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10 Most Expensive Korean Dramas

 

Korean dramas are becoming one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world. Interesting storylines, well-known actors and actresses, to the use of special effects and magnificent set decorations are factors that make Korean dramas increasingly popular.

 

Of course, this doesn't come cheap. A number of Korean dramas require a large production budget in order to get the best quality. Here's a list of the top 10 most expensive Korean dramas:

 

The King: Eternal Monarch

 

The Korean drama, starring Lee MinHo and Kim GoEun, is estimated to cost up to 30 billion won or the equivalent of Rp. 369 billion. This drama uses a lot of special effects for the action scenes and fantasy elements in it.

 

https://databoks.katadata.co.id/datapublish/2021/09/02/10-drama-korea-paling-mahal-arthdal-chronicles-peringkat-pertama

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5 fantasy novel adaptations that deserve your attention

 

Ever since the massive success of “Game of Thrones”, fantasy novels have been a valuable commodity. Many well-known books of this genre have already been adapted or reimagined for the screen. We have put together a list of old and latest fantasy novel adaptations that you can watch on Netflix.

 

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The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)

This is a romantic South Korean TV series, written by Kim Eun-sook. Although the series was released first, it has been converted into a novel duology. The TV series has 16 episodes, with the lead cast Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-hwan, Kim-Kyung-nam, Jung Eun-chae and Lee Jung-jin. The story revolves around two parallel worlds. The King of South Corea, Lee Gon searches for a lieutenant who saved his life when his father was killed by his half-uncle, Lee Lim, who sought ownership of the kingdom and a magical flute. The flute was broken into two by Lee Gon, when he held it against the sword with which Lee Lim tried to kill him.

 

https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/film/news/5-fantasy-novel-adaptations-deserve-your-attention-2168076

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Recommended 10 Romantic Fantasy Korean Dramas

The romantic fantasy genre is nothing new in the film industry. Including Korea, which does not escape presenting romantic fantasy Korean dramas with various themes.
Generally, romantic fantasy describes a fantasy fiction storyline but with many elements of romance in it.

The following are recommendations for the latest romantic fantasy Korean dramas that can be watched on legal streaming services such as Netflix and Viu.
 

3. The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
 

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The King: Eternal Monarch tells the story of two humans from two different eras. Conflict occurs when the devil opens the door connecting parallel worlds and makes him escape to the world of the present.

Lee Gon, who is the third generation emperor of Korea from the past, tries to close the door connecting parallel worlds. She believes that Jung Tae-eul, a policewoman in the present day, can save her.
 

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A synopsis of the Korean drama The King: The Eternal Monarch, the story of a prince who falls in love with a girl from another dimension

 

Thursday, 9 September 2021

 

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GridStar.ID -Korean drama The King: Eternal Monarch has become one of the most popular dramas featuring Lee Min Ho. Paired together Kim Go Eun, Lee Min Ho Live a love story in two different dimensions.

 

King: The Eternal Monarch tells the love story of two people who came from different spaces between the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Korea. The two are linked through a door in time.

 

Lee Min Ho plays Lee Gon, a king who can travel through dimensional doors to enter different worlds. Lee Gon is admired by his people for his handsome, calm and modern figure, but his personality is different from the judgments of society.

 

Li Gong is a quiet emperor, sensitive and hating to be touched by other people. He has a sad childhood story when he lived in the palace due to his father's betrayal. This made him not intend to marry and continue the family, he also tried to escape from the palace.

 

The drama also stars Woo Do Hwan as Chief Royal Guard Cho Young and Public Service Officer Cho Eun Sob.

 

Translation from Indonesian google

https://star.grid.id/read/452881090/sinopsis-drama-korea-the-king-eternal-monarch-kisah-pangeran-yang-jatuh-hati-dengan-gadis-dari-dimensi-berbeda

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The growth of OTT is remarkable in the Thai broadcasting market. It is expected that such a trend will have a positive impact on the Korean broadcasting industry. Even recently, Korean dramas such as "The King" have been introduced through Netflix, and the entry into the Thai market is accelerating.

 

 

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Lee Min Ho: This is your most watched Korean drama on Netflix and most watched in 2020.

 

The Korean actor returned in 2020 from military service and starred in one of his most popular dramas.

 

KAREN MONDRAGON
09/14/2021

 

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At 34, Lee Min Ho became one of the most popular Korean actors in Korean dramas. In 2009, he became famous for the movie Boys Over Flowers, which you can see on Netflix, but in 2020 he starred in one of his most popular projects around the world. Check out the recommendation of the week.

 

The star of the so-called Ola Hallyu is one of the fan favorite gallants, most of his series are romance, but his return to acting came in 2020 due to his absence from compulsory military service.

Netflix was one of the platforms that also helped fuel his career today, as it is the largest streaming service in the world, so his stories reach millions of subscribers and have a much wider reach. Despite having an excellent track record, Lee Min Ho has one of the most watched dramas of 2020.

 

Lee Min Ho's Most Popular Drama


Lee Min Ho retired from military service in 2019, but his fans had to wait a full year to see him return to acting, and he did it hand in hand with the biggest streaming platform. Netflix has acquired the broadcast rights for The King: Eternal Monarch starring Kim Go Eun.

 

The fantasy series follows the life of Emperor Li Gong, who lives in an alternative world to today's South Korea. Once during a walk, the main character reaches the forest, where he passes through a portal that takes him to the real world. There he will meet Jung Tae Eul, a detective who arrests him, but after finding no record of his existence, decides to release him.

 

Lee Gon decides to stay in this world to find out what's going on, but he passes between both realities. With Tae Eul's help, they will find the culprit behind the opening of the portal and the one behind the death of the young emperor's father.

 

"The King: Eternal Monarch" entered Netflix's Top 10 Most Viewed Dramas and has aired in countries such as Canada and the United States...

 

This May Interest You: Netflix: 3 Korean Romantic Dramas Whose Story Will Break Your Heart

 

The King: Eternal Monarch | Official Teaser #1 | Netflix [ENG SUB]

 

 

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Veteran Korean Actress Kim Young-Ok's Granddaughters and Grandsons in K-Dramas

 

We're currently loving South Korea's "National Grandma" in K-drama "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"

 

It's Grandparents' Day today, so we're training the spotlight on veteran Korean actress Kim Young-ok who's a favorite halmeoni (grandmother) in K-dramas. Because of the long list of series and movies that featured her in that role, she became known as South Korea's "National Grandma." 

 

The 83-year-old actress debuted in 1957, appearing in over 20 films and more than 70 K-dramas to date. Last year, she was a cast member of romance-fantasy K-drama The King: Eternal Monarch wherein her character is the Head Court Lady of the Imperial Household who's been taking care of the third king of the Kingdom of Corea, Lee Gon (played by Lee Min-ho). She previously worked with Lee Min-ho in rom-com/drama Boys Over Flowers, wherein her role is the head maid of his characater Gu Jun-pyo's family. 

 

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https://metro.style/people/celebrities/kim-young-ok-granddaughters-grandsons-kdramas/31233

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September 16, 2021

 

Ji Chang Wook as Woo Do Hwan, these are 5 dashing bodyguards from Korean dramas

 

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There are many Korean dramas about the profession of a bodyguard. Especially if the genre is an action movie with a criminal or political overtones.

 

In addition to its gripping story, the drama that tells the story of a bodyguard also mis-focuses on the actors and actresses playing the characters.

 

Like five badass bodyguards downstairs. Is there your favorite?

 

2. Woo Do Hwan - King: Eternal Monarch

 

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One of the bodyguards fans can't forget is Woo Do Hwan. In this drama, he plays two characters at once. He plays the role of Jo Eun Soba, a 28-year-old man who is currently serving in the army as a civil servant of the National Police.

 

But in another world in the Kingdom of Corea, he acts as a bodyguard and friend of King Lee Gon (Lee Min Ho). He is tasked with protecting King Lee Gong from all dangers, so his character in this drama looks serious and rather tough.

 

However, he is loyal, reliable, and genuinely cares for Lee Gon. He was also the royal guard that the king could rely on most. In this drama, he and Lee Min Ho also showcased some pretty strong bromance chemistry.

 

Translation from Indonesian google

https://m.kumparan.com/kumparank-pop/ji-chang-wook-hingga-woo-do-hwan-ini-5-bodyguard-gagah-di-drama-korea-1wXZRLgnJjB/2

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It’s hard to believe that 2 years have passed since the memorable event!

 

Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun meet to read the script for "The King: Eternal Monarch"

 

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

 

VTV.vn, the new SBS fantasy drama "The King: The Eternal Monarch", premiered its first script reading on September 17th.

 

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Screenwriter Kim Eun Sook, along with actors including lead couple Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun, were in attendance. It is a highly anticipated work when the script is written by screenwriter Kim Eun Suk, who has had great success in previous films such as Descendants of the Sun, Heirs, Goblin and Mr. Sunshine.

 

In particular, both Kim Go Eun and Lee Min Ho are actors who have appeared in Kim Eun Suk's films. Kim Go Eun starred as the female lead in Goblin and Lee Min Ho in Heirs.

 

The King: The Eternal Monarch is a genre of combined romantic fiction that revolves around two parallel worlds, modern Korea and feudal Korea. Lee Min Ho will play the role of Emperor Lee Gong, who tries to close the door between the two worlds when the devil opens it, harming everyone. Kim Go Eun will take on the role of modern-day detective Jung Tae Eul, who helps the emperor protect people's lives.

 

The King: Eternal Monarch is expected to be completed by the end of this year and air in the first half of 2020.

 

Translation from Vietnamese google

https://vtv.vn/van-hoa-giai-tri/lee-min-ho-va-kim-go-eun-gap-nhau-de-doc-kich-ban-the-king-the-eternal-monarch-20190917143721043.htm

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KR model & TV host Jung Eun Chae joins ‘The Second Anna’

 

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"The King: Eternal Monarch" actress Jung Eun Chae joins Bae Suzy in the series. She has recently finalized her schedule.

 

Her acting as female prime minister in "The King: Eternal Monarch" in 2020 is appreciated worldwide. She gained recognition and was declared the best character according to a poll released by Cleo Singapore.

 

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/1732104-kr-model-tv-host-jung-eun-chae-joins-bae-suzy-in-the-second-anna

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K-Drama Review "The King Eternal Monarch"

 

17 September 2021

 

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The King Eternal Monarch has also become a drama that was discussed quite a lot in 2020. The drama, starring lee Min ho and Kim Go eun, tells the story of a love story in different dimensions and across time, in this case emphasizing fantasy stories.

 

In addition, this 16-episode drama also raises a picture of history and science fiction. King Lee Gon himself as the main character is an expert in mathematics.

 

Drama Synopsis

 

In The King Eternal Monarch, there are two worlds, the kingdom of Corea and the republic of Korea. Lee Gon (Lee Min Ho) is the king of the kingdom of Corea. Meanwhile, Jeong Tae Eul (Kim Go Eun) is a police lieutenant in the Republic of Korea.

 

To connect these two worlds there is a gate which one who wants to pass through must have a key. The key is called manpasikjeok. This key was originally only kept by the king so as not to be misused. But Lee Gon's uncle, Lee Lim, has ambitions for the throne.

 

In his fight against the king (Lee Gon's father), Lee Lim managed to get half a manpasikjeok. With this, he fled and hid himself in the Republic of Korea.

 

Because his father was killed, Lee Gon has been king since he was little. But Lee Gon is able to become a smart and charismatic king.

 

Lee Gon and Jeong Tae Eul's first meeting began when Lea Goon was chasing something related to Jeong Tae Eul's id card. Last night when his father died, he found Jeong Tae Eul's ID card at the murder scene. Here Lee Gon finally found the bamboo forest where the parallel world gate is located.

Their meeting was certainly not dramatic. Although Lee Gon has been looking for Jeong Tae Eul's identity for a long time so he feels he knows him, for Tae Eul Lee Gon is a stranger. Their meeting continued until finally Jeong Tae Eul believed the world that Lee Gon said.

 

And problems start to come when they start to fall in love with each other. From Lee Lim's unsettling existence to their different worlds getting in the way.

 

Drama interesting point

 

One of the interesting points that makes this drama superior is the lineup of players. The main players are two kdrama stars who have successfully portrayed characters in popular dramas. Then automatically their existence becomes the attraction of drama.

 

The players in this drama also play two characters at once. Because people in the kingdom of Corea have duplicates in the republic of Korea, but with different characters and fates. Especially for the king Lee Gon there is no duplicate in the republic of Korea.

 

In addition, there are cinematography treats that spoil the eye. The scenes presented in this drama look very beautiful. One of them is like when Lee Gon and Tae Eul met in a park with beautiful shades of orange. Or when Lee Gon and Jeong Tae Eul met for the first time, the location and property settings were very beautiful, adding additional CGI effects.

 

No wonder because this drama was directed by Baek Sang hoon and Jung Ji hyun. Baek Sang Hoon himself is the director behind the hit drama Descendant of The Sun. Meanwhile, Director Jung Ji hyun is the character behind the drama Search WWW and Mr. sunshine.

 

So it's no wonder that the drama The King Eternal Monarch itself has so much cinematography to spoil the eyes. Coupled with the CGI effects that it uses so that the scenes in this drama look extraordinary.

 

Weakness of drama

 

Behind the amazing cinematography, the first thing that many viewers complain about this drama is that the storyline is a bit confusing. The back and forth plot and parallel world links do not give a clear picture to the audience.

 

In addition, the time travel also feels awkward and difficult to understand. There are many theories about the relativity of time, although the explanations are quite detailed, they seem strange.

 

Conclusion

 

But their happy ending was less exciting. The reason is not explained that they ended up having a happy ending in the kingdom of Corea or the republic of Korea. They are originally flexible because they can go back and forth between the two worlds. Also their happy ending is not a marriage.

 

But they can't really leave their respective worlds. For Jeong Tae Eul who is from the Republic of Korea, the Corea kingdom is like a fictional country. Meanwhile, Lee Gon cannot leave Corea because he is the king of his country.

 

But despite all that the ending is good because all problems can be resolved. King Lee Gon managed to reclaim half the manpasikjeok from Lee Lim's hands. The fates of the characters who are swapped between worlds also return to their respective worlds.

 

Translation from Indonesian google

 

https://www.kompasiana.com/deviervika/6143fbf301019022052b2b02/review-kdrama-the-king-eternal-monarch?page=1&page_images=1

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2021.9.18

 

With the Chuseok (Obon Golden Week) holidays approaching, pay-per-view is full of highlights. As the number of home-seated viewers has increased due to the lengthening of Corona 19, we will begin to deliver different content through the media. In particular, the Chuseok program will feature films of different genres to soothe the regrets of viewers who were unable to visit the theater due to the remoteness.

 

WATCHA will open a dedicated Chuseok film corner featuring popular Korean films. On Chuseok, we will also present new pieces such as The King: The Eternal Sovereign, The Assassins, and The Story of One Day After Another. If you enter the code "Chuseok in Chuseok" during the Chuseok holidays, the watch promotion will be free for 3 days.

 

I hope Chuseok gets to know the King again and grows fans.

 

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It will be delicious to eat! A collection of Korean dishes from famous series.

 

Mango Zero lists the Korean dishes that appeared in Kdrama series. What's your favorite Korean food from the series?

 

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Most Koreans like to eat fried chicken very much. In Korea, there are many restaurants and franchises for fried chicken. It can be seen in many scenes, where the heroine's house opens a fried chicken shop. And often bring friends over to eat together without getting bored. 

 

But more Koreans often eat fried chicken with beer, also known as Chimaek (Chicken+Maekju), done especially after work or on important occasions.

 

https://www.mangozero.com/korean-food-from-k-series/

 

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On 9/17/2021 at 5:09 PM, nina_mitrokhina said:

K-Drama Review "The King Eternal Monarch"

 

Weakness of drama

 

Behind the amazing cinematography, the first thing that many viewers complain about this drama is that the storyline is a bit confusing. The back and forth plot and parallel world links do not give a clear picture to the audience.

 

In addition, the time travel also feels awkward and difficult to understand. There are many theories about the relativity of time, although the explanations are quite detailed, they seem strange.

 

Conclusion

 

But their happy ending was less exciting. The reason is not explained that they ended up having a happy ending in the kingdom of Corea or the republic of Korea. They are originally flexible because they can go back and forth between the two worlds. Also their happy ending is not a marriage.

 

But they can't really leave their respective worlds. For Jeong Tae Eul who is from the Republic of Korea, the Corea kingdom is like a fictional country. Meanwhile, Lee Gon cannot leave Corea because he is the king of his country.

 

 

@nina_mitrokhina I was meaning to post this article but didn't, because of the quoted text above. As I said before, never mind the negative reviews about this drama, just let this thread focus on the positive aspects. This does not only apply to this post but to succeeding posts as well. Please edit your post accordingly. Thank you.    

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The King: Eternal Monarch, a love story from two worlds

 

The King Eternal Monarch is a Korean drama starring Lee Min Ho, which is his first project post-compulsory military service.

Of course, this Korean drama is one of the most anticipated dramas by Lee Min Ho's fans. In this drama, Lee Min Ho plays the role of emperor Lee Gon and co-acts with Kim Go Eun.

  

The latest work by renowned writer Kim Eun Sook, this drama presents a fantasy romance genre directed by Baek Sang Hoo. And has been airing on the Netflix streaming platform with Indonesian subtitles since April 17, 2020. 

 

The King: Eternal Monarch is a romance drama depicted with two parallel worlds, namely Korea in the present and Korea in the constitutional monarchy.

 

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https://zonautara.com/2021/09/21/sinopsis-drakor-the-king-eternal-monarch-kisah-cinta-dua-dunia/

 

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Available on Netflix and Viki, Vogue's ultimate guide to Korean dramas is perfect for beginners

 

So you’ve come across the 500th post about why your life is not complete until you’ve watched a Korean drama and you’ve met enough people gasping at your lack of knowledge about Lee Min-ho... Whether it’s the exasperation or the FOMO that has finally gotten to you, you now find yourself standing at the door which opens to the expansive world of Korean dramas.

 

Having gained immense popularity across the world for its engaging storylines, high-quality production, diverse range of characters and well-rounded OSTs, K-dramas have managed to earn mass appeal in a very short time. Most of them are visually stunning as well, and also include gorgeous actors, stunning cinematography and snazzy style trends. Another reason why they are so easy to binge-watch is that they usually end in 16-20 episodes, which keeps the story well-paced and the viewers, hooked. We're aware this isn't enough to convince you so we've put together a quick and handy guide to help you overcome your unfounded prejudice against K-dramas and join the legions of feverish fans.

 

If you’re looking for a drama with fantastical elements

Mythological characters, time travel and immortality are served in generous portions when it comes to K-dramas. Some of the best titles in this genre include King Eternal Monarch, ... (all on Netflix).

 

 

https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/available-on-netflix-and-viki-vogue-ultimate-beginners-guide-to-korean-dramas

 

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