Hello I am fan of Mr . Jang HyukDoes this drama have many scenes with old men with long beard who talk strategies…
Re: scenes with old men.
No. The old men with long beard are practically extras only.
The politics in this drama is between the three characters: the king, Lady Jung, and Councilor Park.
After episode 8, it actually went beyond mere political power struggle. Characters you would have an assumption about already turns out totally different. But that's how much I'll say, spoiler already. ;)
When PGW poured the tea on his hand instead of the ground, that was so extra 😂🤣
Yeah.
To me, it meant, Park is not a wild person. He is composed. He understands the situation.
What he did was a subtle message to Lady Jung that "you got me, I respect you for that, I've underestimated you, I would've drink this myself if that was our deal".
Versus just throwing it in the ground, it shows one is wild, emotionally-driven (like the king), and only sees their ego and not the 'opponent' before them just because she's a woman.
Looks like Councilor Park has changed his mind.He was right, if he was after power, he could have taken over the…
Yeah. I think he perfectly fits what Americans call "a patriot". HIs only desire is for the country and its people. He even sacrificed his love for the country by asking her to be the queen stepmother; and later asked her to give up her position.
It's rare to see this type of character in shows. Usually we see a template character, an antagonist. But Park is not, it's hard to classify him as such.
Also, I think another good lesson here is, communication. The king and Park are so deep in their political war, they fail to see they both want the same thing, a strong Joseon. Funny how that is the case even today in most countries, our politicians are too attached with their political colors/parties, they fail to see they all want the same thing.
I wonder, can Lady Jung unite the king and Park? Is this where they plan to bring the story? Or will she end up the true ruler behind-the-scenes? Probably she was the precedent to queens ruling above the king (at least as depicted in other shows where the queen was more powerful … not sure if it happened historically).
The second half is definitely worth to watch. This show has gone beyond political rivalries.
People would lose their shit if they hired a Korean. Japanese women do know hot to act cute. I believe that her…
They know how to act cute but not to the point as Koreans.
People losing their shit are overly sensitive. Koreans do get Japanese actors. Japanese get Chinese actors.
If it was historical fiction, sure they can go ballistic. But for shows based on fiction, there's no reason to lose their shit, they're just trying to create an issue over something that is not an issue.
He was right, if he was after power, he could have taken over the most important offices. Since episode 1, he never showed interest.
He is like most politicians today, they have a genuine interest for their respective country. However, once they are in position, they realize they must do things they do not want for the sake of the country they want to protect and envisioned. They are only after positions where they can serve most, damn power.
Now what he realized the length Lady Jung is willing to go, he himself was amazed. He was looking for that type of a person to rule the country and he seemed to have found that person.
He will probably change his tune.
I doubt he will sacrifice himself to save Lady Jung. No. I think he will find a way to live and still get Lady Jung to be the Queen. This time, he will act as a silent "guardian". To keep Lady Jung in check, at least to ensure she will work for the country; as well as to keep the king in line.
Noticed how he did not call the current king a tyrant? When his son confronted him, he said, (paraphrasing) "if your king was a tyrant you would do the same thing I did". He doesn't see the current king as a tyrant, he just doesn't want him because he can not control him; and the king has showed deep hatred against him.
If he can use Lady Jung to keep the king in line, he will, especially now that he learned Lady Jung is worthy to rule the country, even if just an ear for the king.
Again, like Councilor Park said, the current king is courageous and intelligent, but he is too emotional and lacks wisdom.
Which we've seen, he kept making decisions out of emotions and only thinking after he was thwarted.
While Lady Jung is a schemer surpassing Councilor Park. Since she returned back to the palace, she put her plans into action and no one, not even Councilor Park realized it.
She planned everything. She used the entire palace as her chess pieces. The master schemer that is Councilor Park was only a tool she for her, outmaneuvering him every step.
LOLs, never play chess with Lady Jung, she's very scary. Not even poker.
If Lady Jung will only succumb to the palace politics, she can become the master puppeteer and no one would ever know she's playing them all on her palms.
Now. On to second half of the series! The showdown begins!
That move by Lady Park was far too risky. She revealed her identity too early thinking Park no longer have a choice…
I guess she's betting her life that the king will choose her no matter what.
That was a huge and deadly bet.
Then again, the preview already told us Lady Park was right to bet on the king saving her. (That was a stupid preview, they should not have included it.)
That move by Lady Park was far too risky. She revealed her identity too early thinking Park no longer have a choice in the matter because everything is set for the king to choose him.
Though in the preview of the next episode, the king did choose her anyway … against the wish of Councilor Park.
Still, that showed that she risked too much, Park did try to stop her from being selected.
I wonder when the king will learn his lesson not to make a decision based on his emotions. He made that mistake countless of times already and he only starts thinking after he was outmaneuvered by Park.
Then again, Park already said the same thing a few episodes back. LOLs. The king is feisty but short sighted. He is intelligent but lacks wisdom.
Yeah. It's episode 15. It is very distracting, I keep on staring checking his hair.
Another possible reason, the scenes for episode 15 with him having short hair were filmed much later during production. They probably had to redo those scenes.
Yeah. It's episode 15. It is very distracting, I keep on staring checking his hair.
His hairstylist probably was not around during those scenes and no one can install his hair extensions. They ended up filming with him having short hair hoping no one will notice.
The winner in acting in this show is Ahn Se Bin. Not much dialogue but she was able to deliver the facial expressions and emotions needed for her character.
She has a bright future in the industry and it looks like her parents are very supportive. She's a natural talent.
I love her acting in "The Killer's Shopping List". Not much dialogue but she was able to deliver the facial expressions and emotions needed for her character.
She has a bright future in the industry and it looks like her parents are very supportive. She's a natural talent.
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No. The old men with long beard are practically extras only.
The politics in this drama is between the three characters: the king, Lady Jung, and Councilor Park.
After episode 8, it actually went beyond mere political power struggle. Characters you would have an assumption about already turns out totally different. But that's how much I'll say, spoiler already. ;)
To me, it meant, Park is not a wild person. He is composed. He understands the situation.
What he did was a subtle message to Lady Jung that "you got me, I respect you for that, I've underestimated you, I would've drink this myself if that was our deal".
Versus just throwing it in the ground, it shows one is wild, emotionally-driven (like the king), and only sees their ego and not the 'opponent' before them just because she's a woman.
It's rare to see this type of character in shows. Usually we see a template character, an antagonist. But Park is not, it's hard to classify him as such.
Also, I think another good lesson here is, communication. The king and Park are so deep in their political war, they fail to see they both want the same thing, a strong Joseon. Funny how that is the case even today in most countries, our politicians are too attached with their political colors/parties, they fail to see they all want the same thing.
I wonder, can Lady Jung unite the king and Park? Is this where they plan to bring the story? Or will she end up the true ruler behind-the-scenes? Probably she was the precedent to queens ruling above the king (at least as depicted in other shows where the queen was more powerful … not sure if it happened historically).
The second half is definitely worth to watch. This show has gone beyond political rivalries.
People losing their shit are overly sensitive. Koreans do get Japanese actors. Japanese get Chinese actors.
If it was historical fiction, sure they can go ballistic. But for shows based on fiction, there's no reason to lose their shit, they're just trying to create an issue over something that is not an issue.
He was right, if he was after power, he could have taken over the most important offices. Since episode 1, he never showed interest.
He is like most politicians today, they have a genuine interest for their respective country. However, once they are in position, they realize they must do things they do not want for the sake of the country they want to protect and envisioned. They are only after positions where they can serve most, damn power.
Now what he realized the length Lady Jung is willing to go, he himself was amazed. He was looking for that type of a person to rule the country and he seemed to have found that person.
He will probably change his tune.
I doubt he will sacrifice himself to save Lady Jung. No. I think he will find a way to live and still get Lady Jung to be the Queen. This time, he will act as a silent "guardian". To keep Lady Jung in check, at least to ensure she will work for the country; as well as to keep the king in line.
Noticed how he did not call the current king a tyrant? When his son confronted him, he said, (paraphrasing) "if your king was a tyrant you would do the same thing I did". He doesn't see the current king as a tyrant, he just doesn't want him because he can not control him; and the king has showed deep hatred against him.
If he can use Lady Jung to keep the king in line, he will, especially now that he learned Lady Jung is worthy to rule the country, even if just an ear for the king.
Again, like Councilor Park said, the current king is courageous and intelligent, but he is too emotional and lacks wisdom.
Which we've seen, he kept making decisions out of emotions and only thinking after he was thwarted.
While Lady Jung is a schemer surpassing Councilor Park. Since she returned back to the palace, she put her plans into action and no one, not even Councilor Park realized it.
She planned everything. She used the entire palace as her chess pieces. The master schemer that is Councilor Park was only a tool she for her, outmaneuvering him every step.
LOLs, never play chess with Lady Jung, she's very scary. Not even poker.
If Lady Jung will only succumb to the palace politics, she can become the master puppeteer and no one would ever know she's playing them all on her palms.
Now. On to second half of the series! The showdown begins!
That was a huge and deadly bet.
Then again, the preview already told us Lady Park was right to bet on the king saving her. (That was a stupid preview, they should not have included it.)
Though in the preview of the next episode, the king did choose her anyway … against the wish of Councilor Park.
Still, that showed that she risked too much, Park did try to stop her from being selected.
Then again, Park already said the same thing a few episodes back. LOLs. The king is feisty but short sighted. He is intelligent but lacks wisdom.
She has a bright future in the industry and it looks like her parents are very supportive. She's a natural talent.
She has a bright future in the industry and it looks like her parents are very supportive. She's a natural talent.
These "FANS" are very disrespectful of the actors.
The actors refused when they were asked in interviews back in 2020 and 2021.
When they officially received the offer for Season 2 in 2022, they rejected it.
Good luck waiting. ^_^