Hot interest in the tangled relationships of Dongbang youth is ripening.
In the TVING original series "Chunhwa Love Story" (written by Seo Eun-jeong, directed by Lee Kwang-young, produced by Beyond J, SLL, provided by TVING), the journey of Princess Hwari (played by Go Ara) searching for her groom has reached its midpoint, while the romance between Crown Prince Lee Seung (played by Son Woo-hyun), Crown Princess Injeong (played by Lim Hwa-young), and Hwasung Daegun Lee Yeol (played by Kim Taek) and Lee Ji-won (played by Han Seung-yeon) is also flowing in unpredictable directions, stimulating curiosity.
First, Lee Seung and Injeong, who became a couple at a young age as crown prince and crown princess, have spent a long time together. Since their marriage was forged with political interests, their relationship was more layered with sympathy and camaraderie than deep affection. However, having been married for over 10 years without an heir, they are pressured from all sides, barely fulfilling their obligatory unions. Thus, it was natural for the relationship between Lee Seung and Injeong to become distant.
In addition, after Lee Seung went out for a secret mission and met a woman named Hyeryeon (played by Choi Yoon-ra), he fell in love, which brought a significant crisis to the couple. Injeong, also stuck in her situation unable to take a step outside the palace even after the death of a close friend, is becoming frustrated with those around her who chant only for her to conceive an heir in pursuit of power.
The confrontation between Lee Seung, standing before a newly found love, and Injeong, who wants to determine her own worth, is foreshadowing upheaval. It remains to be seen what changes will occur in their 10-year marriage, which has been sustained more by pity than love.
Similarly, Lee Yeol and Lee Ji-won have maintained an implicit engagement since childhood. However, Lee Yeol, who was awkward in romance, caused a commotion by trying to shed his virginity, which significantly hurt Ji-won's pride. Although it was an attempt to impress Ji-won, Lee Yeol's blunders as someone who was inexperienced in romance led him to earnestly apologize, even on his knees. As a result of this incident, the two properly confirmed each other's feelings and married amid everyone's blessings.
After becoming a married couple, they are enjoying a thrilling and special daily life because they are each other's first. Moreover, Lee Yeol's foolishness in wholeheartedly focusing only on Ji-won adds to their charm. As such, Lee Yeol and Ji-won appear poised to grow even more matured, moving past their naive days. It piques curiosity about the couple as they show their sense of responsibility as royal family members, contributing in their own ways amid crises shaking the palace.
Thus, the stories of the two couples surrounding Dongbang fill the romance of "Chunhwa Love Story" with a unique blend of sweet and salty. Even though the era differs, the struggles of youth wandering in love form a sense of empathy and leave audiences eagerly anticipating the next installment.
The increasingly exciting TVING original series "Chunhwa Love Story" will release episodes 7 and 8 tomorrow (27th) at 12 p.m.