Why is this strongly negative review the first to show up? You only watched till Episode 5, why would you have such strong feelings enough to write such a lengthy lousy review ? Most people, if they have nothing good to say, would say nothing. But for you to only watch till Episode 5, you didn't give the drama a chance. Were you paid to write a negative review on this drama? it's so strongly mean and negative, it's unbelievable. It was poor reviews as yours that delayed my watching of The King Eternal Monarch.. But after watching it, I think poor reviewers as yourself gave it a lot of disservice. For me, this is one of the best Korean dramas I've seen. The concept of parallel worlds, multiple existences is fascinating. I've watched it three times already to figure out more of the puzzles in the complicated story.
Its also the first drama where I watch actor Lee Min Ho. Contrary to what you say, I found his performance as a King to be perfectly measured and his screen presence was captivating. I ended up searching through Netflix, Prime, Viki, YouTube to see all his works and seem to watch him grow up from teenage years. He grew up so much from the time he portrayed an arrogant high school student. That he can also play some piano, sing and perform on stage was a delightful surprise. From curly hair, to Beatles haircut; from jumping into an icy pool, to learning to ride horses; from TV, movies to singing on stage; he grew up and gave so many different sides of himself over the years, how can you say he looked the same ?
As for the romance in TKEM that you couldn't see where it came from. It came from Fate. The orphan, who witnessed treason and murder of his Father, grew up to not show his feelings as a King, The girl who lost a mother at age 5, chose to be brave as a Detective , as a way to ward off lifelong feelings of hurt and helplessness. They would easily have tender understanding for each other, as only those who've shared similar experiences would. Once you open your heart to tenderness, why wouldn't love follow ? She saw an orphan grow up to be a wonderful, kind King. He saw the brave Detective whose picture he's kept and depended on since age 8, believing she was his Savior.
For those who agreed with your crappy review and avoided TKEM, you missed one of the most magnificent Korean dramas. The multiple characters with similar faces in parallel worlds can be confusing, but it is not difficult to tell which world you are in, there are many subtle hints. It helps to be able to rewind and re-watch on Netflix. I am retired, and I can re-watch TKEM over and over. And each day, I can listen to Lee Min Ho sing to keep happy and young at heart. From New York.
Its also the first drama where I watch actor Lee Min Ho. Contrary to what you say, I found his performance as a King to be perfectly measured and his screen presence was captivating. I ended up searching through Netflix, Prime, Viki, YouTube to see all his works and seem to watch him grow up from teenage years. He grew up so much from the time he portrayed an arrogant high school student. That he can also play some piano, sing and perform on stage was a delightful surprise. From curly hair, to Beatles haircut; from jumping into an icy pool, to learning to ride horses; from TV, movies to singing on stage; he grew up and gave so many different sides of himself over the years, how can you say he looked the same ?
As for the romance in TKEM that you couldn't see where it came from. It came from Fate. The orphan, who witnessed treason and murder of his Father, grew up to not show his feelings as a King, The girl who lost a mother at age 5, chose to be brave as a Detective , as a way to ward off lifelong feelings of hurt and helplessness. They would easily have tender understanding for each other, as only those who've shared similar experiences would. Once you open your heart to tenderness, why wouldn't love follow ? She saw an orphan grow up to be a wonderful, kind King. He saw the brave Detective whose picture he's kept and depended on since age 8, believing she was his Savior.
For those who agreed with your crappy review and avoided TKEM, you missed one of the most magnificent Korean dramas. The multiple characters with similar faces in parallel worlds can be confusing, but it is not difficult to tell which world you are in, there are many subtle hints. It helps to be able to rewind and re-watch on Netflix. I am retired, and I can re-watch TKEM over and over. And each day, I can listen to Lee Min Ho sing to keep happy and young at heart. From New York.