Hwa-ryeong can't bring herself to part ways with her son, but he/they comfort her, saying it's time for him/them to stop hiding behind her. Episode 2 of Under The Queen's Umbrella begins with Dowager seeming quite intent on pushing Uiseong towards the crown. It is all thanks to her son, Prince Bo Geom. I love how they made connection in that island on a beautiful sunrise and having the symbolic pair of shells. With Kim HyeSoo playing the graceful, yet strong Queen HwaRyeong, the fascinating drama became the highlight of millions of people's weekend.
The sixteen episodes of Under the Queen's Umbrella portray the suffocating yet intriguing lives within the palace with vibrancy. No, says Master Toji, as he is escorted out, presumably to his death. Consort Go has also followed the Grand Prince. Her life is in danger, she says she doesn't care but when she finds out he has a son, she asks the queen for a favor, to keep him alive. They feel the crown within arm's reach. Regrettably, she says. While playing with him, her grandson shows her a drawing of him and his nursemaid playing a secret game. The King's character was another positive takeaway, as his picture proves that the fight between good and evil isn't always a binary code that can be balanced out easily. Yes, the Grand Heir, Won-soon (his brother's son), is brought back to the palace after everything is resolved. There is a steady balance of political drama, comedic shenanigans and shady dealings through the course of the series keeping it engaging. His brothers comfort him in his final moments on earth with a group embrace and heartfelt farewell wishes.
And nobody is safe - young or old. Here's to you, Hwa-ryeong! There aren't many Korean dramas that warrant a re-watch so soon after finishing but I'd have to say, Under the Queen's Umbrella is definitely up there. Seongnam arrives with an umbrella and keeps her shielded, symbolically hinting that she's there to protect her now and ready to take the step forward to protecting the Kingdom. Hwa-Ryeong speaks to Yoon outside, far away from the palace. Or how she accepted Prince Muan's out of wedlock baby. Then there is Seong DeokIm who is the embodiment of a strong, independent female character. She is firm when necessary and cool-headed in all she does. Yoon recalls the debt Hwa-Ryeong owes and admits it at this time. Have seven children with him.
Bae In Hyuk as Crown Prince. Seong-nam and Cheong-ha come closer as he holds on to completing her list of wishes by her side. "Therefore, I would like to be able to lay my hopes on you, " the Queen adds, expressing her longing for the Grand Princes to be on their best behaviour. Meeting with his mother, Prince Gyeseong announces his intention to travel the globe. The drama fully explores the phrase "heavy is the head that wears the crown" and Yeo JinGoo's acting brings it to life.
I normally don't review, but there are only 3 reviews on here at the time of writing. Was He Expelled From the Palace? I didn't find it slow at all. Prince Uiseong calls Prince Bo Geom of lowly birth, who would not even be able to participate in Taekhyeon. Grand Prince Gye-seong is reminded that he's yet to take his flight of freedom. In order to marry Cho-wol & keep her safe, Muan is prepared to resign. I just loved her energy!
Commonly known to the rest as Physician Kwon, Yi Ik-hyeon, deposed queen Yoon's son, poisoned the Crown Prince, thus repeating history as Queen Dowager poisoned his brother, Taein, back in the day. The Queen as a shield. But what made this drama complete was the cast standing alongside her in SF9's RoWoon, Nam YoonSoo, VICTON's ByungChan, Bae YoonKyung, and Jung ChaeYeon. Other princes are being prepared for the race to be chosen as the next Crown Prince and Hwa is vary of that notion. The two break customs and protocols in order to achieve their goals, sending a message that she's not someone you should take lightly. He would like to reclaim it for his mother — and son.
The cast is quite extensive but the primary core of performers do a fantastic job of portraying these fictional historical figures with the trademark intensity of a k-drama. The eunuch was not allowed to talk about the prince, but he gave in to a mother's painful plea. Due to this, the palace was able to return to its own state. At the same time, his shoulder is exposed to rain.