I don’t know if it’s because I got to know that the original ‘king loves’ fiction has a different loveline, that it’s actually rin that san loved and not won, that my pov of looking at the story and the characters have completely changed. Now I do feel there are those secret glances that san takes at rin, and that dialogue from ep 16, when she says, when that other person was NOT looking at her, it hurt her. I have completely no idea what that meant. Does it mean there are space for both of them in her heart? Technically it is totally plausible, I can’t deny that my heart fluttered for two persons at a time lol, so the idea of seeing something different on a kdrama, and moreover on this one, makes me feel excited. I wouldn’t mind at all if it turns out that both of them, rin and won are equally important for the story , and if rin is not just a second lead.

So I would be disappointed if the writer just makea it a typical kdrama and changes the main story, which I hope he won’t do. Also, Siwan is completely nailing the role of the pampered, privileged, used to with all the comforts that he gets, and selfish but childish, self-centered, egoistic prince. I love how many textures exist in his role. I can see his depth, and his inner thoughts, stress, even when he’s hiding it, and how he tries to deflect the notion with his sense of humor. On the other hand, hong jong hyun does the role of a shadow friend so well, and his stolen glances at san is growing on me lol. I am torn between the two friends, but I would be stoked if rin-san actually happens, and if won shows more of his dimensions in the coming episodes. It’s a delight watching him play the prince. Honorable mention goes to his two bodyguards, and the buffoon who’s in love with dan lol.He has no chance, but they look so cute together! I hope dan gets to see how much he adores him [cute bodyguard no 2, that is 😂].
That was one long rant for the nth time. 😅😅