#the tale of nokdu

[cuddlybitch]

KDRAMAS OVER FLOWERS DAY 1: a love so beautiful 💖 (a favourite couple)

Nok-du, I don't think our time together will always be full of sunshine and rainbows. Some days will be windy like today, and some days will be sad and full of tears. But you see, as long as I am with you, I am more than willing to endure all those hardships. I will endure anything.

Dong-ju & Nok-du, THE TALE OF NOKDU (2019)

[schnoobums]

TV Appreciation Week 2024 — Day 3: Favourite couple/dynamic

↳ Nokdu & Dongju (The Tale of Nokdu, 2019)

[zhoufeis]

The Tale of Nokdu 조선로코-녹두전 South Korea, 2019, dir. Kim Dong-hwi.

[xiaolanhua]

Jang Dong Yoon as Nokdu The Tale of Nokdu (2019)

[dailyasiandramas]

dailyasiandramas’ sunday throwback ★ [WEEK 5]

THE TALE OF NOKDU 조선로코 녹두전 [2019] Dir. Kim Dong Hwi

[youknowihavenochingu]

Historical kdramas ⚔

The Red Sleeve

Sungkyunkwan Scandal

100 Days My Prince

The King's Affection

Love In The Moonlight

Mr Sunshine

The Moon Embracing The Sun

Tale Of Nokdu

Hwarang

Queen For Seven Days

[v-v-v-venus]

it's the cross-dressing of nokdu that does it for me in the tale of nokdu. tbh it suggests that dong-ju is much more fluid in her feelings than the simple mlw narrative implies. she loves a man that dresses like a woman, that passes as a woman for the vast majority of the show.

in parallel, he loves a woman that dresses as a man, that passes as a man so that she can avenge her family. and it's the fact that she dresses as a man that leaves such a strong impression on him upon meeting her again at the kisaeng place.

i think the gender dynamics, the fluidity of emotions were so good in this show, it makes the lead pairing so interesting. on the other hand, a lot of secondary interactions between the characters become layered with deeper meaning due to the constant cross-dressing of the main characters, who appear to only be able to achieve their goals through their incessant back-and-forths between dressing as a woman or dressing as a man. for nearly the entire show, it's as if transgressing these lines are essential parts to their own identity. it is the way they choose to be able to fully navigate their worlds and cope with their quests for something else (both seeking a form of revelation by the way).

if we take this into account: she loves a man who dresses as a woman while trying to learn the truth about who he is. he loves a woman who dresses as a man while trying to reveal who she is. and their identity crises are both related to the king (symbolically the patriarchal figure). the concept is actually sooooo powerful.

it's such a good show, way more nuanced and complex than meets the eye.

(also huuuuge props for featuring only-women spaces <3)

[daebakreviews]

The Tale of Nokdu

The story is about a man trying to discover his identity and a king fighting to protect his throne, with their fates intertwined in unexpected ways.

Since childhood, Nokdu has lived in secrecy on a remote island with his family. When assassins attack, he sets off on a journey to uncover who is targeting his family—and to find out who he really is.

While the premise isn’t entirely new, The Tale of Nokdu executes it exceptionally well. Jang Dong Yoon stars as Nokdu, a young man determined to solve the mystery behind the attacks on his family. His quest leads him to a village exclusively for widows, where he must disguise himself as one of them. Impressively, Dong Yoon transforms into a convincingly beautiful widow while retaining a sense of masculinity in his portrayal.

In the widow’s village, Nokdu meets Dong Dong Joo, played by Kim So Hyun. She has her own troubles to unravel, and the two become housemates after she discovers his secret. Adding to the drama is Cha Yool Moo, a nobleman played by Kang Tae Oh, who has his sights set on Dong Joo.

This drama offers a charming mix of action, romance, and emotional depth. Jang Dong Yoon delivers a standout performance, excelling in both comedic moments and scenes of inner turmoil. The cast is star-studded, including Lee Seung Joon, Song Geon Hee, and Hwang In Yeop, who all shine in their roles.

Although The Tale of Nokdu premiered in 2019, it holds up remarkably well today. As a self-confessed Kang Tae Oh fan, I’m rewatching all his work—and while Yool Moo wasn’t my favorite character, Kang Tae Oh portrayed him so well that I found myself thoroughly hating him by the end! That level of performance is hard to pull off. 😂

Overall, The Tale of Nokdu impressed me with its excellent acting, compelling script, and engaging action sequences. For me, Kang Tae Oh was a true scene-stealer. If you haven’t watched this gem yet, I highly recommend it. You can find it on Viki.

[kdram-chjh]

Kdrama: The Tale of Nokdu (2019)

respect 💯/GIRL SAVING ATTITUDE /koreanDrama status video #short KDRAMA the tale of nokdu

Watch this video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XETLdhQ1ewo

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[myfavoriteskdramas]

what is the name of the drama that you have as your header ?

Hi there, I'm glad you asked, it's name is "the tale of nokdu" it's a kdrama and very good one, i really enjoyed it, they're one of my fave couples ❤️🫶🏻

[lovelyrickyyy]

Currently watching " The Tale Of Nokdu " and I won't lie I am thoroughly enjoying it ! So if you like historical kdrama's along with comedy I would recommend this even though I'm on episode 5 I can't wait to finish it ! Bit of a spoiler ahead⬇️

( Also main character Nokdu(male) is dressing up as a women to get information from the widow village and he got guys WHIPPED for him 😂)

[schnoobums]

THE TALE OF NOKDU + parallels

[angie-lilo83-blog]

This is the most p*rnogr4phic frame I've ever seen

[xiaolanhua]

The Tale of Nokdu (2019) Dir. by. Kim Dong Hwi, Lee Hyun Jin & Kang Soo Yeon

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