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. […]
Protected: The King: The Red King’s Dream, continued 2
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The King: Falling in Love with Lee Gon, part 1
Falling in love with the writer’s mind is one thing but falling in love with her characters is something else. To me, a lot of viewers don’t realize that the writer KES had written Lee Gon as a role reversal. Often in kdramas with paragons like Lee Gon, it is the heroine who first falls […]
The King: Eps 7 & 8 Open Thread
The thread is now open for your spoilers, rants, comments, analyses, observations, and theories. Let’s enjoy the show.
The King: Eps 5 and 6 Dialogues
The problem with this drama is it’s full of CONTEXT. It’s so easy for viewers to lose sight of meaning behind the words if they’re rushing through the dialogues. You know there are kdrama writers were the words don’t have much “density” to them. What you see is what you get. But there are screenwriters, […]
The King: Lee MinHo & Lee Gon Appreciation Post
As you probably know, I’m a Cynical Islander (population: 1). artwork by Phoenix A couple of days ago, I asked my good friends over at Shallow Island (they’re really NOT shallow at all) to write their testimonials for Lee Gon/Lee MinHo. I’m compiling their posts out here for others to enjoy. I invite all the Bitches […]
The King: On Solutions and Answers
Lee Gon said this, “The architect Richard Fuller said, ‘When I find a solution to a problem, I know that I am wrong if the solution is not beautiful’….You are all proud mathematicians of the Kingdom of Corea. Whatever problem you are working on, I hope your solution and your answer are both beautiful.” How […]
The King: Lee Gon’s Family Tree
Thanks, @Welmaris, for clearing up the Lee Gon’s ancestry! Let’s stop the misconception about Lee Lim’s place in the monarchy’s family tree. Lee Lim is the oldest son of King Haejong, but illegitimate because his mother was a woman other than the queen. He is the older half brother of King Lee Ho, whom he […]
The King: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers, comments, analyses, and theories. The first poster to spot 5 tropes in an episode wins this garish opulent “I’m an Ace!” Trope Spotter trophy from BitchesOverDramas. Let’s enjoy the show!
The King: On the God Complex
I’m posting my reply to @growing_beautifully here because it’s long. @pkml3 Hah! I know what I did, and I succeeded. It was to get your take on the MYTH. My nonsense below is filled with questions, but don’t worry, I’m just posing them and if you feel like answering them, please do… but I’m also […]
The King: Eternal Monarch:: Where in the World is Lee Gon?
My go to blog when I want information on filming location sites is flyhoneystars.com. (No, I’m not paid to advertise her site.) She does a thorough job of researching the sites in a timely manner. Here’s the link to her blog: Filming Location: The King Eternal Monarch The pictures are hers. Please give her credit should […]