I was so excited when I first saw this drama released!
The story began 20 years ago in Joseon era. At that time, despite her tender age, Shin Saimdang quickly gained her reputation as a talented artist and a notoriously daring girl, going as far as climbing walls to sneak into other people's house. She was the second daughter of Shin Myung Hwa, a Confucian scholar who was loyal to King Jung Jong. Jung Jong was portrayed as a paranoid King, fearing of losing his throne, and losing control of government to factions.
Saimdang met and fell in love with Lee Gyeom, a member of the royal family, but enjoying the life of a commoner and an artist as well. Their love quickly blossomed, and Lee Gyeom asked Shin Myung Hwa for his daughter's marriage. However, a series of mishap events, both from the king and the main antagonists Min Chi Hyung (a corrupt merchant) and Choi Wheiumdang (originally a tavern girl, being jealous with Saimdang for being loved by Lee Gyeom, drove Saimdang to her misery), resulted in Shin Myung Hwa being killed by the king and Saimdang marrying a scholar named Lee Won Su. In despair, Lee Gyeom broke away and lived the wandering life for 20 years, rejecting numerous requests for marriage from the royal family.
Song Seung Heon as Lee Gyeom, Saimdang's lover, an aristocrat and painter with a carefree spirit. Lee Gyeom's love towards Saimdang was my favourite part in the whole drama. His caring, loving and protecting for Saimdang are just eternal. He doesn't care if Saimdang is married. His love for her is just endless. My last impression towards Song Seung Heon was in the drama back in year 2000, "Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart". After 17 years long, here comes another drama of his that I watched!
Lee Young Ae as Shin Saimdang, a Joseon artist, calligrapher and philosopher. Saimdang's love for Lee Gyeom was also eternal. She married another man just for saving Lee Gyeom's life even though she has strong feelings towards him. It was really sad when Saimdang's husband have an affair but she bears all these emotions alone, not knowing by Lee Gyeom. Lee Young Ae is finally back after a long 14 years, after her hit drama, "Jewel in The Palace - Dae Jang Geum". She doesn't even look old in a bit after so long! Still, her acting is superb!
A beautiful but broken hearted love story, Saimdang finally confessed her love for Lee Gyeom, but chose not to run with him for the sake of her family. After a tearful farewell to Saimdang, Lee Gyeom then head to a ship, and a long voyage led him to settle at Tuscany, Italy. Lee Gyeom maintained his artistic talent in Italy, maintaining a building named Siesta De Luna where he stored his artistic works regarding his miss towards Saimdang.
Really love all the artworks, the calligraphies, and the poems in the drama. So artistic, real beauties. A recommended drama!
"Back in The Day" by Hyemi (Fiestar) is my favourite OST among all. "Close To You" by The One and "Everlasting Love" by Lee Soo (MC The Max) are so good as well!
你就按照你的方式去生活，就像现在一样。如果那是你选择的路，那就继续走吧，但我会一直站在能看得见你的地方。你不回应我也没有关系，就算我们走的道路永远都是不能相遇的平行线, 我也愿意陪你慢慢走完余生。凭着这份记忆, 就足以让我支撑一辈子了。
- 李岒 《师任堂:光的日记》
알아요 알아요 이게 사랑이란 걸
그토록 나 기다려왔던 그댄거죠
한걸음 한걸음 조금씩 다가갈게요
더 이상 멀어지지 마요
내 맘을 들어줘요
I know, I know, this is love
I’ve waited for you for so long
Step by step, I’ll slowly go to you
Don’t get any farther
Listen to my heart
#SaimdangLightsDiary
#PLSY
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