So, after last week’s episode where we saw Gon take Tae-eul to the Kingdom of Corea, This episode starts before that and we see Gon returning … “The King: Eternal Monarch” has been pretty average thus far, but episode 5 was fun, there were moments I chuckled and moments I found cringy, other than that, there is also close to no development in this episode aside from two to three scenes, its problem that’s been plaguing this series thus far.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'jazminemedia_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',113,'0','0'])); Episode 5 picks up right where we left off, Tae Eul is flabbergasted as she realizes that Lee Gon was not crazy and is actually a king. Episode 1 ... Whose Vote Counts, Explained. Throughout this episode we see just how whipped Lee Gon is for Tae Eul, he brings her food, he sneaks to meet her, he has her join his guard team and much more. The first 5 episodes have so far delivered some pretty good characterisation but at the expense of a story that hasn’t really advanced all that much. He killed the entire family, leaving the counterpart of Lee Gon’s mother alive, and sent his counterpart back to the Kingdom of Corea so that people will think that he is dead. Emperor Lee Gon (Lee Min-ho) crosses the border between two worlds. Lee Gon and Jeong Tae-eul are working together to protect people from both worlds while having a cute romance on the side. It hasn’t been a compelling watch for me up to this point. on An easy guide to “The King: Eternal Monarch”, Hani of EXID in talks for an Acting Debut, PARK BOGUM releases his 'BLOOMIN' music video, Jung Il Woo sends pizza truck support to Lee Min Ho in "The King: Eternal Monarch" filming set, 5 Reasons Why You Should Watch Mystic Pop-up Bar, WATCH: Here’s a compilation of Kim Go Eun Singing! Now that you’re caught up, look out for what TKEM is going to bring to us! At least have a different color scheme for one of the worlds, because I was honestly very confused at least three times whilst watching the 5th episode of “The King: Eternal Monarch.” I had no idea which world the scene was in. While their romance is on going, we must not forget about Lee Lim! I actually agree with everything you say. Lee Lim wants to pass on a message Na-ri does a palm reading on Lee Lim and Eun-sup recognises him and freaks out; Lee Lim tells Eun-sup to pass on a message to Lee Gon — to meet him at the memorial mass or he will return to Na-ri. 8-year-old Lee Gon witnessed his father being killed and ended up cutting the flute in half while saving himself from Lee Lim. The opening episode opens up with a story about King Sinmun, who came across a magical object called the Manpasikjeok — apparently, it is a myth. A modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective. The only reason I endure isbecause 1. Honestly, i also felt weird on the progress of the drama. Even the directing was questionable, they have this scene were Yeong described Myeung-seung to Enseup, but the picture that was flashed back was of Nari like i Don’t get it. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. She’s slowly connecting this to Lee Lim. Season 1. The King: Eternal Monarch: Episode 16 (Final) by quirkycase. Do not read if you’ve not watched the latest episode yet. You didn’t even mention about the long looks at each other for no reason and the excessive use of slo mo. The problem is: they have to kill and replace their doppelgänger and live their life. The King: Eternal Monarch: Episode 15 by quirkycase. The end is here, folks. Kim Eun-Sook is a great writer- she wrote one of my all time favorite dramas: the city hall, but this drama isn’t one of her finest. QUIZ: Can you name iKON MVs in a single screencap? Hi, I am Jazmine K. the founder of Jazminemedia, in this site, I share my thoughts on the stories me and my team cover. Thanks for the review. There he was able to meet detective Jeong Tae-eul (Kim Go-eun). The King: Eternal Monarch: Episode 3 by quirkycase. The King: Eternal Monarch season 1, episode 11 is a fast-paced chapter as we start to reach the tail-end of the series. Hello! Our hero works to convince our skeptical heroine that he’s telling the truth about where he’s from and who he is, and she may just be slowly coming around. Compare him to Gong Yoo for exp (they both starred with the female lead) and you can see the difference. Lee Lim also tried to kill Lee Gon, but thankfully, a mysterious figure saves young Lee Gon (we’re still guessing who this person is!) or is it because she found out he’s loaded in this world? This recap of Netflix Korean series The King: Eternal Monarch season 1, episode 6 contains spoilers. Y este fue el beso más feo que vi del rey ,nose porque no tiene sentido o será porque en ella no vi ni una pizca de que le guste The King: Eternal Monarch releases character posters of Lee Min Ho, Kim Go Eun; cast members reveal details Lee Min Ho-Kim Go Eun starrer K-drama 'The King: Eternal Monarch' reveals 5 … Something to look forward to! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We can’t wait to find out! But generally, it is an eye feast. Also, we’ve seen her counterpart in the Republic of Korea via the newspapers that a mysterious person is sending to her! Before leaving the station, Shin-jae texts Tae-eul to join him for a game of pool. I guess you can? Thank you! I’m sure there’s more to the story: more revelations, more twists, more fights, and of course, more romance! You’re right with the king being suddenly inlove with Tae-eul, it wasn’t explained. Win at all costs Tae-eul tells Lee Lim that she is going to wait for Lee Gon to succeed in his mission and then when done, she will deal with him. I watch every week for the latest episodes but I had to read this in order to freshen up my mind from all the theories hahaha, I love the drama can’t wait for episode 11, can’t wait to know how all these will end hahaha too many perceptions with little hints. This does not need to be highlighted. The King: Eternal Monarch is a South Korean fantasy-romance drama which is set to premiere this April 17 on Netflix. You know, just because you're the king doesn't mean you can invent laws and make them true. I’ve been reviewing “The King: Eternal Monarch” episodes, you can read my review of the past four from here. 73m. As I’ve stated before, I have no idea why Lee Gon has fallen for Tae Eul nor that it is clearly explained in the series, there is nothing to explain why it happens or how it happens, it’s just there… why? Really good. deadass gave up on fixing the audio #TheKingEternalMonarch #더킹_영원의군주 #Netflix #fanvidfeed The King: Eternal Monarch is a fantasy-romance drama that depicts the story about two parallel worlds. What do you think? I’m so confused! You don’t want to miss this out! War is on the agenda and the story does not give any chance for the viewers to breathe. In the recent episode, Lee Gon left Yeong in the Republic of Korea and brought Eun-seop with him. QUIZ: Guess the title of these 10 INFINITE music videos! Honestly there’s been more chemistry between her and the bodyguard then there has between her and the king. Thanks to him holding part of the flute he’s immune to its effects. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Lee Lim escapes with one half of the magical flute and discovers the parallel universe. TKEM, as the fans called it, is declared as an “International Hit” with a 9/10 user ratings […] I had skimmed through it but they seemed to have good explanations. It tells the story of two people living in two parallel worlds; one is in Corea as constitutional monarchy, while the other one is … Some say that they might have been switched as a kid too! Finally, we’re back to what makes the series interesting, I almost forgot we had a villain in this drama but again, it’s not enough and it feel deliberate. It’s hard enough to say goodbye to your lover, but to say goodbye to your lover who doesn't know who you are? Lee Gon didn’t know about this. The drama cost more than $20 million to make, it is considered one of the most expensive kdramas ever made. At the last minute of “The King: Eternal Monarch” 5th episode, the two leads meet the feisty PM, but honestly I don’t really care, I know the PM is going to put on a fight but I know it won’t work because he’s already fallen for another woman. All in all I’m sad and disappointed and quite frankly frustrated coz this could easily have been fixed it they’d just given us a little more towards the basis of his feelings for her, and we would have had a wonderful kdrama to our list of beloved kdramas. ICYMI, Lee Gon and Lee Lim finally met on episode 9! Tae-eul meets Myeong Seung-a and thinks it’s Myeong Na-ri in the palace. As he arrives in the Republic of Korea, he then realizes the worlds are very different. “The King: Eternal Monarch” has finally ended its run with 16 episodes. I mean they are both great actors, we all love Lee Min Ho but good Lord, these celebs can’t carry this drama all by themselves, based on fans loving them No! She also begins to develop romantic feelings with him (well, who wouldn’t, right?). Basically, “The King: Eternal Monarch” moves back and forth between the two worlds but it’s going to get even more difficult to distinguish between them as we’re introduced to the parallel characters who basically have very similar jobs in both worlds. The news reports Prince Bueyeong’s death. Additionally, some viewers thinks that this kid is the Diety of Fate. These cookies do not store any personal information. While I shall continue watching it, this show is really a mess so far. We don’t know this yet, but I am sure this kid has a big role in the lives of the characters. The King: Eternal Monarch episode 16 sees all stakes on the line in a thrilling start to the finale and this time, Lee Gon is not alone in his mission. But, hopefully, watching it ’til the end will give us answers and will be worth the watch. Read this now! Could there be a time travelling concept? It would’ve been better if the writer explained it in a way that basically says Lee Gon is obsessed with the card that had Tae Eul’s face on it and has long had a fixed obsession with it. You have entered an incorrect email address! A lot of people say it was miscast, that they don’t like KGE. KOREA. Yes, that balloon region scene and the kiss scene, both seemed pointless and forced, and ofc badly edited. I thought the plot would pick up after last episode which looked a bit more promising, but it has just been a mess. It feels like Lee Gon is just a creepy dude at this point, plus Tae Eul doesn’t even like him, why isn’t she rejecting his advances? I just feel like this story line is really reaching, as in there is absolutely no chemistry and yet they keep forcing this relationship on us. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Lee Gon is now the king of the Kingdom of Corea and eventually discovers the portal to the parallel universe with his half of the magical flute. And now it’s Lee Gon’s turn with the reveals. Not a single question goes by without Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-hwan, Jung Eun-chae, and Kim Kyung-nam bursting into laughter. One of my fav characters in “The King: Eternal Monarch” is the court lady, her expressions are just amazing and she’s the perfect comic relief in this series so far, she never overstays her welcome but is always funny and interesting to watch. And that kiss scene seemed totally awkward given that there’s no chemistry between them. I honestly think that something is missing from the plot, it doesn’t flow well and leaves me confused. Well, if you’re just tuning in and want to catch up, here’s an easy guide for you! Our hero and his team make their last stand and attempt to bring balance back to their worlds. He says he won’t be able to repay her in cash as their currencies are different. Battleship. I’ve read a lot of comments about this as well. Every time LMH moves, it’s in slo mo with romantic music. Kiss”. Yes, there are two different worlds in TKEM! Why does lee gon not try to locate himself in Republic of Korea when he knows that everyone should have a doppelganger in the parallel universe. Could there be another way in and out? I couldn’t imagine how many people he switched all these years! - Annyeong Oppa, Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung upcoming drama "Backstreet Rookie" unveils official posters - Annyeong Oppa, Woo Do Hwan reportedly to cast as male lead in OCN's new drama "Hero" - Annyeong Oppa, LOOK: "The King: Eternal Monarch" reveals new still cuts prior to its finale - Annyeong Oppa, Lee Min Ho and Jung Eun Chae to reunite in new global drama "Pachinko" - Annyeong Oppa. The stakes are raising, as is the body count, thanks to our resident schemer. 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