Kathryn_51

In Part 1, Master Heo told the Queen that Sejukwon had learned how to take care of (but apparently not cure?) soul shifters who had not totally petrified. Real question might be: can Jin Mu control her with the shaman bells??

Songrim is described as "the largest conglomerate in the country led by the Park family" and that's why Dang-gu is the richest man in Daeho. They seem to be in charge of most of the trade around Lake G - supply chain stuff. 😀So, the business side is clearly inherited and I've always assumed that it funds the Sejukwon (medical) and Jeongjingak (mage training). Perhaps training shifted to Cheobugwan?

But no real explanation yet? maybe some of those previously petrified bodies dumped into Lake G are returning. It seems stupid to me to add a whole new creature/entity into the mix when we only have 10 episodes. Crown Prince and ChoDang had fewer minutes than the "monster".

Good thought. I wonder if we will ever find out how the PARK family inherited Songrim. Dang-gu and Cho-yeon need to start making babies to keep it in the family!

I was searching through Twitter and finally it dawned on me to use key words "Park Jin Sword" and found the tweet from mid-November clearly identifying Park Jin's sword.

https://twitter.com/ramblingsofafan/status/1593771997745627136

As many folks here know, I don't like Naksu and I don't care about her and Jang Uk. The other two couples were the only reason I was watching Part 2 (oh, and JBY - but they killed her off quickly). So watching Part 2 this weekend was - as you say - cringe worthy for me. According to tvN, Cho-yeon and Dang-gu have a love/hate relationship and they "form a complex and delicate relationship". Maybe Cho-yeon goes to Dang-gu for help when Uncle Seo comes knocking at Jiniyowon's door. Just a theory but it would be fun to watch. 😀

Based on photos around the internet, Uncle Seo eventually works with the Queen and Jin Mu to do whatever nefarious things they conspire to do. Jin Mu was always trying to marry off poor Cho-yeon to the CP. It's just a theory of mine, especially after that scene with Dang-gu and Uncle Seo (w/Yul) - they sure weren't very friendly towards each other.

LOVED the flying scene - which should mean that Park Dang-gu has reached Chisu level (Naksu is the only one prior who flies w/her sword) - but narrative seems to be that Dang-gu has practically given up practicing magic.

Park jin's sword is in at least one trailers(with the burning books). And it is in the new intro. Folks on twitter did a lot of photo comparisons. a couple of weeks ago after that trailer came out. I just can't tell if it is the same one as the one Park Dang-gu is carrying. I hope so - because if it is intro and trailers, it's important.

I skimmed MDL a couple of times over the weekend but was very, very busy - too busy to try and keep up with the conversations and since they were all about Naksu and jang Uk - I didn't have anything positive to say. 😀😀😀

Can anyone explain to me who or what is stalking the ice stone in Jang Uk and who/what is controlling them? Are they related to the ghosts swirling around Jang Uk?

I hate what they have done to both Dang-gu and Park Jin. But I tell myself, they are the two most professional actors (training wise) and therefor capable of believable emotional scenes. Nevertheless, I cringed at what the writers have done to the two characters.

Meanwhile, is Dang-gu carrying around Park Jin's sword? That sword appeared a couple of times in the trailers and it is in the intro. Plus we know we get to see Dang-gu in some heavy fight scenes with his bow and arrows, so I am crossing fingers he will "man-up" soon.

Pretty sure Uncle Seo is going to try and marry Cho-yeon. Ugh.

There is an apparent "flashback" scene in one of the trailer s where long-haired Park Jin is trying to get Jang Uk to help (save the world??). In the background, you can see the long box (with the former King's medalion and a scroll) that Jang Gang left for Park Jin in ep. 20 (via Maidservant Kim) . Not sure if Park Jin tells him his birth secret or not - we'll have to wait.

Answer: Jin Mu. I don't know WHAT the answer is, but I do believe that Jin Mu is involved.

I think 'Fluffy" might return. The cake (when he ended filming) for the Master Lee actor included the dog in the icing. Crossing fingers.

I predict it will have something to do with Jin Mu.

Yep - looks like that to me, especially since the actress Moon Sook was seen at the studio several weeks after everyone else ended filming.

The new character description for Cho-yeon says "the immature daughter has grown into a fine young woman. "

Me?? I just want JBY to be alive and I want to see her hug her sister. Pretty sure that's not going to happen now.

A tvN official explained, "The character Moo Duk was petrified when his identity was revealed, so Jung So-min will not appear in Part 2,
Here's link to the article: https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2022083010210001284?did=NA

Ep. 2 description from tvN website: Jang Wook asks to remove an ice stone from himself in exchange for marrying Jin Bu-yeon. However, Qin Bu-yeon does not have the great divine power that Chang Wook expects. Agent Jin begins to search for the missing Jin Bu-yeon, and in the process, her identity and face are revealed to the world.

So another parallel: JU will marry a woman if he can get something for himself.

I really, really hate that we have another FAKE Bu-yeon. I want the real one.

My heart breaks for both.💔💔💔

Cho-yeon: "Since he does not know about Bu-yeon, we should tell him it is me." It's obvious she still loves him, while pretending to hate him.

I'm looking forward to when they "form a complex and delicate relationship."