RECAP for The King: Eternal Monarch Episode 5

"The King: Eternal Monarch" Recap: Prime Minister Koo Meets Tae-Eul

The next day, King Gon requested Tae-eul to dress up like one of his guards and accompany him with his activities for the day. Tae-eul agreed and followed Captain Jo the whole time while she witnessed King Gon's routine and served the Kingdom of Corea.

King Gon advises Captain Jo to give Tae-eul the free time to go around Corea while he's going to be in another place for an event. Tae-eul went around Corea and visited places that reminded her of her family and friends. Captain Jo follows her tracks without her knowledge. Tae-eul took the train and went as far as Seoul looking for her parent's place.

The Republic of Korea

Lee Rim traced one lady that existed in the Kingdom of Corea. She is the spouse of a prominent businessman and a friend of the Prime Minister. In Korea, she lives a miserable life. Lee Rim persuades her to live a good life in another place and give her daughter a good future. In both worlds, Mrs. Park is pregnant and is soon to deliver. There is a hidden agenda for Lee Rim that he gives the lady a phone and advises her to wait for his call at the right time.

Shin Jae is patiently waiting for Tae-eul by checking his phone for any messages. One of his past times is to revisit his old home when his family was still rich and did not suffer bankruptcy.

The Kingdom of Corea

Tae-eul wishes to return to Busan but her money is not enough. She called the Royal guard hotline 17 times in her attempt to talk to King Gon. The information reached King Gon's private pilot and shared with him about a lady named Princess Diana who looks for him. The pilot mentioned that the lady is in Seoul station. King Gon advised the pilot to reverse back and land the helicopter in Seoul near Tae-Eul's location. He requested Captain Jo to monitor Tae-Eul's activity and expect his arrival.

At the center of Seoul, the helicopter landed in one of the big hotels. Captain Jo brought Tae-eul to the place and let her wait for a few minutes. The place guards secured the place which gave a surprise to Tae-eul's confused look. King Gon arrived and stepped out of the building walking towards Tae-eul. He got worried and asked her about her activities. Tae-eul shared with King Gon that she tries to locate her mother who left her at a young age. King Gon advises her to let him know so he can help. Captain Jo tried to signal King Gon but it was too late already.

Prime Minister Koo arrived to meet King Gon in his unexpected visit to Seoul. King Gon was not prepared to let Prime Minister Koo see Tae-eul. It was unprecedented and he wanted to protect Tae-eul and their relationship. The Prime Minister greeted Tae-eul and reached out to gesture a handshake with her. 

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