I am happy to report that the last weeks’ episodes had me giggling and crying, and I realize that this drama has truly made me fall for… Read more “Splendid Politics (Hwajung) : Episodes 9 & 10”

Hearts are broken, lives are sacrificed, and misunderstandings abound between the characters. Some things are unavoidable, especially when everyone prefers lies over truths, with the conviction that… Read more “Splendid Politics (Hwajung) : Episode 6”

The bloody fragments of Gwanghae’s reign dictated in the history has just begun in the drama, yet the body count is already at an alarming rate. Insecurity… Read more “Splendid Politics (Hwajung) : Episode 5”

Desperation runs high behind the palace walls and everyone is scrambling to find the safest ground to stand on. Allies are made, loyalty gets tested, and ties… Read more “Splendid Politics (Hwajung) : Episode 4”

Five years have passed since the last episode and Gwanghae is surviving the court without much support from his own ministers. He’s slowly pushed to his limits,… Read more “Splendid Politics (Hwajung) : Episode 3”

Although Gwanghae gets nearer towards the much coveted royal throne, his life is slowly getting even more complicated in this hour. Lies and betrayal are things that… Read more “Splendid Politics (Hwajung) : Episode 2”

Beautiful. Splendid Politics aka Hwajung (華政) aired its pilot episode and I am happy to report that it was a good beginning for the 50-episode drama. The… Read more “Splendid Politics (Hwajung) : Episode 1”