I’m using the Viki subs but taking screenshots from Kissasian. 1. Is it a happy ending? Yes!! This is the sort of happy ending that @agdr03 and I like. Right, @agdr03? The story leaps five years ahead with HaRam and Cheongki happily married and blessed with a son. 2. What about Prince Yul’s happy ending? […]
The King: @Phoenix’s Keynote Speech on Lee Gon
@Phoenix, you’ve great timing! Today is Lee Minho’s birthday. He was born June 22, 1987. 😂 He’s 33 years old like his character Lee Gon. This entire article is written by @Phoenix, President of the Xiao Nai Appreciation Club and Chief Executive Officer of the Lee Gon Fan Club. She’s an expert on the qualities […]
The King: Theories on Ep 10 Blue Flowers, GB’s Explanation
I’m reposting @GB’s explanation here. I often repost a comment on the blog and give it its own “thread” so people can see it without scrolling and answer it separately. New poster @melone asked: I have one question regarding the timeline and this has been troubling me since the finale. When did the last scene […]
The King: Yeong’s Password and Lee Gon’s Name
This is for the lurkers who are confused about Eunsub’s password. Eunsub said that Jo Yeong’s password consisted of “J and then 13 zeros. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, and zero. ‘Jo’ as in trillion, and ‘Yeong’ as in zero.” “Jo” in Korean means a trillion. A trillion […]
The King: Falling in Love with Lee Gon, 3
Here were the other two. I said 17, right? The King: Falling in Love with Lee Gon, part 1 The King: Falling in Love with Lee Gon, 2 **************** You must fall in love with a guy who cares about his girl’s modesty, but not his. Gifs are from @boopkyoong’s tumblr. Thank you! I swear. […]
The King: Explaining the 1994 and 2020 Lee Lims
A few lurkers have been asking the same question, so instead of answering individually, I’ll do this in pictures. This was Lee Lim (let’s call LL 1.0) in Episode 1. He was looking at the Four Tiger Sword that he was going to use to kill his brother. He scoffed at young Lee Gon when […]
The King: Falling in Love with Lee Gon, 2
I was reminded by that I had this series, right? Let’s set a limit. How about 17? Falling in Love with Lee Gon, part 1 *********************** There’s one montage in Episode 16 that I thought encapsulated Lee Gon’s (and therefore KES’) concept of love. Can you guess? It’s this one. It’s a montage of the […]
The King: Ep 16 The Happy Ending
@carolstar wrote: Much as I like them forever dating until old age I feel sad that there is no Queen in the end. I see I have to leave my Cynical Island and sit a spell with you. Let’s start with SinJae. Lee Gon was studying the bus stop route and times when young SinJae’s […]
The King: JT7’s Timeline, Final Notes
Updated 6/16/2020 6/18/2020. Thanks, JT7!! -pm3 These are JT7’s revised final Timeline Notes. Please give credit to JT7 when copying them. 🙂 The King_ Eternal Monarch – Sheet1-3 Movement with half a flute: credit: JT7 Lee Lim’s movements: credit: JT7 Movement with whole flute: credit: JT7 Lee Gon’s movement: credit: JT7 Eternity and Infinity: credit: […]
The King: (Bitches)splaining Ep 16 TaeEul with Lee Lim
This is for WEnchanteur and the other lurkers. – It takes two pieces of flutes to travel back in time, why does Lee Gon do it when Tae Eul didn’t travel with him all the way to the end? Did you mean this moment? The director didn’t show us a split screen but while Lee […]
The King: Ep 16 @GB’s Solitude, Yoyo Kid, and Lily
Do you know that I AVOID reading @GB’s posts? They’re an irresistible catnip and I get sucked into replying to her posts. The loose ends that we’re happiest over, when they got tied up. These still leave much to be desired! 1) Finding out who Chief Park’s Solitude is. 2) Finding out the reason (maybe?) […]
The King: Eps 15 & 16 Q&As on Mackerel, Embracing Fate, and Palm Leaves
From Episode 15. Citylights asked: Can someone explain how they understood the “mackarel” of Prime Minister Koo??? Im so confused! Is it because LG already traveled back in time thats why her mom’s memory changed? or is it because her mother is already switched? Please enlighten me. Thanks! Holy Mackerel! I generally don’t like to […]
The King: Eternal Monarch:: @GB’s Flash Poll
This is 100% @Growing_Beautifully’s idea. Your questions are awesome!! -pm3 🎈🎈 Hi Guys and Gals! 🎈🎈 It’s Time for a Fun Shallow Islands’ Poll Off the top of my head, here’s a brief poll which everyone is invited to add to and augment. Of course everyone can vote/play as well!! (Sorry can’t recall the episode […]
The King: @Snow Flower’s Musical Composition
I’m so awed by the talents of the people here!! Here’s our very own resident composer @Snow Flower with her original piece. Thank you, @Snow Flower. -pm3 @Snow Flower writes: Here is a piano piece I composed recently. I don’t know how to call it yet. I am thinking Frozen Time or Mirror of Solitude, […]