Updated 6/4/2020. Complete until Episode 13. The following analysis was mostly written by Court Historian, Welmaris, with assistance from our Court Ladies GB and agdr03. Thank you!!!!! – pm3 part 2 is here: Character Summaries by Welmaris and the Royal Court, part 2 Before you read this, I want you to walk around the room first, […]
The King: Ep 11 On Time Loops and Time Travel
Sometimes, I wish I never brought up this time loop/time travel because it’s overwhelming the story. 🙂 As of now, there are only two *confirmed* incidents of time loop/time travel. This one, in Episode 1. BTW, although I like the idea that idea of two saviors, I will have to reject that and say there’s […]
The King: Ep 11 Questions and Answers
I’m going through some questions on the blog, and posting my answers. From newbie poster Jane M: This is my first time posting here so I want to tell you how much I enjoy eavesdropping on your conversations and how happy I was to find a group of people talking about this drama other that […]
The King: Eps 11 & 12 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers, rants, comments, analyses, observations, and theories. Let’s enjoy the show. gif credit: setsmaker’s tumblr
The King: Ep 10 The Kiss Analysis
I told you already, right? My favorite site for lists of filming locations is flyhoneystars.com. Link to The King: Eternal Monarch film location article: Flyhoneystars.com My favorite recapping site for whenever I want a second opinion on the Netflix and Viki subs is (drumroll, please) Dramamilk!!!!! After javabeans and girlfriday left, the recaps at Dramabeans […]
The King: Ep 10 On King Arthur
I guess I can’t put off this post on King Arthur much longer. Two characters brought up the King Arthur reference: Eunsub and the Yoyo Girl. It figures that Eunsub would have seen the similarities right away. With his childlike heart, he would be enamored with the idea of a young boy growing up to […]
The King: Ep 9 Is the Lightning a Good or Bad Omen?
From the start we were told that Lee Gon didn’t believe in superstitions. So how would he deal with the latest lightning strike? What did it mean? He was watching CCTV recordings of TaeEul’s free day in Busan. LG: I’m seeing something beautiful again. He clicked on another file. This time TaeEul was walking in […]
The King: Ep 10 Where’s This No Man’s Land?
There seems to be a confusion about the location of the Lee Gon’s “No Man’s Land” in relation to the portal. Some think it’s inside the portal. My good friend, Growing Beautifully, thinks it’s the space between the entrance/exit portals. Some people think it’s somewhere in the bamboo grove. I’m the only who insists that […]
The King: Eps 9 & 10 The Timeline, part 1
It’s always good to orient ourselves with a timeline, especially when the time is disjointed like in these Eps 9 and 10. But before we come after this kdrama director with pitchforks for this confusing timeline, I’ll give you three (I’ll limit myself to three) possible reasons WHY writers and directors often deliberately choose to […]
The King: WEnchanteur’s Analysis of Episode 3
This is WEnchanteur’s post. I’m just reposting here so you can comment on it as you please. WEnchanteur’s blog is w4worlds.eklablog.com. I’ll post later. Please be patient. I had to fight off fangirls from attacking a small canoe. But logic and the script always win the day. -pm3 ************************************************* Example of how drama make spectator […]
The King: Eps 9 & 10 Open Thread
The thread is now open for your spoilers, rants, comments, analyses, observations, and theories. Let’s enjoy the show. lol. Secret of the Universe #63: Never underestimate the elegance of correct diction and the power of a hairstylist to transform a man.
The King: GB’s Analysis of TaeEul’s Fate
I’m reposting Growing_Beautifully’s comments here so I won’t lose them. Thanks, GB. ************************** Thanks @plml3. You’ve covered all the points and more about the voiceovers. I wrote something on them too on DB (in reply to a question by @No_one) but I didn’t post them here. We’re on the same page as to Fate and […]
The King: Number Theory for Bitches, part 2
All the numbers spotted here and the previous post are just from Episode 7. So, what was there suddenly a significant presence of numbers in the script? My theory is to impress upon the viewer that the numbers are everywhere. All of the characters cannot help but encounter numbers in their ordinary lives. And these […]
The King: Ep 8 TaeEul’s Voiceovers and Confession
Update: For what it’s worth, here’s my Happy-Ending-Forecast. All Good. No tissues needed (unless you’re one of those frail, emo type who cries over dead ants, melted ice cream, and stubbed toes). I’ll tell you when I see signs of a horrible ending and you can jump off the ship and sail to safer shores. […]