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Post by jojo on Apr 28, 2009 8:47:52 GMT -5
Some posters on this forum have indicated that The Iron Empress is next. I just checked wybe's (aka: MiND TV) schedule. May isn't posted yet. Either we'll see The Iron Empress or have a surprise! ;D
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Post by jojo on Apr 28, 2009 8:53:21 GMT -5
Just saw episode 86, which I thought was well done. Sorry to see it end. I don't think the accelerated production schedule did the series justice. I've been recording these to DVD from the TV, and am missing a few episodes. Does anyone have a few recordings to trade? Hi ozzaib! I definitely agree about the accelerated schedule! Sejong's biggest contribution, Hangul, isn't covered enough. Sorry I can't help you with the recordings.
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Post by Betz on Apr 28, 2009 13:59:03 GMT -5
jojo wrote: "I just checked wybe's (aka: MiND TV) schedule. May isn't posted yet. Either we'll see The Iron Empress or have a surprise!" Greetings Jojo and Members :-) I received an email confirmation from WYBE-MiND TV Channel 35 in Philly, that The Iron Empress will be the next Korean series to air in the Saturday and Sunday 10pm slot, beginning this weekend (not sure May 2 or May3, check the station's program grid, hopefully it will be updated by the end of this week) www.wybe.org/primetime.htmlKBS - THE IRON EMPRESS official website main page www.kbs.co.kr/drama/taehooKBS official website photos www.kbs.co.kr/drama/taehoo/report/photo/index.htmlI am really looking forward to this new series :-) Betz in Philly
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Post by tinkerbell on Apr 28, 2009 17:39:58 GMT -5
I liked the lighting of the lamps at the beginning, mirroring how the series started. What I still miss is not seeing the implementation of Hangul. I’m would have loved to see people’s reactions to the announcement and see people, both inside and outside of the palace, learning the new alphabet. It was nice to end at the same tree when Sejong stood with Yi Su, many years ago. I also took note of the lamps being lit and it seemed appropriate to end it at that beautiful tree. The scenes with Yi Su and the little Prince came to mind right away. They did a good job portraying it's development but I would have liked to have seen a few episodes with the people learning Hangul too.
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Post by ozzaib on Apr 30, 2009 22:14:50 GMT -5
The chronology at the end seems muddled.
Remember, the Queen gives the young Ming Emperor a garment she's hand made for his "expedition to Mongolia.” In 1449, Wang Zhen leads the army, with the Emperor, on a punitive expedition against the Mongolians, in which ended in disaster at Tu-mu. The Chinese army was slaughtered, mostly because of Wang Zhen’s ineptitude and meddling with the experienced generals, Wang Zhen is killed, and the Emperor taken prisoner. The Emperor was released a year later, and imprisoned by the man acting as Emperor in his absence. After 7 years, he regains his throne.
Hangul was unveiled in 1446, the Queen visits China and dies sometime between this and Sejong’s death in 1450. Does Wang Zhen have time to TWICE travel to Korea, once to rattle sabers over the release of Hangul, and again to express condolences on the Queen’s death and admiration for the “one blind man who opened the eyes of many”, all in the space of 3 years? That is, between 1446 and 1449. A minor quibble in an otherwise excellent series.
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Post by seven stars on Jun 18, 2009 11:25:22 GMT -5
My final thoughts on GKS are all positive. Top to bottom it is my favorite K-Drama. Even though I sometimes felt a bit skeptical of the kings altruistic semi-egalitarian portrayal, the subject matter engaged my attention throughout the entire length of the series while maintaining a realism that made it believable.
In terms of production quality I put it on par with IYSS and DJY which, in my view, is the top of the heap. The collection of great actors was exciting atthe beginning and they did not disappoint.
I never got bored with this one at all and, like IYSS and EWG, the lead character and the actor playing the part captured my imagination. However, the big thing for me is always the emotion of the experience (call me sentimental if you like). I was truly inspired by this series and came away from it wanting to be a better person.
By the way, nice historical criticism ozzaib!
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Post by jojo on Jun 18, 2009 12:53:26 GMT -5
The chronology at the end seems muddled. Does Wang Zhen have time to TWICE travel to Korea, once to rattle sabers over the release of Hangul, and again to express condolences on the Queen’s death and admiration for the “one blind man who opened the eyes of many”, all in the space of 3 years? I think this was done to quickly end the series. Unfortunately ratings rule over other considerations. which makes me want to Thanks for the history info ozzaib!
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Post by jojo on Jun 18, 2009 13:01:48 GMT -5
I never got bored with this one at all and, like IYSS and EWG, the lead character and the actor playing the part captured my imagination. However, the big thing for me is always the emotion of the experience (call me sentimental if you like). I was truly inspired by this series and came away from it wanting to be a better person. awwww 7Stars!!! I like your sentiment! This series didn't have the emotional impact of battles, but it definitely 'struck a chord' with me. One of the most surprising things to me (and at times frustrating) was that Sejong kept Jo Malseng around. I'm still bummed about the truncated ending.
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Post by TheBo on Jun 18, 2009 14:28:57 GMT -5
Umm, you guys didn't just finish this, did you? I thought you had been ahead of us.
Bo
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Post by seven stars on Jun 18, 2009 17:02:40 GMT -5
Sorry Bo,
I'm just slow that's all.
BTW I missed a few episodes so could somebody fill me in on Jo Malseng's transformation. I know he was exiled but I missed his return to service. After that it seemed he was essentially mobilizing his wiles in the service of the King.
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