Kathryn_51

The character of Kang Dam-sin (title Kang Huibin) is based on the real person Jang Huibin , a commoner who was one of King Sukjohn's concubines who bore his eldest son. "Bin" is the title for favored concubines and "hui" means "beautiful". At one point, the real Queen never bore a son so Jang was elevated to the position of Queen Consort because her son was the crown prince, but eventually - due to factions/purges/etc, she lost favor with the King and was demoted back to concubine status. Eventually, her family was ruthlessly purged and she was executed by poisoning

Drama vs. Reality

Kang Dam-sin/Jang Ok-jeong
King Anjong/King Sukjohn
Queen Onjeong/Queen Inhyeon

Unlike the drama King Anjong, King Sukjohn did not have any brothers.

To date, there have been nine films or dramas based on the life of Jang Ok-jeong.

Mild disagreement - it shows that the King was pure psycho. Killing a relative to ascend the thrown? Perfectly rationale 300 years ago, But killing a defenseless animal? Psycho. (Altho, hate to say it but killing/eating dogs is still accepted in China).

If it was merely to show cruelty, there many other options, but presumably writer-nim will connect the dots to the modern era. But I still hate it. In fact, I deducted 1⭐ from my Ep. 4 rating.

One theory is that all three are reincarnations of their Joseon souls, but thus far seeing seo-ri hasn't triggered any dreams or thoughts in the 2ML - yet.

I put together a Character Description for the drama and posted it in the discussion/topic section. We already know that Joseon ML is the Grand Prince, so that indicates that he is a younger brother to the King.

There's more in the Character Description but includes spoilers re: the King that have not y et been revealed in the drama. Link here if you want to know more: https://kisskh.at/788412-brave-new-world/discussions/151152-my-royal-nemesis-character-descriptions

Yes, of course there will be a major misunderstanding. He's holding her grandmother's business/life over her head. The questions are: (i) will they kiss before they break-up and (ii) is will they be apart for 2 episodes or 4, lol.

She was one of the many blind dates. I wrote up a character description in the discussion/topic area. Here's her short bio:
Mo Tae-hee - The precious [spoiled] daughter of Mo Chang Group, who is Se-gye's blind date

There's a lot more in the official SBS bio - she ambitious and is used to getting whatever she wants - and she wants Se-gye.

I know he will reject her - which means she will connive with 2ML, which is why I think - when Seo-ri sees her eventually, we will get the Queen's backstory. Just a guess. but after all, this IS a kdrama with 10 more episodes to be filled.

Mo Tae-hee (the blind date) was already in Ep. 1. She's a supporting cast member so she'll be around quite a bit. I think she might be reincarnation of the Queen - if the Queen show up in the modern era.

He's a distant cousin, not brother. But otherwise, he's as psycho as his Joseon persona.

Uhhhhhh. . . . .you do understand kdrama pacing, correct? Too happy too early means major, major crack-up later on. But at least with this one, the writer isn't keeping secrets from the viewer - it's all out in the open where this roller-coaster is headed - both up hill and down (and up again for the finale😂😂😂).

That's my fear as well.😒😒

It's been years since I tracked a release on Netflix like this one. Pulled out the time zone conversion ap to figure it out. Iirc, it's usually released 1 hour after it completes in Korea, correct?

I think it was the nickname she gave him before she knew his name.

The position of Prime Minister is appointed by the Monarch/King. I suppose if there is no monarchy, then the PM would be elected by the National Assembly? In current day Korea, there is no prime minister and the President is elected by the voting population.

A truly excellent writer connects the dots. Red herrings allowed (in small doses), but contradictions and plot holes are the hallmarks of lazy writing that relies on style, fluff, visuals.

Jin Mu the villain? you can't get any lazier than that.

I put together a Character Description for My Royal Nemesis and posted it in the "Discussion/New Topic' section.

https://kisskh.at/788412-brave-new-world/discussions/151152-my-royal-nemesis-character-descriptions

While researching on various web site, I discovered that many of the "facts" in the drama are actually based on various events in the Joseon Annals, although names, dates and relationships are not exact. The character of "Huibin" Kang (Netflix translation) is loosely based upon the life of Heebin Jang whose birth name was Jang Ok-jeong.

Ep. 4 Pre-release and my i-phone translation and the translation on the link do not perfectly align, , but w/out a doubt, the following is accurate at a minimum.

Se-gy reads her "fan" letter but it's in Chinese. He tries to translate on his own, gives up and uses AI (which may or may NOT be accurate, lol). He says "if someone saw this, they would think it is a love letter."

Puppy (abandoned street dog??) grabs the original, smaller notes fall out {and this is where my iphone translation and translation at the link did NOT mesh] and if I understood correctly, HER handwriting doesn't translate perfectly to 2026 Hangul and he says {BOTH translations confirm this} "This woman likes me."

Enjoy.

https://www.translate.mom/app/task/s2uSQ6GVoDAC?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bot&utm_campaign=video_translation&utm_term=translatemom&utm_content=2055462478767940074

It was the way they showed the past manipulation and immediately segued to the present manipulation using the exact same characters.

But you're probably right that it will be the dream discussion that will trigger memories. But perhaps for Mon-du, they will be memories wihle Se-gye still believes them to be mere dreams. That would be interesting.

I'm beginning to wonder if Joseon ML (Grand Prince) ever learned Dam-sin's full name before she was named Royal Consort? In fact, does the viewer know her birth name versus palace name or are they the same. So many puzzle pieces.

Thanks for the suggestion. 😊

This isn't about the ratings - I was complaining about how they manage the "watchlist" which I check out from time to time to see if something I identified as "plan to watch" has begun to air.

But yes, the MDL ratings are meaningless and the catalyst for fan wars - but MDL advertising$$ depend on # of "users" - number of comments, etc. It's especially fraudulent how they allow someone to claim they have watched all - for example - 16 episodes and rate it 1⭐after the 1st episode. 😡😡

After trying - and pausing/giving up - Perfect Crown, Sold Out on You, and Filing for Love I've found something that is Must Watch the moment it releases (early am my time).

My one sad? Favorite actor Oh Man Seok plays a baddie in this one. He's usually a kindly father/mentor figure.

I'm also crossing fingers that Se-gye isn't as stupid as he appears thus far. He noted that Mun-do isn't the type to bring a plant as a gift and then proceeds to blab away to his doctor friend about his dreams? I hope it's a trap.

Joseon Days: The sun was in her eyes the first time she saw him, but then she dropped to the ground and he had to tell her several times to look up. Back in those days, lowly people were not supposed to look into the faces of royals/nobles. 2nd time (today's episode) he was behind some sort of screen. He keeps telling her to look up. He keeps asking her name, but they get interrupted.

It's something to look forward to - the moment she realizes that he looks the same OR recognizes that his soul has also reincarnated.