K Drama Chat - 5.16 - Episode 16 of Mr. Queen

5.16 - Episode 16 of Mr. Queen

12/01/23 • 62 min

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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 16 of Mr. Queen, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Kim So-yong, Kim Jyung-hun as King Cheoljong, Seol In-ah as Jo Hwa-jin, Na In-woo as Kim Byeong-in, and Choi Jin-hyuk as Jang Bong-hwan. We also talk about the Donghak Rebels. We discuss:

The songs we feature in this episode: Palace by Howl and Bong Hwan-a by Norajo.
Why we think the queen hasn’t admitted to the king that she is the girl who saved him from the well eight years ago.
How the queen has decided to go “all in” with the king, even though Jang Bong-hwan knows the course of history and he knows that King Cheoljong was a terrible king, who died without an heir and without a legacy.
How the queen has allied herself with the king in a big way: she is teaching him about the future and she teaches him about military tactics from the future.
How Jo Hwa-jin’s confession was pivotal to this episode: she admits to the king that the children’s workbook belongs to Kim So-yong, and she found the ledger and gave it to the Dowager Queen.
Jo Hwa-jin’s confession means a permanent rupture with the king and a closer relationship between the king and the queen.
More information about the book The Mourning Bride by William Congreve.
How maybe Prince Yeongpyeong has also betrayed the king by not telling him about the ledger and Jo Hwa-jin.
The queen is back in the kitchen, thank goodness. She learns how to make Yihwaju wine.
How Kim Byeong-in hasn’t given up on the queen, even though she tells him he’s just not the one.
The K Drama elements in this episode, including Kim Byeong-in’s drinking, the queen and her ramen, the butterfly on the sliding doors at the end, and Jo Hwa-jin’s confession.
How the queen is taking a chance when she says she’s “all in” with the king.
How Jang Bong-hwan finds himself in an impossible situation when it’s announced that the queen is pregnant.
A little information about the Donghak rebels

References

The songs we feature in this episode: Palace by Howl and Bong Hwan-a by Norajo.
Why we think the queen hasn’t admitted to the king that she is the girl who saved him from the well eight years ago.
How the queen has decided to go “all in” with the king, even though Jang Bong-hwan knows the course of history and he knows that King Cheoljong was a terrible king, who died without an heir and without a legacy.
How the queen has allied herself with the king in a big way: she is teaching him about the future and she teaches him about military tactics from the future.
How Jo Hwa-jin’s confession was pivotal to this episode: she admits to the king that the children’s workbook belongs to Kim So-yong, and she found the ledger and gave it to the Dowager Queen.
Jo Hwa-jin’s confession means a permanent rupture with the king and a closer relationship between the king and the queen.
More information about the book The Mourning Bride by William Congreve.
How maybe Prince Yeongpyeong has also betrayed the king by not telling him about the ledger and Jo Hwa-jin.
The queen is back in the kitchen, thank goodness. She learns how to make Yihwaju wine.
How Kim Byeong-in hasn’t given up on the queen, even though she tells him he’s just not the one.
The K Drama elements in this episode, including Kim Byeong-in’s drinking, the queen and her ramen, the butterfly on the sliding doors at the end, and Jo Hwa-jin’s confession.
How the queen is taking a chance when she says she’s “all in” with the king.
How Jang Bong-hwan finds himself in an impossible situation when it’s announced that the queen is pregnant.
A little information about the Donghak rebels

References

Previous Episode

5.15 - Episode 15 of Mr. Queen

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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 15 of Mr. Queen, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Kim So-yong, Kim Jyung-hun as King Cheoljong, Seol In-ah as Jo Hwa-jin, Na In-woo as Kim Byeong-in, and Choi Jin-hyuk as Jang Bong-hwan. We discuss:

The songs we featured during the recap: Toy Soldier by Kim Deuk-su and Keep Going by DINDIN.
How this was a laugh out loud episode; the queen is showing everyone who’s boss!
How Dam-hyang is safe and the king planned it all! As a result, the queen is looking at him differently, even if she thinks he’s an idiot who will get killed for his idealistic values.
How it was the king’s turn to send a secret message, this time through his crossed fingers, that Dam-hyang is alive. The king and queen are starting to understand each other better!
How the king and queen form an alliance. The queen has decided to go all in with the king, even if Jang Bong-hwan knows the king is on the losing side of history.
How the queen has decided to become the biggest bitch in the palace. She goes after the Grand Dowager Queen, the Dowager Queen and Jo Hwa-jin.
The king is ruling the country with great confidence, although the court assembly does appoint Kim Byeong-in as the new Minister of War; Kim Byeon-in makes a deal with both families.
Jo Hwa-jin’s secrets are out because Prince Yeonpyeong saw her give the ledger to the Dowager Queen, and the queen’s father knows she gave the ledger to the Dowager Queen.
The lighthearted moments in this episode, including when Captain Hong asks the king to ask the Dowager Queen to join their team since she found the ledger.
The K Drama elements in this episode, including the scene when the queen walks in on the king while he is getting dressed and we catch a glimpse of the king’s impressive abs.
How we think there are two additional K Drama elements to add to our list: a butterfly and a confession.
The shows we’re watching now, including Destined With You and A Time Called You.
The shows we’re looking forward to watching, including Vigilante and Welcome to Samdarli.

References

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5.17 - Episode 17 of Mr. Queen

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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 17 of Mr. Queen, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Kim So-yong, Kim Jyung-hun as King Cheoljong, Seol In-ah as Jo Hwa-jin, Na In-woo as Kim Byeong-in, and Choi Jin-hyuk as Jang Bong-hwan. We also talk about the different hats worn by the nobles and court officials during the Joseon Dynasty.

We discuss:

The songs featured in the recap: Like a Star by Jang Han-byul and Rebellion by Kim Deuk-su
How we got whiplash from this episode because it started out funny, then turned sweet, then turned sad, then turned dangerous.
Jang Bong-hwan’s identity crisis over being pregnant. While the king and the court celebrate, the queen is really upset.
How the king tries hard to understand the queen, even taking her on a horseback ride to visit the royal villa.
How the queen is now “all in” with the king, even though it may not be a wide decision.
The king and queen’s hilarious and scandalous PDA (public display of affection) to counter rumors that they were faking their nights together.
Jo Hwa-jin’s decision to break with the Jo family and do what she can to support the king’s dreams, including asking the king to depose her as concubine.
The conflict between the king and Prince Yeongpyeong, who still doesn’t believe that the queen is on their side.
When the Grand Dowager Queen asked Kim Byeong-in to bring her the queen’s head, he took a no-win situation and turned it into a masterful stroke by threatening the king over the codes in the workbook, convincing the king to leave the palace and put down the Donghak Rebellion, restoring the Grand Dowager Queen’s regency, and saving the queen.
The king leaves the palace without saying goodbye to the queen, who is left confused and sad.
The king’s guards turn on him and then he battles against Kim Byeong-in.

References