Cinderella and the Four Knights: K-Drama Fairytale With Options
“Catching the eye of a wealthy gentleman, spunky Ha-won gets hired to live with his three immature grandsons so she can whip them into shape.”
Cinderella and the Four Knights (Netflix)
I resisted this K-drama for a while. Maybe if I’d read the description and not just the title I would’ve watched it sooner. Nah. Those descriptions more often turn me away. But other than an evil stepmother and stepsister, this isn’t the fairytale you probably grew up with. K-drama Cinderella really flips the script. While Eun Ha-Won has her fair share of down-on-your-luck moments, she’s not a damsel in distress waiting to be rescued. I would be tempted to have called this Cinderella the Entrepreneur.
No magic wands or spells, just a bit of luck to be in the right place at the right time and having a knack for making the most of every opportunity. Instead of one prince, our girl has several options and there are no cinders or rags when she moves into the “castle” after she’s kicked out of the storeroom/bedroom in her family home in episode two.
If you’re looking for something light-hearted I would recommend Cinderella and the Four Knights. I also have to pause for a moment because amongst the humor and romance of almost any K-drama you’ll find bits and pieces of the main characters’ stories will delve into something in their past that is emotional. I actually like that. So if it moves you to tears in one part and laughter in the next, should I call it lighthearted? Still, we are talking Cinderella—but really every K-drama I’ve ever watched has emotional scenes—some more than others.
If you typically find it hard to choose between the lead and second lead, hold on, cause this one throws in a third just for good measure. A girl must have options!
Which actor had a significant role in Oscar’s 2020 Best Picture, Parasite?
Which actor has been friends with Lee Min-ho since high school?
Which actor is a much nicer character in Goblin?
Released: August 2016, Episodes: 16
Cast: Jung Il-Woo (Kang Ji-Woon), Park So-Dam (Eun Ha-Won), Ahn Jae-Hyeon (Kang Hyun-Min), Lee Jung-Shin (Kang Seo-Woo), Son Na-Eun (Park Hye-Ji), FULL CAST
