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Author: Cathy from Malaysia
Photo credits: SBS
The episode 16th………… 2/3 of the drama have aired. Only left 1/3 of it for us to watch the superb, handsome, heroic prince Yeongsoo (Dae Gil/ JKS). For me, it is a mixed feeling to watch this episode as I’m eagerly want to know how Dae Gil confront to his biology parent after he knew the truth of his birth, but on the other hand, I wish the drama would go a little bit slower as I’m still not get enough of him in the small screen !!! (I am sure all of you know who I mean ^0^…… I am a typical fangirl thought *v*)
Ok, enough with my fancy thought, let us recap what have shown in the episode 16th. This episode started with Yi In Jwa revealed the secret of Dae Gil’s birth. As expected, Dae Gil was shocked, unbelieved, confused (JKS carried out the inner feeling of Dae Gil so well)…….. and follow the best scene in this episode 16th is when Dae Gil first encounter with Lady Choi after he get to know she is his real biological mother. Dae Gil’s expression, his intonation, the movement of his eyes !!! JKS acting skill is really really really superb!!! (for me this is the best scene in whole 16 episodes and I rewatch this 3min scene for sooo many times till I lost count >o< ). Even he has only 2 lines in this 3min, but I can fully understand his hesitation, his doubt, his pain, and his urge toward the mother’s love…… TT
Of course, when Dae Gil facing the King Sukjong, his real biology father…. the expression seems to be more controversy as he still takes it as “personal is personal, official task is official task” and the King is his “BOSS” right now, not the father even he did hope that he can catch some “fatherly love expression” from King Sukjong.
From the meet up section between King Sukjong, Dae Gil and Yeoning, Dae Gil accepted his 2nd assignment — to catch Yi In Jwa and rebel Jeong. Thus they set up the trick and they did manage to catch the evil (Yi In Jwa) and the gang but not rebel Jeong.
Meanwhile, King Sukjong called back Kim Chae Gun (the master) to assist in this assignment and Dae Gil later confirmed with him that he aware of his real identity but the Master console him that he will become who he is today regardless his identity……. That I believe Dae Gil was ease and comforted by his master after long struggle to accept his new identity.
Dam Seo appeared in this episode for few minute only to convey the message that she have become a killer who will kill all the evil guys and including her former master Yi In Jwa. By then, she urged Yeoning stop loving her and arrest her when the time come.
Besides Dam Seo, other 2 ladies were soo close to our Dae Gil and showing their interest toward him. Seol Im finally felt relieved as Dokkebi (Dae Gil’s grand pa) told her that her physiognomy was not as bad as Shaman Hwang (the fortuneteller) said and she will not bring any harm to the people that she love (well, I am sure everyone knows whom she love ^v^). And Yeon Hwa showed her intention very clear by stated that Dae Gil will see her very often in his house from now on. (for me, this part is the only section that was slightly “lighter” in this episode 16th. Seol Im shown her jealousy, and Yeon Hwa tried to gain Dae Gil attention……. just like what the eels do !! hahahah…. )
Now the scary and fierce King Sukjong, initially prince Yeoning asked why only now the King decided to take down Yi In Jwa whereby he (King Sukjong) is not even taking any action toward the assassination that planed by him (Yi In Jwa). The King clarify that, it is because Yi In Jwa has growth much stronger now and he has intention to merge with rebel Jeong. (well, my point of view is because Yi In Jwa has framed Dae Gil and put him in jail which trigger the anger of the King as a father…… I might be wrong thought, but I do wish it is the way ^^).
So, this is why in the trial of Yi In Jwa and the gang, the King was so mad and autocratically want to execute Yi In Jwa even the evil has defended himself from all the crimes Yeaning stated and the prince Yeoning unable to convince the judge on what Yi In Jwa did.
This is the first time I saw the King lost his temper and control………. for me, if not because of the love of a father, is what then…..???
Come to our evil Yi In Jwa now, he is so calm after arrested and put into the jail. Initially he was still so confident that everyone will still support him until he has turned down by all his “friend and supporter”. And I can see he has shaken a bit and started to show some worry, uncertainty……
At last, he show us his hidden card in order to save himself.
By the way, I have wondered from the beginning what is his hidden card and without fail, he really surprised everybody when he said “Baek Man Geum is still alive” !!!!!!! OMG, Dae Gil’s beloved father still alive (@@), OMG, OMG, OMG…….. what will Dae Gil do and react to it ??!!! AAHhhhhhh…………. Ok Tok Gae!!!!
So, in order to testify Yi In Jwa’s words, Dae Gil went to the grave and dig out the coffin. With this, the episode 16th ended.
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Additional thought:
The ending scene of episode 16th really increased the curiosity of the viewer on what will happen in next episode, and of course all the eels even eagerly screaming and shouting the moment this episode ended………. okok,there might be me only ^^ hahahah……
In addition, there is only one character that I am still awaiting how it will be developed further or what will happen to her— “Dam Seo”. I am expecting the script writer give me a “Wow” surprise as he did well for all others characters: clearly define, compact, intense and link well to each others in the drama. I am sure he plans something for our first lady lead since the 2nd and 3rd lady lead have carried their character so well.
And last but not least, thank you for your patient to read my recap and thought, hope you all will forgive my fangirling reaction ^o^. And thank you Tenshi for giving me the chance to share, kiss, kiss, kiss!!! [END]
this ep make me think..its hard to become a king..the king have to be very cautious and alert with his surrounding..cant fully trust anyone. afraid the throne would fall to someone else. like lij said ” u cant be a friend or ally forever”.kkk..I dont remember that one..something like that..but lij is too pessimist. its maybe true and wrong at the same time..he definitely have a trust issues..its his weakness point. instead..the king have his loyal subject..his childs which is his strength..but with lij try to change the game by telling daegil about his dead father is alive..I start to panic.afraid if daegil may do reckless thing again..and about dam seo..I hope the writer do well with this character’s development..its like they forgot she’s the first lead actress.kkkk…
thanks..its a good recap.
Daegil I fell so sorry for him ,what will happen for episode 17,can’t wait till Monday
Sis, ur fangirling reactions are super DAEBAAAAK.. this is the best part of eels’ recapping.. Actually we all feel the same way watching any JKS drama and we all love him the same way too.. plz add all ur emotions always.. its fun. And yeah daegil’s reunion with mom was the best part of 16th.. I love the king a lot too.. Seems as if he can set the world in fire if anyone touches his beloved son.. Loving every character of this drama.. n i am quite sure Dam seo ‘s part is gonna increased for she must be knowing smthing abt baek man geum.. Thanku for an amazing recap..
Great review, Cathy!:) I love that scene with Dae Gil and his mom too. Suk is so good there. Dae Gil didn´t say much, but we saw how hard that was for him, how cofused he was…
I wonder too what will happen with Dam Seo/Dae Gil-story. We´ve seen some really beatuful scenes before.I still have hopes for them. 🙂
1 I like the scene with his mother ,Dae Gil have spoken only by his eyes .
2 In Jwa mmm he is an evil …or wolf in the skin of the sheep .
Thanks for sharing your thoughts .
Thanks to all the eels that like my ever 1st recap and thought of the drama!!
By the way, I think I miss out some words in the 2nd paragraph, in the ( ) is mean JKS carried out the inner feeling of Dae Gil so well. Sorry for that .
I corrected now ^^
Thanks you ^o^
It’s so hard to guess what the king is thinking..is he rlli helping Dae Gil by no disclosing his identity? Or does he rlli take him as a hunting dog?? Is Dae Gil gonna fight the king n yeoning moving forward?? Omg…so many questions…can’t wait!!
its the first time the king had lost his reason..I think when he teach yeoning about how he should act as a king is all true. its to protect his place..the throne .because there should be only one king. I think when he order the two to catch lij…he do it only for suk bin. hes not the type to catch someone without proof. u can see how disappointed he is when yeoning cant prove lij’s crimes. to me..the king is the same with lij..the one who will do anything to get something. the diff is just the position. someone to protect and someone to challenge the throne.