I have issues with this. The dismemberment is, absolutely something worth avoiding for your loved one. So you…
Mu Jin was able to walk away from the royal family unscathed after that incident with Aeng Cho as (1) his family is also powerful and rich, mighty subjects of the King which they couldn't just offend, and (2) he actually did them a favor of killing her and getting cursed for it. It was a win-win moment for the crown. I wouldn't even be surprised that he got rewarded for it hence the massive wealth of the Jang Clan. Mu Jin even managed to create a shrine which was a big deal back then.
I have issues with this. The dismemberment is, absolutely something worth avoiding for your loved one. So you…
I don't think that the past Jae Gyeong wanted a kill-on-the-spot though.
The arrow was only meant to immobilize Aeng Cho so to assure the capturers that she cannot escape from them, and yet his archer was still very scared to hurt her because of the curse.
The plan of dismembering with the use of animals was really the plan as everyone in the palace is scared of the curse. And remember, the royal guards are subjects of the King. Any death personally caused by them would also redound to the karma of the King. He didn't want that as he was also responsible in securing a clean lineage of the Royal Family. So getting animals without any connection to the Royal Family to kill Aeng Cho would be the best answer to that dilemma.
For me, yes. Consider it as mercy killing. Aeng Cho cannot escape death anyway as she got caught so rather than having her dismembered, Mu Jin chose the easier death instead. He couldn't care less about the curse.
And some also pointed out that in Korean beliefs, getting dismembered is believed to also kill the soul. That you'd no longer be reincarnated. Mu Jin didn't want that for Aeng Cho. He wants them to meet and be happy in their next life.
Sadly it still took them 300 years to meet again but I think it was still worth it.
So Also was wondering about this and it wasn't really explained so, my two thoughts are that 1) when you get married…
I don't think the bearing a son to pass the curse theory is right because in the earlier episodes, when Sin Yu was discussing to his Dad about their illness, he mentioned that when he was in high school, he really thought his Dad will not make it. That he'll die. You can also see in his Dad's expression that he felt so guilty that his son had to witness such a traumatic experience. Then the Dad said that the difference between their illness is that the Dad's is curable whereas Sin Yu's is not. And that also explains why the Dad is overly protective of Sin Yu. Even encouraging him to stop working and just stay at home.
I mean, his Dad's illness didn't go away by passing it on the son. The Dads just have to make sure they manage their sickness well. Remember in ep 1 where the grandfather was also shown to be managing his sickness well and was the first Jang male to reach that ripe old age?
So I think the reason why most Jang males are encouraged to marry early so that they could also bear kids early, so the line continues as they're also tasked to take care of the shrine. That they don't die without leaving anyone for the shrine.
Something is really bothering me.If the curse of the red hand and sickness and early death has been passed down…
Only Sin Yu has the Red Hand because he is the reincarnation of Jang Mu Jin. It only applies to him. His soul was Mu Jin's, so his life is just a continuation of Mu Jin's tragic life. Only him has a tie with Aeng Cho.
That's why in the earlier episodes where his Dad is shown being overly protective of SinYu, the Dad said that the difference between their illness is that the his is curable, whereas Sin Yu's is not.
So, the entire Jang male descendants of Mu Jin are cursed, all of them are sick with their respective illnesses. But Sin Yu has the special/severe form as he also has the Red Hand.
Personally, I think this Red Hand is just a manifestation of Mu Jin's PTSD considering that that was his last moment with Aeng Cho. He got so traumatized that his next life (Sin Yu) still has it too. It's just that, Sin Yu thought of it as a negative feeling since he didn't know at first what that Red Hand was. He's scared of it but managed to control it as he reached adulthood.
Upon learning about his past life, we can all see that Sin Yu/Mu Jin took the Red Hand as a comforting presence, as it feels like he/they can still feel Aeng Cho caressing him/them even if she passed away already.
Do you think parents look like his siblings instead of his parents?
Yes and it's a beautiful relationship. They may not fully appreciate it (Mom and Dad complain about each other, Sin Yu acts like the mature elder) but for people like Hong Joo who long for any semblance of family, theirs is a very beautiful and solid unit.
Bo ah used to have dark brown hair it was so pretty on her what did they do to her hairrrðŸ˜
I really think it's deliberate to delineate this character from her previous ones. Plus this hairstyle suits the character so well. It exudes youth and naivety somehow, considering how HongJoo maybe grown but is still a scarred little girl deep inside.
Most of the people didn't like it in comments then why is its rating so high? Is it worth watching or not?
Execution is better than most dramas and they tackle issues that aren't talked about in Kdrama-land due to cultural restrictions. So this is truly refreshing.
Well, this drama is really light in my opinion. Something I was looking for after so many heavy dramas I watched,…
Koreans put premium in getting into government service to the point that the annual civil service exam is as huge as the Bar Examinations in most countries. They even have this review culture that there are certain streets in Seoul dedicated to Civil Service exams review centers, dorms, and restaurants.. Hong Joo's determination to keep her job and be good at it is definitely understandable. It took her a lot to get there. No mean co-worker can make her resign. It's just a bonus that she happens to love her job as well.
Your cinematography and filming skills are just chef's kiss!
It was a win-win moment for the crown. I wouldn't even be surprised that he got rewarded for it hence the massive wealth of the Jang Clan.
Mu Jin even managed to create a shrine which was a big deal back then.
The arrow was only meant to immobilize Aeng Cho so to assure the capturers that she cannot escape from them, and yet his archer was still very scared to hurt her because of the curse.
The plan of dismembering with the use of animals was really the plan as everyone in the palace is scared of the curse. And remember, the royal guards are subjects of the King. Any death personally caused by them would also redound to the karma of the King. He didn't want that as he was also responsible in securing a clean lineage of the Royal Family.
So getting animals without any connection to the Royal Family to kill Aeng Cho would be the best answer to that dilemma.
And some also pointed out that in Korean beliefs, getting dismembered is believed to also kill the soul. That you'd no longer be reincarnated. Mu Jin didn't want that for Aeng Cho. He wants them to meet and be happy in their next life.
Sadly it still took them 300 years to meet again but I think it was still worth it.
I mean, his Dad's illness didn't go away by passing it on the son. The Dads just have to make sure they manage their sickness well. Remember in ep 1 where the grandfather was also shown to be managing his sickness well and was the first Jang male to reach that ripe old age?
So I think the reason why most Jang males are encouraged to marry early so that they could also bear kids early, so the line continues as they're also tasked to take care of the shrine. That they don't die without leaving anyone for the shrine.
That's why in the earlier episodes where his Dad is shown being overly protective of SinYu, the Dad said that the difference between their illness is that the his is curable, whereas Sin Yu's is not.
So, the entire Jang male descendants of Mu Jin are cursed, all of them are sick with their respective illnesses. But Sin Yu has the special/severe form as he also has the Red Hand.
Personally, I think this Red Hand is just a manifestation of Mu Jin's PTSD considering that that was his last moment with Aeng Cho. He got so traumatized that his next life (Sin Yu) still has it too. It's just that, Sin Yu thought of it as a negative feeling since he didn't know at first what that Red Hand was. He's scared of it but managed to control it as he reached adulthood.
Upon learning about his past life, we can all see that Sin Yu/Mu Jin took the Red Hand as a comforting presence, as it feels like he/they can still feel Aeng Cho caressing him/them even if she passed away already.
I hope my explanation makes sense.
He deserves it so much!