I'm so jealous of Ga Ryung, but so happy for our GilRyung couple I could cry.
Also, the plague. No one escapes the plague. #theplagueworldtour
Mori and Dongie! Mori's awkward looks and sarcasm have made him one of my favorite characters.
Choongwongun getting left by his bodyguards
Choongwongun getting porcupined by the army he raised
Choongwongun writhing on the ground, blood pouring from his body
Choongwongun being left by Song Sabu
Highlights of my week.
Also, please wake up, Ga Ryung! We all want to see you again!
Episode 27 was truly heartbreaking. After being separated for so long, Gil Dong and Ga Ryung finally meet again...however…
I know, right? I always want to give them both a hug. T-T
Yes, she was excellent. Her eyes were electric, and I really feel like you. She deserves an award for her portrayal in this show. She's always been a good actress, but now she's a leading actress. I was looking forward to her reveal as well, but I never expected her to go that route and I loved it. I should have known when she chased Mori off with a rock that she'd go there if she could. :)
I just started watching this and I read your review. I am interested to see what happens as I go forward, but owing to your words, I feel sure I will enjoy it. I am down for philosophical aND political questions.
Episode 26
The episode where I subsequently want to arm myself with my choice of handy weapon and Kleenex.
Eorinie, finally. I love how it wasn't the "convenient amnesia," but rather, the Geo-in were being drugged and beaten into submission. I mean, I obviously don't like the torture and the brainwashing; what I mean is, the writers could have made Eorinie just forget about what happened via trauma from the event. They instead chose to make the Sugwidan that much more vile.
It also answers one of my earlier questions back when the Hengrok was introduced and the Geo-in concept was first brought to the attention of Gil Dong. I wondered why The Sugwidan, as against the lower classes as they are, would ever hire the lower class to do their bidding. It didn't make 100% of sense to me. Now, however, we know that these Geo-in did not come willingly to serve the Sugwidan. They were without recourse (no family, no "name" in the sense of status, no one knowing where they were (or, at least, theorectically)), and they were submitted to severe abuse and manipulation (both chemical and physical) in order to adhere to the Sugwidan way.
We also learned of the 'disappearing' people, but in another way. Certainly some were saved and joined the tree group, but now we know how the King had a part.
And man, I'm pissed at Nok Soo. Just five more minutes and sleepy King would have been bleeding in his bedclothes.
Well, now we know who Eorinie is; now we have to figure out how the Sugiwan made her that way. Who is her adoptive mother? God, please don't let it be Madam Jo.
I'm worried for everyone, but lord, the Batman vibes. I love it!
Nok Soo (Lee Hanui) went full on jealous bitch mode in this episode and I kind of love it. I'm just sad that Ok Ran is suffering on account of it.
I love the dialectic between Gil Hyeon and Gil Dong in this episode. Gil Hyeon shows practicality in his discourse but does not dismiss his younger brother's rhetoric entirely. Gil Dong takes the time to understand his brother's words of caution. They have this beautiful dynamic that is truly inspiring when thinking of working with others.
Yeonsangun reflects these times so perfectly. While many of our countries have democratic processes not akin to Joseon, we daily battle against they who believe they are the rightful leader, but who do not care for the people, do not hear their voices, and do everything in their abuse of power to destroy the people. And, like Gil Hyeon attests, there are those around these leaders who behave to their own ends and advantage by choosing to blind themselves toward injustice.
It's an important lesson to note; no matter the political structure, there will be those like Yeon sangun. They may be or may not be as bloody; they may be as wolves in sheep's clothing; they may be disguised as a warrior to a certain group of people, but they are just as tyrannical.
Yet, it is an even more powerful lesson that there will always be those like Gil Dong-not in the Mighty Child sense-but those who rise against the forces of tyranny. The People.
just caught up with episode 21 and 22 they over did it with the fucking violence i woke up at 5 am and decided…
Luckily I read the recap or that would have been a spoiler for me, since I haven't watched 21 or 22 yet, lol. It's okay, though. I had my thoughts when I saw the "Mok" symbol in the "Yi" when they showed the Hengrok before.
just caught up with episode 21 and 22 they over did it with the fucking violence i woke up at 5 am and decided…
I agree, but then again, she also played Mu Hyul's (played by Yoon Kyun Sang) loving grandmother in SFD, so seeing her as the woman who wants him dead the most has been somewhat strange.
I know Mori's a baddie, but when he sasses Jeong Hak, I'm all for it. (All of his standing in the back with this "this shit is stupid; can I just go find him myself since I've done such a better job of that than any of you have in the past, you pinheaded, rich bastards?" look in that uniform...umm...I'm shook.)
Indeed, SFD is one to watch as well! :)
Also, the plague. No one escapes the plague. #theplagueworldtour
Mori and Dongie! Mori's awkward looks and sarcasm have made him one of my favorite characters.
Choongwongun getting porcupined by the army he raised
Choongwongun writhing on the ground, blood pouring from his body
Choongwongun being left by Song Sabu
Highlights of my week.
Also, please wake up, Ga Ryung! We all want to see you again!
Yes, she was excellent. Her eyes were electric, and I really feel like you. She deserves an award for her portrayal in this show. She's always been a good actress, but now she's a leading actress. I was looking forward to her reveal as well, but I never expected her to go that route and I loved it. I should have known when she chased Mori off with a rock that she'd go there if she could. :)
Still, my girl Ga Ryung went all Mike Tyson vs. Holyfield on Yeonsangun's ear. I'll replay that 500 times.
The episode where I subsequently want to arm myself with my choice of handy weapon and Kleenex.
Eorinie, finally. I love how it wasn't the "convenient amnesia," but rather, the Geo-in were being drugged and beaten into submission. I mean, I obviously don't like the torture and the brainwashing; what I mean is, the writers could have made Eorinie just forget about what happened via trauma from the event. They instead chose to make the Sugwidan that much more vile.
It also answers one of my earlier questions back when the Hengrok was introduced and the Geo-in concept was first brought to the attention of Gil Dong. I wondered why The Sugwidan, as against the lower classes as they are, would ever hire the lower class to do their bidding. It didn't make 100% of sense to me. Now, however, we know that these Geo-in did not come willingly to serve the Sugwidan. They were without recourse (no family, no "name" in the sense of status, no one knowing where they were (or, at least, theorectically)), and they were submitted to severe abuse and manipulation (both chemical and physical) in order to adhere to the Sugwidan way.
We also learned of the 'disappearing' people, but in another way. Certainly some were saved and joined the tree group, but now we know how the King had a part.
And man, I'm pissed at Nok Soo. Just five more minutes and sleepy King would have been bleeding in his bedclothes.
I'm worried for everyone, but lord, the Batman vibes. I love it!
Nok Soo (Lee Hanui) went full on jealous bitch mode in this episode and I kind of love it. I'm just sad that Ok Ran is suffering on account of it.
Also, Gil Hyun bowing to the Ahjusshis...I cried.
Yeonsangun reflects these times so perfectly. While many of our countries have democratic processes not akin to Joseon, we daily battle against they who believe they are the rightful leader, but who do not care for the people, do not hear their voices, and do everything in their abuse of power to destroy the people. And, like Gil Hyeon attests, there are those around these leaders who behave to their own ends and advantage by choosing to blind themselves toward injustice.
It's an important lesson to note; no matter the political structure, there will be those like Yeon sangun. They may be or may not be as bloody; they may be as wolves in sheep's clothing; they may be disguised as a warrior to a certain group of people, but they are just as tyrannical.
Yet, it is an even more powerful lesson that there will always be those like Gil Dong-not in the Mighty Child sense-but those who rise against the forces of tyranny. The People.
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I know Mori's a baddie, but when he sasses Jeong Hak, I'm all for it. (All of his standing in the back with this "this shit is stupid; can I just go find him myself since I've done such a better job of that than any of you have in the past, you pinheaded, rich bastards?" look in that uniform...umm...I'm shook.)