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Yeah, you're totally right! I just checked to make sure, but in episode 7 the queen woke up from coma after around 50 minutes into the episode. No one is taking away the fact that CJ is the main lead, come on guys... This was just one episode! Even if he wouldn't appear in the last 2 episodes as well (which he definitely will!) no one could take away the fact that he was the main lead!

I actually think that for those episodes, binge-watching would make more sense. It wouldn't feel frustrating, waiting for a reveal the entire week. Like during earlier episodes, when Bong Hwan fell ill and came back to present to his body, there was almost no screentime for the main character the entire episode, and I didn't see quite as many complaints...
I'm positive for the future, come on guys, don't forget how many good things this show made just because you didn't like the last 2 episodes... Like I also don't like the fact that some characters get a lot of screentime, and I find it a bit boring, but it was the writer's choice and I can respect that they didn't go for fanservice. Be positive!

Same for me, I'm wondering whether to save ep 17 and 18 for next weekend so that I can get positive ending after those, at least I hope for good ending haha

I saw preview of the next episode, and I think it focuses on BI just because they don't want to give any more scenes away and want to surprise us, and it doesn't necessarily mean that the whole episode will be about him. At least that's what I hope for haha, based on the fact that it's basically just one longer scene and previews for other episodes have show way more scenes, I haven't watched episode 18 yet lol

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!