Post by ajk on Apr 25, 2021 3:44:23 GMT -5
Of all the characters you’d expect to turn into a compelling storyline, who would have said Sudal? Nobody! How about that. He was such a goof and now you can’t stop watching the guy and wondering how this will all end up.
The guy playing Kyun-hwon was good in this one. He hasn’t quite had the part that Goongyae has had, just as far as the range of emotions and situations, but he really stepped up here.
The guy playing Goongyae also did well, showing his illness. It was very convincing without feeling overdone.
Jongkahn: “One Wang Guhn is a bigger threat to us than ten Ahjitaes.” He’s still clinging to this. What is his vision of the endgame here? Does he really still think that Goongyae is going to miraculously recover? I guess he wants the stability of the crown prince being the successor but with so much discontent in the kingdom—not to mention with people already scheming for power—does he really think that’s going to happen?
Just for future reference: Imperial Guardian was described in this episode as the “highest of officials replacing the Supreme Councilor.” I don’t think it’s “replacing” as much as it is superseding...but anyway I’ve never heard this title before in any historical I’ve watched.
One sensible thing in this episode is Doyoung being put to good use. This made perfect sense ever since she married WG; no point in keeping her sitting in the capital when she could be helpful back in her own province.
WG “All we can do is treat him with respect until the end.” Well no, you could have given him his wish and executed him like he asked. Seemed like Tepyoung and Neungsan were both criticizing you for not doing that. And now this is all turning into a huge source of tension. Plus you can imagine what Sudal will try to do if he’s brought anywhere near the enemy king. Yikes!
■Wuyue...It was one of the many contending kingdoms in China that sprang up after Tang fell in 907. Much to Wang Guhn’s surprise, Bekjae had promptly established diplomatic relations with Wuyue in preparation for the future unification of the Three Kingdoms.
The guy playing Kyun-hwon was good in this one. He hasn’t quite had the part that Goongyae has had, just as far as the range of emotions and situations, but he really stepped up here.
The guy playing Goongyae also did well, showing his illness. It was very convincing without feeling overdone.
Jongkahn: “One Wang Guhn is a bigger threat to us than ten Ahjitaes.” He’s still clinging to this. What is his vision of the endgame here? Does he really still think that Goongyae is going to miraculously recover? I guess he wants the stability of the crown prince being the successor but with so much discontent in the kingdom—not to mention with people already scheming for power—does he really think that’s going to happen?
■ Dumplings and kimchee...Origin of dumplings is recorded in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Upon meeting a storm at sea which required a sacrifice with a human head to calm it, Zhuge Liang made use of food in the shape of a human head, hence dumplings were born. Various types of kimchees have been enjoyed by Koreans since the ancient Choson period. It developed further in Shilla period with the creation of Nabak and Dongchimi kimchee.
Just for future reference: Imperial Guardian was described in this episode as the “highest of officials replacing the Supreme Councilor.” I don’t think it’s “replacing” as much as it is superseding...but anyway I’ve never heard this title before in any historical I’ve watched.
One sensible thing in this episode is Doyoung being put to good use. This made perfect sense ever since she married WG; no point in keeping her sitting in the capital when she could be helpful back in her own province.
WG “All we can do is treat him with respect until the end.” Well no, you could have given him his wish and executed him like he asked. Seemed like Tepyoung and Neungsan were both criticizing you for not doing that. And now this is all turning into a huge source of tension. Plus you can imagine what Sudal will try to do if he’s brought anywhere near the enemy king. Yikes!
