Why is everyone surprised about Go Geon in ep 18 finale?*spoiler in the comments
I love this drama almost as much as these comments
Go Geon has been my favorite character of the story. His is a love beside of conflict; he loves the Princess, his Father and the two would not wield for his vision of a family to come to fruitation. I sincerely believe, for a time, that he would have supported the Princess's vision of Goryeo had she married him. The length of time that support lasted before his familial loyalties destroyed his happiness is a big question unanswered. Had this been reality, the betrothal and marriage would have taken place between the two as a chance for the king to cement a divided country and power.
My least liked but inversely, beloved character is On Dal. His father had foreseen what war would do to his son's soul and wanted to avoid that at all costs. And failed. As a result of the lives he has taken, he gives up the princess and the resulting internal anguish is how he atones for his sins. This is truly in character for On Dal, but I want to slap him upside of the head. Decisions are always followed by consequences and, in my mind, he's thrusting his mother's death on his shoulders from a viewpoint of martyrdom and not weighted responsibility.
My last comment is what a phenomenal job Kim So Hyun has done portraying the princess. Strong, stubborn and at times, lacking compassion would be a tight walk for any actress to portray without turning the character into something one dimensional. My storyline wish is to have seen her feel something other than friendship for Go Geon as an adult. As an alternate timeline, how would this character pairing fair? Would Goryeo become a powerhouse nation or would her father-in-law killed her in his leap for sovereignty? That will be something I wonder about for a while.
My newest obsession and can I air high five the scriptwriter, production team and actors? I rarely watch every scene without fast forward being hit at least once. I've watched every single minute of the first six episodes.
We are currently living in a cancel culture and it seems to be a worldwide phenomenon. I loved "Mr. Queen" and because of it, actually researched and learned about the real King and Queen and the corruption prevalent in Joseon history. Not once did I watch the drama and say, "oh my gosh, these people are real!", and especially since the beginning of each episode had a disclaimer saying the following was a fictional portrayal.
Creativity is a process birthed from limitless possibilities and a pen. To me and as a viewer, if I find something offensive, I drop the program. Almost everyone on the planet sees from a different lens and it is well within everyone's right to stop watching or voice an opinion. If cancellation is the only way to handle disgruntled viewing, all forms of entertainment will be vetted through a narrowed perspective and imagination and original storylines will suffer the consequences.
It's based on real story,and the first episode already gave that hint.so yeah,it won't be a happy ending.
More than tragic endings (which yeah, they kick my mood straight to hades), I hate an ending that makes no sense. For me, "Scarlett Heart" should have continued the story just one more episode into present time but unfortunately, it ended with an incomplete narrative and I was left throwing stuff at the tv. For this and being based off of historical truths, as long as the ending adds a sensible final chapter, I'm in.
If they publicly reveal who they are, they will become outcasts for life. Korean society does not forgive victims.…
Thank you for this back and forth! I've very much enjoyed your viewpoints and it's refreshing to read an opinion from another perspective. I'm an older, single mom with a child who struggles and as a parent, my day has never been more important than his. I am friends with other mom's who are very protective of their children and as a collective unit, we would not allow someone else to bully, or worse, any of our kids without repercussions. That's where I truly do not understand the collective condemnation of the victim. If I had witnessed what had happened in this case, there's no way the teenager would have walked out of the school, let alone had a voice to brag. The innocent, the weak, deserve to be shielded until they can defend for themselves and anyone who takes advantage of that deserves a boot permanently superglued up their butt for life. My heart goes out to your friend, the victim. One piece of advice I give to my son is a line from a book called "Lonesome Dove": “Yesterday's gone on down the river and you can't get it back.” I can't change it and probably won't forget it, but I can become stronger tomorrow because of it. If there ever was a motto that I try to live by, that's the one.
If they publicly reveal who they are, they will become outcasts for life. Korean society does not forgive victims.…
Perhaps and I do stress, perhaps they might have something resolved with this but what about the next victim, and the next? The true disease is the way this behavior is allowed by teachers, by the guardians of the victims and finally, by anyone associated who did not speak. Until that changes, then fear will bind those who are greatly wronged and condemned live without justice.
If they publicly reveal who they are, they will become outcasts for life. Korean society does not forgive victims.…
Actually, I still believe an accuser should come forward. The stigma for all victims is real but views on a societal level cannot change unless the very, very brave souls face their perpetrator in a public and visible forum.
As flawed as the judicial system is, I believe in both the accusers and accused when they are brought before a court of law. The internet, with its anonymity, is a very dangerous medium where both the truth and the lie can remain hidden. I'll believe accusations and accusers when the identities come forth.
Haha.. Thanks!Mine favorites areChicago TypewriterGoblinCrash Landing On YouFlower of EvilIt's Okay Not to be…
Thank you both for the replies! I've seen some but definitely not all on these lists, so now I have binge material for this weekend. Thank you, thank you!!
Episode 4 is epic! The first episodes were used to build the story and then BOOM! Excellent build up by the writers. By the way, I love Song Joong Ki playing a character who operates darkly. This role suits him.
The internet, with its anonymity, is both good and bad. For a victim without hope for prosecution of the guilty, it's a place to vent. For others without name or face, it can allow a bully platform to be built that's secreted behind a keyboard and screen. I hope the truth can be shown, either way.
Go Geon has been my favorite character of the story. His is a love beside of conflict; he loves the Princess, his Father and the two would not wield for his vision of a family to come to fruitation. I sincerely believe, for a time, that he would have supported the Princess's vision of Goryeo had she married him. The length of time that support lasted before his familial loyalties destroyed his happiness is a big question unanswered. Had this been reality, the betrothal and marriage would have taken place between the two as a chance for the king to cement a divided country and power.
My least liked but inversely, beloved character is On Dal. His father had foreseen what war would do to his son's soul and wanted to avoid that at all costs. And failed. As a result of the lives he has taken, he gives up the princess and the resulting internal anguish is how he atones for his sins. This is truly in character for On Dal, but I want to slap him upside of the head. Decisions are always followed by consequences and, in my mind, he's thrusting his mother's death on his shoulders from a viewpoint of martyrdom and not weighted responsibility.
My last comment is what a phenomenal job Kim So Hyun has done portraying the princess. Strong, stubborn and at times, lacking compassion would be a tight walk for any actress to portray without turning the character into something one dimensional. My storyline wish is to have seen her feel something other than friendship for Go Geon as an adult. As an alternate timeline, how would this character pairing fair? Would Goryeo become a powerhouse nation or would her father-in-law killed her in his leap for sovereignty? That will be something I wonder about for a while.
Creativity is a process birthed from limitless possibilities and a pen. To me and as a viewer, if I find something offensive, I drop the program. Almost everyone on the planet sees from a different lens and it is well within everyone's right to stop watching or voice an opinion. If cancellation is the only way to handle disgruntled viewing, all forms of entertainment will be vetted through a narrowed perspective and imagination and original storylines will suffer the consequences.
I'm an older, single mom with a child who struggles and as a parent, my day has never been more important than his. I am friends with other mom's who are very protective of their children and as a collective unit, we would not allow someone else to bully, or worse, any of our kids without repercussions. That's where I truly do not understand the collective condemnation of the victim. If I had witnessed what had happened in this case, there's no way the teenager would have walked out of the school, let alone had a voice to brag. The innocent, the weak, deserve to be shielded until they can defend for themselves and anyone who takes advantage of that deserves a boot permanently superglued up their butt for life.
My heart goes out to your friend, the victim. One piece of advice I give to my son is a line from a book called "Lonesome Dove": “Yesterday's gone on down the river and you can't get it back.” I can't change it and probably won't forget it, but I can become stronger tomorrow because of it. If there ever was a motto that I try to live by, that's the one.