The King 2 Hearts – Korean Drama Choa https://kdramachoa.com Liking Korean Drama, Music, and Movie Thu, 24 May 2012 18:13:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The King 2 Hearts Quick Episode 20 (Finale) https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-quick-episode-20-finale/ https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-quick-episode-20-finale/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 17:27:35 +0000 http://kdramachoa.com/?p=22560 Here we finally are in the final episode of The King 2 Hearts. Surprisingly, I feel more relieve than sad this drama is ending. Why? This drama is too heavy and if they had some extension in the episodes, I think people would be exhausted. So wrapping up in the 20th episode is very wise. And choosing Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won as the leads were absolutely right in the first place. Had they chosen other actor&actress with “less” fame and acting quality, this drama would have fallen apart in the second week. But if you’re expecting this drama would give a happy ending for all characters, remember, this is not that kind of drama.

Mr.Kim insisted on Hang Ah going back to the North with him. He reasoned with his daughter and it put Hang Ah in a dilemma. Hang Ah of course still had a big trust on Jae Ha that he would find a way to solve this matter, but Mr.Kim reminded her that no matter what, Lee Jae Ha was still the South person.

Jae Ha called Hang Ah and it took Hang Ah some time to negotiate to let her pick up the phone. When they finally talked, Jae Ha begged Hang Ah to come back to South and just stayed with him. They both were already in tears, but Hang Ah’s answer didn’t make anything better. “I will go back to North.” Jae Ha prevented her from going because the possibility of they’re meeting each other again would be very small. They couldn’t even talk through phone because the North had cut off the communication with South. Hang Ah said they would live with their memories and one day, they would meet again. “I love you,” Hang Ah ended her speech shortly.

Both Hang Ah and Jae Ha cried after hanging up their phone call, but they’re tough people so no matter how hurt their heart then, they put it aside and be strong.

Tears would solve no problem (Oho, this is actually my motto). Hang Ah stepped forward the immigration line, while Jae Ha got back to his imperial business.

The US man who was speaking with Jae Ha in the previous episode made a phone call to John, informing him that the US will attack the North as soon as May 24. The loony man of course cheered for this news.

Since he was in a good mood, John made a phone call to Jae Ha. He informed Jae Ha about the official announcement of US military would make an action toward the North Korea. He even e-mailed Jae Ha the official release. John was boasting that Jae Ha would finally die soon, but Jae Ha said,”No, it’s you who’s gonna die,”

Knowing the US military plan, Jae Ha had to think hard about the right way of solving this issue. On one side, North Korea was their brother country and his love of live woman was a North person. Reunification of both Korea was also the last and utmost will of the late King Jae Kang. But, in the same time, South Korea was the alliance of US. They couldn’t turn back on American if they’re attacking the North.

The US army was already on the move towards Korea. And both the SOuth and North military were in the alert mode.

Hang Ah put on her military uniform again. She was summoned by the general. Hang Ah bravely argued her general about the idea of declaring an attack towards the South. She also questioned the general if the North actually was the one who started it all.Ahh, the dialogue was so crazily long, quick and in dialect…so hard to get the whole conversation.

Jae Ha was writing his official statement about the war and he recalled all his memories during the WOC.

Mr.Kim was thinking to take Hang Ah to go out of the country. Hang Ah refused to do that. His father said there would be no more hope for South and North because it’s gonna be a real war between the two countries.

Jae Ha found out something from the South General about real situation.

Some one knocked on Hang Ah’s door. It’s the delivery man handed her a package. She asked if it’s from someone in China, but the delivery man looked very tense and said nothing after giving Hang Ah the package. It turned out to be Jae Ha’s exclusive “For Hang Ah only” perfume. But the main thing Jae Ha sending wasn’t the perfumes. Beneath the package, Jae Ha shared his information about US military attack plan. was the official release of US attack on North.

Hang Ah was meeting her general again. They kept arguing each other. Hang Ah was firm in her trust on Jae Ha, while the general kept blaming everything to the South people especially Lee Jae Ha. He said the engagement had been meaningless. Hang Ah tore apart the agreement documents between the two Korea.

Apparently, the general agreed to open for a negotiation. Jae Ha came down to this one place where there’re a camera, an intercom and another seat for the North representative. It turned out that the North representative was none other than Hang Ah. Her introduction was cold, without a blink and like meeting a complete stranger. Knowing that Hang Ah was under the live supervisory of the general who was watching from the camera, Jae Ha held his emotion and played along.

Jae Ha made the general finally found out about the official order of US would attack the North Korea on May 24. This US attack plan was putting Jae Ha in a situation of opening the pandora box. If the North will die, the South will likely to be so too. Then he offered The North the only way to solve the problem: “I will get married with Hang Ah on that day.” The general thought Jae Ha was joking around, but Jae Ha was not and it’s actually a very brilliant idea.
“It’s not just gonna be our marriage, but also The South and North marriage.”

Jae Ha’s marriage idea was actually simple. The US didn’t know that both Korea had already known their plan. Meanwhile Jae Ha and Hang Ah were engaged anyway, so a wedding soon or later would be just as natural as it should be. If both Korea were celebrating the royal wedding together, the US wouldn’t dare to touch the North because hurting their own alliance, the South, would be very unlikely. Jae Ha needed the North cooperation for this, but the general hesitate.

Jae Ha pressed the emergency button, so both military burst into the room. Yeom led the South while Kwon led the North. Jae Ha said if the North general refused to cooperate, Jae Ha was ready to die. “Die now or later will be no different (with the war coming)” said Jae Ha. He even requested Kwon to personally killed him right in the center of his forehead.

The general time to think about Jae Ha’s offering was up. He still didn’t give his answer. So Jae Ha was ready to die. Kwon’s hand was shaking, and then suddenly Hang Ah got off her seat and took the gun. She pointed it to Jae Ha. “Do you think I cannot kill the person I love?” Hang Ah would kill herself after she killed Jae Ha. Hang Ah activated the gun and the trigger was ready to be pulled.

The tension was so high…but the general finally agreed with Jae Ha’s offering. Everyone was relieved.

John got frustrated about the idea of Jae Ha and Hang Ahh wa getteing married and that made US had to cancel the war. John protested the man who informed him, but that informant turned his back on John.

Jae Ha went to the north for his wedding. Hang Ah looked beautiful in her hanbok. The US finally sent their congratulatory message for Jae Ha and Hang Ah’s marriage and even said they would keep supporting South Korean commitment in bringing peace for both countries.

Jae Ha and Hang Ah got married on the country’s border line, the legendary yellow line. Hang Ah came from the North part while Jae Ha from the South. Jae Ha took Hang Ah’s hand and then stepped into the North part. They bowed to their guest. And then both of them moved to the South side and then did the bow again.

John was prosecuted in the court, finally. He’s sentenced to life in prison for his severe humanity threat because of the murder allegation.

Jae Ha visited John in the prison. He said thanks to John because of his constant threats finally both Korea could get reunited and he also got married with Hang Ah. Jae Ha confirmed his victory, while the loony still couldn’t accept the reality.

4 years later
The South and North relationship was more than good. They even had the join military. It’s nice to see Jae Ha was having a casual reunion with Yeom Dong Hwa, Lee Kang Seok and Kwon Yeong Bae…aaahhh is everyone missing Eun Shi Kyeong??

Jae Shin was sitting on the city’s old fortress like she did last time watching the shooting star with Shi Kyeong. This time she was only with the bird. But she imagined Shi Kyeong was there, sitting right next to her. Jae Shin told Shi Kyeong that she would live with her love and memories on Shi Kyeong. But Shi Kyeong said she had to move on (sort of).

If this scene made you think that Jae Shin finally could walk again…sorry, but she’s sitting on that fortress like the old time was also an imagination.The reality was Jae Shin was still on the wheel chair. She could only look at the memorable spot at the fortress from a distance. The “happy end” does not apply to all characters… bitter reality for poor Jae Shin.

Jae Ha and Hang Ah had a son, a handsome one. And Mr.Kim was so fond of his cute grandson like any other grandpa. The number one couple of both Korea opened a North-South bank and the King and Queen themselves who officially led the opening ceremony. During the ceremony, their son ran towards his daddy and Jae Ha lifted him up. He said their son was just like him….until that kid called Hang Ah loudly, “Eoma’ni” which was the North Korean dialect, because in South they pronounced “mother” as “Eomeoni”. Hang Ah spontaneously covered up her son’s mouth.

The Crown Prince dialect had become the news in the whole country. People were objected having their South crown prince speaking in North dialect. But the Queen Mother and especially Jae Ha and Hang Ah was totally fine with that. Ahh their kid was so cute…

And what about Club M after John’s got locked up? Jae Ha decided to embrace them instead of pushing them away. He and Hang Ah were ready to attend the event.

Happy End

After all the unpredictable plots these whole last 19 episodes, surprisingly, the ending is quite predictable. I mean, this is the most rational ending and voila! it’s what everyone has ever wanted. I didn’t hope this drama to have a bitter ending, so i’m quite happy with it. Jae Ha and Hang Ah deserve their “happily ever after” because otherwise many televisions in Korea would be broken tonight because the viewers might express their frustration to their TVs. I was expecting something more surprising or “phenomenal” but this one is quite okay. Unfortunately, the writers have to be unfair with Jae Shin. I think the reason is as simple as… no matter how complicated this drama is, it’s still a Korean drama. And like in many Korean dramas, if leading roles got their happy ending, the cries and heartbreak must go to the second lead roles.

To wrap this up, I’m quite proud of myself with my poor Korean I could still finish this summary project. Thanks to all of you who come by my summaries and those who always come back as well. I’ll see you soon in the next project ;)

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The King 2 Hearts Episode 19 Quick Summary https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-episode-19-quick-summary/ https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-episode-19-quick-summary/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 16:54:40 +0000 http://kdramachoa.com/?p=22482 The court ladies was celebrating their boss’ birthday. Jae Shin came and gave her loyal chief court lady a present. The scene flashback to when Shi Kyeong asked Jae Shin to start singing again.

Meanwhile Shi Kyeong was pointing his gun towards Jae Ha on the cliff, in front of John and his men. John told Jae Ha to resign from his throne soon. “Otherwise you’re gonna kill me?” continued Jae Ha. John gave him 10 minutes. Hang Ah decided not to go back to Korea with her father. She told her father that actually Jae Ha had told her something, but she couldn’t share it with her father.

Back to the cliff, Jae Ha asked Shi Kyeong if he’s really gonna do it, Shi Kyeong said he’s tired. Then he continued his speech and suddenly he moved his gun’s pointing towards John.

then both armies from Korea and China came. And Hang Ah was preparing a sniper gun from another part of the cliff.

It’s actually Jae Ha’s and Shi Kyeong’s grand plan. Shi Kyeong ordered John’s man to be unarmed, including the creepy woman. And as they had thought, the creepy woman didn’t obey it and pointing the gun to Jae Ha. This was Hang Ah’s job to shoot her. Then Shi Kyeong shot her, too and all the army. The woman died right there.

John was arrested by ICC men. Hang Ah was uninstalled her gun. This when John shot his gun and it was Shi Kyeong who got shot. Jae Ha cried and begged for him not to die. Shi Kyeong was talking about not to ever give up forever and Jae Ha would be forever his king. Jae Ha kept crying and begging for him not to die. But finally Shi Kyeong gave up…

It was Hang Ah who told Jae Shin about Shi Kyeong. She handed Shi Kyeong’s dog’s tag to Jae Shin. That princess was crying her heart breaking cry again. HAng Ah too. And ME TOOOO….Why why why?? Is he really dead? I really really hope not. I CANNOT TAKE IT…NOOOOO…I think I’m gonna cry the whole episode :(

Jae Ha came to Mr.Eun. Jae Ha said if he thought Jae Ha would be happy that now they’re in equal position (Mr.Eun caused Jae Ha’s brother’s death and now Jae Ha caused Mr.Eun’s son’s death), he was wrong. Jae Ha, instead, asked Mr.Eun to guide him just like a father. Jae Ha made the respectful bow and then embraced Mr.Eun.

And Eun Shi Kyeong was REALLY DEAD! Goooooooooddddd… They held the funeral in military custom and it was led by Jae Ha himself.

John was brought to the ICC court, but as the Club M leader, he got all the best lawyer from that club to release him temporarily because Korea’s accused on him had a very weak base of allegation and not enough evidence. And when he’s back in his safety hive, John was already planning some evil plan again. John Mayer is not dead, everyone should never forget that and this story would still strictly move on since that loony was still around. No time to stay teary weepy after Shi Kyeong’s death.

Hang Ah started to do her public service work as Royal Family. Jae Ha called her to ask her to have a date together. “Can we really do dating just like ordinary people? Go out and drink coffee…can we really do that?” asked Hang Ah. Jae Ha said yes.

Well it was a nice effort to lift up the mood after what happened just a few minutes before, but my question is: why’s everyone not telling what happen to Jae Shin?? I think the answer was the same: there’s no time to be teary weepy for Eun Shi Kyeong’s death. The reason he died was perfectly clear, and the reason why Eun Shi Kyeong’s character MUST die is also obvious. So no need to narrate it melodramatically, this is just not that kind of drama.

So wipe your tears and let’s get back to business.

Jae Ha’s position was actually not easy for accusing John for murder without any strong evidence. John’s position as the Chief of Club M made him secured by the US and therefore Korea would have to face that country in political level if Jae Ha insisted on dragging John to the court. The ICC man tried to threaten Jae Ha that he had a high enough position in US governance, and Jae Ha instantly cut him ” And I’m the King of Korea.”  That guy said Korea would face some problems with US if they continued on prosecuting John, but Jae Ha said he’s not scared of that.

Jae Ha was having a meeting with his counselors about how to deal with John’s matter. Hang Ah accidentally overheard the meeting. In the same time, she saw her father was coming and Hang Ah asked for his help. Hang Ah asked Jae Ha to be involved in this matter and go meet the ICC and John herself. Jae Ha strongly opposed it. “Can you just be by side?” asked Jae Ha. And no matter how hard Hang Ah persuaded him, Jae Ha still opposed it. They argued and Hang Ah left to her room.

Hang Ah was persuaded to go out by the chief court lady. Without really knowing the real plan Hang Ah arrived at the appointed place and when the lights were on, it was Jae Ha who was standing in the middle of the pond stage. Oh, he had the fireworks too. Okay, this one IS the Korean drama typical. Anyway, It was Jae Ha’s way to apologize for missing their date and for their arguments. He asked her not to think about anything but themselves and their happiness for the moment. They had a cruise at the amusement park and really enjoyed themselves just like other couples.

“I’m not an ordinary woman,” Hang Ah opened up the conversation again. She said she’s the woman whose hand was asked by Jae Ha and it made her felt like it’s part of her responsibility.

She started to address Jae Ha with Comrade Jae Ha again and Jae Ha opposed it. but Hang Ah really insisted on going to meet John. So Jae Ha gave her a shot. He asked her to practice in front of him first. “Let’s say now i’m Bong Goo. What are you going to do to me?” challenged Jae Ha. Without much words, Hang Ah in a quick glance buckled Jae Ha  and turned into the cold assassin military lady  from North Korea again.

Jae Ha gave up and let her go. “It’s only for three days,” Hang Ah promised. “Please do make sure you come back,” asked Jae Ha. And of course, they made out. Did Hang Ah’s lips move in the kiss in here after all these whole times?? Unfortunately, Uhm Tae Woong-Lee Bo Yong’s passionate kiss was still the best. :D :mrgreen:

Hang Ah went to meet the ICC to tell them Korea’s official allegation to prosecute John. The ICC said they had bailed out John 20 minutes before she came. They said there’re many influential countries behind John’s back and “Your opponent is US, it’s tough,” the ICC man said. So politics is rough and yeah, in the real life… when it comes to United States, nothing seems to be able to beat it. And it upset Hang Ah that they thought of Korea as just an insignificant country.

Hang Ah just went out of the building. John’s car stopped right in front of her and he went out of his car. Meanwhile, Jae Ha was meeting with US representatives. He recorded the conversation because it’s taken place in Jae Ha’s imperial office. Jae Ha asked him what the US was going to do. That man said US military strategy would never be shared to foreigners, including Korea. After all attempts were made, Jae Ha, HAng Ah and Mr.Eun sat together to talk about strategy to face John and his US support. Mr.Eun said that Jae Ha’s position was difficult in this matter. He had two bitter options, though at the end it was all up to him of what kind of a king he wanted to be.

Yeom handed over a safety box to Jae Shin that belonged to Shi Kyeong. “The secret code was 8603…” Yeom couldn’t remember the rest, but Jae Shin knew exactly what it was, her own birthday date. Shi Kyeong was struggling to write a letter to Jae Shin before he left for China, so he decided to record himself. While Jae Shin was watching the video, she thought of Shi Kyeong’s 3D projection was right there sitting right in front of her. In his -heart breakingly- shy but brave expression, Shi Kyeong started his speech:

“The kiss last time…I’m sorry. I was a coward. I like you from the first time we met. You were so free and bold. I thought if I had someone like Princess, it’ll be good. I wanted to be the right person for Princess. ” Then he said he was going to come back to be more expressive person. “I will come back and for sure tell you directly ‘i love you’.” And then his closing was the military salute.

I can only sigh… Looking at Shi Kyeong’s expression made me wanted to cry along with Jae Shin… Nooo…

Anyway, the media was announcing that the US had captured a terrorist from the attack attempt. The terrorist was a North Korean citizen. It made both Korean countries in difficult situation. The north Korean general was very upset because they’re dragged in this situation. But Hang Ah’s father tried to negotiate with his higher. The Prime Minister was called by the US military representative. And when the South finally spoke out through its news broadcast, it sounded provocative for the North. The North general was furious. He’s ordering for an attack. The situation changed into a high alert.

Meanwhile Jae Ha and Hang Ah were just harboring with the ship after their journey. Yeom received the instruction from the new Royal guard’s chief about the alert situation. Yeom told Jae Ha that they’re ready to alight from the ship, but HAng Ah couldn’t go with him because her father was waiting for her. Jae Ha thought of they’re going to meet Mr.Kim together, but Yeom insisted that he couldn’t do that because Mr.Kim asked for a private conversation with his daughter. Hang Ah was left alone on the ship.

After Jae Ha left Hang Ah’s father came to her. The situation apparently turned to be uglier than anyone expected. Mr. Kim was taking Hang Ah back to the North. Hang Ah struggle to flee, but his father said no matter what she’d do, he would absolutely bring her North at all cost. Meanwhile Jae Ha, when he arrived at the palace, he was welcomed by his military highers. They informed him about the alert situation that the North would attack them that very evening. Here Jae Ha just realized about Hang Ah. He demanded explanation from Yeom, and Yeom told him about the real situation.

Heavy? yes. Frustrated? of course. This episode was wayyyy to much to handle. It’s even hard for me to breathe. I was still very deeply sad about Shi Kyeong’s death, but in the same time I had to get myself back again to cover John Mayer’s scenes… And the characters in this drama are of course tough people. So they don’t drop down into a deep sadness after someone’s death. They had a quick mourn after King Jae Kang’s death, so no wonder they just made a super quick mourn for Shi Kyeong, except for Jae Shin. Ahhhhh poor Princess. I thought she would have a beautiful ending with that “not fun and frustrating” (but sexy cool) guy. But once again, this is NOT that kind of drama. Don’t expect the writers will give what you want.

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The King 2 Hearts Episode 17 Quick Summary https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-episode-17-quick-summary/ https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-episode-17-quick-summary/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 16:33:29 +0000 http://kdramachoa.com/?p=22248 The King 2 Hearts finally give an episode for our second leading man character, Eun Shi Kyeong.  Correlated with the attempt to save the lost Hang Ah in China, this episode finally let  Eun Shi Kyeong found out his father greatest sin. And to complete his sorrowful day, he had to keep strong watching Jae Shin in a great pain, psychologically and physically.

The episode started with Jae Ha’s conversation with Shi Kyeong when he said he would just resign from his throne, and then Shi Kyeong tried to keep his King’s mind straight facing this issue. Then Jae Ha received a report that a call from Club M was coming, it was Kim Hang Ah on the other side of the line.

The call was of course under John’s threat and his men stayed alert surrounding Hang Ah. Facing each other again through the call, the couple made different expressions, sorrowful for Jae Ha and kept strong for Hang Ah. “Are you okay?” was Jae Ha’s first question for Hang Ah. “How’s mom?” We –and probably Jae Ha– would expect something more heroic words from Hang Ah, but weirdly, Hang Ah started crying like a scared weak woman. She said, “I want to live. I want to be happy. I want to live with you for a long time.” Then she talked about the memmories they shared together.  She asked if Jae Ha remember what she said to him in WOC? (that they would definitely fight and win and do the engagement). She also asked if he remembered the time when he talked to her about the plan of sending John a present. Jae Ha finally realized what Hang Ah was doing. She’s giving him a message. Jae Ha got the location, it was China, the country where John was when he sent him his USB present.

Knowing that Hang  Ah wasn’t doing what he told, John punched Hang Ah like a man, but she stood still taking it. Then John had his men attacking Hang Ah with a unarmed hands. But being outnumbered for a heroin like Hang Ah was no trouble at all. She tackled them all in just few strikes. She threatened John to kill herself with a sharp point of a glasses stick she pointed into her neck. Of course John didn’t want that to happen either because he would lose his bargaining price, so he sent her back to the room.

They seemed to beat her because her body seemed to be in pain. But hearing the Queen Mother said “Let’s get out of here. I’ll follow whatever you tell,” Hang Ah knew it’s no time to rest.

Jae Ha was trying a diplomatic way to China, as he knew Hang Ah and his mother was kept by John in that country. But South Korean relationship with China in political level is not that good and dealing with China was always complicated. So the royal guards came into the country as common visitors.

Hang Ah managed to attract a guard’s attention. She tackled him down, got his gun and then started to make way to get out of the building. Short distance combat and gun fires couldn’t be avoided. Hang Ah got shot, but she and Queen Mother managed to go into the utility room. They followed the pipelines down to the underground cave.

The South Korean guards and also the North representative slash Yeom’s buddy, Comrade Kwon, were ready to attack John’s place. But their main priority was to take away Hang Ah and Queen Mother safe and sound. When they heard the guards were talking about the two women were running away, the attack mission turned into search mission.

Hang Ah and Queen Mother arrived at the waterfall where the cave came to an exit (or entrance). But they had to swim accross the waterfall pond to make the escape. Hang Ah was worried about the Qeen Mother. But the old lady was so amazing that she bravely said that her eldest son had died, her youngest was paralyzed, and she had her only son fighting, so she had nothing to be afraid of. She swam across the big pond bravely and made it to the other side safely.

The fire guns broke here and there and the guards were actually close to Hang Ah and Queen Mother. But Hang Ah had to make a distraction to let the Queen Mother reached Yeom who’d been calling out for their names. Hang Ah only had a gun in her hand and her limited energy because of her wound. She managed to flee from her chasers, but tripped her steps and fell down the slope and her body was covered by the dried falling leaves.

The Queen Mother got back to the palace safely, but Hang Ah was still missing. Jae Ha assured his mother that his men were still trying to search for her. Jae Ha asked the Prime Minister to do diplomatic negotiation with the Chinese to help them finding Hang Ah no matter what.

But John was also calling the Chinese to search for Hang Ah. It turned out that Mr.Kim had already had a North personnel down there in China. That disguised soldier reported that the Chinese was looking for Hang Ah.

Jae Ha was consulting the strategy with Shi Kyeong about how to save Hang Ah. Shi Kyeong asked Jae Ha to call his father again to help him solve this case because Shi Kyeong thought his father knew Club M and John well as well as the ICC thing. But Jae Ha refused the idea.

Shi Kyeong wondered why and he knew Jae Ha was hiding something. It upset him that Jae Ha refused to tell him the truth behind his father’s sudden dismissal from the imperial work. With the super (card) royal seal from the King himself, Shi Kyeong was able to access the restricted royal documents room. He asked to see his father’s official notes of his true reason of resigning from the imperial works.  The ugly truth was finally revealed before his own eyes. His own father’s words told him the great sin his father had done.

Jae Ha was doing one of his imperial job, which was sealing some royal documents, when he suddenly got a call from Mr.Eun. He tried to advise Jae Ha about how to save Hang Ah and how to deal with John. But Jae Ha’s reception was very cold, until he saw the document in front of him telling that Shi Kyeong had accessed Mr.Eun’s restricted document. “Shi Kyeong finally found out, about your matter,” said Jae Ha to Mr.Eun.

Eun Shi Kyeong was crying and driving under the pouring rain. Mr. Eun was about to avoid his son from meeting him, but it was too late. Shi Kyeong appeared on at the front yard, soaked and his hand held his father’s official sin-confession note. “Was it really like that?” asked Shi Kyeong showing his father’s document. He’s already crying. “What (the heck) is this??” He demanded his father’s further explanation but Mr.Eun just said, “Take a better look, this is how your father really is.” Shi Kyeong was very disappointed to his father. His cries was a heart breaking one that sound like a little child who’s being broken heartedly upset to his father.

Jae Ha worried about Shi Kyeong because his phone couldn’t be reached. He sent some men to look for Shi Kyeong and Jae Shin heard it. Jae Ha told her he’s trying to find Shi Kyeong because he worried for that guy since he found out about his father’s issue. Jae Ha finally shared the sad story about Mr.Eun relation with John Mayer and their big brother’s death.

They finally found Shi Kyeong at the airport and it was Jae Ha himself who came down to stop him. “I’m going to Bong Goo,” said Shi Kyeong. He thought the only way to solve their problem now was for him to come down by himself to John. Jae Ha knew that Shi Kyeong was doing a pay back for the imperial for his father’s sin, by doing something like making himself as martyr? sort of? Anyway, Jae Ha assured him, “Your father is your father, and you are you.” Shi Kyeong insisted to leave, but it was too hard for Jae Ha to lose another trusted company to count on, especially with Hang Ah was still missing.

They’re both still arguing when Yeom came in and informed Jae Ha about the Princess’ situation. Apparently Jae Shin agreed to received a force treatment to bring back her memories. She would undergo the hypnotism method.

Jae Ha tried to talk to Jae Shin that she didn’t need to push it too hard, but Jae Shin’s mind was settled. She need to do something for her family in this kind of situation. “Eun Shi Kyeong is just outside if you need him to be on your side now,” said Jae Ha. I somehow was very touched by Jae Ha’s super care for his sister, but Jae Shin said she didn’t want Shi Kyeong to see this. So it was Jae Ha who stayed by her side along the process. Shi Kyeong was waiting outside the room nervously.

Jae Shin finally recalled the memory when the accident happened. She started with the time when she just came to the pension house. Then she could see the creepy lady again…and remembered the whole incident that she was being kidnapped by the bad guys.

The device that was connected to Jae Shin was beeping rapidly and everyone started to worry. The psychiatry tried to stop the process, but Jae Shin insisted on proceeding until the end. She remembered the detail of the incident, even the call from John. Apparently John actually told her exactly how he would kill her brother and Jae Shin started to be hysterical.

John, through his men, made Jae Shin’s own hand to grab the coal and pour them into the fireplace so the coal’s smoke would be the poisonous gas that would kill her brother and her sister in-law. She cried desperately and hysterically, but they made her did it. Jae Shin turned out of her mind. This scene was already really heart breaking for me, but the next thing took my breath away and my eyes went wet.

Jae Shin woke up from the hypnotism and started crying desperately hysterical. She was screaming, crying, and trying to hurt herself, “I killed big brother…I killed him, no way it can’t. I killed him. It’s me. I’m so sorry…”  She made everyone frustrated hearing her heartbreakingly hysterical cries, including Shi Kyeong. After Jae Ha left, he finally got inside, but they already sedated her. Shi Kyeong saw her bruises, the marks of how bad she was struggling to hurt herself while her hands were tied. He cried by her bedside and touched Jae Shin’s face with the back of his hand. He just cried and cried there by her side.

Knowing John had ruined his whole family, this means real war for Jae Ha. He never plan to forgive him. War is the way to  fight that loony man in order to the royal family to survive. Bringing John down is the only way to let them live in peace. Meanwhile somewhere in China, Hang Ah survived. She walked and walked with her bad condition, and tried to keep herself from being taken by the Chinese guards.

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Ha Ji Won on 20 Expressions of Kim Hang Ah https://kdramachoa.com/ha-ji-won-on-20-expressions-of-kim-hang-ah/ https://kdramachoa.com/ha-ji-won-on-20-expressions-of-kim-hang-ah/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 09:46:51 +0000 http://kdramachoa.com/?p=22216

Frankly, since the story is too heavy for my seven years old brain, The King 2 Hearts is not my favorite drama. But i still bear to watch this drama. Firstly it’s because of the writers, (they almost killing me with their unpredictable ideas on this drama make me really curious till the end). Then, my second reason is Ha Ji Won, seriously, it’s really worth it enjoying her acting on this drama, her character is so rich. Watch this drama is like watching almost all her dramas and movies.  In one role, Ha Ji Won is able to perform on so many characters, sometimes she looks so sweet and innocent, sometimes looks elegant, but then suddenly she could become so cold like an assassin.

On May 15th the official published the 20 expressions of Kim Hang Ah. Those photos showed Kim Hang Ah in various expressions. From the photos i just realized that on this drama day by day Ha Ji Won looks prettier and younger.

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The King 2 Hearts Episode 15 Summary https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-episode-15-summary/ https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-episode-15-summary/#respond Sat, 12 May 2012 14:59:42 +0000 http://kdramachoa.com/?p=22028 The tense in WOC battle field was getting higher. Korean team was pushed to the corner. They didn’t have any other option but to push to win the game, even though the current condition was the exactly opposite situation. Team US had got Kwon’s key already. Jae Ha consulted the matter with South Korean general and they found out the only way to turn the situation was to damage the opponent’s base camp.

Jae Ha got the ability to make explosive from cellphone’s components, which was the skill he got from military. All he needed was time

Therefore the US team needed to be distracted. Kang Seok managed to make two US soldiers out of the base camp chasing him. But as the Korean ground attacking the US camp to save Kwon, gun fires couldn’t be avoided.

They only had time until 8 pm. And during the injury time, only three people were still “alive” from each of the team. Jae Ha put his trust on Hang Ah to lure the US captain to be out of his camp for negotiation and also detonate the bomb in the agreed timing. The US captain went out alone, leaving one soldier in the main shelter.

For US team, this might be just a tournament, but for team Korea, this was hope. A hope for reunification between the two separated Joseon brothers. They had no option but to win this in order to show their people and the world that uniting the North and the South is not impossible. Hang Ah wrapped up her speech and started to detonated the bombs in one shelter to another. The last building to be blown was the main shelter, where Jae Ha was with the unconscious US soldier who fell after the first blow.

Jae Ha’s time was short and lost his contact with Hang Ah because the communication device was broken after the first blow. He only had less than 10 minutes to install the explosive before Hang Ah detonate it. Before this, the two had discussed about the timing. Jae Ha said precisely to Hang Ah that she needed to blow the last shelter right before 8 if the US refused to surrender in order to defeat US team. The rules in war said that if one party lost all its base camp facilities, it definitely lost the war.

Jae Ha was trembling hard but he knew there’s no time to even hesitate in anything. The US definitely won’t rise their white flag. Hang Ah had no idea if Jae Ha was still inside or not, but she remember Jae Ha’s words to have a trust for each other. Before she pressed the button, Hang Ah said it out loud, “I love Comrade Lee Jae Ha.” And the main shelter was blown.

Hang Ah was frantic in fear that Jae Ha was dead. But then a familiar voice yelled, “Noisy!” and it came from Jae Ha. He managed to dragged himself and the US soldier out of the shelter in the right time before the shelter was exploded.

The news about what happened in the WOC reached the palace. Mr.Eun delivered the news and also reported that the issue with Club M was settled. Jae Shin a bit objected by the fact that the Royal Family had to apologize to John Mayer and she was surprised by the information from Mr.Eun that his son also came along with him to do the apology.

Just around the palace, Shi Kyeong was jogging while his mind was busy recalling all the collage memories of what John told him and also the creepy woman. He remembered how that woman whispered telling him that Jae Shin was trembling hard that moment under her threat and begged for her life. He accidentally hit a road cone and just couldn’t hold his emotion again that he screamed and toss the cone to the road. He broke down, and silently in tear. Jae Shin watched the scene from a far.

Jae Shin summoned Shi Kyeong later that night. She told him that she would receive the treatment again, but this time it was Shi Kyeong who said it’s okay not to do it if it’s too hard for her. “Are you giving up on me?” asked Jae Shin. “I like you.” Shi Kyeong really didn’t see it coming. Jae Shin asked him to speak. Shi Kyeong stuttered saying that it must be just because she had been through a tragic accident that like other patient their mentality became dependent to someone. Jae Shin said she thought she just wanted him to be on his side, talk to him, joke with him, but then she realized that she like him. “Liking the ordinary royal guards captain who is the most boring person in the world.” She said she wouldn’t be a coward and receive the treatment again in order “To be the woman that can match up with you.” Hoaa…it’s the Princess who wanted to be matched up with her royal guard? Shi Kyeong should be very honored.

The next day, Jae Shin attended the Jeju summit without prior notice to anyone, including Shi Kyeong. When Mr.Eun told his son about Jae Shin’s sudden turn in her schedule, he hurriedly rush to where his princess was. John Mayer expressed his objection to the Royal family on his speech in regards of the incident of his creepy woman was arrested by the royal guard and then told pessimistic things about the country.

Jae Shin finally made his appearance. She looked astonishing that night. She objected John’s words about her country. Then she stood up with the help support of walking sticks. She said just like the fact that she would be able to walk again with all hard works, Korean dreams to reunite and give peaceful lives to the next generations of Joseon that used to seem impossible would be brightly possible with the people’s hard works and the world’s support. Jae Shin turned to be a very brave woman.

The look at Shi Kyeong’s eyes were the combination of proud, admiration and maybe love blossoms. The Queen Mother who was watching the event from TV was teary and said to Mr.Eun proudly, “She’s my daughter.”

The WOC committee sat down all together to discuss the matter about US and Korea team. But on the field, both teams were very friendly towards each other after the tense combat. Hang ah gave all the meats to the US team, while the Korean got the sweets from US team. And they also came back to the mainland together with the same boat.

And the committee finally decided that Korea won over US and that place them on the 4th position in the final result of the competition. They might not be the winner of WOC, but considering this was the first time South-North Korea join team participating in such a military championship, it’s a big achievement.

However, the cheer couldn’t last long. As soon as Jae Ha and Hang Ah were heading back to Korea, John requested a meeting with Jae Ha. Even though Hang Ah worried about it, Jae Ha agreed with the meeting arrangement. The loony man was at lost with the winning of Korean team in WOC. Shamelessly, he told Jae Ha to discontinue their war and count it an even situation that Jae Ha lost his brother and John lost his hundred billion dollars. Jae Ha had no mercy for John that he would not stop until John got his punishment. It’s a war declaration for war for John. Jae Ha had pissed him off even more. Before leaving, John told Jae Ha to enjoy his engagement while he could.

The royal couple held their engagement event in front of limited public. The made it grand with an elaborated stage. Meanwhile Jae Shin didn’t attend the event because she started her physical therapy.  John didn’t plan anything to mess up the event. He’s just in his house, playing the tarot foreseeing the destiny of Lee Jae Ha and his people.

In the event, everyone was surprised by the video of King Jae Kang preparing the vows for the royal couple engagement. I understand that the concept of engagement and wedding ceremony is a bit different here in Korea. But still it’s interesting for me that the couple took their marriage-like commitment vows  in this engagement by the lead of King Jae Kang. The late king prepared three vows for the couple to take: that Jae Ha would cherish and take care of Hang Ah; for Hang Ah to be by Jae Ha’s side and be part of the royal family with all her rights and responsibility; and for both to maintain the peace between the two countries and tried their utmost effort to prevent any war between the two.

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The King 2 Hearts Episode 16 Quick Summary https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-episode-16-quick-summary/ https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-episode-16-quick-summary/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 16:17:04 +0000 http://kdramachoa.com/?p=21953 If you expected The King 2 Hearts to be much lighter as this drama is closer to the finale, you would be disappointed. The story has been reaching its climax when The King has to make a difficult choice between his very loved ones or his throne. The King 2 Hearts is getting tense, and someone or something should kill that loony John Mayer/ Kim Bong Goo soon.

Mr.Eun made a call to Club M to confront them. John’s side made it very clear about their attack strategy this time: 1st scenario, they gave King Jae Ha an option to resign peacefully. The 2nd one would be bloodshed physical power. Mr.Eun finally decided that it was too much for him to handle and he couldn’t let his King, nor the nation either Shi Kyeong to be the victim of his bloody sin. He wrote down the chronological order of what happened that before and after King Jae Kang’s death.

He’s resigning from his job and made his last bow in the emperors hall. This was all happened on the day Hang Ah and Jae Ha were holding their engagement, right after that event.

Jae Ha was enjoying facial scrub treatment with Hang Ah when  he suddenly received a message from Club M. He asked Hang Ah to let him read the message by himself, but promised her to let her be the first to know when something strange came up.

Jae Ha received a pretty detail e-mail related to his brother’s death, including Mr.Eun’s big sin. John even sent him the audio record about Mr.Eun’s phone conversation with the western man. In the right time, Mr.Eun came in to Jae Ha’s office to submit his resignation. Jae Ha was still playing the record. Mr.Eun knew instantly that he’s busted. Jae Ha tried to resent all the facts, but Mr.Eun didn’t deny his sin. Jae Ha asked how could Mr.Eun betrayed his family when he’s already counted as a family. Jae Ha couldn’t help crying as he was so upset. Mr.Eun submit his resignation, and it got Jae Ha more frustrated and furious. Mr.Eun begged Jae Ha to spare his son.

Jae Ha couldn’t tell his family, the public, even shi Kyeong the truth.What all people knew was Jae Ha suddenly fired that old loyal imperial secretary. No one bought Jae Ha’s short explanation, but Shi Kyeong was the one who really insisted for the real reason. He didn’t buy Jae Ha’s firing his father not simply because he thought his father worth better, but because he sensed something else. But Jae Ha never told him, and nor his father. Mr.Eun packed his few stuffs and just left without any other notice.

Hang Ah definitely knew something so bad came up. Jae Ha found all that happened was very very overwhelming. He was about to bury himself in his works, but Hang Ah insisted him to take just a moment to lay down on her lap. Resting his head on Hang Ah’s lap and having Hang Ah’s hands holding him, Jae Ha cried his heart out. He said he was tired. “I can’t believe people.”

Mr.Eun isolated himself somewhere. Hang ah and Queen Mother did their duty trip abroad to do a kind of humanity activity in Africa.

Jae shin started her psychological therapy with an expert. She also pushed herself to listen to the classical music that always triggered her trauma and she still couldn’t stand listening to it.

She summoned Shi Kyeong to have a talk. She asked about his father and how’s everything and told him that she’d been trying her best to recall her memories. Shi Kyeong was talking about Jae Shin’s song, but the Princess had a trouble remembering her own song. Shi Kyeong led her by telling her the keyboard key and humming the a verse of the song. It ended up Shi Kyeong was singing and Jae Shin was playing the piano.

Jae Shin then brought Shi Kyeong to the karaoke room where she  always came singing with his late brother. She asked him to sing and she would record it. Shi Kyeong refused coldly and was leaving. Jae Shin felt Shi Kyeong resent her after she confessed her feelings. “Do you dislike me that much?” Shi Kyeong explained to her in his “it’s me who has problem” way. Then Jae Shin asked “Is it because of my wheelchair?” Shi Kyeong hurriedly said absolutely not. Then she asked him to explain how he memorize her song. Shi Kyeong never answered this one.

The creepy woman appeared again in the hotel Hang Ah and Queen Mother were staying during their visit in the African country. The two ladies were seeing the kids pictures and discuss about how hard those kids’ lives might have been. Their condition made Hang Ah brought up the story about her late mother. Hang Ah told her that she lost her mother when she was so young because of a disease. The Queen Mother felt sorry for her and asked her to start calling her “mother”, and she did, without the accent.

The Queen mother had the creepy woman knocked on her door and she couldn’t make call to Hang Ah because that woman was already inside. One of the survivor guards pushed the fire button and people started to notice the urgent situation. Hang Ah was rushing to Queen Mother’s room but she was also welcomed by many pointing guns.

Jae Ha got the message immediately. They found the two African men who were kidnapping Hang Ah and the Queen Mother, but all were dead bodies. Shi Kyeong reported that the court lady saw the strange woman with barcode on neck. It’s definitely John’s creepy woman and Shi Kyeong confirmed it with his own memory. Jae Ha couldn’t reach John’s phone and John was just enjoying the show.

John finally appeared in front of Hang Ah and Queen Mother. Hang Ah was trying to act like any fighter who’s trying the diplomatic trick. But John’s creepy woman dragged her away, leaving the Queen Mother alone with the loony guy.

John was talking about his sad life about his late father and losing his mother when he was young. And then he asked the Queen Mother to help him make Jae Ha resign from his throne. The old lady lost her patience. She burst out her emotion, telling him how could she even did such a thing after what John had done to her first son and daughter. She stood and started punching John hysterically, saying he could just kill her.

Shi Kyeong’s job in this episode was more than just the first level royal guard. Without people really realize it (even himself) he seemed to be the royal secretary, trying his best to advise Jae Ha to stay in his right mind and while kept trying to contact his father several times. Jae Ha also finally called Mr.Eun and it was only from Jae Ha he picked up the call. Jae Ha didn’t say anything, even a hello, but Mr.Eun knew the situation and knew what he must do. That old man advised him how to push John out.

As it was advised by Mr.Eun, Jae Ha finally asked for diplomatic help from US and China. And finally he could meet John in person in China.

John pretended as if he never knew anything about what happened to Queen Mother and Hang Ah. But then he got down to the business by saying if he could help Jae Ha bringing back both women he loved what he could offer in return. The request was simple: Jae Ha to step down his throne.

All day Jae Ha kept his burden himself. He was imagining Hang Ah was right in front of him, but her words were weirds. She’s talking about Jae Ha needed to keep eating well, do exercise well, and so on…and then she disappered along with the Queen Mother. Jae Ha finally let out his feelings to Shi kyeong that he couldn’t bear losing both Queen Mother and Hang Ah that he’d better let go of everything. But once again, Shi Kyeong was there to help him keep his right mind.

Hang Ah was tortured by watching the Queen Mother was being played by the creepy woman. It’s the way John threatened her to persuade Jae Ha to resign. At first she refused, but watching the old lady’s life in dangerous, Hang Ah couldn’t handle it. She finally said she would do it, persuading Jae Ha to step down the throne. But her facial expression told us that Hang Ah might have a plan.

I felt like I’ve just came home after losing a war by not being able to post last episode’s quick summary. My condition compromised my writing, but for today, i’ve saved my energy for this summary. I will survive, as Hang Ah, Queen Mother and Jae Ha will too.

Personal message, please stay healthy. :)

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The King 2 Hearts: More Pictures From Royal Engagement Scene https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-more-pictures-from-royal-engagement-scene/ https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-more-pictures-from-royal-engagement-scene/#respond Tue, 08 May 2012 14:58:37 +0000 http://kdramachoa.com/?p=21865

The King kissed his fiance! article I had once posted it right? Frankly, thanks to that spoiler i wasn’t worry about latest episodes (episode 13 and 14), when Jae Ha and Hang Ah risking their love on WOC, because eventually they engaged.yay!

Then today (May 8th) more photos from that royal engagement scene was published. On April 27th the filming took place at amusement park on Gyeonggi, and actually need 10.000 people to make it happened. This scene is for this week episodes (May 9th and 10th). Apparently The King Lee Jae Ha accomplished his mission on WOC. Then not only getting the trust of his people and the dignity back, he also get the beloved fiance, Kim Hang Ah.

For that scene, Lee Seung Gi looked so dashing wearing the royal uniform, while Ha Ji Won looked elegant even just wearing simple white dress, then the tiara on her head made her looked more beautiful, and they both looked so happy…

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Intense Competition Among Korean Wed-Thu Dramas https://kdramachoa.com/intense-competition-among-korean-wed-thu-dramas/ https://kdramachoa.com/intense-competition-among-korean-wed-thu-dramas/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 10:46:13 +0000 http://kdramachoa.com/?p=21730

As all Korean drama lovers might know, the current spring’s Korean Wed-Thu dramas have a very tight competition. People in media kept talking about their ratings’ fluctuation and even triggered some critics to speak out their comments in a serious way. We may think they are just dramas, but dramas here in Korean entertainment industry is big and of course link to business, creative writing, and performing arts field of works. And in particular, these three spring dramas that have currently been airing in the same time slot in three major Korean TV channels: KBS’ “The Equator Man”, MBC’s “The King 2 Hearts” and SBS’ “Rooftop Prince”. Not only they have major actors and actresses like Lee Seung Gi-Ha Ji Won, Uhm Tae Woong-Lee Bo Yong, and Han Ji Min-Park Yoo chun, but also they have unusual ideas of stories. The King lift up the issue of Korean reunification, Equator is more of character’s psychological struggle, while Rooftop offers fantasy of the time traveler prince. Each of them have their strong and weakness points, but all of them really put a drama lover (like me) in a dilemma of which drama I should watch live on TV.

I didn’t really think it’s that big until I noticed that earlier on March, most of magazines and tabloids were all talking about them and have many of the actors/actresses involved in these 3 dramas as their cover. But time flies and all of them almost reach their finales. T-T

Well, I don’t want to say much since i’m just a loyal viewers, not a drama critic. But I just want to share this interesting chart of the ratings’ fluctuation that I think very impressive.

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The King 2 Hearts Episode 14 Quick Summary https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-episode-14-quick-summary/ https://kdramachoa.com/the-king-2-hearts-episode-14-quick-summary/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 16:33:29 +0000 http://kdramachoa.com/?p=21702

The King 2 Hearts episode 14 is “everyone was pretty much occupied”, I think that’s how I call it. Jae Ha and Korean team was busy in the WOC. Jae Shin was busy struggling with her psychological issue and being a country leader, Shi Kyeong was soooo busy fighting Club M, Mr.Eun was busy protecting his son more than his country…I think it’s only John who had all the leisure: attending meeting, eating nice foods, bubble bathing, etc

Anyway, let’s down to the business.

Jae Ha picked up the very wrong ball. Their opponent for WOC first round was USA. Meanwhile in Jeju meeting, John’s man got the same WOC ball and it’s USA. So it’s clear John was behind it. Before coming to the meeting Mr.Eun made a call to John. Now he’s not only going to ruin the royal family, John also made Shi Kyeong as a target. Mr.Eun asked him to leave his son alone.

Lee Jae Shin finally made it for her public appearance. But as soon as she got out, she saw John and suddenly the fright came back. She was trembling badly. Shi Kyeong was going inside the room and bumped into a foreign woman. That creepy John’s woman. Jae Shin could see the woman from the stage and she was shaken so badly that she turned her wheel chair at a sudden that made her fell off the chair. Everyone was startled, but the press knew exactly what to do.

Shi Kyeong realized that woman’s presence late, but thankfully still be able to catch  her in the lobby right in time.

The prime minister was calling Jae Ha frantically and asking Jae Ha to come to Jeju. But Jae Ha couldn’t leave WOC.

Hang Ah protesting Jae Ha wore the royal ring that it might affect his choice. Kang Seok was in the toilet, defecating, when he overheard the other soldiers from other countries were bad mouthing North Korea as a terrorist country. Kang Seok came out of his cubical in anger. Wrongly, USA soldiers tried to be friendly to him but over acting that they made a mistake because Kang Seok got that as an insult. He fought the two US soldiers.

Regarding Kang Seok’s behavior, Hang Ah was furious. He took off Kang Seok’s emblem and told him to go away. Jae Ha took over this issue. The authorities made it a big issue that the US higher asked for team Korea to be banned from the WOC.

Jae Ha tried to talk to Kang Seok. He said that Hang Ah had been frustrated that she was blowing off like that. “But you’re feeling bad too aren’t you? Just apologize to them.” Jae Ha said if he couldn’t do it, he would do it. Kang Seok knew Jae Ha shouldn’t do it because he’s still the King no matter what and this issue isn’t that urgent yet for a King to get down to make an apology for this matter. He finally agreed to do it.

The Korea team and US team had an official meeting face to face. The situation was tense and they got 10 points deduction. However, the US official still wanted Jae Ha who do the apology as both the team leader and the King. They’re showing the US arrogant-image like in any movies, and I almost thought this Korean drama would dare to do it. Lee Jae Ha was just making his introduction of apology when Kang Seok finally came in. He made the 90 degree bow and said his apology. And then surprisingly, the US soldiers apparently supportive too that they also apologized for their misbehavior. (Ha! see? Korea wouldn’t dare…)

Shi Kyeong interrogating the creepy lady. He’s suspecting the chocolate she’s been eating as drugs. The woman ate it in an exaggerating way. Then the lady lean towards Shi Kyeong saying that she knew so many techniques of killing people and his latest action involved sunset and fireplace. She also said she’s been researching about the point of fear in someone (Jae Shin). She said she’s an artist. I said she’s a loony creepy bitch.

Shi Kyeong was reporting to Queen Mother about his on progress investigation and asking for Jae Shin’s cooperation in identifying the lady as one of the bad guys she saw before the incident. The Queen mother opposed because Jae Shin just had a hard time, but Jae Shin said she’s okay. She let Shi Kyeong in.

Shi Kyeong told her about the investigation to the woman who’s from the Club M and brief Jae Shin about that woman’s record entering South Korea. Shi Kyeong finally showed her the woman’s picture and Jae Shin could even barely see it because of her trauma. Shi Kyeong got his answer. Jae Shin said she’s still had no confidence about herself, but Shi Kyeong said not to worry about anything. I like the way he bowed to Jae Shin with such passionate look in his eyes, even though Jae Shin wasn’t looking.

Mr.Eun came down to Shi Kyeong’s official protesting about what he’d been doing to Club M. Shi Kyeong wondered why his father wanted to keep him away from the investigation. M.Eun knew exactly how dangerous could this be for his son, so he made a call to the imperial secretary to forbid Shi Kyeong interfering imperial matters or proceed with his investigation, but Shi Kyeong got the royal seal from the King that made him got the absolute authority than anyone else about this matter.

John’s plan to make US-Korea be opponents for the 1st round was actually smart. Korea had a very strong dependency to America,so either winning or losing from US would actually bring no good for Korea. But Korea absolutely needed to win, no matter what!

Jae Ha lost his confidence as the boat was bringing them to the isolated island where the tournament took place, but Hang Ah tried to lift up his spirit. They had a meeting on a boat discussing about strategy for the first round. The team was ready, changing their battle uniform and checking their weapons. Arriving at the battle island, confidence or not, the game was soon to be started. While South made a simple cheering (Korea, fighting!), North’s was still in their strict style.

Shi Kyeong’s investigation was further to Club M. It made Club M’s representative (John’s man) held a press conference about their objection to the imperial investigation to their creepy lady. Mr.Eun ordered Shi Kyeong to made an apology. And there he himself  came down to John’s place to make an official apology as the imperial representative. Shi Kyeong came along, bringing that creepy woman for free. Being released, the creepy woman leaned to Shi Kyeong, tried to provoke him. “Are you sleeping with her, your Princess? Oh, you haven’t, have you? Is it because she’s limp? That night she’s trembling so much like a coward, begging for her life to be spared.”

The evil sides expecting Shi Kyeong to be provoked, but Shi Kyeong suppressed his anger very very well that he could even made a cold speech. He provoked back the woman telling her about her mother’s death. The lady was instantly histerical.

John embraced him and said “You’re pretty smart, too.” He asked why he loyal to Jae Ha. Shi Kyeong gave his answer in a typical patriotic way any soldier would answer such a question. John  tried to lure Shi Kyeong to come to his side instead, but Shi Kyeong with his expressionless face said he wouldn’t do such a thing. Of course. John finally realized that Jae Ha didn’t tell a lie when he’s speaking about having people trusted him and whom he trusted.

While Jae Ha was still trying to decide the best strategy, the US team was approaching Korean base camp. Hang Ah and Jae Ha kept arguing and they chose the one who’s in charge to protect the “nation’s key”. This key was the thing each of the team was after (winning point) because the key would lead them back to the mainland. As soon as the four soldiers go, the basecamp was attacked. There were only the two maknae, Yeom and Kwon. The US team knew exactly who to after because they had installed a spy camera on the window of Korean base. Yeom ate the key and the US soldier pointing a gun to him. They already got Yeom when Jae Ha and the others came.

Being a hostage, Yeom just made noises and talked nonesense. The US soldiers were discussing about how to get the key out of Yeo,’s system. The female soldier thought of against-human-rights type of way, while their leader opposed and suggest a drug. they would drug him to make Yeom defecate soon.

Hang Ah found the spy camera installed in their basecamp when the phone rang. It’s from the US. “Just give up,”said US. They’re giving drug to Yeom that would make him defecate in the next 3 hours. As soon as the poo was out, the US got the key. And yes they did. The US team thought they’re already winning. But the boat that would bring them back inland went missing. The Korean team had a strategy and they’re already in action. Hang Ah and the new South guy did something with the boat. They took out the machine and hide it somewhere.

Meanwhile Kang Seok’s job was as a distraction. Jae Ha and Kwon were in the front line, they’re breaking into US’s base. The brainy Jae Ha installed something in the US base from a light bulb and his mobile phone’s component. I think he’s making an explosive, or sort of. Jae Ha’s narration is for Hang Ah to believe in him.

Seeing the preview..aaahhh I’ve got the frustration already. Something would happen to Jae Shin and Shi Kyeong would be in a great despair.  Jae Ha-HAng Ah’s condition in WOC were also critical. I just notice that the odd-number episode is always heavy, while the even-number ones are pretty much okay.

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