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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great series, quality release, November 27, 2006
This review is from: Palace (DVD)
I love this Kdrama. It has everything--great characters, gorgeous costumes and sets, an interesting storyline, and lots of fun! In a fanciful tale set in modern day South Korea, the country's crown prince and an ordinary schoolgirl find themselves in an arranged marriage thanks to their grandfathers' whims. Now two opposite personalities must somehow come together in this 'political marriage' and stand the test of jealous rivals, scheming royalty, and the media always following their every move. Filmed in beautiful locations with an exquisite production design, this modern-day fairy tale is sure to please anyone--whether Korean or not. I was pleased to see that this U.S. release by YA Entertainment did justice to the series; not only is the packaging beautiful, but there are also quality English subtitles and a fairly wide array of bonus features. I would recommend this show to anyone who loves a fairy tale romance with a beautiful cast and lots of comedy along the way! :)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully executed drama!, August 26, 2007
This review is from: Palace (DVD)
This is still one of my favorite K-dramas of all time. It is such a unique story line. Basically, it is based around the premise that Korea still had a monarchy in present day and they lived in the palace. A commoner girl, who's grandfather made a pact with his friend who was the King at the time, that their grandchildren would get married. Now the time has come and she must move into the palace and learn how to one day be the future queen. However, her future husband and her have made a pact of their own. He says he will grant her freedom later and give her a divorce if she goes along with it now, letting her poor family be taken care of with money and to get them out of debt. The prince however, is in love with someone else and also must compete with his cousin for a title he doesn't necessarily care about. With evil aunts, backstabbing cousins, love triangles and chaos it is everything a good K-drama should have. The acting is fantastic, the guys are hot (aren't they always :) and this boxset is beautiful with perfect subtitles. Don't miss out!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining, January 18, 2008
This review is from: Palace (DVD)
This is a film set in fictional modern day Korea. It has a soap opera feel but is suitable for all audiences. When a young girl Chae-kyeong(19) learns that she is the fiancee of prince Lee Shin, she is shocked and surprised. She eventually agrees to marry him to help her family who is about to go bankrupt. Unfortunately prince Lee Shin is a difficult young man to like, and Prince Yool (his cousin) has also fallen for her. Will Chae-Kyeong win her husband's heart or is she destined for heartbreak?
Thus begins a love triangle which takes up most of this film. I admit, although I found Prince Lee Shin hot, I preferred Prince Yool for his devoted qualities. Some of the things Lee tells Chae-Kyeong are pretty terrible. Also some of the costumes were really outrageous.
I enjoyed Chae-Kyeong. The actress who plays her is fantastic and her facial expressions are great. I really wish there will be a second season, but that doesn't look to be in the cards. Overall, this was a vastly entertaining series.
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