Best ending. Story wasn't stretched. If this was 16 episodes, it would not be as impactful and meaningful as it is. If it was only 10, it wouldn't be enough.
Ideally they should distribute the spoon at minimum. They offer huge benefit but making it so easy to get
You're forgetting, not everyone can see the mysterious old lady.
It is also not in her power to be seen. It comes from a person's deepest desires.
In episode 15, we were shown that majority of people either doesn't see the mysterious old lady, or they ignore her.
But, let's put numbers and put things into some perspective.
The population of Korea in 2021 is at 51.74 million. — Let's assume 50% of that population saw the mysterious old lady. That's 25.87 million — Of that, only 50% bought the Golden Spoon. That's 12.935 million. — Of that, only 50% used it. That's 6.467 million. — Of that, only 50% permanently switch. That's 3.233 million out of 51.74 million (or 6.249%).
“50%” is a very generous assumption. Using the figures above: — 25.87 million have twisted desires in their heart — 12.935 million are willing to be tempted — 6.467 million are ready to do it, to hell with their real families — 3.22 million will never change their mind and make it permanent.
Personally, I doubt 6.467 million are ready to sacrifice their real families, especially in a country deeply rooted in familial bonds. It can go as low as 1% or 64,670.
64,470 actually doing it, now that's more plausible. — Out of that, 80%, or 51,576, will go back to their real families. — Only 12,894 individuals will make it permanent. — To be honest, this is still a very generous figure.
You're forgetting, not everyone can see the mysterious old lady.
It is also not in her power to be seen. It comes from a person's deepest desires.
In episode 15, we were shown that majority of people either doesn't see the mysterious old lady, or they ignore her.
But, let's put numbers and put things into some perspective.
The population of Korea in 2021 is at 51.74 million. — Let's assume 50% of that population saw the mysterious old lady. That's 25.87 million — Of that, only 50% bought the Golden Spoon. That's 12.935 million. — Of that, only 50% used it. That's 6.467 million. — Of that, only 50% permanently switch. That's 3.233 million out of 51.74 million (or 6.249%).
“50%” is a very generous assumption. Using the figures above: — 25.87 million have twisted desires in their heart — 12.935 million are willing to be tempted — 6.467 million are ready to do it, to hell with their real families — 3.22 million will never change their mind and make it permanent.
Personally, I doubt 6.467 million are ready to sacrifice their real families, especially in a country deeply rooted in familial bonds. It can go as low as 1% or 64,670.
64,470 actually doing it, now that's more plausible. — Out of that, 80%, or 51,576, will go back to their real families. — Only 12,894 individuals will make it permanent. — To be honest, this is still a very generous figure.
Unpopular comment, the most unrealistic person here for me (aside from Juhee) is real SC's mother. She's too prideful…
Since you left a public comment…
There are people like Real SC's mother, so, yes, it is actually realistic. People today are full of pride, so I'm not sure why you thought of it as unrealistic.
But then again, what “pride” are we talking about? “I'd rather sell my organs than be in debt to a good person” or “I'd rather sell my organs than be in debt to a bad person”?
You'd can still have a good life even if you have a debt to a good person. But you'll have hell if you are in debt with a bad person.
We've been in similar situations. We always chose, and will always choose, to find other ways than be in debt with people/institutions we know, or suspect, will give us hell. It is not worth it. If selling our organs is the last recourse, then so be it. My relatives, my friends, they're like that too.
isn't it strange that there are no princesses? i know they wouldn't be that relevant to the storyline but how…
Actually, you can increase your chances of having a son or a daughter. If you've watched other dramas where this was discussed, those are partially true.
There were also studies about this in “modern times” and there were books written about which ways and techniques got a “modern” approval. My parents know those methods, hahaha, and us, their three children, are the result of it. I also know it. LOL.
So, based on that, I would not be surprised the king increased his chance to have a son than a daughter. There is Science behind it. ;P
It's very easy to have a daughter, one reason is a lot of men are doing it wrong. But you can increase your chance of having a son by as much as 80% to 90% if you know what you need to do.
The part I am always waiting is the confrontation between the Queen and the Queen Mother. It's concubine vs concubine. No royal bloodline vs no royal bloodline.
It is the most ironic thing in the entire ancient history of humankind. I haven't seen nor read that kind of plot even in Western stories.
His mother not acting about it for years was suspicious enough. In a palace culture like theirs, what did she…
You know, come to think of it. If Uisung's mother knows the real identity of the physician (and why she's protecting him);
+ and the physician's real identity is he is the mysterious “only living son” left of the deposed Queen;
+ then that is why they she and the physician seem to have a relationship, at least implied in episode 6.
They were probably supposed to get married until things went south.
When the opportunity arose to fight back; or to take back what's rightfully theirs; she did not hesitate. If Uisung is the grandson of the deposed Queen, then he is the rightful heir. They have a much stronger claim to the throne.
That physician, striking a deal with the current Queen and willing to take his secrets to the grave, that is one heck of a conviction. He'd rather lose his life than betray anyone.
I think Uisung's mother never doubted the physician will speak, she just said the physician might eventually give up and speak just to convince her father to stop the investigation. Her real agenda was to save him.
LOL. There is a possibility she, the current Queen, and the deposed Queen, might end up helping each other, not exactly as allies, but on a mission to stop a common enemy -- the Queen Mother. Because as of episode 6, the three of them are barely surviving.
But, they have to keep the officials under their control. I wonder if the Queen Mother knows they are fighting amongst themselves.
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12 was perfect for this story.
It is also not in her power to be seen. It comes from a person's deepest desires.
In episode 15, we were shown that majority of people either doesn't see the mysterious old lady, or they ignore her.
But, let's put numbers and put things into some perspective.
The population of Korea in 2021 is at 51.74 million.
— Let's assume 50% of that population saw the mysterious old lady. That's 25.87 million
— Of that, only 50% bought the Golden Spoon. That's 12.935 million.
— Of that, only 50% used it. That's 6.467 million.
— Of that, only 50% permanently switch. That's 3.233 million out of 51.74 million (or 6.249%).
“50%” is a very generous assumption. Using the figures above:
— 25.87 million have twisted desires in their heart
— 12.935 million are willing to be tempted
— 6.467 million are ready to do it, to hell with their real families
— 3.22 million will never change their mind and make it permanent.
Personally, I doubt 6.467 million are ready to sacrifice their real families, especially in a country deeply rooted in familial bonds. It can go as low as 1% or 64,670.
64,470 actually doing it, now that's more plausible.
— Out of that, 80%, or 51,576, will go back to their real families.
— Only 12,894 individuals will make it permanent.
— To be honest, this is still a very generous figure.
The idea of the golden spoon still works.
^_^
It is also not in her power to be seen. It comes from a person's deepest desires.
In episode 15, we were shown that majority of people either doesn't see the mysterious old lady, or they ignore her.
But, let's put numbers and put things into some perspective.
The population of Korea in 2021 is at 51.74 million.
— Let's assume 50% of that population saw the mysterious old lady. That's 25.87 million
— Of that, only 50% bought the Golden Spoon. That's 12.935 million.
— Of that, only 50% used it. That's 6.467 million.
— Of that, only 50% permanently switch. That's 3.233 million out of 51.74 million (or 6.249%).
“50%” is a very generous assumption. Using the figures above:
— 25.87 million have twisted desires in their heart
— 12.935 million are willing to be tempted
— 6.467 million are ready to do it, to hell with their real families
— 3.22 million will never change their mind and make it permanent.
Personally, I doubt 6.467 million are ready to sacrifice their real families, especially in a country deeply rooted in familial bonds. It can go as low as 1% or 64,670.
64,470 actually doing it, now that's more plausible.
— Out of that, 80%, or 51,576, will go back to their real families.
— Only 12,894 individuals will make it permanent.
— To be honest, this is still a very generous figure.
The idea of the golden spoon still works.
^_^
There are people like Real SC's mother, so, yes, it is actually realistic. People today are full of pride, so I'm not sure why you thought of it as unrealistic.
But then again, what “pride” are we talking about?
“I'd rather sell my organs than be in debt to a good person” or “I'd rather sell my organs than be in debt to a bad person”?
You'd can still have a good life even if you have a debt to a good person. But you'll have hell if you are in debt with a bad person.
We've been in similar situations. We always chose, and will always choose, to find other ways than be in debt with people/institutions we know, or suspect, will give us hell. It is not worth it. If selling our organs is the last recourse, then so be it. My relatives, my friends, they're like that too.
So, no, it is actually realistic. ^_^
There were also studies about this in “modern times” and there were books written about which ways and techniques got a “modern” approval. My parents know those methods, hahaha, and us, their three children, are the result of it. I also know it. LOL.
So, based on that, I would not be surprised the king increased his chance to have a son than a daughter. There is Science behind it. ;P
It's very easy to have a daughter, one reason is a lot of men are doing it wrong. But you can increase your chance of having a son by as much as 80% to 90% if you know what you need to do.
She's like the past life of The Rock. LOL.
It is the most ironic thing in the entire ancient history of humankind. I haven't seen nor read that kind of plot even in Western stories.
Episode 7 and 8!
Check: https://mydramalist.com/discussions/golden-spoon/81867-the-golden-spoon-rules
Source of videos: Official uploads.
Subtitle: None available from the official uploaded videos.
Chapters 8 to 16 (episodes 21 to 47) to-be-aired.
Yeah, could be it. The popular genre of some actors sticks to them.
As of episode 13 and 14 revelations.
+ and the physician's real identity is he is the mysterious “only living son” left of the deposed Queen;
+ then that is why they she and the physician seem to have a relationship, at least implied in episode 6.
They were probably supposed to get married until things went south.
When the opportunity arose to fight back; or to take back what's rightfully theirs; she did not hesitate. If Uisung is the grandson of the deposed Queen, then he is the rightful heir. They have a much stronger claim to the throne.
That physician, striking a deal with the current Queen and willing to take his secrets to the grave, that is one heck of a conviction. He'd rather lose his life than betray anyone.
I think Uisung's mother never doubted the physician will speak, she just said the physician might eventually give up and speak just to convince her father to stop the investigation. Her real agenda was to save him.
LOL. There is a possibility she, the current Queen, and the deposed Queen, might end up helping each other, not exactly as allies, but on a mission to stop a common enemy -- the Queen Mother. Because as of episode 6, the three of them are barely surviving.
But, they have to keep the officials under their control. I wonder if the Queen Mother knows they are fighting amongst themselves.
I doubt MDL will remove it because it was officially tagged as “black/dark comedy” / “comedy” in various reputable websites like:
1. TMDb - which is syndicated in various other sites and apps like Trakt.tv - https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/156406 || https://trakt.tv/shows/under-the-queen-s-umbrella
2. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22265394/
3. Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_the_Queen%27s_Umbrella
4. Hancinema - https://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_Under_the_Queen__s_Umbrella.php
5. Naver TV (article by a reporter from jtbc) - https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000270919
To mention a few.
Although I can not see any mention of such in tvN's official website for the show.
Koreans have a weird description of what a “dark comedy” is, as far as this show is concerned.