Mr.Queen 철인왕후 [2020-2021]

[Chocolate]

Shin Hye Sun Shakes Up Royal Cuisine By Hilariously “Inventing” A Modern Dish On “Mr. Queen”

Jan 15, 2021 | by E. Cha

 

Shin Hye Sun will be shaking up the palace kitchens on the next episode of tvN’s “Mr. Queen”!

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Previously on “Mr. Queen,” Kim So Yong (played by Shin Hye Sun) and King Cheoljong (played by Kim Jung Hyun) started to feel drawn to one another, raising the question of how their evolving relationship will change the power dynamics within the palace.

 

On January 15, the hit drama released a fun sneak peek of its upcoming episode, in which Kim So Yong will breathe fresh air into Joseon royal cuisine by hilariously “inventing” a dish that no one there has ever heard of: tornado potatoes, a popular Korean street food from modern day.

 

After being ordered by Queen Sunwon (played by Bae Jong Ok) to teach royal chef Man Bok (played by Kim In Kwon) her cooking skills, Kim So Yong begins to feel nervous that she may soon no longer be “needed” around the palace. In an attempt to survive, Kim So Yong will attempt to use her K-beauty know-how to prove her value—but she eventually winds up being forced to return to the kitchen to bring out the big guns by playing her “tornado potatoes card.”

 

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To find out why Kim So Yong must abandon her foray into K-beauty and turn to tornado potatoes as a last resort, viewers will need to tune in to the next episode of “Mr. Queen” on January 16.

 

The producers of “Mr. Queen” teased, “The changes in Cheoljong and Kim So Yong, who is currently in fierce denial of her growing feelings, will also shake up the power dynamics within the palace. Please look forward to the drama’s second act, which will become even more electrifying through heart-fluttering transformations.”

 

“Mr. Queen” airs on Saturdays and Sundays at 9 p.m. KST.

Source: Soompi

 

[mademoiselle]

Yummo, I do love that potato stacks whatever you called it...

[Chocolate]

Is that like potato chips on a stick?

[OsmanthusTea]

We called it Potato Twister. A big size potato cut with a special machine so it will twisted all around a stick with being breaking and deep fried in a big tub of oil and seasoned with every flavor under the sky. 

 

 I think that scene will be The Queen preparing a feast for The King’s proposed banquet (forgot what it called). Some people (Secretary Han looks a like) trying to ruin the food but The Queen comes to the rescue with her modern street foods...

Edited January 15, 2021 by OsmanthusTea

[abs-oluteM]

Naver article of what to expect 

Auto-translated from: http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1002907?ref=naver

tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama "Queen of Iron Man" (directed by Yoon Sung-sik, screenplay by Choi Ah-il, produced by STUDIO PLEX, and Craveworks) will begin the second half of the show today (16th Jan). The bizarre and amazing episode of modern freewheeling souls trapped in the bodies of the mid-Joseon Dynasty presents the essence of fusion historical comedy with a pleasant smile. Kim So-yong (Shin Hye-sun) and Cheol-jong (Kim Jung-hyun), who are attracted to each other, are making exciting developments, adding excitement to the power struggle. Kim So-yong's soul change also took a new turn as abnormal signs were detected. Kim So-yong, who caused emotional synchronization with the main body, and Cheol-jong, who secretly prepared big picture. After capturing his suspicious movements, Daewangdae (played by Bae Jong-ok) and Jo Hwa-jin (played by Seol In-ah) began to be on alert. Along with the fluctuating relationship structure, the storm that will hit the palace is escalating a sense of crisis. Queen Iron Man, who swept the hearts of viewers and bombarded the main room with laughter, pointed to a "dynamic" viewing point ahead of the second half.

#Synchronizing emotions with body, Kim So-yong's second survival of the Joseon Dynasty! Can you come back home to present times?
The unfamiliar palace where strict discipline exists, and the problematic soul trapped in the body of the Middle East, turned the palace upside down with its relentless moves. Kim So-yong's extraordinary palace survival period, which changed overnight, burst into fresh laughter in every episode. Kim Jung-hyun also said, "It was impressive to see Jang Bong-hwan wandering through the palace that had awakened in  Kim So-yong's body. In addition to actress Shin Hye-sun's acting, it was a scene of interest and significance because it served as a trigger for the "Queen Iron Man" to begin. Kim So-yong had to survive in a palace surrounded by enemies to find a way back to modern times. Kim So-yong's performance, which brought out his lethal weapon of "The Other World," began to change. In order to win the hearts of the powerful queen, she presented a strange recipe and proved her worth with "K-beauty." Her rough, wacky, unbiased appearance began to make the court fall in love with her. When she hought she had settled in the palace, an abnormal symptom came to her in the spirit change. It started to create emotional synchronization with the main body.

 

As the memory of the main body permeated, Kim So-yong experienced confusion of identity and emotion, and opened Pandora's box. As such, more dynamic events await Kim So-yong's second survival of the palace. It adds to the question of whether she will be able to return safely to modern times. 

 

#"The Two-faced King" Cheoljong's "Big Picture" will be launched in earnest. Will it succeed? (ft. Kim So-yong and Jeon Woo-ae)
 Cheol-jong had no dream more terrifying than to die an incompetent king. King Cheoljong was unable to do anything under the watch of King Daebi and Kim Jwa-geun (Kim Tae-woo). However, he was wearing the mask of a poor, arrogant scarecrow king and was planning for tomorrow. Cheol-jong searched for secret books to prove corruption among those in power and also developed his strength. The power of the others grew day by day, and Cheol-jong, who sensed that the time had come, began to operate the secret Big Picture in earnest.

 

At the same time, there was a crisis. The missing secret books fell into the hands that began to reveal jealousy, and King Dae-bi and Kim Jwa-geun, who caught Cheol-jong's suspicious moves, set their days close to breaking his wings. Jo Dae-bi is also trying to attract Cheol-jong to his side. Amid the intensifying power struggle within the rally, attention is being paid to whether Cheol-jong will be able to create a world of his dreams. On top of that, expectations are high on how Kim So-yong, who saved Cheol-jong from every crisis, will act  and whether the two will work together to show their hot partnership(?).

 

#A thrilling change that only the two of us know!  You've set the romance on fire! Curiosity!
Expectations are also high for the romance between Kim So-yong and Cheol-jong, the world's best couple. King Cheoljong did not give his side to Kim So-yong, who was from a family that shook his life line. Through a series of events, a change came to Cheol-jong, who came to look at the Great War. Kim So-yong, who threw herself into the lake to return to the modern era, faced a turning point in the relationship. Cheoljong tried to understand Kim So-yong with the 'Notachi' declaration to live happily and happily. However, the decisive change came to Kim So-yong. The emotional synchronization of the main body's memories has also changed her mind about Cheoljong. What are the true feelings of these two people who are in a complicated relationship? Above all, the truth remains to be solved for the two. Kim So-yong is still not aware of the fact that she is the  girl who instilled the will to live in the young King Cheol-jong. Kim Jung-hyun said, "Please wait and see how the thread that intertwines with Kim So-yong and Cheol-jong will untie the knot," and "How Cheol-jong changes and grows through Kim So-yong, and how Kim So- yong views such Cheol-jong is the main point of view in the second half."

 

 

 

 

[mademoiselle]

 

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Episode 12 preview

 

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Edited January 16, 2021 by mademoiselle

[OsmanthusTea]

I think the second half of Mr Queen will fills with more serious political stuffs. From the preview, does ChoelJong will get dethrones or something? The Royal Cousin figures out the assassin who tried to killed The Queen is none other than The King himself from The King’s fighting style during their duel.

The Royal Snake gives the ledger to The Queen Dowager....Well, that’s how deep is her love for The King...

[abs-oluteM]

@LaLa gave some explanations for the YT cuts

More here

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Preview explanation

 

[abs-oluteM]

Spoiler article for tonight

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Contrary to Kim So-yong's intention to clear up her confused feelings for Cheoljong, the two became closer. Kim So-yong's note, which was handed down to Cheoljong by the mistake of a food cook, was transformed into a Yeonseo, and continued all night, making him excited.

 

The Suret Day banquet, which was fully prepared while showing the appearance of the monarch, faced a crisis. Someone was unable to use valuable ingredients, and the great Queen Daebi (Bae Jong-ok), who wanted to check Cheoljong's bare face, proposed a sudden martial arts battle. Here, the appearance of Hwa-Jin (Seol In-ah) who aimed a real bow towards Kim So-yong further heightened the sense of crisis.

 

Meanwhile, the appearance of the banquet hall turned upside down raises the tension. Cheoljong ordered Yeongpyeong-gun (played by Yoo Min-gyu) to supply the ingredients needed for the banquet. The atmosphere of Cheoljong hardening his face  is unusual. The sad gaze of Kim So-yong, who looks at Cheoljong, who is so calm, also adds to the curiosity. The appearance of the banquet hall was also captured. The appearance of So-Yong Kim, who is surprised as if not believable, suggests that an unusual incident took place. Cheoljong's appearance is nowhere to be seen, adding to the curiosity.

 

On the 12th episode, which airs today (17th), an unexpected event breaks out on the day that has turned into a battleground for power. Cheoljong's plan is expected to face another obstacle. The production crew of'Queen of Iron Man' said, "The couple of'Notachi' Kim So-yong and Cheol-jong show off their breath and work together in an unexpected crisis. Kim So-yong's surprise activity, who sensed the crisis of Cheoljong, will unfold in an exciting way.”

 

[bluepebbles]

We are on the second arc of the show and I am curious now how will the story be resolved considering the end game for Cheoljong and Cheorin in history --

 

Marriage- 1851.

Cheoljong will die of illness (1864) , however there was a suspected foul play on this by the Andong Kim clan.

Cheorin was  able to bear an heir in 1858 but their son died six months after. Later on, the rival party of her clan (c/o the Queen Dowager 's relatives) will take charge in choosing the next king since Cheoljong has an unqualified son from lower rank consort.  She died in 1878, 14 years after Cheoljong 's death. (source)

 

 

And what about Bong Hwan ? 

-will he able to return to the future , with memories intact or not?

-the soul of So Young is not transported back in the past , when Bong Hwan regained his consciousness in 2020 . Perhaps, she really died in her time but resurrected by Bong Hwan 's soul. 

 

 

 

[OsmanthusTea]

 

[bluepebbles]

There are spoilers EVERYWHERE on my twitter right now  !

 

 

And the cliffhanger 

 

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@mademoiselle These two dramas love flying male leads huh

 

 

[abs-oluteM]

Thanks to @LaLa for translations of eps 13 preview 

 

 

 

[abs-oluteM]

Spoiler cuts eps 12 with explanations by @LaLa 

 

translations in spoiler 

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[mademoiselle]

@bluepebbles

This flying makes more sense than TB's. Lol

[Chocolate]

Who do you think tried to kill the King? Or could it be self-planned?

 

Episode 13 Preview - So Bong remembers

 

Edited January 18, 2021 by Chocolate

[OsmanthusTea]

4 hours ago, Chocolate said:

Who do you think tried to kill the King? Or could it be self-planned?

My guess is self-inflicted.... Both opposition clans have no reason to kill The King.  He is much better alive than death for them. 

[abs-oluteM]

Cute BTS by Kim Jung Hyun on his IG live with SHS

 

[-StrongTower-]

McDuNalDu was too funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

I love the banquet preparation scene with the last minute kitchen staff 👍😅

[Chocolate]

On 1/18/2021 at 6:34 PM, OsmanthusTea said:

My guess is self-inflicted.... Both opposition clans have no reason to kill The King.  He is much better alive than death for them. 

 

I agree. He's probably buying some time and lulling the enemies to complacency before his next move.

 

I thought the Queen Dowager asked her ally minister to bring out the ledger during the banquet. But no sign of it?

 

[bluepebbles]

12 hours ago, Chocolate said:

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I thought the Queen Dowager asked her ally minister to bring out the ledger during the banquet. But no sign of it?

 

Blame it to macdunaldu !! 
 

 

 

 

 

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[Chocolate]

5 Things We Loved & 1 Thing We Hated About Episodes 9-12 Of “Mr. Queen”

Jan 21, 2021 by shalini

 

Another week, another two rollicking episodes of “Mr. Queen.” The show has just passed the halfway mark with episodes 11 and 12 having aired this past weekend, and it hasn’t slowed a bit in intensity or storytelling. “Mr. Queen” is treading new waters with a man’s soul in a woman’s body falling in love with another man, but it’s careful and considerate in its execution. What’s not to love? Here’s a look at what we loved (and the one thing we hated) about the latest quartet of episodes. I guarantee you’ll hop on the bandwagon right away.

 

Warning: spoilers for episodes 9-12 below.

(Note: due to the confusion in addressing Bong Hwan and So Yong, fans of the show have coined the term “So Bong” to refer to the two merging characters. I’ll be using So Bong to refer to our favorite Queen, and the pronoun “he” because this show is called “Mr. Queen” after all!)

 

1. LOVED: The extremely hot kiss

 

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It’s no secret that dramas place great meaning and effort into crafting the perfect first kiss scene. There is, of course, the standard drunken kiss that the hero or heroine no longer remembers the next day, but for the most part, the first kiss is usually a momentous occasion. “Mr. Queen” flips this on its head. At the start of episode 9, Cheoljong (Kim Jung Hyun) kisses So Bong (Shin Hye Sun) to hide the fact that he was rummaging through his father-in-law’s house for the ledger that would incriminate the Andong Kim clan. Yet, instead of freezing wide-eyed with emotional music swelling in the background, So Bong grabs his face and makes out with him like there’s no tomorrow.

 

 

They go at it for a long time in front of her father, her cousin Byeong In (Na In Woo) who has a thing for her, and all the guards, who look super awkward. The moment is played for humor rather than romance. In fact, So Bong doesn’t even remember it the next day, leaving Cheoljong (who was 100 percent affected by that kiss) in knots.

 

This makes sense because neither of the characters are quite there yet. Cheoljong isn’t certain if he can allow himself to fall in love with the Queen. They’re in a Romeo-Juliet situation where their clans and political factions are at odds, and their feelings would only be used against them. For his part, So Bong’s in the middle of an identity crisis – he doesn’t know who he (or she!) is, and is still terrified at the thought of being attracted to a man, let alone Cheoljong. The kiss still serves a narrative purpose though. It lets a very drunk So Bong blow off some steam and get used to the idea of kissing a man, and it reveals to Cheoljong that he actually does care about his eccentric Queen.

 

The best part? Neither of them are uncomfortable around each other afterwards. The very next day, they’re both back to their respective shenanigans, only, now Cheoljong’s entire face lights up when his Queen appears.

 

 

2. LOVED: The fan/anti-fan distinction

 

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So Bong might not love Cheoljong but he’s very protective of him. The next day post-kiss, our royal couple heads to the nearby village incognito for a meal. So Bong’s furious to hear the villagers insulting the king and Cheoljong agreeing wholeheartedly that he’s an incompetent ruler. So Bong yells at the villagers in Cheoljong’s defense and announces himself as a member of the King’s fanclub, or more like his anti-fan.

 

Later, when the king asks what “fan” and “anti-fan” mean, So Bong says a “fan” is someone who watches over and hopes for the best for someone. Cheoljong very seriously takes this to mean a spirit guide or guardian angel! As for the term “anti-fan,” So Bong says it’s someone who cares about another person even more than a fan does. It’s a hilarious bit of wisdom, all the more amusing because it’s true. Not liking Cheoljong has made So Bong care more about him that he otherwise would. If he saw the King as just another bro, or as someone he could be friends with, perhaps this entire relationship would have been different. But it was the antagonism on both sides that made this relationship come alive. Cheoljong was So Yong’s anti-fan, and So Bong was Cheoljong’s. And that’s what brought us here!

 

 

3. LOVED: The concubine selection

 

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In other saeguks, concubine selection would be a cause of strife between the main couple. “Mr. Queen” demonstrates this struggle in Cheoljong’s and Hwa Jin’s differing views on the point. On one hand, it’s completely understandable that Hwa Jin is furious at the thought of the man she loves marrying yet another three women. As if it wasn’t hard enough to compete with one wife! Yet, Cheoljong’s perspective is also understandable. To free himself from the Andong Kim clan’s puppet strings, he needs power of his own, and there is no other way to get it.

 

It’s interesting that So Bong is more than happy to do the task, not just because Bong Hwan is girl-crazy, but because he doesn’t love Cheoljong and that makes him impartial. Right now, what Cheoljong needs is someone who puts his needs first. Hwa Jin isn’t prepared to do that, as evidenced by her giving away the ledger, that Cheoljong almost killed himself getting, to the Queen Dowager. Through an event as simple as this, the show demonstrates a crucial love lesson: that true love is selfless. It’s speaking the other person’s love language instead of only being focused on your own. Both Hwa Jin and Byeong In focus on their feelings first, which is why they can’t keep up with Cheoljong and So Bong’s relationship. Now if only they’d see that!

 

Love lesson aside, the show manages to make the selection hilarious. Our Queen imparts a sage piece of advice to Cheoljong, telling him not to consider the women as his property, because they belong to So Bong! Rather than backstabbing each other, we’re treated to a montage of So Bong having a fantastic time with the three ladies he picks out. And in classic bro fashion, he picks them out for the following reasons: sexy, cute, innocent. So Bong, never change!

 

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Wow @Ameera your gif is used by for a Soompi article! 😂🤩

 

4. LOVED: The love letters

 

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“Mr. Queen” shows us just how confusing life was without telephones. So Bong’s up late and feeling frisky so he sends three letters to each of Cheoljong’s his concubines, saying “you up?” and asks the letter bearers to see how the king’s doing. The couriers chant “One for each concubine! Check on the king!” to remind themselves, but they hilariously forget the order after they bump into one of the eunuchs. Instead, they mix up the message to say “All for the king! Check on the concubines!” Cheoljong is very confused to receive the messages, but in light of his budding feelings he composes a heartfelt, lengthy reply.

 

So Bong, believing that one of his lovely concubines has written this for him, pulls on all his history books and plagiarizes poem after poem in his increasingly ardent responses. Cheoljong is surprised and delighted at the depth of the Queen’s feelings for him and they spend the entire night writing to each other. The equivalent of texting all night! And it’s so cute! Only, the Queen has no idea it’s Cheoljong who’s replying and treats him as usual the next day, much to poor Cheoljong’s confusion.

 

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Other dramas might build a whole plot out of just this, but “Mr. Queen” uses this scene to make a point. If the kiss was about making Cheoljong wake up to the depths of his feelings for So Yong, then the letter-writing is about making So Bong realize what he feels for Cheoljong. He still doesn’t know that the person he spent all night trying to impress is Cheoljong, but once he does, he’ll no longer be able to deny what he feels. While Cheoljong needed a figurative slap on the head to open his eyes, So Bong needs his eyes opened much slower. He’s convinced that he could never feel anything for a guy, let alone Cheoljong. It’ll take more time and more proof for So Bong to get to where Cheoljong is, and what better way to start than pure unfiltered conversation without prejudice to get in the way!

 

5. LOVED: So Bong preparing the banquet feast

 

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Much of the romance in “Mr. Queen” is wrapped in humor, but the point remains that Cheoljong and So Bong share the same love language: acts of service. Time and time again, these two have done things for each other, often without the other knowing, to ensure that they’re taken care of and that their needs are met. For example, Cheoljong ditches Hwa Jin upon hearing that So Bong’s fallen into a coma and stays with So Bong all night, So Bong carries Cheoljong out of the well (while So Yong’s body is on her period!), and more. Upon noticing Cheoljong’s determination to make the banquet a success, and Kim Jwa Geun’s (Kim Tae Woo) attempts to steal, destroy, and generally foul up all the ingredients for the feast, So Bong steps in as head chef.

 

Interestingly, despite So Bong mentioning in episode 4 that he loves the spotlight and can’t stand anyone looking better than him, he works behind the scenes here. None but the kitchen staff know the role he played in making the feast such a success. Hong Yeon (Chae Seo Eun) astutely notes that the Queen acted out of worry for Cheoljong, but of course Bong Hwan’s not going to admit that just yet!

 

It’s delightful watching this slow burn of both them falling for each other and building a relationship that feels grounded and real. They may not interact much in every episode, but both have fully-fledged lives of their own and take the time to watch over the other person. It’s a really mature depiction of love, beyond all the butterflies and blushing like in most romances. Neither Cheoljong nor So Bong have themselves or their lives (and in Bong Hwan’s case, his identity) fully figured out. But they’re here for each other and that’s going to matter most, given that ending. 

 

6. HATED: The cliffhanger ending

 

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This isn’t a real gripe and more of a “what just happened, I need more” because the cliffhanger for episode 12 was horrifying.

 

After trying so hard and having the feast go so well, everything seemed to be fine for Cheoljong. Then Kim Jwa Geun finally reveals his cards and brings Cheoljong’s own soldiers to him for execution for having forged their identities to conceal that they belonged to treasonous families. Cheoljong knows this; it’s why he picked them! But upon being confronted in public in front of everyone, he’s helpless. He tries valiantly to stand up, to be more than a puppet king for once, but he is laughed down by Kim Jwa Geun to his utter humiliation. He has no choice but to approve the execution of his own men, the men he handpicked.

 

It’s a devastating scene, agonizing to watch because of how well Kim Jung Hyun executes everything Cheoljong is feeling. Despair, fear, helplessness, humiliation – it’s all laid bare for the entire court to see, which makes it even worse. Cowed, the king concludes the feast on a pitiful note, reciting a prayer to the gods asking for a good harvest. Kim Jung Hyun is brilliant in this scene, weeping while reading the prayer but keeping his voice steady so no one notices he’s crying. It’s a powerful moment, and right when it appears that our poor defeated Cheoljong can head back to his quarters and cry his heart out, the pavilion explodes! Cheoljong is thrown back and very badly injured by the blast.

While everyone’s panicking and running away, So Bong runs toward Cheoljong but Byeong In steps in the way and the last we see of the king is him weakly reaching out for help.

 

Perhaps it’s because “Mr. Queen” has never taken itself seriously that this feels so dark and awful. It literally adds injury to insult in Cheoljong’s case. However, from a writing standpoint this is So Bong’s moment to wake up. Not just to his feelings for Cheoljong but to the fact that this really is life in the palace. Thus far, So Bong’s breezed by without considering any consequences beyond ingratiating himself to the Grand Queen Dowager. However, that’s about to change. Hwa Jin made it very clear that she’d like to kill him. The Queen Dowager has started using him as a pawn to knock the Grand Queen Dowager off-balance. Both So Bong and Cheoljong need an ally. And it’s finally time for them to admit that they’ve found it in the unlikeliest of places: each other.

Source: Soompi

 

Edited January 21, 2021 by Chocolate