When the court began selecting the candidates for the princess consort of Chungnyeong (later King Sejong]), he included his daughter in the candidacy, resulting in her selection. It looks like TV Chosuns new historical melodrama Grand Prince is on its way to finalizing its three main leads, with an offer currently out to Yoon Shi-yoon (The Best Hit) to join Jin Se-yeon (Flower in Prison) and Joo Sang-wook (Fantastic) in the high-stakes court drama about two royal brothers who fall in love with the same woman and end up in a bloody battle over her. I don't know if I can go back and watch it but we can talk about it. - 20 September 1467), Half-first cousin twice - Sim Ahn-in (), Half-first cousin twice - Lady Sim of the Cheongsong Sim clan ( ), Half-first cousin twice-in-law - Yi Ye, Prince Yeongwon ( , ), Half-first cousin twice - Sim Ahn-ui (, ) (1438 - 17 March 1476), Half-first cousin twice-in-law - Princess Jeongan () (1441 - 1461), a) Grandfather Sim Deok-Bu (1328 1401) (, ), b) Great-Grandfather Sim Ryong (, ), c) Great-Great-Grandfather Sim Yeon (, ), a) Grandmother Lady Mun of the Incheon Mun clan ( , ); Sim Deok-bu's second wife, a) Step-grandmother - Internal Princess Consort Byeonhanguk of the Cheongju Song clan ( , ), Uncle Sim Jong (, ) (? I like your all caps for titles.). Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. When I rewatched episode 1, I spotted a flash of bright pink on Hwis right wrist as his party was slogging uphill in the snow. My bet is that once the real drama kicks in, she'll be the first to go. we dont want to see you in another second role pleeeeeeeaaaaaseeeeee. It is also what really sped up my Korean learning because I started to recognize words that were said over and over again. I'm not keen on her latest half-baked plan to go to his place of exile. If only his willful ambition had been properly tempered and channeled into honorable service to the nation. A harmless prank to sneak a peek at her intended husband spirals out of control as they fall deeply in love with each other, ignorant of the deep and deadly political enmity that slowly develops between their fathers. Hwi is really trying my patience! Is it because the opposition was so deeply entrenched in the palace, and so well-funded that everyone had been bought off? As soon as she attempted to coerce Hwi into becoming Seja, she herself had painted a bulls eye on his back. I mean, he overdid it with the house and gifts and the marriage date. version : 'v2.2' // use version 2.2 Thanks for your recommendations re: Joo Sang-woo in the SPECIAL AFFAIRS TEAM TEN dramas. They were the ones who first named YSY as the actor they are aiming for. Princess Gyeonghye (1436 17 January 1474[1]), also known before as Princess Pyeongchang before her marriage, was a Joseon princess and the eldest child of Munjong of Joseon. Grand Prince Imyeong - Wikiwand ;-). Thank you, @veeee. What an about-face. Glad you you did a summary of each episodes. Queen Jeongsun (Hangul: , Hanja: ) (1440 - 7 July 1521), of the Yeosan Song clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and queen consort of Yi Hong-wi, King Danjong, the 6th Joseon monarch.She was queen consort of Joseon from 1454 until her husband's abdication in 1455, after which she was honoured as Queen Dowager Uideok () until her . However, she is trapped by the knowledge that saving Kim Seung-yoo's life means the death of her family, while the price of his life is the cost of saving them. 11 preview, she must be having serious memory issues if she believes the line of jive that Kang is going to spout about Hwi ordering the attack on his own family and supporters. You did not even watch the low-profile webdrama and dont even know the role and storyline but you are judging it. He can play second fiddle in a female centric drama as well. I hope that Hwi doesnt actually show the letter to Kang, and has it stashed someplace safe outside of the palace, if not outside of the capital. Even the palace servants don't respect her. Lady Song, along with Lady Kim of the Sangsan Kim clan and Lady Gwon of the Andong Gwon clan, entered Changdeok Palace for the consort process. . It has never been revealed whether they have children already. Sejo of Joseon (2 November 1417 - 23 September 1468), personal name Yi Yu ( Korean: ; Hanja: ), sometimes known as Grand Prince Suyang ( Korean: ; Hanja: ), was the seventh ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. Prince Anpyeong. Ha Ha Ha!!! Even the casting seems to support this, with Joo Sang-wook set to play a power-hungry Joseon grand prince who dreams of absolute control over his kingdom and is willing to trade his brothers life to win his love. Characters were consistent: I don't think it is Ryu Hwayoung. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; 2. Lady Kims father, Kim Sa-woo, supported the reform and reign of the current king thus leaving Kim to live a prosperous life as he served various government posts until he died in 1464 during the 10th year of King Sejo. Hwi has acquired a sword from someone, and a fight ensues. Na-gyeom and Kang's gisaeng have her totally outclassed, especially in the covert operations and strategic planning areas. When two princes fall in love with the same woman, they become embroiled in a dangerous battle for the throne and the heart. Joseon history is indeed bloody. Its at 01:52 which includes the 1-minute opening montage. I noticed that the ratings dropped after the first two episodes. After hearing of her husband's death, Lady Song climbed a large rock every morning and evening, wailing toward Yeongwol, praying for the soul of her husband. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Someone please give Hwi a copy of The Thirty-Six Stratagems pronto! Suyang and his cronies arrive at the palace, jubilant that they can now control the Crown Prince. The contents of the scroll are : explanations that denying filial duty means . It's not the Chicago Manual of Style standard as far as I know, but it makes it easier for me to see when scanning online text. Judging by her reactions, she's convinced that Kang has the upper hand and she is out of options. At the same time, Kkeut-dan sets out in the palanquin for the temple in the mountains to pray -- and to provide a diversion. Although along with the general Kim Jong-seo, she attempted to strengthen royal authority, a coup led by her uncle, Yi Yu, Grand Prince Suyang ended with her brother's banishment. Maybe I'm just tired of reading 'two men fight over a girl' as a drama's premise. Hwi should give her a sword and make her his official bodyguard and sparring partner instead of dooming her to prance around as a court lady. Before the henchman's arrival, said commander (I think it's him, dressed in black instead of his uniform) attempts to kill Hwi at night. Ditto for Kim Mi-kyung and Lee Ki-young (Ja-hyun's parents). Watching raw is so great to see the nuances of an acting performance! Queen Wongyeong - Wikipedia It was, however, also made available to the general population of Korea, to encourage the propagation of the Buddhist faith. Through her younger brothers, Queen Soheon eventually became the 3rd great-grandaunt to Queen Insun; the wife of King Myeongjong, and Sim Ui-gyeom; the younger brother of Queen Insun. Learning of the danger to Seung-yoo's life, Se-ryung begs Princess Gyeonghye to intercede for Seung-yoo. The field marshal just wanted to retire to the country and raise a family with his beloved after 20 years of battle, but duty called, and he was the best candidate to take the throne and protect the nation. Huhu, Tbh, I want to see Yoon Shi-yoon in Sageuk.. And, we have Strong PD & Writer, thou.. Meanwhile, in addition to their grief over the loss of Jung Jong, the lovers face more obstacles. Turn down, turn down, turn down *chanting* Just stay away from this project. I think she enjoys being tragic heroine too much. Show Info. Calligraphy of Anpyeong-daegun - Prince Anpyeong Google Arts & Culture If the ceremony were held, he wouldnt be able to kidnap Ja-hyun and make her his concubine because she would already be married. If the previous king, his jealous cousin, had not been assassinated, he would have been sent to war until he was killed. She also completely forgot to notice the missing eunuch (is Gi Taek a eunuch? In some ways, Hwi is as unfilial as Kang. This. (I think their ringleader knows differently -- and suspect that might be Yo-kyung's insurance so she can double-cross Kang and/or Na-gyeom.). It most assuredly will be considered a conspiracy by Kang & Cohorts. On 17 January 1474, the princess passed away during King Seongjongs 5th year of reign. Ha! Abit too presumptious. I regretfully have to agree with you about Kang appearing to be a more capable ruler and politician. How Deuk-sik didn't end up with a broken collarbone is beyond me. Well behind them, a band of soldiers approaches. ;-). Ja-hyun moves closer to him, removes the pin from her hair, and pushes him over while attempting to stab him with it. Na-gyeom is a real piece of work. The Queen Dowager had noted that Hwi would be readily accepted as Seja by the Chinese. The Great King, Sejong (Korean: ; Hanja: ; RR: Daewang Sejong; MR: Taewang Sejong; lit. Jin Se-yeon is the weakest link here, although she has enough sageuk and period drama experiences. Plus Hwi had traveled in China. Military commanders and troops who served with him? Sejong was the son of King Taejong by his wife, Queen Wongyeong. She is also the younger sister of, One of her brothers married Lady No of the Gyoha No clan, a daughter of, Not to be confused with another Park Mi (, ) of the Bannam Park clan (1592 - 1645); Princess Jeongan's husband and son-in-law of, His younger sister, Princess Consort Park of the Miryang Park clan ( , ), married Yi Yeong, Prince Hwaui ( ) (5 September 1425 - 1489), and had 3 sons. :-). I love how cool-headed she is. He is mercilessly cruel to her, and reveals her father's part in the sinking of the ship. I read the original articles on Naver and this news originated from TV Chosun side. Honestly, the standards of his projects fluctuate a lot. Great minds, &c. ;-), Flying, fighting, and friendship in supernatural sci-fi Moving, Jo Boa breaks Kim Ro-woon's curse in JTBC's Destined with You, Team Dramabeans: What we're watching (July 8, 2023), Lee Sang-yub recruits Kim So-hye in My Lovely Boxer, TVING x tvN's O'PENing series drops posters and airdates. Both were later enshrined in Yeongnyeongjeon Hall of Jongmyo Shrine. The Queen Dowager knew that her no-good rakish brother-in-law, Grand Prince Yang-ahn, still had an axe of his own to grind and was in cahoots with Kang, yet she seemed to readily accept his account of Hwis missing-in-action/killed-in-action status. Her mother and remaining relatives were also demoted to lower slave class.[3]. She was born into the Ansan Gim clan as the youngest daughter of Gim Eun-bu () and Lady Yi, daughter of Yi Heo-gyeom () from the Incheon Yi clan. I try especially hard to get the names right. 11 & 12. Based on what I've seen of his performance so far, he projects a suitably commanding presence (he's got the swagger down pat) that obscures the deep psychic wounds that his eyes betray when the mask occasionally slips. But none of them does anything substantive or practical to protect themselves or counter his actions. It won't do you any goodYou deserve better than that! Perhaps we'll get a full-blown TITUS ANDRONICUS finale with corpses all over the place. Shes known since her second son was a child that he is implacably greedy for power and would never give up his quest for the throne. Probably to ride on his fame and make some headlines so their drama will gain some interest. And Kang is the kind of guy who makes offers you cannot refuse. Yoon Shiyoon needs a better project. He killed so many Joseon already. Wang So of MOON LOVERS and SHINE OR GO CRAZY has also been in the back of my mind with regard to Hwi's need for power conferred by the throne in order to survive. And i'm also not much aware of TV chosun. He hasnt. To create the original handscroll, Prince Anpyeong commissioned a painting of the "Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers" () and nineteen poems on this theme by some of the finest writers of the era. However, a last minute intercession by the Crown Prince saves his life and he is exiled to Kanghwa Island, along with the rest of Suyang's enemies. (Is she looking to be made a royal concubine when he secures the throne?) Their statement that they heard of his plight and recalled his kindness to them in captivity in Manchuria is the kind of thing that could get them all killed. The thought has also crossed my mind that he is bluffing, and is conducting a psy op against Kang. Furthermore, Left State Councilor Park Eun framed Shim On by revealing that On's influence was overflowing[clarification needed]. The loving and lovable prince will have to turn into a dispassionate defender who kills without hesitation. And Na-gyeom would end up living in exile under house arrest in a hovel -- if she doesn't get a bowl of poison for her role in framing Hwi. When her father is crowned as King, Se-ryung becomes a Princess, but as she learns more about her father's cruel grasp for power, she battles her loyalty to her family with the love she bears for Seung-yoo, as well as the knowledge that his cause is the right one. As it is, Hwi has saddled his best chance of escaping to fight another day with babysitting Ja-hyun. Kang thanks Yo-kyung for her successful role in pulling off the assassinations at Hwi's wedding and implicating him as the leader of a failed coup. If he takes this one up, then perhaps his draw has waned so much that he's not expecting better offers to come. Using the letter, he demands that Seung-yoo be disqualified as a candidate for Prince Consort, insinuating that he dishonored the Princess by meeting her outside the palace. Even Sejong could not regain the dignity of the minister's name. I won't be able to handle her acting and Yoon Shi Yoon's broken heart if he doesn't get the girl. I want Hwi to get his act together and secure Seja's throne for him, but not actually have to sit on it himself. Is he really the son of the minister who died at Hwi's wedding? (Cha Hyeon-jeong sends him the greatest come-hither winks. No way would he have wanted to lose it in a mass grave, or get it filthy while skinning and gutting lunch. Doesnt she know that hes lying by the mere fact that his mouth is moving? However, the rebellion which was led by Six Scholars of the Hall of Worthies, including Seung-yoo's teacher fails, leading to their deaths and the exile of Princess Gyeonghye and her husband Jung Jong. .Do not marry a Park. Shaken by her sacrifice on his behalf, Seung-yoo is shell shocked and he escapes only because Seok-joo and his friend Noh-gyul save him by forcibly dragging him away from her prone body. Traitorous Uncle again went after Ja-hyuns upright father, the Chief Officer of Royal Decrees, and probably threatened his entire household with extermination. Muryeong was a huge improvement over his vainglorious cousin. ~ Na-gyeom as Drama Queen, ha ha! I don't know why I find that so funny all of a sudden. Certainly no one at court. Veritable Records of Munjong, day 1, month 9, year 2 of Munjong's reign. He was brought up to not aspire to the throne, and he adhered to that even when conditions changed and the nation needed a viable alternative to Kang as Seja. LOL! They already are held to different standards than other women in Confucian society, so it wouldn't surprise me if certain men might actually appreciate a touch of exotic sassiness. Sigh. Heo Jung-kyu as Kim Seung-gyu, Seung-yoo's older brother, Seo Hye-jin as Lee Se-jung, Se-ryung's younger sister, Ban So-young as Eun-geum, Princess Gyeonghye's maid, This page was last edited on 6 April 2023, at 22:53. I've gradually been coming to the conclusion that this drama might well end up a Shakespearean tragedy, with Hwi biting the dust because of his fatal flaws (i.e., idealism, misplaced family loyalty, trust in the face of repeated evidence of Kang's murderous intentions towards him and anyone else who stands between him and what he wants, lack of common sense [e.g., don't threaten Kang if you cannot deliver airtight proof that he collaborated with the Jurchens, and for heaven's sake, don't back him into a corner or he'll fight for his life like a trapped rat], among others). When Shim On was appointed to the office of Chief State Councilor, the office of the Left State Councilor was occupied Park Eun (; ), of the Bannam Park clan. Bang Jae-ho plays Park Gi-teuk, Hwi's eunuch. (I'm willing to bet that she recognizes that it's not Hwi's hand as she has watched him paint and write.) The apparent laxity of the Queen Dowagers situational awareness, strategic planning, and palace security was distressing. Some things never change. Sister-in-law/aunt-in-law: Princess Consort Chunseong of the Haeju Jeong clan ( ); Uncle/Brother-in-law: Yi Yeom, Grand Prince Yeongeung (, ) (23 May 1434 - 7 March 1467), Daughter: Lady Jeong of the Haeju Jeong clan ( ); died prematurely, Son: Jeong Mi-su (, ) (1456 - 1512), Daughter-in-law: Lady Lee of the Jeonui Lee clan ( , ); second daughter of Lee Deok-ryang (, ; 1435 - 1487), Adoptive grandson: Jeong Seung-hyu (, ) (1488 - 1534), Adoptive great-granddaughter: Princess Consort Pajing of the Haeju Jeong clan ( , ) (1513 - 1560), Adoptive great-grandson-in-law: Yi Yeong, Prince Geumwon ( ) (1513 - 1562), Adoptive great-great-granddaughter: Lady Yi of the, Adoptive great-great-grandson-in-law: Nam Gwan (, ) of the, Unnamed adoptive great-great-great-grandson, Adoptive great-great-great-granddaughter: Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan ( ), Adoptive great-great-grandson: Yi In, Prince Hareung ( ) (9 May 1546 - 17 June 1592), Adoptive great-great-granddaughter-in-law: Princess Consort Pyeongsan of the, Adoptive great-great-great-grandson: Yi Seok-ryeong, Prince Yeongje ( ) (1568 - 1623), This page was last edited on 24 May 2023, at 03:46. Gaksital is my favorite drama but she was a huge black mark against the drama. Thanks for cluing me in :-). I tried to ignore the errors in this translated article, but it just bothers me. While he's away, Ja-hyun produces the envelope of powder, and pours it into the pitcher of liquor. It's said that she was chosen for the marriage due to the fact that King Taejong's older sister, Princess Gyeongseon, was her paternal aunt; thus having royal family connections. During King Hyeonjongs reign, scholars Song Si-yeol and Kim Su-hang repeatedly proposed that both the deposed Queen and King's title be restored. Oh please Yoon Shi Yoon, don't sign on! We just don't get to see much of him aside from mooning over Kkeut-dan or chewing out his loose-cannon of a sister. Talk about careful attention to detail in continuity. Hi @pakalanapikake. The news from TV Chosuns side mentioned they are courting several actors, and YSY is one of them. Perhaps the fake pigment was a plant dye (indigo, perhaps) that is not colorfast unless properly But i'm not liking this drama, and i want him as the titular role. At that time, general Yi Seong-gye had full control of the government and had eliminated most of his rivals throughout Goryeo. He was the elder brother of Sejong the Great . Mother. A military leader in the waning days of the Goryeo period, King Taejo of Joseon was no longer a young man when he established the Dynasty, taking over the throne from the last Goryeo monarch, Gongyang, in 1392. What a dumb reason for losing the throne. He attempted to honorably commit suicide to avoid being used against the rightful heir, but was rescued by the Queen Dowagers brother and main advisor, Chief Royal Secretary Shim Jeong. But I welcome him to appear in my dreams too <3. Heres hoping that shes carefully documenting the evidence to later reveal Kangs web of traitors in high places and his wifes complicity. As of 2011, there is a pavilion named Dongmangjeong on the south side of Dongmangbong, near Naksan, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Years later Seung-yoo has become blind after his brush with death. I think Ja-hyun looks at a hand. From Quarry to Paper Cuvier's Three Epistemological Cultures . She had lost her father, Sim On, in 1419 and two uncles in 1418 during her father-in-law's regency with her husband. I don't know that we have enough episodes for Hwi to grow backbone and Ja-Hyun to step out of her rom-com and Queen Mother is totally all bark and no bite. A body dressed in Hwi's clothing floats face-down alongside an outcrop at the water's edge, its features unrecognizable from being bashed against the rocks. I have held off commenting below until I am caught up. His name was Yong and he was the third son of King Sejong. I enjoyed this episode a lot. Hwi resembles the third son of Sejong the Great, Yi Yong, aka Grand Prince Anpyeong (14181453). But in 1426, rather than having his in-laws serve as slaves, Sejong expelled the Queens mother and relatives from Cheonan, and restored the posts of her brothers and male relatives. Granted, his mother had her hands full with sickly (IIRC) King Dad, and then sickly Seja/King Hyung. This is not the great deal that it appears to be. - 1453) and Lady Lee of the Jeonui Lee clan. In your face, Kang. Stay tuned. The Princess' Man - Wikipedia Hwi later agrees with his course of action after he gets over his shock at his almost-father-in-law's denunciation. - 1456), Jeong Jong of the Haeju Jeong clan (, ) (? The 7th king of Joseon. It was also a significant part of King Muryeong's back story in THE KING'S DAUGHTER, SU BAEK HYANG. If anything, she resents Kang and Na-gyeom even more. That would be your fault, although people didn't know that back then, and your snotty wife will be blamed for it. LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Scotland will mark the coronation of King Charles and his wife Camilla on Wednesday with a grand procession, a fly-past and a service of . Then he attempted suicide. All of the ministers and appointees who are in Kang's pocket have to go. On a happier note, I enjoyed the polo match, at least up until Hwi discovered that his poor horse had been purposely injured. Ja-hyun's father in fact was forced to state that Hwi had plotted treason and he was unable to stop him -- in order to save his family. One ray of hope: Yo-kyung's conversation with the swordsman leader of the mercenaries/assassins. Next entry Great Dance Crew. - 1483), Grandnephew - Yi Yeong, Prince Hwaui ( ) (5 September 1425 - 1489), Great Grandnephew-in-law - Yi Woo-jik, Prince Uichun ( ) (1439 - 1454), Great Grandniece-in-law - Princess Consort of the, Great Grandniece-in-law - Lady Ohdae (, ), Great-Great-Grandniece - Yi Mu-sim (, ), Great Grandnephew-in-law - Yi Woo-ryang, Prince Deokyang ( ) (? Later she serves as a spy. When he was twelve, he became Grand Prince Chungnyeong (). In the battle that follows, Shin Myeon is killed and Seung-yoo's side wins. One of their best scenes together, as Mom despairs about her jilted daughter's behavior, is Seo Hyun-jin's mental health tango from ep. Shes been adamant for years that Kang cannot be trusted yet is willing to believe him this time? It may be the director's hand, because we saw exactly how the evil gang spun their web while the others remained passive. It is unknown of the whereabouts of Lady Songs mother, Lady Min, after the sudden abdication of her daughter and death of her husband, but she records say she died in 1498. It would be an interesting twist if Hwi morphed into a bigger and more ruthless badass than Kang, purely out of long-overdue self-defense. I wanted to let you know I watched episodes 7-9 last night. Hwi ought not to have revealed his hand, and if he did, he should have had numerous backup plans to halt his scheming brother. Would a full-blown Shakespearean ending entail a Jurchen invasion that reduces much of the country to ashes? I came across the film MY SON, with Cha Seung-won as a lifer in jail for murder who, after 15 years of good behavior, is granted a 24-hour visit with his elderly mother and the son he hasn't seen since he was 3 years old. There have been many objections to this happening, but some don't know if it's true or not. Oh my goodness, yes. I've been appalled by how dopey the Queen Dowager and her brother (former Chief Royal Secretary, now Minister of Rites) have been as Traitorous Uncle and Kang's machinations have proceeded apace. Just a thought.