I’ve been waiting for the drama to really give me a balanced OTP to care about, to make both ends of the main leads equally invested in the outcome. Episode 8 of Queen Cheorin (Mr. Queen), by taking the Queen out of the palace and making the King actually think about what he’s dealing with, raised the stakes and intensity for the first time. It’s no longer about Bong Hwan’s soul trying to return to modern times, or what the heck is going on with real Queen So Young’s soul, but the interactions between Bong Hwan in So Young’s body and discombobulating the King in ways more than as entertainment that makes this drama meaningful. I think Kim Jung Hyun has been doing a fantastic job so far, it’s not his fault that the King is hard to like in the exact opposite of how easily it is to love the Queen, but finally he starts to get his head of out his proverbial ass and stop thinking in linear terms about the factions and politicizing in the palace. The ratings for episode 8 plateaued for the first time with 12.271%, a teeny drop from the previous but does put a wrinkle in the path of domination this drama has been on since it premiered.
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Amazing acting! Some actors just have instant chemistry between them but not with others, and some have the ability to generate it with whomever they are partnered. The two leads are very capable and reliable, leading to something explosive. Thank you Koala for providing us a platform to squee.
From episode 9 preview, I don't know if The King really slept with The Queen (like the original) or he is only teasing her like their wedding night....hahahahahaha...
KJH does a fantastic job as The King. The King has a solid reason to detests The Queen in the beginning and The Cousin hates him for all the right reasons too.
I hope the drinking scene is an indication that the three will team up in the future.
I don't think so. The cousin is getting creepy and annoying, there's more likely he will turn out as the villain.
Maybe. But if we're talking about potential villains, it will most likely be the King's stepbro Prince YP, who is obviously in love with the Royal Concubine and will eventually side with her. How
annoying a person is is a matter of opinion. Cousin is acting on the belief that the King is hiding something and made the Queen miserable, which Cousin is right on both counts. Even the Royal Concubine is merely desperate to keep the King's love and attention. I'll reserve my judgement until they do something truly evil. So far, I don't find Cousin's almost kiss creepy. He stopped himself, so . . .
Anyway, it's just wishful thinking on my part. Maybe you're right.
The Cousin seems to be a righteous man. He was a top notcher but refused the positions offered to him in the palace. He accepted a position AFTER he saw how The King humiliated The Queen by siding with The Snake Concubine and chose to went to her even after The Queen told the truth of her lake incident while risking herself.
I don't find Cousin to be unreasonable in his action after he saw all the bad treatment that The King "bestow" upon The Queen. The ones for sure will turn bad are The Snake Concubine and The King half brother.
I think he is just teasing her. It's so cute.
Can't wait to Our King and Queen's first date, shown in the preview. And, she just became the member of The King's fan club, lol. We want to join his fan club too.
I personally think Kim Jung Hyun is the one who is carrying in this week's two episodes. First, his character was not good enough to compare with SHS's character. KJH is doing an excellent job on his own. I'm glad to see more of Our OTP's romance and chemistry.
"I am a member of the king's fan club" LOL. It's said by the Queen. I love Our Royal couple so much.
Personaly, I don't like the way Kim Jung Hyun is talking. It's boring and lack charisma even when he's angry. For me, it's KHH who made his character boring and not the writting.
For the story, it was pretty funny that the Queen's memories are back and her feelings are mixed with Bong Hwan. I'm happy that the King is finally interested by his wife. It will be nice to see them working together :)
To your first paragraph... thank you!
It's just your opinion. Looks like we all have very different views.
so now, the one in the queen's body is the real one or fake one? who's more dominant?
It's still the guy in the Queen body. But when he thinks, it's with the Queen voice and the Queen's memories are coming back with the help of some smells. Sometimes, he feels the Queen's feelings.
I think half half, 2 souls (So Young and the chef) in the Queen body now.
I'm falling so hard for Kim Jung Hyun. KJH is such a beautiful man.
I’m sorry but I just couldn’t stop laughing when she was beating herself with the flowers in one scene, and the wine cup in another, to get the real queen soul out of her body LOL and his look at these scenes is gold. Plus the tango at the end wahahahaha this drama is just the type of show you’ll watch in a pandemic and laugh yourself silly. I like it
Wow, coming from CLOY's success, KJH is here to secure another big hit under his belt. Hope he ventures to Chungmuro after Mr. Quern because I see him also doing great there.
Right! He already served in the army when he was 19. There's no stopping in his way to blow up. Love him so much.
I’m also thinking he has great potential. Not the most pretty boy kind of looks but he has a unique voice (it’s very identifiable) and I think he’s got enough basic acting chops plus charisma so he can work on to make it to another level. He’s also getting a lot of opportunities so pragmatically speaking he’s got a good agency with the connections
@Stardust
I don't think his agency is that good with connections. His agency is just smalll. I think so. Correct me if I'm wrong.
You're right. He might not be a flower boy, but he is handsome in his own way. I hope he will have a lot of good opportunities.
KJH do not have the backing of an agency with good connections. I guess his current success is due to luck which all started when he starred in CLOY. So, I wish he continues his hit streak after Mr. Queen. I also wish he starred in another drama that will be a syndrome domestically and internationally. I know he is not a flower boy to attract a hallyu following but he got the talent and charisma to be widely recognized in and out of Korea.
So are you ready to sign up to king's fanclub, founded by sobong mama.
I'm so ready!
Queen Cheolrin is a bonafide hit at this point. No doubt when it ends, both leads will be able to access top scripts, top directors, top co-stars as it shows their bankability. This drama is not an emsemble cast drama but hard carried by the two of them. Advertisers are already going crazy with screening time allocated to the drama close to 100 min long to include commercial breaks before, in between and ending and yet the actual episode is only around 70min. A huge congrats to both actors really. I already super like their chemistry together. His deadpan expression is a perfect compliment to her exaggerated ones. They are just funny together. Looking forward to next week's eps. Weekends can't come sooner with this drama and Uncanny Counter :)