No matter how much I prepared myself for episode 38, it still hurts and I'm so angry at the system.
This "legal relation" law is not only present in Korea but in other countries as well, most specially in Asia-Pacific. To think that this concept originated from the West in the early 1900s yet Asia-Pacific countries are the ones who take it too seriously without exceptions.
Sans inheritance issues, if you're not blood related, it should not be an issue. If there are things that may make it problematic, then all parties involved can make a legal agreement about it.
This is specially sad in Korea, prior to the '90s amendments, they can not even marry anyone who share the same surname even if they have no blood relations at all (or if they are too far from each other in the family tree).
I was wondering about this part too? Mudeok experienced the headache. The door opened could be because of her…
Oooh, good catch!
Maybe … just maybe … Bu Yeon and Nak Su are merging?
Or … Bu Yeon is slowly disappearing having achieved her goal in changing Nak Su? (Which would explain how Nak Su was able to pull her sword in the preview.)
I was wondering about this part too? Mudeok experienced the headache. The door opened could be because of her…
Yep, definitely her presence.
When she first showed up in front of the door, she didn't even raised her hand or stood near, and it simply opened for her.
Bu Yeon's energy is so strong while inside the Jin territory that even the door can sense her presence without her doing anything and while letting Nak Su have control of the body.
I'm actually suspecting the Bu Yeon soul is not the original Bu Yeon, but the soul of the original priestess who summoned magic and the ice stone from heaven.
OR, Bu Yeon is the reincarnation of the original priestess and because Jang Gang used the ice stone to summon Bu Yeon's soul back, it also unlocked her memories of the past (which would include her energy too).
They're wasting too much time on fake daughter plot 😤 I'm really annoyed with the fact that it was JBY who…
Yep, this arc does not have to take too much screen time. They could also address it earlier without it affecting the other plots.
At some point they stretched it just to get 20 episodes. Like episode 15, nothing much was revealed in it, it was just a fan service for those looking for romance. Then in episode 16, romance took a back seat again, which only sealed that ep15 was a fan service.
yeah i was pissed idk i didnt like tht part of todays ep
Yep. This particular arc has taken too much screen time. They could've compressed it and addressed it earlier, the rest of the arcs won't be affected much in any case.
the better thing to do is to change nothing. all they need to know is the true, what's the problem with living…
Correct. And how they touched on the nasty business of "legal relationships". That whole idea is a plague.
If I understood it correctly, it all started because of inheritance disputes, and the idea entered legal circles in the early 1900s.
Here in the Philippines, there is a very popular family clan who have an adopted family member (who himself/herself became well-known on their own right). He carries the clan name but agreed in writing he is not qualified to receive clan inheritance. They made it clear that way and all parties (the adopted and the real blood-related members) are good with it. They live happily together.
From how I see it, the legal aspect should only affect inheritance and rights; and can be overruled if all parties involved put into writing other agreements. It should not affect marriages between non-blood related members, like in this case, blood children and adopted children.
Sadly, this "legal is final" view was copied in many countries.
Also, Nak Su is correct when she questioned herself if she can still point the sword to anyone like she used to.
She has changed.
I think that's what Bu Yeon wanted. Probably is the reason why Bu Yeon is sealing Nak Su's power. The old Nak Su, the one trained by Jin Moo, is cold, heartless, and full of anger, hatred, and revenge.
What they need is a Nak Su who have something to fight for, a family to protect, a fair judge of character, and reasonable mage. A Nak Su with one objective, to destroy the ice stones, to protect Jang Uk, and to defeat Jin Moo.
The appearance of Nak Su at that moment of Jin-door test was really bad timing. It looked like the fake Bu Yeon wouldn't have opened it all, not even to "move it a little" if the real Bu Yeon was not there.
The Crown Prince. Looks like Jin Moo wouldn't be able to trick him at all. He is far more level-headed than he initially appeared. He is not blind to the subtle things happening around him.
I am starting to question if he is actually the biological son of the Queen. For him to subtlety go against the Queen is not something you would see from a biological mother-son.
#1 weakness of Nak Su: she thinks highly of herself.
Because of this, she did not bother to check the identity of the body she's controlling and why she is experiencing things she obviously know is not her own power.
the better thing to do is to change nothing. all they need to know is the true, what's the problem with living…
Good point. Being the parents, they are the ones in the position to make the sacrifice. They should aim for reconciliation and not worry about the legal side of things.
It would be unfair also to the parents of Mi Rae's mother who adopted her if she's legally re-registered again … though they may probably agree to it, still … they passed away and they were the ones who took care of her.
The crazy legal aspect of familial relationships and marriages.
This is what makes Asian cultures, in particular Asia-Pacific, unique … the legal aspect matters. Even if you are not blood related, it is illegal to be in a romantic relationship. Society may change over time but legally it is still not allowed.
Korea, as far as I know, has the most stringent familiar relationship laws.
I think what Mr. Lee is planning is to de-register himself as an adopted son so grandfather Lee can register Mi Rae's mother as his daughter. Otherwise, Hyun Jae and Mi Rae will not be allowed to get married legally even if they are not blood related.
I can't even begin to think the repercussions of de-registering yourself. That's like getting disowned, cutting your lifeline. In a culture like Korea where clan still plays a major role in society, that's crazy, the town, the office, their clients, they will all talk about it.
I wonder how they will handle this. No matter where you look at it, someone has to make a sacrifice. Is there a loophole in Korean family laws?
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This "legal relation" law is not only present in Korea but in other countries as well, most specially in Asia-Pacific. To think that this concept originated from the West in the early 1900s yet Asia-Pacific countries are the ones who take it too seriously without exceptions.
Sans inheritance issues, if you're not blood related, it should not be an issue. If there are things that may make it problematic, then all parties involved can make a legal agreement about it.
This is specially sad in Korea, prior to the '90s amendments, they can not even marry anyone who share the same surname even if they have no blood relations at all (or if they are too far from each other in the family tree).
Maybe … just maybe … Bu Yeon and Nak Su are merging?
Or … Bu Yeon is slowly disappearing having achieved her goal in changing Nak Su? (Which would explain how Nak Su was able to pull her sword in the preview.)
When she first showed up in front of the door, she didn't even raised her hand or stood near, and it simply opened for her.
Bu Yeon's energy is so strong while inside the Jin territory that even the door can sense her presence without her doing anything and while letting Nak Su have control of the body.
I'm actually suspecting the Bu Yeon soul is not the original Bu Yeon, but the soul of the original priestess who summoned magic and the ice stone from heaven.
OR, Bu Yeon is the reincarnation of the original priestess and because Jang Gang used the ice stone to summon Bu Yeon's soul back, it also unlocked her memories of the past (which would include her energy too).
At some point they stretched it just to get 20 episodes. Like episode 15, nothing much was revealed in it, it was just a fan service for those looking for romance. Then in episode 16, romance took a back seat again, which only sealed that ep15 was a fan service.
The timing was really bad. It could've foiled the plans of Jin Moo.
If I understood it correctly, it all started because of inheritance disputes, and the idea entered legal circles in the early 1900s.
Here in the Philippines, there is a very popular family clan who have an adopted family member (who himself/herself became well-known on their own right). He carries the clan name but agreed in writing he is not qualified to receive clan inheritance. They made it clear that way and all parties (the adopted and the real blood-related members) are good with it. They live happily together.
From how I see it, the legal aspect should only affect inheritance and rights; and can be overruled if all parties involved put into writing other agreements. It should not affect marriages between non-blood related members, like in this case, blood children and adopted children.
Sadly, this "legal is final" view was copied in many countries.
And the interesting revelation: Cho Yeon's father is the brother of Shaman Choi!
She has changed.
I think that's what Bu Yeon wanted. Probably is the reason why Bu Yeon is sealing Nak Su's power. The old Nak Su, the one trained by Jin Moo, is cold, heartless, and full of anger, hatred, and revenge.
What they need is a Nak Su who have something to fight for, a family to protect, a fair judge of character, and reasonable mage. A Nak Su with one objective, to destroy the ice stones, to protect Jang Uk, and to defeat Jin Moo.
I am starting to question if he is actually the biological son of the Queen. For him to subtlety go against the Queen is not something you would see from a biological mother-son.
Because of this, she did not bother to check the identity of the body she's controlling and why she is experiencing things she obviously know is not her own power.
Imagine if she found clues early on.
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It would be unfair also to the parents of Mi Rae's mother who adopted her if she's legally re-registered again … though they may probably agree to it, still … they passed away and they were the ones who took care of her.
This is what makes Asian cultures, in particular Asia-Pacific, unique … the legal aspect matters. Even if you are not blood related, it is illegal to be in a romantic relationship. Society may change over time but legally it is still not allowed.
Korea, as far as I know, has the most stringent familiar relationship laws.
I think what Mr. Lee is planning is to de-register himself as an adopted son so grandfather Lee can register Mi Rae's mother as his daughter. Otherwise, Hyun Jae and Mi Rae will not be allowed to get married legally even if they are not blood related.
I can't even begin to think the repercussions of de-registering yourself. That's like getting disowned, cutting your lifeline. In a culture like Korea where clan still plays a major role in society, that's crazy, the town, the office, their clients, they will all talk about it.
I wonder how they will handle this. No matter where you look at it, someone has to make a sacrifice. Is there a loophole in Korean family laws?