dangermousie | Iljimae is my new love...

You know how I said I liked Iljimae? I lied.

I finished ep 1 and I frelling LOVE it.

Also it looks, at least from the set-up (plum tree, child hand-holding, cuteness), that I will get my thing for aristocrat/slave OTPs satisfied yet again. Because if Iljimae's father is killed on a (semi trumped up) charge of treason, then he becomes like the heroine of Damo and loses all his status. And Eun Chae is definitely very very noble. And her Dad is responsible for the death of Iljimae's father! And her brother is evil and bratty and awful! Plus, that scene with the plum tree was so adorable!

I mean, is there anything as cute as chibi!love:

Now all we need is a meeting years later as strangers, and an umbrella and a walk in the rain, and Iljimae going "Ari?" and doing a wai, and we are Dog/Wolf set.

Also, I really really like Iljimae as a kid. He is definitely very secure in his place in the world and very loved, but he isn't spoiled. He is just sweet and boyish. Awww. And his Dad is SUPER awesome. He is a former rebel leader AND a Poet Laureate? And he was in love with his servant, a la Hwangbo Yoon from Damo? OMG. Yes.

I also really like (and feel horrible for) Jal Dol, the servant's son, who she pretended is the son of Evil Guy but in reality is kid of Iljimae's father. He is going to have a hell of an awful time in Evil Guy's house, especially since Evil Guy's legit son, Evil Jr., is so awful. And JD probably won't be happy to learn that his fake dad killed his real dad, and that he is (unwittingly) involved. Also, I just bet he will fall in love with Eun Chae, giving this drama plenty of quasi-cest angst. Eun Chae is super-adorable btw. Quick witted and funny and awesome.

Also, this is such a pretty drama!