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I think that the So Yong is actually dead, even Bong Hwan says so in the scene where the King confesses. So Yong never actually took control of the body, Bong Hwan has been the one residing in this body all along. They never actually fight over whose body is it, like you would see for example in "Oh my ghostess", which left me with huge "who actually is the main character" moment.
In the ramyon scene Bong Hwan as the queen says that he must check if it was result of being drunk, if he's gone crazy or if it's actually right for him - finally realizing that it's not So Yong's fault. Of course, some of his feelings might have been influenced by So Yong's memories, an example would be relationship with So Yong's father, but I would argue that the current Queen had a lot more meaningful moments with the King than So Yong as far as their romance goes.
So basically, I think that true So Yong is dead as she hasn't really showed up, and the feelings are Bong Hwan's, who due to circumstances had a chance to realize that he's bi XD I also believe the theory about So Yong and Bong Hwan having the same soul, it would explain how he's getting some traits after So Yong.
For me, the show is telling us that you shouldn't be worried about your character traits which may be more accustomed with the other gender, and you should be true with yourself, not please other's view on who you should be.
The tricky part is whether him staying in the past would be a good ending, and I'm not too sure about that myself...

Haha, same for me, I wasn't this invested in a drama in a long time, it's getting ridiculous at this point how much it is on my mind every day...

“Kim So Yong and Cheoljong are experiencing another crisis. More so than romance, you will see a heart-fluttering camaraderie.”

Don't get me wrong, I love how their relationship is based on genuine friendship right now, but hell, give me those romantic moments and hot kisses XD

I just came up with a theory - I saw someone sharing piece of Bong Hwan's interview from the first episode, where he said that he wasn't only the youngest chef ever in Blue House, but "the first". In that theory it was said that the interview was made after he came back from the past, and hence the weird reply. It didn't quite make sense to me, as Bong Hwan certainly wasn't the first palace chef... But what if they actually manage to transform Joseon into constitutional monarchy and the Queen becomes the first chef of the new government? As long as she and the King live happily ever after in the past, I'll be happy.

Although there are still some inconsistencies, like talking about fish cake in the interview, and then mentioning it again when he was a queen already...

I'm actually struggling right now, thinking about the possibility of the ending being tragic. I don't think that writers care for historical accuracy and would kill main characters based on that, but I feel like there's no good way out of the time-travel situation... I really don't want all of them dying, and I'm not too keen on "they die in past but meet in the present" idea - not because of Bong Hwan's gender, but because there would be no established relationship between two of them. I need some hope to get through the next 2 weeks, or I'll go crazy!

It's the same for me too! I mean, it's cool that we get 20 episodes, but I was totally prepared for 16, and now I cant handle the wait!

This is such a gem! It did have flaws, don't get me wrong, but I feel that it was well compensated by the main couple, who had incredible chemistry, were sweet, honest with each other, and every scene with them was a pleasure to watch. I was a little scared of the last two episodes, cause everyone pointed out how bad they are, but there's nothing to fear. They are a bit worse that the rest, and the plot was very nonsensical in places, put it's something I can forget about. I personally just skipped a few scenes. So overall, there was some lost potential, but I feel so happy I watched it!