Let me say it again. This drama you have to choose the ending I chose he had died then she did and he came to get her so they could go together to heaven. Clan power? Im glad it was 16 episodes. He doesnt have long to ponder it though as Sin Chi Soo makes his move and, along with a handful of rebels, storms the palace in a bid to take him out of the loop once and for all. They just look at each other for a long time, then So-woon says that she has this dream all the time, but when she approaches, he usually disappears. Grrr. Lord giseong is a prince as i understood. Ah.I just can't forget how foolhardy Hasun was to leave without protection when he knew that he had so many people against him. Why was killing off all the bad guys done so poorly and quickly? }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Please enter your username or email address. I said this in episode 8, and I will say it again. Its time for our clown to sink or swim on his own, and one wrong move could mean his death and the death of everyone he cares about. I am relatively new to historical dramas but I am enjoying them. Why did he leave the palace without guards? Queen Dowager walks into a trap of her own and we understand the extent of Ha Suns game-playing as he truly understands how to navigate the vipers pit. You're making good progress with JEONG DO JEON. or Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The iconic Shawarma King has won the 'best in Scotland' title at the British Kebab Awards for the second time in a row, with the viral eatery on King Street describing their second win as . 9 is following him into the sageuk? And I absolutely loved the ending, with Ha Sun abdicating the throne, because Ive never felt okay with the idea of his keeping it when it really never belonged to him. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these recaps. Prince Charles travels to Hong Kong to mark the end of British rule as the region became an administrative region of China. She walks out of the village and into a field to think, carrying one of her wishing hazelnuts with her. Thanks s lot for this essay! After 15 episodes of drama, tension and romance we finally reach the conclusive chapter to this historical Korean show. The reason why this never happened in Joseon is because of the way they keep tap on the king's every movement. He says that even if he stepped down and one of them took the throne, the country would be okay. I too loved MLSHR, BUT I enjoyed it WHILE knowing and recognising its flaws. For So Woon, I could never handle her reaction to Ha Sun's disappearance, again. But the main flaws I had with it are Jang's demise and So Woon's reaction to Ha Sun's disappearance. Dunno but I enjoyed it veeery much. He didnt die for any plot related reasons. Gimme a break! Ta-da! But we are inevitably always going to reach an impasse @shaani. For sure an emotional roller coaster ride. It made it interesting. HAECHI is my only live watch right now. She is depressed and gets yet another false hope that Hasun could be alive. . But Im also not surprised that he burned out quickly he wasnt raised to rule a country, nor did he ever really want the job. The drama version had put their own spin on it. This kind of doppelganger plot makes more sense in the movie. That's a leap as big as Everest, but okay, fine. He was the best!! Of course, they arent worth the time I suppose. You're a neophyte. It really speaks out my mind almost perfectly why I did not really enjoy watching this drama, especially after Yi Heon's death. Also, what a complete waste of what I could have accepted as an okay last 10-15 minutes, or even, heck, half an hour if they'd just used their common sense while writing the damn thing. Honestly, its not even the underlying moral issues that are never addressed by this show, although sure they annoy me on a personal level, and I have argued about them till Kingdom come; its that a core ingredient for plot and character was just IGNORED in order for them to try and push the story they wanted to tell. What, he doesnt get to benefit from the magic two year time leap ? (~You know, its kind of paradoxical. all had loyal supporters! I am mad, salty, disappointed, call it what you will, at the mistreatment of the King as a written and constructed character. Or am I confused? Moo-young yanks the sword from his own belly and uses it to kill the last assassin, as Ha Sun sinks to the ground. Dont base it on a doppelganger trope at all if youre going to do that! Everything you have written about this show is exactly what I felt towards the ending. Which is a rarity these days in Kdrama land. But Ha Sun stabs him in the belly, declaring that the price for killing Minister Lee is his death. His dignified presence was a centering, moderating influence for both monarchs, and elevated every scene in which he appeared. I was lucky, it was so beautiful about music, acting, costumes, and I appreciated that there was balance between politics and romance. As for Moo-young he died with his boots on. Got bored reading the comments with such fervor to bring the drama down. Im kind of glad I wasnt in the mood for this one, even for Jin-goo. It turns out to be a trap though that he walks right into. For the drama in general. It's not that King Loves is terrible, but if you put MLDBC, MLSHR and KL on a scale, KL veers more towards the extreme that is occupied by MLSHR, instead of the MLDBC extreme. And after all that complaining, that was where it truly felt like an ending, except for what happened during those two years. He should have walked away, been protected by the officer, who would then accompany him as he returned to the village incognito to meet up with his sister and the queen. I have seen a lot if historical dramas because i generally like historical/costume dramas and this is certainly a drama that i really enjoyed. I'm not even thinking that this drama is even close to reality lol. Y U GOTTA KILL OFFICER JANG?! It didn't turn out to be a bad drama, but it's not like I missed something important! So-woon tells him that hes done enough, and that she supports his decision. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; She asks the little girl where she learned to make a wish like that, and the girl says a man who was passing by taught her. To all the above comments: He manages to throw his sword and take out the assassin about to finish off Ha Sun, then slips around Ha Sun to take the sword meant for him. Eunuch Jo asks to come with him, but Ha Sun says he cant because hes recommended him for a promotion, and the new king needs him as much as he did when he first arrived in the palace. Poop smell can change for illnesses as well haha. I truly enjoyed the drama's cinematography, particularly the outdoor settings. I do not know of any other drama where it attracted the attention of so much of the wisest and knowledgeable beanies, SIMPLY because of its potential and not because it was actually a phenomenal drama. I will remember his Eunuch Jo for a long time. They look at each other lovingly for a long time, then Ha Sun takes So-woons hand, and they walk home together. You're most welcome, Chingu! Because whoever Yi Heon was, according to the makers of this show, no longer matters. The plot cant take any additional eps. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { The prince appear for less than a whole minute, says a couple of pretty obvious statements and I'm supposed to believe he's meant to rule? I enjoy things I also think are objectively bad. The story made a lot of promises, and then didnt deliver. Or well he did but not the important ones. I swear you won't regret it. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. And its not because I didnt get the ending that I wanted that makes me sad. I really liked to see how the generosity of this character touched the people around him. Hasun implemented a controversial tax law and opposed the Ming. In the dark of night, Minister Shin leads the rebel soldiers to the palace gates and orders them to kill the tyrant king. Where was Ha Sun the whole time in those two years???? What? Why not start writing? Distracted, Moo-young tries to get to Ha Sun, but hes stopped by a sword through the chest. Why did you bother to watch it if you thought it was so bad? The Crown season 5 ending explained. He says that serving Ha Sun has been a once in a lifetime blessing, and they hug, both of them crying. Eunuch Jo gives Ha Sun a drawing that he made of him, remembering how Ha Sun once drew him a picture to cheer him up. Like, we see the Queen leaving her Lady behind to go for a walk. I realize that it was to his advantage to have his enemies think he was dead, but for the life of me, I cannot see how he could have lived. But still if you look exactly like the king and sitting on the throne no one would dare to question you, unless you are bold like shin and he knew what he was talking about. But, no. According to Nielsen Korea, the highly-anticipated March 4 finale of the historical drama achieved the drama's highest viewership. Yeo Jin-gu was also just so much better and fresher as Yi Heon in every way. And then the Clown and his Queen live happily ever after, after the Clown suddenly abdicates after having a COMPLETE change in behaviour and personality I might add, that nobody frakking realises. MLDBC too was a fairly nice, pleasant and most importantly, CONSISTENT drama. It might have all been clear to Koreans or anyone else who knows the province names, but it seems to me like they were jerking us around by having the general from near the northern border turn around and then having another general turn up like magic. I guess my only questions are: Why? Ae-young tells So-woon that the clowns are in town, and she gets a look of desperate hope in her eyes. One that is like a wolf trying to be a sheep and telling everyone that it is a sheep, when its actually still a wolf. It was beautiful how everything was brought full-circle yet felt natural, like Gap-soo and Dal-lae going back to their clown troupe, Woon-shim deciding to see the world, and especially So-woon wishing Ha Sun back to her with a hazelnut. anyway. Thus, the story's flow was smooth and it concentrated more on the main story of the clown. The survival of the great majority allows everything? Not because i didn't like it but because i thought it would cause to loose some viewers as yi heon really had gained some fans despite being kind of a villan (thanks to jin goos excellent acting on a villainous role. The King, all his loves, fears, weaknesses and strengths, his idiosyncrasies, his handwriting, his tone of voice, he as a person, already has to exist before the Clown can pretend to be him. The Interest Of Love Episode 16 Recap, Review & Ending Explained, Crash Course in Romance Episode 9 Recap & Review, Click Here To Read Our Full Season Write Up And Final Score. In January of the Year of the Black Pig, the king suppressed the rebel forces and ruled the nation wisely. Why kill officer Jang So random. They weren't flawless, but they honored their own internal logic and the characters' developmental arcs. P.S. Then what was the point ofanything that ever happened in this show? Though nervous he won't be able to pull off the subterfuge, the decoy leads successfully, and falls in love with the queen in the process. And I'm not alone, for Beans of Wisdom threads can prove you that. Prolly will make the beeeest drama with 0 plotholes and AMAZING storyline. ???? At a couple of points in the past two years, I was simultaneously live-watching 9-10 dramas along with older shows and films. Thats my point. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1) The Last Of Us Episode 5 Recap & Review, 2) The Interest Of Love Episode 16 Recap, Review & Ending Explained, 6) Crash Course in Romance Episode 9 Recap & Review, 8) Magic Mikes Last Dance Ending Explained, 10) You Season 4 Episode 1 Recap & Review. No one would let a lowborn guy like him to rule if he was not able to fool everyone to think he is the king. Everything was inconsistent. This probably means I have to watch "Vincenzo" to find out what Kim Hee-won's visual style is.) By making Cray Cray entirely an insane drug addict, they set the bar for the Clown's superiority so damn low - because who can't top "insane drug addict" as an alternative ruler.