t stop them falling for each other and helping each other. I loved that his goal and her goal were individually pursued. She didn’t facilitate his path and he didn’t facilitate hers, yet they supported each other. Most other dramas would have the woman fully supporting the man with her agenda marginalized. Granted, he had the bigger story but hers was there too. Leading man Jeon Nok Du Jang Dong Yoon. This was my first series watching this actor in a lead role. He did a fine job, imbuing Nok Du with an earnest desire to figure out the truth and stay true to himself. Nok Du was a good guy – kind, smart, caring, etc. – and he didn’t waiver no matter what unfolded during his pursuit of the truth. I liked him. His path was interesting and not cookie cutter. Leading lady Dong Dong Ju Kim So Hyun. This was my first series watching this actress in a lead role. She did a good job showing Dong Ju’s unwavering pursuit of her goals but allowing love along the way. Her path and its conclusion was not cookie cutter. These two characters were stronger together than they were individually. More depth to the story than expected. Openly supportive of this series, webtoon writer Yang Hye Jin watched along with us the characters brought to life by writers Baek So Yeon and Im Ye Jin. They started with Nok Du in disguise, but once that was done, all the characters started revealing more facets bringing complexity to the story. Each character became more nuanced, deeper, and interesting. The villains were not one-note characters. The ending to the series wasn’t typical but satisfying. I enjoyed the “girl power” in this series. Women weren’t only supportive of the male characters. They engaged. All this was a pleasant surprise. This series delivered more than the light drama I’d assumed it would be. The Tale of Nokdu isn’t the best historical, but it was enjoyable. What I didn’t like. Fluffy first quarter of the series. Writers Baek So Yeon and Im Ye Jin had Nok Du masquerading as a widow initially. These episodes had less substance. I was glad when Nok Du started sporting male attire. I quibble, but I didn’t find Jang Dong Yoon that compelling as a woman. Couple could use some kissing lessons. Granted this was a young couple. Their kissing was sweet with minimal lip movement. Would I recommend The Tale of Nokdu? Yes, this series delivered an leading man you rooted for, a leading lady you wanted to find her own resolution, an enjoyable couple, a layered story that had comedy and heart, characters with individual motivations you understood, and female characters with more independence and strength than most historical dramas. Bottom line, The Tale of Nokdu was a good historical drama that I enjoyed watching. Rating. 4 out of 5 stars = Good OST. This drama’s OST had 10 vocal songs. My favorite song was The Most Perfect Days. This OST was well woven throughout the series by the production team. Track list 1. Baby Only You sung by Do Young & Mark of NCT U 2. I’ll Be Your Light sung by Younha 3. Miracle sung by Woozi 4. The Most Perfect Days sung by Gummy 5. Lingering Inside Me sung by San Deul 6. Sick sung by Min Seo 7. Scar sung by Kim Yun Ji 8. Your Warmth sung by Huh Gak 9. Sunlight, Wind, Starlight, You sung by Park Jae Jung 10. Never Ending Melody sung by Kim Na Yun To listen to the OST in full use this link or listen below. TheTale of Nokdu အပိုင်း( ၁၃ )319MB - 720P Movies Preview
Completed Naomi Necro1 people found this review helpful Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value 10 This review may contain spoilers A surprise hit. Very strong show, from start to finish. Had I relied too heavily on the reviews here on MyDramaList, I wouldn't have given this show a fair shot. I'm *so glad* I took a chance because I thought it was easily one of my favorite kdramas and I've watched over 70 so far in the past years. It wasn't perfect, but it was engaging, well-acted, well-choreographed, well-thought-out, and well-executed. I notice that I tend to agree with the reviewers over at Dramabeans in their assessments of shows and was pleasantly surprised to see that they rated it a and with good reason. I breezed through the entire series without skipping any scenes and absolutely gobbled it all up. I'm sad it's over. Acting ML & FLI'd only seen the FL Kim Sohyun in Love Alarm and since her character frustrated me immensely with her romantic choices I'm still so salty she didn't choose Song Kang in EITHER SEASON, I had a bad bias toward her and thought her acting felt a bit forced and wooden. She totally caught me by surprise with her acting in this show. She was wonderful, emotive, and had great physical acting as well. Her chemistry with the ML Jang Dongyoon was natural both during the show and especially in BTS. They're so cute together!I've been meaning to watch Jang Dongyoon in something and I'm so glad this was my first experience watching him act. He did an incredible job as Widow Kim and as Nok Du. He had such subtle shifts in his body language and voice depending on whether he was near the other widows and in his female persona, or when he was around Dong-Joo. It was so fun to see his body language suddenly shift into a more masculine gait and posture, and hear his voice drop several octaves lower all while still dressed as a woman. He was able to easily come across as a beautiful woman, and also give me butterflies with his masculine physique. Side CharactersAntagonistTOTALLY UNEXPECTED. I had only seen Kang Tae-Oh in Run On as a sensitive, overly nice, overly aloof character who spent the majority of his time fawning over his CEO noona, so this was a complete 180 and I *loved* it. He first comes across as that same love-sick, funny friend then totally whips into the most unexpected and vicious villain who arrested my attention whenever he was on screen. He also looks *fantastic* in his black war regalia. I also want to give points to his right hand, Dan-Ho. I'd never seen him before and he was a scene-stealer as well. His gaze was lethal as was his sword. The KingI both empathized and hated him. This is one of the highlights of The Tale of Nokdu that I couldn't get enough of. Characters you're meant to hate still tugged at your heart and made you pity them. The story had so many layers and the King, at moments, made me feel like he could be redeemed. The QueenI *LOVED* the Queen. Oh my heart. She was a beautiful, strong, and heart rendering character. I'm so glad she was able to finally reunite with her son. Dongyoon's Family - Great chemistry. The relationship between Nok Du and his brother was heartbreaking and I rooted for them throughout the series to reconcile. I also really loved Aeng-du. She's a firecracker. The Widow VillageI loved these women. I rooted for them and thought they were an admirable, brave pretty. Aided in painting the picture of every scene immensely. OverallI really, really, really loved this drama. I laughed, I cried, I laughed some more. The plot was well layered and well-executed. The plot never meandered long in one spot so it always felt like we were going somewhere. Nothing felt overly forced. The length of each episode and the overall length of the series gave each character and storyline plenty of room to breathe. I had minor issues with how long it took our ML and FL to FINALLY tell each other the truth. That part did feel like it ran in circles a little bit. I was also a little frustrated with the outcome of the show but was overall very happy that our main group of protagonists had their happy ending. Read More Was this review helpful to you?
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