Interesting Facts About “The King Eternal Monarch” Lead Star Lee Min Ho

If you're a fan of Lee Min Ho, then you must be watching the hit Korean drama "The King: Eternal Monarch" on Netflix. It's the actor's first series after he has successfully completed his military training. 

The drama also marks the reunion of Lee Min Ho and Kim Eun Sook who have worked together in the blockbuster series "The Heirs" which aired in 2013. Eun Sook is well-know screenwriter who is also behind the success of "Descendants of the Sun," "Goblin" and "Mr. Sunshine." That is why everyone has high-expectations with "The King: Eternal Monarch." 

Nevertheless, fans were not disappointed as the new series premiered with sky-high ratings. As the series progresses, allow us to share some interesting facts about the main lead Lee Min Ho which all of you would definitely love to know.  

Whether you're a diehard fan who's head over heels in love with Gu Jun Pyo from boys over flowers or a new admirer of the actor, these information will help you get to know your idol a little bit more.

He conquered death twice

In 2006, when Lee Min Ho was only 19 years old, he was involved in a tragic car accident. The actor was on a trip together with his colleague Jung Il-woo and two other acquaintances when a car from the opposite lane crashed head on into their vehicle.

Fortunately, Lee Min Ho and Jung Il-woo survived the crash. Howeve, both actors suffered severe injuries which left Lee Min ho in a coma for a month. He was also admitted in the hospital for nearly a year before fully recovering.

After five years, the actor was in another car accident. During the shooting of City Hunter, when he was on his way home, his car crushed into a truck parking in the roadside. His vehicle was totally wrecked but luckily, Lee Min Ho survived, only sustaining minor injuries. He then resumed filming the series shortly after.

For his mandatory military service, he served as a public service worker

Because of experiencing severe injuries from his accidents, Lee Min Ho was seen to be unfit for combat duties after undergoing a physical examination. The actor was not able to serve as an active soldier on duty and opted to become a public service worker at the Suseo Social Welfare Centre in Gangnam, Seoul. On his last day of service, hundreds of fans showed up carrying balloons and banners as they congralutae the actor for a succesful completion of his military training.

He once had a stage name

When the actor debuted in the industry, his agency thought that carrying his birth name on screen was too ordinary and provided him with a stage name, Lee Min. However, the pronunciation and characters of the name were the same as the Korean word imin or immigration which resulted to poor internet search. After two year, the actor eventually used his real name, Lee Min Ho.

He desired to be a football player

Initially, Lee Min Ho did not even dream of becoming a celebrity. Instead, Lee Min Ho aspired to be a football player when he was younger. During his four years of training in the football field, he had shown great talent for the sport. He even thought of enrolling into a middle school where he could focus and specialize in football.

Unfortunately, his dream of becoming a footballer ended when he broke his arm in a match when he was in the fifth grade.

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RECAP for The King: Eternal Monarch Episode 4

"The King: Eternal Monarch" Recap: King Gon Invites Jung Tae-Eul To His Kingdom

Lee Rim is back in Corea as he checks the situation of the Kingdom. He made few observations as time stands still in certain occasions might have effects as the portal opens for both worlds.

King Gon arrived in his Kingdom in due time as Prime Minister Koo is trying to search for his presence. Detective Tae-Eul worked late as she tried to resolve the murder case and its evidence. She thought about King Gon often during the day, such as their short talks and lighthearted moments. 

The Kingdom of Corea

Prime Minister Koo barged in the palace to know if His Majesty has gone somewhere. As she stepped inside the office, disobeying court lady Ok-nam's advice, King Gon was firmly standing with Joon Young, looking at her. King Gon welcomed Koo Seo in his office. She wished to report the kingdom's progress and, at the same time, check on him. 

Court lady Ok-nam scolded King Gon for disappearing and making her worried. She loves King Gon and has taken care of him since he became an orphan at a young age. She looked at his jacket and was shocked because the diamonds were all gone. King Gon talked to her with fondness as he embraced the old lady.

He visited and paid respect to the funeral as the father of the captain's army died. It also made him visible to the people that he is well. 

Prime Minister Koo made the cabinet members work hard and find ways to gain good financial status for the country. A congressman talked bad about her in front of the public, which made her furious. Politics with power is what Koo is working to stay in her position. She sent out scandals about the congressman, which lead to his dismissal.

King Gon went to visit Prince Bo Yeong and gave him a copy of the death certificate of Lee Rim. He wishes to know if there is something he is hiding from him. On his way out, King Gon sits inside the library and remembers memories back in Korea.

The Republic of Korea

Detective Tae-Eul tries to solve the case and capture criminals pending in the department. Detective Shin Jae faced a challenge with his mother, who is hooked on gambling. He went to the place where illegal gambling took place and asked officer Jang Michael to report everything to the station. This includes placing his mother in question and custody by the police.

On his way home, a boy bumps at her back and drops her ID to the sewage. The forensic department contacted and advised her that the bill she got from King Gon is real. Tae-Eul looks for King Gon's video recording in his last appearance in the city into the forest.

The Kingdom of Corea

King Gon, for the second time, recorded the time stopped, and it meant the portal for both worlds has opened. He tried to explain to Joon Yeong, but he wasn't ready to understand his stories.

The Republic of Korea

Lee Rim returns to Korea and brings in pictures of people from the Kingdom. He makes a record of what happened to the palace. He is convinced that his nephew King Gon is using the magic flute and understands its importance. 

Tae-Eul applied for another police ID at the station. She went home and passed by the park where she thought of King Gon and their memories on that same spot. 

The Kingdom of Corea

The lightning struck, and at the same time, King Gon's felt an unknown burning heat from his right shoulder. Joon Yeong saw the red patches and went out to get the doctor. This gave King Gon the chance to go and head to the forest. 

The Republic of Korea

Shin Jae handed over Tae-Eul's ID. He scolded her for her carelessness. Tae-Eul looked at the ID and saw the issued date released are different. The phone rand, and as she picked up, King Gon's voice was on the other line. She hung up, and the phone rang again. She stood and said goodbye to Shin Jae as she stepped out of the office. 

She parked the car and saw King Gon standing beside Maximus in front of her house. She asked King Gon why he returned and where he went. King Gon answered that he came back to pay his debt and wanted to see if she was okay.

King Gon asked Tae-Eul to come with him to his kingdom. Tae-Eul was surprised but did not resist as King Gon helped her seat on the saddle. He sat at her back and guided Maximus to the forest. As the lightning struck again, and King Gon firmly held the cane. He signaled Maximus to move towards the portal as it opened. 

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RECAP for The King: Eternal Monarch Episode 3

"The King: Eternal Monarch" Recap: King Gon Realizes The Key and Lock To Both Worlds

Detective Tae-Eul's curiosity about King Gon is getting deeper. She accompanied him to the forest as she wants proof to believe the stories that he has been telling her since day one.

King Gon realized then as they went to the bamboo forest that he had no flute music and thunder lightning that open the parallel world. Something is missing as well, in which two large stones should appear. They decided to head back since nothing came up as what King Gon explained.

Detective Shin Jae waited for Tae-Eul while a flashback of the past appeared where he started to learn taekwondo with Tae-Eul's father. He went to greet Maximus and saw a familiar logo carved in steel similar to his notes.

The Kingdom of Corea

Court lady Ok-Nam hired a new press officer Myung Seung-ah to help release better articles for the palace and his Majesty. Prime Minister Goo Seu requested the cabinet officials to approve and increase the wages. That would help shorten the gap between high class and middle-class people.

The citizens are already asking for the King's absence in the palace. Court lady Ok-Nam is worried about how they can hide the issue. Myung Seung-ah's idea is to mislead and create another topic that will make the citizens hooked. She used a Jo Yeong picture with the King for a press release. They still don't know King Gon's whereabouts as Jo Yeong failed to locate him.

The Republic of Korea

The Crime department hired a new officer to help them with their operations. The first project the newbie assigned is to help Tae-Eul and Sin-Jae search for the weapon used by the suspect in a case they handled. The forensic team advised Tae-Eul that there have been no records in the database for King Gon based on his DNA test. Maximus breed is from the Spanish descendants not available at present. Tae-Eul tried once again to ask King Gon for any information about him. King Gon shared an explanation about the parallel world.

Later at night, the lightning strikes, and King Gon suddenly felt pain in his right shoulder. It connects with the supernatural world. Someone opened the portal to the next world.

The Kingdom of Corea

Previously, King Gon was convinced that the body they found at the lake was used as Lee Lim's fake identity and he is still alive.

Lee Rim is back in the Kingdom of Corea, walking towards the city. He went to the bookstore to find secret tips about updates of the palace. He went to meet his armed guards.

The Republic of Korea

Tae-Eul's car broke up on her way to work. She called his father's number and King Gon answered the call. He asked her to wait and he will be there to help fix it. He meets Tae-Eul at the park, as they talk - time stands still - King Gon looks around and finds something is not right. Time turns back and to her surprise, King Gon is standing near her. King Gon tries to convince Tae-Eul the earth stops a few seconds but she dismisses his words and walks away.

King Gon uses Tae-Eul's car to visit the bamboo forest, and this time, he brings the cane with the half "Manpashikjeok." As he reaches the center of the bamboo forest, he hears the flute and lightning strikes, King Gon firmly holds the cane. He now understood that the "Manpasshikjeok '' brings power and Lee Rim is using it to his advantage to escape from Corea. The magic flute is the key and the lock to both worlds.

King Gon found Tae-Eul and Shin-Jae in a fight with the gangster, he was good at executing his skills using only his cane. Tae-Eul and Shin-Jae have bruises around their face.

King Gon bids farewell to Tae-Eul and explains he needs to go back to his Kingdom he left behind. Although he felt sad, he would have to leave her, the reason why he stayed long in her world. 

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Lee Min Ho Talks About Chemistry With The Horse Maximus + Kim Go Eun Opens Up About Her Role

The lead cast of the hit drama "The King: Eternal Monarch" had an interview with "E-news Exclusive!"

The new fantasy romance drama by SBS network tells the story of two parallel worlds, one universe is a democracy, which is similar to modern-day Korea, and the other universe is a Korean empire ruled by a single monarch. Actor Lee Min Ho portrays the role of Emperor Lee Gon, who is the ruler of the Korean Empire, and actress Kim Go Eun plays the role of detective Jung Tae Eul in modern Korea. Both characters will hand in hand to protect the people they love and close the entry point between two universes.

Both the lead stars appeared on the April 22nd episode of "E-news Exclusive" and shared about their character preparation and their experiences. They were asked what they had leaned for their characters, to which Lee Min Ho replied that he worked hard at his skills in rowing, as well as in horseback riding. He added that portraying an emperor is not something one can prepare for. The MC then humorously asked if he meant that he already acquired an emperor's attitude, and Lee Min Ho responded with a laugh.

There was some footage shared on the show of Lee Min Ho filming while horseback riding. He discussed his screen partner, the beautiful horse named Maximus. The actor shared that he finds Maximus cute, saying that its nose becomes red whenever it feels cold. Also, Maximus enjoys the lemon-flavored candy that he also likes. When they are done with a scene, they would each have a piece of candy.

In another clip, Lee Min Ho seems worried at Maximus, looking a bit restless. He asked the staff if they could let go of Maximus for a bit if they're done filming as it's getting stressed. The actor was later shown telling Maximus, "You have to remember me," while staring into its eyes.

On the other hand, Kim Go Eun was asked about portraying a character of a detective for the first time. She said she felt great to be able to experience putting handcuffs on people. Lee Min Ho was surprised by her reply and both actors just laughed it off.

The actress explained that her previous roles were a person who gets chased, but now, she's the one putting handcuffs on them and smoothly taking them away. Kim Go Eun continued that she has been in some action films before, so she is a bit confident about taking this role too.

The two celebrities were also asked about the job they'd like to do in a parallel world if given a chance to choose.

The actress said she wants to be a doctor. She elaborated that she wanted to be a doctor if her skills were good enough. Lee Min Ho revealed that he wanted to be a balladeer, to which everyone responded with laughter. The actress then came to his defense and said Lee Min Ho has a very nice voice. Then, the interviewer expressed that he can reach for this dream in this universe, too, but the actor replied, "I think that would be difficult to do in this life."

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"The King: Eternal Monarch" Criticized For Using Japanese-Style Temple in Opening Credits

Newly-released SBS drama "The King: Eternal Monarch" caught plagiarism controversy for allegedly using a Japanese-style temple in ints opening credits. 

The much-anticipated fantasy-romance series, starring Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun, premiered last April 17 and attained record-breaking ratings for its timeslot on the network. It has now aired two episodes.

The story of this drama presents two parallel universes: one having a democratic ruling similar to modern-day Korea as we all know it, and the other one is an alternative universe wherein Korea is an empire governed by one ruler, which is a monarch. Lee Min Ho portrays the character of Emperor Lee Gon, and Kim Go Eun is detective Jung Tae Eul. They are set to team up to close the entry point between two worlds and protect the people they love the most.

Despite the evident success, the drama is already under fire for a controversy that flared up online following its first episode. People noticed that the fictional world of the Korean Empire, illustrated in title video for the show, seemed to have used the images of buildings that are quite the same as the Japanese temples. 

On April 20, an internet community forum post pinpointed that a particular building that was seen in the opening scene of the drama is quite similar to the Tōdai-ji, which is one of the seven most influential Buddhist temples in Nara. Thus, the series resulted in criticisms from the online community.

Some of the netizens consider it a bit offensive that a Japanese building is being used in a scene that was supposed to represent the Korean Daehan empire. Plus, it was also seen that the Korean royal emblem was covered with CGI-created cherry blossoms, considering that the drama is about two worlds that also and highlights ancient Korean society. Some viewers also noticed the similarities between the Imperial Seal for the fictional Korean Empire and the real Imperial Seal of Japan.

Dismayed viewers commented:

"I know it's a drama or movie, but if you're going to make a work on ancient Korea, shouldn't you do your assignment in historical research to produce this?"

"I'm not going to watch it ever."

"Is that how far your imagination can go..."

"What is this? This isn't even a story about Japanese occupation."

This issue goes beyond the concern of plagiarism since both countries, Korea and Japan, have a long history of historical disputes starting from at least the seventh century. Fast forward to the modern day, there are some sentiments about Korea that are often tied to Japan, such as making the country its imperial colony way back 1910, which sparked up for more issues like Japan's use of Koreans as forced laborers and "comfort women" during the World War II.

The visible depictions of even a fictional Korean history that appear to have been influenced by Japanese tradition has, therefore, become a controversy.

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RECAP for The King: Eternal Monarch Episode 2

"The King Eternal Monarch" Episode 2 

King Gon Explores The Modern-Day Korea

King Gon embraced Officer Tae-Eul as he had been longing to see her after that painful night in the year 1994. Tae-Eul pushed him and tried to stay focused by interrogating him for any violations. Tae-Eul asked for his ID and his reasons for showing in the middle of the street with a horse. King Gon didn't have any ID with him, and his explanation wasn't enough for Tae-Eul to believe. He was brought to the station for further examination.

The Republic of Korea

At the office, King Gon tried to explain his status but Tae-Eul continued to dismiss his words. She asked all his materials to surrender and check each of the items. King Gon tried to pull away from her arms since no one had ever touched his body. Tae-Eul was strong enough to grab his hands for fingerprints. 

The Kingdom of Corea

Court Lady Ok-Nam was worried as King Gon didn't return since they lost his whereabouts. She asked help from Yong In, one of the royal family members, to come up with a plan to keep the king busy. Jo Young, together with his men, searched the forest until night time. They lost King Gon's track in the middle of the bamboo forest and no other leads after that. Jo Young asked to talk with the two prisoners who might have known about "White Rabbit."

Jo Young tried to get more information form the prisoners but they didn't have the full details of the lady. They call her "Luna" who get their money through scams. Jo Young then asked the police to prepare the recording videos around the place.

The Republic of Korea

King Gon, now behind bars, asked for a chair from Tae-Eul. He mentioned that he never tried to sit on the floor. Tae-Eul didn't answer back and continued to work on her desk. Jo Eunsup came in and asked why he kept on calling to the officer. King Gon looked at him and surprised to see a familiar face - it's Jo Young! 

Although his hair and dress are different from what he used to in Corea, Eo Eunsup past a document to Tae-Eul informed her that it comes from his department. He took one sachet of juice and made a dance move with it. King Gon dropped his jaw and confirmed that he is not Jo Young. Jo Eunsup possesses good vibes and jokes around in the station. He smiles by showing his teeth and closing his eyes. The forensic team cannot find any records using King Gon's fingertips.

Tae-Eul released King Gon as it will give her more work to do since no records under his name. No place to go, King Gon requested to visit a jewelry shop nearby. Tae-Eul brought him to one of the shops. King Gon took out a piece of his buttons and pawned it for cash. The owner checked the authenticity of the stone and told them it is his first time to see such a rare diamond. He gave the money worth for the stone.

King Gon used the money to rent a big suite room of a hotel. He advised Tae-Eul that he wishes to stay longer in her world to study about parallel universes, though one of his main reasons is he wanted to spend more time with her. 

King Gon made 13 attempts until Jo Eunsup picked up his call. He asked him to accompany him to buy clothes. He bought stuff for Eunsup and, at the same time, asked to see his family picture. Looking at the picture, Eunsup and his father looks different than the one Jo Young has back in the kingdom.

The next day, King Gon visited shops around the city. He kept on calling Tae-Eul to describe his experience, but Tae-Eul always ends the call. He loves the bread that tastes like the one he ate for breakfast. He also likes the clothes and bought a lot for him to use. 

Meanwhile, Ye Rim enjoys painting the temple with colors that he created. He is thankful to the monk as he got the chance to paint the walls. Ye Rim still holds the power of the "Manpasikjeok." He helps people in suffering and turns their evil wish to reality. 

King Gon Offers Tae-Eul To Be His Wife

For the past days, Tae-Eul has been busily investigating a crime, and the whole team still can't find a suspect. She asked Jo Eunsup where King Gon is because he never called her again. Jo Eunsup explained that he stayed in the library the whole time reading books. He studied about Korea and tried to get any similarity with his Kingdom.

Tae-Eul went to the library and asked him out for dinner. She let him taste the flavored fried chicken in one of the shops. King Gon was impressed. He also expressed his feelings about finally finding Tae-Eul after 25 years. He feels that everything has a reason, especially for his choice to stay longer in Korea.

The Kingdom of Corea

Jo Young visited the place the last time King Gon run after the "White Rabbit." He stood for a long time and tried to find answers. He checked photos from people who might give leads and find King Gon.

Court lady Ok-Nam met Jo Young in the palace. Jo Young gave updates on their investigations. The only relevant story he remembered from the King was when he chased a woman in one of the events. Ok-Nam was glad to hear if the King is seeing a woman, but she still wishes to find out if he's doing good. Jo Young assured the court lady he will do his best to find the King.

The Republic of Korea

Seated in the living room and looking at the pile of shopping bags, King Gon covered his eyes in frustration. The suite from Corea doesn't have any buttons on it. He sold all the diamonds and bought a lot of clothes. At the moment, he didn't have money left on hand to buy food. He went to see his white horse Maximus and waited to see Tae-Eul. Her house is across the road, where Maximus stays for the meantime.

He met officer Gang Shin Jae and asked if he has any special relationship with Tae-Eul. Shin Jae looked at him and didn't answer such a question when they only met for the first time. King Gon felt a little jealous of Shin Jae and told him to be nice. He walked away and talked to Tae-Eul over the phone.

Officer Gang Shin Jae knew Tae-Eul back since they were in high school. Tae-Eul's father was a Taekwando teacher. Shin Jae admired Tae-Eul's beauty but he never knew she moves rough and strong as men do. Shin Jae joined and learned Taekwondo. They became good friends since then and even entered the police academy together. Shin Jae heard his officemates talk about how good-looking King Gon is. 

Tae-Eul stepped out of her house and saw King Gon, standing across the road. King Gon asked if he can go with her, but she said no and walked away. After a while, Tae-Eul came back and approached King Gon, still standing at the same spot where she left him.

King Gon was happy to see her. He realized the only reason that made him want to stay in the current world is because of her. Then, King Gon offered Officer Jong Tae-Eul to be his wife and queen. 

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"The King: Eternal Monarch" Episode 1 Part 1: The Mystic Bamboo Flute

Bamboos are swaying under the sun as Lee Rim (Lee Jung-jin) narrates the story of the ancient Silla dynasty. A mystical myth of a bamboo mystic flute "Manpashikjeok" is under King Sinmun's well-kept treasure in the year 682. The magical possession is a symbol from "Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms."

As he explains the tale, he is seated in a secure room, a table, in front of detective officer Jung Tae-Eul (Kim Go-Eun) and her partner Kang Shi-Jae (Kim Kyung-Nam). Lee Rim's face and his suit satins were covered in blood. Rim testified that his actual age is 70 years old and that his birthdate is 1951. He looks young when he gets hold of the half piece of "Manpashikjeok." He confessed that he killed his half-brother, who was the king during his time.

The questioning between Lee Rim and officer Tae-Eul happened in the year 2020. The detectives were confused about Rim's words when in their data, he died in 1994.

The Kingdom of Corea, 1994

In the Kingdom of Corea, the year 1994, in the winter season, Prince Geum (Lee Rim) invaded the king's palace with his gunned men. He took the ancient "Four Tiger Sword" from its box before heading to the sacred room where King Lee Ho (father of Lee Gon), was standing in front of the "Manpashikjeok" guarded safe glass box. Armed men of Rim shot the guards of the king, overpowering them. Lee Rim reached King Lee Ho and stabbed him with the sword. Rim opened the glass box and took the magic bamboo flute.

Silent steps of small feet covered in blood entered the room. The young boy shouted as he saw his father lying on the floor. Anger led the boy to pick up the sword and hit Lee Rim's hand, which cut the magic flute into two. Lee Rim held the other half tightly while the other one fell to the ground. Rim got mad and strangled the boy with the bamboo flute, and created a wound and bled his skin.

That young boy was Prince Lee Gon (Lee Min Ho).

Amidst the chaos that Lee Rim brought to the king's palace, an armed man entered the room wearing an all-black outfit with a hat and mask on. It was dark, so no one saw his face or identity. He shot each Rim's guard and succeeded in killing most of them. He got near to the Rim when the siren turned on, signaling the outside guards that the palace was under attack.

Rim's assistant insisted that they needed to go to avoid getting caught. Rim tried to look for the other half of the flute but was nowhere to be found. He didn't know that the young prince, who was lying on the floor, reached for the bamboo flute and kept it in his grip.

Rim released the boy when the shooting happened, the fighter who fought with Lee Rim's men saved his life. As Rim fled the place, the fighter went to Prince Lee Gon and checked his pulse. Knowing that the boy is alive, the fighter left the scene as well. The prince, with his other hand, took hold of the ID as his only source of knowing his savior.

The next day, the people of the Kingdom of Corea got news of the king's death. The high court announced Lee Rim as a fugitive and dethroned him. The palace is now making all arrangements for the king's funeral and ceremony for the next heir as king.

Meanwhile, Lee Rim, in his struggle to escape the palace, reached the center of the forest in the middle of the bamboo trees and two tombstones. He hears the music of a bamboo flute and lightning at night. As the high rise stones lit, the magic bamboo flute in his grip transported him to another world.

The Republic of Korea, the present time

In broad daylight, Lee Rim, with his suit full of blood, walked around a new world - the Republic of Korea. He looked around with a puzzled face and tried to recognize the place. He reached a newsstand and read the exact year, the president, and the name of the country. Lee Rim realized he is in a new world and needed to fit in. A restless man bumped and forcibly grabbed Rim's back to face him. Rim recognized his face as his half-brother in the new realm.

Rim entered a dark and filthy room looking at a man sitting in a wheelchair. The sick man is Lee Rim's identity in the new world. He twisted the head of the man and killed him instantly. In this way, Rim will take over the life of the man as his own.

The door opened and a young boy came in. It was Lee Gon's identity in the new world. The boy looked the dead man in the wheelchair and cried. Rim didn't let the chance pass and killed the boy as well. In his mind, the bloodline of the king's family in the new realm is now disposed of. No one will stop him in his future, wicked deed. 

King Gon Meets Officer Tae-Eul

The Kingdom of Corea

The ceremony of crowning the heir to the King's throne started. King Lee Gon was wearing the traditional robe and walked the aisle towards the palace with all the high-profile attendees.

Now crowned as the new King, he performed the traditional mourning ceremony for his father. Court lady Ok-Nam supported the young King all throughout. She made special arrangements - a boy younger than him will befriend the young King. Eventually, he became his loyal guard, Jo Yeong (Woo Do Hwan), the son of his late father's good friend as well.

Growing up, young King Gon studied well and became a good leader of his kingdom. He grew up to be a handsome king and very athletic. Jo Yeong remained alongside him and became King Gon's head captain. His only priority in life is to protect the King and to report to court lady Ok-Nam regarding anything about King Gon.

The Kingdom of Corea has a smart and beautiful Prime Minister, Gu Seo-Ryung (Jung Eun-Chae). She manages the government matters and officials of the kingdom. It is also no secret that her eyes are set to conquer the heart of the handsome King. However, what keeps King Gon's mind occupied is to find the fighter who saved his life. The ID that he took from the fighter shows a Seoul Police ID holding the name Ms. Tae-Eul.

King Gon loved the story of the 'White Rabbit With The Clock." He usually reads children's books in one of the schools in the city. Even the children would tease him if he liked anyone to be his girlfriend. He'd laugh at their curiosity. Court lady Ok-Nam insisted that the King should be dating someone and he is in his right age, but King Gon dismissed the thought of it.

He saw a person wearing a black hood that looked like the "white rabbit" in his description. He ran after the person while riding with his white horse. His quest led him to the bamboo forest, and suddenly, he heard the sound of the lightning and the music of the bamboo flute. 

King Gon, all this time, has been holding the other half of the magical flute embedded in his small cane. Holding the mystic flute creates a power that lets him access to the different realm. 

The Republic of Korea, the present time

King Gon was riding his white horse and soon enough, he landed on the streets of Seoul. The people who saw King Gon were attracted to his handsome face. They thought that he was an actor and filming a movie, with his outfit and the matching horse.

Detective Jung Tae-Eul (Kim Go-Eun) apprehended him for public disturbance. King Gon, however, was amazed by seeing her face. Detective Jung Tae-Eul has the same face on the ID he kept for 25 years. He tried to persuade Tae-Eul but she wasn't easily convinced. He then hugged her tightly. He was happy to see his savior. 

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Lee Min Ho as King Lee Gon in "The King: Eternal Monarch"

The King: Eternal Monarch is a 2020 romantic-fantasy South Korean television series starring Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-hwan, Kim Kyung-nam, Jung Eun-chae and Lee Jung-jin. Written by Kim Eun-sook and produced by Hwa&Dam Pictures and its parent company Studio Dragon, the series premiered on SBS TV and Netflix for the global audience on April 17, 2020.

Set in two parallel worlds, the series follows Emperor Lee Gon of Kingdom of Corea, who discovers access to an alternate reality after crossing a mythical door opened by his half-uncle, Lee Lim, where the Republic of Korea exists in the Kingdom's stead and sets out to put an end to Lee Lim's atrocities and retrieve the other half of Manpasikjeok used as a portal between two worlds.

Hailing as one of the most-anticipated series in the first half of 2020 due to its ensemble cast, screenwriter, extensive publicity and production budget, the series set a record for SBS's highest 2020 Friday-Saturday drama premiere ratings. It also maintained the No.1 spot on the weekly Wavve drama chart for eight consecutive weeks, and was listed as the most popular Korean drama series on Netflix in India, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore and one of the top two in the U.S. The series received mixed reviews and lower-than-expected domestic TV viewership ratings on later episodes, with news media attributing it to competition from streaming platforms and criticism of its screenplay, production and various controversies.

Lee Gon, a modern-day Emperor of the Kingdom of Korea, attempts to cross the barrier into an alternate reality where the Republic of Korea exists in the Kingdom's stead. He comes across detective Jung Tae-eul, whom he recognizes from an identity card he obtained during the turning point of his childhood: his father's assassination. Lee Gon's half-uncle, Lee Lim, who assassinated the previous king, Lee Ho (Lee Gon's father), is in hiding and assembling armies whilst traversing back and forth between the two parallel worlds.

 

Things to Anticipate in New Fantasy-Period Drama "The King: Eternal Monarch"

The King: Eternal Monarch, SBS's new Friday-Saturday series, at long last has revealed its marvelous and fantastical story!

This drama is the most recent creation of screenwriter Kim Eun Sook. It focuses on two different worlds wherein one is set in a democratic modern-day South Korea, and the other is an empire from centuries ago governed by one monarch.

One day, Emperor Lee Gon, played by actor Lee Min Ho, discovers a portal between two worlds where he met Jung Tae Eul, played by Kim Go Eun. Both leads will team up to close the entry point between two worlds and to protect the people close to them.

We now give you some key points to anticipate as the fantasy drama starts to roll.

Screenwriter Kim Eun Sook's most current work

The very first thing to take note of this drama is that The King: Eternal Monarch is actually the most recent creation of renowned screenwriter Kim Eun Sook. She's created hit after hit shows (Goblin, The Heirs, Descendants of The Sun, among others), and now she's coming back with a fantasy romance and historical drama. Offering a fresh and brand new plot for the viewers, Kim Eun Sook is ready to lead us with her signature witty lines, interesting characters, and inspirational messages. Everyone is expecting that the latest project of Kim Eun Sook is yet another series that can withstand time.

The stunning character transformations:

This is actually the second appearance of both Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun in a drama that was penned by Kim Eun Sook. The lead stars will bring to life the unique and exciting characters. Handsome actor Lee Min Ho will portray the role of an emperor. On the other hand, Kim Go Eun will play as an easygoing and cool detective. Also part of the drama's cast is actor Woo Do Hwan, who will star as Jo Young, the chief imperial bodyguard, and the character named Jo Eun Seob, who works for the National Police Agency's civil service office as a service worker.

Kim Kyung Nam will be portraying detective Kang Shin Jae, while Jung Eun Chae will play as Goo Seo Ryung, who is full of ambitions and the youngest and first female prime minister. Lastly, actor Lee Jung Jin will play as emperor Lee Gon's uncle, Lee Rim. Lee Jung Jin will apply his years of expertise to this drama.

To sum it up, The King: Eternal Monarch has a strong roster of cast members who will give life to one of the best characters of their lives.

The exceptional cinematography that creates the parallel universes

The King: Eternal Monarch will flaunt one-of-a-kind cinematography that will surely delight the viewers. Some scenes were taken from the beautiful places of South Korea, and on top of it all, superb computer graphics will feed the creation of the illusion that these two alternate universes do exist.

Both renowned director Baek Sang Hoon and Jung Ji Hyun will be working hand in hand in order to create the two extraordinary worlds.

The drama premiered at 10:00 p.m. KST on April 17.

cr: The King: Eternal Monarch Official Page

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