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The King: Eternal Monarch
“The King: Eternal Monarch” adalah drama Korea Selatan bergenre fantasi-romansa yang tayang pada tahun 2020. This Drama tells The Story of Lee Gon (Lee Min-ho), an emperor from the Kingdom of Corea in a parallel world, who is trying to close the door between worlds opened by an evil demon. On his way, he meets Jung Tae-eul (Kim Go-eun), a tough detective from the Republic of Korea in the modern world, who is trying to protect his loved ones. The story blends elements of time travel, political intrigue, and intense romance, set in two parallel worlds that contradict each other. Written by Kim Eun-sook, the drama offers grandiose visuals, an intricate plot about Destiny, and strong chemistry between the characters.
Suitability for Children's Viewing
This Drama is not suitable for viewing by children under the age of teenagers (13 years and under). Although it has interesting fantasy elements, “The King: Eternal Monarch” contains complex themes such as betrayal, murder and political conflict that may be difficult for children to understand. Scenes of violence, such as the murder of Lee Gon's father at the beginning of the story, as well as narratives about parallel worlds and the theory of time, are more appropriate for adult or teenage audiences who can appreciate the deep storyline. However, for teenagers who like fantasy and romance stories, this drama can be an interesting entertainment with parental supervision to explain certain contexts.
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Sinopsis Lengkap “The King: Eternal Monarch”
The King: Eternal Monarch is a 2020 South Korean fantasy-romance drama, written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Baek Sang-hoon and Jung Ji-hyun. The Drama combines elements of cross-dimensional travel, political intrigue, and a deep love story, with Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun in the lead roles. Here is the most complete synopsis of this drama:
Background Story
The story centers on two parallel worlds: The Kingdom Of Corea, a modern and prosperous constitutional monarchy, as well as Republic Of Korea, a world that resembles South Korea in the real world. These two worlds are connected through a mysterious portal opened by a Magic Flute named Manpasikjeok, an ancient artifact that has the power to control time and space. However, this flute splits into two parts after the Great Betrayal, triggering inter-dimensional conflict.
Main Plot
In 1994 in the Kingdom of Corea, King Lee Ho was assassinated by his own brother, Lee Lim (played by Lee Jung-jin), in a coup attempt to seize Manpasikjeok. Lee Lim wanted to use the flute to rule both worlds. However, the young crown prince, Lee Gon (played by Lee Min-ho as an adult), survived the murder thanks to the mysterious intervention of someone who left a police ID named Jung Tae-eul. Lee Lim managed to escape to the parallel world (Republic of Korea) with half of the flute, while Lee Gon held the other half.
Two decades later, Lee Gon has become a bright, charismatic, and dedicated young king to his people in the Kingdom of Corea. He is still haunted by the mystery of his father's murder and the existence of his savior. One day, while chasing clues through a mysterious portal in a bamboo forest, Lee Gon accidentally crosses into the Republic of Korea and encounters a Jung Tae-eul (played by Kim Go-eun), a tough and pragmatic police detective. Tae-eul is the owner of the ID that Lee Gon found 25 years ago, but he has no memories of the event due to living in a different world.
Conflict and cross-dimensional travel
Lee gon realizes that Tae-eul is the key to solving the mysteries of his past and maintaining balance between the worlds. However, Tae-eul initially does not believe Lee Gon's story about the parallel world and considers him an eccentric. Meanwhile, Lee Lim, who has resided in the Republic of Korea for 25 years, plans cross-dimensional domination. It utilizes portals to swap people from both worlds, creating chaos and manipulating their fates in its favor. Lee Lim also built an army of followers by offering them the opportunity to live a better life in another world.
Lee Gon and Tae-eul eventually work together to stop Lee Lim. They explore both worlds, facing various obstacles such as cultural differences, political threats in the Kingdom of Corea, and the consequences of time travel that begins to disrupt reality. Lee Gon must also balance his duties as king with his deepening feelings for Tae-eul, while Tae-eul struggles with the fact that Lee Gon is from another world that might separate them forever.
Supporting characters and subplots
The Drama is rich with supporting characters that add depth to the story:
- Jo Yeong (played by Woo Do-hwan), Lee Gon's loyal bodyguard and head of the Royal Guard. He was a close friend of Lee Gon since childhood and has a parallel version in the Republic of Korea, Jo Eun-seob, a cheerful and closeted office clerk.
- Kang Shin-jae (played by Kim Kyung-nam), a senior detective who works with Tae-eul and secretly harbors feelings for him. It has a complicated past connected with parallel worlds.
- Goo Seo-ryung (played by Jung Eun-chae), the ambitious and intelligent Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Corea, who has his own agenda in the kingdom's politics.
- Luna (played by Kim Go-eun), Tae-eul's doppelgänger in the Kingdom of Corea, a manipulative Street cover and involved in Lee Lim's plans.
Subplots include political intrigue in the Kingdom of Corea, where Lee Gon faces pressure to marry and maintain power amid threats from within and outside. In the Republic of Korea, Tae-eul and his team investigate a series of mysterious crimes that turn out to be related to Lee Lim's activities. The love story between Lee Gon and Tae-eul becomes the emotional core of the drama, where they struggle against their destiny and the limits of their world to be together.
Climax and finale
Tensions rise when Lee Lim almost manages to bring the two halves together Manpasikjeok, threatening the destruction of the balance between the worlds. Lee Gon and Tae-eul, along with their allies, plan a final attack to stop Lee Lim. The journey across time and dimensions leads them to great sacrifices, including facing the fact that changing the past could erase their memories and relationships.
The Drama explores themes such as Destiny, transcending love, and the responsibility of a leader. In the climax, Lee Gon must make difficult decisions to protect both worlds, while Tae-eul faces a dilemma between his duties as a detective and his feelings for Lee Gon. The drama's finale provides a resolution that blends happy and bittersweet elements, focusing on how love and sacrifice can overcome even the greatest obstacles.
Important elements and messages
The King: Eternal Monarch it stands out for its detail-built parallel world, magnificent cinematography, and strong chemistry between Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun. The Drama also incorporates elements of Korean history and culture, such as references to the Joseon Dynasty, as well as mathematical and physical symbolism in explaining time travel. The main message is about the power of love, the courage to fight fate, and the importance of maintaining balance in life.
Number of episodes and duration
This Drama consists of 16 episodesduration, each of which is about 60-70 minutes. Each episode brings a mix of action, romance, and puzzles that keep viewers curious about the continuation of the story.
Conclusion
The King: Eternal Monarch is an epic journey that combines fantasy, romance and political intrigue in two interlocked worlds. With complex characters, a storyline full of surprises, and high-quality production, this drama offers an enthralling viewing experience for fans of cross-dimensional stories and unusual love stories. The story of Lee Gon and Jung Tae-eul serves as a reminder that true love can survive against time, space, and even the laws of nature itself.
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