The King: Eternal Monarch

User Rating

Current user rating: 86/100 (10775 votes)

You need to enable JavaScript to vote

Profile

Drama: The King: Eternal Monarch
Revised romanization: The King: Youngwonui Gunjoo
Hangul: 더 킹: 영원의 군주
Director: Baek Sang-Hoon, Jung Ji-Hyun
Writer: Kim Eun-Sook
Network: SBS
Episodes: 16
Release Date: April 17 - June 12, 2020
Runtime: Friday & Saturday 22:00
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

In 1994, the Kingdom of Corea encounters severe upheaval. The King (Kwon Yool) is murdered by his brother Lee Lim (Lee Jung-Jin) and the King's son Lee Gon (Jeong Hyun-Jun) is stabbed in the neck, but he survives. The murderous Lee Lim seeks to possess the Manpasikjeok, which is legendary flute that holds supernatural powers. After a mysterious figure appears with a gun, Lee Lim slips away with only half of the now broken flute. The young Lee Gon holds onto a police badge he grabbed from the mysterious figure. The next day, Lee Goon is appointed the next ruler of the Kingdom of Corea.

25 years later, in the autumn of 2019, King Lee Gon (Lee Min-Ho) governs the Kingdom of Corea as its benevolent leader. He is still haunted by what happened when he was a child and the mystery behind the police badge left by his savior. The police badge he held was issued on November 11, 2019 for Lieutenant Jeong Tae-Eul.

Autumn 2019, in the Republic of Korea, Jeong Tae-Eul (Kim Go-Eun) is a detective in the Violent Crimes Division at the Seoul Jongo Police Station. She is working undercover to takedown the operator of an illegal online gambling operation.

Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Corea, King Lee Gon chases after someone that is dressed like a rabbit with a clock. King Lee Gon has a feeling that the person dressed like a rabbit may be his mysterious savior from 25 years earlier. King Lee Gon mounts his horse Maximus and enters the forest. Soon, he crosses over from the Kingdom of Corea into the parallel world of the Republic of Korea. King Lee Gon finally meets Detective Jeong Tae-Eul.

Notes

"The King: Eternal Monarch" takes over the SBS Fridays & Saturdays 22:00 time slot previously occupied by "Hyena" and followed by "Backstreet Rookie" on June 19, 2020.
"The King: Monarch of Eternity" is Lee Min-Ho's first acting role since he was discharged from the South Korean military on April 25, 2019.
Lee Min-Ho & screenwriter Kim Eun-Sook previously worked together in 2013 SBS drama series "The Heirs."
Director Baek Sang-Hoon and screenwriter Kim Eun-Sook previously worked together in 2016 KBS2 drama series "Descendants of the Sun."
Actress Kim Go-Eun screenwriter Kim Eun-Sook previously worked together in 2016 tvN drama series "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God."
First still images of Lee Min-Ho in "The King: Monarch of Eternity."
Two main posters for SBS drama series “The King: Eternal Monarch.”
Still images of first meeting between Lee Gon (Lee Min-Ho) and Jung Tae-Eul (Kim Go-Eun).
Still images of Lee Min-Ho, Kim Go-Eun, and Woo Do-Hwan in “The King: Eternal Monarch.”
Filming for "The King: Eternal Monarch" began October, 2019 and finished May, 28, 2020.

Cast



Lee Min-Ho	Kim Go-Eun
Lee Gon	Jeong Tae-Eul

Kingdom of Corea

(Corea) Royal Guards



Woo Do-Hwan	Lee Hong-Nae	Hwang Se-On	Kang Hong-Suk
Jo Young	Seok Ho-Pil	Park In-Young	Jang Mi-Reuk (ep.13)

(Corea) Royal Palace



Kim Young-Ok	Kim Yong-Ji	Jeon Mu-Song	Baek Hyun-Joo
Noh Ok-Nam	Myung Seung-A	Lee Jong-In	Secretary Mo



Son Kyoung-Won	Hwang Young-Hee	Ha Seung-Ri	Ryu Sung-Rok	Shin Hyun Jong
Lee Seung-Heon	Park Suk-Jin / Min Seon-Yeong	palace security guard (ep.1,4,7)	Tailor Park Kyu-Bong	Horse Doctor Lee Jung-Hoon (ep.5,7,9)



Lee Seung-Hoon	Park Ki-Sun	Yang Ji-Soo	Jeong Ha-Dam
doctor	painter (ep.6)	Jo Young's uncle (ep.6-7,10)	Yu Jeong-Hwa (ep.7)

(Corea) Royal Palace: Past



Kwon Yool	Jeong Hyun-Jun	Jung Si-Yul	Kim Woo-Jin
Lee Ho (ep.1,4,14)	Lee Gon (child)	Jo Young (child)	Lee Seung-Heon (young) (ep.14)

(Corea) Prime Minister's group



Jung Eun-Chae	Lee Hwang-Eui	Kang Ki-Doong	Kim Jung-Young	Park Ji-Yeon
Koo Seo-Ryeong	Koo Seo-Ryeong's advisor	Secretary Kim	Kim Seong-Ae	Park Ji-Young



Jang Hae-Min	Lee Yoon-Jae	Tae In-Ho	Tae In-Ho
Prime Minister's staff	Prime Minister's cabinet official (ep.4,6)	Chairman Choe Min-Heon (ep.9-10)	Koo Seo-Ryeong (teen) (ep.16)

(Corea) Lee Lim's group



Lee Hae-Young	Kim Go-Eun	Bae Sung-Il	Seo Dong-Gab	Lee Ye-Won
Yoo Kyung-Moo	Luna	Kim Gi-Hwan	man travels to Republic of Korea (ep.7)	Luna (child) (ep.16)

(Corea) Lee Lim's Group: Past



Lee Jung-Jin	Yoon Joo-Man	Moon Woo-Jin
Lee Lim	Yoo Kyung-Moo (young) (ep.1,11)	Kang Hyun-Min (young) (ep.7-16)

(Corea) Others



Park Hoon	Kim Bo-Min	Choi Moo-In	Kim Wook	Joo Ye-Rim
Jo Young's father	yoyo boy	Detective Kang Jun-Hyeok	Choi Nam-Jin (ep.1,4,16)	Min-Ji (ep.1)



Kim Ki-Moo	Ko Dong-Ok	Jeon No-Min	Park Won-Sang	Heo Dong-Won
gang boss (ep.1-2,6)	gangster (ep.1-2,5)	Choi Gi-Taek (ep.4,6)	detective (ep.5)	detective (ep.5)



Ha Seung-Youn	Moon Hak-Jin	Lee Yoon-Sang	Sung Chan-Ho	Park Yong
train booking clerk (ep.5)	man with Lee Jong-In (ep.6)	government official (ep.6)	Deputy Prime Minister (ep.6,13)	military official (ep.6)



Garrison Keener	Bae Bo-Ram	Min Eung-Sik	Kim Seung-Tae	Kang Moon-Kyung
BDC anchorman (ep.6)	reporter (ep.10)	government official (ep.10,12)	government official (ep.10,12)	government official (ep.10,12)



Kim Sang-Il	Park Jung-Eon	An Si-Ha	Lee Se-Rang	Seo Woo-Jin
Big Data Lab manager (ep.12)	restaurant manager (ep.12)	NFS Kim Ju-Hyeon (ep.13)	masseuse (ep.13)	Secretary Mo's son (ep.16)

Republic of Korea

(Korea) Social Service

Woo Do-Hwan

Jo Eun-Sup

(Korea) Seoul Jongo Police



Kim Kyung-Nam	Park Won-Sang	Heo Dong-Won	Kang Hong-Suk	Song Sang-Eun
Kang Shin-Jae	Park Moon-Sik	Detective Shim	Michael Jang	Gyeong-Ran



Hong Ye-Ji	Park Ki-Duk	Kim Sung-Gon	Woo Ji-Hyun
Yoon Bo-Young (ep.3)	Lieutenant Park (ep.3-4)	detective (ep.4)	rookie (ep.16)

(Korea) Jeong Tae-Eul's group



Jeon Bae-Su	Kim Yong-Ji	Kim Si-Woo
Jeong Do-In	Myung Na-Ri	Jeong Tae-Eul (child)

(Korea) Jo Eun-Sup's family



Lee Ji-Hyun	Seol Woo-Hyung	Jung Ye-Na
Jo Eun-Sup's mom (ep.10)	Jo Eun-Woo	Jo Eun-Bi

(Korea) Kang Shin-Jae's group



Hwang Young-Hee	Sojin	Kim Dong-Gyun
Min Hwa-Yeon	Jo Hae-In	Kang Shin-Jae's father (ep.14)

(Korea) Lee Lim's Group



Seo Jung-Yeon	Lee Hae-Young	Kim Min-Song	Yang Jo-A	Kim Jong-Tae
Song Jeong-Hye	Lee Lim's assistant	Lee Lim's assistant 2	Ms. Baek	Lee Sang-Do



Park Ji-Yeon	Ha Seung-Ri	Kim Gui-Seon	Seo Dong-Gab
pregnant woman	Jang Yeon-Ji (ep.7-11,16)	Park Mun-Haeng (ep.7)	Park Byeong-U (ep.7)

(Korea) Lee Lim's Group: Past



Kwon Yool	Lee Jung-Jin	Jeong Hyun-Jun	Ko Eun-Min
Song Jeong-Hye's husband (ep.1)	Lee Seong-Jae (ep.1)	Lee Ji-Hun (ep.1)	Song Jeong-Hye (young) (ep.1-2,16)

(Korea) Others



An Si-Ha	Baek Seung-Chul	Heo Jae-Ho	Choi Gyo-Sik	Yoon Sung-Woo
NFS Kim Hee-Joo	apt. security guard (ep.1)	Kim Bok-Man (ep.1-2)	jeweler (ep.2)	Myeong-Ho (ep.2)



Seo Jang-Hyun	Cha Sung-Je	Lee Hye-Ra	Ahn Jung-Ho	Yang Hyun-Min
birthday party boy (ep.2)	birthday party boy (ep.2)	Park Soo-Yeon (ep.2)	arrested criminal (ep.3)	gambling boss (ep.3-4,9)



Lee Ho-Cheol	Song Hoon	Jo Jae-Yun	Kim Wook	Moon Dong-Hyeok
gang boss (ep.3,8)	photographer (ep.4)	arcade worker (ep.5,7)	bully high school student (ep.6,16)	Park Jung-Gu (ep.7-8)



Chun Jung-Ha	An Seok-Hyun	Lee Jae-Woo
Yangsun Care Center manager (ep.8,13)	ice cream shop boy (ep.8)	cemetary employee (ep.11)

Parallel Worlds



Kim Go-Eun	Kim Go-Eun	Kim Go-Eun	Kim Go-Eun	Jang Ha-Ran
pilot (ep.16)	Jeong Eun-Kyeong (ep.16)	Jeong Tae-Ra (ep.16)	Jeong Hyo-Jin (ep.16)	Jeong Hyo-Jin's mother (ep.16)

Additional Cast Members:

Choi Woo-Sung - Kim Ki-Won
Yoo In-Hyuk - royal guard
Kim Sung-Gon - detective (ep.4)
Na Seok-Min - royal guard (ep.14)
Kim Su-Ol - bakery part-time worker
Jung Se-Hyun - part-time worker
Park Young-Bin
Park Jun-Hyuk
Kim Tae-Hwan
Han Seung-Do
Park Ji-Won
Lee Seung-Joon
Lee Jeong-Chan
Kang Joo-Hee
Kim Joo-Eun

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2020-04-17	1	10.1% (7th)	11.4% (5th)
2020-04-17	1	11.4% (4th)	12.9% (4th)
2020-04-18	2	8.4% (7th)	9.7% (5th)
2020-04-18	2	11.6% (3rd)	12.9% (3rd)
2020-04-24	3	7.8% (11th)	8.2% (12th)
2020-04-24	3	9.0% (7th)	9.4% (5th)
2020-04-25	4	8.0% (9th)	8.8% (6th)
2020-04-25	4	9.7% (4th)	10.1% (4th)
2020-05-01	5	7.6% (11th)	8.2% (6th)
2020-05-01	5	8.6% (6th)	9.3% (4th)
2020-05-02	6	7.4% (8th)	7.9% (6th)
2020-05-02	6	10.3% (4th)	10.5% (3rd)
2020-05-08	7	7.0% (11th)	7.3% (10th)
2020-05-08	7	8.1% (7th)	8.7% (7th)
2020-05-09	8	6.1% (17th)	6.8% (13th)
2020-05-09	8	8.1% (9th)	8.5% (5th)
2020-05-15	9	5.8% (17th)	6.3% (15th)
2020-05-15	9	6.3% (14th)	7.0% (13th)
2020-05-16	10	6.4% (16th)	7.3% (10th)
2020-05-16	10	7.8% (8th)	8.7% (5th)
2020-05-22	11	5.2% (20th)	5.6% (19th)
2020-05-22	11	6.6% (12th)	6.8% (11th)
2020-05-23	12	6.1% (15th)	6.6% (13th)
2020-05-23	12	8.1% (6th)	8.5% (5th)
2020-05-30	13	5.6%	-
2020-05-30	13	7.7% (8th)	8.2% (8th)
2020-06-05	14	5.7% (15th)	6.5% (12th)
2020-06-05	14	6.7% (11th)	7.5% (10th)
2020-06-06	15	5.9% (16th)	6.8% (11th)
2020-06-06	15	8.1% (7th)	8.5% (7th)
2020-06-12	16	5.8% (14th)	6.2% (12th)
2020-06-12	16	8.1% (8th)	8.7% (6th)

Source: AGB Nielson

NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 TV programs (including news, sports, variety, etc.) for that specific day according to AGB Nielson.

Awards

2020 SBS Drama Awards - December 31, 2020
- Best Actor (Lee Min-Ho)

Comments

suasoeseo Mar 26 2024 10:29 pm just recently rewatch this, and man my first time really didn't do it justice. When I first watch it back when it was premiering, it felt meh and nothing seems special about it, be it the cast, the plot, the somewhat confusing plot. But 3 days ago when I started rewatching it, man this drama is truly a fantastic gem, I honestly binge watch this for 3 whole days and I truly feel sad when it ends. the MC has a bittersweet chemistry, Lee Min-Ho really feels regal playing His Majesty, especially in the scenes when he laughs, and Kim Go-Eun shows her amazing versatility as multiple character in this. the storytelling is mesmerizing, perhaps one of the best drama whose able to adapt a modern royal settings in modern Korea, makes one somewhat rooting for Korea unification (I know, a very weird turn, but that's that)

this drama is good, worth the praises it deprived 3 years ago, and if anyone has been contemplating about this drama, I suggest you give it a chance, you won't regret it.

Byutimi Mar 10 2024 8:58 am He fell first then she fell harder .. The irreplaceable actor and actress, they are born to play their roles ..

yannauh Feb 20 2024 3:06 am I decided to finally watch after contemplating it for a reallyyy long time. This was trending during the pandemic, and at that time, I thought it was too overrated since the main character is Lee Min Ho. To be honest, it wasn't as Boring as I expected. I think, people just exaggerated some bits. I really liked the concepttt, though it gets confusing and slow at times...

At first, I was confused with the romance between the leads because from what I heard, they don't have the chemistry. But for me, they do have it, maybe their story was just too rushed, and that's why the chemistry wasn't that apparent, making it look awkward. (Frankly, I think I've seen much worse pairings with cringy chemistry.)

What I loved was that Woo Do Hwan stole the show lmao. He really is one of the best actors. The two characters he played were so endearing and funny at the same time. I couldn't stop laughing and giggling whenever he came on the screen. I was just kind of disappointed with the really short snippets of his love line with Kim Yong Ji tho.

I think Granny Young Ok also stole the show, she was so cuuuutee. I wasn't expecting the plot twist about her real identity, to be honest.

All in all, I think this was one of the many K-drama's I truly enjoyed watching. (Shh, no one can ruin it for me!)

sgt_doom Dec 24 2023 1:41 pm Episode 11: "Protect her! She is the future queen of the Kingdom of Corea!"

This was a genuine Tour de Force — a serious epic classic — fantastic cast and script — — my only criticism takes place in Episode 11, one of the best of all episodes, but they had to include the scene where King Gon, after effecting the rescue of his future queen, insanely shoots the remaining two rounds in her gun, and then throws the revolver in the distance in an idiotic, unmasculine, girly–guy manner!

The same gun she had just used to save her life by gunning down a gang of evil kidnapping traitors to the Crown!

Otherwise, a colossal series.

sgt_doom Dec 21 2023 1:38 pm I thought the writer, Ms. Kim, did a fantastic job on this – not so much fantasy or SF as an ethereal drama, possessing a strong ethereal quality to it, although one could possibly describe it as a modern Swords & Sorcery drama series?!

All her other work has also been enjoyable and some real blockbusters!

sgt_doom Dec 20 2023 10:48 pm @Thea is exactly right and on target, the critics are all wet and Min–Ho has a natural regal bearing — probably why he was so perfect in City Hunter!

Enjoyed this! Excellent script!

miaka Nov 26 2023 8:47 pm I finally decided to watch this drama after being reluctant due to its mixed reviews. I'm a fan of kdramas and watched a lot like hundreds, so i always make comparisons whenever i finished watching one. Unfortunately, i did not enjoy this one, i just finished it out of curiosity as to how it would end.

This one lacks depth, poor execution, too many unneccessary scenes that made it seem complicated, the romance between the leads developed so fast, there is no spark or chemistry that one ussually feels when watching romantic scenes. I cannot believe that the writer of this drama is also the writer of the goblin which is waaay better than this one. I like lee min ho and kim go eun but i cannot give a good rating for this drama, its really below average honestly. Even the ending is ridiculous, in some dramas that i've watched, the ending would make up for episodes that didnt make sense but for this one, it feels like the writers just want it to be happy ending and did not think of better way to do it. Thanks to woo do hwan, scenes with him made me enjoy some partnof this drama. Sorry but will not recommend this one.

Me Sep 01 2023 1:19 am Boring, couldn't connect with the characters, the plot was a huge mess and confusing. No chemistry between the main characters

Yana Jul 16 2023 9:08 am Another example of a korean drama with a unique and cool concept but the execution is terrible and it feels like the director is unsure on how to keep the story going.

The writing was really terrible that after two episodes I gave up and didn't care anymore about what the characters were saying. I wish the writers could have exerted more effort into the drama since Lee Min Ho, a really great actor, is leading it.

Thea Jun 19 2023 11:45 am I really love this drama has watched it 3 times already, love how the actors/actress do the double acting of their charcaters in the other world and universes, especially Woo Do Hwan it shows his funny side and his serious side.

Eleanor Norman Jun 16 2023 9:06 am Hello makers of The King Eternal Monarch. Will you please translate The King into English. I love watching your movies and can’t get enough of your cast. I so want to watch this entire series without having to read while watching.

Thank you in advance, your fan, Eleanor

Female_human Apr 14 2023 12:05 am I've watched it 3 times to grasp it. The first time I watch it was very confusing and quite annoying since it was hard to differentiate the scene between one world and another. The second time I watch it I get much more information that I'd missed from the earlier episodes.

I believe that if they arranged the scenes in another way than now, the audience can grasp the story better. Because it's a jumbled mess. 5/10

What I like about this drama is probably the colour tone, props, and locations they use are very pleasing to my eyes.

Leila Dec 29 2022 10:08 am OMG in love with this series ? can't get over it... It's so so so good I love everything in it ...All the cast was so talented...Go Eun was amazing, Do Hwan, Kyung Nam and of course Lee Jung Jin were unbelievable...but I'm in love more in Lee Min Ho's great acting... He was so creative and incroyable and he did an amazing character with an amazing acting ... Good job

Veronica Oct 11 2022 9:05 am The plot was very confusing but not interesting, and the cast have no chemistry with one another. I think the rating would have been a lot lower if not for it being starred by the super popular Lee Min Ho who has the most followers (35+millions) on IG.

Hoho Sep 15 2022 6:34 pm Didn't catch the drama on real time but saw many people putting down the first ep. Took a look at the promotional film and I almost fall off the chair at how bad the cgi was. It was so horrible in quality it's practically cheesy and after many years that scene still stick in my mind. Not surprisingly it's not worth the time to watch. If one can't even put an average quality scene into the promo trailer of course it says a lot of the total production.

SG Pup 1722 Jul 01 2022 8:06 am Finished watching on Netflix. I feel the series started off well and flattened out in the middle, and got weaker towards the end. In fact, this is one of those Korean series where the final episode felt as if it could have been compressed to end the series at one episode earlier, it was draggy and felt like the scriptwriter was putting together separate scenes just to fill up the episode.

It’s a worthwhile watch though, though I found it slightly confusing at times because Lee Lim (the traitor) brought people from one world to another or switched their places. There’s lots of screen time for Lee Min-Ho and Kim Go-Eun together which is great for their fans, but it’s at the expense of the supporting storyline, but that’s just my personal view and other viewers could be totally happy with it,

Pavithra May 29 2022 10:39 pm One of the best series i don't mind the plotholes i loved watching Lee min Ho and he did a great job and incredible performance by everyone i just completed 16 epi in 3 days couldn't wait to finish it and will continue to watch till his next series just loved it. Its like watching some super hero story great work.

julius06 May 24 2022 3:23 pm no matter how handsome LMH is in this drama it didn't save how poorly the story was done. 6/10

Rubic May 20 2022 3:13 pm Wow. What a cool drama. Similar to my favorite German TV series Dark. This drama is a piece product. Incredible mix of genres. Explodes your brain.

Assoli May 20 2022 3:04 pm The King: eternal monarch?. Awesome science fiction. Wormholes, multiverse, Euler's number, Korean legends and literature. and a beautiful love story from which the heart beats faster. One of the most unusual dramas that I've seen.

aniniya Apr 14 2022 2:01 pm One of the worst kdrama I've ever seen.

Marsha Mar 06 2022 12:04 pm Sat down to watch this for Lee Minho but damn, this one has so many scientific plotholes ? And no, stop with the "you're not smart enough to get this" cause I'm a physics major and this is Not It. The potential of a great cast is totally wasted on this mediocre script.

sgt_doom Feb 20 2022 2:08 pm Loved this and agree it is a Masterpiece --- loved the script, love the dialogue, loved the characters, loved the plot, loved everything about this!!!

Lee Min–Ho was perfectly cast as he has a naturally regal bearing and presence --- were I to choose a king, it would be him (although am anti–royals by nature)!!!

Jenny Feb 06 2022 2:32 pm Loved it! Haven’t watched Lee Minho since BOF but omg, loved TKEM so much that I’m now obsessed with watching everything with the king of Hallyu wave. Who doesn’t love a fairytale and then add fantasy and Lee Minho…awesome! He’s so regal, handsome, charming and truly believeable as a King. Great acting by all.

leila Feb 06 2022 3:59 am Wow, just finish 16 episodes in 3 days. Overall it's not that confusing but the way the writer executes the plot is so... unecessarily complicated. And lots of plothole for a timeline messing kind of movies. All episodes before the time travelling kinda makes sense, at least in the way viewers can comprehend. But after that is just a huge mess, breaking all kinds of time principle that viewers are trying to understand. All objects or persons related to the world switch all disappear, even policer Sin Jae but our 2 main characters still remain the same and probably have 2 parallel memories inside their heads - which they meet and which they never meet, since 2 new timelines were formed the moment Lee Gon killed Lee Lim in the forest. It raises so many questions that are impossible to answer at the same time and the writer seems to be aware of that also, so she just decides to make it a complete... fairytale for episode 16. I'd prefer if it's an open ending more tbh, with both new Lee Gon and Tae Eul have no recollections of each other and they meet for the first time in the new timeline where no problematic uncle pops up and write their own story again. It may sound weird but for me that's the most suitable solution, given this time travel genre. The way 2 main characters are absolute exception of the whole matrix and spend time together between 2 worlds with (a lot of) different sets of memories is just... an attempt of making everything fairytale, which is the easiest way and lazy writing for me.

DAVE DANIELS Jan 26 2022 5:55 pm Here I come months after the entries here now that i have become so obsessed with KDrama. I just saw Inspector Koo, waiting anxiously to see if that one comes back for a Season 2. Loved all the actors and the story, but I fell head over heels for the adorable serial killer, Kim Hye-Jun. I think she as good, if not better, than the beautiful psychophatic assasin Jodie Comer in Killing Eve. Of course having a great lead actress in both KE and IK helps along with the cast, But this is about Eternal Monarch, Damn I'm going to have to watch all 16 of those glorious, confusing, extremely well-acted, beautifully filmed, extraordinarily picked scene picks all over again. Probably several times, just like IK and a few others. I have a burning desire to make one comment though, a criticism not only of the story, but also of how the character was commented on in the Wiki. Kim (all these Kims, both genders, i know, I know, Korean names take work for this old Chicago Midwesterner to figure out). about Luna, Jeong Tea-Eul's doppelganger. Her character should have been developed further; for example the mirror image scene in ep 14 or 15 (see I have to see it again) of the two sides of the sy/fy coin were sitting facing each other to have a heart to heart discussion. Would have loved that developed a lot more, 3 or 4 minutes would have been good guys. Anyway, I love down on their luck characters, and Luna was not a bad character even though she poisoned LG and stabbed JTE, at the behest I'm sure of Lee Lim, in exchange for everything she never got but could get only if... But she didn't. She clearly made a conscious decision. Know what convinces me? Stealing money right under Lee Lim's nose, while he's looking, in shock I think, then waving it right in the camera, mocking his evil ass. I loved KHS in love but Luna, bad girl was my girl (By the way he is a Great actor,, hate him madly -:) I think the writer was having fun with Luna. She came out okay in the scheme of things becoming JTE's doppelganger in Corea. Man guys what about a multi-world--Korea, Corea serial killer (I have just the candidate actress) with the two Jeong's having to solve it while dealing with ll the issues these two strong-willed women would have before even getting into how volatile they would be having Kim Hye-Jun playing an even more devious multi-dimensional killer than she did in Koo, God I'd have a diabetic faint!. If it's done I want my piece (lol). Anyway my two won.

Rima Jan 01 2022 2:51 pm I watched this drama for a second time! Still i think it is a Masterpiece!! 10/10! An exceptional drama! I really enjoyed again every second of it! Great story, beautiful music, a great chemistry between the leads! Great acting of all the characters! Again true… For the ones watching it the first time: the first episodes may be confusing with the going back and forth between the 2 worlds, but bite thru it and you will enjoy the amazing story! Lee Min Ho i adore him in every way, i became a huge fan of him but also Woo Do Hwan, Kim Go Eun and Kim Kyung Nam deserve to be mentioned. All a stunning performance, bravo, well done! I am sure i will be watching this drama again, i can only highly recommend it. It is really a masterpiece!!

Michael Palo Dec 30 2021 4:19 pm Just rewatched a second time after seeing this amazing show when it first came out and I’m ready to watch it again any time! It disappointed me to learn that this drama wasn’t received well in Korea, but I heard that was due largely to complaints about excessive product placement. I find it to be an exceptionally well-written series and can’t get enough of it. My only regret with this show is that it ended too soon. I would love to see a continuation of the story, but I appreciate the way it was written to end on a high note with ample resolution for many of the supporting characters as well as the main characters. Acting was superb and all cast and crew can be proud of a job well done! It’s nice to see a show with depth and substance with such an engaging plot and enjoyable characters. I hope more people come to appreciate this program over time. It’s truly exceptional work! Very charming!

Lanny Dec 02 2021 7:03 am A very confusing drama, not recommended.

xenon Nov 24 2021 7:30 am I forgot how many times I’ve rewatched this drama. I absolutely love it ?

joe_blobb Nov 15 2021 6:09 am That drama was a struggle to watch because it was often very difficult to see who was who in which dimension. In addition, after the 6th episode I skipped all scenes with the king because his arrogance was simply unbearable. In the other dimension he's just a simple person, so it was annoying af.

Carmella Mojahedi Nov 12 2021 3:20 am Great story I liked all the actors especially Woo Do-Hwan.

Ekayanthi Oct 26 2021 6:06 am The complicated drama ever, I tried to understand how the plot story would be, but I stopped to watch on ep 9

Lee min ho Oct 14 2021 3:21 pm This drama wow

kiki Oct 08 2021 9:42 am this drama is not for eveyone, and it might irk viewers cuz the number of characters and just remembering their faces and names is a headache but it's worth the watch. And Jung Eun Chae, wish she could get a leading role too in the future

Kdrama fan Oct 04 2021 6:19 am Woo Do Hwan should have gotten the best supporting actor or something, not LMH. LMH's acting is so stiff here.

Kdrama fan Oct 03 2021 12:19 pm Spoiler:

So only the lead couple and Jo Young retained the memories even though the history is changed as lee lim is killed by adult Lee Gon in year 1994?

Kdrama fan Oct 02 2021 1:06 pm As there is parallel worlds and a number of characters do have thiee own doppelganger in the other parallel world and killing of the other counterpart and replacing that person it's best to concentrate on who is who and who originated from the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of corea.

Kdrama fan Oct 02 2021 1:03 pm Woo Do Hwan has stolen the limelight for this show by his interestingly acting in his two diverse characters. Find myself watching continuing with this drama becos of him and not the lead couple. LMH acting is as average as ever. Same as lead gal. I mean there is nothing outstanding about them and nothing challenging to act for their characters. The intrigue plot and Woo Do Hwan's dual roles kept me going on for this drama.

Bubbles Sep 30 2021 3:08 am Honestly if the male lead was someone else this drama could have been saved Lee min ho is overrated there’s better actors out there. The rest of the cast was amazing tho

lulux Sep 14 2021 12:29 am 10/10

the best drama, with complicated plot but sooo interesting if you can connect the chain of clue. Best chemistry, and best visual to watch :D :D like this so much

T Sep 09 2021 12:45 pm Had to admit this movies is below my expectations. I don't find the chemistry between ML & FL like everyone keep talking about. There is some plot holes and weird plot. Also those romantic scene really cringe for me.

The only thing that I keep continue watching is because of the bodyguard and his alternate self. People keep saying KGE being the badass FL but I don't think so. Her character in this drama not like in Goblin. And I like her in Goblin more than this.

Rating: 6/10

Chip Croft Sep 02 2021 6:36 am This should have been an 8 episode series. Too complicated to follow so many characters in different time dimensions with the writers not helping much as a guide. The acting was first rate but keep wanting it to end!

underrated gems Sep 01 2021 11:41 pm 7/10

Jade Aug 17 2021 5:58 pm It could have been great... too many plot holes and the execution was sloppy. The director compromised uniformity and flow for theatrics. This drama could have been great, but there were just too many little things that made it feel "gimicky" and cheesy. Like a cheap soap opera. Good story, wrong director.

Very unfortunate because the cast is brilliant.

Rima Aug 08 2021 4:06 am 10/10, WOW, what a masterpiece these series!! I loved it a lot. I will definitely watch it a second time. Not a single second being bored. A strong, fascinating story and top acting of all the characters. I admit the beginning needs your attention, it is a little tough, many names to remember, the going back and forth to the two worlds is sometimes confusing but once you get the story, it is amazing. The last episodes unravel all and the story becomes totally clear. Powerful acting of the goodlooking Woo Do Hwan, one of my favourites and Kim Young Ok, welldone! And the leads, Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun, what can i say! Both powerful acting, chemistry, really perfect performance. Was the first time i watched Lee Min Hon and what a charismatic actor! Blown away by his looks and acting skills. I can say he is now on my favourite list of actors. I hope i get to see more of him. The top actor Hyun Bin has found a competitor. You are all taken away with the series CLOY, this one too is TOP and really worthwhile to watch! I hope this masterpiece will soon get rated by at least 95%. Bite through the first episodes to get the story and you will enjoy it!

ym Jul 20 2021 8:44 am I had watched this drama twice. Lovely story and great acting. Story is nicely linked. Lee Min-Ho and Kim Go-Eun are well matched. They showed their feelings very naturally and comfortable with each other. Bravo to all casts and crews!

Sami Jul 16 2021 1:35 am I’ve been in search of another Kdrama that can be as good as CLOY. I would say this drama has come close! I don’t understand others’ negative reviews about the drama!!! I am probably not seeing what they’re seeing but to me, this drama has the romance, the suspense, action, comedy, sci-fi! The drama had a lot of my emotions involved. It had me laughing, had me thinking trying to make sense of the plots, had my brain working trying to calculate the years and time and determining whether some scenes are in 1994 or 2019 and the drama has gotten plenty of tears out of me, especially episodes 14 & 15! I enjoyed watching the chemistry between Lee Gon and Tae-Gul and the affections they showed each other. Showed how much they genuinely cared and loved each other! To me, this drama got my 2 thumbs up and I now have a new Kdrama crush. Move over Hyun Bin! Hello Lee Min Ho!

rie Jul 15 2021 7:18 am i only watched for kim go eun and tbh i liked it, the story would be confusing throughout the whole show but i like the thrill of analysing the plot where atleast the pieces fit and with too predictable ones i end up dropping halfway but since this was not the type to go through anyone's head easily i ended up finishing it like that while trying to understand wtvr was happening

Park WP Jul 14 2021 10:24 pm First drama I was not able to finish and I've watched probably a hundred. Not this. I get the sense writer Kim casts actors whom she personally likes, not who actually fits the roles she has written. Auditions are there for a reason. Better actors could have made this much better. Goblin had plot holes too.

Mae Jul 12 2021 10:05 pm Woo Dohwan carried the whole show ?

Rachel Jul 03 2021 11:32 pm Worst Korean drama I’ve watched recently. The best actors were not the leads, they were Jo Young and senior lady of the court. Confusing plot didn’t make sense. Boring cinematography, no chemistry - the list goes on. Waste of time.

Marva Jun 25 2021 12:51 pm Love LMH but not the drama, it was annoying

Hime Jun 20 2021 12:57 am Just wanna say that King Lee Gon is actually based on the real existing Imperial family of Korea. If you search about crown prince Andrew Lee, you can find they are quite similar. Very progressive and technological oriented. If only Joseon dynasty never ended he would be the real king of Kingdom of Corea.

am i confused Jun 07 2021 11:21 am would say that the vibe and chemistry in this drama is pretty good. but just a random thought: lee gon couldn't probably have grown up. simply becos the one saving him from getting killed as a child is the grown up version of himself. anyone but lee gon can save lee gon's younger self.

Fou Jun 05 2021 8:18 pm Since this drama i feel like parallel universe is a real thing hahaha i can't with my mind ;;

nn May 26 2021 7:04 pm its kinda confused for some first episod but its so good until the end, i really cry so much on episode 14 to 15, its worth to watch and definitely one of my top 10 fav k-drama all the time.

Omolara May 04 2021 5:15 pm I really like the movie I don't even know what to say I will just say I love it

Doris J Unap Apr 27 2021 11:48 pm Enjoyed the intrigue. Actor Lee Min-Ho is so strikingly handsome and a joy to watch. His Grandmother (Kim Young-Ok) was regal, firm and so loving to the King. Actor Wood Do-Hwan was fantastic and played both roles splendidly. All the characters were believe able.

I am now a huge fan of actor Lee Min-Ho. Look forward to watching him in other movies.

He is believable as the King. His co star is lovely.

SeokhwaL Apr 25 2021 4:18 pm Wood Do-Hwan was splendid and completely overshadowed the male lead with his charisma and impeccable acting. The man is swoon worthy and should get more main lead roles .

sarah Apr 22 2021 2:02 am lee gon is so arrogant and annoying

Hellooo Apr 20 2021 5:21 pm One of my most favourite dramas. Amazing storyline and every single actor peformed. especially woo do hwan as he played 2 characters`

Sofa Apr 18 2021 4:09 am The first kdrama I have seen. And it will definitely stay my number one. The storyline and the chemistry between the characters and actors were amazing. Not to mention the scenes in which Woo Do-Hwan had to play two to three characters at once!

Ma-ri Apr 15 2021 2:39 am Lee min ho is a radiant ..every drama of him makes me wanna crave for his visuals..tkem is ok for me i have.the first 4 eps are slow but later on it hooked me and wanted to watch more and more...he cries like a baby

nande Apr 13 2021 9:54 pm i love this drama so much.It has such a good story and forever will be my number one.

Nixx Apr 10 2021 6:00 pm Amazing drama only watching a year after it's release but I am glad last I fee like it was scheduled at the wrong time as popular drama crashing landing on you and its okay not to be okay is airing.

I love it woo do hwan stole the drama for me. Love lee min ho comeback scene. Tip the drama starts from the ending to the beginning.

The only thing that annoyed is that the drama had too much product placement which was really cringe and didn't fit the scene sometimes.

Aya Apr 07 2021 1:31 pm I finally managed to finish this drama.

Obviously there are good and bad things to say about this drama as with many others.

One of the good things was the production. It looks well made. The scenes are beautiful. The sets are beautiful. It's a very pretty looking drama.

Another good thing was the cast. With the exception of Lee Min Ho, I think everyone did an amazing job.

The thing that attracted me was of course the premise. I think that was very interesting.

The bad thing is it's very inconsistent and doesn't seem to follow its own logic. The drama is very slow for the first 11 episodes. Things finally start to pick up and get interesting in episode 12, but then starting from episode 14 plot holes start to pile up. Many seem to feel that the plot is complicated, but it's not. It's just full of plot holes, that's all. It's fairly easy to follow, but if you want to enjoy it, I'd advise not to think too much or you'll just get mad at plot holes that could have easily been taken care of. I think most dramas that involve parallel universes or time travel ultimately encounter this problem where they start creating plot holes, because the drama doesn't follow its own rules.

Another bad thing, and that's just my opinion was the casting of Lee Min Ho. He can't carry this type of drama. He looks the part, but misses the charisma to pull off this role. His acting is very boring too. Again, this is a personal opinion, I'm sure there will be people who enjoyed his performance.

Another thing that bothered me were the obvious product placements. I would be fine if they just showed the products in the background or something, but they just went too far in this drama by pretty much shooting commercials for multiple products. It looked embarrassing and uncomfortable for the actors and totally took me out of the story.

All in all, I enjoyed it. I would have liked it to be a bit more fast paced, but it's definitely worth a watch.

Kompi Apr 04 2021 2:41 am Bad ending -_-

Raquel Delman Mar 26 2021 2:14 pm I’m surprised about some negative comments I read below about The King Eternal Monarch and how complicated the plot was. In my opinion, the plot was easy to follow because we, the audience, learned about the chain of connected events, facts and secrets through the characters themselves. With a little bit of patience, all the connecting facts were disclosed by either the leading characters and /or the supporting ones. If you plan to watch this show, just sit back and enjoy it. The characters are fun to watch, the settings are beautiful and the fantasy and surreal elements in the story are very entertaining. Two thumbs up for The King: Eternal Monarch.

DramaQueen Mar 23 2021 4:12 pm I mostly very much enjoyed The King. Totally loved the acting by most characters, including the main male and female lead as well as notable supporting like Kim Young Ok, who plays Ms Noh and is in her 80’s, doing just splendid acting. The story did miss a lot of opportunities especially towards the end... but it was still fun. The thing I hated was the insanely blatant product placements, that would actually stop the story to play commercials after commercials. It was so bad that every time I see one of those products, I actually feel negative towards them now.

Un modeste admirateur Mar 21 2021 5:51 am I’m rewatching "The King : Eternal Monarch" almost a year after its airing, and it’s definitely a timeless classic. I’m surprised by the many negative comments below. The plot has everything from romance to magic to science. It’s also a subtle homage to books and poetry. Lee Min-Ho offers one of the best royal impersonations since "Anna and the King". I mean, if you’re not satisfied with this drama, you might as well throw your TV out of the window: you won’t be satisfied with anything. But I will be fair and admit that, when I first watched this drama, I had to fully focus on which of the two Koreas each scene was taking place. Maybe this is what bothered some viewers or took their attention away from the production quality ? But if you watch a second time, already understanding the concept of parallel worlds, I can guarantee you that you will truly enjoy this world-class drama, and will be amazed how well it has aged.

Aya Mar 15 2021 12:36 pm I'm at episode 7 at the moment and just wanted to share some impressions before finishing the rest of the episodes.

First of all, the topic of this drama is very interesting, but I'm very surprised that a drama about a parallel universe can be so boring. The plot plods along at tortoise speed. Most of the time nothing is really happening at all. It feels like there's a lot of filler just to make the drama last for 16 episodes and to be honest it's kind of disappointing as I'm usually a fan of the writer.

Second of all, and I have noticed this for a while now, Lee Min Ho just doesn't shine. At all. He's the lead. He's supposed to be this charismatic, incredibly smart king, but somehow he was overshadowed by Woo Do Hwan, who was essentially a glorified bodyguard. Lee Min Ho is a very boring actor. I feel like even if the script is bad, a charismatic actor can still make it a fun watch, but he was not able to carry the drama.

Coming back to Woo Do Hwan, he was definitely one of the good things in this drama. He has a very natural charisma and can easily and very believably portray both the serious Young and the ray of sunshine that is Eun Sup. That's an actor who can carry a drama.

I have found Kim Go Eun overrated, after watching Goblin and being absolutely disappointed in her childish performance. I think I was even more disappointed, because I did absolutely love her performance in Cheese in the Trap. Here once again, she did a good job and I can't wait to see more of her other characters in this drama.

And the last thing I want to mention is Kim Yong Ji. She's a breath of fresh air. Much needed in this snail paced drama.

All is all, I'm going to finish this drama first before giving a final review, just to give it a fair shot. Hopefully things will start to pick up soon.

Ririn Mar 14 2021 8:50 pm Bad drama for me, I stop watching drama in ep 3

Hana Mar 13 2021 11:50 am Im so in love with this drama. But i really hope Tae Eul become the queen for Lee Gon in kingdom of corea:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

Valarie Mar 05 2021 8:49 am I am enjoying the series very much. It holds one’s attention As I follow the plot

Lourdes Mar 03 2021 12:55 pm I think that is an excellent drama, congratulations to all the staff. Hugs from Mexico

Suzy Feb 21 2021 7:20 am I think there's nothing special about this drama. The plots were too slow and a bit messed up. I blames the writer as well as the director.

mile Feb 20 2021 12:31 pm i watched the whole episode, but im sorry this is so poor written. considering writer previous drama, Mr. Sunshine and goblin, the king was just so so :(

honestly the plot is so interesting, but i think the director directing/editing the drama not in a right way, eventually so many plot hole, awkward moment, etc.

the cast too, lee minho in early episode is so stiff, the expression, and his tone voice, but in the middle he's improving. kim goeun, idk i cant feel her emotions in here, not the best acting in her filmography. woo dohwan character so funny, bring up the mood.

i just feel, this drama can be moreee amazing, they have a huge potential, but they didn't make it sadly. overall 6,5/10

nana Jan 30 2021 4:45 am Kim Go-eun and Woo Do-hwan played the roles well, i’m out of words.

Cloe Jan 26 2021 6:09 am this drama deserves more awards and let's be honest, Kim Go Eun and Woo Do Hwan deserve more recognitions for their outstanding dualities played the opposite roles.

Anne Jan 26 2021 12:22 am Was honestly underwhelmed by the script, good thing *most* of the actors are amazing so they kind of made up for it. But the delivery is just too cringe for some scenes. The plot isn't complex so it's pretty easy to grasp but it's annoying how all over the place the concepts are lmao.

Ending was so basic for characters that had years of madness. IT was so underwhelming i cant even

Writer's worst work, especially considering that she did Mr. Sunshine, The King was just a drag.

Anwyay, thanks to the director, Kim Go Eun, Kim Kyung Nam, and Woo Do Hwan for kind of saving the whole show.

kpopandgrime Jan 23 2021 4:14 pm Meant this on my last comment * definitly not for beginners as the plot is so deep and there is a lot of key points they can miss (a lot of names to remember as well).

                     **** SPOILER ALERT *****

many people are saying this was a confusing drama; however I understood all of it except that bit where Lee Gon has the laptop and it has a footage of Jeong Tae-Eul next to the Bookstore. Is that from the future as in 2022 or something eles?. been looking for the answer so can anyne elaborate on that. Thanks

Love From London

kpopandgrime Jan 23 2021 4:06 pm Woooooow ; just wooow. What an ELITE drama; out of this world. The fact that this is Lee Min Ho (LMH) first drama in 3 years and for him to kill his role just shows he was born to act. It comes so effortleslly to him and to me he has been the best actor in the world for some time (not only in South Korea). With all that praise for LMH, I must say Woo Do Hwan stole the spotlight and to play the two roles in this drama so effortlessly; he defdinetly stole my heart ( with all that charm and plus hes too handsome). DAEBAK!!!!!

The chemistry between the whole cast was amazing and I loved every episode; not a single boring episode. This is what separates great dramas from classic hits like this drama; which will be forever be remembered by me and the millions that have watched this. Ive seen a couple of comments that have been hating on the young and gorgeous queen Kim Go Eun; did u guys not see the performance she put on in this show. She was the perfect match for LMH and for me no other actress could have done a better job. shes an ELITE actress and pls stop with all the hate; she does not deserve it.

Highly recommended to Kdrama lovers but this is definitly for beginners as the plot is so deep and there is a lot of key points they can miss (a lot of names to remember as well)

Love From London

Julie Fones Dec 26 2020 11:13 am All the casts are great! I fall in love with the characters in the movie. I wish they could chosen a better ending for the two lead actor and actress. That would be nice if they have a Part 2 and I would want to see them become King and Queen of Corea. They have great chemistry together. I understand why the whole world want to see them back one more time in the movie. Please???? Pretty please ? I??

jj Dec 14 2020 4:41 am for fantasy genre, the drama is under expectation. But i think, its not the cast fault. The script and directing is.....no. But then again, there's a lot of good scenes too

Jin Ah Dec 13 2020 10:24 pm if i were to ask, i would rate this 11/10 it exceed my expectations. this drama is such a masterpiece, i don't even know if what's the best between the heiress and this the king coz they are both the best!! well i guess they have different genre and these two would shine in every gemrey they arw counted but all in all, the king: eternal monarch is well done, i just watched it in the late 2020 coz when its released ep by ep many people are saying that its a flop which is really not!!! tf. the story line, on how it arranged on how the writer,. director and actors played with this is just so accurate!! and if i were to choose for kdramas has been released this year, i will choose this over and over again, the king: eternal monarch.

Ellen p. Ib-ib Dec 06 2020 3:01 pm The king eternal monarch is so the best ever.. iloveu lee minho & kim go eun

Desy Arianthy Dec 04 2020 2:14 am I am a Lee Min Ho fan for a long time, of course I am very happy to see him back in drama. Best kdrama 2020!

chicken Nov 29 2020 3:36 pm Everyone except for the main characters were really enjoyable (to me). i don't get how the main girl suddenly liked him, I get why he would though. I really thought they were gonna do something Pm and Luna (I acyually started shipping them lmao).

Sgt_doom Nov 28 2020 5:34 am "Protect her, she is the future queen of the Kingdom of Corey! Now that's a classic of a line! One of the all-time great romances if not the best. Min ho is perfect for this role, not only that he's a superlative actor - fantastic chemistry between the two stars, but Min ho has a natural regal bearing --- perfect for this!

Suza Nov 27 2020 10:29 am It's not an usual love drama but has much more elements and mystery than just love. I love how it revolves around everybody and there's a lot to figure out on how things work. KGE, on the other hand, is an excellent actress. She got me started with this drama. her ability to control her emotions, her acting voice, facial expressions are just superb; very natural. Oh and her crying scenes!

lrt Nov 24 2020 5:49 pm Time travel seems to be the theme this year. Some people watched this twice because it's so confusing as to what world people are in. Weird awkward chemistry between the leads as Go Eun seemed intimidated. Absolutely memorized by the bamboo forest which for me was the best part of the drama. 8/10

Sigh Nov 24 2020 8:08 am What a waste..lee min ho should have a better comeback than this.tried watching but stop in episode 4 with skipping more often.

Jenny Nov 15 2020 5:56 am Personally, I would rate this kdrama a 7/10.

Overall, the concept of this kdrama is interesting however, the written storyline was unable to explore its full potential and the beginning few episodes were quite confusing as it took me a while to figure out what was actually happening. Although the graphics are amazing, the plot itself was nothing too complex and everything was quite repetitive with not many problems/conflicts arising to build suspense. Throughout this kdrama, I was expecting for it to become more thrilling and characters to develop and overcome obstacles however, the plot just circled around the king searching for the traitor in which in the end, the main problem of the kdrama was solved just within 10mins of the last episode. What made it more disappointing was that there were many unnecessary information given to the audience eg. the discovery of the king’s ring, finding out more people travelled between the parallel worlds etc. which made me expect something more thrilling to happen nevertheless, it had no actual impact on the plot and did not become an obstacle that the lead characters had to overcome. Moreover, the ending was also quite confusing and not fully satisfying with some parts kinda difficult to understand.

When evaluating characters in this kdrama, although I am a fan of Lee Min Ho, I personally liked Woo Do Hwan’s acting in this kdrama more. Lee Min Ho’s comeback in this kdrama was kind of a let down for me because his previous kdramas were much better and I think a main reason for this is because of the plot lacking complexity in order for him to unveil his full potential. It may sound a bit harsh but I honestly would’ve stopped watching after the first few episodes if it wasn’t for Woo Do Hwan’s amazing acting and the change of his character’s personality between the parallel worlds. Moreover, usually, when watching kdramas, one would often ship the two lead characters however, unexpectedly, that was not the case in this kdrama as the lead characters didn’t give me the full romance vibe like other kdramas and it seems quite forced in some scenes.

Overall, personally, this kdrama did not meet my expectations and Goblin was definitely much better. The concept is interesting but the plot is nothing complex and throughout 16 episodes, nothing thrilling really happens to engage and grab the audience’s full attention. However, Woo Do Hwan somewhat saved the kdrama from a complete downfall for me and so it wouldn’t hurt to watch a few episodes to see if you’re interested.

Robert Hebert Nov 12 2020 10:31 am Ok let’s talk from a Korean movie watcher, slow to like I worried about fast forwarding because I kept thinking it had to speed up at some point, goblin was not done with any thought about let’s just make a good movie and forget about pace,same as this one,same writer same pace..not a rewatch that’s for sure.

Thee Igneous One Nov 06 2020 2:08 pm Very well done and a thought provoking story. Bit overdone on the violence for my taste.

For me, the star was Woo Do-Hwan, his acting out of his two parts showed great flexibility and craft.

woodohwan go Nov 02 2020 1:13 am SPOILERS. To be honest i watched this drama because of Kim GoEun, she became my fave actress eversince cheese in the trap because her emotions are so natural. She was so good at her movies specially monster and decinitely Goblin. Goblin is my fave drama because of GoEun and Gong Yoo so i had my expectations in this drama because it’s also the same scriptwriter. I watched Lee Minho twice only and I’m ok with his dramas before. So i decided to give this a go.

Honest opinion in my point of view: 1) without Woo Do Hwan, this drama will fail to capture audience’s attention until the end. 2) The story is so slow-paced but the romance quickly jumped in. 3) i only know WDH in this drama but he became my most anticipated actor to watch. So i watched his other dramas 4) Woo Do Hwan saved this drama 5) Prime Minister role is not really needed, they can go on without her. 6) They didn’t give justice to Lee Minho’s comeback drama after military. You can see him holding back because the script is so bad that he was just there standing like a robot without any emotions. 7) The lead chemistry was okay. I ship them real life but their roles didn’t give that romantic vibes either. If they were casted in a crime-thriller drama, it would be better. 8) So many dead air, dead moments that you wanna fast forward especially the head Noh, her scenes are just repeating and annoying that it’s not necessary 9) They wasted Kim Go Eun’s emotion control. Being a cop without much action is just meh. 10) Bad editing and directing. A high school Themed drama can do much better editing and directing. 11) So many loopholes and unanswered questions. Specially the ending, so confusing. They went back the day Shinjae was supposed to be on an accident then they go back to 2020 and he’s already a CEO. I mean, was that easy? Don’t u think it will reset everything again just like what they did with Lee Lim.

Rate: 6/10 Thanks to Woo Do Hwan for 4/10 2/10 for the effort of everyone.

Nora Oct 30 2020 10:56 am Good drama. The storyline is very interesting and makes me so excited to know what will happen after that. So much suspens. Woo Do Hwan acting is so very awesome. Good luck Woo Do Hwan.. Woo Do Hwan is so kawaii..! ^_^

Alexey Oct 27 2020 8:17 am This kdrama is worth watching, yes. But rewatching? I'm not sure. It didnt captivate me at all. I forced to finish it. And here's why:

First episodes were boring. No dynamics. Not much happened. 6th episode's war sequence is the boringest and useless piece of writing I've ever seen. And pathos, oh gosh. I cringed and laughed (sorry).

The characters. I mean, you cant give any sympathy towards Kim Go Eun's character there. Gosh in Goblin she was absolutely different you cant even compare. Here - shes bored and tired police girl who arrests "bad guys" bruh that was so stupid like I was watching some cheap kdrama comedy (and very bad one). Prime Minister. Gosh. Another boring and useless character. Shin-Jae? Same. These characters were just so stiff and stoned, they weren't even interesting to watch. At all. As many people say, Woo Do Hwan were quite good in it, but he couldn't save it nonetheless.

Acting. Like, Lee Min Ho were always very stiff and stoned. No emotions at all.

The pacing. Why so slow. Why all these repeating dialogues of characters? Why overused jokes like in other kdramas (they were better executed everywhere else but ktem)

Chemistry. Ok, I dont know where from that love to the King came from. Female lead were always like whatever to the king, and suddenly BOOM. She cries for him...

I'm not even saying things about ads. If drama was good, ads could easily be ignored. But oh, the way the ads were executed was awful.

I usually say that ratings dont mean if drama is good or bad, because people have different tastes (remembering Healer and its tiny ratings, but how show was so good). But here it shows the downhill after people started watching it. I dont care about Netflix tops. People on Netflix watch crap like 365 days and it's being top 3. And now this boring piece. I tried so hard, but it's just bad. Worth to watch - just to learn how not to make such mistakes as this show. Perhaps someone more optimistic would like this show, or someone who liked What's wrong with secretary Kim (another boring piece of kdrama).

I'm not into romcoms but I never managed to fail with them (except for Secretary Kim) and they always managed to captivate me with their originality and interesting execution of romance. But I were always more towards plotwise and interesting, fantastic or fantasy stories. When I heard the plot, I was super excited. But it's a failure, boys and girls.

Since episode 8-9 I think things started to become faster and more interesting, yet still wasn't enough to make me enjoying it too much.

Cecille Oct 17 2020 12:15 pm I enjoyed this drama that i finished it in 2 days. I feasted on the handsome faces of Lee Min ho and Woo Dowan. With a great story coupled with good looking casts, watching it was such a joy and worth my time?

Abby Oct 16 2020 6:52 pm All I can say is,this drama didnt meet my expectations. I feel like the writer was getting to caught up in his/her head idk how else to explain it but it probably looks better in the writer's head that what was produced.the female lead is one of my favourite actress,I loved her alot in cheese in the trap and goblin but I dont really think she fit this role,then the chemistry between her and LMH wasnt just it.the story wasnt properly developed too.i continued watching it cause of the second male lead honestly even though I couldnt bring myself to finishing the drama.

Sea Goddess ✨ Oct 11 2020 3:35 am I'm giving this kdrama a big 8!

Surprisingly, It was really good from the start until the end. We see a different plot, a different type of kdrama that are quite interesting for me! The actors did a wonderful job, the acting, the emotions, the chemistry and even the kisses.

The only thing that I really hate about this dram is all the sponsored items/objects. There was so much of it that it was getting on my nerves...

But overall, 100% recommending it ! ✨

Beverly Sutton Oct 04 2020 3:03 pm I don't think anyone can outdo Kim Eun-sook (what a fabulous writer!) Soooo many sides to her in her writings. From time her time travels, ghosts, parallel universes, and on and on. Always, always interesting! Such a talent to behold. In this series she gives us Everything: 1)The handsome king. (By the way, doesn't Lee Min-ho look slimmer since his military venture? He definitely lost that "babyface" look he had in previous series.) 2)The "knight" as he enters on a White Horse to rescue the "damsel in distress"!!! Folks, it doesn't get any better than that! I Love the fact that the damsel is Not a "drop dead gorgeous" female! The King's love interest has no desire for frilly dresses or fashion. Jeans and sweatshirt work for her. Her "thought she would be softer", but he loves her anyway! (Another reason I love this series! A king and a Totally Opposite commoner.) The King is the fashionista in this series and oh boy does he ever!!! When your a trillionaire you can spend like that, diamond buttons, etc. (Does anybody know who designed and Made that jacket and the "ceremonial" one? Works of art!) Some people were upset that parts didn't make sense, but that is to keep you coming back for the Next episode. Hello? Until she ties it all together and you Finally have the "Aha Moment" where it makes perfect sense. Be patient guys!!! Kim Eun-sook will get you there and you will not be disappointed. I Must call attention to Woo Do-hwan and his dual parts. Such total opposite roles! Plus, who would not want South Korea's "National Grandma" (Head Court Lady) Noh Ok-nam in their life. Adorable! So many great actors in this series! Which is why I Loved it so much. My only complaint is I wish we could clone her so we could have Lot And Lots and lots more Series. Thank you Kim Sun-sook!!!!!

kookies Sep 19 2020 11:10 pm Finished this for woo dohwan and kim yongji!! Hoping for more drama from both of them \(^♡^)/ And btw, watched kim yongji since mr sunshine and she's hella good in there eventho she had no script.

Sen-yen Sep 17 2020 3:38 am Whatever to people with high expectations, no offense. The drama is worth to be watched. Everyone can criticize yes, but this drama was quite entertaining. Be patient with the conflicts, the riddles, or the hints you missed in every single scene, just enjoy it. One of the best drama. And sorry for the bad english by the way.

laraib Sep 16 2020 2:17 pm the best drama of 2020. what a storyline. kim eun sook never disappointes. the chemistry between the leads was so outstanding. the entire was serving visuals. even the antagonists are so good looking, you can't hate them. the best osts, the best bgm, the cinematography, the best direction. everything was so perfect in it. you cannot get enough of kim go eun, lee minho and woo dohwan.they are looking so cool throughout the drama. already watched ot three times. still i can watch it anytime.

Indhu Sep 13 2020 11:18 pm I had too much expectations for this drama because of the writer. After giving us Mr.Sunshine, I can't believe this is from the same writer. TKEM felt like bride of heobak. There was no chemistry between the leads. There was no romance development. The editing was crap and so inhorent. The director did LMH dirty. Kim go eun can't do romance it seems but somehow I liked her in Goblin. Woo do hwan was the only saving grace. BGM is same old from last decade. What is wrong with their dialogues?? Nothing was funny, romantic, interesting or thrilling in this drama.

Dizzv Sep 13 2020 11:33 am This drama really felt like it was the movie version of a book. The entire time I felt like chunks of story were missing, like it was supposed to be this long story but the had to choose the most exciting chapters to do. That lead the romance asking me "why is she falling in love so fast?" "Why do those two really feel that attached to eachother?" In the end, I can make up my own answers to that I guess, but it just felt like a lot of the writing was using the cheap and easy ways out.

Woo Do-Hwan's acting was amazing though, he's one of my favs now

Renko Sep 11 2020 6:07 am Love this alternate reality Drama, great acting, story line...everything..,Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun...you guys Rock

yana Sep 06 2020 5:29 am This drama is very good to watch it.I still watch it back even thugh this drama is over because the chemistry between actor and actress in this dramais very pleasing and managed to bring their characters well.I hope tthis drama will get a lot of appreciation and for the main actor and actress,Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun ,they really deserved to get the best actor and actress awards ,best couple awards for this drama.Good job to all the staff who have been involving in producing this korean drama.

Tiffany Sep 04 2020 11:21 pm Just finished watching this. Actually the plot is interesting but the execution is not that good. The chemistry between the two main leads are lacking for me. I am that kind of person who cries easily over a little sad scene in dramas. But this one only made me cry a bit in eps 15 or 16 i guess. Before that, i didn’t get the romance vibes, i feel like Tae Eul didn’t show the expression of a girl falling in love. Just my opinion tho.

taera Sep 03 2020 11:04 am I greatly enjoy the drama. Waiting for them every weeks are really make me feel anxious about what will happen next. I love how brilliant Writer KES describe the situation using mathematical and science language. The whole casts also have an amazing chemistry with each other. However, I cannot ignore the loopholes in the drama. I wish the drama would be extended until 20 episodes so that every situations can be explained in details. But what done is done already and I still enjoy the drama. Thank you Writer KES, thank you Actor Lee Minho and Actress Kim Go Eun, and thank you for all the casts and the staffs who worked so hard for this drama. Stay safe everyone ❤️

NKR Aug 28 2020 5:09 pm Great story, great cinematography really great cast but not so great director. For such a really great drama plot/story, the execution was terribly lacking. So so so so so sloppy. With any other cast, this drama would have been DOA, even with such an ingenious story. This drama was too much and too complex for this director. He was clearly in over his head. This kind of drama needed a director who is great with visual storytelling and this director is just good with cinematics.

But, brilliant drama. Love this drama so much. I feel it would've had a much better reception if they didn't hype the promo up so much with the writer/director match up and, if it were a better writer/director match up.

After rewatching I'll find myself missing the characters so much I just watch it again, and again and again. Hey, it's still quarantine season so whatyagonnado?

Ira Aug 28 2020 9:27 am The chemistry of Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun is very excellent. The story is fresh and different of the other drama. I hope they will be real couple in real life ?

natnatalia010 Aug 28 2020 4:42 am The best drama I've ever watched. Writer Mrs.Kim Eun Sook should get an award for this drama. Oh.. don't forget the actors, they have successfully to give the best chemistry as a couple ❤❤

Friska Aug 27 2020 11:37 pm I love this drama, I like the story between lee gon and JTE and second couple eun sub and nari. I can't move on with their chemistry especially lee min ho and Kim go eun. From the story I can fill how strong their love even separated between pararrel world. Thank you KES for this drama ☺️??

Elli Aug 27 2020 10:48 pm This drama very very amazing, i can't move on with chemistry they both, success drama comeback lee min ho

Okta Naomilyanika Simarmata Aug 27 2020 10:48 pm the drama the king eternal monarch is very good, and I find it hard to forget this drama because the story is so good and deserves an award?❤️

A LOYAL FAN Aug 27 2020 2:31 am Best Kdrama i watched in 2020! Lee Min Ho makes me fall deeper in love every single time! Very thrilling and challenging. I would scream, cry and even take down notes to learn. TKEM is a whole package! Kudos to everyone behind this masterpiece!

Hyunjin Aug 24 2020 10:50 am I miss this drama so much:'((((

SageGrace Aug 19 2020 9:31 pm @ Rinda Azuman ... Well done !!

Rinda Azuman Aug 19 2020 6:51 am KES never fails to present a unique storyline and by far TKEM and Mr Sunshine holds the best out of the best in terms of plot, setting, characters and cinematography. I know a lot of people have been indecisive whether to watch it or skipped it, but boy, this drama is a whole new level of connecting clues and theorising which make it out of the world in terms of drama spectrum.

I also have been reading some comments on the yoyo boy not making sense by being a bully as he is somewhat “the soul” of the manpasikjeok. Here is my point of view.

There’s a reason why the yoyo boy needs to be a bully because it comes with a good reason. In order to ensure Shin Jae learns the truth about his identity, he needs to know the existence of Corea. But how? One of the solutions is to meet JTE. By meeting her, he will eventually get to know Lee Gon and from there he will be able to break the code slowly from identifying the Corea’s logo, solving the mysteries one by one.

This is how is gets interesting. Judging from Sin Jae’s behaviour, he is an independent and strong willed person due to his family’s problem. Therefore, he will try his best not to ask for anybody’s help. When JTE sat nearby the window trying to recruit new members, both Sin Jae and the yoyo boy saw her. That’s how it occurs to the yoyo boy that JTE is able to help him to save himself and learn about his real identity. He has to be a bully because he wants Sin Jae to learn that he is not strong enough as well as he needs to meet JTE.

When JTE rescued him, she did say that if you want to be strong , you can always be a member of the taekwondo centre. That is how they get to be friends. They need to know each other because if that’s doesn’t happened, Sin Jae wont be a police officer, he wont know his real mother, wont be able to crack mysteries with JTE and probably it will affect both worlds.

The yoyo boy needs to be a bully in order to help Sin Jae as well as restoring the order of the world. By restoring the order of the world , everything needs to be in its right place. Even a slightest mistake could damage the whole process

Jae Aug 16 2020 10:17 pm This was an awesome show! I’m glad I decided to see what it was about as I got hooked on the first episode. I thought the lead actors had great chemistry and I enjoyed so many of the scenes with the supporting cast. I definitely felt like this was a fairy tale brought to life but unlike the Disney fairy tales, did not have the usual happy ending.

I enjoyed the fact that this was a ‘thinking’ kind of series and not just a run of the mill soap opera. I felt the story was convoluted that you had to pay close attention. I had to watch the series a second time because I felt I missed some parallel world/yo-yo boy details. Also, as one of the commenters stated, it would have been great if during the time gaps, you would have been able to know how much time had passed ie ‘two months later’. And I’m pretty sure there was some translation hiccups as the English subtitles didn’t make sense with the character’s actions. I really hated that. I definitely felt I missed some details because of it. And the ending! OMG it was so bittersweet!! I honestly still can’t get over it. Guess I still wanted a Disney happily-ever-after ending.

At any rate, I loved this show and will more than likely watch it all over again. It definitely made me a Lee Min Ho fan.

Pearl Aug 14 2020 5:50 pm For me, this drama was somewhat good. There was really nothing special about it compared to how people were talking about it. Some of the 'sad scenes' that were supposed to be actually sad made me laugh so hard for no reason. I didn't get confused at all while watching this unlike most comments below. It just felt like the writers were trying to add too many plots together. BTW, Wow do hwan is such a show stealer. I've fallen in love with him all over again after My Country. Oh and I don't know if it's just me but I kinda felt more chemistry between Kang Shin Jae and Jeong Tae Eul. Although I knew it was impossible, I still shipped them so hard. Anyways, I'd rate this drama 7/10 because of Woo Do Hwan Oppa and cos there were a lot of funny scenes

SageGrace Aug 13 2020 11:25 am @ wew ... It's clear yoyo boy is the spirit of the Manpasikjeok.

I completely agree with you - for the writers to infer yoyo boy transforms into bully boy is absurd. You cannot make sense of it because there is zero correlation.

-Unless- Lee Lim's spirit also became infused. But then, the Manpasikjeok would no longer be about warning people of danger and defeating the enemy. And, would definitely not be whole - it would be tainted. Such a correlation remains senseless.

wew Aug 10 2020 4:10 am from my perspective.. yes I know that yoyo boy in front of the library is the soul or spirit of manpaksikjeok but what is relation between the yoyo boy and the boy who used to bully Shin Jae?? if the writer want to assume that the bully boy is the yoyo boy when adult so what is the real correlation making him bullying people and it does not make sense at all.. on my opinion, the yoyo boy and the bully boy must not realated at all because its just can misunderstood viewer. if you want to make the yoyo boy the spirit of manpaksikjeok then go ahead with just the boy, never twisted it with someone that already have their screen and what is the real intention of doing that...

Mercy Aug 07 2020 7:44 am I love this movie. So interesting. Min ho, u have done a great job. That has been my best movie whatsoever. The movie is well watched in Nigeria

SageGrace Aug 05 2020 6:40 pm I thought this drama was beyond confusing. Then I watched it again, paid close attention to the details, and I had clarity! This drama is spectacularly interwoven!

The cast was excellent. So happy to see my favorite granny, Kim Young-Ok. It is my opinion that Lee Min-Ho did a great job. And, I was very impressed with the "Busan" comic side of Woo Do-Hwan, what a treat! All 'n all ~ I was thoroughly entertained.

About yoyo boy ~ He was asked "who are you? Do you live around here?" He answered "I warn people of danger and defeat the enemy. I also want to save myself and become whole." My take ... yoyo boy is the spirit of the Manoasikjeok.

CLARA Jul 25 2020 9:19 pm Watch it carefully, then u can get the point. Love the parallel world ? Lee Gon and Jeong Tae Eul is the best? their chemistry is very natural. happy it has a happy ending :)

Putri Jul 25 2020 8:49 pm Love TKEM! ♥️ Recommended to watch

Khaterine Jul 25 2020 3:26 pm 9/10 Recomended. It is good. There is still some question left, but it is okay i think it is really good. The chemistry between lead actor is just fantastic i love them both. And woo do hwan's acting is just so cool.

Mimi Jul 25 2020 2:57 pm It was difficult to watch. the drama could have ended at episode 7. The dragged it senselessly. it was excruciating to have to sit though to useless scenes and dialogue. a shame it had so much potential.

Sally Jul 23 2020 7:17 pm @jaao Because she isn't her real mother, she didn't know the answer so it means lee lim killed her real mother and get her similar from the second world... I just finished the drama no one can deny that it goes messy in the end ?? Who's the kid in front of the library the yoyo boy???

Jiyuu Jul 17 2020 3:55 am Much has been said and complained and criticized about The King: Eternal Monarch but I can say I was pleasantly surprised that I liked the series.

I recommend NOT watching the trailers, nor the summary, nor the comments, nor coming in with any expectations because of the lead actors and the scriptwriter's resume. Just give the first episode a try, see if the story grips you.

If it does, continue watching. If it feels flat and doesn't excite you, don't hold on hoping it will get better.

This drama feels like a mix of procedural crime investigation ("Signal" vibes) in a fantasy, half-sageuk setting with bits of politics and romance thrown in. I enjoyed the non-linear storytelling, the gorgeous visuals, the world-building and the ambitious concept.

(On a side note, I liked also that the lead characters are actually working in the series. The detectives have their cases and Lee Gon knows his responsibilities as king.)

The production and people's reception of TKEM reminds me of "Jupiter Ascending." Both are fusion stories on a huge budget with top actors and very high expectations because of the writers involved. Both were polarizing upon release too, people either loved it or hated it.

Anyway, I rate dramas based on how much it gripped my attention upon first time watching and if it's something I would look forward to rewatching again. TKEM is both for me.

meridienne Jul 16 2020 3:58 pm Confusing. Silly. No chemistry between leads. Incomprehensible.

Ana Jul 12 2020 12:23 am Really love this drama Very populer in indonesia

Lilia Nuraini Jul 11 2020 10:26 am @Jaao, Prime Minister breaksdown because at previous episode she had give her mom secret code. Whenever she ask what menu mom has been eat, mom must say mackerel. This code allow PM Koo to notice that her mok still her real mom, not replace with doppelganger from another world

Jaao Jul 10 2020 10:28 pm Can someone please tell me why Prime Minister Koo breaks down when her mom answered she ate jajangmeon instead of mackerel?

Min gon Jul 10 2020 8:38 am Congratulation to tkem for entering in top10 on Netflix year ranking in 2020 success to all the casts

Anna Jul 08 2020 3:19 am Worth to watch because makes curious but after episode 12 the plot got messy. This drama has a meaningless happy ending.

NKR Jul 07 2020 7:16 am This is a unique drama; a really good drama. A really really good. I think people should watch it without hyped expectations of Kim Eun Sook and Lee Min Ho.

Why? Because Kim Eun Sook's writing has evolved tremendously and is on a whole other level now. And... this drama is a little too intricate for typical Lee Min Ho fans. No, I'm not calling Lee Min Ho fans slow, I'm saying that Lee Min Ho's fan base watch him for his looks and presence, they would be happy watching a low budget drama with a terrible cast as long as they get LMH screen time. This drama requires your full attention and involvement. You can't stay distracted swooning over the male lead. You may even need to watch it twice... once to follow the story and a second time to appreciate the performances, the relationships, the Lee Gon/Tae Eul romance, Woo Do Hwan's brilliance, and the scientific genius of this drama.

This drama is quite well written. The execution, however, was not exactly the best and I think that contributed to the low viewer ratings. It was hard to follow, the way the scenes were edited and not being able to tell what world Lee Lim and his minions were in was frustrating. I think slight cinematography changes when showing each world would have made watching this a little less frustrating. There were just too many things to focus on, keep track of, and follow while trying to enjoy the performance of this amazing cast AND remain intrigued by this great story.

So sorry the ratings weren't better but this drama is actually quite good. Just watch with no expectations, allow yourself to be taken on a journey and use the pause and <<30 rewind button liberally ;-) XD

9875ki Jul 06 2020 2:51 am I started watching this because of Woo Dohwan and I gotta say, he was the only reason why I finished this drama. He did such a great job with both characters and brought a true comedy to the show. The plot itself was lacking to me. It was too confusing trying to follow the life of each character and the concept of the two worlds (later in even multiple worlds). I got lost in the middle and gave up trying to understand what was going on. That's why it became so boring to me. I felt no chemistry between the two leads, everything they did felt forced to me. In the first few eps Tae-Eul was hating his guts (not even slightly, she was really annoyed and rude to him) and after she was brought to the palace, they suddenly kiss and 2-3 eps after she's sobbing hysterically in his embrace. It felt too much to me. Many scenes were absolutely pointless to me and served more as fillers (that fight on the sea, what was the point of that?). Many scenes were a complete cringe as well (when he ran to her on a horse with police behind him to save her, declaring her a queen, that was a horrible cringe). And the worst thing was the HUGE ammount of PPL. It felt like a commercial every 10 minutes. It was really annoying to watch. Also, I don't think Lee Min-ho is that great of an actor, and most importantly, he's not versatile at all. He should try different genres to break out of his comfort zone a bit.

Minks Jul 04 2020 1:40 pm I watched the entire thing cause I love Lee Minho, but this series was so messy. Every time they brought up something new or interesting, they dropped the ball immediately! Way too many side-characters that kept appearing but brought no value or depth, just more confusion and side-tracking. It was hard to watch, so I waited hoping that it's maybe a sloppy first half, but it wasn't. There were so many good opportunities, but every story line or new thing (like the scars, the stopping time and him calculating it) fell flat.

Hate to say it but the entire series was: eating chicken with beer, 439843 side characters for no reason.

DD Jul 02 2020 3:04 am I love this drama. But feel something missing. Get interest at the first sight ep 1-3, plot problem was good n have high expectation about it. Makes ur heart fluttering in ep 4-6. Start bored in ep 7-11 bcs no clue n more confusing bcs doble character. Scene intense and serious in 11-12 ( save the queen is the best scene). eps 12 and above have narattive explanation, clue was clearly (Why didnt do narrative before). Romance was so good, they have best hug ever, I think. But their scene was so limited, cant more excited like in ep 5-6. Hope for LeeEul scene in 15-16, Yes, we got it n that was so good. Maybe bcs many character inside,so not enough for 16 ep

Sisi Jul 01 2020 10:38 pm I was really looking forward to this drama because of the cast, especially Lee Min Ho. Unfortunately, this drama left me disappointed and some questions unanswered. Although the plot sounds really interesting, I felt like it wasn’t executed properly and made it kind of confusing with the characters jumping back and forth between the two worlds. This drama can’t compare to Goblin with Kim Go Eun or Legend of the Blue Sea with LMH. The chemistry between the two leads was also mediocre.

MD Jul 01 2020 6:31 pm Did this series leave anyone else wishing for a united Korea under a restored Joseon dynasty within a constitutional monarchy?

KC Jun 30 2020 1:51 am I've just finished watching Mr.Sunshine. Although it's the same writer, the feeling is totally different. Mr.Sunshine is so epic and grand but The King Eternal Monarch is the opposite. I feel like watching The Heir Season 2. There are questions that left unanswered in the end.

Ipti Jun 29 2020 2:21 am Worth watching, the story was nice and the actors did a great job

ktee Jun 27 2020 12:08 am Done watching it with a smile...

Kdrama Addict ? Jun 26 2020 8:40 am I love the story... I watched Lee Min Ho's series before, he was okey back then. but in TKEM I feel that he matured alot,you can feel the intense emotions from his eyes, facial expression and the tone of his voice.I love Kim Go Eun from Goblin she is an effective actress you can feel her pain, longing, sadness. I think their chemistry is really good. TKEM is not the usual Kdrama. It is worth it... I'll be shipping Kim Go Eun and Lee Min Ho forever they look good together. Congratulations to Kim Eun Sook and the cast of TKEM.

Vivi Jun 26 2020 1:29 am One thing that turned me down about this movie is the plot wasn't as smooth as Goblin when it comes to the love bloom. And also this drama doesn't have epic song. Overall i still enjoy the drama because i'm a huge fan of lee min ho. The most handsome king ever ???

fufu Jun 25 2020 11:05 am -story : 9/10 (i love fantasy genre) -cinematography : 8,3/10 but for cgi u get 7,5/10 sowwy -directing : 7,5/10. this is it, the problem of this drama!! oh why lee eung bok dont take this project, it will be amazing if he work on it -ost : 9,5/10 OMG so good - chemistry: 8,7/10. idk sometime theyre look like a lovely pair but sometime feelin off, but Im not gonna lie their hugs is another level, if an award have best hug category, they must win!

overall im enjoyed watching this drama

Alexey Jun 25 2020 8:02 am I've finished the 16th episode. I don't really know what to say. Even if this drema would have huge ratings, I couldnt like it too much. But perhaps it's a bit objective that people got bored with it. I liked the ending, although for some reason couldnt get on with feeling bored. I'm sorry, I don't know what's going on. Is it the dialogues, always the way they talk like riddles. I've lost interest and sometimes couldnt get on what's going on. I'm not sure about any international success it has, but I couldnt enjoy it really much for some reason. I had to watch this, i dont feel like i wasted time. I liked some stories, some things were really emotional. But just not that good. I'd totally prefer Secret Garden over it. It was amazing. Why? I guess screenwriting, directing and all other things really matter and no matter if the story is complex, mysterious or good, without all other elements it doesnt work. I don't think I'll rewatch this.

KDlover Jun 25 2020 2:52 am This drama is the definition of perfection. It reminded me Fringe and amazed me. God bless you Kim Eun Sook for writing this masterpiece. Your dramas are always the best. I must also say that Kim Go Eun's performance is remarkable as usual, you can see everything in her eyes. She is an adorable actress.

Alexey Jun 24 2020 7:05 pm So, I'm not sure which fault is that. Plot is actually pretty interesting, and script too. It couldve been one of the best dramas in 2020... But there were something wrong with everything else. I'll list you all things what I believe went wrong.

Directing and editing: The drama was very slow, but the pacing is never a problem. I hate comparing, but I cannot avoid to do so with Goblin. It had slow pacing in a lot of moments, but the directing and screenwriting made it all very good, very balanced and harmonic. Same goes to something like CLOY. Soundtrack, OSTs fitted and everything worked perfectly. Fast pacing never makes a series or a drama a better thing as itself, but the directing and editing does. And this flopped here. There were so much of unnecessary things that could be avoided and fast-paced. During the episode 6, which is a pinnacle of boredom in the show, the battle with Japanese ships I cringed and laughed my ass off for all the unnecessary filling and stuff that has been happening there. I were numb when I suddenly bursted out with laughter. They tried to make this so epic with all these camera angles and epic faces of Lee Min Ho and Woo Do Hwan that I laughed so hard I nearly shat my pants. Sorry guys. Same with the scene where cops chasing suspects... in the very same time of episode. It was shown the most boring way it could've been. It didnt work. And there were a lot of these things. Sometimes my interest woke up, but then it disappeared, and then again and again.

Characters: The characters were greatly written (not all tho, I still couldnt understand necessarity of Prime Minister and all her scenes in first half of the show) but again, directing made them boring. I were trying to think why and how this show bores me. It just couldnt have made me hooked. The only moments I remember I didnt feel bored was when Eun Sup showed up on screen, when someone died or when Lee Gon went mad on killing everyone. Everything else - sometimes I really had to force myself on looking on screen. I hate to say this, but this ain't good.

Chemistry: Between main leads - I dont know. Feelings of Jeong Tae-Eul came out of nowhere really. She cries at some points and it doesnt work for her character and for me, or at least they didnt show how it should've been. And Lee Min Ho - his potential was realised only somewhere near the end of the show, but before I was bored looking at his numb face and idle poses they've been practicing a lot.

Storytelling: Its very messy. Why so many unnecessary characters, stories. At some point I've stopped understanding what's going on and had to rethink how certain things are affecting anyone in the series. Oh and there were little accents on moments where there should have been. It was messy as I said earlier. I couldnt remember a lot of names because of that, and lost my interest almost to everyone except main characters (because I was interested what's gonna happen next; I lost my sympathy and enjoyment somewhere in first episodes). The music were just for the background, wasnt fitting in a lot of moments. Sometimes it was so epic I cringed. OSTs were very actually very good tho. When they started to play, I became a bit alive.

Every episode, I swear, I was trying to look at from zero, without prejudice. And guess what - I could handle to watch only first few minutes with enjoyment, but the other hour is me being bored but forcing myself to watch because I'm interested in the thing itself and hoping for better episodes.

The show has so much of flaws that its gonna take a while to proceed them all. Apparently, this is going to be example that good investment, characters and story can be ruined by poor directing, editing and storytelling. This is going to be example how you shouldn't make a show.

People shouldn't suggest that it flopped because of advertisements. If the show was good enough, it wouldnt matter, even tho there were too much of ads and it was too direct that I couldnt help but cringe. But the show itself wasnt as good. I liked it somewhere, enjoyed it a bit. It gave some goosebumps but I just felt something isnt really right. The last like 6-7 episodes were a lot better than first ones, but still sometimes it was boring. And the drama could've been very good, but it turned out this. You should try watch it for yourself, but I dont think I would do it again. I'm kind of tired of it. I'm in the middle of 15th episode and I'm sleepy.

Karla Jun 24 2020 2:34 am I super duper love this drama! Goosebumps all over my body from the last scene in episode 11, I just cant stop my self leaving a comment here. I swear it’s one of a kind series!!! I love you my Lee❤️❤️❤️

Scid Jun 23 2020 11:26 pm I loved this story. It is exceptionally well written, directed and acted. And it would have been perfect, except for the ending. I think it suffers from a problem that is endemic in modern storytelling and betrays a problem in modern thought. It seems that these days it is considered smart to get a college education and settle in a job before you get serious about relationships. To my mind, this story points out the flaw in that way of thinking. As so many stories do, it starts with two people with fully developed lives in different worlds. By that I mean they each has an education, job, family, and relationships they have strived their whole life to make for themselves. This presents a problem for a romantic story, because one of them will ultimately have to give up their world to be with the other. While this story does as brilliant a job as can be done in working with that problem, it is one that is never satisfyingly resolved even to the very last frame. Ultimately we are left feeling that each one puts more value on their job than they do on the person they are supposedly desperate to be with.

Lorella Masseria Jun 23 2020 6:23 am I love Kim Eun Sook, she is so romantic and accurate! I love this drama, even if the plot was complex, sometimes. I like the whole cast: they all did a great non!

King 998 Jun 23 2020 1:17 am Much love for The King Eternal Monarch. Well done Lee Min Ho, please do another drama againn. Really love the story of The King, Perfect. Thanks to the writer, all cast, and team. For me it’s 10/10. For those who not yet watch this drama, please watch it carefully from the beginning and you will understand whole story. Love it. Can’t wait for another drama from kim eun sook writer and much awaited lee min ho appearance again in another drama.

Lee Jun 22 2020 1:21 pm Hmm... I found that the characters of Sin Jae and Jo Young were more interesting, even more developed and well played by 2 talented actors. Well done .

Amna Jun 21 2020 6:46 pm Cant get over this drama...lee min ho has stolen my heart in every scene ..He was so perfect in this role like it was only made for him and the ost and cinmatography were amazing..A must watch 10/10

ss Jun 21 2020 5:59 pm Another beautiful drama written by Kim Eun Sook. I mostly watched this drama because i am a fan of kim go eun and kim eun sook writer. Although the plot was a bit confusing and there was a lot of product placement, I think the two main leads had a lot of chemistry. The ost and cinematography was very good.

Lisa Jun 20 2020 6:32 pm SPOILER

About the scar, what a bummer. They made such a big deal out of it then I felt like they dropped the ball on it. Ok, here's some more thoughts ...

Yo-Yo Boy (Aka: the spirit of the Manpasikjeok) He is basically the gate keeper and controls access to all the parallel worlds. He has the ability to appear in any physical form (young or older) and moves between worlds at will. Whichever physical form he appears in is probably dependent on what he needs to accomplish.

The Yo-Yo I'm surprise no one has mentioned the yo-yo and what is its purpose. Here's my 2 cents on this topic. Basically, the yo-yo represents the parallel worlds. You always see the boy constantly moving the yo-yo. This is symbolic of him doing his basic function which is to keep the parallel worlds in perpetual motion and in balance. Think of each of the two discs of the yo-yo as parallel world opposites separated from each other by a string and Yo-Yo boy is there to ensure all worlds are in balance and working the way they should be.

When the Manpasikjeok was broken in half, it took some of the control of the worlds out of yo-yo boy's hands and into the hands of whoever has the Manpasikjeok pieces. Lee Lim's activities were basically causing the entire yo-yo to be out of balance. The Corea side of the yo-yo was heavy with activities. If that keeps up, the yo yo will not work right to the point where it will be noticeable. Hence the bleed throughs into both Corea/Korea such as people in both worlds experiencing flashes of their dopplegangers. Ultimately, if nothing is done to correct the imbalance, the yo-yo will actually stop working. This was already well on its way; the more the Corea citizens affect changes in Korea, the longer time freezes. Ultimately, all parallel worlds would come to a stand still at some point (AKA time freezes forever and so is life as we know it).

In order to restore balance, Yo-Yo boy needed a force to counter the Lee Lim force that caused the imbalance. This force, however, can not come from the Kingdom of Corea because that is where the driving force that messed things up came from - Lee Lim. The driving force to restore balance must come from the Republic of Korea to balance things out. Just imagine you and I having an arm wrestling contest. If I am winning and I'm able to pull your arm past the midpoint toward my side, the only way that balance can be restored is if you exert enough force to bring yourself back to the midpoint. Now apply this same concept to Corea/Korea with me being Corea and you being Korea.

A perfect example of why the Corea side can not restore the balance is in Episode 14. When both Lee Lim & the King were inside the place between-zero-and-one at the same time, it made the Manpasikjeok "whole" again. They both had an equal chance to change events that night but things still didn't turn out the way they wanted. The 2020 Lee Lim got killed by the 1994 Lee Lim and the King didn't make much of a change to his past situation. Their efforts did not work because the driving force and catalyst to fix both worlds must come from Korea - the other half of the yo-yo.

Yo-Yo boy choose Tae-Eul to be that force to provide the equal and opposite reaction to put things in motion and back into balance. Why? Because she is the exact opposite of what Lee Lim stands for, she wants the worlds to be balanced AND she has the courage to pull it off. That was her fate. I think symbolically, she is the red string on the yo-yo. I googled it and this actually exists! "The Red Thread of Fate is an East Asian belief originating from Chinese mythology. It is commonly thought of as an invisible red cord around the finger of those that are destined to meet one another in a certain situation as they are "their true love". ...The two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of place, time, or circumstances. This magical cord may stretch or tangle, but never break. "

In the last episode, the yo-yo boy & teenage boy were shown as flashbacks in Tae-Eul's life to conveyed that he has been keeping an eye on Tae-Eul all along. If you need more proof of Tae-Eul's fate, rewatch the order of things in the last episode.

Her first successful shot went off which represented the force that was needed to get the yo yo going again and the 2 worlds back on track. You know everything is back on track because immediately right after the successful shot:

-  The lily plant begins to grow the green shoot.  (Proof that time no longer freezes)

- There is now wind in the place between-zero-and-one. You can see the wind because her hair was blowing. - In the King's between-zero-and-one place, all the red balloons and other stuff are now moving in the air. - Lee Lim's body disintegrated in the between-zero-and-one place and his watch that was left was actually working and not frozen in time. - The events that were the result of the 2 worlds crossing disappeared. For example, Sin-Jae's pic from Tae-ul's world.

Note that after she fired the successful shot then the King took care of Lee Lim. (At first I thought it was weird the order of things and had to really use my brain cells to figure this one out.)

The Fast Romance: diehardfan explains it the best. You have to understand it could be at least 3-4 months by the time they see each other next. So while apart, they are actually not apart because they were thinking of each other and longing to be in the company of each other. This is why the next time they see each other, they keep saying, "I missed you", or "Have you been waiting for me?" It just solidifies the saying, "Absence makes the heart grows fonder".

This is really not your typical romance. If you don't know when or if you will ever see the other person again, you will probably do what they do - gladly accept your fate and live in the moment. Cause all you really are guaranteed is just that moment. I think if they put a time caption on when the King meets Tae-Eul next (ex: "6 months later") that would help the audience understand their time constraints better.

Shin-Jae Jeez, Kim Kyung-Nam is just too cool. His acting was just spot on when his mother ran out to give him a hug…. and he didn't even have to say one word. Bravo!!!

Overall, I don't recommend this show for just anyone. If you are a deep thinker and like to solve a good mystery then this is right up your alley. It's really a show that keeps on giving because it does require a lot of utilizing the brain cells to get the full impact of the plot. Even after rewatching things, you start to notice more clues that you didn't really notice before. I love it and hoping there will be a sequel!

liv Jun 20 2020 11:56 am not the best from kes, but the story is something new in kdrama i think, i love and enjoyed watching it. if u like fantasy genre than u hv to try to watch this drama. such a pity this drama not directing by lee eung bok pdnim and not taken by tvn, it will be more amazing if they take.

p.s : but goblin still won my heart

Marimi Jun 20 2020 10:15 am This drama gave me a lot of joy. It looks like a modern fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm. I like her riddles in the plot, good dialogs, humor, and fighting scenes. I watched it many times and will watch again. The love of the king and the lieutenant is so real. They certainly do not meet in life?

jajimagnoel Jun 19 2020 10:41 pm I'm excited at first, then I watch it on Netflix right after the first episode aired. After watch the 2nd episode I stop to continue watching. It's like, really??? For me this drama is too slow for the story progress that makes it boring. The one that makes it popular is just LMH face.

Cherry Jun 19 2020 10:24 pm Okay...overall I think this drama was good. Their love story was cute. But am I the only one who found it confusing AF...???? I constantly had questions throughout the show. Way too many characters to keep track of. The ending wasn't bad.. but could have been better. (***SPOILER ahead***) It made me kind of sad that Sin Jae didn't know who they were...and Eun Sup didn't end up knowing who Lee Gon was?? like why? and Lee Gon and Tae Eul just went back and forth from one world to another for the rest of their lives?? Couldn't they at least get married or something? Like doesn't her dad question where she's going every weekend? Idk it just wasn't satisfying. Also, where did the teen version of the yoyo kid come from??? Some things just did not make sense! :?

Eric ishimwe Jun 19 2020 6:56 am Din't blame drama because your poorest brain you can't understand plot still saying full of shit word can u shut up people who use their brain and imagination can appreciate this master piece blame your poor brain don't blame this work of art best k drama have ever produced

Precious Jun 19 2020 6:13 am I really don't like the drama from the very beginning, it was by far Lee min Ho poorest drama.the romance part of the drama was too early and very boring and all the time travelling and parallel universe of a thing wasn't just going in-line with the explanation..... I can't imagine the writer trying to explain the parallel universe using (Heisenberg uncertainty principle and wave particle paradox)....... It kind of seems absurd and the plot of the drama was just too lame.

jo zero Jun 18 2020 10:11 am Don't even bother watching if you can't piece theories and deduce to understand the plot.

The plot thickens from episode 11 to 16. I wished Kim Eunsook writer-nim provide more context for the first 10 episodes for LG and JTE's romance development, it felt empty and I couldn't get why JTE was crying and how she fell in love out of nowhere with LG. Both actors are amazing, there IS chemistry between the main casts, that's for sure. However the writing - there was not enough time for the romance to develop due to the amount of fantasy parallel dimension plot that needed to be explained. This drama was too complicated to be explained in 16 episodes, it should have been 18 or maybe 20 episodes.

Keva Jun 18 2020 8:09 am !!!!!SPOILERS!!!!!

@Lisa the red scars is actually really simple. Anyone who had a red scars meant their doppelganger was dead. But you helped me understand some other stuff that made no sense. I'm also very confused about the boy with the yoyo. I get he was the magic stick thing but the teen boy came out of nowhere!!

diehardfan Jun 17 2020 1:26 pm Time travel drama or story is hard to make. If you watch it carefully it would actually make sense. I think that there is probably too little episodes to expand the loops and holes. At first it seems like out of blue they just fell in love which does not make sense. But actually everytime min ho goes back to his kingdom, it takes time for him to come back and so the time the spent together and the time they are not together somehow made them think of each other more often and made them fall in love for each other. Min ho has to travel back and forth to get to the present because he can only travel one way which at first did not make sense too. But I had to watch it again to understand. Over all it is a decent drama. Great for covid 19 isolation.

Michael Jun 17 2020 8:43 am Who will say goblin is not better than this....she was hot.....

asdfghjkl Jun 17 2020 3:08 am this really needs a lot of brainwork and my 3 braincells cannot comprehend that but i guess everything gets solved in the end after all. i'm still curious about the yoyo kid/teen tho

Mjp Jun 16 2020 10:16 pm ... not gonna lie I really tried. I really tried to finish it but it just wasn’t it. I had to drop its around episode 10? I’m disappointed in the role lee min ho got. The chemistry between both roles and their Characters personality was hard to watch because there wasn’t any. I had expectations because I know both of these actors are really good but I guess this was just not it. More specifically since what I said was vague, I do agree with some of these comments that the plot is a bit confusing, I also skipped any romance scene because it was unbearable to watch. Sometimes I even forgot the evil person was there. It was just all mmm. And I usually don’t give up kdramas in the middle it’s probably my first time doing so.

Biba Jun 16 2020 8:14 pm Good points -Mind-boggling plot. If you're into major plot twists and you want to think for endless theories while watching, then go for it. Some say it's only for intelligent people (i don't know if this is just an excuse though) - Lead Stars- We all have our biases and we won't really blame you if you'll just watch it because of LMH/WDH/KGE -OSTs, cinematography, etc.- Given for an expensive kdrama

Bad points: plot just too complicated, story was so slow-paced but with a very fast-paced forced romance, too many ads, too many boring scenes, and poor character developments.

Rating: 7.5/10

P.S. Thrill starts at Ep 10

Claire Jun 16 2020 10:40 am My opinion...

I had high expectations because of the writer's previous work, Mr. Sunshine (which is still her best drama imo), and the visuals of the teasers.

The first few episodes were disappointing, but I finished it because I am a fan of Woo Do Hwan and I didn't want to leave it unfinished (the only reason why I continued it). As for the middle section of the series, it picked up and it became cool and interesting, even with the fast-paced relationship that felt like it came out of nowhere (though they're cute, as long as they're out of character).

Production was amazing, actors were amazing, especially Woo Do Hwan, Kim Go Eun, and Kim Kyung Nam.

Woo Do Hwan nailed his role, it was cool to see him act as if he had 4 characters instead of 2.

It was nice to see a different side of Kim Kyung Nam, he was so different on Prison Playbook (which is worth the watch!!)

SPOILER!!!!!!!

SPOILER!!!!!!! As for the last two episodes, especially the last episode, it was disappointing again. My expectations weren't that high anymore because of the previous events in previous episodes, but the finale was definitely a letdown. For someone who's so desperate to live an eternity, Lee Lim disappointed me. It felt so easy.

The script of the whole drama was mostly disappointing, considering how good Mr. Sunshine is overall. There were so many loopholes, and even though you can explain it with assumptions, I feel like it will be better to actually confirm it through the script. It was as if the writer just put whatever she wanted to the story. To be honest, a lot of people finished it for the sake of finishing it as well, giving up on trying to make the story make sense.

I mean, you could watch it again or watch it slowly, and make some assumptions for the loopholes, but it's not worth it for me.

Martha Jun 16 2020 5:08 am This is Kim eun sook weakest drama script wise.... Most theory from fans were not proven or were false.. Lots of loophole too... I hope Lee min hoo challenge himself in his next bcoz he can do it And I hope Kim eun sook will focus on character development n arc n story rather than scenery and swoon male leads in her next project.. Am out

Luv romance Jun 15 2020 6:05 pm Thank you Lisa for taking the time to explain some of the things I could not figure out!!!!!!! Because I found the ending less then satisfyingly and since I am die hard Lee Min-Ho fan, I decided to watch for the first time, “The Legend of The Blue Sea” Now that’s a satisfying ending!!! I laughed, cried, fell in love with all the main characters and that drama had it all! Chemistry between LMH and Jin Ji Hyun was amazing !!!!!!

Thank you again ?

Lisa Jun 15 2020 10:40 am SPOILERS..

>>"- Lee Gon, the king put everything back in order, why was he still an adult and why didn't he disappear? >>

It seems that if you are in the possession of the Manpasikjeok then you are not affected the same as others in all these timelines.

>>complete non sense.. - Jo eun sop the unbreakable sword also supposedly died when he went back but how did the king kept him alive together with his old younger self?">>

He actually has never died when he went back. He was just injured. The King was explaining to Tae-Eul that it took him a while to get back to her because he also had to go back to get Jo Young AFTER slaying Lee Lim.

>>"What was with the telephone booth? One scene it was outside the restaurant but suddenly changed location next to the bamboo forest? >>

Those are just 2 different scenes that happen to have the phone booths. The phone booths have no connection with each other

>>The whole trying to get back to present day was was done poorly. with no real explanation to the viewers. He just kept appearing in the same clothes year after year, made me think, he must be in bad need of a bath. LOL >?

He was time traveling that's why he's in the same clothes. I understood it no problem. It was actually done very well considering the different time periods you have to follow. Watch again but this time imagine there's all these doors that lead to a different timelines. He opens one door to look for her and if it's not the her in the timeline she's at then he moves on. This whole time traveling thing, he didn't really expect her to remember him.

>>"please explain lee lim was killed by his past self so how is he alive in the present timeline?">>

I believe he is still alive in the present timeline because he's still linked to the Manpasikjeok as its owner. Remember how it didn't recognize Lee Gon when he tried to open the portal? But when Lee Gon puts it in Lee Lim's hand then the portal appears.

"So I’m guessing that Kim Go Eun will never be recognized in his country as the love of his life let alone Queen? That was a big disappointment.....why was he still hiding her ? Was it because Luna was still alive ? So the prince saved life was not restored ?"

Yes, it was because Luna is still alive. They spent all this effort to remove proof of another world and can not start that cycle again.

Yeah, this was a huge disappointment for me on the finale. If he wasn't a king then that ending is fine. But because he is a king, they have to end it with the kingdom at least have a chance of having a legitimate heir to continue the lineage. With this ending, the people got screwed because we are led to believe he won't ever have an heir because he is so besotted with her.

I would have preferred for Tae-Eul to be killed then he goes to another timeline and they fall in love with each other again. But then we will have the same problem. Or maybe he moves on wth his life but his doppelgänger in other timelines falls in love with Tae-Eul because they are fated to be together. I would have been ok with that.

Another thing that really bothers me is no explanation on the red glowing scars. They really left us hanging with that! The only explanation I could think of is anyone who has the scar is fated to have their doppelgänger be killed. That's the only common denominator I could see. Any thoughts?

K2020 Jun 15 2020 10:22 am Amazing drama,a little annoying at the beginning but eventually got better. It's storyline is unique, it is not your usual rom com drama action thriller, the idea of having the parallel universe is brilliant IMHO. At some point it had the "Descendants of the Sun" feel. Great acting for every cast in this show. Really liked how they tried to give a satisfying ending for each character in the end. Is it worth to watch?Yes,definitely.

Linkin Jun 15 2020 7:04 am Okay, I didn't know who the writer was, but now that I know, everything (Everything) is explained.

The seemingly boring slow build that starts with you questioning whether or not you should risk watching another episode and ends with you wondering why you even thought you shouldn't watch this and how you could have got through life without watching this.

I've felt the same about each of her works, especially Mr Sunshine, Goblin and Descendants of the Sun. I hesitated at the start and at the end, I could hardly believe I could feel so much just watching a kdrama. They were brilliant.

This was another brilliant one. I am officially in the Kim Eun-Sook fandom.Long may she write!

Scyld Jun 14 2020 8:40 pm Worth to watchhh!!!! Amazing drama. Indeed the writer is so brilliant for making this kind of drama. I love all the characters.Each of them portrayed well in their respective roles. Lee min hoo and Kim go eun are awesome!

Corea ? Korea Jun 14 2020 5:28 pm This drama was Blessing(to me) after itaewon class Forever will be one of my top list drama

Nyc Jun 14 2020 5:09 pm I started to watch until episode 3 but didn't finish up to the end. The parallel world is a bit confusing to me and I couldn't see any chemistry between the two. They are just like brother and sister to me. Too many details in the story. Aside from that I always see same actors in her story like Lee Min Ho in "The Heirs and Kim Go Eun "The Goblin. They should have hired other actors and actresses to play the role.

Bigfanofkdrama Jun 14 2020 1:14 pm Great actors, Great story, Great director, Great writer

But honestly Bad ending A very bad ending

William Johnson Jun 14 2020 12:33 pm @Yang, don't forget the little boy from the book store wondering if he should let some memories stay or remove them all. While an image of his older self stood in front of him. ??to this kdrama

Duglaw Jun 14 2020 9:19 am One of the worst dramas I've ever seen. The writer is totally incompetent for this kind of story.

rowoooonieee Jun 14 2020 7:32 am I loved this so much?? i just wish it was more than 16 episodes. if the writer wanted to give that much screen time to unnecessary characters with this kind of complicated plot, it should've been at least 20 episodes. I love the chemistry between lmh and kge because it seemed so natural to me, at some point id think were those improvised? but again with these kinds of "i would cross all the universes for you" love stories, you need more episodes because although i get that they were meant to be, they spent a lot of time apart. i do love the jung tae euls development from calling him a nutjob to admiting she'd die if she didnt go to him. thank you kim eun sook for another masterpiece. may they love tirelessly.

Diana Purr Jun 14 2020 5:52 am I have to be real honest about this drama. This is the type of show where ppl either hate it or love it. I'm just in between it. Overall the concept of parallel worlds, acting & cinematography is great. However the script is so poorly written that it has so many plot holes. The chemistry between LMH & KGE is just so cheesy & cringy af that I felt so uncomfortable watching it. They just don't have that spark of chemistry like HB & SYJ from CLOY

Januce Jun 14 2020 5:09 am I love this Kdrama, It's unique and they played well what should they portrayed. Lee Lim, I hated him most., Eun Sup was funny and Lee gonna Kim go Eun gave us chilled. Looking forward for Kdrama soon. It's sad that this story ended now. We will miss them.

Alyn Jun 13 2020 11:50 pm A masterpiece drama indeed. The best drama for me after scarlet heart, this drama give me eyebags, headache, heartache,puffy eyes and happy endings. Just like SC, i invest my time ang emotion to this drama and its worth it. I love this drama from the moon and back, hope to see LMH and KGE in a film in near future, their chemistry its on another level, thank you Kim Eun Sook for this wonderful drama ❤

Ron Jun 13 2020 9:28 pm Best drama of 2020. Will miss LMH. Want to see him with Park Shin Hye in next drama.

Loved KKN and WDH ! Awesome guys. Want to see them as a lead actor.

WDH just ? him.

All 3 of them were superb ! ????

Linda Jun 13 2020 8:05 pm I avoided this drama because everywhere I read about it people were complaining about how convoluted or boring it was. Also, I don't hate LMH but I'm always skeptical about his projects because most of the time they're fan-driven rather than story-driven. Worst of all, at the time it was airing The World Of The Married had me by the throat so I had no room for anything else. Last night, I was bored so I decided to throw away one or two hours on this drama to see why everyone hated. And thus commenced the marathon.

A day later, I'm done and I have to say it's not as bad as sold. I mean it's not 'Mr. Sunshine' but it's on par with Goblin. It's shine was just dulled by the fact that it was up against a power-house drama. Most of the things people found confusing were just because they were impatient. If you're a person who enjoys mysteries, you'll love seeing the unexplained twists slowly unraveling. As for the claims of lack of chemistry between the leads, it's obviously a rumor made up by people who haven't watched 'Lovely Horribly' . Lee Gon and Tae-Eul's relationship started fast but when it caught on, it was bittersweet and kept on pulling at my heartstrings.

I feel like everyone who had a doppelganger gave applause-deserving performances. Jo Young's loyalty was un-parelled no matter the universe. Shin-jae impressed me because he was the one who had the most to lose by doing the right thing, and yet he still did it. The P.M.... lol. Obviously, she's just bad in every single version of herself in the different words.

Long story short: I enjoyed it. Try it.

Mj Jun 13 2020 7:09 pm People’s opinion about this drama is either they hate it or love it . I’m one of those people who found it boring around ep.6-9 but after rewatching it I was blown away how many I’ve missed and totally live it after that. This drama gave me a unique experience where it’s my first time commenting online even joining a group just to share my theories , spend hours searching different peoples theories even studied some math/ science related stuff. I might not be good drama for others but for me this is the Best Drama for me not just because the story , and actors but the experience that this drama gave me it makes me interact with the stranger just to share a theory and I feel like I made new friends because of this drama. Im not a fan of Lee min ho. I can’t even finish most of his drama as they’re just typical cliche. As for Kim Go Eun I know that she’s an excellent actress but I can say that Goblin is not for me . This drama made me a fan for both of them.I thank the writers, actors and crew for making this extraordinary drama despite the criticism and harsh bashing . I know more extra ordinary drama will come but TKEM will always be special to my Heart. Thank you for the experience . I’m crying ?

SnowTwiMi Jun 13 2020 7:02 pm The drama was sooo great! Some people would call me a weirdo because I prefer The King: Eternal Monarch rather than Crash Landing On You, but that's because The King had some unexpected scenes. CLOY was too obvious. And I also prefer it because it has my favorite actors, Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun. Add the writer too! I'm glad that they were apart of the drama. It's quite sad that it's finished. I can't believe that a lot of people critize this drama. Especially Lee Gon and Tae-eul's chemistry. To me, it was awesome. This will always be my favorite drama.

Sarah Jun 13 2020 6:04 pm Too much things going on can’t believe the rating is high

DreamAddyRose Jun 13 2020 5:44 pm Loved the drama! The last episode made me cry, laugh, smile so much. I would rate this drama 5/5 stars. Like, the drama just eecently ended, but I'm already watching it again. The actors, director, writer, and all that worked in this drama did a really great job in my view. I really wish there will be a season 2.

Disappointed Jun 13 2020 3:59 pm Even Lee Min Ho couldn't save this drama... sighs

Mala Jun 13 2020 3:23 pm I can’t believe I watched all the way just to see if it can save its own ass. Promising concept but badly written script.

Sunny Jun 13 2020 2:28 pm Great concept. Poorly executed.

smileshot Jun 13 2020 1:30 pm sometimes i forgot to follow the dialogue in the scene because the visuals are just so beautiful. good job production crews for making this beautiful drama. it is not an easy concept to bring the whole ideas of parallel world into a nice storyline, good visuals, dialogues, etc. good job!

Simglo Jun 13 2020 1:15 pm I loved this drama, mostly because I love Woo Do Hwan. I have been a long time fan of Lee Min Ho, since Faith, but it is Woo Do Hwan who absolutely shines in this drama.

It is what it is and I am not going to complain of the plot holes because overall this drama was quite enjoyable to watch. That said, the ending is similar to that of Crash Landing On You, but less satisfying.

Tan Jun 13 2020 11:36 am Long story short, this kdrama was a roasted chicken with no seasoning. It's the kind of chicken that you consider a decent meal, but it won't leave you hanging and hoping to eat it again later, nor will you remember it.

While I agree with other comments that Lee Min Ho was quite emotionless in this role, the drama on its own failed to bring out any tears or feelings. Although the drama does cover the suffering of many people between the two worlds, their stories always lacked depth and ended up being undeveloped.

At the same time, the drama constantly clung onto safety and refused to let anyone important die. As an example (SPOILERS ahead), when both the Royal Guard Captain and his comedian counter-part from the other world got shot and were saved by their bulletproof vests, the writer missed a good opportunity to kill off the comedian counter-part and introduce the consequences of mixing fates of people from two parallel dimensions. That would have resulted in an actual tear jerker this drama needed, and a significant challenge for Lee Gon's and Tae Eul's romance. The only time this drama was close to a tear jerker was when Lee Gon's uncle died, however even that was too sudden and didn't have the impact it should have had, it just happened out of nowhere, but also didn't surprise me.

I can't help but compare it to Goblin since the drama has a similar concept and the same female lead actress... Goblin somehow succeeded in making a story that didn't have an obvious plot or ending, whereas Eternal Monarch just stuck with the recycled. Overall this kdrama does not have any re-watch value for me, the romance between the leads was pretty shallow overall.

stechira Jun 13 2020 11:18 am Lee min ho's acting is still the same after all these years and that is why i hesitated to watch it. I slept off in episode 1 and 2 but then i realized that the story itself was actually interesting and wanted to find out how it unfolded. It was unfolding really well until they decided to add time travel to it and this left holes in the drama that just does't make sense no matter how you try to explain it. If you have to watch this drama then watch it for woo do hwan cos he slayed his roles.

stechira Jun 13 2020 11:09 am SPOILERS! I can understand why people are complaining that this flopped after episode 13. The whole time travelling thing became a big problem and that is because it created so much loop holes in the drama. Letting them keep their memory was the biggest loop hole in the drama since it cannot correspond with the past they later created. If the past really changed then he should never have known her hence their memory should not exist. Then there is the problem with lee lim, if he was killed by his past self then the drama has ended because the bad guy is gone but since he still existed that means we followed the one that did the killing, then that would mean there are more lee gon travelling through time since he has never died. Argh! this is so twisted, they should have just made them fall in love with their respective world selves. That would have been a better ending, after all the romance was boring as there was no chemistry.

Falling_0422 Jun 13 2020 9:55 am Very satisfied with ending, you did it again writer Kim Eun Sook you never dissapoint us ?

P.S.- but now I'm feeling empty ?

Great.KDramas Jun 13 2020 4:52 am Kang Ki Doong in Jail reminds me of Prison Playbook hahha

Carol Jun 13 2020 2:37 am Such a beautiful ending indeed :')

SJ Jun 13 2020 2:24 am I like the concept of the story about the parallel world. The romance is there, yes. Good cast, check. It’s just that there’s so many missing dots in the storytelling that you can’t just connect the what, who, or where. I dunno. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying I don’t like TKEM but I expected it to be better. Well, it is what it is.

Nia K. Haryanto Jun 13 2020 1:21 am I thought it might be a complicated-story-kdrama. But it ended so beautifully. Thank you The King Eternal Monarch. The cast, the team. Everyone's deserve a happy ending.

LMHKGE Jun 13 2020 1:13 am This drama leaves your mouth open from the beginning till the end. You will be awed at the roller coaster story that will at first make your head twirl back and forth then lead you to a smooth and beautiful ending. This is another masterpiece in Korean drama history!!!♡♡♡♡ I love everything of it!!♡♡♡♡

Mariq Jun 13 2020 12:25 am What a beautiful comeback by lee min ho... Looking forward to his upcoming dramas.

Maharani Jun 13 2020 12:09 am I recommend this drama a lot!!!!!! Interestiiing!!!

lovely tae eul Jun 12 2020 11:19 pm This drama hooks you in the beginning, gets slow a little in the middle, but the story does eventually come full circle. About 95% of the questions that pop up are answered by the end.

Maybe more could have been done to tell Lee Lim and Lee Gon's personal stories (Lee Gon's character in particular was very bland), as they both seem quite typical hero and villain characters that could have had more of a personal story. But you know when watching that each scene has been planned out a long time in advance, nothing has been added in accidentally, and that really shows in the last episodes of the drama where they tie everything together.

The visuals are absolutely insane, just like a hollywood movie, except this is a weekly drama on a free-to-air channel. And all the acting was superb, especially by the supporting characters. The editing of the scenes and feel of the drama reminded me a lot of Goblin as well.

All in all, I hadn't expected too much from the drama when I started and yes it was slow in some places, but I found it to still be an enjoyable drama to watch while at home during the pandemic. The science-fiction elements are quite well thought out and leave you curious to know how things happen and where the story will go, so even if you're not interested in the romance aspect you may find the sci-fi aspect quite entertaining.

PANDORA Jun 12 2020 10:37 pm

SPOILER* p.s for everyone confused about yo-yo boy: he is the manpasikjeok, this was revealed when he was talking to Luna about why the string is red, he answers, "There is only one of me. I also want to save myself and become whole." I have to admit, the plot twist was a pleasant surprise.

PANDORA Jun 12 2020 10:28 pm The ending was...okay. Just okay. Not bad but nothing special either. Everyone's story wraps up well, getting the ending they each deserve. If you're debating on watching this, I say do it; it has some stunning visuals, a stellar cast and pretty solid storyline.

Angel Jun 12 2020 9:52 pm This drama is masterpiece <3

Luv romance Jun 12 2020 8:57 pm SPOILERS!!...

Not sure how I feel about this drama..... I guess I kinda got a happy ending???? I’m left with more questions than answers!! Melancholy is the best word I can come up with on how this drama left me feeling...... not upbeat at all.

So I’m guessing that Kim Go Eun will never be recognized in his country as the love of his life let alone Queen? That was a big disappointment.....why was he still hiding her ? Was it because Luna was still alive ? So the prince saved life was not restored ?

I commend the cast for their efforts ....and will always be a Lee Min Ho fan!!!!!

Xu Li An Jun 12 2020 8:01 pm Very disappointing for me because I waited for this with so much excitement and thinking it will be interesting— but not. I watched the first ep and 1st, the direction is not even close compared to the descendants of the sun thinking they have the same director. Maybe the story is good but the way they tell it in the drama is not. I don’t like the flow of the story. Also, lead actors are both good actors but there’s no chemistry. This is actually the 1st Start studded Kdrama I stopped watching.

S Jun 12 2020 6:34 pm Seriously, WOW! Drama of the the year. ALL actors & actresses did a great job. This show is truly a masterpiece that is different than any drama I’ve watched for over 5 years.

kokonop Jun 12 2020 5:50 pm Wasted production and resources ... bad writing but suprisingly good editing and directing... too many plot hole..

:/ Jun 12 2020 5:39 pm this was probably the most disappointing/underwhelming drama of the year for me so far unless kim soo hyun’s new drama next week is bad. This whole drama felt like they were just throwing darts at an idea board and seeing where it would land. Woo do Hwan was probably the only character that I felt was successful in this drama

NotQuite Jun 12 2020 5:34 pm (SPOILERS!) Never have I seen so many product replacements in a drama. Actors are supposed to be actors not salesmen...It was absolutely embarrassing and frankly annoying.

There are so many lessons to learn on things not to do in a drama and this drama is one of them..too many empty and unexplained or unnecessary scenes: - The little boy with the Yoyo what was his role again? - Lee Gon, the king put everything back in order, why was he still an adult and why didn't he disappear? the adult king was living while the young king was there too? or the mansipeock allowed him to time travel to avoid his.younger self? if then, how does he just go back to his own body as an adult? complete non sense.. - Jo eun sop the unbreakable sword also supposedly died when he went back but how did the king kept him alive together with his old younger self?

Anyway, the drama had potential but it failed to capture..still kuddos for the efforts.

Alexey Jun 12 2020 5:22 pm So far I'm on 5th episode and I feel kind of bored watching it. I force myself and sometimes interesting parts pop up, plus some funny things, but it's pretty small. Also a lot of similar things to Goblin I can't help but to think of repeating. I wish the story will turn more interesting and original in the further episodes. Lee Min Ho is great tho.

Mustafa from Egypt Jun 12 2020 4:23 pm Time traveling is not an easy topic to do, this was really great.

One long CF Jun 12 2020 2:02 pm

This was the most absolutely shameful drama when it came to pushing products! *

SPOILERS! This drama was just watchable but took a confusing and downward turn about ep 13. There were to many holes and it didn't add up. What was with the telephone booth? One scene it was outside the restaurant but suddenly changed location next to the bamboo forest? The whole trying to get back to present day was was done poorly. with no real explanation to the viewers. He just kept appearing in the same clothes year after year, made me think, he must be in bad need of a bath. LOL As far as the ending I would have liked them to be a couple in the same "world" living together. However, when you consider there chemistry and relationship was always at best luke warm the ending fits. All and all I give this 4 out of 10 stars.

Bloom Jun 12 2020 1:33 pm The best drama I've seen so far. Every episode was just mind blowing. It ended just perfectly. I had mixed emotions after watching the ending. With all the twists and turns it was awesome and fantastic. I started watching it because of Lee Min Ho as I waited long for his comeback and I think I would have loved it despite the story due to his presence but over time I started to like the other actors as well especially Woo Do Hwan. I was indeed surprised by his switching of dialects and was really amazed at his portraying of entirely different characters. Even when Jo Yeong disguised as Eun Seop, we could still feel yeong in him. All the characters were well portrayed and the villain was also just amazing. This will be one of the best drama of 2020 and it really helped me keep sane during these quarantine times. Thanks to the director and cast for giving this amazing drama. One word...Daebak!

Chuchu Jun 12 2020 1:13 pm It was going pretty well till episode 13th after watching episode 14 i forgot everything...?? I didn't understood a bit it was so confusing the last episode was full of confusions, I am highly disappointed I was following every episode but at the end I didn't understood anything

Frustrated2 Jun 12 2020 12:15 pm This has to be one the most wasted production I have ever seen in a Korean and I am actually sad because it was very promising; great acting from Lee Min Ho and the rest of the crew but the story/drama failed big time to say the least.

Nevertheless kuddos to all the actors, directors and team who tried their best. The cinematography was amazing.This goes to show that the direction and writing is the most important part of the drama seeing that the story did not deliver the coherence and effectiveness it needed.

The romance failed to grasp and I couldn't help but sigh at the end. If you are looking to catch a glimpse of Lee min Ho acting and a fun story to kill time then watch this drama; But be prepared not to take it too seriously and be a little bit frustrated from time to time that the story has important scenes which you will never see, instead you will be shown a lot of product replacements, and cheesiness to kill time.

Norhaliza Jun 12 2020 10:42 am I watched the final episode as soon as it's available (10.30pm Malaysian time). I can go to sleep smiling now ?

Raya Jun 12 2020 9:44 am Today the last episode... hmmm make me sad???

Janna Jun 12 2020 7:57 am It was kind of a roller coster drama , it was fun but I get dizzy by thinking many things happening into it. There's a lot unexplainable moments happening that isn't connected to the previous episodes. But still thumbs up for this ?

Mona Abbas Jun 12 2020 5:39 am I am wishing with all my heart there will be happy ending and part 2 of the story in the future.. love u all

Mona Abbas Jun 12 2020 5:36 am I really enjoy this drama not just the story but also all the characters in the drama esp the king and his lover

Gigi Jun 11 2020 6:52 am @hyperborea he was killed tho in episode 14. Lee lim went back to 1994 the night of the treason to warn his past self to kill the crown prince first before killing the king to avoid the mistake he made but his past self killed him instead. So how come he's still alive in the present timeline? That's what @BA was asking. 1994 lee lim killed 2020 lee lim in episode 14

Norhaliza Jun 11 2020 2:25 am Will definitely watch it again once we finish with the final episode. I totally understand the exasperation that some have with regards to the storyline. But that's how reality is. It's not easy to understand how parallel universe works. I just hope that the writer really made a thorough research about it before coming up with this story.

Hyperborea Jun 11 2020 2:20 am to BA: _Can any please explain lee lim was killed by his past self so how is he alive in the present timeline?_

Lee Lim wasn't killed. He killed his doppelganger.

liza Jun 10 2020 10:01 am i dont want this drama ended :( saddddd

BA Jun 10 2020 3:02 am Can any please explain lee lim was killed by his past self so how is he alive in the present timeline?

Mae Jun 10 2020 2:17 am Hello, can anyone tell me the role of the kid here? The one who was talking to Song Jeong-Hye saying something about the King? Thanks!

Lisa Jun 09 2020 1:16 pm >>Here it shows that the woman in Lee Lim doppelganger's sister in law. What's the translation in english when she smiles and looks happy the guy died?>>

If you are asking why she smiles and looks happy when her husband died then this is my 2 cents...

She has a small kid to take care of, a brother-in-law in a wheelchair totally not able to take care of himself... we are talking 24/7 care here, and a drunk husband. Who do you think is doing all the work around the house? I think she was probably feeling relieved of not having to deal with her free-loading loser husband any more. Obviously, the marriage has not been ideal or supportive.

Lisa Jun 09 2020 12:59 pm >>Another question I have: Song Jeong-Hye looks like a hi-society woman. Why??? she was poor and then become the slave of Lee Lim.>>

Lee Lim has her being watched 24/7 so it would seem good to have her be a rich person with the personal guard disguised as the chauffeur. It attracts less attention.

>> When she is with Lee Lim, she looks like one person. When she's alone (having lunch with Kang Shin-Jae, when she talks with Lee Gon, when she goes see her dead kid), she looks like another person.>>

She actually never had lunch with Kang Shin-Jae; that was his mother (the gambler) you saw who had lunch with him. But yes, you are right she looks totally different when with Lee Lim. That is because she didn't have make up on and her hair was not done.

If there's one thing I have to say that could improve in this show is this. They should have either recast the role with someone with more distinct features that's easily recognized from Shin-Jae's mother or they need to give both actresses hairdos that are consistently and drastically different from each other so we can recognize them more easily. There were just too many random people appearing and it was hard to keep track of who's who.

maximus Jun 09 2020 11:16 am @Natalia

To answer your question, firstly, the man in the wheelchair is Lee Seong-Jae (Lim Rim's doppelganger) and yes he is Song Jeong-Hye's brother-in-law. But get this, Lim Lim also killed her husband. In total, he killed 3 people the first time he travelled to ROK. Lee Gon even mentioned it during his time travel pay phone call. He gave the officer 4 names, Lee Seong-Jae, Lee Eun-ho, Lee Ji-Hun and Song Jeong-Hye, and said that all of them will die except Song Jeong-Hye. So yes, her husband did die and the man in the wheelchair also died, but he is not her husband.

For your second question, I don't understand it. She looks the same to me.

Pucha Jun 09 2020 10:51 am @Natalia, you have to rewatch 1st eps. When Lee Lim came to Korea, he killed Little Lee Gon doppelganger , Lee Gon's father doppelgangger, also his doppelganger. Lee Lim's doppelganger is the one who is in wheelchair. Then his doppelganger was brought to Corea. Years later, Lee Gon knew that the one who died in Corea is not Lee Lim, because Lee Lim didnt have polio while the autopshy of Lee Lim 's body has polio.

Song Jeong-Hye is the wife and she looks happy when her husband died. True. After her husband died, Lee Lim gave her new life (rich woman, no more poor ) but she also has to become Lee Lim's slave.

Gwenn Jun 09 2020 9:45 am Messy storylines - a try too hard time-travel production. Excessive product placements- you will literally cringe and I can hear myself saying ‘not again’. I also felt that the leading couple had little chemistry. Their lines were cheesy and the intimate scenes felt awkward.

If there is one character that stood out, it was the king’s bodyguard and his twin. The acting was flawless. I look forward to see him act in other shows as the leading man.

I enjoyed Goblin, but not this one.

Natalia Jun 09 2020 5:14 am Love this drama, but need some help before the final:

First episode. Lee Lim kills his doppelganger. The woman (Song Jeong-Hye) smiles as she looks happy her husband died. At least that's the translation in spanish. But the woman is not his wife, right? the man in the wheelchair is her husband's brother (king Kwon Yool doppelganger) This confused me. Here it shows that the woman in Lee Lim doppelganger's sister in law. What's the translation in english when she smiles and looks happy the guy died? Another question I have: Song Jeong-Hye looks like a hi-society woman. Why??? she was poor and then become the slave of Lee Lim. When she is with Lee Lim, she looks like one person. When she's alone (having lunch with Kang Shin-Jae, when she talks with Lee Gon, when she goes see her dead kid), she looks like another person.

Can someone help me before the Final Episode?

Lisa Jun 08 2020 9:27 pm Would someone please explain at the end of episode 15 why they had to split up Shin-Jae/ Lee Lim to the Republic and the King/Yeong to the Kingdom? Why couldn't they all escort Lee Lim to prison first then go on their separate way? And why did Shin-Jae say to Jung Tae-Eul that if she goes with Lee Lim to the Kingdom then she won't be able to come back? Thank you in advance!

What an awesome show!!!

pungul Jun 08 2020 7:29 pm my problem with this drama is not bad writing but bad writing with so much good production, acting etc. it is just a waste of resources. there are actually good side story lines. but they messed up in the whole main "time travel" story line for sure. Also, in the beginning, it was a bit annoying how the leads fell in love that easily but as the drama progressed worst things happened. One last thing is about the excessive product advertisement that distracts the viewers after some time but enough people complained about it already. So I hope the show creators took a lesson from low ratings and negative reviews about the show that I've seen a lot and spend their time and resources next time to good writing as they did before. The previous shows of the writer (e.g., secret garden, goblin, mr sunshine etc.) had problems as well. I remember finding some story lines and scenes unnecessary. However, not as much as this one.

hellogirlz Jun 08 2020 11:59 am I enjoy this drama a lot!!! highly recommended!!! 10/10 from me

hellogirlz Jun 08 2020 11:56 am I've been following Korean drama since I was in elementary school but this is the first time ever in my life spending my days keep thinking about this drama and can't get over about everything about this drama The King Eternal Monarch is different level of other drama, this drama shows us another story especially about parallel world. I know this drama really make me think a lot about theory but i do enjoy it so much. The message, the script, the acting of Kim Go Eun and Lee Min Ho, their chemistry are the best for me. The cinematography of this drama also very beautiful. I never regret any second from watching this drama. Its a masterpiece, indeed. The writer Kim Eun Sok is so briliant, really! even i don't really understand science but she made this drama based on real theory and it all actually makes sense. How every eps connect with other eps, and how a very little detail actually really matters and have a meaningful message from this drama is beyond amazing. and one of the most beautiful thing from this drama is the love story of Jung Tae Eul and Lee Gon, its actually very sad seeing they always have to face lots of problem due to the parallel world and their enemy, but in the same time its really beautiful to see how they encourage each other, how they keep strong and have a belief in their relationship, damn can you imagine loving someone from another world? you cant call, text or write a letter for your love, you can only waiting patiently and trust your partner. it really hurts indeed. But Lee Gon and Jung Tae Eul always try to figure it out and being strong each other... I'm truly amazed by their acting skills, really. This drama deserves award!! Also, the writer Kim Eun Sok, the director, Kim Go Eun, Lee Minho, and actually I also like Woo Dohwan, he really ables to portray two different character very well.

I rate this 10/10 for me everything is perfect!! the osts also!!

Chu Jun 08 2020 9:47 am I think this is the first drama that Lee Min Ho's female lead is younger than him. They did a good job together, as predicted. They are good actors. The idea is interesting and really good. However, I find some scenes are kinda absurd, like how LG found JTE after she was abducted. Why did he has to bring cavalry while he could easily ride cars? I suppose it made a great dramatic scene, but I think it was kinda silly. (I love Maximus though. I love the scene where little LG watching little Maximus from the side with Head Lady Noh). Another scene that I found a little bit annoying is when Luna stabbed JTE. Why JTE decided to confront Luna alone when she knows that Luna is dangerous and Eun Seop can easily be a back-up since he has been following Luna? Furthermore, there are a lot of advertisements. But, I gotta give thumbs up to the writer that she can weave them into the storyline. And now I'm still waiting for the last episode. I hope the writer is kind enough to give us a happy ending. At the very least, like she gave us the ending of Goblin. She was generous enough to give us an epilogue in the end of Goblin.

Frustrated Jun 07 2020 11:37 pm This drama would be a lot more better if they actually showed action instead of saying it. I’ve noticed that the things the bad guy - Lee Lim does are hardly shown, they just sit down and start talking about it instead. A lot of scenes in this drama are so boring I find myself forward a lot.

They Also spend too much time advertising that i feel embarrassed for the actors. I also noticed that it’s usually Lee min ho and Jung Eun Chae advertising products lol.

I’m now finding It’s annoying how the FL cries every time she sees the ML. I love KGE and I thought she was supposed to be a strong and sensible character. Why is she crying in every scene of every episode OMG?? And I also find it hilarious how she single handedly was going to handle Luna and ended up getting stabbed. She should know that Luna was dangerous.

There are too many characters in this drama OMG! There is not enough time to show all of them. I also thought the writer was a pro like what is this??

Somethinggood Jun 07 2020 1:38 pm This drama is a whole different level. Fresh plot, thrilling mystery, sad yet impressive love story, amazing acting of the casts, nice soundtracks&bgm, and great development of the plot. I always find it very long to wait for friday for this drama to show.. so sad that it only has 1 episode left, i think it's gonna be hard for me to move on from this drama for a long time :(

PINU Jun 07 2020 10:18 am I am completely fascinated by the plot of this drama. Amazingly put together, the entire concept and its characters. Mystery after mystery, slowly unravelling each plot makes you more excited about the upcoming episodes. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching 'The King: Eternal Monarch'. Extremely excited to see next week’s episode and how it will be completed. I really hope the ending of this drama will make a justice to the entire story. Lots of love to the team of 'The King: Eternal Monarch' for creating such a unique storyline. Being a drama lover, I would have to say that it is really satisfying to watch a fresh piece of work, that doesn’t just involve romance but considers other genres, characters and their relationships to the right level.

Annie Jun 07 2020 9:34 am I must say, the detailed comments below- for better or worse, made me believe that this drama is going to be one of the best Korean dramas I've ever seen. You can hate it or love it but you can't remain indifferent. It's not for everyone. It has a very complex plot and a lot of twists. It requires concentration and rewatching of the previous episodes. But it has depth and full of emotion. I watched it twice and had long discussions with my BFF about each scene in the released episodes. Best pleasure ever. The actors did great job. For me, the best actor award should be given to Woo Do-Hwan. As a secondary character he has stolen the whole show. I'm so waiting to see him in lead roles. It sucks that the drama didn't get the high ratings it deserves, but like I said - it doesn't suit everyone. For me, this drama received a score of 11 out of 10. Hope the writers will release more series such as Goblin, Descendants of the Sun and The King- Eternal Monarch.

mlc Jun 07 2020 6:10 am Compared to other k-dramas, this would fall on the "heavy" side, needing the viewer to give more than the usual attention to the dialogues, and watching the previous episodes is a must, to understand the progression of the story. Yet over-all, I would still rate it as one of the best I have ever seen. LMH is undoubtedly the best among the best of actors, and he carried the drama extremely well from beginning to end. Considering all the restrictions of having to film during the covid outbreak, the staff (director, script writer, etc) still managed to come up with a great project. To all of you, specially LMH, a big kudos and more power. To me, in a scale of 1-10, I would rate this a grand 11. To those who got "lost" while watching, I suggest to watch it again, to fully understand the story. Again, congratulations for a job well done. And LMH, you haven't lost anything at all. You have proven once again that you are not just a pretty face, but one of the best actors ever.

kfresne Jun 07 2020 6:02 am I so desperately wanted to love this drama but somehow just can not. I might be the one person on the planet who is not a fan of Kim Go-Eun but just can not bring myself to like her. She cries well is about the only thing I can say. I just find her bland and uninteresting. I find the chemistry between the two leads to be very forced and unnatural. I am a huge fan of Lee Min-Ho but even he is having a hard time saving this drama. I think the kings bodyguard Woo Do-Hwan has done a fabulous job with his two characters and has stolen the show in many scenes. The pieces should have fit together beautifully but they did not.

Puteri Jun 07 2020 6:01 am This drama is not for everyone, but it’s also not at all a bad one. The writer did amazingly with the plot, the casting, the conflict, just everything about it is absolute perfection. This drama definitely requires FOCUS and time to understand. For me, I love it, waiting every week, reading and making up possibly “theories”, fangirling + crying over spectacular scenes. I understand why some people don’t like it but it goes straight up to my top 3, after Goblin and DOTS. Once you start, don’t stop cause it just gets better and better!! You will see how amazing each cast plays their role, how 2 and 2 are put together, and the amount of time and money spent into producing this drama. 10/10 highly recommend ??

Luv romance Jun 07 2020 5:56 am Wow just finished watching episodes 14 and 15 and my brain is like trying to keep up with all the revelations!!!!! One thing I am very clear about is the love story ....... very sad ........ and the sacrifices the king as to make to be the just king to make things right in both universes!!!! The trailer for the last episode is making me very nervous. I have not been this nervous about a final episode since Jane the Virgin and Crash Landing on You..... How about the king traveling through time to get back 2020.... just nerve wracking!!!!! I was like will it be years before he gets back to her. That was the only downer for me in Globlin ...... the years ..... I mean long years of separation between lovers ..... overall die-hard fan of LMH and KGE!!!

Nic Jun 07 2020 5:49 am I honestly haven't been this let down by a kdrama in a long while. With the writer and the actors in this I expected something truly special but it really isn't. The plot is all over the place and the way the characters act doesn't make a lot of sense. They tried to make this cool parallel universe / love story but just as things are starting to get exciting the love story actually gets in the way. And I love a good love story but this just isn't one.

There are so many other better dramas out there that has similar concepts, if you're a Lee Min Ho fangirl/fanboy yeah then maybe watch but this isn't something that should be on the top of your watchlist.

Anne Nards Jun 07 2020 4:28 am I love it. I makes me fall in love. It made my week end interesting especially during quarantine. I love to see Lee Min Ho with his royal outfit and his smiles. The chemistry of their love story is so touching. I am so excited to watch it again and again the whole week every new episode.

lungkyung Jun 07 2020 4:26 am the chemistry between lee gon and jung tae ul is good, in episode 14 and 15 i'm crying a lot because he missed tae ul and stuck in 1994 cant go back to 2020 easily. people asking why lee gon love tae ul? if he didnt bring the id card he never knows tae ul. Yes i'm sure lee gon would never know tae ul but it's his destiny to fall in love with tae ul in the different universe. He promise will open the gate from all the universe to meet her.

yy Jun 07 2020 3:54 am I think this drama is okay. The first 12 episodes were kind of boring, and the pacing was a bit slow. But from episode 13, the plot is finally picking up.

The love story is a bit bland, I don't really understand why Kim Go Eun's character fell in love with the king. (SPOILERS) Even if he went back in time, and she fell more deeply in love with him, I still don't understand why she fell in love with him initially. Like he told her some things about his world, and that he was waiting to meet her and then she falls in love with him?? I'd say their chemistry is fine, but the development of their love story was done so badly it kind of makes "romance scenes" of the first 12 eps intorelable.

Lozzy Jun 07 2020 3:50 am Great Actors.. Bad story line... The writer wanted to do something different but it went sour.. Really poor storyline..

Justine Jun 07 2020 2:44 am I'm so sad because I was so excited to see Lee Minho again, in a drama that I had high expectations of but the drama is so disappointing... The love line is not touching, the story is king of boring, it's the writing that has really failed, because the acting of every actors is on point! Everybody is very good and talented but the story....really has not kept me attracted to it at all. And I have to admit, its confusing, the story is not clear so I can not enjoy the drama as I whished :(((

Praise Jun 06 2020 11:58 pm This drama is lit, very interesting and intriguing

Teleri Jun 06 2020 11:12 pm I am convinced this was supposed to be at least 20 episodes, if not 24 - and the writer is having to condense a lot of stuff. I think she made some good choices - instead of explaining much, she's showing us so we can just figure it out on our own, and that way we get all the character interaction. IE she's cutting out the exposition. Of course this does make it more confusing :( I'm thinking the Covid-19 mess is the reason for only 16 episodes, BTW. Still love it - LMH looks immensely, extraordinarily hot and gorgeous (good LORD the man looks good in a uniform! And on horseback! He's now officially my image of Prince Charming LOL LOL LOL) Lee Do Hwan - just pulling off that double role :D I truly love our leading lady, BTW. Loved her in Goblin as well. Those who complain about the chemistry, I mean WTF? Just whatever.

. Jun 06 2020 9:26 pm One of the worst love lines I have seen, I think it wasn't well written and developed. Along the way nothing makes sense, I think LMH was okay, but KME was lacking in so many ways I don't know if it was because her character was just bad written and weird.

Angela Jun 06 2020 9:19 pm Absolutely loving this drama! Kim Go Eun and Lee Min Ho have great chemistry. Can’t understand the bad reviews. right up there with Goblin , another all time favourite. Loved the cast. Amazing job with all the double parts portrayal. Great acting!

Angela Jun 06 2020 9:15 pm Absolutely loving this drama! Kim Go Eun and Lee Min Ho have great chemistry. Can’t understand the bad reviews. right up there with Goblin , another all time favourite.

ForeverFan of Jo Hyun-Jae Jun 06 2020 7:59 pm I only watch this because of LMH. Sorr to say but the story is disappointing. No chemistry for LMH & KGE. Not worth our time. No wow factor as the other K-Series. ?

Kimchi Jun 06 2020 5:40 pm To @Mira "Can anyone explain why the primeminister got angry when her mother couldnt remember.. I didnt get that part"

The Prime Minister suspected that Lee Lim would replace her mother with someone from the other world. She instructed her mother to say "Mackerel" when she asked her mother what she had for dinner, because her mother's replacement would not know about the "Mackerel" code word.

shell Jun 06 2020 3:33 pm @Nishikori Umm no it's not. 1994 Lee Lim went forward in time the same way as the Lee Lim he killed. We just don't see all that because the drama only showed Lee Gon's progression in time travelling from 1994 to 2020 and we see Jung Tae Eul in 2020 and her memories of 2019. Lee Lim did what he did previously except he started his plans earlier.

Mira Jun 06 2020 3:27 pm Also what was the pount of decieving, bringing and killing all the ppl along all the eps?

Mira Jun 06 2020 3:26 pm Can anyone explain why the primeminister got angry when her mother couldnt remember.. I didnt get that part What happened to her mother? What about her relative? Is she the same as sinjae(the one announced next in royal)?

Nishikori Jun 06 2020 2:15 pm Someone explain. 2020 Lee Lim goes back in time to 1994 but got killed by 1994 Lee Lim. How did 1994 Lee Lim go forward in time to 2020 so fast? This drama is the most irresponsible story writing ever. More messy story than Memories of Alhambra!

an overseas supporter Jun 06 2020 1:34 pm Lee lim goes back and advices young Lee lim to kill the prince first. Why would he do that? All this time his character was wise and escaped all things. Now why made him foolish. He by himself could kill the prince.

Ursula Jun 06 2020 11:27 am Oh yeah, just to add. The chemistry between the male & supposed female lead seems fine. It's definitely much lesser of the typical romance stuff but more of the realistic cheesy/cringy but trusting cooperation between two people. Which is to be expected of this drama since its main focus is on the lead and the antagonist, not on the romance. Again I have to commend the production team on this as they give you just the right amount without running the entire storyline down the drain with too much romantic cringe.

To those upset about the "no chemistry" , you might want to stick to romance dramas.

Ursula Jun 06 2020 11:20 am Is it just me or are we not hyping woo do hwan enough?? Just saw someone mentioned that he's not just playing two characters, he's literally playing four!! I can't imagine anyone else playing eunsup/yeong('s) role now. When I first saw his acting in My Country, his character came across very superficial. Didn't like his character hence didn't pay much attention to him. Didn' t realise he could really pull off being such a comedian he's made me laugh countless times :'). I hope his potential is seen from this because we, or at least myself, needs to see more of woo do hwan in future dramas.

So before this 3rd last episode, I was still confused about several things but it's unravelling. If there were anymore questions I'd need to ask myself, I think it'll be after the last episode. Awesome drama imo. This needs more views and ratings. Casts are 10/10, storyline is very good so far. No spoilers until end of each episode and a nice break-in by the early parts of the next episode hence production is good and the time line of things is pretty good too. It's not force-feeding neither is it delaying the good stuff.

Can't wait for final two episodes. Just hoping the team won't throw this drama out the window just because of ratings. Hang in there guys! Huaiting!!

Manusia biasa Jun 06 2020 5:37 am i love this drama so much , cuz LMH and KGE hav good chemistry also they too sweet ??. two ep left and i cant waitt. i hope they hav more new colab after this.. ?

woo doo hwan you too cutee and also hope after you finish military you hv more dramaa.

thank you

this is my opinion**

Nothing Jun 06 2020 1:28 am I'm seeing people call the main female lead a gold digger but that's not true. If she was a gold digger, she would've been nice to him once she found out his jacket actually had diamond buttons. She started dating him when she found out he's king because she found out he wasn't crazy all along and you'll notice she starts to trust him 100% after that. Their relationship is mutual without the need to ask each other. He never asked her to date him, to marry him, or to be his queen. He just states these things as a matter of fact and she just goes along with it because she feels as a person he has decent and good characteristics.

In need of an aspirin.... Jun 06 2020 12:30 am Acting could be better, chemistry between the leads nonexistent, plot doesn't flow well , yet for some reason I've been enjoying this drama. That was until I watched ep. 14 which was a confusing mess! It's so bad I'm not going to watch the last two eps. It honestly gave me a headache trying to follow it.

Viviana Jun 05 2020 4:54 pm I get that the romance is somewhat exaggerated, but apart from that the plot and storyline is great. The plot has layers upon layers of mysteries and suspense, which really shows how much effort the writer has put into creating the drama. Although the romance is questionable, there is some chemistry between the leads. Lee Min Ho is very royalty material, which is a pleasure to watch. And not to mention Woo Do Hoon - he made me laugh so much. The cinematography is top-notch amongst other dramas this year, that's for sure!

Yu Ri Jun 05 2020 4:31 pm Why I am still watching this drama?

For Woo Do-Hwan! I

Rinana Jun 05 2020 4:04 am I enjoy watching this, eventough it is not the best drama. I do agree the romance part feels like lose it's 'natural way' of falling in love between LMH-KGE. But overall i enjoy the story..LMH does have "expensive" look. So bright handsome and mature in this drama. I doubt if an 'average man' role will suit him in the future.

Sammy Jun 04 2020 7:21 am The actors are all good actors its just that I'm really disappointed that they got such shizzy characters.....like the romance has no meaning or reason for falling so deeply in love especially the female lead character she literslly feel in love after seeing hes an actual king and just played into his naive heart....she literally hated him before she found out that he was the king like wattt that's some gold digger messed up kinda situation lol....the the supporting character all has chemistry cuz their romance made sense.....but the supporting characters romance is so messed up.....like omg the way she cries when he leaves to his world like bish whatt she cries like her husband died when he literally hated him and ignored him and was so mean to him just few weeks ageo before she found out hes the king.....again the actors are good actors with nice acting skills its jsut that the writer messed up the main couple romance and jsut made it cringe....its like they winged it and rushed for them to fall in love with absolutely no reason...other than that the drama was pretty dope the villain and parallel universe plot is pretty cool kinda gives me Korean odyssey vibes

Andre Jun 04 2020 3:46 am I'm amazed by Woo Do Hoon's acting, how not, he plays 4 characters at once he became jo young, eun sup, jo young who pretended to be eun sup and eun sup who pretended to be jo young .. it really made blow my mind..

Popi Jun 04 2020 1:02 am @Ricafei what are you talking about? The romance is cheesy and cringeworthy and the leads have no chemistry. The FL only began to date him as soon as she went to the parallel universe and found out that he was a king and filthy rich. It’s really disturbing that no one addressed that.

Ricafei Jun 03 2020 5:16 am I think this one of the best kdrama , with good storyline, good actors, beautiful scene no cheesy romance that most of kdrama have ,the poor girl whose fall in love with rich guy.In this drama kim goo eun act well as a brave woman and a good cop .her acting as a Luna soo cool ,Lee min hoo acting its getting better he act with his stare . Every episodes worth to watch , good job TKEM team

Hahaha Jun 03 2020 1:26 am Why is the second female lead - the prime minister girl always used for advertising products??? Lmao I guess that’s her purpose in this drama.

Lee Jun 02 2020 9:04 pm Awesome concept , awesome cinematography...what is with the screeplay and direction... i was not able to feel the chemistry between the leads thank to the dull dialogues... it feels like the only thing they do is eat chicken whenever they meet ?....and what is with the product placements ..it seemed like the products were a character on their own in the drama

Abhash Gurung Jun 02 2020 11:23 am This is the best drama by lee min ho the story writing and acting all love this drama ❤ and I'm thinking that this drama will have a sad ending ?

Nk ❤️ Jun 02 2020 6:12 am The drama was nice but the lead role were not that comfortable with each other course their romantic scene seems kind of weird and no chemistry at all..... I think the writer thought out of the box I mean a parelle world it a blast but the drama was kind of over rated and if not that LMH was the lead actor I don think many people will want to continue the drama after 2 episode.....

     Well am still watching it hope it ends well ??

Phew Jun 01 2020 10:12 pm The kiss scene between Luna and Shin Jae was far more better than all the romantic scenes with Lee Gon and Tae eul! What’s up with that? Are the actors that uncomfortable with each other? Their scenes together are so awkward and it feels like they can’t act.

Feels like I’m being forced to watch this drama. Only hanging on for Woo do hwan, Kim kyung nam and Kim yong ji. The second lead girl also looks like she can’t act and her character in this show is completely irrelevant and weird.

Pinay from Manila Jun 01 2020 7:40 am I like the twist of the story, they may not be the best actors but love the story, plot, the flashbacks and actors. What else are you looking for? Downside for me is that I don't recognise the faces much coz I got confused with the characters but overall it's a nice romcomfiction movie. It's Not a shallow movie!

Nadine Jun 01 2020 1:50 am I think the best couple award should goes to Lee Min Ho and Woo Do Hwan. Woo Do Hwan is such a promising actor. He has got the talent. I don't have any idea about the chemistry between the main leads. I don't feel the love. Lee Min Ho is super handsome and his presence itself made this drama so popular I guess. Otherwise this drama could have been a total failure.

jcdh Jun 01 2020 1:04 am i think WDH and KKN are doing better than LMH and KGE.. i’m watching it for them not the main couple because the romance almost seems fake and no chemistry.. kind of disappointing but at least there is someone else to watch for

Yaoi Jun 01 2020 12:26 am Its normal if people see the leads have chemistry or not. This is was preference in each other. All drama’s certainly has shipper and not shipper, its a normal thing

Maddie May 31 2020 7:17 pm Watching for LMH.. lov the drama.. however really wish the female lead is some one else.. no chemistry in her action.. LMG Presence overshadows all..

Love May 31 2020 4:19 pm This is a must watch!!! A must watch!!! Episode 13 hits the nail on the head.

Black parade May 31 2020 2:19 am Spoilers.

Hmm okay, so it was Lee Gon himself saving his younger self? I still dont understand lol will be answered in the next episodes.

Drama or commercial? May 31 2020 12:52 am It's like watching an hour long commercial every ep. That same old plate of chicken legs must not taste to good because they only take one bite out of each piece. Oh and that face mask LOL and all of the other products they turn towards the camera so the viewer gets a good look. Seems like every scene is set up to sell a product. Too bad they didn't spend more time on the script and less on product placement! Honestly I feel embarrassed for the actors.

Lemni May 30 2020 8:05 pm I don't want this drama to end ?

Ron May 30 2020 6:28 pm Interesting drama but only wished female lead was someone else. There is no chemistry at all between them. However I tried I wished for another female actress.

Luv romance May 30 2020 6:18 pm Just completed episode 13 ....... the King is hurt !!!!!!!! Oh no ......so suspenseful!!!! Hoping Jo Young saves the day!!!! But also hoping that Jo’s words to Kang that the King and Jung Tae Eul can not be together is his opinion only and not how the story will end!!!!!

Ugh can’t wait this ends so everything is unraveled !!!!! Two episodes next week!!!!! Great performance by all!!!!!

Ella May 30 2020 12:52 am The **MVP** of TKEM goes to Woo Do-Hwan. Funny, handsome and very talented. Aigooo I think I'm in love.

Johana May 29 2020 7:42 pm What a great drama. You never think about what's going to happen. What a wonderful work. Congratulations to everyone who made this drama a success. Great chemistry between LMH and KGE.

Rocket May 29 2020 7:34 pm I love this drama because the actors and actresses are really talented. Ratings does not equate to an enjoyable drama. This isn't a typical Korean drama where they kill or plot out of their own insecurities or jealousy. The script writer did a brilliant job. Thank you all for an enjoyable drama.

Ireum Isseo May 29 2020 5:47 pm I keep falling asleep halfway through each episode.

Jerry May 29 2020 5:17 pm I have enjoyed parts of this drama. Think they should of used Woo Do-Hwan in more scenes, as he steals mostly all of them for me. Lee Min-Ho is an outstanding actor and certainly enjoyed his performance. They really needed to re-think the lead actress role. Kim Go-Eun is fair at best and for me takes away from important scenes. I also think they should of used Jung Eun Chae as her acting is great. She did a great job in Return and The Guest. I have invested to much time in this drama now to quit watching, but have wanted to a couple of times. I agree with everything SH commented on about this drama. Continue to enjoy all of you.

Luv romance May 29 2020 11:02 am So it looks is there is only One episode this week 5/30 and not another until 6/5?........ luv this show and the lead actors Lee Min-Ho, Kim Go-Eun, Woo Do-Hwan, Jung Eun-Chae!!!!! Fighting you guys !!!!!!!!

SH May 29 2020 5:20 am The King: Eternal Monarch is a highly anticipated drama from last year. After I watched this drama I was very carried away by the cinematography which is very beautiful and the depiction of each episode is very detailed. This drama is very good-by connecting aspects of science, mathematics in a parallel world. This work deserves appreciation because of the imagination and thought that is far beyond the ordinary that would have been imagined before. Continue to do your best in this drama.

Lukresia May 28 2020 11:24 pm This is one of the best kdramas. I enjoy watching it and never noticed the advertisements some are complaining about. I just enjoy watching how the story unfolds. Two thumbs up!!!

jestine29 May 28 2020 9:16 pm i was sooooo excited and waited for this drama now... i can't wait for it to end. It was a disappointment. sorry too fast romance yet too slow story or i just find it too boring. there are more.boring moments than exciting ones.

Dawon May 28 2020 2:05 pm One of the worst dramas starring A class celebs. I still remember the moment I was too excited and couldn't contain my joy just reading about the releasing date of this drama. Oh the plot, oh the dazzling stars, oh the fantasy genre which I always adore. But it left a bitter taste in my mouth the more I began to watch it. I can't help to compare it to The World of Marriage, which was airing at the same time slot, and now I just stop tuning into The King on Netflix. Utter disappointment, boring dragging plot with no climax, a waste of talented actors and actresses. This drama's product placement was severe. You'd think it's a 1 hour advertisement of people consecutively eating fried chicken, drinking The Alley boba milk tea, and smearing Laneige makeup. Nonetheless to say, I quit at 6th episode. And that was I really tried to go on, but couldn't.

Chelle May 28 2020 6:44 am I really love this kdrama, I watched it since week 1 (Ep1) I always gets excited and curious for the next weeks episode. Watching this makes me feel happy, inlove, sad, cry, angry, and some episodes left me feeling nervous and like ep11 that makes me watch it over and over again. And makes me crazy to think what to happen in the next episode. It was like I can’t wait for another week for the next episodes. The plot was so “magulo” that makes it more interesting and great kdrama. I don’t want it to end actually. It sad that has only 4episodes left.

Ermontb May 28 2020 4:20 am I love it from the start.

yana May 27 2020 10:49 pm I agree with Ms. Erina that it's as if the writer had a beautiful picture in her mind but just can't put it in the drama.

No doubt that the story is really very good and unique like no one else can ever write something as brilliant as this like Kim Eun Sok can. But im honestly losing interest sometimes. The pacing is really really slow. However i dont wanna drop it because i love seeing Dohwan and Kyungnam and this drama is something i can just sit through. I honestly admire everyone behind this because it's something huge and im also aware of the long preparations of the team for this drama but it's really not something i can really invest myself into. And just an opinion, I think i'd enjoy and appreciate The King more if it's written in a book.

GT May 27 2020 10:40 am If a show needs twelve episodes to finally get interesting and pick up its pace, it cannot be the best drama of the season or the year or ever. As many have mentioned, the potential was there from the very start, but the pacing has always been problematic. Having a plot twist at the end of every episode, with the rest of it being very lacklustre, doesn’t qualify it to be a good drama. I get that many people have differing opinions about the chemistry between the leads, but truth be told, the scene stealers remain the supporting characters like WDH and the Prime Minister. LMH and KGE may have the star power as the leads, but think the writer has made their relationship overly convoluted and thus, too much of a soap opera.

Charmine fabrero May 27 2020 8:00 am One of the best drama ilove how the characters played by all of the actors and actresses mainly the main characters so exciting to watch and a promising episode you might get confused from the beginning but ask you follow each episode you will definitely hook on it ???best support

Ema May 27 2020 3:34 am This drama is reaaally gooooodd, many things about it are very well made. The story may seem hard to follow in some parts because the plot is so complicated but not everyone could have been able to develop it beautifully as the writer and the producer did, it is really an amazing job. Kudos to everyone who partecipated in KEM because it gives sooooo many emotions and many international fans love it and the chemistry between LM and GE is absolutely superb, the way they look at each other in the latest episodes is heart melting ❤? It's different from other dramas so for me it is a 100% ❤❤

Ishara May 27 2020 12:40 am Awesome...i feel nice and love it.❤ ❤❤❤?????best korean series in 2020 mmmmmmmmmm i want to finish this drama and im big fan of lee-min ho.

Sue May 26 2020 4:44 pm Just no chemistry between them, Min Ho and Go-Eun. complicated story lines. Hoping for a happy ending. Big fan of Lee Min Ho that's why I'm watching this drama.

Zel May 26 2020 3:34 pm I want to finish this drama, I really do. I waited for it, I'm watching it since ep 1, I don't mind its flaws most of the time (complicated story, questionable chemistry, PPLs rivaling the Truman Show ect.).

But sometimes it gives me so much frustration and makes me cringe so bad that it’s just hard to overcome. I started to hope that it finally will leave its cheesiness behind as it gets more intense, but it just striked again… (I can't be the only one who almost thrown their laptop away when the supposed to be super smart king come with his horse and sword against the supposed to be super evil genius guy's gang whom only had baseball bats?!! In 2020!? And they had to play it twice... That scene was so bad in so many ways it left me speechless... So glad it was the end of the episode because I could delete it from my head before the next part and skipped it the second time.)

I feel like story wise the writer wants us to be smart, understand and piece together the hints, but on the other hand they expect us to behave like teenage girls who just watch the king on the white horse with heart eyes no matter what he does and how long he does it. Like: „Here, watch his face for a few minutes again. You want to know what will happen? Later. For now, just watch him a little longer.“ I wish they'd just cut down the amount of these parts because I feel like all the great potential the characters and the story has is being sacrificed for those scenes.

Anyways. I still cannot wait for the next eps, I'm super curious what will happen now that the story is actually moving forward. So sad that there're only 4 eps left :'( I hope the writer'll give the show a nice ending, not necessarily happy, but clean and suitable.

Astri Razikah May 26 2020 3:33 pm best K-drama. dear writer nim please give a happy ending to our royal couple ? chemistry between Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun took me to delulu land ??

Lisa May 26 2020 2:01 pm I have to say this because nobody has said it so far that I''m aware ...

The Prime Minister kicks ass!   Love the scenes where she put these male political officials in their place.   One says all she does is just put on make up.  She comes back with if that's all it takes to do the job then you can do it too.   Bam!  Strike 1!  When the Japanese was going to invade their territorial water, she says we've talked them out of it the 1st two times, what's it going be like the 4th time (implying if we don't take It serious now)? One guy says we'll have to wait and see...   She comes back with...we are not ordering food here!   Bam!  Strike 2!  If you want to wait then wait until you are Prime Minister!    Bam!  Strike 3!

The scary part is the King and she is a very powerful team. The potential is there. You actually need this team to deal with the Japanese. But darn, I think the uncle Is gonna recruit her. I hope she isn't labeled as a traitor in the end. It would be a shame because her motivation is not evil like the uncle. She's just got ambition. She knows what she wants and she is not shy about going after what she wants. Hope she will outsmart him. Between her and Luna he won't know what hit him. Yeah!

I also don't care about the ratings. This is an excellent show. It forces you to think about things... for example, what would you do if you were the King and you don't get the queen you want? His life already sucks as it is with the uncle business. Being with her is the only thing that makes him happy. Hey producers, can we please give this guy a break in the end? On the other hand, what would you do if you were her? Would you abandon all your prior close relationships to be with him? There is no visiting business. It's an all or nothing. The portal must be closed and they are running against the clock each time someone passes over the portal. If it continues, both worlds will perish. Either way, I think it will be a bittersweet ending. Unavoidable....

Anyway, the entire cast is really awesome. Oh yeah Yangmi. OMG he is adorable! Can we please give him a heroic scene B4 the show is over?

Erina May 26 2020 1:05 pm I do believe the leads have chemistry, a very intense one too, but man the story doesn't help them. It is as if the writer had a beautiful picture of a puzzle in his or her head but put the pieces all wrong and the result is distorted. Some times the plot is very slow, other times it's fine. Either way the drama manages to make you lose interest because of the inconsistency. And it is a pitty because the acting is great and the plot basis is solid. Is it the direction, is it the writing? For me it went south somewhere in there. Also, what the heck is their deal with sponsors? We get it you want to advertise but this is ridiculous. I laughed out so hard when the cafe owner parked her Aston Martin in the middle of the road. I mean I don't watch kdramas for their realism but COME ON!

Marian May 26 2020 11:16 am Literally the only Korean show I’ve watched and followed. It made me see that Kdrama has more to offer. I love that the show’s addictive sci-fi/fantasy story as much as the romance. The twists, witty dialogue & mysteries have me hooked! Plus the characters aren’t one dimensional, so much depth and very memorable ...And damn, the leads have a ton of chemistry! It’s not in-your-face, annoying/cringe-y “cuteness” like many romcoms, but a subtle & sweet chemistry with natural progression. It speaks of the writer's and leads’ abilities that they stuck to the characters and slowly revealed them falling in love, building their chemistry. Way more realistic!

Terry May 26 2020 10:58 am Best Korean show I’ve seen!

Gwenn May 26 2020 10:03 am This series is interjected with too many product placements. It spoils the storyline and I cringe whenever writer/producer tries too hard, having the actors/ actresses display the various products.. quite a disappointment. Maybe I am the only one who feels this way... but there is little chemistry between the leads. They look more like siblings.

thalia May 26 2020 8:55 am Super love it??? i like the story ❤️❤️❤️every episode is worth to wait ❤️❤️❤️ The bessssssst ???

Lee min ho no 1 fan May 26 2020 7:32 am I won't deny the fact that the beginning of this drama was boring and I almost dropped it but decided to hold on to it because of the cast. But now I can't get enough of this drama, the recent episodes are so intense and beautiful that I don't want them to end. Lee min how and kim go eun chemistry and acting is Perfect. Woo do hwan is a scene stealer I enjoy watching him. Hopefully he gets a lead role after this. We international fans genuinely love and support this drama and we don't care about the ratings. Best drama of 2020 fighting The king: eternal monarch

Ricafei May 26 2020 5:10 am Such a wonderful drama ,with the best line story ,and talented actor &actress. New and fresh story from korean drama, whose boring of the old fashion story like the poor girls whose in love with the Bos,Ceo you should watch this drama. And i really enjoy Kim Go eun acting her acting so good.. i hope will have season 2 ?

Krapp May 26 2020 4:41 am I can say, this is also one of the best shows Lee Minho ever portrayed. The role as the King definetely suits him. There's indeed a depth of great improvements of his acting, and also his leading lady there too. Both delivered great emotions. I started watching Lee Minho's Kdramas recently and I really see his acting evolves every time. All the other co actors are also a great contribution for this Kdrama. The Plot or storyline for me amazes me. It keeps me puzzled why the rating got so low. The story is an extra ordinary, and a unique one. Yes, you really have to start watching it from the beginning so that you can follow it's sequencee

Kom May 26 2020 2:43 am OMG. One of the best I ever watched. A truly masterpiece and I don’t understand the rating. But I don’t care. I enjoy soooo much the show. I love the dark side of the drama❤️❤️!! Also, the acting. Another level. Really. ALL the actors portrayed their characters soooooo well. I’m totally in fond of this drama.If you search a really great show, go for it. Without thinking!

Annie May 26 2020 12:50 am Omg!!! I really love this drama❤ ❤.. it's such a amazing story line.

Madz May 25 2020 11:49 pm Best ever Kdrama!!!

Luna May 25 2020 9:11 pm Oh my gosh!!! I have been kept on edge with this drama!! It's freaking wonderful! Have been waiting for a drama that could excite me every step of the way! I can't wait to see what is in store in the upcoming episodes.

Sil May 25 2020 8:51 pm Love it. Love their chemistry. Thank you Netflix!!!

ShaSha May 25 2020 11:34 am Lee minho comeback. Working with the legendary Go-eun? Of course i have to watch! Beautiful sceneries and great acting. But the detective work always bore me, along with the Palace politics. But worth the watch! The prime minister is pretty btw. Good plot

S May 25 2020 11:07 am One of the best KDramas ever! I’ve been looking forward to Fridays & Saturdays every week for this drama especially during this pandemic time where we all are mostly staying home. Love the imagination, direction & amazing cast! I really enjoyed watching the main cast as well as the supporting casts! Amazing chemistry by the main cast, excellent story line and people who don’t like it may just be those who take the series too practically or lack imagination (sorry). My only complaint is, I can’t wait for the last few episodes!!!! I can’t stop thinking abt what will happen to the couple and who the mystery man was (I don’t believe it was the king himself because if it was, he would have saved his father too)! Amazing job team King!

Susan May 25 2020 7:07 am Such a beautiful story and the characters are really wow?

@yurimnida May 25 2020 6:22 am A Good great gorgeous drama This is masterpiece, really hard to waiting every weeks. A great drama with the great casts.. Good job ???

Cherrytw May 25 2020 2:20 am Who cares about the ratings i love this Kdrama. Very interesting story. To appreciate a beautiful story like this you have to use your brains to comprehend each episode. Unpredictable characters and episodes something you will always look forward every time. This Kdrama will not only make you feel inlove but also it will got you thinking. This kdarama is for the intellectuals. Not your typical Kdrama. . I love Lee Min Ho and Go Eun are great actors. Actually all of them from the villains to the everyone. Kudos!looking forward for the coming episodes.

Camz May 25 2020 2:18 am I stopped watching kdramas since 2017 but after i heard that Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun will be together on a kdrama i got so excited and decided to watch it, mostly when i watch a series after a few episodes i already stop and didn't finish it but on this series i got so excited and want to watch the next episode already, now i continue to watch it not because of the casts but because of the very interesting plot.

bri May 25 2020 1:58 am i've been watching TKEM since the beginning of the release, and i feel like the likeliness of the drama has gone through drastic highs and lows for me personally. the plot is amazing. it has so much potential, especially coming from the same screenwriter as goblin, descendants, mr. sunshine. etc. (she seriously has an amazing amount of skill!). but i say "it has so much potential" because it's a bit lacking for me. the romance felt so rushed, and i feel like the build up between taeul and gon is so vital to the structure of the plot...that it kind of just crumbles for me with how they poorly executed it. kim go eun's character is initially presented as standoffish and tough. it's presumable she's never even been in a relationship before. i love that kind of character who's responsible and focused on herself. it doesn't make sense that she goes from that to someone who is head over heals over the king in just one episode. where were the scenes where we saw her guard go down? no clips of subtle interactions that led to her falling in love with him? it just seems like she suddenly decided she was in love with him out of nowhere. their build up should've been much slower. i love every character individually, and like i said, amazing plot! but for me, the first few episodes really just killed it for me. now that were on episode 12 and there's only two more weeks left, the episodes have been beautifully presented in my opinion. episode 10-12 were lovely. i wished i felt the same energy in episodes 1-9 though...it just feels like wasted potential. :(

Hk2017 May 25 2020 12:35 am This drama is honestly such a worthy watch, agreed the first few episode's may be slow but the plot is really interesting, Kim go eun acts phenomenally well and has great chemistry with Lee min ho. I've been watching kdramas for a few years now and I have never been this excited or invested in a drama before. Personally the reason I feel it's ratings are lower then expected is not because it's a bad drama but because it's not easy for everyone to understand

Linkin May 25 2020 12:32 am I love all the individual elements of this drama, the casting, the cinematography, the story...Lee Min Ho. :) However, put together, I feel like it's missing something. Somehow it's less competitive than it's counterparts. Maybe, this is an after effect of watching too many good dramas in this lock down period, but the fact remains, it has failed to draw me in like other dramas.

Waiting to see how the end plays out, my opinion may change.

Arlene Pangilinan May 24 2020 11:41 pm Lee MinHo is a great actor. The King Eternal Monarch is a good KDrama and the whole cast performed well. ???

jessica May 24 2020 8:40 pm this drama is awesome

Ravina May 24 2020 8:10 pm Leeminho doing a great job in the king eternal monarch .... I lov his acting skill and choosing patterns of Dramas nd films....

surozee May 24 2020 12:54 pm The best kdrama ever...TKEM fighting ?

naga india May 24 2020 12:45 pm wats up with the ratings... i love this drama so much..each and every episode just keeps me captivated...this is by far the best korean drama i have ever watch

JOJO May 24 2020 11:56 am Seems like the old court lady has been time travelling as well..

Rusty May 24 2020 8:38 am To hell with the ratings! The thought that went into visuals and the story line is simply awesome. I love this drama and Lee Min Ho! More power to the whole cast and crew!

bella May 24 2020 8:30 am I’m just here to say that I can definitely see some improvement from Lee MinHo’s acting. Especially episodes 8 and after, you can that he is conveying his emotions very well. He has now grown into a mature actor who is no longer in his 20’s. Of course there is still room for improvement but I’m just here to say that his acting has improved.

Poppy May 24 2020 7:22 am This is such a great drama! Quite a stellar cast! It's too bad the focus has been on the antiquated public cable ratings when most people are watching shows on streaming platforms. It really doesn't reflect the whole picture. Im really enjoying the show! Hate it ends in a couple of weeks! Sorry for the rant! FIGHTING!

King 998 May 24 2020 6:53 am i really like the name, Lee Gon. Really like hearing it. Feels so Great. Lee Gon, leeminho. xx.

King 998 May 24 2020 6:52 am The King: from the title we can already know, it’s the king. bring a strong title for the drama. Eternal Monarch itself takes me to think there’s something in the drama will happen that we audience doesn’t know yet.

from seeing the first trailer, i know this drama will be a super great drama. a super mind blown drama, unexpected drama. it feel so great, waiting for the drama to be aired from weeks to weeks. makes me think all over what will happen next, i’m so curious.

at first, watching this drama, i don’t feel really attached to this drama. because from the first two episodes all of the supporting cast actings and the story itself haven’t blend one another. maybe because it still introduction. from ep4, the drama start to be great, supporting cast acting and the story start blend one another. But now, after watching it until ep 12. Oh God, This Drama is Amazing.

100 Score for Kim eun sook writer. you are amazing. this drama is great, mind blowing, out of the box, or maybe there will be some plot twist? we don’t know yet. But you rock it, you can think it all over that makes us as audience become very curious to what happen next, by watch it per episodes, and you also makes us less confused cause you try to explain every single details. and this drama really amazing cause it brings us to think about the sci-fiction too. a great fantasy drama. the director is also doing a great job, this film hd resolution is best, i like it. the location of the drama is beautiful too. although they are filming during covid-19 situation, they still do the best for this drama. Amazing.

For lee min ho, you daebak, 100, amazing, you rock it. this film really has a really strong character on lee min ho. lee min ho do it so welllll. the acting of lee min ho from the start till the end makes me so speechless, he become so great in this drama. we see him really charismatic, he feel it so much, The King. Lee min ho is a perfect cast for this drama. He is doing a very great job, so Please give much love for this drama, The King Eternal Monarch, Lovelove. I wish a high rating for The King.

Kim go eun(jung tae eul x luna) , woo do hwan (jo young & jo eun seob) , jung eun chae (pm koo), kim kyung nam (kang shin jae), mama nim (head court lady), lee lim and seoul detective friends, they are doing a great job. This drama is litt. they play both of the characters and yess they rock it. great super great. especially the drama can be so cute and funny at the same time, love it from jo young and jo eun seob character. although it’s a bit thrill but they can bring some comedy and romance at the same time. and i think it will be a little bit melo drama too. what will happen with corea and seoul? can’t waittt.

But, i wish for the king eternal monarch, to be one of the best drama in 2020 and get a high rating. May the king eternal monarch get much love from audiences. I wish a much love, health and fighting to all the actors & actress from The King, and also to all the cast members & staff & writers & all other members. May you all be healthy and happy. Much love for The King.

Nat May 24 2020 5:56 am I wait for this drama every week. Lee Min Ho is such a Heartthrob ♥️

Eleanor L May 24 2020 5:35 am Love the show. Watched it on Netflix probably not at the allotted time slot because of time difference between Korea and NY, USA. Love all the characters especially the main cast. It’s an adult role for LMH and he’s doing a great job portraying ‘The King’. Kim Go-Eun is my favorite actress and she did great. Love her looks. I did watched it again twice and now I appreciated the drama more and I had a better understanding of what the story is all about. But then again, who doesn’t watch LMH shows twice or more just to see him? ? Don’t forget that I don’t speak or understand the Korean language. Even so, I love the storyline, their facial expressions and the exchanges between the characters. It seems like a lot of thought and a lot of work had been put into this show and I enjoyed it. Thank you for this drama. Can’t wait for next episode. Stay safe.

Rita koley May 24 2020 3:58 am Lee min ho is doing great job. In episode 11 the way he delivered the dialogue" protect her . She is future queen of republic of corea" it was like I was stuck in that moment. As if he was really going to save his queen. Tears came into my eyes . Well done for whole cast and crew .

sidik May 24 2020 3:21 am Love this drama a lot. Slow pace at the start, and now getting better and more interesting to watch. I hope happy ending for the lead couple, please...

Jharid May 24 2020 3:05 am I find it interesting, i nevermind the chemestry between the two. The important is that they act whats been told by the director since they are both good actor and actress i been touched with it.i can't wait to see the next episodes i love watching korean drama specially when u cant predict whats the story is all about. Theres no thrill if u can predict whats the ending and what the story. So thumps up for the director and to the one qho made this story i guess she/he has a deep thought and imagination how this drama will end good. I love the twist sounds unpredictable and the thrill is there.

Gracyella May 24 2020 2:00 am Just started watching TKEM, truth be told I'm a bit confused already... I believe that will be sorted out before the end of the drama. As for the chemistry part, personally speaking LMH is good looking and also a very good actor but he's lacking in the chemistry department. His chemistry level is 70% lower compared to actors like Park Seo Joon and Hyung Sik.

Uzumaki May 24 2020 1:57 am This drama was slow placed but now catching up. Hope I haven't wasted my time watching 12 episodes. I think I need to re-watch once the drama finishes because the complicated storyline will finally make sense.

Rachel May 24 2020 1:26 am @vanessa Kim go eun is a multitalented and gorgeous actress but sorry to inform u, she is not in parasite movie that someone else park so dam I think... This drama is no joke, and their chemistry is on fire I feel bad for someone saying there is no chemistry like seriously !!! It's a mature romance drama... Kim go eun I hope n pray u get the best actress award, for this drama u deserve it n I love u

Carmen May 23 2020 9:25 pm Hi. Does anyone know the title of the poem & the poet's name used in Episode 12? Thanks.

Luv romance May 23 2020 6:53 pm Just completed episodes 11and 12!!!!!! Episode 11 was left me on the floor when the king said “that is the future queen protect her.....” just loved it!!!!!! I was squealing and screaming with delight !!!!!! Episode 12 was amazing as well!!!!!! Left us in a suspense ... 1950? Never liked the Prime minister and after this week I detest her!!!! Hoping for a beautiful royal wedding at the end!!!!! Pretty please!!!!!

Barbara A Edwards May 23 2020 6:39 pm I was a little disappointed because assumed it was gonna be sci-fi and some supernatural but it's more drama and soap opera?! It was moving kind of slow but now story line picking up!! Lee Min ho has convinced me he is the King he has done a great job without him it would not have been as good! But i am enjoying the story can't wait for ep.13 and 14 thank you very much!!!

lor May 23 2020 6:23 pm Am I the only one who wants a sad ending and lee lim to kill more people? I find a happy ending kind of unrealistic even though this drama is fantasy and there’s been too many hints that it’s a sad ending. If it’s a happy ending, that’s wonderful but I’m aiming for a sad ending if though LeeEul deserve happiness. Sometimes sad endings are meant to be and it’s good to have a good cry. I want Lee Lim to kill more people because I want to see more action going on. But yet again, there’s only 4 more episodes which makes me wonder how are they going to wrap up everything with so many unanswered questions and plot twists? I don’t think sbs will extended the episodes but could they perhaps extended the duration of the episodes? It’ll be better. I really enjoyed ep 11, I don’t know why it’s the lowest rating. Boy some of the other low rating episodes were kind of understandable but ep 11? Jeez what was south career even watching. I personally liked ep 11 and ep 12 very much. I know some people are not fond of LMH and KGE chemistry on screen but to me in ep 12, their chemistry was overflowing. I loved the kiss but why did the zoom out. Bruh like what were the camera directors thinking. Next time close up kiss and more scandalous ?. I can’t believe there’s only 2 more weeks left, it’s been a wild journey.

Osas May 23 2020 6:09 pm Very nice episode 11 and 12

Rehnuma May 23 2020 3:45 pm The drama is too good to watch. So happy that it is shown in Netflix ??. Loving it ❤️. It makes me happy ? makes nervous ? makes me sad ? Every character is giving their best and making the drama more beautiful ?. Looking forward to see the end ? I don't care if it's gonna win the race of rating but it's gonna win my heart ♥️

Susan , CA May 23 2020 3:01 pm 11 and 12 , beautiful takes away the worries and anxiety of the Present situation. Takes us to another world even for a few hours .

Jessie May 23 2020 2:31 pm @sejin I think he's protecting his children because direct line of succession. They both knew subconsciously that the traitor was still alive and greedy for the throne.

kokontozai May 23 2020 1:56 pm The show is finally starting to get interesting. Episode 11 and 12 fill up more plot holes and connects dots for the viewers, which was what I really needed.

I really love the plot reveal at 12. The little boy is definitely much much older than he seem. The same theory as the villain.

Rachel May 23 2020 12:44 pm To hell with the ratings!! This drama is soo good, getting intresting with each ep, n what a plot twist ep12 had, first yoyo boy, now lady noha, seriously it's the best drama n chemistry between the leads is on fire

sejin May 23 2020 12:43 pm please can anybody tell me why prince buyong's son can't inherit the throne? in episode 11 the line of succession skipped his son and passed to his grandchild . his descendant even banished from the kingdom and had to live abroad. please please please tell me whyyy

JungTaeEulFan May 23 2020 11:47 am Now I'm a bit cnfusd.. The president said it's a sad love story in parallel world while playing Jenga on The Swoon ...well any cast doesn't make such statements before 'the thing' hppns in the drama..so may be it's a happy ending..hahaha ..all I care abt the ending of the story...n please don't let eunseop die..why every good character is dying ..n bad ones are all left..I jst wnt some jstc nw..

Brownyy May 23 2020 11:35 am Just finished watching episode 12.....I am finding it so annoying that they drag the story and having irrelevant , chilled out conversations and long silent scenes when they should be tackling the danger!! the story is being dragged out and I am even skipping most parts...

Apart from that great acting and quality production.

Kelvin Tan May 23 2020 11:34 am Why are there 2 ratings for each episode for both Nationwide and Seoul?

ann May 23 2020 11:30 am very good drama!!! idk why the ratings r so low but it’s actually very intriguing

Kelvin Tan May 23 2020 11:14 am Great plot take requires thinking! For the smart viewers!

Bruh May 23 2020 10:57 am Bruh the math equations are soooooo unnecessarily annoying. Like I tune offfff. It just makes this more confusing and complicated for no reason at all. So fricking annoyinggg.

Rachel May 23 2020 9:58 am Omo that ep12 kiss and their chemistry in whole is sooo good, Kim go eun u are so beautiful, even in very casual boyish dress u look so awesome....for haters She will wear what the production has decided not by her self, most importantly she is unlike other kdrama girl who try to look cute or being sexy wearing costly dress...

Luna May 23 2020 5:58 am This series is superb!!!! 1) Cinematography is great and def deserves an award—from lighting, composition, the scenes. It’s brilliant. They know how to use the elements to make each scene more captivating. 2) LMH and KGE are such brilliant actors. And I really see the depth of their characters here. LMH also really matured as an actor. They deserve an award for their performance, esp for ep 11 ? 3) The premise of the story is very interesting. The concept is cool. 4) Woo Do Hwan. 5) This drama will make you think and use your brain! Because of Lee Gon and his calculations, I started reviewing math. This drama also introduced me to korean poetry, kim sowol to be specific. There are howevers tho. The drama may pace a bit slowly at first but it’s progressing faster in newer episodes. And there’s a lot of product placement. No biggie tho. And I think the pacing is apt so viewers have better grasp on the concept.

sara May 23 2020 5:40 am loving every episode. great drama, great actors. keep up the good work.

Sab May 23 2020 3:25 am Honestly, ep 11 ending scene was pretty cool. It seems kinda cliche but, it's a kdrama what do you expect. It's getting interesting now. I wonder if Luna will take over JTE life soon? but the the double characters are still confusing and I've given up on trying to figure out who's in which world..

wahaha May 23 2020 2:43 am the story is getting progressive worse, so is kim go eun's acting - she used to be a good actor. there are five episodes left for the drama to redeem itself.

dubuuu May 23 2020 2:41 am idk why many people r hating on this drama. so gooooood!!! especially the actors, actually it is overall overwhelming. this drama always gets the number one spot trending in netflix and social media/sns here in our country, Philippines. AAAAAAA we r wishing that the ending would be a happy one.

Korean fan May 23 2020 2:31 am Boring. It does not make me desperately wait to the next episode. As a fan of Kim go eun I ll say she deserves much better drama like Goblin. What is with this drama. Though story line is better but there is no chemi between leads. That's making it boring. Look at dramas like crash landing on you, itaewon class it made us to desperately wait for the coming episodes. On the other side extraordinary you both new leads rocked on the stage. I must say these dramas are the best.

wrong turn May 23 2020 2:13 am If you are bored in a love triangle stories, adulterous and far from real life love stories.Try this one. The story will bring you to another world of fantasies. If you like adventures, investigations, action and little thriller then watch this. I've read some of negative comments, and to think of it , they really put time to watched to it and come up with a negative one and planning to watched more for that negative feedback, I guess.

Susan May 23 2020 1:07 am Im still giving it a Hope and I wasnt disappointed! The story was for sure a little bit slow but it is worth it! And for those in the comments saying that LMH can’t act, you are probably prejudiced and didn’t even watch his acting except you just read that he is going to be a rich king so you are assuming right away that he is a bad actor.

ummm May 23 2020 12:26 am this show is a bit overrated, I mean the second half of the drama is starting to be exciting but the first half ruined it I mean look at the ratings no one is watching it anymore in Korea its only the people in other countries who watch it on Netflix because of the leads

Bhingkay-nj May 22 2020 10:57 pm I must say, that I had been to looking forward to see of what will happen next, it is getting intense every time. I have to take a break and needed a breather. I did not expect the bloody mess in which the King itself participated in the fight just to protect Leutenant. That alone, the King, portrays his deep love to his future queen. Amazing job directors!!!

Hualo May 22 2020 10:31 pm Omg!!!! Episode 11 is epic. Love love love ❤️ both Lee Minho and Kim Go Eun nailed their roles.

JungTaeEulFan May 22 2020 10:21 pm Other name: Deoking: Yeongwonui Gunju; The King: Forever Sovereign; The King: Permanent Monarch; The King: Forever the Monarch; The King: Monarch of Eternity; The King; Deo King: Youngwonui Gunjoo; The King: The Eternal Monarch; The King - Lord of Eternity........Look at these ....These are literal title names of this shw.... it's a sadlovestory guysss??

cjam457 May 22 2020 9:24 pm All I can say about episode 11 is OMG!!!!! It was really Awsome! This show, it just keeps getting better and better every episode 9, have gotten just so much better. I enjoy the action in this one the actors were spot on and everything is just coming together just right. Add the end I again was left cheering for our couple because they, wow this a swoon worthy, just swoon worthy at the end.

Ozonoella May 22 2020 9:09 pm I must say,episode 11 has to be the best episode yet,like my word. I just kept anticipating for more and more while watching. And should I say the ost just hit different when the king came to save tae eul. I real hope jo young doesn't die,oh my, I'm so scared,because no one can actually predict this film. Really hoping the ratings for this film goes up.

Koreastar May 22 2020 7:16 pm I like the overall story but the script is cringe, cheesy and stupid? I hope KES can wrote better script in the upcoming episodes! I think the director has done a good job in term of cinematography in this drama even though it still can't hide the flaws in the script. One of the most stupid script is when Lee Gon & his guards fought the bad guys at the street with the swords??? When there are helicopters, police, and SWAT team all around?? I'm so disappointed with this kind of writing.

Nia K. Haryanto May 22 2020 5:41 pm People said that The King Eternal Monarch is a masterpiece of a poem. And most of us refused to read it. Can't agree more! Read it. It's still not too late!

Logic Logic May 22 2020 5:24 pm Well explained @shell. Hope by this time the viewers will not be confuse and instead love and enjoy each episodes. All the actors are superb. Again, if it is KES there is no doubt that I will watch it because as always it is full of passion, love and sophistication. From the actors, cinematography, story line and OST are all great work of Art and passion. Congratulations to TKEM team ! Good work. Well done.

Alice May 22 2020 4:11 pm Love this drama. Another Alice in Wonderland line at 37.33, "...will arrive somewhere if we keep going". I am sad because Prince Buyeong died. I like his character and his relationship with both LG and the Court Lady Noh. Their relationship are so charming, loving and believable. I pity LG. He was so alone in the kitchen, even cook his own meal, with all the money and wealth he has. Looking forward for the next episode. I cannot imagine 16 episodes are sufficient to conclude the drama. How could Lee Lim be defeated? He is really evil. And of course LG has to deal with the prime minister. Time stood still?? I give up in predicting how it will conclude. If the drama keeps going, it will arrive somewhere after 16 episodes.

shell May 22 2020 4:06 pm @Ayaijs I think she's still fearless. Standing up while still scare makes her fearless. Even when she was losing all hope and all of Lee Rin's men came, she stood her ground with only 2 bullets left. She's scare but she didn't drop and let them take her without a fight. She held the gun up, she's still willing to keep fighting until her last breathe. Calling for Lee Gon is a smart move since she is being chased by a lot of people and only Lee Gon knows her in this world. You'll be stupid to not make use of whatever you can in this situation. She only dropped the gun when Lee Gon arrived. She fought and ran for a long time and as human you do get exhausted.

Osas May 22 2020 3:34 pm Episode 11 was daebak!!! Lee gon was sooo hot!!! Especially when He said she's the future queen of the Republic of Corea I screamed my lungs out!!!

z0iLaEtchuzah May 22 2020 2:51 pm Episode 11: This ep is intense it just starting to Blow Up ? Watching alone in my room on a "silent scream" the last 5 mins!!! Why is LMH in his King LEE GON character sooo damn Hot ? esp when he's yielding that sword! Jeong Tae Eul is a One Lucky Woman for having a person who will do everything for her (i know it's drama and rarely happens irl) and when HE gave that "King's Order" to "Protect Her...future Queen of KOC" my emotions went on rollercoaster ? Lee Lim you are very bad bad bad!!! Haha! You're playing with our emotions you know that, writer-nim and PD-nim???! ?? Oh also I have a feeling that it is PM KSR that is at Nari's place and thank goodness Yeong is in ROK. But seeing that preview, the "Unbreakable Sword" got shot, since Eun-seob is in KOC got shot once, I'm afraid that it's Yeong who'll get shot this time around and maybe cost his life. As we know, only one should live. ?? Ah enough. I cannot wait for tomorrow!

Ayo May 22 2020 2:02 pm @ayaijs...she was scared..no fearless woman will be in that kind of situation and won’t be scared..even if it’s a man..she was close to dying..no hope at all...this movie has no flaw at all..it’s dope...Anybody that is not okay with this movie doesn’t have any emotion or probably can’t think at all to related with emotions?

Kay May 22 2020 11:27 am Can someone please explain the episode 12 trailer? It's like the real Jung Tae-ul isn't the lady who went to kingdom of Corea. The trailer looks confusing. On another note, the new episode got me nervous and anxious.

Poonam May 22 2020 10:58 am Lee Min Ho looks stunning and very spectacular plotting. Nail biting twits and turns, great storyline n acting of each role is mind-blowing. Loved the show! Love Lee Min Ho....

Ayaijs May 22 2020 10:54 am Jang Tae Eul character has changed. From fun n fearless woman to become mellow n always crying ? I love the old Tae eul. I love the story, the actions, the confusing, the actors and the actres.. but I dont like the romance between main characters. It just annoying.. the hugs, the crying even the kisses is without reasons.. please Tae Eul.. be a tough woman again.. less crying pleease.. you're a police officers.. not a high school kids whos waiting her shining armor prince..

Eve May 22 2020 10:53 am Daebak Episode 11! Clap clap clap

Le le May 22 2020 10:43 am I am loving this drama.? The story line is complicated and thats what makes it special. Its not typical Korean romance clichés drama. Some people are saying that they find this confusing, trust me its not. They have described parallel universe in best way possible.

Hope it will get good ratings from now on.❤

Preety May 22 2020 5:04 am We love lee min hoo?

And the king eternal  monarch  is the best drama

??????? love from India

Millennial Pink May 22 2020 1:41 am This drama is really interesting and one of a kind despite the complicated storyline. Just give it a go guys. I've watched all the episodes up till ep10. For those who are still confused about Kang Sin Jae. During the time that Tae Eul met him in Kingdom of Corea, it was just for a moment and a different world. He was not in KoC but he's in Republic of Korea bcs you can see the difference on the road side. So don't get confused. Actually all the past episodes was in the year 2019 and in ep10 they were in 2020. Both worlds are still in the same year but different capital city, different emperor, different government and all. Just focus on every detail and you can het the hints. Fighting TKEM!!!

Jessica Smith May 21 2020 11:52 am This is just an amazing narrative of a love story.. all the twist and turn, and the magical moments shared by a commoner and the emperor. the acting is very persuasive. I feel each pain and joy and love of Lee Gon and Tae Eul. Such a masterpiece. The cinematography, the plot, the cast were cast appropriately. The setting are so dreamy. Location are very well thought out. This is movie is close to perfect... the drama has brought me into their world. I feel like I am in the journey as well. I have watched episode 1-10 six times . I can't wait for the next episodes. And I am rooting for a spectacular happy ending.

sari May 21 2020 6:33 am I love all the actors, but honestly I can't convince my self to watch any more than three episodes. The story is too much complicated for a 16 episode drama. It might be my problem, but I am a little disappointed.

Rachel May 21 2020 12:03 am I just love the chemistry between the leads.. No lovey dovey stuff.. Saying it when they realise it this is love and I can't spend my life without seeing this person, I miss him already.... What's there else to realize for a start... They are 30around and not in early 20s guys, there is so much to unfold that's why it seems too early but to say there is no romance, it's truly wrong...

Meow May 20 2020 3:35 pm This is really masterpiece!! I love the plot and their cinematography is superb, i really curious how this show will end. Need more than 16 episode please :) i still want to see my couple LMH x KGE. Hope this week their rating will increase because the problem is more complicated now

Sheila May 19 2020 6:56 pm Great acting. Fascinating, but highly detailed plot line. I love this. There are moments when it drags a little (even with all the wonderful details), and I have found myself thinking, "Do they not have enough material?", but otherwise, I am always anxious for the next episode - which to me is a very positive sign. I think that there may be just a few too many similarities with Goblin (two worlds, people appearing and disappearing into different time periods). It gives us a slight feeling of 'been there', or deja vu. As for all the pressure on this glorious writer, "Y'all need to lighten up". So many successful scripts, in a relatively short period of time - could you do it?

please pdnim:( May 19 2020 10:39 am writernim,,,pdnim,, i think the drama need to extend episode up to 18-20 episode. i just realise that is just 6 episode left and the story soo complicated, is enough to be created in 6 episodes only?, The Important Thing Is I Dont Want Bye Bye With This Drama, And I Want Happy Ending, Can I??? Please??

i wish the director and writer like to casually open Asianwiki and read the comment behind, but i think its not. huft

LillyMay May 19 2020 10:01 am 1-The acting is perfect, the cinematography is amazing, but they should have created a better chemistry for the leads. I can see why He loves her, but I don't understand how she suddenly starts loving him back after being so disrespectful to him and only after finding out He is a Kind...there is not build up on the emotions. Also, I believe another female lead also would have been a better choice because it feels like they are trying to recreate a Goblin-type success by casting the lead actress which I think was a mistake.

2- The storyline is too complex and tricky although innovative. I had to re-watch the first episode to understand what's going on.

3- Some of the scenes are dragged out too much and each episodes feels like and things could be moving on a little bit faster....

4- Too many products replacement ads and these are really distracting from the seriousness of the drama.

Jud May 19 2020 9:55 am I am super duper love the drama????the story is very nice the characters is so good i really admire the writer and the director on the way they predict the story and it was so overwhelming that the actor and actress are doing perfectly the role of the characters the way what the writer and the director wants.The way the story was going on..???To be honest I really admire Lee min ho I even watched his movie and follow with it I even observe on any roles that he acts and Kim Go Eun also is very beautiful, she deserves the character also and both of them have chemistry.Watching Lee min ho everyday the way he smile makes me also fluttered even I cant expect too much on him but still I am happy that I admired and watch he's movie. STAY SAFE OPPA I am wishing I could enter the south korea and meet you in person?????

Melin May 19 2020 9:50 am I just watched without knowing the contents of this drama

Hoineivah May 19 2020 6:02 am I love this drama and every cast member in it Kim go eun is natural in both her beauty and acting also looks good together with Lee min ho I love their chemistry and can't wait wish to see them soon Lee min ho and Kim go eun you are the perfect couple and I am really counting on the both of you

ann May 19 2020 3:26 am this drama have very promising plot and great cinematography but poor execution..

i have watched up until episode 7 but i don't see the chemistry between the leads, they just look good together. it feels like they skipped few steps suddenly smitten over each other, i wish they shows the relationship build up so i could at least relate why they love each other. the only interesting character so far are woo do hwan's character and shin jae

the directing also a bit messy, for example the scene when ta eul meet shin jae on kingdom of corea was confusing, for a moment i thought she gone back to republic of korea because both two world looks familiar

muay May 19 2020 2:24 am ูู>>. This drama have a lot of questions to find out the answer.... Guy ... you have to watch it... I'm be sure after the end of this drama... I must create a book call>>> " Answers of The King eternal monarch "... 55555... I love this drama... >>>

Vk May 18 2020 11:40 pm I am sorry for being dumb, but someone please explain. So what year is the Kingdom of Korea in and what year is Republic of Korea. The lady from the Kingdom got a newspaper with Donald Trump on it, which would mean the Republic of Korea is in the future, but then her mother said people don't read newspapers nowadays.

Ugh May 18 2020 10:06 pm I wish they would focus on the mystery of the wicked uncle and his army, what lee gon is going to do to stop his uncle, and how luna time travelled? To save little lee gon.. instead of focusing on the romance.. there's zero romance either way

Mandy May 18 2020 3:52 pm I think why the ratings are so low is cause they've really gone out on a different tangent by introducing a complex timeline to follow. The scenes are gorgeous, the acting is great but you need the patience to unwrap the intricate plots. I applaud them for trying something new, it is a refreshing take I must admit. I'll definitely watch till the end.

taniaa May 18 2020 2:10 pm eps 9-10 REALLY mind blowing & the plot twist thoooo and the funnyscene really make me laughing so hard, all of you should watch it!!!

Ki Eun May 18 2020 1:35 pm The concept was very promising but the execution of the drama was done poorly.. the story was all over the place :/

niki May 18 2020 11:22 am i just watched episode 10 and damn!! it so good, finally i feel the chemistry between the leads, its a relief. And the preview tho, OMG why JTE can bloody like that!!! :(

more surprised is the rating. why so low for a very good episode like that, it deserves more than 11%

Wannie May 18 2020 9:39 am The plot is really, really interesting and unique. It's just that the way it's delivered is the problem. How the drama is being directed somehow made it so confusing. :( Idk if it's just me.

maximus May 18 2020 9:32 am ep 9 and 10 are the best episodes so far. Hope the ratings will go up for the next episodes :)

Zack May 18 2020 7:38 am I only wish for happy ending. I dont wanna cry at last.

wookie May 18 2020 5:32 am episode 10 is superb, best of all episode so far, cant wait for friday to come

no eul May 18 2020 1:02 am idk why, everytime i looked at JTE and LG, always remind me with euntak and kimshin :(

dont hate me, i shipped gongyoo and go eun more, but i will support them too

aahhh i cant move on from goblin :(

miu May 18 2020 12:57 am i think the problem in this drama is the execution and poor written. Honestly its a good story, i enjoyed so much. i love the pairings (KGE and LMH) even the story dont make much love development between them. episode 10 is best from all episode. but the drama is under my expectation :(

i wish the ratings can increase very high though, still love TKEM. Lets spread love and support each other <3

Suri May 17 2020 11:23 pm Amazing, perfection, great chemistry??? This drama is just ok as is the leads but falls WAY short of the hype surrounding it. It would help if there was a connection between the leads, but there is no fire or feeling.

Hhkh May 17 2020 10:49 pm i cant for sad ending, Writernim Happy Ending Jebal:(((

JungTaeEulFan May 17 2020 8:53 pm I'm not ready for a sadlovestory..:(... don't want a sad ending in this quarantine at least..be prepared for lots of sadness that's coming in this drama :(

JungTaeEulFan May 17 2020 8:40 pm I am getting more and more convinced that it's a SadLoveStory...:(..bcuz it getting more and more like it's literal tittle ...along in order to save the two world from an evil person(who wants eternity), The King will sacrifice everything and save his younger self(go and watch the clip , there he is the ONE who saved his younger self) and become Eternal Monarch in order to save himself in every Timeline(from traitor) and to meet JungTae Eul in every timeline again...n I've no idea about other sideline story.... they're all entangled up together....and The writer is famous for sad ending stories...:(...I hope not this one has also a sad one But u NVR know

Nat May 17 2020 8:14 pm Jo Eun-Sup and Jo Yeong are hands down the best thing about this drama. It had potential, but the first few episode saw it wasted except for these two. Kudos to Woo Do Hwan, I hope he gets a lead role soon!

Lubh May 17 2020 5:14 pm We need more romance between kim go eun and lee min hoo puhleasss. In of screen theyre so cute and looks comfortabel each other but in the drama theyre really really really definition of Long Distance Relationship Couple!!!!! but still i watched till the end hahahahah

KdramaCutiePie May 17 2020 11:40 am Where to start?

I was really excited before the show aired, I loved the sneak peeks and trailers. Knowing the cast, the writer and seeing parts of the story made me all hyped up.

Then I started watching, if we look solely at the storyline, let’s be honest. It’s a gem, you can do so much with 2 worlds, people who look exactly the same as you, love that expands 2 worlds. But then the story started to unfold, my oh my, I’m dissatisfied. The first episode was perfect, an introduction. From the second episode the writer should’ve started to incorporate little things that would build up to the love arc. The love arc was too forced, which makes it less believable, hence why so many people say that can’t see the chemistry. Because it’s there, but for us viewers chemistry needs to have a foundation. Little things that draw us in and makes us want them to be together.

Because there are two worlds, we get introduced to many characters. The ones that live in our world and the people who live in the kingdom, each of them has a story and the drama tries to at least show us how the villain is replacing people. But it’s too much, too many characters and storylines. Which leaves less time to make us get invested in the main cast and their character development. The constant off editing doesn’t make it any better.

The drama as a puzzle is ok, I found a lot of easter eggs and I’m watching the show to see the ending unfold.

But I would like to take a moment and talk about Woo Do Hwan, what a talent. His acting is off the charts and I can’t get enough of him. The way he makes it totally believable that there are really 2 people with the same face but totally different characters. I’m loving every scene he’s in and he’s the reason i look forward to new episodes. He’s the one carrying the show, at least for me. I hope I haven’t offended anybody. This is my honest review. Please don’t question my intellect, because I get the story and the complicated plots and twists. I just think it’s poorly written and executed.

sivi May 17 2020 11:20 am really it took me in to another world they put a lot of effort to create a great epic

TheQueen May 17 2020 10:35 am This drama is still inside my cup of tea. I love the cinematography (though I hate the unsubtle products placements). The writer has had her hits, but actually this one is a lil bit of a miss. It could have been better had it been directed by another director. Yes to the comment re Goblin director. I personally still love watching it, but I get it why the ratings are not as expected. Each episode doesn’t have its own mini mystery to solve, not enough cliffhanger. It definitely doesn’t have enough oomph for a fantasy drama, almost too vanilla. Though I have to disagree with comments about the lacking main leads chemistry. I think they definitely have good chemistry, but it’s not oozing because of the way their storyline and characters are written. It’s a different kind of romance. I love it cause it feels realistic. A mature relationship between a king and a police officer, no push and pull. And Woo Do Hwan is just adorable in this drama! Would love to see more of Young and Eun Sup with Na Ri and Seung A. I will keep watching to the end. Despite everything, I’m still pulled into these two worlds.

nadine May 17 2020 8:22 am This drama really interesting. After Goblin and Descendant of the sun, this drama makes me curious and addicted to watching it. And for those who can only complain, it's better to keep your mouth shut or don't watching this drama. But haters always hate and not necessarily the haters can make masterpiece like this drama. Yeah this drama not perfect but, the storyline so interesting and LMH-KGE are so amazing.

Kim Go-Eun-Lee Min Ho and All Crews Fighting, Keep Move On, Forget It About Ratings.

Pheya May 17 2020 5:39 am I don’t understand why people hate this drama. I love it! The story line is unique, and the romance amount is just enough. Maybe some people don’t really understand the character. Tae Eul isn’t that softie girl, she always been an independent woman, and never had in love before. Then she met Lee Gon, who is really passionate. I could understand their romance.. and it’s just enough for me. Why people keep pushing the romance scenes? I like the plot, it’s confusing, but make me feel curious and looking forward to watch the next episodes.

Ika May 17 2020 4:30 am Next week the rating will be increased. TWTM was end .

WangXian97 May 17 2020 4:06 am Interesting storyplots but poor romantic chemistry btw the leads. I love LMH & KGE individually but damn they rly have no chemistry together.

Apart from the romance, quite an entertaining drama tbh.

Memangoninja May 17 2020 3:29 am I absolutely love this drama! I feel that there are so many hatred towards it as people expected to see more romance rather than all the complexities and mystery. TBH, I also watched it to see the romance btw FL and ML (I Love Both of Them So MuchhhH, really great acting skills). However, after watching this drama, I actually fell in love with the story. Not only romance but everything. People just need to be more patient. This drama is really a masterpiece, filled with so many twist. It get confusing most of the times but that’s what makes it interesting (More Theories!!) Really can’t wait to see what happens next especially the ending. Lets Go TKTEM?

BENCH May 17 2020 2:08 am The great questions from this great series so far.

1. What exactly is the role of Luna? 2. What would the different versions of the obelisks shown at the title opening represents? Does it mean that the gateways have different uses? 3. Is there something going on with the Chief's missing activity that he kept making an excuse that he is drinking with someone? And to think that he memorized the plate number of Shin Jae's stalker is fishy. 4. What exactly is the role of this Yo-Yo boy? What does his scenes mean? 5. Who saved Lee Gon? And how did it happen?

Still, I wanted to find as many clues as possible by re-watching some episodes. There could be details there which I did not pay enough attention. So far, this series is great! I highly appreciate it! This is what we call an art because it does not state the obvious. We somehow need to think in an abstract manner to be able to get the feel of this drama. That's all!

Sab May 17 2020 1:57 am Honestly, I'm only watching because of the casting and high production quality. I don't understand the place where time stops and what's with the balloons plus the cgi.. Also, the scenes where they meet and hug felt sudden and the sadness and sense of longing for each other wasn't really building up so those scenes didn't have as much of an impact as it could've :( No hate or anything just a little disappointed.. could've been better..I really want to like this drama but-

anonymous May 17 2020 1:30 am the only and single person whom i enjoyed in this kdrama is Woo Do-Hwan! Completely dissapointed about the story!

Lala May 16 2020 10:03 pm This drama is too focus on the story about two worlds and the cases, but the story about two worlds itself is so draggy. Okay, lets say this drama is not focus on the romance. But come on, i believe that a lot of people watching this because of kim go eun and lee min ho's big name, and what we're expecting is romance between them. But even the chemistry was super okay, but the romance story between them in this drama is just like duty only. Its like they just care about the two worlds story, but they cant forget that this is a romance drama, okay then add a little romantic scene. Just like that

Misu May 16 2020 9:18 pm I’m surprised to see negative comments. I came here seeking help with characters it’s as complex as a Russian novel. Ha! I’m loving it. Have 2 more episodes to go. Telling all my friends. For me the love story is beautiful and engrossing.I think the actors do a great job. It’s a beautiful love story.❤️ The intrigue and mystery are engaging. ? The entire cast is drop dead gorgeous which doesn’t hurt. Ha! Looking forward to more episodes. I hope it continues for many seasons. ?

Exciting, holds interest, solid acting, beautiful people, mystery, intrigue, love story? What’s not to like? Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

CARMEN May 16 2020 9:14 pm I am thankful for this drama as it has been one positive thing to look forward to weekly during this period of quarantine and enjoy the simple joys of life.

CARMEN May 16 2020 8:17 pm Done watching Episodes 9 & 10. Love how the story is unfolding. There are a lot of possibilities, I can’t predict which way it will go. Superb acting by both lead actors!

Ggone May 16 2020 7:35 pm The failure of this drama falls entirely on the writer. The story line is more suited for a movie where the twist is unveiled at the end. For to wait for 10 Eps waiting for the main plot to unfold is unbearable. I also agree that the love arc feels so forced. This could have been a great movie. Great cinematography. Great production quality.

hi May 16 2020 7:00 pm I loved ep 9 and 10. Ep 10 definitely did not have obvious PPL and I hope the next remaining episodes continues to do that. I believe that lee minho and Kim Goeun do have chemistry, maybe it isn’t the strong, however, I definitely know they have chemistry of screen from the behind the scenes. I’m really can’t wait for the next episode because of the preview. They can’t just leave us hanging like that. After reading some theories on twitter, I believe that it is Lee Gon’s future self who was kissing Taeeul at the end. He was wearing the same outfit we saw in ep 1: The words he was saying seemed a bit off and was kind of hinting something. Jung taeeul also stepped back when he met lee gon which makes me wonder why. Is it just me but I want Lee Lim to kill more people. Obviously not the main cast but other people because I want to see more action. I do think today’s episode did not flow smoothly. We had to go into about 20 minutes where we left off from ep 9. I think the beginning scenes could of been remove. Also, I’m sure the timelines were different because there were many cuts but it was not displayed. Overall I really enjoyed ep 9 and 10 were the best episodes. Really can’t wait for ep 11

Joni May 16 2020 6:18 pm It’s frustrating and cringeworthy how the FL and ML relationship feel forced. This is just horrible. I thought they had chemistry in ep 4 ending but ep 5 everything just disappeared again. I’m losing interest real fast. Only thinh keeping me here are the characters. I’d rather watch this without the forced romance. Too much characters... many without actual stories. I wonder what the 2ndFL is even doing in this drama. She doesn’t have a relevant plot, she’s just dressing up and walking around tf.

Alice May 16 2020 5:31 pm Episode 10 ended very sadly. I felt for the both the lead characters LG and JTE. He was saying goodbye to her. I think ( I am speculating) he will marry his cousin, the daughter of LGI. She also knew this fact. So heart wrenching. So how will it ends? 1. Like Alice in Wonderland, after the villains defeated and the two Universes restored to order, both LG and JTE wake up from their dreams in their respective Universes (Corean Kingdom and Korean Republic). 2. After the villains defeated, the two Universes will collide, involving some characters time tunnel to 1994. Order restored and only Korean Republic exists. LG exists as LJH. LJH and JTE fall in love and live happily ever after.

I am sure my speculation is wrong. I hope the story ended differently and surprisingly.

It is a good drama, good acting, beautiful setting, good dialog. I do not care about the rating or the product promotion.

All the best. I hope they will win many prizes.

tony May 16 2020 3:08 pm This story is not up to the expectations one would get from a Lee Min Ho drama . Too many characters, a little boring, at times. Looks like it is just a vehicle to give Lee a drama to be involved in . With the little time they are together it was too soon for Kim Go Eun to express her love to lLee. Too many look alike characters. But I will finish it to see how the story writer conclude the drama.

Luv romance May 16 2020 2:38 pm Just finished episodes 9 and 10....luv them ....in all honesty, sometimes I get a bit lost with the sci fi stuff and trying to stay on track with which characters are moving back in forth Between universes.....but .... overall I luv the story.... epi. 10 was heart breaking and I’m hoping Kim Go Eun character discides that she can’t live w/o the king and becomes the queen in the end!!!!

I think Lee Min Ho and Kim are doing exceptional acting based on the material that has been presented to them!!!! I hope that this story has a happy ending since the king started with such trauma in his life.... can’t to see next weeks episodes !!!!

Cupcakesornot May 16 2020 1:50 pm This drama is so f- great. I cried a lot in ep10, i think a lot for the whole previous eps, i wonder a lot about the upcoming eps. Like, i literally don't know how the story will end. Kudos for kim eun sook for creating such a beautiful story?? applause for the actors, actress, director and all the stuff for making this drama. You guys did great.

Molly May 16 2020 12:35 pm I love this drama. What a great storyline and everyone is so good expressing emotions and portraying their characters. Cannot wait for the next episodes.

I just cried my eyes out at the end of episode 10 and was left craving more with preview of episode 11. Cannot wait. The chemistry of the leads are on point. Their emotions are so strong for eachother.

Thank you for another epic drama. It has been wonderful!

iee May 16 2020 11:55 am This one’s great! If you watch a series of The CW: the flash , arrow, legends of tomorrow, you wont have a hard time trying to understand this series. Great job!

Lalarara May 16 2020 11:49 am Just watched ep 10 on netflix, and i still couldn’t feel the chemistry between the ML and FL, their romance scenes lack any feelings and seems force to be there just to filled as a ‘garnish’ on top of your meal. And Since the first eps i start to compares this drama with Goblin, ii really loved goblin, the cinematography was superb, both if the drama has superb cinematography, but i just annoyed by the characters of FL on goblin, but i still can feels the romance between the ML and FL on goblin, at least the romance between the two are well developed, not perfect but i can understand and following their developing feelings for each other, and we know from the start the FL is the destined bride for ML. On the other hand, for The King, i can’t, the FL is less annoying than FL on goblin, really KGE characters as police woman on this drama is much way better cause the FL is strong, independent, and smart. But like other people says about the chemistry, the sudden “I Love You” what the f? How come you suddenly loved someone when on the previous eps the FL didn’t show any sparks of being fallin i love to the ML, even when ML kissed the FL, she barely show any feeling of love, come on, if she is a stright forward person why dont you make a better story telling for both of them to develops natural Love story, cause when i saw the scene FL said I Love You, the so many questions that crossed my mind : Am i missing some scene? How come she said I Love You with that straight face? Why you started to fall in love to the man who stalks you with no identity and seems crazy (cause he said he is the king from other world), and suddenly you fallen in love? Cause now you know he is the real king from another dimensions? I think what make it feels forces is because as long as I watched every episode both of them are barely talked deeply about each other as a couple, even the ML whose longing to meet FL is need more time to ensure his feeling for her, feels like they don’t know each other deeply to said love to each other, they dont have much time as a couple, they are from different world, so the writer and director should know better that they need a Good Romance story line to intertwined their fate as a couple

Hong May 16 2020 11:45 am I was always a fan of fantasy romance sci-fi, but to be honest this one disappoint me so much that I'm so sad I had very high expectations.

Seriously, I'm only interested in EunSup and Yeong relationship than the leads. So sad. And the storyline is so bland. :((

Gina May 16 2020 11:44 am The show is obviously overrated thanks to big-name cast and very successful director-writer combo. However, if you're coming for romance here, this show won't help you get some butterflies in your stomach. More like confusion, lol.

The plot is okay - I like the idea of 2 worlds, this uncle being super evil. But we have to accept it. Love line is a huge stretch in here. It's unbelievable and feels rather forced. And if I can somewhat see why Lee Gon could have feelings for the girl. No one showed us why and how exactly the Tae Eul has fallen for him. It just happened. Ah, maybe bcs he is a prince her internal subconscious golddigger couldn't refuse??

Big May 16 2020 11:24 am At the ending scene of ep 10, i'm crying while still confusing about the story. I really love lee min ho and kim go eun's chemistry, but the story really confusing me, up untill now

aspire May 16 2020 10:26 am the casting is really great, but i have to say that the plot does not click

Ggone May 16 2020 6:45 am This should have been a great drama. It is snail slow though. The writer is out of her mind. Ep 9 and the plot is still unknown.

Eve May 16 2020 4:45 am Woo Do Hwan is always been a scene stealer . ❤️

Kudos to the Scriptwriter. Amazing story! ❤️❤️❤️ Must Watch Kdrama

Thankmelater May 16 2020 4:20 am Why wait for episode that makes sense? There's a lot of drama that creates a good plot. Yes, the actors are very pro on their roles but what happened to the story sucks.

SYR May 16 2020 2:41 am sigh...a mess

Song Je May 15 2020 10:42 pm I I am no expert but this is just my take on this drama: -Some scenes were unnecessary but was just there to prolong the drama. -Slow in character development for a 16 episode series. (On ep8 now) -The plot about time and space has always been complicated to execute in any film though some manage to succeed. Imo, KEM failed in that aspect. I’d say, even the characters failed to convince me. Though they don’t need to. I still give the series a chance though.

neir May 15 2020 8:17 pm Maybe because I can relate to the FL a lot so I don't feel like their romance doesn't make sense. In fact my bf told me, I'm like JTE. I was the one who confessed to him. I don't show much "love" as people would expect. I'm not mushy or lovey dovey. He's the one who does all that and that's fine. There are different kinds of love stories and I guess because LG and JTE's love story aren't the stereotypical one, people want to demean it. Her confession did seemed rush and that's because it was meant to be rushed. She knew they don't have much time left together so in order to spend the limited time they have together, she's rushing it. She confessed because she's already forseeing the short-lived relationship they'll have together and decided to accept living and loving with each other in the moment.

jill May 15 2020 5:40 pm oh man, the ratings really dropped. ep 9 the lowest rating out of all episodes. I don't understand. It's getting more exciting and more is being revealed. I thought the ratings will increase from this episode but I guess not. I feel like the majority of the viewers are international than actual south koreans. I guess there are a lot of flaws in this drama and that everyone has different preferences, but I sincerely hope ratings can go up. I know ratings are not so important but it does kind of effect the drama. Anyways, I'm still going to watch regardless of the ratings. Sigh, I just feel sad for everyone who worked hard. Not enough people are appreciating it this complex, yet, beautiful drama

yi May 15 2020 3:57 pm I have a lot to say about this drama. I was really anticipating but I don’t think it has reached to my level of expectations. I’m still enjoying it but it’s not like a WOW drama. The actors are portraying their characters very well. Woo Dohwan, especially, is slaying his dual roles. I can’t believe it’s the same person playing eunseop and joyeong. Sorry but eunseop >>> joyeong. I hope neither of them dies. The cinematography is out of this world, so so beautiful. One of the best cinematography in the kdrama world. The thing I like the most about this drama is the storyline. The storyline is so interesting and hasn’t been done before and I can’t wait to find out more about Lee Lim’s ambition and how Lee Gon will defeat him. Oh, and the theories. There are so many theories and I love reading them. Everyone are like detectives lol. However, there are some aspects about this drama which I wish can improve on. The romance is very bland. Sorry but you have to admit the truth. Even if you’re fans of both of the leads, you can immediately tell that the romance writing is lacking. I personally think there wasn’t enough romance build up between taeeul and lee gon. I’m head over heals with this pair but I understand why viewers are frustrated and confused on how taeeul fell for Lee gon, details were missing. Lee minho and Kim goeun have better chemistry off screen than on screen lol. I still love their romance moments though. One thing for sure that I know everyone is annoyed about is the amount of PPL. I know that every drama there’s PPL but TKEM’s PPL are too obvious. The cringy lines with it is so bad. The production crew can at least try to blend it more well and not make it so obvious. It feels like a commercial drama. Last con, the plot is too slow. There’s only three more weeks left until the drama ends and I don’t even know how they’re going to wrap this up smoothly. The action has only begun now and that’s more than half of the drama. The drama focused way too less on the main objective. Also, there are many secrets being revealed but it also feels like we know nothing at all. They’re saying so much but also nothing at the same time. I hope they don’t cram everything at the end. Nonetheless, I enjoy this drama. It’s my first ongoing kdrama that I’m watching from the very start and I’m always looking forward for the next episodes. I’m on twitter daily, scrolling and reading theories lol. I’m 70% sure it will have a sad ending. The amount of foreshadowing points it out. But you know, sometimes sad endings are meant to be and it’s good to have a cry sometimes. Anyways, I just really hope the ratings will go up soon. I hate how the Korean media always have something bad to say about this drama every week. It’s like someone is purposely trying to drag TKEM down. Please just stop. Looking forward towards the next episode:)

Meow May 15 2020 3:46 pm Wow LMH acting is no doubt!! I got goosebump and also WDH who always makes me laugh with his double role Can't wait for the next episode, KES you're the best writer-nim ..

Jese May 15 2020 2:37 pm The episode 9 gave me the chillz the ending was so great ...love the drama right from the start...I believe many are disappointed in the chemistry between the leads because they are mostly used to this love dragging theory in kdramas ...But this was so different the guy had loved her be4 he even met her and the girl believes loving him is her fate

ema May 15 2020 1:53 pm up until today's episode I've tried to see the chemistry between the leads. I thought that I was too impatient. But its episode 9 already and this is the first time I don't feel any romantic connection between the main couple in all of the dramas I've watched. & When I saw her confessing her feelings I was so shocked! Like what? how? when?. & also the advertisements in this drama is so annoying so freaking annoying. I am so done with the coffee, the mask and the kimchi brand they are showing. It is so visible. The only thing that lets me continue the drama is because of do hwan! he deserves a million awards for his acting skills. He was able to portray both of the characters greatly. He has a very bright future ahead.

Via May 15 2020 1:19 pm 9/10 it a little bit slow but still love the drama

California girl May 15 2020 11:36 am This drama had a slow transition. For me, 1-6 episodes was a little bit dragging. Episode 8 is where the real action starts. But you cannot skip a single episode at the beginning because you will not understand the flow of the story. I love the ending of episode 8 and this is the reason why I couldn’t wait for episode 9. There are unnecessary scenes during the first half of this drama. I still do think that they could have done a better storytelling between Gon and Taeul’s affection for each other. But that is just one part of the story. Episode 9, their chemistry is finally showing. You just have to put aside the weird “love story” in the beginning. Now, there is definitely more action. The cinematography of this drama is fantastic! I’m not very fond of their songs, nothing really catchy for me but it worked out for most of the scenes. Everyone is doing a great job putting out their best acts. LMH might appear to be stoic in this drama but his subtle expressions and his overall aura just fits the role of a king. His deep voice can go from flat, to soft to fierce. I love it that his role is intelligent and fierce yet in front of Taeul and the old lady in the palace, he becomes soft. In episode 9, LMH’s acting really stood out. I can now truly, truly say that this is an amazing drama! This show is a good one and probably one of the most interesting dramas I have ever watched. The dark side of this story is what really pulls me. You become so immersed to it because it makes you think. Some people don’t like it but as long as I like it, who cares about opinions. Koreans should be proud that they have talented people who can bring out an awesome project like this one. I think it is underrated and it just doesn’t make sense to me. All the actors in this drama were so on point. I hope they get plenty of rewards. Kudos!

nia May 15 2020 10:17 am good drama in 2020, its so adorable, one of the most rare kdrama ever

Nat May 15 2020 7:31 am 1.Too much PPL (product placement) 2. No chemistry between the main character, he kissed her and then suddenly she fell in love with him?? That just doesn't make sense. 3.Too much side story which is unnecessary. 4.The drama is too slow, it took 4 ep just for her to go to his world. 5.Woo Do-Hwan is the only reason I'm continuing to watch this kdrama.

Killa May 15 2020 7:04 am Same like you mich..i actually dont watch drama of LMH.. but this i want to watch..not because im adore to LMH but i really like this drama.. i think this drama get different thay you didnt expected what nexy will happen..i really like genre like this. No doubt..

Nia K. Haryanto May 15 2020 3:02 am "When it’s fate, there are no coincidences. Your fate is determined by the choices you make, but there times when your fate chooses you."

I love that quote!

Alice May 15 2020 12:53 am I like this drama because the hero is LMH or LG the King is so handsome, a mathematician. Seldom a mathematician is handsome. He acting is gracious and he does portray that of a mathematician. He pauses and ponder a few times over difficult sudden issues, like when the girl JTE said "I love you". On top of that he acted "kingly". I am hooked to this show because of the sci-fi element and I think hard how it would end. May be it will end like Alice in the wonderland, where the main cast LMH or JTE will wake up from their dreams. I cannot imagine LMH will leave his Universe to live with her, nor the other way. The two universes will be restored. Let's hear your opinion.

Alvina May 14 2020 9:55 pm Reminds me of Queen In Hyun’s man. While the chemistry between the leads isnt there, I like all the other actors and their portrayal. The storyline is intriguing and the villain is scary. It keeps you hooked.

Marsha May 14 2020 4:41 pm This is kdrama is simply amazing!!!!!!!! It doesn’t compare to any of the shows out there. They didn’t skimp on budget to make this show. No scene is poorly made, I must admit!!!!!!!!!!

Now regarding the plot, it’s splendid! You need to bring your “thinking cap” to get all the twists and turns of every scene of every episode because they are all related. I suggest you watch it again to get what’s going on because every scene is interrelated.

Anyway, this is a very good watch with the lockdown going on. It excites you to think and at the same time entertains you with both the charms of the 2 main lead.

Kudos to the director and scriptwriter as well as all the actors & actresses!!! Can’t wait until everything is revealed!!!

Straberry cupcakes May 14 2020 2:59 pm My initial motivation to watch this TKEM is ofc the writer, who has written incredible dramas before -Descendant of the sun, guardian: the great and lonely god. Another reason it bcs fantasy is so my genre. The first two eps were fine, telling abt the premise of the story, yet in eps 3-5, i think the pace of the plot was a bit too slow. But u know what, eps 6-8 started to amaze me. I think plot is going faster in the second half. Now i can't even wait for friday and saturday every week whoaa.. i think theres gonna be a lot of plot twist in this drama as the puzzles start to build

Alice May 14 2020 1:49 pm This k-drama is so incredibly boring. The plot/script, the characters, the acting, and the product placements are all horrible. It's as if they used everything we've already seen in other k-dramas and successfully made it much worse. I gave it a chance and sadly wasted way too much time watching this. There's almost an infinite amount of good k-dramas, but this certainly ain't it.

Grace May 14 2020 1:12 pm Fantasy drama and need you to think more in every ep..if you like love story so this not your type i guess. ..for me...this drama very good and have strong storyline......so depends.

chloe May 14 2020 10:10 am such a beautiful drama, but i think there should be season 2? <3

liv May 14 2020 10:01 am i think JTE say " i love u" its not so rushed. Lets take a while to remember the background, she knows their relationship is short lived bcus they will never know when they may see each other again, as they live in two different world. She said it before it was too late. indeed theyre still in the beginning of their relationship, but its unstable and extremely uncertain. She just dont want to waste her time and embrace her fate :)

Ensaymada May 14 2020 7:21 am Honestly just here for the bodyguard (Jo Young/Eun-Sup). He is #hotAF! LMH and KGE are the usual strong girl/spoiled boy pair that is the lifeblood of Asian drama. The story is fine, though I generally have low tolerance for a fantasy narrative. Like I said, just here for the fine a** Jo Young.

Meow May 14 2020 7:00 am I really love this drama, love the storyline, love the concept, love the cinematography, love their chemistry so much. Eventhough the rating is not pretty good, i will keep watching till the end, because this is my genre and there's many beautiful scenes and actually this drama is also aired on netflix and national tv at the same time, so i think that's one of the reason why the rating like this. But on netflix, this drama is number #1 in South Korea and other coutries. This is one of the best drama i've ever watch since "Playfull Kiss" , "Dream high" , "49 Days" and "Boys Before Flowers".

Theary May 14 2020 6:12 am I am so in love with this drama. Lee Min Ho the great handsome king with unpredictable plot. This give me another experience of drama story line which is not the same as other. I am get excited over and over for each episode. Please don't criticise if so much... I am always waiting for the new apisode release. Thank writer, producer and my love actor Lee Min Ho...

Ava May 14 2020 4:02 am It had a slow start but is picking up nicely. The chem between Kim Ga Eun and Lee Min Ho is improving.

KDramaFan May 13 2020 10:37 pm The neck wound on the boy Emperor was to the left of this neck but subsequent scenes had the bandage on the right side?

GT May 13 2020 9:35 pm So glad that so many of the recent comments point out the deficiencies of this drama, rather than just blindly fangirling over the leads or gushing over the non-existing chemistry between the leads. I really wanted to like this drama a lot because I enjoy a good sci fi series once in a while, and the premise of the parallel worlds looked really interesting. However the writers seemed to be dragging out the drama on purpose. By the time it reached ep 5 and that weird kiss thing happened, I stopped watching. From the latest comments, it looked as if the female lead’s confession also didn’t make sense to some viewers. I don’t doubt that the leads have huge fan bases, but even in the few eps that I watched, I found the supporting actors more intriguing. I may come back to this later if the pace and storyline improve, but it’s definitely not because of the painfully dreary love story between the leads.

Fayesha May 13 2020 2:51 pm the drama has a good story telling, but the script and time frame are not accelerating as it's should be. i'm on episode 7 and the drama doesn't even get to the point of the real issue or problem episode 1 premises. from director perspective of course it's a good way to make the drama lengthy. i'm sure a lot's people can feel it.

Luna May 13 2020 2:24 pm This drama gives me Black (OCN Kdrama) vibes... The theories are unpredictable, we can only know the thruth in the ending. I bet the ending of this drama will be great and I'm looking forward to that.

Mich May 13 2020 12:11 pm I'm a picky at drama, I never watch it till the end if I dont like it, but this one really good!! I watch thrice for episode 1-8 just because I loved it!!! I never watch LMH drama before beside City Hunter, Personal Taste and The Heirs. I'm not into LMH cos I tho he was arrogant, but I proofed it wrong after watching all The King bts! He was so friendly and professional. I think because KGE and WDH were so friendly so that LMH really get into them.

I shipped LMH with KGE hahahaha can't watch for dispatch :(

LMH and KGE chemistry i like it!!!!

Can't wait for next episode:(:( Actually the first episode was so confusing till I was bored, but step by step I was into it.

It contains too many advertising inside the drama but I know that this drama is for Korean Tourism

It's really recommended if you like Goblin! Same writter and same genre I think.

I wonder KGE like to play in autumn and like that kind of genre(?)

liz May 13 2020 11:38 am I Cant Stop Watching Em, a week feel like a year:( , this drama is one of a kind, lurv

California girl May 13 2020 11:08 am The plot was very confusing during the first 4 episodes. I had to repeat those episodes few times in order for me to understand where the flow of the story is going. I agree that there are just too many cheesy lines, I am not excited with the love story but more on the mystery of this drama. LMH is just given a script to act on. His acting goes well with him being a king. He is not supposed to act like a clown. He is supposed to be more serious, intelligent and very much well educated. That was the character that he is supposed to play. I agree as well that his character here is a bit bland but I don’t think he is a bad actor. He is not the best actor but to say that he is horrible with his acting is just not right. It’s difficult to compare all their acts in this drama because they are all given different roles to play. I think they all did their parts well. As for the romance, I cannot understand this love story at all. The FL doesn’t seem to show that she fell in love with him. If she did, I cannot find it in any of the episodes that’s already out. I guess I am just not feeling the love story of the lead couple. There’s no building up. It feels like out of nowhere, there comes love that only the actors of the drama, the director and scriptwriter can understand. This is what’s missing from this drama. I don’t blame the actors. I blame it more on how it was written. This parallel world concept may not appeal to many people but for me, it is quite interesting. I love the mystery of this drama and it is quite unique. You will get confused the first time you watch it and that’s why paying attention to each character, each event is very important when you watch this drama. 8 episodes out already and now I can see how it will turn around. It may not have the best ratings but it is not a bad drama. You just need patience and pay attention with their lines, events and people in order for you not to get lost. Don’t be too harsh on the actors of this drama. I am sure they are doing their best to bring out the characters to life. No matter how famous they are, they do get hurt. Your harsh words are like stones being thrown at them and they didn’t do anything bad to you. All they did was to act and bring entertainment.

Michelle May 13 2020 10:16 am Same stoic LMH face, anyway what else to expect from him? I think the side actors are doing much better especially WDH and KKN. Their stories and acting are extremely better than the male lead. The back story of SJ's much more interesting and something to look forward to. WDH's double role is outstanding, he's a show stealer here. The romance isn't there or maybe because the writer thinks that it'll make our heart flutter even before establishing the main lead's loveline, but no at least not for me. The cheesy lines are for fangirls only, nothing more. The confessions of both leads was like reciting an English poem in front of the class, it feels cringey rather than cute. Bromance isn't reaching my liking as well, it's funny that I see bromance between Jo Eun Seob and Jo Yeong more. Watching this only for WDH and KKN.

The rating's speak for itself, barely hitting double digits. We're already half of the drama and I think ML is more focused on his obsession with the FL. Anyway, there's a lot of upcoming drama out there that's more interesting.

Wannie May 13 2020 6:21 am Loving the premise of this drama, but it can really get so confusing. All these new characters popping out of nowhere each episode add up to the confusion. Furthermore, I do really want to know how Tae Eul and Lee Gon had fallen in love with each other. I mean, there was even no proper confession to say the least. I also kinda agree with others: we're onto episode 9 yet it feels like the story isn't progressing at all.

Anyway, I won't drop this drama even with all the plot holes. Kim Eun Sook-ssi, I trust in you~~~~~

Soo Ling May 13 2020 5:01 am I watched the first two episode when it aired but idk I just didn't see the chemistry of Lee Minho and Kim Goeun, it didn't get me hooked so I stop watching.

Cathy254 May 13 2020 4:05 am I'm holding myself back from starting this drama until all episodes are out so that I can binge watch in peace.......I'll be back to give my two-cents on it later. Annyeong!

Kiki May 13 2020 3:24 am Ottoke, i started ship KGE with LMH now.... mianhae ahjussi?

maria May 12 2020 10:26 pm i only watched the first episode out of curiosity but i stopped at the middle cause i felt like the story is flat or i dont know, it's like there's no wow factor that would make me continue to watch. but i must say that the cinematography is just amazing, thumbs up for that!

Black parade May 12 2020 9:01 pm Are we on the way to Episode 9 now?!! What!! I don't feel like the drama progressing at all lol.. can anybody tell me why Tae Eul suddenly likes Lee Gon? And why Lee Gon likes Tae Eul?

Lala May 12 2020 3:49 pm Boring show trying to much to be like guardian (even gaurdian lacked itself, sunny and grim reaper made it watchable). Only watched for goeun she is one of my favourites but i wont be watching this boring show anymore

Fried kimchi May 12 2020 9:29 am I love you????? Bye. Where??? How??? There has literally been no sign of that at all. When did they even have a heart to heart about their feelings? Sis didn’t even say “I like you”. They’ve been so so dry to each other and have barely scratched the surface, and we get an “I love you” from out of nowhere, from a character who barely shows any emotion. Literally unbelievable. This is the problem with the show. I don’t believe in their supposed feelings. Literally makes my blood boil.

Grace May 12 2020 9:21 am Love this drama. Fiction drama. You should watch again ep.1 if you still dont understand the story is......chemisty Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun also good.

Rusty May 12 2020 7:07 am Love the drama! Fan of Lee Min Ho and Woo Do Hwan!

HD May 12 2020 6:23 am I’m beginning to lose patience with this drama.

The story is too slow, and there are too many things/ side stories going on. Product placement is everywhere too. Not to mention that the love story between the two main characters feels so forced.

I can’t wait for all the loop holes to be answered or be addressed, as I’m only giving this drama until Episode 9 to get their act together.

If there’s only one good to come out of this show, it’s cinematography.

ahnana May 12 2020 6:03 am I just started watching and a few minor details I really love about this drama is the cinematography. It captured very beautiful shots of the scenery and also how they centralise over the importance of the flute as something very sacred. You can tell it probably has a high budget since the CGI was great too and you can legit see the beautiful face of LMH(hahahahaha)

Though I’m still not used to the whole “same world, different dimensions” thing, it’s relatively an intriguing story line. I mean what can I expect? The writer and the director created hit dramas and both the actor and actress starred in hit dramas so you can see that this is basically like the Avengers but drama version.

Can’t wait to finish watching this!

floe May 12 2020 3:18 am i wish they can add 2 or more extended episode, aahh I can't believe there's only 8 episodes left and the problem its just getting started yet :( , love love the drama

via May 12 2020 3:13 am can someone explain are the ratings can affect the drama? *the drama is really good to watch by the way*

Daisuke May 11 2020 8:56 pm Top 1 in Netflix in several countries even Korea. Don't mind the low ratings, the show is much more than its ratings. It keeps getting better every episode (episodes 2-4 were a bit slow though). The 2nd half will surely be much better than the first. Ratings will probably receive a slight bump when WOTM (great drama as well) ends next week. Fighting TKEM!!

KY May 11 2020 8:28 pm I like the drama so far. Not going to lie, I often wondered how Korea would have been if the last king had not been dethroned. It makes me sad to see that years of history were destroyed and Korea had been split into two. I also heard that the north has a lot of natural resources that S. Korea now has to have imported from other countries which is also a bummer. This drama is good though. I love how the story is flowing and how it gives you just enough to be satisfied until the next episode while keeping enough to itself so you continue to watch to figure out what will happen and who will win. My only complaint is how much product placement they have...the bottled coffee, the alley milk teas, bbq olive chicken.....too much

TY May 11 2020 7:11 pm So Far i likes this drama...for the cast all superb....for all crew and cast The King: Eternal Monarch....FIGHTHING dont give up..throw away about rating.....

Honey ♥️ May 11 2020 12:48 pm Would be better if moon woojin take the role of lee gon instead of jeong hyunjun bcos he still learning while woojin already expert. No offense. Just to make more feeling in it.

Not your type gurl May 11 2020 12:20 pm The pace of the plot of this drama was slow at first imo but god, eps 6,7 and 8 started to get me goosebumps. Im dying to wait for friday and saturday in every week. I keep watching the series again and again while waiting for the upcoming episodes

liv May 11 2020 11:08 am the chemi is no joke, lee min ho and kim go eun is good together. Theyre both can shows couples life who are trying to keep strong. Supa lurv

lilian May 11 2020 10:57 am excited for new episode!! wohoo

moreen May 11 2020 8:06 am you need to watch it again the first eposide for you to understand what the story is all about ? now i understand the story so i am excited and waiting for the next episode

Bing May 11 2020 6:09 am The drama is getting more and more exciting! The mask man candidate now is lee gon/shin jae. But I still believe it is lee gon as the mask man. I'm guessing their doubleganger in the other world will help each other after. I'm getting curious on how many more people did leelim used to make sure he have a bigger and stronger alliance spoiler: *shinjae real mom is working for lee lim. *lee gon mom cant die why? *lee lim will be able to combine the 2 pieces together. Why do I feel that either eun sup or jo young will die :(

Bing May 11 2020 6:06 am The drama is getting more and more exciting! The mask man candidate now is lee gon/shin jae. But I still believe it is lee gon as the mask man. I'm guessing their doubleganger in the other world will help each other after. I'm getting curious on how many more people did leeused to make sure to have a bigger and stronger allianoiler: *shinjae real mom is working for lee lim. *lee gon mwhy? *lee lim will be able to combine the 2 pieces together. Why do I feel that either eun sup or jo young will die :(

Rehman May 11 2020 3:04 am I am loving the drama. It's full of suspense and mystery. It's not a cliched romantic drama. It's more of a thriller.... The cast is doing amazing.

Jyoti Sagolsem May 11 2020 1:42 am This drama is getting so intense that i can’t wait for each weekend to come..luna’s character is intriguing and dying to know her role in this series. They once mentioned in an interview that they think luna is the strongest character.And of course shinjae. He has been to the kingdom before.. Eagerly waiting for more episodes and I love this drama

HOBson May 11 2020 12:58 am I really hope this drama turns out well. Don't criticize too early. And @C. It doesn't have to always be that way, i mean the “I love you”, that u must feel something, it should be sudden and unexpected sometimes as in this drama. I love the way they didn't drag it out, her affection towards Lee Gon, I mean, in some dramas, there will come a scene that u would already knw that the “I love you” is gonna come, after all the play hard to get. In this case she has been thinking about it for a while and she just has to let it out as there are better things to do going forward in the movie like eliminating the enemies and closing the gate between the parallel worlds. So I think it's better to pronounce the love earlier and not get the useless thoughts of when to tell him confusing her head, and focus on both of 'em joinin forces to overcome the obstacles. She already accepted it as her fate to fall in love with Lee Gon.

Peace✌?✌?

Kenny, NIGERIA

C. May 10 2020 10:18 pm Can I just say that the product placement is out of control? It is really getting on my nerves. About this week's episodes, I love you? It was so out of the blue for me. I couldn't feel anything. It just seems so forced.

x May 10 2020 9:58 pm This drama will confuse you until you can't take it anymore. But the one who stays, is leveling up their mind. Welcome to the club! :)

Henri May 10 2020 8:14 pm This movie is not what I expected I love Lee min ho but this movie is not giving me any excitement but no matter what I will watch it cos it is lee min ho kdrama so fighting

Cecilia Riquelme May 10 2020 2:14 pm I absolutely love the show and the actors playing double part!!! My 5 stars or grade 10 for all!!!

Rj just people May 10 2020 12:42 pm This drama is very good, it’s just that some people like to criticize... all the actors play cool ... stop comparing them with anyone ... don’t spread

Isabella May 10 2020 12:35 pm I am actually a resident in US and I'm from a Latino-America country. Romance is one of my favs. And Asian movies are the best ones. They have the action as well the romantic characterization of how romance can turn out to be nice and soft. No rushing and not gross as well. From the beginning, I got into this drama The King. Love the characters and the chemistry between them as well is all excellent. It is very good to be able to see the psychological parts of some of the characters, I really like it. Also as each episode evolve to the next one, it leaves me with a curiosity taste to want more. I am so hooked up with the main characters, as well to the ones so near to them.

I can't wait till it is Friday to see the next chapter, and in between episodes during the week, I am ending up repeating the episodes as I wish more than 4, 6 times. We have More time now because of the pandemic, then it is Amazing!
I also repeat the chapters because I want to completely match their body language with their words while is translated into English. I am enjoying it more than a Million!!!!  And finally, I am able to merge into each character and their parts.

Thank you so much, it is an excellent production and writing!!!!

Euros May 10 2020 11:57 am The first episode was probably one of the best things Ive ever seen. Really loved the psychopathy of the evil character. However It was a bit too slow in episode 2 and 3. I dont understand why the main lead characters fell in love so quickly. However hopefully they can live peacefully together. The prime minister pisses me off, is she even allowed to go behind the court like that?

Hi May 10 2020 10:33 am Interesting how people say this drama has low ratings because it's too complicated. I think that's the whole point of it, though. Parallel worlds and such. That's what really got me to watch it in the first place. I get confused by the switching of scenes though. I dunno if that's deliberate or what. As for the romance, I find them adorable. This isn't a slow burn story tbh. Fast paced and with a lot of characters. I really think it'll be rewarding moving forward. On how the plot will wrap, how it'll all make sense in the end.

To the ones watching, I'm watching with you. To those who dropped the series, well, hope you'll reconsider soon. To those who are refusing to watch because of the ratings and bad comments, try seeing some episodes first. =)

Maria May 10 2020 9:27 am I love this drama. The chemistry between LMH and kim is so deep and beautiful. Hope it gets greater rating once TWOTM ends.

Sab May 10 2020 8:11 am I'm glad that this is starting to get better. The first few episodes were just to meh. Gotta to say that i don't feel the romance between the lead characters, though? By this point i find eun sup and jo young's interactions plus shin jae's past to be more interesting.

audusd May 10 2020 6:47 am LMH and KGE has great chemistry. I'm shipping them irl. It just the way this drama was written. They made LMHs character too cringey and honestly.. I don't get why the King was so smitten with her when he first saw her. I mean yes he does know her for 24 years but not as a love interest. The ID was just the nearest connection he has for his savior and that's that. However, the way it was written makes it looks like he loves her all his life. The romance scene was so abrupt. Nonetheless, I'm still hooked with the drama. I just accepted it and I'm still rooting for the two of them to get a proper storyline as a couple.

The drama itself was like a super ambitious thesis proposal but somewhere along the way the proponent lost its way from the course of its topic.

Tha May 10 2020 6:29 am I don't know why the rating is still low meanwhile every episodes becomes better and the facts are revealed one by one and also answer my curiosity. I hope the rating will increase. Woo Do Hwam also get more screen time in episode 7-8. The king fighting!!

Nonoo May 10 2020 5:56 am We always remember that kim go eun reach the top when making drama and i expect this but as i watch this, its likely a mystery drama but the romance between the two? Nahhh. The director and the writer making this too much. I'm not comparing but last empress much better.

Daisuke May 10 2020 3:58 am Episodes 7-8 really set us up for the second half which will probably much better than the first half. I feel like the two worlds will converge into one by the end. Ratings will probably go up when WOTM ends. It already does so well internationally, always in the Top 1 whenever a new episode comes out and stays within the top 10 all week. Hope the pace keeps up like the second half of episode 8 did. TaeGon couple for the win!

Eve May 10 2020 3:06 am Wow!! Every episode is getting better and better. Sure You'll be hooked as episode 5 goes and onwards .

Jean May 10 2020 2:51 am This drama is just too over hyped. No chemistry between the leads. Everything feels forced (even the comedy part). Such a disappointment. Dropping this. There’s so much better kdramas out there. Even these very famous actors/actresses can’t save this drama. One of the best cinematography tho but thats it.

Rin May 10 2020 2:44 am To be honest this drama is very interesting, this is not a typical drama. This a kind of drama that you need to watch and you need to focus, because its like solving puzzle and answer many question. All actors and actresses is grate. Idk why many hate it and give negative comments, but if you hate it and give comments it means you watch it. Remenber haters "the more you hate it, the more people and funs supporting and love this drama"..thats why they are number 1 in netflix. I dont care about sa ratings, for me it is oustanding drama :)

Karma May 10 2020 2:16 am boring drama from Kim Eun Sook, idk why people watch this show

jabezness May 10 2020 1:45 am The ending of episode 8 was sooooo great. The three actors shined and portray their characters well. I even clapped while watching. The saranghae of Taeul was heart bursting too. Their eyes were giving you slaps, man! (I mean people criticizing Lee Min Ho's acting) He's not just a pretty face.

Anjali May 10 2020 1:34 am I just love this drama so much ? The plot is getting intresting ? LEE GON and TAE EUL are amazing together!! I just want a happy ending for every character ??

Lalalove May 10 2020 12:40 am Wow the story is getting more interesting in episode 8. Excited for the next episode. I actually want to drop this drama from the first 2 episode, but since I love both leads, I keep on you watching until it gets more interesting to watch for me. And I'm glad that I didn't drop it yet. Now I can tell that this series has so much more tell.

suzanah ahzin May 09 2020 11:16 pm the drama is just too much commercial. episode 8 is getting excited than episode 7.episode 7 is quite bored.

Violin May 09 2020 11:06 pm Oooh can't wait to watch next episodes! Its getting moooorree interesting! It's not bored at all, it's masterpiece!

Keime May 09 2020 10:40 pm Shinjae's character is my favorite in this drama ???? Please give Kim Kyung Nam a lots of love♥️♥️♥️♥️

angela May 09 2020 10:07 pm people excusing the rushness of the romance with timeskip...ya'll know we watch dramas for the way the relationships unfold right? we're watching a show, not reading a book where we have insight to the character's POV. show and don't tell. right now they're telling us she lives him without build up so a lot of people, including myself, are like *record scratch* "whaaaaat?". she had a personality transplant once she realized he was telling the truth. it's so weird and I guess everyone giving criticism is on the same page. we want to see their relationship blossom but for some reason the writer is like 'no'.

Ellie May 09 2020 10:01 pm @james have you heard/read Tae-eul thoughts before saying "saranghe"? If yes, then you would understand why she confessed first. She already knew something about the future. Based on her thoughts, she knew their situation would not last as it is, something bad will happen. And she needs to confess before they get to that "Fate" she was talking.

Pidda May 09 2020 9:36 pm I’m still trying to understand the story especially link between Shin Jae,Hwa Yeon and the king. It’s not easy story to understand.

Shona May 09 2020 9:26 pm Woo Do Hwan is killing both characters in the best way. I came for the leads but Do Hwan is the Star!

Wolverine May 09 2020 8:50 pm Ahhhhh! So good! I can’t wait for next week. This drama is ? ?. I do not care about the romance. The acting are amazing.

heynandho May 09 2020 8:49 pm The romance actually didn't rushed at all if people notice the timeskip. Also Tae Eul love confession to Lee Gon didn't feels forced at all imo if people knew the "context". I'm not a fan of any romance story/ plot but I like the lead chemistry. Note the key point here : timeskip + context

CC May 09 2020 8:12 pm I'm not a fan of the leads and have never been able to finish anything they were in. That's why I'm surprised I have been enjoy this drama. The acting is not top notch but there is something about it that makes me continue to watch it. That being said it not living up to the hype surrounding it and the whole romantic relationship between the leads is luke warm and not believable.

james May 09 2020 7:05 pm lmao suddenly she's in love with him???? Did We Miss 10 Episodes where she went from 'touch me and die' to 'i love you'????? Bro What The Hell god all I wanted was character development but all they gave us is forced eye contact and supposed yearning and anyone else find Lee Min Ho hella annoying in this or is it just me???

Martha May 09 2020 6:09 pm It's a bit better but the romance is such a missed opportunity in this drama.. Am so frustrated with KES bcoz I know she is capable.... Like why couldn't they just build the romance up well. even if it's a slow burn so that when it happens u really feel it and not ask ur self why or how did we get to hv these feelings in weeks?!! Like people actually get to really know each other or go through things together or spend enough time or hv some big motivation to reach that state..a half baked cak,did he love her from when he was 10?!that's disturbing! He should hv got to know her like really know her so at least it could feel as real for some of us!.

Justme May 09 2020 5:59 pm Hello~ First of all, I am not LMH and KGE's fan but I really love this drama because of its story about two parallel worlds. I love science fiction :) Although it will give me headache sometimes when I am looking for "the red thread" of the story. But, if you success to find it, I think you would also love this drama like I am. Good job for the Writer-nim. I love romance scene which is brought very natural by two main actors in this drama. And for the surprise in episode 8, it's really make a goosebumps for me because.... I make a guess from ep 1 that Kang Shin Jae isn't from Republic of Korea because he knew the logo. Yeay, I think I am right :p For all of the crews and actors, fighting~~~

Aifila May 09 2020 5:54 pm What is the name Kang Sin Jae in Corea?

Black parade May 09 2020 4:40 pm I'm confused. Who's the saved Lee Gon when he was little? Luna or Tae-Eul? Why suddenly Lee Gon fell in love with his savior? And why after so many years they still have the same age range?

Kimchi May 09 2020 4:13 pm Ok. 1. First of, The reason why a lot of people find this drama boring, is because there is no endgame in sight, we cant connect with the characters because they’re written in such a dry manner. No one seems to have a personality (the only interesting take at the moment is the body gaurd and his doppelgänger). There is no build up towards a romantic relationship and there’s no real connection between the two main characters. It literally came out of nowhere and didn’t make any sense. The female lead is a spectacular actress, but she’s unemotional throughout and because lee min ho’s character is reserved, it just doesn’t balance each other out. She hasn’t expressed ANY believable feelings for him. They could literally just be friends. They didn’t do anything together to solidify that this was going in a romantic direction and they both ended up being dry. So you can’t feel anything deep between the two. As for the story? Because they want to DRAG this mysterious role that the villain is playing, It ends up making watchers lose interest. They’ve literally been dragging his goal for like 8 episodes straight. We watch and then realize what he’s up to. We can’t feel who these characters are because we haven’t been given any emotions or memories/ flashbacks: encounters to make us feel for them. So we know WHO they are, or how they were before. Besides the body gaurd and the prime minister, everyone else is just bland.

Nn May 09 2020 1:17 pm I dont understand , while JTE said love you and LG said back and when they in the alley it is not romantic anymore for me. Not to warm and feel so suddenly for she said that. However im very excited with the story about shin jae and wdwohan act in this 2 eps

Norik Baboorian, Checkosky May 09 2020 12:25 pm I watched 7+8 episodes , it was a bit disappointing compared to the earlier episodes. Lee min ho portrays the king well , but lacks chemistry with the costar kin go eun, sorry . She is good as a police lady and a criminal but lacks warmth in her relationships with the rest of the cast . I love woo do hwan’s both characters . what was a big surprise to me , is Kim kyung nam’s exceptional acting talent , he totally stole the show , from everyone. He gets an A+ from me , bravo as a policemen, and in his interest in Kin go eun , Rest of the support cast is great in their roles kim yong okay ,is so adorable and dignified court lady BRAVA . Jeon mu song is good , jung si youl and joong hyun are adorable , jo Jae yun and Kang ki Doong , also my favorite mom Kim Jung young ,,jut love her and li jung ji is a good bad guy .

Sharaban tohora May 09 2020 12:20 pm I love kim go eun... She is my role mode... ☺

Ghea May 09 2020 12:19 pm I'm officially obsessed with this drama.

phiphing May 09 2020 12:13 pm Its getting better! Slow and a little bit sleepy start but from ep 6, its really interesting! Like doing puzzles, you just need some patience! Im hooked now omggg!

Luv Romance May 09 2020 12:05 pm Just finished episodes 7 and 8 !!!!!! Wow !!!! Will admit, the story line is a lot to follow trying to keep track of who crossed over and who didn’t.... but it is good all the same because I enjoy Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun!!!!

I’m tripping over Kim kyung Nam character revelation and curious as to how and when he switched universes!!!! Shocker. Also super glad the Royal guard is there to help protect the king ....luv his duel role played by Woo Do Haan

Can’t even imagine how this will end !!!!! Hope it it’s a happy ending for the king!!!!!

anonymous May 09 2020 11:17 am I have a question if anyone can answer me. So in the Kingdom of Corea, Lee Gon is the king since I imagine he was the descendants of many kings before him. But in the republican. of korea, lee gin read somewhere that one of the king died so that’s why the two universe are so different but if the king died in the republic that means that he didn’t have any descendants right? Or is children would have taken his place? so that means that lee gon’s parent shouldn’t have been born in the republic and neither would have lee gon. I don’t know that much about korean history but did the king who died have children or not? maybe the two parallel universe also don’t connect with history so idk

kangyoona May 09 2020 11:08 am Woaahh its daebak, i read some comment about Kang Shin Jae and its happened in eps 8, like.... you guys so awesome. I never thinking bout it before. But something weird bout Luna, how can she is in jail when everyone looking for her? I mean, the police also looking for her and nobody know she is in jail, anyone have theory? Let’s discuss ??

borabora May 09 2020 10:32 am The storyline is really good! It gets more and more interesting each episode. The story build up definitely got me hooked with this drama. Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun's chemistry is great too (i ship it). I watched this drama because of Lee Min Ho but Woo Do Hwan is goregous as heckkk

Saram May 09 2020 10:25 am Obsessed with this drama! Why do I think that Kang Sin Jae is not from Republic of Korea? I think he is originally from Kingdom of Corea..

Rachel May 09 2020 10:24 am This drama is getting better n better with each episode now.. First few episode were needed for base story line now each character role play is shown... It's seriously require brainand n patience.. 4those who could not have them... It's not there cup of tea... N most importanly imagination is required when u start watching a fantasy drama...

piet May 09 2020 8:28 am I really wish both Young and Eun Sup will stay alive till the very end. Otherwise I would really resent the writer!

Hesti May 08 2020 10:11 pm Good job Eps. 07

Okaze May 08 2020 9:48 pm I'll guess that kang shin jae ( detective ) is actually from kingdom or corea, but due to some circumstances ( the other shin jae died just like lee gon's case ) he was brought to the republic of korea, cos he is familiar with the logo of the kingdom and on the ep 7 shown his memory from chilhood and looks like he felt unfamiliar with the surrounding + i think lee lim's assistant is his father ( one or the other, cos they both are his loyal assistant ). Ugh cant wait for more episodes! Loving the drama so far!

wrime May 08 2020 8:01 pm this kdrama is no joke!

''parallel is a motif. The entrance to the parallel world is two giant rocks parallel to each other I mean...they could have used a circular or a square entrance but it would be meaningless. there are many implicit details about parallelism and I love it .

The writer went full-on criticizing... the idea of modern Korean monarch is so clever and creative. I think she's criticizing north and south Korea, the reason I think that is 7th ep the union between eun-sup and jo-young. she's criticizing both worlds monarch and democracy. so far it's in my top 5 favorites but if it will be a happy ending I will regret having watching it.

Sae ro yi May 08 2020 7:40 pm Lee minho♥️ he so adorable and cool♥️ this drama is the fourth drama for me to watch lee minho as lead

Sai Non Kham May 08 2020 4:32 pm Hey, Just watch ep7, most of the things that confused us will clear in that ep.

Rico May 08 2020 3:14 pm Hope there was happy ending, I think one of both character kim go eun played will be end/dead, i hope it's not jung tae-eul.

Eve May 08 2020 11:33 am Episode. 7... Daebakk ❤️❤️❤️

Getting better and better!

Rui May 08 2020 11:08 am This is the best drama i ever seen ❤️

Cyril May 08 2020 5:52 am Definitely one of the concepts that I really really really want to see in a Kdrama. The writer explore the most bizarre things out there then give us a one of a kind plot (pls see what other dramas she have written). Plus the casting were also great, I dont know why there are so many hate (especially to Kim Go Eun). Lee Minho never disappoints. Jung Eun Chae, Woo Do Hwan, and Kim Kyung Nam also perform their characters well. Kim Go Eun is very charming and acts great. Anyways, I am really looking forward to the next episodes. I feel that there would be shocking twists that would be blowing our minds

Nisha praveen May 08 2020 5:30 am I love Lee min ho acting I am a big fan but story line ,,,suspense and love oh my god next level o can't wait for next episode I purple uh min ho...

Haiiro May 08 2020 2:53 am Pretty sure the ratings drop are because it is also streaming in Netflix. Koreans can go watch WOTM then just watch TKEM in Netflix later on. TKEM is mostly Top 1 in SEA countries whenever a new episode comes out and stays at #3 over the week.

hazel May 08 2020 1:44 am they are shooo cute periodt!, i see the bts of the drama, and turns out its moreeee lovable <3 . Tbh the drama is good, quite confusing at the early episode buttt if u patient, u can understand the plot i think. The problem is maybe from editing. there are still many scenes that lack of background music. for example, there is one funny scene in ep 5, but bcuz there are no bgm, its just feel flat...like serious scene. The CGI i think they can do more from that. I hope the director can evaluate the previous episodes and fix them. Anywayy i still loooveee the drama, let's appreciate the actor, actress, and staff's for they hard work guyss! Fighting TKEM!!! much love xoxo

Park Eunju May 06 2020 11:58 pm The female president Character is Annoying.

Wannie May 06 2020 11:53 pm The first few episodes of the drama didn't really piqued my interest. I decided to continue with this because of the writer. What I also think that saved this show were Jang Eun Chae and Kim Kyung Nam. I love how they portray their characters so well, especially Jang Eun Chae. She's a strong-willed woman leading a whole country, and I am freaking impressed with that. Kim Kyung Nam's acting skills are on another level. You can really see emotions in his eyes. I am hoping that I get to see more of them as the drama progresses.

Jonas May 06 2020 4:38 pm Its an absolutely lovely drama. I find myself enjoying it and found great actor that i never knew existed in actor Lee min-ho i watched him before on gangnam blues than here. I have only memories of him as hardened gangster. Its a pleasure seeing him being able to this extend and the premise of the series is great due to mysterious elements such parallel worlds, tine travel and magic flutes.

I cant wait to finish watching the remaining episodes of this tv-show. Great cast and supporting lead by a great screen writer nothing could go wrong

Puii May 06 2020 3:31 pm no matter how much people criticized, for me i enjoy so much watching it.. worth watching... i like the fact that its fictional, and i hope everyone gets that❤

Expectation vs reality May 06 2020 3:41 am It was so boring really.

kdramafighter May 05 2020 9:58 pm it's so bored & doesn't have any specialty.. just waste money for cast actor like lee min ho.. I think it will success if the writer cast another heroin.. not kim go eun.. her acting just average the character from goblin also doesn't have much different.. so dissapointed with the writer.. I hope she will cast another actor n actress to shine with her next project.. not repeating same cast..

Orchidy May 05 2020 6:05 pm It's Great Drama, I never watch drama like this, this story you never find in another drama

Logic Logic May 05 2020 6:53 am Well said @SaiSai. Who cares about ratings and haters. Supporting TKEM all the way. Loving this drama so much. All the actors are superb. Honestly, because of TKEM I started my Netflix subscription. This is my first ongoing Korean drama. And the first time I ship lead actors. And it is nice while on ECQ due to pandemic. Enjoy watching everyone.

SaiSai May 05 2020 6:12 am TKEM is not really your typical kdrama. It really keeps your mind thinking. I know incoming episodes will be mind-blowing. At least in 5th episode we found out how King Lee's Uncle gather his people. It gave us some laugh and i think our two leads will start dating now.

And please do not expect Tae-eul to be more giddy girl (not your usual kdrama girl)because we all know she's a detective. She has strong personality and she wont show her feelings yet towards King Lee Gon.

For me, the plot is still not slow. It giving us a materpiece. Every episode, i love this show more. I keep wanting more and makes me think more at the same time, giving me anxiety while waiting for next episode.

It seems in next episode, Tae-eul will meet Sinjae in Kingdom of Corea. So exciting. ?

Whatever other people say, TKEM is still good. So, i hope everyone in this group will support TKEM until it last episode. ?

Pallavi May 05 2020 4:29 am I love this drama and lee min ho. He just too charming its good to se him again.?

Jojo May 04 2020 10:53 pm OMG guys!! Why does the first scene in episode 5 look so fake??? Lmao... I love this show but it’s kinda hilarious that the fantasy world looks really photoshopped. I mean, with the daebak director, writer and casts, seriously? The Whole fantasy obvious photoshopped world is becoming really cringe-worthy to watch.

Mari May 04 2020 5:01 pm It’s so boring and painfully slow, i had to skip a lot of parts. It is a bit intriguing though and i kept watching because the cinematography is good, seems very high budget and really nice in my eyes. Sadly tho, lee min ho’s acting is meh. When he talks, i feel like falling asleep. Its like they only chose him for this drama because of his face and popularity. Good for them, lots of fans will still watch.

I find woo do hwan and kim go eun’s characters and acting more interesting. Besides that, drama is ok. Acting is idk, but i guess thats not important.

Chyana May 04 2020 3:41 pm Not gonna lie that this show is a bit confusing, but I like it. It makes me think about what's gonna happen next. I like slow groove, so its fine considering they'll gonna built it up to an extremely good storyline. The lead's chemistry is excellent. Just hoping that I'm smart enough lol, I absolutely had no idea when they talking about Einstein's theory. Anyway, eps 6 is way better. I really give so much hope for this drama

Audrix Phoenix May 04 2020 11:48 am My first time to comment on k-dramas - the new normal that covid19 made me of ? 1) The screenwriter has proven her worth with her famous works which are distinct from one another. And the satisfaction it gave to viewers remain. TKEM challenges the IQ and EQ of likers, lurkers, and haters. And that made the story more interesting. Lead cast openly expressed their initial confusion but after reading the entire script they liked the original concept of a fictional parallel world (RK and fictional KC) and the unique dual characters they need to work on 2) The portrayal of actors/actresses varies on the personality/background of the character they are assigned to. Lee Gon is a mathematician (stigma: serious, scientific, assertive, theory based, above all geek, not much of the demonstrative type) before he became the king. LMH is able to muster and deliver the opposing attributes of his character. Jeong Tae-eul is motherless at 5y.o., a street smart kid who decided to become brave that's why she became a detective. She is straightforward, no-nonsense, with issues on showing her femininity or the lady in her. And yes, KGE delivered it well! As for the rest of the cast, a big round of applause to all of them!!! They've been doing great!!! 3) On chemistry of LMH and KGE? we hv subjective / personal biases on this .... but the behind the scenes and interviews expressly and impliedly showed the degree of chemistry they've developed. So it's a thumbs up! 4) for the CGI, i dont have issues on it coz im after the essence of the scene and 5) As for the rating, I am confident the succeeding episodes will draw in attention with heightened mystery, shared loved (70% of LeeGon's mind is.occupied by Jeong Tae-eul), action and unexpected turn of events (wch screenwriter Kim Eun-soo is known for).

Bea May 04 2020 8:24 am I agree with those here that say how interesting the concept is but the execution is either boring or confusing. In medical dramas, even if they spew all those terms i do not understand, it's fine by me. But here, nope, just have to skip those math stuff. Maybe because the med terms in the dramas help move the story forward but the math terms here looks like they're used simply to rub the fact that yes, the king is a mathematician and yes, this is a scifi/fantasy drama. Even the story telling is slow. Hope the upcoming episodes are better. I really have expectations for this show.

Mahmud May 04 2020 4:27 am So the first 4 episodes were really boring and I am saying this not because I am not smart or I hate drama or the characters. it got a little bit better in Ep 5 and 6 that is also because of the "War" scenario. The overall story is very interesting and fun but the way that they are telling it is just meh.

love May 04 2020 1:15 am the best drama of 2020 .This drama differs from other Korea dramas and that’s one of the reasons why I like it .It has a full package ,mystery,romance,comedy .

syalala89 May 03 2020 9:12 pm I love this drama, Kim Eun Sook never fails entertaining the viewers. She always give the best background of the story eventhough not all really understand what it is about from the first episode but I am sure she will build the story well. I always watch Kim Eun Sook's drama and never feel disappointed. i think, we can enjoy a drama if it has clear storyline from the beginning. The actors are daebakk of course.

Olga R May 03 2020 6:32 pm Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!!

Amanda May 03 2020 6:20 pm I am personally disappointed at this drama. The story is promising but the execution has not been good, so far. 6 episodes and the plot is moving nowhere. No chemistry between LMH and KGE. The kiss seemed so forced. Dialogues are so cheesy. LMH is still acting like when he was in BOF, Inheritors and so on. The most annoying thing is the product placement, it is really in your face.

Luv romance May 03 2020 4:57 pm Just finished episodes 5 and 6 and I am just a Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun die hard fan..... very interested to see how this story plays out and will the King get a happy ending. My only complaint this week was that Kim Go Eun character did not get to stay in the kings world long enough!!!!! Other then that I like the story !!!!!! Looking forward to episodes 7 and 8.

Hannah B. May 03 2020 11:38 am It reminds me of vanessa hudgens’ movie... lol. But i mean yeah, the story is interesting. Some parts feel slow. LMH’s acting is idk, its kinda boring as usual. I agree with the comment below that he puts me to sleep too lol. No offense. He’s just hot, that’s all. I like Woo do hwan/Joyoung’s character and acting more, serious in another world and funny or playful in another world. Loved his accent too. So far, i like kim go eun’s character here too, better than Goblin. The show also feels like another Goblin show, but i find this more interesting than Goblin (i dropped that one). It’s a little bit confusing at some parts, but bearable. I just skip the science part or math coz i have no idea what theyre talking about. Anyways, i’m probably gonna keep on watching. It’s definitely not the best show, but it looks like a high budget show, and the cinematography is good. The casts are popular but not the best actors in my opinion. That is probably why they got high ratings. Story is interesting though a little confusing and slow, and sometimes boring and doesnt make sense. But i like guns and im hoping for some action, and I like the OSTs, so 50/50 i might end up finishing this or not.

Simon May 03 2020 8:19 am @Katy, thanks for your correction. I was wrong.

Katy May 03 2020 4:19 am The plot is easy to follow, great cinematography. So stop calling people that they’re not smart when they give an honest review about this series. And I’ve never met a really smart person called the others not smart.

Simon May 03 2020 3:08 am This drama is epic! If you're not smart, then I don't know... Just don't watch, because you are never going to understand a thing and hence call it 'boring' The drama has a mix of police procedural, politics, romance, history, science and what have you. I recommended it to my friends, and they are enjoying it so far! Kudos to whoever wrote this!

P. S.: I'm a Nigerian.

Google user May 03 2020 1:47 am Going through the Comments, I can see many people who bashed TKEM Calling it boring and stuff are now saying it's good, that's the effect of LMH??. Anyways it's a must watch , the storyline, cinematography and everything is just amazing. You wouldn't wanna miss it and oh my God ep 6 ending was such a cliffhanger that I can't wait for Friday to come. It's the best drama and I really love it??

hans May 03 2020 1:13 am really enjoy watch this drama. good enough, there are science and math. ppl wont understand it so they just would say that it boring. the latest it get ratings 10%

dianna May 03 2020 1:01 am This is very getting very interesting i love there chemistry. The way lee talk,walk,smile,even kiss I LOVE U OPPA. Heaters go to hell .oppa fighting!!!!!!!!

Yuki May 03 2020 12:10 am Latest rating are so low.. 7%

Lailanie Mutuc May 02 2020 10:38 pm Im glad that the two female lead here are both strong women.

Bloom May 02 2020 10:10 pm I really hate character like Kang Shin Jae. Dude, you always with Tae Eul since high school, why only like her now when other guy shows interest to her. Of course you had no chance against Lee Gon.

Sylla May 02 2020 9:05 pm Really love this drama ? Gonna watch till the last episod ❤️❤️

JiLyn May 02 2020 2:54 pm I Really love this drama!! It really out of the box! I love all the casting especially leading..this drama suitable for intelligent people i guest lmao! ep 6 they become more chemistery with each other..for the rating 6% and above which means it good drama..excited. for next ep!

Princess May 02 2020 2:52 pm The king Eternal monarch fighting more rating and success

Anna May 02 2020 2:48 pm I’m feel so dumb, coz I just can’t follow the plot. I was waiting for this drama and I love all the actors, they do amazing job, and the characters are interesting and there are nice little details about them. I absolutely love Jo Young’s fangirl and their chemistry.

There are so many little yet precious details about this drama, but so little sense in the main sequence. It’s just too much, it overwhelms with a huge amount of characters and plot lines. I considered myself to be a smart person, but hell I am, coz I simply don’t get half of the staff going on in this drama.

I enjoy it when a drama has a steady and solid plot that develops with every episode. But here everything was piled up in the first episode and my hope that it is going to get easier to understand fades, it only gets more complicated.

I’m really willing to give it some more time to get better, because it has so much potential, but for now it’s a bit of a mess. I’m on episode 4 and I really hope it will get much better.

belen May 02 2020 1:54 pm Loving every episodes of this drama!

Gabi May 02 2020 12:59 pm I honestly don't know where this drama is going. There are so many characters that barely have any purpose, the main characters don't really have a goal and many scenes seem forced or last too long. Then there is this random war with Japan? That was mentioned like once before. I feel like there is some goal forming at epsidoe 6, but cmon, that took way too long.

Anais May 02 2020 11:02 am For those saying its cheesy, i disagree. I would say that kdramas usually have one particular plot and thats what boxes them off. I wont lie i wish there were more steamy moments but i guess thats not their thing. I got to like Lee Min after i saw him in Heirs/Inheritors. I like his style, his assertiveness and aggression at times. He commands. There are some moments where i think but that doesnt make sense or thats so obvious. Also was thinking why the girl didnt show pics of her friend from the cafe in her world to the look alike in his world. Lol. But i am eagerly awaiting the next episodes. Its fun and i rate it ^_^

Kimchi May 02 2020 9:12 am It’s getting interesting!! ( ep 6 ) honestly love it.

Arif Se. May 02 2020 8:48 am I have to admit that this drama is getting more interesting now.. i used to don't like fantasy drama, but this one is exceptional. And i love the back sound when they kissed, the music is so beautiful.

Ji May 02 2020 8:41 am Am i the only get distracted and stressed by JTE’s hairstyles. Some scenes she got bangs and some not. Urghhh i cant brain

Bongbong55 May 02 2020 4:45 am Is it okay to King's bodyguard aka Jo Young saying "she's my guest" to the gangs? Even though Luna was a fugitive? He even make sure to the gangs, that Jeong Tae Eul was Luna by asking "what the woman's name? If that was Republic of Korea must be a viral news.

jestine29 May 02 2020 1:02 am its fun to see the officer that looks like a thug LOL thats all.... well i thinks its getting good But hmm.... i wish it could get better..way better.

jabezness May 02 2020 12:39 am The drama is getting good now.

Dos May 01 2020 11:52 pm The drama is too cheesy. I don't know if I even want to resume watching it.

radha May 01 2020 9:25 pm I like that white horse so cute while he is riding in that awesome...and then street fight scene ohhh my god so cute hero while fighting without touching anybody...and style also...

Vier May 01 2020 7:48 pm Superb Series! I love everything about it!

tya May 01 2020 6:55 pm ive watched almost all KES dramas; Secret Garden, DoTS, Goblin, Mr. Sunshine. All of these are already interesting since the pilot episode. I dont know how to feel about The King. It feels like it wasnt written by KES.

N.G S May 01 2020 4:58 pm This drama is epic no matter what, I don't care about ratings or anything, This show just mind blowing and I like it

Logic Logic May 01 2020 4:15 pm Kim Go Eun attire here is just simple and mostly boyish since her role as a detective requires that.But once she starts wearing classy and feminine dress, definitely she will be more beautiful and sophisticated than the Prime Minister. She portray her role effectively. And the story is not really simple. There is a lot of thinking and guessing here because of the parallel universe and dual characters.That is why this is new in Korean Drama and unique on its own. No ordinary writer can write as Kim Eun Sook. No question about it because most of her drama are outstanding, award winning and famous globally. And it is a Fact.

PANDORA May 01 2020 2:30 pm @Drew how is this even similar to Goblin other than the fact that the main actress was in it? And the genre being supernatural. But there's no Gods and stuff like that in this only parallel universe but somehow it has "Goblin written all over it"?. You don't have to like the drama but don't fix a genre on it 5 episodes in LOL.

Anyways. This drama is really good, I admit its a bit confusing cuz of the timeline and a bit boring at first but I was captivated by the beautiful cinematography and I like slo burns, gives the story time to develop esp because there's same characters used a lot. If you're reading this wondering if it's worth a watch it def is!!!! Ep 5 was amazing so far.

Noe Noe May 01 2020 12:47 pm I really enjoyed in today ep5!!!! It’s more interesting and fun bcoz our TaeEul is in king world.So excited for upcoming episodes.Love you GoEun Unnie

Kdrama addict May 01 2020 12:41 pm Lee Min Ho always has a very good chemistry with his onscreen partner. But in here I cannot feel his chemistry with the female lead.The development of the story is not strong enough yet to make me ask for more episodes. Is it because it has just started?Let's see how the story develops.By the way, Jung Eun Chae is a scene stealer. She is so beautiful and oozing with elegance.I would really love to see her happy ever after in this series.

Kdrama addict May 01 2020 12:31 pm I am huge fan LMH projects because he always has a good chemistry with his onscreen partner. But in here in here... Sorry... I cannot feel his chemistry with the female lead. Perhaps it is just starting, the story is not strong enough yet to make me ask for more. Let's see how the story develops.By the way, Jung Eun Chae is really beautiful. I would love to see her happy ever after. ❤️Another plus point? Cinemagtrophy is also really great.

Drew May 01 2020 12:11 pm Sorry, but this has to be said. This has goblin written all over it. Yes, the cinematography is great, but with all the new dramas coming out with interesting plot, this show just falls short of what I expected from the writer. The only thing saving this show from being a disaster, is the fact that this is Lee Minho's first project after serving the military, and if not for that this would have been a bottom feeder rather than in the middle of the pack.

D May 01 2020 3:23 am So far i like it !

. May 01 2020 2:50 am boring!!!! not like other dramas I feel like sleeping in between the show

Manisa dhakal Apr 30 2020 11:39 pm Cant wait for more ep..geeezzzz

Nay Apr 30 2020 10:09 pm Very good. Everything is good. Trust me!

Carol Apr 30 2020 4:12 am Great fantasy drama with a great actor and the best actress. KGE never fails! I wonder why the rating is so low.

blessed poetry Apr 29 2020 5:57 pm tbh, i already guess that Kim Eun Sook's storyline would be a lil bit too rush too fall in love (by my experience watching The Heirs and Goblin kkk), but I still believe on Lee Min Ho, Kim Go Eun, and another cast to make the drama well. It's start to be more attractive since ep 4 and I hope it'll really be a good drama since I anticipate this drama since last year. btw, I amazed with Woo Doohwan's act being two side of people with two side of character.

Mr DOD Apr 29 2020 3:25 pm I wasn't sure if to watch the show from first two episodes but I changed my mind after watching episode 3 and 4 now I'm so excited for coming episodes.personally I like Kim go eun acting can't get enough of her hope to see her more in dramas one of my favorite actress in k dramas

Erika Apr 29 2020 10:28 am I like this drama so far. Initially I come only for WDH but I love the story as whole now. I hope there won't be any love triangle tho. I prefer WDW with the girl who fan over him in KOC. ?

Constance Apr 29 2020 6:56 am The story only gets interesting when the episode is about to end Love Kim Go-eun She is so pretty

Belle Apr 28 2020 4:23 pm This drama series is one of my most awaited for 2020 and so far I can say that I am actually enjoying it. It's kind of intense and slightly different from what we usually get from this producer and LMH but I give it to the guy(Lee Min Ho) for a beautiful transformation from his usual high school playful roles to this thrilling one. I don't understand the negativity around him though, he might not be the greatest yeah but he is surely one of the best. The young man has grown and matured in his career, not everytime "oppa"

Agatha Apr 28 2020 11:27 am I agree that the character of LMH is kind of boring in the first few episodes, but that's his "character." I see ppl saying that his acting is bad in this drama, but I do think otherwise. He's just carrying the persona of Lee Gon. You cannot expect for writers to always create romanticist leading men who will give you mushy love stories. Appreciate him as Lee Gon. Let's just see how the rest of the episodes unfold.

Fighting TKEM! I really am curious on why his scar is on the other side thoooo.

Gem Apr 28 2020 10:22 am I was so excited for this drama. I’m a huge Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun fan! I watched this drama with so much hope and patience. However, sadly the drama is just not captivating and it has a lot to do with pacing and lack of music that captures hearth wrenching moments. The cinematography was highly focused on this drama that it fell short on adding music that captures audiences. If we look at both Goblin and DOTS, it had great OST a that made you fall in love with the scenes and story even more because you felt it.

This is greatly missing that piece and I’m hoping they turn this around while we are still in the early episode. I’m hopeful, but for now I might wait until the series finish to watch it.

NicoleCG Apr 27 2020 9:09 pm I just noticed that Tae-Eul’s phone case has a Back to the Future sticker on the back in Ep 4. Hmmmmmmm....

Luv Romance Apr 27 2020 8:12 pm Just completed episodes 3 and 4 !!!!! I’m sold!!!!!! Love where the story is going and cannot wait until the story unfolds !!!!!!

sa kura Apr 27 2020 8:28 am My Most Awaited Drama!I watched every episode like i was eating my rice one grain at a time. I didn't want to miss a single moment of it! I really, really love this amazing drama. With a very interesting and highly exciting plot, excellent cast, powerful cinematography, awesome production and many more magical aspects, I can say this is bound to be a timeless classic in the history of K-drama. I can't wait to watch the rest of the episodes!!!! I love the cast so much. Acring wise, they are the best!!♡♡♡♡

Rachel Apr 27 2020 7:15 am @luci I absolutely agree with u... I don't know why they are so negative already after 4 ep.. Some even after ep 2 ... So funny.... In other dramas they spend like half of the episodes overall watching then see some chemistry building or story but to this... I can't get it... If u really hate it n are bored why not watch some other drama.... Or u can name it to others.... They should also know... And compare it with that.... It's unique in it's own way.... Just give some time more then complain.... Or just watch TWOM.... It's a great drama but totally different... So don't compare with that but with the one with same genres....

Ki Ki Apr 27 2020 6:03 am U can get a lot of lessons in this drama. Just watch it. It will make ur days better.

Luci Apr 27 2020 6:00 am I totally sure that 2/3 of those people who are saying that this drama is boring and no chemistry...bla...bla...bla.... are the haters of the main casts. And stop saying that is confusing. Try to understand it. If u can't, rewatch, ask those who understand. Don't make people think that TKEM team was not even tried. They did their best. For me, I recommend to watch TKEM. It's a must-watch K-drama. Just watch carefully. Don't skip any scene and watch every scene carefully. Then, u will find this drama is really a good drama.

Luci Apr 27 2020 5:51 am The king eternal episode 1 is the introduction of the origin of the magical flute, kingdom of Corea, and the main villain and LMH. Chapters 2 and 3 are the introduction of both worlds, KGE character's personality, she's stubborn and she's not a weak main lead, San Jae's backstories, I think he's an essential key factor in this drama like the Prime minister. Episode 4 is when the story begins. You have to work yours ? for this drama. Give it a chance people instead of bashing it ?

Estella Apr 27 2020 3:34 am This darma is so epic, I can't even wait for Friday ❤for those who think is boring u have the right to ur opinion but as far is this darma is going viral n fans are loving it❣every espoide got my at the edge ?❣waiting on Friday like ???

Muggle Apr 26 2020 10:51 pm Don’t be so quick to judge base on the two or four episode you’ve seen. The drama is still building up, you need to be patient !!!

Marta Apr 26 2020 10:27 pm This make me feel "what's the next?" It has many surprise to their fans. Honestly i love the original sound track too. So for you guys don't judge the casts before you know what will they give to you. They have efforts for this drama. Stay watching, love them. Can't wait for the 5th episode and i wanna give an idea that one of the ost i want Chen Exo sings for this drama. It will be awesome??

Kora Apr 26 2020 9:48 pm @mars, i know, right. People of the Kingdom of Corea even know Canada is exist and the king know about Einstein, how come he don't know about Republic of Korea? It does'nt make sense. Is Republic Korea not in the same universe as Canada and our country now? But The Kingdom of Corea is? And yes, this is boring. I just love Kim Eun Soek's work of real comedic genre, not fantasy. Her Gentleman Dignity is far better then her fantasies drama like this or DOT.

xolovely Apr 26 2020 9:41 pm I really feel bored,,, the male lead acting so flat, the chemistry between the couple is not good. I think who will continuing to watch this drama only LMH fans who only cares for the visual not for the acting quality (only my opinion).

Vivian Apr 26 2020 9:09 pm I'm sorry to say, but lee min ho and kim go eun don't have chemistry ... i don't know why

eszen a. vallente Apr 26 2020 9:05 pm . ..finally the upcoming episode 5 seems like going to be good. i'm sorry but i really feel bored for the last 4 episodes. The King Lee Gon's character is so very slow and i didn't find romantic when the two leads talk is just so normal maybe i just like more the Lee Min-Ho's character in boys over flowers and Kim Go -Eun in Goblin

Jojo Apr 26 2020 6:31 pm @Mars it’s called a parallel universe for a reason. Corea and Korea are not in the same universe. In the parallel universe Whr there is Korea there is no Corea and vice versa. That means The countries in Corea universe is the same as the ones in Korea universe but not the exact same countries. The countries in Corea universe knows it as Corea while the ones in Korea knows it as Korea. I don’t know if you will get it now from my explanation.

Kcatz2020 Apr 26 2020 3:46 pm Oh the OST is just so catchy! It's been playing in my head over and over again the whole weekend! I love the mysterious storytelling of this drama. It makes you curious and think. Ah, can't wait for next Friday & Sat! I'm not LMH's fan but now I think I am :). I like his character the genious mathematician and also a king! Wow, Such a perfect character for a gorgeous man. Love him :). I need this kind of drama in this point of time where it is just so crazy out there!

ian Apr 26 2020 1:12 pm nothing much to say aside from this show was disappointing . Never just takes off for me . Boring

Lilylove Apr 26 2020 12:13 pm I love the plot, seem like it will be a good drama...just wished they cast a different male lead instead of lee min ho. I do like him but i feel like he is not suited for these type of role...

Kendra Hosea Apr 26 2020 10:32 am The mysterious person who saved little lee gon definitely not a woman. I even paused several times. I think it was lee gon himself, going back in time to save ta eul, who maybe died in the future story, and tangled in the past dunno why. The flute is cut to half so the power is not complete, maybe with complete form they not only open the gate to parallel world but also time travel too. Like einstein’s formula that mentioned several times in the story.

dh Apr 26 2020 10:28 am f*ck this guy (lee min-ho) is so handsome ?

Momo Apr 26 2020 9:29 am This drama is daebak .It will be one of my most favorite dramas.I love the hints they give us and the way they make us wander how the upcoming episodes will go on.Ep 4 is the most exciting episode so far and I am waiting for ep 5.Kudos to all the casts,the writer ,the director and so on

BENCH Apr 26 2020 7:53 am Why do I think that Jung-tae eul will gonna end up being trapped in Lee Gon's world wandering and becoming a criminal like Luna. I've had chills when they finally entered the kingdom world. I feel like at the beginning of the episode, there are so much foreshadowing about how this will gonna end.

Martha Apr 26 2020 7:51 am For me the only plus is Kim go run character is easy better here than goblin intact I think she is the most interesting character followed by her best friend the detective... They should flash out other characters especially the king to b multidimensional and do hwan can do much better than this.(his body guard character is just stoic, no romance so far) I hope they stop focusing on the pretty n develop the characters n make it more fast paced.... All the best

Marizze Apr 26 2020 6:34 am Well, its getting better. Episode 4 seems more interesting. Still hoping that the next episodes are much more extreme.

However , i still love the plot, the handsomeness of my LMH. The actress. Very well acted and nice couple

Mars.. Apr 26 2020 5:39 am I love all the cast, I like the plot and everything, I know its parallel world but what I dont understand is that if the Republic of Korea does not know about the Kingdom of Corea , then how can other countries know and establish cooperation / allies? ._.

jilcel Apr 26 2020 3:54 am I soo love this drama! The most handsome Korean actor ( for me ) is back! Plus Kim Go-Eun and Woo Do Hwan and Kim Kyung-Nam in the cast, and the story goes, Dae Bak! We are only on Episode 4 and we are already shipping King Lee Gon and Jung Tae-Eul ! Love their chemistry! Awesome!

Bila Apr 26 2020 3:32 am This drama thus far has given me mixed feelings. I have watched all 4 episodes and it has made confused, but at the same time, it’s really interesting. The cinematography , acting of the actors and overall, the plot has really caught my attention. Although confusing in the first 3 episodes, episode 4 has really proven to me that I should keep watching and supporting this drama. Towards the ending of the episode, we can see the development in not only the story, but the relationship between the 2 main characters (watch it for yourself if curious ;)). So, if you are unsure to watch it or not due to the ratings, I suggest that you give this drama a try. As I said before, the first few episodes are slow-paced, but trust me, it gets better.

sd0131 Apr 26 2020 3:19 am The Ost on the last part of ep4, sounds like one of the ost of Goblin.

Mimi Apr 26 2020 3:07 am How can people not like this show ? Hadn’t seen a real good kdrama since goblin and now I’m totally in love with this one !!! Everything is perfect the story, the slow plot, the characters the acting omg I love it ! I can’t bear to wait till next week

Anna Apr 26 2020 2:21 am Give this drama a chance. Maybe it has a slow plot but it's getting better. The story and character development

Iohn Apr 26 2020 1:51 am I love this movie, it's so interesting I can't wait to watch episode 5, Lee mih ho you're the best oppa

Shanna Apr 26 2020 1:29 am Watched the first two episodes and was totally entranced. There's always something to look for in every scene: a clue, the majestic backgrounds, and the beautiful faces of the cast (especially Lee Minho's because he is extremely pleasing to look at). I rewatched the first two episodes at least three times and I was glad I did because I made some theories about certain scenes that I missed. Also, there are little details in Lee Minho's and Woo Dohwan's acting that I missed and it gave me butterflies when I caught them (Lee Minho's smirks, and Woo Dohwan's eyebrow twitch and steely gaze). This week's episodes (3-4) have been quite exciting because we are finally getting to the action of the plot that requires the characters to constantly interact with each other (especially Lee Minho's and Kim Goeun's characters because I love the two of them together so much- they have a different dynamic that leaves me hilariously feeling bad for Lee Minho's character). I really can't wait for episodes 5-6 because whew.. for a person who only has four episodes of Lee Minho's incredibly handsome face, it's really not enough. And also, I want to see how the plot unfolds with the first (hopefully not because he has an important piece of information) death of a major/minor character ;).

Delcy Apr 25 2020 11:53 pm Such good acting by the lead actors, good plot and a new drama showing the exploring the possibility of parallel universe. If I am not wrong the first of it's kind in k drama...love it and will continue watching it...have to say lee Minho and Kim GO Run have made me a fan of their drama ??

Huali Apr 25 2020 9:59 pm It is getting better. I was disappointed at first because i had high expectation; however, i am in love with this drama now. Kim Go Eun is very talented; i love her acting. I cant wait for next episodes. To me, this is a light drama, not too much tension. Thanks everyone for making such a good drama.

Mariel Apr 25 2020 8:04 pm This drama is perfect! Some says the story is a bit slow but I beg to disagree. This drama is what we should invest in watching because this is purely hardwork and everything is perfect. Not your typical kdrama. The story is well-written, the cinematography, the casts and everything.

The chemistry is well developed just how it is supposed to be. Every time their eyes meet, OMG, I can’t help myself. Min Ho is too irresistible.

Some says they don’t get this drama. Well, maybe you need to check your knowledge on history and government LOL. ✌️

Sara Apr 25 2020 8:02 pm Kim goeun is really good. She always can draw the characters well. No doubt why she got many awards. Best luck. The drama also is beautiful. Just enjoy and you'll get the story.

NotAFanOfDarkness Apr 25 2020 6:38 pm This drama is far too dark for me airing during a worldwide pandemic. Yuck. What was Lee Min Ho thinking?

Jojo Apr 25 2020 3:20 pm OMG guys I take back what I said about Kyung nam’s character having more chemistry with the FL. Damn... I almost died from the overflow of chemistry between Lee Gon and Tea eul in Ep 4. I told y’all let’s wait and see right! I was so right... Lee min ho always has chemistry with whoever he acts with. I’m so loving this drama, aargh can’t wait for next week.

Elly Apr 25 2020 2:36 pm Oh Boi im sorry if idunno anyhow am offending someone Haha bu oh my god i just watched ep 4 and i had chills down my spine and i literally had a heart attack and chocked because they looked so good i lterally feel the chemestry between the main leads, how can i wait for another week i wanna know how the story goes ,are they gona end up together , how is the lee lim gona turn things .oh i just can't wait.I understand that some people find ep 1, 2 and some even 3 boring but i just think the writer wanted to take things slow and explain the viewers what is actually happening and if u really have patience u should just wait and see also but ur brain to it a little to understand it better .okey sorry i just wanted to get the exaitment ou of me .so thank u for listening to my ted talk haha.

lucy Apr 25 2020 2:15 pm people keep talking about how these first episodes don't make sense or they're confusing and its because they aren't meant to. think about the first episodes of goblin too, they didn't make much sense because the story was still developing through the new episodes that were coming out. stop complaining and just watch the show all the way till the end until it finishes then that is when people can truly review the drama but for now lets just enjoy it and hope we don't get a sad ending. also after watching mr sunshine which was also written by kim eun-sook i can definitely tell you that it is impossible to be disappointed by any of her work.

Dee Apr 25 2020 2:14 pm Typical Kim eun sook's drama. Mediocre acting from Lee Minho with stiff micro expression. Thanks to Kim go eun excellent acting, she literally saved her scene with lee Minho. I don't expect much from this drama...just over-hyped drama.

Angel Apr 25 2020 2:07 pm Kim Go Eun is perfect in this role.

jenn Apr 25 2020 1:59 pm kim go eun really never fail nailed her characters in every project. couldn't agree more with the writer kim eun sook when she decided to choose her (again). I thought I'll be ringing her characters in goblin because she tremendously brought me in to her ji eun tak's persona. plus these two drama vibes is very similar. but apparently not at all. I completely forgot ji eun tak and get along with 'jung tae eul's character when i saw her here.

Hyomin Apr 25 2020 1:48 pm Go eun is so pretty i hope they show more their lovey dovey moments more in this drama or their sweet moments lollll i really want to see it!!!

Ruru Apr 25 2020 1:07 pm There's so many other actresses... Why her?! Not saying she is a bad actress just that this role doesn't fit her... I'm watching this only for Woo Do - Hwan oppa. Lee Min Ho also. I've kinda gave up on him recently... But the story is good so far.. Fighting....

NicoleCG Apr 25 2020 12:32 pm I’m struggling with not being able to binge watch this series. Ep 4 was really really good. I’m going to have to rewatch all 4 eps now to see if I’ve missed anything. Great acting and intriguing story so far!

Eve Apr 25 2020 12:21 pm Brilliant Scriptwriting! ??? Must Watch!! ???

Starlyt Apr 25 2020 12:04 pm I loved Ep 3 and Ep 4 as much a loved the first episodes not aure why they are saying there's a slump in rating... if they want fast paced, watch an action film.... looking forward to next weekend. Lee min ho, kim go eun, woo do hwan and rhe rest of the cast and team... kudos....❣️????

Ames (part two) Apr 25 2020 11:41 am Don’t get me started with Kim Go Eun’s acting. She’s outstanding. So is everyone else’s acting.

Ames Apr 25 2020 11:38 am The first two episodes were a lot to take in and to understand. But this drama is totally worth watching. You have to continue despite the confusion, or even watch it twice to really understand. The actors and actresses’ performance are amazing. It gets better and I’m sure there is much more in stock for us. The writing. The directing. The acting. Everything is amazing. But you need to continue watching it even after episode 2, don’t expect everything to be revealed in the first episode. Definitely worth watching!

Cityofangels Apr 25 2020 11:29 am I love this drama ???✨?

Leidy Ru Apr 25 2020 11:26 am Episode 4 made me tear up from excitement!!! Waiting til next week will be torture. For those saying they lack chemistry, you gotta understand the situation shown in the first episodes is a detective encountering a guy that claims to know her and comes from a parallel world; there is nothing that screams awkwardness more than that. Now she believes him and will experience his world, the characters are bound to interact in a different form! Also, ep.4 finally clarifies a lot of things, I am not as lost as I was in prev. episodes. Yet, this is not your "simple-drama story", this plays with complex concepts. Go Eun acting is daebak! She acts so naturally, it seems as if she is not following a script; Min Ho mannerisms are intended to reflect the nature of his character: logical, a man of science; therefore more calm, slow... From the scenery, to acting, to script: I love it all.

helllo.la Apr 25 2020 11:16 am love leeminho, love this drama. the drama starts to make me curious

Kim go eun Apr 25 2020 9:58 am Saw episode 4 today. All I can say is that I loved and enjoyed the drama so much. I admit they lacked chemistry in the first 2 episodes but the drama is just getting started guys so chill out and watch the series. Episode 5 is gonna be a banger because of what happened in episode 4. Cant wait next friday!

Anggia Apr 25 2020 9:56 am Already watched eps 4! It was good Cant wait for next week

Many plot twist

Love Apr 25 2020 9:50 am I have already watched 4 episodes .It is really good.It really lives up to my expectations.You can’t guess what is happening next and it makes me on the edge of my seat.As expected from lee min ho &kim go eun

Rachel Apr 25 2020 7:53 am Kim go eun is adorable in this show... Beauty+action+attitude+cuteness.... I personally like this show... It's unique in its own way... I don't get what other expect from this show till now... Story is going great with mystery... And romance... They act as if they are the director... U know everything about acting and directing then why don't u try yourself... And prove it... Some cannot acknowledge others hardwork seriously... Lmh and kge chemistry is awesome... Looking 4wrd to it.....

piet Apr 25 2020 7:42 am What makes me anxious is, that logically speaking, Lee Gon and Tae Eul can't end up together unless one of them decide to abandon their world and come cross the other world. That's pretty upsetting to think about

Glowmymind Apr 25 2020 3:00 am As an action enthusiast, I could say that the action sequence in ep 3 is pretty neat. Already looks better than the action scenes in most action packed drama like Vagabond, Rugal, Bad guys2, etc. No "unlimited" cut, no shaking camera, while cinematography still on point. My applause to whoever direct the action scene in this drama.

Adeline Apr 25 2020 2:25 am The story line of drama are interesting but showing back and forth f parallel of two country make me confuse. I can't keep it up between Republic of Korea and Kingdom of Corea...?

Mercedes calariom Apr 25 2020 12:39 am Done watching ep.3..i like it and love it..nice one to lee min ho..lee min ho may not be the best among the best..but still lee min ho have the ability to capture the viewer's heat.. lee min ho is a good actor with a good heart..❤️❤️ Hope to see in a drama together lee min ho and IU .. Lee min ho and song hye kyo..?

Mercedes calariom Apr 25 2020 12:30 am I like this drama.. im always excited to watch lee min ho in a drama..go LMH..❤️

SaiNonKham Apr 24 2020 10:49 pm Already watch episode 3 of the king of eternal monarch, and the story line is getting better than previous episodes. I think because it's about two parallel worlds, the author tried to explain the story about how the magic door and magic flute works first before we get to see the real love story of Lee gon and jang tae eul. Because i believe in kim eun sook author-nim. And Lee min ho,kim go eun acting is no doubt. Can't wait for episode 4 tonight!! ???

Marizze Apr 24 2020 5:38 pm A little bit boring for 3 episodes, honest opinion. however' its amazing and of course it is another unique series of LHM. His goodlooks seems like a beautiful scenery .

Of course the cinemagraphy, OST, actors, the unique story, I really love it!

Im hoping that this series may bring excitement for the next eposode..

I will make an update next ? ....

Lalao Apr 24 2020 1:27 pm I think it was shin jae that went to the other world :O

Cham Apr 24 2020 11:41 am Im afraid that: this drama won't ended with a ' happy ending' according to above plot summary .. And I really dont want another ending like ' goblin'

Katyjigme Apr 24 2020 11:27 am Just love this drama. Especially lee min ho.he is down to earth. Cant wait to watch next episode

None Apr 24 2020 9:41 am Lee min ho and kim go eun have the chemistry of lucifer and chloe decker and I like it. Loving the drama so far!

meus deus Apr 24 2020 9:27 am 3 episodes in and i am losing patience, giving the 4th a chance..

chris gospel Apr 24 2020 8:29 am what a story..episode 1 and 2 being confusing shows how thrilled will be sooner or later. this is the kind of thing that happenedin 2 weeks. i thought it was going to be boring but it sure didnt...

OG Drama Fan Apr 24 2020 3:11 am @Bengali Kdrama Fan lol you're right the synopsis is wtf. The king's brother is just human I think.

Bengali Kdrama Fan Apr 24 2020 3:03 am That synopsis seems wrong from the first two episodes. Like the bad guy isn't the Devil lol. Who wrote this?

Snowllae Apr 24 2020 1:27 am Just Lee Min Ho popularity i guess..

SN Apr 23 2020 4:22 pm I love this drama. This is amazing. Thanks for all Crew and specially our great actors Lee min ho, Kim go eun ,woo do hwan and others. Waiting for next episodes. Fighting!!

KingFan Apr 23 2020 7:49 am @Sarah it's Kim Go Eun. Love her character here. I hope they show us the other Kim Go Eun this week!!!

Sarah Apr 22 2020 9:37 pm This is amazing! Everything about this show is on point. I can’t believe I have to wait every week for new episodes??? So far so good! Good job lee min ho and lee go eun??‌

Kim go eun no 1 fan Apr 22 2020 12:44 pm When it comes to lee min ho and kim go eun every body suddenly becomes a critic. If the drama is boring for you or there's no chemistry then stop watching it Periodt. It's not our fault you lack taste

Oshini Apr 22 2020 12:28 pm Does anyone know the name of the background story that plays when the young prince is crying?

Hanthi Apr 21 2020 9:58 pm I saw first episode. I don't understand at first. But when I saw second episode, I realized gradually. Well, the plot is good. But I think LMH and KGE have no chemistry between them. Too early to give comment because I saw only two eps. Whatever I know LMH'll do the best in this drama.

burgerking2000 Apr 21 2020 8:44 pm Okay, when I go back to watch episodes 1 and 2, I realize that there is a huge deal to putting music behind dialogues! For example, when the characters have conversations that are suppose to be funny or when they are joking around, there is no background music to support the lightheartedness of the scene, so it ends up being either very awkward for the audience or we have to read the subtitles again to get that they were joking. It feels so stiff without the little background music like there's not enough emotion to support the scene. The only parts where they put the background music is at the end of the drama. This is the only difference between the production of The King and Goblin or Mr. Sunshine.

Nfnf Apr 21 2020 6:20 pm Ep 1-2 is slow...too many talking but will still watch it

cccbbbb Apr 21 2020 11:33 am love this drama, a new story. finally can see lee min ho again in a new drama, love it. oh gosh sorry i dont like the main actress and supporting actress

Logic Logic Apr 21 2020 11:32 am It is just the first two episodes. Too early to judge. I am pretty sure there are more exciting things to unfold and everything will be clearer to us. Knowing the writer, that is where she is good at, all her stories has its own uniqueness, strength and sophistication. The actors and actresses are good. KGE never disappoints, she is a very promising actress. I am so glad that we have something to watch and anticipate while on a quarantine. Waiting for the next episodes with excitement. :)

maygoh Apr 21 2020 10:53 am I really fallin in love with this drama, and my bias Kim Go Eun so amazing. She has a natural beauty. And although k netizen said KGE not pretty enough, I don' t care because she is a great actress. Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun Fighting!

Candilane Apr 21 2020 10:31 am Nice start but right now I am here for the set design because that palace is ????

Lala Apr 21 2020 5:17 am I really like this kind of sci-fict drama and unique plot story. Fighting!

Nana Apr 20 2020 7:39 pm Just watch carefully. At first, I was confused so I carefully watched it again and so, now I am starting to understand what it goes. Waiting for more episodes. ??? Lee Min Ho......Fighttttingggggg ????? Kim Go Eun......Fighttttingggggg ????? Fightttttinggggg.......TKEM team. ?????

Luci Apr 20 2020 7:26 pm Lee Min Ho confessed that when he first read the script, he was confused. May be it is the type of drama that is confusing in the beginning and revelations are coming to unveil in the last eps. And only 2 of the 16 eps is out now and it was just introducing their characters. And so, just watch some more eps, if it doesnt hook you till u watch about 7 eps, then just drop it. We are big fans of LeeMinHo and KimGoEun so we will watch till the end whatever it goes.

SaiNonKham Apr 20 2020 7:17 pm only 2 episodes were out, it's normal to be confusing because there are still a lot of things to unveil or discover.

crd

eaine Apr 20 2020 5:19 pm daebak! This drama is so amazing. I can't wait for the next episode to come outttt. Lee Min Ho is handsome as usual.

Teletubby Apr 20 2020 4:55 pm I want woo doh wan to have a love story in this show I’m mainly watching for him and in the kingdom of corea it seems Kim yongji and him might have something so if they carry this on I’m so excited

luv romance Apr 20 2020 10:27 am Luv Lee Minho since watching the “Great Doctor (Faith)” and Kim from “Goblin” So very excited for the drama. Not quite understanding the plot or Lee Jung Jin’s role and what he is trying to do.... but I’m all in til the end because I enjoy the actors..... I will rewatch to see what I missed .

lll.aaa Apr 20 2020 10:03 am lee min ho acting is perfect in this drama, it’s him anyway & its his character. i always love lee min ho acting in his every drama and the drama that he play always a perfect & loveable drama. but sorry to say in this drama, there’s something that hard to relate, somehow i just dont like to see the acting of the lead and supporting actress, too stiff and not really relate with (lmh) face. and (kge) character is too strong at gob*** so thats why its hard to relate her with lmh. and the supporting actress just so bad i dont like her. well it’s just my opinion okay. because i have expect this drama so much. if only the lead actress is another person i think it would be a better drama. for all the cast team good luck, i wish to see this drama more better and perfect in the future & untill the end like kim eun sook writer others dramas. and im waiting for kim eun sook writer to write more stories that really mind blowing like dots, dramas that we as audience would not expect, woww.

Zz Apr 20 2020 9:14 am i love this story ? dont worry about people who dislike this drama . ignore them . lmh kge and all actors actress director and crew are doing well. keep going ok!

Wannie Apr 20 2020 7:18 am Episode 1 was the bomb, but episode 2 was kinda errrrrrr. Hopefully, this drama won't disappoint, because I am expecting so much from it since the writer and director made some of the best K-dramas out there. The cast is also amazing.

Well, we're still far from the end. I am looking forward to the episodes next week! Hwaiting!!!!

ang Apr 20 2020 5:54 am finished the first 2 eps, some parts of the show were kinda predictable and the pace can be slow at times, hopefully the future eps will be better!

Sayrin Apr 20 2020 5:04 am Waaaa this drama is totalllllyy gooddd. Kim Go Eun achieved it againn.

waahhh pehaaa~~~

Minsuan Apr 20 2020 2:27 am I'm a big fan of LMH that's the reason I always support his project no matter what kind of project he portray LMH is the best for me. I highly recommended to watch the King of Eternal Monarch, he never disappoint his/her viewer every time he doing a drama.

Woo do-hwan's girl Apr 20 2020 2:16 am The Kdrama king is back. When I heard Lee min-ho was making a comeback, I got quite excited. I mean it's Lee freaking min-ho.there was no doubt I was gonna watch it. That's precisely what I did. However, the first episodes were everything but what I was expecting. Don't get me wrong. I just love dramas that get your attention from episode one. That's not the case with this drama. Probably it'll start to get more interesting in the following episodes. The thing is that when I found out that Woo do-hwan was part of the cast I almost fainted you guys he's such a talented actor. I've been binge watching almost every drama where he's been in.

Marina Apr 20 2020 1:28 am First two episodes were a bit confusing Love all the cast and writers of course so I hope the next episodes will be more understandable

Bada Apr 19 2020 11:59 pm Is this another Rooftop Prince!!!????? The story is identical. I wonder how Lee MinHo said yes to play in this drama...

luckkey77 Apr 19 2020 11:11 pm bored bored. same writer same cast same vibes.. so bored. nextttt

rik Apr 19 2020 9:49 pm Agree with everything @mumu said!!!

Hihi Apr 19 2020 8:44 pm First two episodes were a bit confusing but i am curious about the plot development. Lee Minho's acting is kinda... bland... but I'll keep on watching because of Kim Goeun and Woo Dohwan.

Seob Apr 19 2020 7:36 pm Under my high expectaction, i've been waiting this drama from lee min ho accept to be lead of this drama. But the story is a bit off and so confused. I think the writernim too much right now its so imposibble

River sky Apr 19 2020 7:11 pm Need to watch this drama I personally suggest...it's best...compared to other drama from starting itself I have found it interesting....with just 2 episodes we can't decide what there is in upcoming episodes....talking about the acting skills ..it's awesome.. Don't go after rating and all...just see drama by yourself I m sure you will be loving it...completely agree with heynandho....must watch drama ...

heynandho Apr 19 2020 4:02 pm You're not supposed to expect a high amount of chemistry between a man who told that he's king on another world and a flat earth believer woman who think that man is crazy, especially since they just meet. There's thing called "development" after all.

Also if you think KyungNam's character has better chemistry with Tae Eul, then you probably correct. They're already know each other for life and Shin Jae been wipe for Tae Eul since highschool, so it's kinda expected.

Lol Apr 19 2020 2:03 pm I agree, I like Lee Min-Ho but I think he plays the same character all over again, always the same personality.

PANDORA Apr 19 2020 1:42 pm Everything @Mumu said I agree!

Mumu Apr 19 2020 1:29 pm To the people saying there is no chemistry between the leads.. the drama just started... what do you expect? For them to just fall in love at first sight? If that happened you all would have been complaining about how rushed and unrealistic it is. Let the story unfold according to how the writer wants it to be. If it's boring for you...just drop it. And I don't get why people hate the lead actress because I find her charming. But anyway that's your opinion. And if it's boring for you...please drop it and don't make it look like the actors and all the staff aren't trying their best because the series doesn't go with what you pictured in your head. If your doubting about whether to watch it or not... watch it. It's a really nice drama. You won't regret it. That's as long as you don't hate any of the cast because if you do... You'll probably be looking for reasons to justify why you don't like them. And let's not compare actors or actresses not matter what drama they do because I believe they all do their best. If you do don't like the drama just drop it...

Jiwon Apr 19 2020 12:47 pm @Jim, I don't think lee gon was swapped. I mean think about it, why would the fake lee gon be so interested in finding jung tae eul as far as going into a parallel universe and if indeed he was actually swapped, the uncle wouldn't make mistakes with the scar position since he was the one was stabbed lee gon. Btw, in the first episode, I was a little confused, but now it's clear, all the main characters exist in both universe. Jung tae eul is also the girl (luna) that was being chased by lee gon, seems like she's a criminal in the other universe

Jojo Apr 19 2020 12:11 pm I loved the cast so much and I love that they were able to pull the script off. But I still felt kind of bored watching it... Just realized it’s same plot as those other dramas, CLOY, Legend of the blue sea, Faith, My love from the stars, and all those other dramas where one lead end up in the other leads world suddenly. I love all those shows but the drama had such a hype and it’s kinda disappointing that its the same as every other plot.

Why does it also sounds like some things in the plot changed?

For those saying there’s no chemistry between LMH and KGE I think there’s a little chemistry but from my point of view surprisingly Kim Kyung Nam is still all the chemistry with Kim go eun. But let’s watch n see....

I love all the characters and actors and if anything is going to make me keep watching this it’s definitely them. Who else is getting the feeling that Jung Eun chae is giving off annoying second lead vibe??? Hope I’m wrong because this drama would do better without any annoying second leads.

ESR Apr 19 2020 11:55 am Why LeeMinHo acting skill haven't improve at all.. So pity when I thought that the concept this drama is good.. For modern King story, the king from drama "King 2 Heart" by LeeSeungGi and "Goong" by JuJiHoon is better..

Melan melani Apr 19 2020 10:17 am I am here for kim go eun For God shake she is so beautifull and Funy at the some time Go go dokkaebi wife?

BM Apr 19 2020 10:08 am I watched ep1-2 and boring. I found that Kim Go Eun has charming , Lee Min Ho handsome but no has charming. There is no chemistry between them.

Elisaveta Slobodyanik Apr 19 2020 9:40 am I life in Germany bit why I can’t watch the drama. It is not available in my Netflix :(

Sapi Apr 19 2020 9:19 am The drama seems taking the idea from the avengers.. That the characters can go to different dimensions. I don't think that's really creative. Feel bad for the incredible casts for taking this drama. The production team seems doesn't pay attention to small important details like the scar of the main lead. I really really really like Kim go eun on cheese in the trap but I don't know why she doesn't perform so good in this drama. I don't know if I can continue the next eps.. Netflix plis give me something else!

Jomines Apr 19 2020 8:25 am I'm here for kim go eun! ❤❤❤❤❤

LD Apr 19 2020 7:29 am Legend of the Blue Sea, CLOY, You who came from the stars... that script writer is more my style. Episode 1 did not pull me in. Episode 2 was no better. BUT... for the sake of entertainment during covid-19 days, I [will] continue to watch this drama. But yes... it is SO boring. Sad.

Melissa Apr 19 2020 6:34 am Can anyone please tell me the songs that’s used in the drama in episode 2 where Minho is walking after eating chicken? My Shazam won’t pick it up and I’m dying to know what it is!

Thank you

blixen Apr 19 2020 6:27 am I seriously don't get it XD but I'm still watching it hihi

Kean Apr 19 2020 5:07 am Another overrated show

Inmyheart, dr Apr 19 2020 4:29 am Many mentioned- descendants of the sun, goblin & heir as the writer’s kim eun sook past dramas. I for one wants to believe in her bcos of Mr Sunshine. That Drama took me by a storm - what a great drama- historical story that had a beautiful, sweet yet sad vibes- altogether blended so well. You can’t have any writer to create a story-drama of that sort. I hope she will do even better here. Fighting to all the crews & of course these great actors- lmh, kge & wdw. They can do this....

sunny Apr 19 2020 4:27 am I love the drama.The storyline is intriguing and the actors pull off their characters well.And the plot twists are gonna unfold in the upcoming episodes.

sunny Apr 19 2020 4:25 am I like the first 2 eps .At the beginning of ep1,I was a little confused but After watching two eps ,I understand the storyline .I think this drama has many plot twists .I think when the prince was stabbed in the left side but the scar is on the right side after he grew up is deliberately shown and it will be a plot twist that is gonna be expose on the upcoming episodes.The story is gonna unfolding in unconvinced episodes and The drama will become one of the most popular drama like the heirs ,goblin and legend of the blue sea .Hands Down one of the best dramas of 2020 for me .Love it so much

Dave Apr 19 2020 3:41 am This seem like a good K-drama. It is very unfortunate that Netflix made cinematic error in the 1st episode. The King was stabbed on the LEFT side of his neck when he was little. Then during mourning period of his father, the bandage was put on the RIGHT side of his neck, which was seemingly unhurt. The scar when he's grown up is also located on the RIGHT side. I don't know if this is carelessness on Netflix part, or deliberately made that way.

Ggonekim is awesome Apr 19 2020 3:21 am OMG what Jim's said is truee! I didnt realize it at first that the scar is changing position. The young lee gon from corea get stabbed in the left neck, but the adult lee gon (lee min ho) got scar at his right neck. Omg another plot twist?

Nanananafeelslikeimgettingstronger Apr 19 2020 3:09 am The only thing good about this kdrama so far (after two episodes) are the actors, but even they can't pull of this terrible script. There was a huge hype and expectations for this drama but its actually so boring. The pacing is very strange, and there is little that makes the audiences actually care about these characters. The idea is really interesting and had huge potential, but the execution has been terrible. Having cliches isn't inherently bad, and they can work really well for some dramas, but this entire drama is a boring cliche. I know there's this whole narrative that we should all just sit tight and hope for better episodes to come, but if the drama doesn't gattract you in you the first episods then it's not worth eatching

orin Apr 19 2020 2:18 am I wasn't really sure of this drama in the beginning of episode. But it's good, guys. Lol, seriously, yoksi uri kim eun sook writer-nim!!!! Can't wait for episode 3!!!

Lalala Apr 19 2020 1:58 am I live lee min ho as well as the writer and the story itself. I just don't feel the chemistry of the lead. I would rather stan the Jung Eun-Chae rather than Kim Go Eun for lee min ho but anyway it's still on episode 2 let's so for upcoming episodes. I just expect too much and its dissapointing. :-)

Arif Se. Apr 19 2020 1:40 am Kingdom of Corea and Republic of Korea.. same country, same people in two different worlds. K dramas writer's always has ideas to make stories. I Actually don't like this kind of fantasy drama.. but i will try to watch this since this drama is so hits now. And many people adores this drama because the lead actor is LMH. I don't think it will become hits if it's not him.

Jane Apr 19 2020 1:02 am I love this drama Cant wait for the 3rd ep

Unbiased fans Apr 19 2020 12:33 am I can see people being very curious about the film, to me I think that is the power of expectation, he still got the vibe... ??some do say lee min ho character is bland, but the main problem I see with him is that he is a very humble man in real life, yet he tries his best to pull off strong roles at times.....

After watching so many Korean dramas, I came to the conclusion that everyone of them are just acting based on script and showing that most Korean artists are very good with acting and more of awards should go to writers and directors....

Ivy Apr 19 2020 12:29 am Why is kim go eun hair keep changing though? One minute she has bangs, the next her forehead is as clear as crystal.

Soje Apr 18 2020 11:26 pm Story seemed cliche. Somethings don’t seem to add up...but hey it’s just 2 episodes. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ...but will still watch

Jane Apr 18 2020 9:39 pm Lee minho age like a wine, his character as a king is so pure and kind,, it makes my heart beat unussual, I love kim go eun as well, such a simple beauty yet full of energy and appeal, can't wait for the 3rd ep nxt fri, The hardest to do is to wait, this is why I don't like to watch an ongoing drama but what can I do, it's Lee minho and ived been waiting long enough fo his comebavk

lula Apr 18 2020 9:09 pm At first i was so excited about this drama, bc the LMH and KGE are such good combos, but the end, i just wasting my time to watch this drama and this drama makes me sleep seriously im bored watching this drama, dont know, the story line its completely not interesting though :(

Jim Apr 18 2020 9:03 pm I think young Lee gon who has a stab in the left neck is the real Lee gon from Korea kingdom, and when he become an adults the scar move to the right neck, maybe it's different person, I guess his uncle swapped the original Lee Gon with a child who looked like Lee Gon from another world, and I'm not sure the kid (young Lee gon) from republic Korea is die. (don't take it serious, it's just a prediction) ?

Jojo Apr 18 2020 2:57 pm OMG I love how Kim Go Eun is such a badass here. I’m loving this drama. Lee min ho came back even more good looking and Woo do hwan oppa too. I can’t... I love them all.

Cindi Apr 18 2020 2:20 pm This drama so worth it to watch? finally i so happy!! I've be waiting this drama❤️

ddd Apr 18 2020 1:52 pm i noticed some of you asked about the scar? the king's scar on the neck? isn't it the scar he got in the night of his uncle's coup when he almost got killed but then saved by a mysterious person who possessed kim go eun's name tag? honestly the writing is good. the writer gives hints here and there. of course it's puzzled. there are 14 episodes left to complete all the pieces, and we can't expect to find all in two episodes. but we get the picture of what the puzzle is all about. it's a pretty solid writing.

P Apr 18 2020 12:28 pm Oh, this drama is so boring.

Chei Apr 18 2020 12:10 pm It started!!! Omgeeee omgeeeee omgeeeee!!! It's not obvious that I am sooooooooo excited!!! This is how I am if the Kdrama lead actor and actress are my favorites!!! And this is my Lee Min Ho!!! I miss you!!! Episode 1 and I am already hooked!!! Geez! Episode 2 puhleaze!! Thank you SBS!!! Jump jump jump!!! It's like The Last Empress, Faith and Queen and I with a twist!!! But I know this is much much better!!! Great Kdrama I swear!!! Oh I also wish to be on a parallel universe!! I already love the bromance here with Woo Do-hwan and Lee Min-ho is just fudging handsome and awesome!!! Kilig to the bones Episode 1 pa lang with Kim Go-eun!! Full of action, mystery, comedy and kilig at the same time!!! Loving the OST too!!! Waiting for the second episode..... Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Aja!!! ???❤️???????????❣️?♥️??????????✨???????️

LeeMinHo
KimGoEun
SBSTheKingEternalMonarch

(some are grabbed pics from different fan page)

Nl Apr 18 2020 11:56 am Lel yall kinda over. Its only 2 episode meh. Relax, just watch. I dont have any problem. Everything look interesting. If you curious about scar, just watch. They not stupid enough make these stupid mistake. Questions about scar,power obtain, lee gon is really dead?who tae eul in lee gon world, why tae eul see luna on her car? Different age tae eul. Yes soo many questions but if you want the answer wait and watch the series until final episode. Simple.

Lee min ho no 1 fan Apr 18 2020 10:41 am The first episode didn't disappoint and the rating is proof of that. Gosh I've missed lee min ho's acting

L Apr 18 2020 8:48 am Anyone knows what title of background music in the scene that the Little King ends the fathers funeral ceremony and crying?

Deea B Apr 18 2020 5:37 am Amazing first episode! Can't wait for episode 2! Awesome! Fighting!!!

Dewii Apr 18 2020 5:16 am Expectations vs reality... Soon farrrr

Eilyn Apr 18 2020 4:42 am This drama made me trill their action the way they capture the culprits so amazing the director and writer and the staff I salute u guys.. I currently waiting for episode 2 ... I already watch 3 times the episode 1.... Good luck be safe... Thank you.

mitasha Apr 18 2020 4:17 am Watched the first episode, found it really messy & underwhelming. Honestly felt that the drama has been overhyped, wasn’t as impressive as I expected it to be. The flow was a little disorientating, and I didn’t feel much emotions from some of the actors. No hate though, the drama has potential but could do better for a first episode. Still going to watch the next few episodes and see how it goes :)

Crazy Apr 18 2020 3:39 am Im loving this drama

Chips Apr 18 2020 3:16 am It's uncomfortable for me to watch the child lee gon's acting, especially when in a sad scene, I don't think he understand the character's feeling of sadness

Lana Apr 18 2020 2:59 am Sooo dissapointed ... gosh i expected lee min hoo finally acting dufferent but his acting is exactlyyyyy the same everything the same and the storyhmmmmm not draging at all.it just got so many decorating visual thing .compare it with the world of married... that show is just amazing ...i dont know but it defintly didnt live up to my expectionsss

BENCH Apr 18 2020 2:24 am @Mandy. You are right. The director purposely focused on the scar. The drama is puzzle. Looking forward to new episodes.

Mandy Apr 18 2020 2:01 am I think this drama maybe a puzzle? Something different. I also liked the new character type for Kim Go Eun. Lee Min-Ho and Woo Do-Hwan are absolutely gorgeous. I too noticed the scar but they purposely focused in on it and we'll probably find out why in a future episode? Either way I'm looking forward to the next episode

zuzu Apr 18 2020 1:46 am can i drop this *sigh kinda boring

Billa Apr 18 2020 1:04 am Why Kim Eun Sook doesnt work with Lee Eung Bok in this drama? The duet so far always means perfection. I was anticipating a grand and majestic prologue like Goblin did, but I think the 1st episode just a bit flat. I hope they'll do better in the next episodes.

Baba Apr 18 2020 12:46 am ??????? Extremely boring

Bea Apr 18 2020 12:41 am Yes to that Arin and Matchachocopie! I thought i remembered wrong that detail about the neck wound but no, he was really stabbed in his left side. Weird.

Hunter204 Apr 18 2020 12:13 am I loved their dramas but something was wrong. Haha His uncle stab him at the left side but the scar was on the right side? Hmmmmmm But totally, i loved it! I loved lee min ho and kim go eun.. thumbs up!

eh Apr 18 2020 12:01 am I think compared to other dramas airing right now it’s pretty good but it definitely doesn’t live up to all the hype that it got Also if you think about it this is just enchanted with Amy Adams but with drama LMAO

ian Apr 18 2020 12:00 am same thing i felt when i watched the heir , goblin and DOTS , didnt like it . sorry i love the vfx but dunno why im not hooked ..

BENCH Apr 17 2020 11:56 pm First of all, I wanted to praise this drama in its overall aspect. Oh My God, this is so amazing. And it is mind-blowing. I really missed the fast-paced direction of kim-eun Suk's drama. I am talking about the directing here. As we noticed, DOTS has a fast-paced direction, while Goblin and Mr. Sunshine have more deep and slow-paced direction. In this drama, fast, fun and smooth pacing is combined with deep and dramatic directing elements, which makes this film so beautiful. The angles are beautifully and expressively captured on slow parts at the same time, there are smooth and sharp action on its fast parts.

Now let's talk about the story. It was refreshing for me and I was on the edge of my seat watching how the story goes. Honestly, I have so many theories when it comes to time-space bending and multiverse. My mind actually wanders a lot when I see many mathematical equations and amazingly, I can see these in this drama. Mathematical equations being shown here might have a much deeper significance in its plot.

The location of the scar of Lee Gon not making sense might somehow have a much deeper explanation. I am even confused with the time relations, As we can see some characters appearing in a specific time, when it is impossible. The female lead appears to save the young Lee gon from his uncle. But how is it possible? Could it be a foreshadowing of the future events that the female lead might encounter as the drama progresses? My God, help me uncover this.

Wetz Apr 17 2020 11:55 pm Super excited for ep2. I love you, Kim Go Eun!!!

Arin Apr 17 2020 11:16 pm I agree with you matchachocopie! Lee Gon actually stabbed in left side of his neck. But when the his father's death ceremony and the scar as adult it becomes in the right side.

matchachocopie Apr 17 2020 10:16 pm one thing that make me disappointed. First lee lim stabbed lee gon on his right neck. But lee gon adult have scar in his left neck :( the details is lack. do u guys realize it?

Episode 1 Apr 17 2020 10:16 pm For all of the months of hype about this drama so far I'm not impressed. I will give 2 more episodes. This is an on going problem with over hyping a drama and it's cast. Very seldom can the reach the heights as promised.

kelin Apr 17 2020 9:10 pm wow lee min ho' voice and acting so good

secret Apr 17 2020 9:07 pm Ep 1 is so good, the last scene and OST daebak !!! Zion T and Hwasa's voice too emotional And now from ep 2 we will see the chemistry of lee gon and tae eul. Can't wait !!!!!

Marjannn Apr 17 2020 9:04 pm Awesomeeee First Episode!! Fast-paced and exciting!!New and refreshing storyline!! Charming characters!! This drama has so much potential. I am so excited as to how the story unfolds. Kim Eun Sook is definitely a great writer.

Yoon Apr 17 2020 8:30 pm Im not being perfectionist here, Im little bit concerned because inmy20mins watching feel something missing,,, after watching all his drama i can really tell this is good after the 1st ep.. but this, hoping the next will be clear✌️

Jane Apr 17 2020 8:00 pm That 1st ep is soooooooooooo good I really love Its not bec of lmh acting, it is so refreshing for a king, a friendly humurous king, unlike most Kings that shows cringe feeling powerful and unpredicted character, but this one Just a big wow not to mention its just a 1 ep Goodluck to the whole team Keep it up the good work

Byabya Apr 17 2020 7:44 pm This page already have the name of taeul from kingdom of korea

Sotongsomay77 Apr 17 2020 7:25 pm The first episode was quite mediocre. I hope it gets better in the coming episodes.

MeyRa Apr 17 2020 7:03 pm Wow! Good!! Lee min Ho so handsome. This drama will get best rating!

Lucy Apr 17 2020 6:17 pm Loved the first episode!!Wow!!?

byunbacon Apr 17 2020 6:08 pm I’m really a big fan of Lee Min Ho, I love him. Wayback 2009 when I watched BOF after 8 years when I started watching kdrama again and LOTBS is my favorite not being biased bec. of him. I love korean dramas especially fantasy-genre. The 1st episode really hooked me up. Before we judge this drama, we need to see more episodes of TKEM because other said it is disappointing, how can you judge the drama when you only watched 1 episode? Anyways I’m looking forward and will patiently waiting for the next episodes. Fighting!

Mirai Apr 17 2020 4:31 pm Good evening. Some of you say that 1st episode was disappointing. What do you mean about it? Recall the first episode of the best series you have watched like goblin, scarlet heart, legend of the sea - or any drama is your favorite - and then judge if this drama or any drama is good or not, worthy or not etc Lastly, it's Lee Min Ho... he has great series so far with very good rates. I don't think he would be acting in a not profitable production/scenario. My thanks.

Ann Apr 17 2020 4:06 pm Somehow the first episode of this highly anticipated drama is rather unfulfilling. I can't ignore the feeling of "shallowness" from some parts, like something is missing. Hope it will get better for next episodes.

mx Apr 17 2020 3:00 pm first ep took me to a roller coaster ride

Min Apr 17 2020 2:57 pm Loooooooooooooove so muchhhh the first episode!

Martha Apr 17 2020 2:15 pm Disappointing first episode... Or my expectations were higher... Still I have hope it's the first episode. Great cinematography though

Lemi Apr 17 2020 2:11 pm Sorry but to b honest this first episode was underwhelming compared to his other drama or the writer's previous works... I hope it gets better bcoz the cast deserve it

Noona Apr 17 2020 2:02 pm Love the whole parallel universe thing! Lee min ho still has handsome as ever Can’t wait for the next episode Fighting! xx

Question Apr 17 2020 1:23 pm

- - Spoiler alert***

I want to ask if there will be two lee min ho and the actress because it's a parellel world, i know it's too soon to ask that, if there will be then what will happen? Can someone answer

Ananna Apr 17 2020 12:14 pm I love lee min no his all drama are super hit this will be hit best of luck my good wishes to you

Fru Apr 17 2020 12:02 pm Cant wait for ep 2. Wow this is something really amazing. Been waiting for a kdrama better or parallel to goblin and legend of the blue sea. And now this is it. LMH is blessed with beautiful projects. Two thumbs up to kim go-eun really love the acting skills of this actress. ??

Dingdongdeng Apr 17 2020 11:56 am At first I was very enthusiastic. But then I feel disappointed because there are many scenes that feel less alive and kicking. Maybe because of less backsound effects in some scenes. Fighting, hopefully this drama will succeed. ???❤???

Xozo Apr 17 2020 11:56 am Ep1 left me a little bit confusing. What is the two parallel worlds? Can someone explain to me? Why one is Kingdom of korea and another one is republic of korea? It still left me clueless.

Thalia Apr 17 2020 11:54 am Waaaaaah! But does the King (LMH) Korea counterpart lives? Or was killed already? Im shoookt. Should watch this to know the answeeer!

Indra Apr 17 2020 11:22 am That final scene on ep1... Awwww... Mann... ❤

Zeenath Apr 17 2020 10:46 am I must say the side hero is pretty dope, and LMH is Golden, aged like wine, that man!

Tanya Apr 17 2020 10:01 am You can watch from netflix

shiixii Apr 17 2020 9:48 am done watching the first episode.. i can say that i really love the story it's mind blowing & the cinematography hands down it's amazing

Rachel Apr 17 2020 2:49 am Finally today!!!! I can watch this amazing show... Kim go eun ur the best.... Eager to watch your chemistry with lmh You can watch this drama on" kissasian.sh".... With eng sub... But it will take time after tv airing.... R u can watch on Netflix.... At 9 pm... Today.... Let's make this show a hit.... Fighting!!!

me_nina Apr 16 2020 4:45 pm Omo mo mo, i'm so excited!!! Can't wait agai for this couple, Lee Min Ho x Kim Go Eun!!!! Yeah!!!

Ingeuu1004 Apr 16 2020 5:07 am Tomorrow night~~~~~~

Yeoliverse27 Apr 16 2020 3:00 am Another Chanyeol x Punch OST like Stay With Me for this drama, please god!

Ananna Apr 16 2020 12:12 am Lee min ho all drama is super hit I hope this will be super hit I love min ho

SaiNonKham Apr 15 2020 5:42 pm Waiting for lee min ho since 2017 (LOTBS)

doctorzais Apr 15 2020 12:53 am So Ms. Writer combining Heirs with Goblin LOL

hduh Apr 12 2020 1:01 pm anyone else super excited for kim kyungnam???

Minmi Apr 12 2020 5:56 am i'm waiting for kim go eun comeback in drama. Her acting is superb aaaah cant wait ?

John Apr 10 2020 6:08 pm wait ! who plays the devil role here ?

Psycho Apr 10 2020 6:18 am IDK why, But I look forward for Woo Do-Hwan and Kim Go-Eun.. not for Lee min ho...

Yosimi Apr 09 2020 7:29 am Lee min ho is back am so happy cant wait to see the new movie

Ingeuu1004 Apr 09 2020 6:16 am D-8 Yoohoooooo~~~~~~

Sandy Apr 07 2020 10:39 am Waiting for my favourite Lee min ho.... All the best???

Rachel Apr 03 2020 2:15 am My favorite actress kim go eun... I can't wait to watch your acting&chemistry.. ?lmh& kge... Fighting!!!

Seonwon Apr 02 2020 10:19 am Daebak ! All my favorite actors in this drama ^^ i can't wait for it :) I'm happy to see the leading actors work together , i think they will be a perfect match ;) fighting for everyone in this drama lol

Siannis&LukeT Mar 31 2020 1:48 pm Most anticipated drama of 2020

I'm excited because my favorite actors are in this drama. I really can't wait. Kim go eun and lee min ho fighting

Nancy Mar 31 2020 9:14 am Finally Lee Minho's next drama!! I got really excited for this drama! I have been waiting for 3 years after legend of the blue sea. So yeah i'm happy and also excited for him :))

Jrads86 Mar 29 2020 10:09 pm Excited because of Woo Do Hwan.. Been waiting for his next project.

Vei Mar 26 2020 1:54 pm Argh.. This drama is full of my fav actors and actresses like kim go eun, jung eunchae, woo do hwan, and kim kyung nam. But..... I dont like its genre, and this drama seems to be booming just like goblin and dots. And i never watched those kind of dramas. So sadㅠㅠ

I hope JEC, WDH, and KKN will be the main lead in their next project, and with a better genre of course. Haha:((

esha Mar 23 2020 2:08 am Woo Do Hwan!!!! cant wait for him to shine again!!

love Mar 16 2020 9:19 pm i expect a kind of romcom

saf Mar 15 2020 8:45 am i love how this show has a different vibe like he is riding a horse in modern society. i also like the idea of parallel universes i haven't really seen a lot of this in Korean dramas. This is the first time that i am waiting for a drama to come out for months. i only started watching k-drama since about April/ may 2019 so mainly a lot of good dramas were already out. The funny thing is that one of the first dramas or probably the first k-drama that i watched was Heirs around April last year and after 1 year another drama with Lee Min Ho will come out in the same month.

Rosalyn Mar 12 2020 5:13 pm Really excited about this drama !!

Lara Mar 12 2020 5:42 am I’m so freaking trilled for this,I so much love Kim go eun and I like LMH and the plot seems interesting,wow! The second trailer is everything!!!!!

Cardia Mar 12 2020 12:24 am Look at kim go eun @0:28 she looks so different here omg!! She's so pretty.. cant wait for do hwan!

Kyla Mar 11 2020 4:53 pm I do really cannot wait to watch this drama! I've been waiting since first when it was announced that LMH and KGE will play the leads. They both are my favorite actors. It makes me more excited when WDW was added into the cast!!! Plus i love Kim eun sook scriptwriting i don't know why but all of her dramas are so different from each other and I love all of it!

Asha Mar 11 2020 12:31 pm Woooooow.. I can't wait...

Ara Jones Mar 11 2020 7:40 am Ohhhhh heart attackkkkk... the scene in the 2nd teaser r just like Goblin... Im gonna die noww...

Sonia Singh Mar 11 2020 7:37 am One thing common in Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun is their start sign is Cancerian ❤❤ It can be ignored but I'm just sooooo excited to see them together in this Drama.. and it's comeback drama for Both of the main leads ❤❤❤

Min Ho Mar 11 2020 3:54 am Min ho is so handsome....... I'm so excited!!!!!

Lee Gon Mar 10 2020 8:08 pm Can't wait ? so hype!!!

Lily Mar 07 2020 11:30 pm Kim Go Eun is wonderful actress. Impatient to wait it ?

sita khapung Mar 06 2020 4:10 pm Lee Min Ho , you are the best !!! I like to watch your drama

Vivien Charles Mar 05 2020 8:07 am Am here for Kim Go Eun and Woo Do Hwan.. Just love them but seen him in too much second lead...

tullip Mar 04 2020 1:22 am My favs Kim Kim!!! Detective Kim Go-Eun and Kim Kyung-Nam!!!! Oh goodness I'm so excited to see your chemistry :D

hhh Mar 03 2020 10:51 pm i am here for Kim Go Eun and Woo Do Hwan...and honestly i like KGE in Goblin and i hope she succesfull in this drama.....fighting...

saf Mar 03 2020 1:24 pm like everyone else i think i'm going to get second male lead syndrome however, lee min ho( loved him ever since watching heirs) will always be one of my favourite actors and i love his dramas.can't wait for the drama to come out it seems like a really interesting plot.

Rachel Mar 03 2020 7:37 am I m here only 4 kim go eun!!! She is multi talented!! I don't know why people are towards beauty rather than talent and she has proven... That's why every famous lead males and director want to work with her.. She is beautiful too... Fighting @ the king...

Amy Mar 02 2020 5:09 am Felt very happy to see my Lee min ho?But disappointed to know that the actress who play with him is Kim go eun :( I wish this drama will be more wonderful and elegant if the main female role was someone more beautiful instead of Kim go eun.

Lilia Feb 29 2020 11:09 pm I'm sure I will have the second lead syndrome, poor my heart,???

ANNA Feb 29 2020 1:57 pm I'm so happy about Kim Kyung Nam <3 <3

RV Feb 29 2020 8:20 am I think this will replace the time slot of the SBS drama Hyena. Can't wait for this drama! ^^

Lelisia Feb 28 2020 6:30 pm Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun, of course, superb! But plus Woo Do Hwan? You've got to be kidding me?! Acting would be soooo Daebak!!!

Lelisia Feb 28 2020 6:26 pm From the director and writer of The Heirs, Descendants of the Sun and Gobln, this will be a hell of a blockbuster Kdrama! Can't wait! ?

Nadia Feb 28 2020 3:17 pm I am so happy my lee min ho oppa and WO do hwan oppa I CNT wait anymore love u both

Can't Wait Feb 28 2020 7:33 am Kim Eun Sook for Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun. Daebak!!!!!

Juvy Paule Feb 28 2020 6:17 am Excited for lee min ho and kim go eun tandem...

Tong Li Fong Feb 24 2020 8:03 pm .Lee Min Ho , you are the best !!! I like to watch your drama ....

unknown Feb 22 2020 4:59 pm cant wait

Dana Feb 21 2020 3:37 am I fill like i will have the second maly syndrome

Lee Seohwa Feb 21 2020 12:51 am This film reminds me of Along with the Gods in drama series version I swear...

rrai Feb 19 2020 7:31 pm wow this cast alone is making me excited

Min...min Feb 19 2020 7:54 am Cant wait to watch this........i'll literaly fall inlove with this charming and handsome leading actor......My MINHO is back??

BingcayBear Feb 15 2020 3:31 am Im gonna watch this because of Woo Do Hwan! He’s really a good actor!

Suho Feb 13 2020 9:03 pm Idc about others I'm in this solely because of Lee Min Ho . After a forever my baby is back

Soyo Feb 10 2020 3:35 am Lee Min Ho is okay but all in for Woo Do Hwan. Petition for more lead roles.

Ira Jan 22 2020 10:49 pm We going SLS once again....also Kyung-Nam can’t wait to see you again kyah

Shine Pito Jan 21 2020 11:30 am Second lead syndrome again. I will watch this even if I get hurt 'cause of sls. Fighting Woo do hwan oppa.

Ayudeish Jan 18 2020 11:56 pm Yess isekai drama! Love it!

Haryormidey Jan 18 2020 4:34 am I have been expecting him all this while. I can't wait any longer

Mimi Jan 17 2020 1:01 am Minhoo ? can’t wait

Tendou Jan 10 2020 8:03 am Excited to watch this bcuz of Jung Eun Chae. ????

Marjan20 Dec 29 2019 8:18 pm LEE MIN HO is back!!!!! So happy that he will be starring in Kim Eun Sook drama, I think it will be a mixture of romance, fantasy and suspense. Cannot wait for LEE GON!!!

wendy Dec 28 2019 8:03 pm Wooooooo watching it for my Woo Do Hwan baby!!!! When will he get more main lead roles! what happened after the great seducer ? excellent acting from him everytime!

Rainaaa Dec 23 2019 6:48 am Really excited to watch this drama because of Woo Do Hwan

sara Dec 18 2019 1:31 am omggg i actually can not wait for this i already know this is gonna be a record breaking drama!!!!!

Just me Dec 04 2019 11:26 pm Will watch this for woo do hwan

myluvd0 Dec 03 2019 10:33 am CANT WAITTTTT FOR THISSSSS

willruadh Nov 30 2019 2:08 pm I really hope Woo Do Hwan will get a lot of screen time in this one

loveya Nov 28 2019 2:59 pm I hope woo do hwan gets some romance in this one but i feel like its gonna be minho who win the girl

christina Nov 21 2019 11:55 pm King of Kdramas, Lee Min-Ho and my queen of Kdramas, Kim GooEn equal to one drama to look forward to and to add to the best... it is written by Ms Kim Eun-Sook. Cannot wait for it....

Becky Camarillo Nov 07 2019 12:09 pm I have been following Lee Min Ho's career for a while now can't wait for this to come out.

Rizalina Alog Ganal Oct 20 2019 8:43 pm Can't wait to see my Lee Min Ho again after he was discharged fr the South Korean military! Surely to watch this of course.???

Sarah Oct 20 2019 7:04 pm Can't wait for LMH and KGE!!! They're good actors absolutely

shelah Oct 20 2019 9:45 am I'm checking this out by God's grace.. only for woo do hwan.. love dat man sha

Like4likes Oct 08 2019 8:51 am Can’t wait for this one... only reason is WDH!!! Love his acting

Zee Oct 06 2019 7:10 am OMG!!! Lee min ho can't wait for this drama

I love lee min ho Oct 01 2019 2:15 pm OMG!!! Lee min ho i am excited for his new drama!!! Welcome back boo

Shairli Sep 20 2019 9:55 pm WDH devil again? ... and start taking the lead actor please.

KIara Sep 16 2019 2:36 am Well, I hope Jung Eun Chae portray as a detective, she was really good at The Guest. Don't really care about LMH or KGE.

mercy Sep 12 2019 4:05 pm I love the cast and now the devil... hmmmm

Mercy Tanimola Sep 12 2019 4:03 pm I can't keep calm for this.... come out fast???????

mmmm Sep 08 2019 10:44 pm Where all this WDH being the Devil thing coming from?! his roles is The emperor's bodyguard/ Public service worker.

TESS Sep 04 2019 2:39 am Love the all the casting, Lee Min-Ho and Kim Go-Eun

Jayne Aug 24 2019 2:24 am Right? Woo Do Hwan, devil again? Hahahah Well it's okay as long as you have a new drama and with lee min ho! Though I think I will be focus on you!! Waahh! ❤❤❤

YourFans Aug 18 2019 6:54 am OMG~~~~~ The cast is daebak..

dalin Aug 18 2019 5:26 am Devil again? soooo WDH is gonna be another devil? different type this time....., well, waiting patiently for this drama...

irlgi Jul 26 2019 3:57 am Woo Dohwan is totally gonna be a scene stealer isn't he? i can foresee that he will be stealing my attention in this drama.

Roelle Hernandez Jul 05 2019 2:14 am I always have faith in Lee Min-Ho & Kim Go-Eun..w/Woo Do-Hwan.. how can the artist ,directors & scripwriters go wrong ? They are all bunch of good actors & actresess.. this will be a good come for Lee Min-Ho.. welcome back LMH & to see more of you..

Corrix Jun 27 2019 1:57 am Looks like same story line as Goblin ... Instead of the Reaper Walking on the Earth ... The Devil Is Out To Unleash Hell ... Sounds So Interesting and Groundbreaking ... I hope this KDrama Can attain or at least surpass the trend set by Goblin

FCB Jun 21 2019 9:09 pm It doesn't say who is playing the devil but my sister and I freaked out because we call WDH the devil because he's so handsome so we legit hope he is

Joey Jun 21 2019 12:40 am Min Ho oppa is back !!! The Biggest Hallyu star is back !!!! I was waiting for his drama for a long time . I'm happy to watch his new drama coming soon ... Kim Go Eun is a talented actress and she is lucky to star opposite to Min Ho Oppa !!! Oppa Fighting !!!!

Kdrama n movie lovers Jun 16 2019 6:31 pm As I know, Goblin and Mr Sunshine are really Kim Eun Sok's master piece. Then Gong Yoo and Lee byung Hun got Best actors in Baeksang Arts awards, and Kim Go Eun and Kim Tae ri had nominee as best actress. I believe Kim Eun Sok and her director. But Lee min Ho must be work really hard because Kim Eun sok's leading males are really worth it. Lee min Ho must have high standard to act with Kim Go Eun who is really multitallented in acting world. I hope Kim Go Eun deserved to get best actress award in future

Jade Thirlwall Jun 14 2019 7:43 am I am really looking forward to this drama. I have seen these dramas from these dramas and I am really looking forward to this because their work had amazed me so much. Kim Go Eun - The Cheese in the Trap & Goblin Lee Min Ho - The Legend of the Blue Sea, The Heirs, Boys over Flowers & City Hunter Woo Do Hwan - Tempted, Mad Dog & Save Me

They are really work watching because they make you really into the drama with their skilful acting. Hwaiting!!!! This will be the best drama at the start of 2020 - can't wait

Lee Seohwa Jun 13 2019 3:49 am Lee Minho always film half historical and half present day drama like Faith and The Legend of the Blue Sea. Is this drama about Lee Minho the king of Joseon time travel to South Korea?

Ariadne Jun 12 2019 8:08 am everybody is here for either LMH or KGE or WDH.. but here i am only waiting for writer Kim Eun Sook's work. i'm sure this drama will be as good as her other works! can't wait:))))

Nux Jun 09 2019 10:33 pm @Ezra ... yes, I did. I love Kim Go-Eun, she's my favourite k-actress and I check diligently for her upcoming dramas. I've watched all her performances. Woo Do-Hwan is a really good actor, loved his acting in Save Me. I'm not too keen on Lee Min-Ho though but perhaps this is the drama that changes my mind?

Ummi Jun 04 2019 12:43 am Wow can't wait Lee Oppa ????

Dodo Jun 03 2019 6:35 pm OMG! With the new cast of WDH, I can’t wait!

ezra Jun 03 2019 6:02 pm anyone actually came here for kim goeun and not lee min ho? ive been waitinggg for her to show up again, glad shes back!

Sunny x Jun 03 2019 5:45 pm OMG! Is this even real?!!? Two of the best actors Lee Min-Ho and Woo Do-Hwan in the same drama?!? I can’t wait.

I have to say though, I am a little disappointed about Kim Go-Eun being the main female lead tbh. It’s not like I have any hate towards her but, I think she just doesn’t have that factor that would suit her with Lee Min-Ho. I just hope that she does a good job in the drama to make up for it! Hwaiting!!

Stanning exo Jun 03 2019 9:08 am I guess wo do hwan and lee min ho will rock this drama. (no hopes for female lead)

myxblush Jun 03 2019 9:08 am Omg! Ok now this drama is on my list to watch because of WDH. And he plays a bodyguard to LMH. Woot hoo!

Clay Jun 03 2019 1:59 am Omg I’m so glad woo do hwan is on here, super excited

lala Jun 03 2019 12:03 am would this be a romance? It seems like there is a lot going on

neea Jun 02 2019 11:39 pm I hope, if there is a romance line, let it be Kim Go-Eun x Woo Do-Hwan, want to see my 2 fav youngsters (coz I am a lot older, hahahaha) together, can only hope, most probably won't happen

Sis N Jun 02 2019 11:25 pm Woo Do Hwan !!! yeahhhhhh.. Its time to shine babyyyyyyy.. hwaiting!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Jae May 31 2019 6:18 am Woah, this seems to be a good drama. My question is who's going to play The Devil? I think he is the focus on this drama.

Kathleen May 31 2019 5:20 am Kim Go Eun has been good in acting. I love her previous role in Goblin. And I'm quite excited for this drama because Lee Min-Ho will be with her.

Kyoko May 28 2019 4:20 pm Kim go eun is a good actress, you should see her previous work, she really pulled it off. But back again it's back to the perspective of the viewers. But, to be honest I see nothing weird here. Both of them has a great acting experience

Suho's fan May 28 2019 12:33 pm They both are good actors but for some reason I think they will not suit each other

le May 27 2019 11:37 pm I haven't seen this writer's last 2 dramas because the casting/pairing is super awkward, this next drama seems the same, pass.

Suuny May 27 2019 10:41 pm I love the characters but the story is confusing. How are Lee Min ho and Kim go eun fall in love if there in two different worlds?

akyoa May 27 2019 12:19 am after all the waiting, im so disappointed by the female lead..but will have to wait and see.. maybe she'll unexpectedly act well and have a good chemistry with lmh

Logic Logic May 26 2019 6:45 pm You can say whatever you want to say. But Kim Go Eun is the WINNER. They chose her because they knew she is the actress suited for the role. And there is something to wait for on this pairing. It is something NEW and can't wait for it. :)

Ayça Özen May 26 2019 4:22 pm Well, I like Kim Go Eun's acting. I think she is better than Lee Min Jung or Hwang Jung-eum. I know these names are off topic a bit but I just want to indicate that it could be worse. However, Kim Go Eun is a cutie pie and I think I'm very okay with her? Also, Kim Eun-Sook is not a stupid screenwriter. If she chose her, she knows that KGE is the one who fits the role most. Let's trust her and I can't wait for this drama!!~

Lol May 26 2019 12:21 am I get what everyone’s saying though, I just burst out laughing while reading previous comments but it’s true I find it weird that Kim go eun gets such big deal dramas when her acting is so so but who’re we to judge I mean the director and writer already made their choice also I’m not hating on the actress I am just saying the truth... if u watched goblin u’ll understand. Anyways I’m definitely not passing this drama I hope they cast some daebak 2nd leads too lol.

R.T May 25 2019 10:23 am Kim Eun-Sook has proved that she's always good at choosing male and female leads for her dramas. Also, I'm a big fan of the female lead. KGE is so, so beautiful in her own way. Definitely worth watching!

Ks7 May 25 2019 9:29 am Can’t believe KGE will be back on the small screen. Should be excited but I don’t know how to feel about LMH being the male lead. Hope he doesn’t disappoint.

Dit May 23 2019 12:31 am I usually don't watch LMH drama.. but I'll watch this drama bcos of Kim Go Eun.. Go Eun Fighting!

Kay May 22 2019 2:26 pm This is gonna be awe...........some

Beauty Asian May 22 2019 7:24 am I really don't like Knet prespective who recommend actress who always suit to stand with male lead without caring about how she can be acting. And I always recommend good acting actress and versatile who play in Kim Eun Sok drama such her 2 previous dramas Mr sunshine and goblin. 2 of these are masterpieces especially Goblin and Eun Tak characters. And My friend from other country just stand with Kim go Eun who suit doble roles like this new drama. Not other actresses like PSH and SHK they don't suit at all for these characters

Clara May 22 2019 6:16 am Yeeeeees , this os going to be the best!!!!!! Can't wait ????

gizibe May 22 2019 5:18 am Kim Go Eun! I love her! Can't wait for this

momichan May 22 2019 3:46 am is this a historical drama or will it be set in the contemporary world

Hinachan May 21 2019 5:56 am I can see the future lol. Kim Go Eun for the female lead!!

Newproject May 20 2019 4:11 pm Yayyy! Go Eun finally gets a new project. I'm so excited. I'm not a fan of Le Min Ho but I hope the plot us good and Go Eun has a strong and inspiring character.

Tira May 20 2019 11:28 am Kim go Eun 's acting skill can not be doubted. She role in many movies. And I watch her in the first movie monster. She really into the character that she role. I have watched all her movie and drama. Her acting skill is really awesome and flawless. No wonder Kim writernim chose her in this drama.

For the sake of LMH May 20 2019 10:51 am I don’t actually like Kim Go Eun but for the sake of Lee Min Ho I gonna watch and cheer it LMH with park shin Hye again please

Hmmmm_Just May 20 2019 5:14 am This is very weird ... Knetz dont like Kim Go Eun acting ..

Why always women become victim people too bash / hate Kim Go Eun .. And always if got Female Lead people mad ... How perfect men about acting :-/

mel May 20 2019 4:32 am not a fan of this pairing and the writer but i like kim go eun so i will surely watch it

Raya May 20 2019 4:30 am Can't wait?

fd May 20 2019 2:35 am yes...kim go eun i miss her act...

Hana May 19 2019 11:14 pm Another project for Kim Go Eun, can't wait!

KESFan May 19 2019 9:14 pm Am I the only one kind of disappointed in the lead actress? Kim Go-Eun is an AMAZING actress, but I was hoping that Park Shin Hye would be the leading actress alongside Lee Min Ho. The reason is because Descendants of the Sun, Goblin, and Mr. Sunshine are all connected to each other, and they are also all amazing, so I was hoping for this story to be Park Shin Hye x Lee Min Ho, since they were in The Heirs together.

They would have been a part of the connection between the 3 recent Kim Eun Sook dramas, and Park Shin Hye and Lee Min Ho would have been given a second chance at having a Kim Eun Sook drama that would have actually had quality writing compared to The Heirs. We could have had them love each other in another life, which would have been amazing.

Then I was hoping Kim Eun Sook would get the 2 leads from A Gentleman's Dignity and give them a better drama and also connect it to the other 3. I feel like it was a missed opportunity to not give the leading actress role to Park Shin Hye.

But the director did change so I guess those 3 will be independent from the rest of Kim Eun Sook's future dramas unless they collaborate again.

Still, I'm just so disappointed that Park Shin Hye wasn't the leading actress and instead Kim Go-Eun.

But maybe this is a one-off deal, and her next story will connect to her previous 3 dramas and add on to that. Maybe Lee Min Ho will get another Kim Eun Sook drama with Park Shin Hye, and maybe it will be of quality content. This drama does sound a bit unrealistic. I know Goblin was unrealistic in its own ways, but it was also realistic in its own ways. This drama just sounds like a fantasy story however, so maybe it is just a one-off.

Hihihihihi May 19 2019 9:03 pm The Heirs X Goblin ... Will be WOW !!! :)

Logic Logic May 19 2019 5:50 pm Wow. It is now confirm. It's Kim Go Eun to play the female lead role. She will definitely give justice to the role. Will surely watch this. Right choice.

FakeLove May 19 2019 9:34 am I wish to see it oppa thanks for coming back Cheer oppa LMH

J May 18 2019 10:38 am I want kim ji won for the female lead but it's imposible for now.

Juji May 18 2019 10:17 am How about casting not so famous actors and actresses? :/

ABCD May 18 2019 6:29 am What about Kim hee sun....

Lina May 18 2019 3:02 am Can't wait ????, fighting and come soon??❤️

Kim May 17 2019 9:04 pm Jung somin will do justice to the female lead role!!

Suho's fan May 17 2019 12:59 pm I seriously want to see him with suzy on screen

flambergh May 17 2019 2:01 am I want him reunite with yoo rachel, but i guess she will busy with her new drama. But i really want her to work with LMH again as equal.

Logic Logic May 16 2019 5:35 pm If this will have action, drama and fantasy, I believe Kim Go Eun will definitely fit for the Female role. And the pairing with LMH is really something new to look up to. Will surely watch it.

Jo May 16 2019 4:04 pm I want the girl in Mr sunshine or goblin become the female lead

Halimah May 16 2019 6:26 am Kim eunsook ahjumma, Can you casting a great actress like park sodam, kim dam mi, kim bora, kim ok vin, for your new drama??? They all were great actress and got much awards sofar. I think you will not dissapoint with one of them if you casting them. Please you casting new actress who haven't never be in your drama ?

Lin May 16 2019 1:13 am Kim tae ri, park shin hye, Suzy, dilraba dilmurat, Janice wu

Edna Bacalso May 15 2019 3:16 pm SHK will be his female lead!

CAO May 14 2019 9:28 pm A drama about parallel world would be interesting if done right. I hope it will be a big hit!? So for the female lead, an actress who can act is a MUST! Personally, I want Moon Chae Won to reunite with Lee Min Ho. Plus, LMH wanted to reunite with MCW?

Six sun May 14 2019 9:50 am Jun ji hyun

Nation first love May 13 2019 2:15 am Bae suzy as the female lead korean really like her so choose her writernim pls

Sia May 12 2019 5:48 pm For some reason i feel like the writer is establishing herself as a fantasy-based screenwriter. I really like Goblin so i'm sure as hell on board with this. I see it as a redemption that this screenwriter made for having LMH to star in the so generic boring Heirs drama a few years back by offering him this epic piece (i hope it's going to be epic tho!). Honestly speaking i'm a little confused with the plot tho. So in this drama, is LMH going to be playing dual roles (bromance involving dual roles??? that's something new lol) or is the Korean Emperor version of LMH's character would be taking over LMH's present day character carrying out what the other version of his has to do while at the same time taking care of his own business? Seems like i'm gonna have to wait for more updates on this drama. Whoever the leading actress i don't mind but i hope it is not an actress who cannot act all that much and ruins what possibly could affect the best traits of the leading actress, popular actress or not is not even something that really matters as long as it's good.

kdrama addict01... May 12 2019 11:50 am Just a few words of advice?: >>It's writer Kim Eun Sook, so y'all better sit back and brace yourselves for an extra-ordinary plot and an unexpected character list to blow your minds in 2020?!!...<<

❌Warning❌: Don't listen to the hater comments cause you'll end up missing another masterpiece if you haven't watched her last two dramas(both my favourite dramas ever respectively❤...Highly recommended): 1. Goblin: The Great and Lonely god (2016 - 2017) 2. Mr. Sunshine (2018)

Damn l can't wait, l'm so overwhelmed with excitment?...l mean l'm a big fan of writer Kim and her works!!.. 2020 can you come faster before l build a time travel machine?!!!...

Jaaa May 12 2019 11:50 am Female lead please kim ji won! Like her so much! Wanna see my oppa with her

Junaa.b May 12 2019 9:37 am I have waited for this News! This drama will be perfect cause our love Minho and writer Kim Eun Sook makes every drama perfect!???

LI May 12 2019 8:09 am please Yoon Eun Hye female lead

Nick May 12 2019 5:59 am I hope moon chae won will become female lead

Spangebob spong May 12 2019 2:56 am Now this is what we call Real King of Korean Drama make comeback ! Fighting LMH oppa :)

2020 Seriously ... So long to waiting .

le May 12 2019 12:36 am parallel worlds? already sounds bad, switching back & forth is lame. lmh is already famous, why can't this writer/director choose non popular casts.

sunflower May 10 2019 5:12 pm Kim Tae Ri pleaseeeeeee

Hyperborea May 10 2019 4:40 pm Kang So-Ra or Yoon So Hee - beautiful and talented actrisses. I have seen in Korean dramas too often young male leads with older lady :(. Very bad habit in Korea.

noras May 10 2019 11:43 am moon chae won

Malcolm May 10 2019 8:21 am The synopsis is lacking but parallel world hell yeah,Lee Min Ho hell yeah ...now find the right lead and it will be a triple hell yeah...

Suzuki May 09 2019 4:58 pm I don’t think they’ll be choosing any actress you guys are talking about lol

bbong May 09 2019 3:42 pm yessssss pls moon chae won

syasya May 09 2019 2:11 pm moon chae won pleaseeee

Lee Seohwa May 09 2019 10:40 am Please choose Oh Yeon Seo as a female lead if it’s a romance film! Oh Yeon Seo properly good at acting in this drama and she’s actually the twin of Lee Minho, same birth omg! They must be perfect couples!

Edszing May 09 2019 8:39 am Thank you for coming back Oppa ❤❤

lulu May 09 2019 4:07 am No more idols please cast actors & actresses

labi May 09 2019 4:06 am No more idols please cast actors & actresses

Mistique May 09 2019 2:31 am Jun ji hyun pleaseee

Dd May 08 2019 10:22 pm OMG

Kfan May 08 2019 8:22 am Kang sora please or jung so min only if the female role is a good one

Eka May 08 2019 7:50 am Shin Min Ah for female lead pleaseeee..

Neyra May 08 2019 7:27 am I think they will choose kim tae ri

G Bo May 08 2019 6:59 am With park shin Hye please Ohh good news oppa is back in town

Maninder Kaur May 08 2019 6:09 am Welcome Back Lee Min Ho ssi ❤❤❤ I screamed, when i read he is cast in a Drama.... and my family thinks i got crazy :D ;p

The story is just so Dangerously Amazing!!

Please cast Han Hyo Joo or Seo Hyun Jin or Kim Go Eun or Woo Jin A

Dwi May 08 2019 3:18 am Kim tae ri maybe

Hyena Han May 08 2019 1:50 am Wow.. Such as a hard work you are, Lee Min Ho-ssi. Glad to know that you make great comeback with Kim Eun Sook writer-nim. I dont mind whoever will be a lead female, as long as she is a pure actress. No offense, please. I do high expectating for this drama, so does you all guys, right? ;)

Platonic Heart May 08 2019 1:14 am I hope with Han Yoo Joe or Yoon Eun Hye or someone strong talented female lead please

japag May 08 2019 12:55 am omg. same thought hinachan

RV May 08 2019 12:54 am And if not Han Hyo-Joo or Han Ji-Min, yes why not Yoon Eun-Hye? I hope one of those I mentioned.

Hinachan May 08 2019 12:39 am I hope kim go eun will be the female lead ?

Jin Woo May 07 2019 10:17 pm its sounds like webtoon/manga " SOLO LEVELLING"

"Gate"

"Monarch"

"Demons"

myxblush May 07 2019 9:54 pm @RV I totally agreed!! HHJ and LMH!!

Isa May 07 2019 6:02 pm Yoon Eun Hye Plssssssssssss!!!!!

Isa May 07 2019 5:47 pm Yoon Eun Hye Plssssssssssss!!!!!! Yoon Eun Hye Plssssssssssss!!!!!

RV May 07 2019 3:14 pm I wish they would cast Han Hyo-Joo as the female lead. I'm pretty sure main leads with the same age would suit each other. After all, some here might have been waiting for Han Hyo-Joo to comeback for a drama again after years. And if not her, maybe Han Ji-Min.

SGrg May 07 2019 2:09 pm I'm 100% sure Won Jin-A will be selected for the main actress role. She has just finished movie shooting 'Long Live the King' with Kim Rae-Won.

She is very beautiful actress. Her acting is likable so far. Her looks suitable with both Lee Min-Ho (drama) and Kim Rae-Won (movie). And both actors were also same movie few yeara ago.

Kim Rae-Won & Won Jin-A (Long Live the King)

Lee Min-Ho & Won Jin-A (The King - Monarch of Eternity)

SGrg May 07 2019 1:19 pm I'm 100% sure Won Jin-A will be selected for the main actress role. She has just finished movie shooting 'Long Live the King' with Kim Rae-Won. She is very beautiful actress. Her acting is likable so far. Her looks suitable with both Lee Min-Ho (drama) and Kim Rae-Won (movie). And both actors were also same movie few yeara ago.

Kim Rae-Won & Won Jin-A (Long Live the King)

Lee Min-Ho & Won Jin-A (The King - Monarch of Eternity)

Mary Joy L. Lagas May 07 2019 12:21 pm I am thrilled while patiently waiting for this drama. I lobe Oppa Lee Min Ho

zehra May 07 2019 11:47 am please cast park bo young as female lead.

Davici May 07 2019 8:37 am Anyone from blackpink for female lead please or bae Suzy , Krystal Jung , song hye kyo , park shin hye again please ....or leedahae or kim Da Hae , please get strong female lead please director Thanks for coming back oppa Lee Min Ho

Fragrance May 07 2019 8:25 am It’s okay how much time it will take because my king is back The best thing takes time so no worry It will be coming perfect

Andreea B May 06 2019 11:33 pm Omg!!!!! Can't wait!

BialyBreath May 06 2019 10:10 pm Sounds like a good team set up so far, solid scriptwriter and director and star, but 2020 seems a long way off! Will it be pre-produced like Descendants of the Sun, and air in 2020, or will it be broadcast soon after episodes are filmed?

Kpop May 06 2019 10:01 pm Wow so excited for this drama..Lee min ho oppa saaranghe..welcome back the story is interesting.gosh he is back again..seohun Snsd female lead plz

External Links

Official Website

The King: Eternal Monarch

Contents

User Rating

Profile

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

Kingdom of Corea

(Corea) Royal Guards

(Corea) Royal Palace

(Corea) Royal Palace: Past

(Corea) Prime Minister's group

(Corea) Lee Lim's group

(Corea) Lee Lim's Group: Past

(Corea) Others

Republic of Korea

(Korea) Social Service

(Korea) Seoul Jongo Police

(Korea) Jeong Tae-Eul's group

(Korea) Jo Eun-Sup's family

(Korea) Kang Shin-Jae's group

(Korea) Lee Lim's Group

(Korea) Lee Lim's Group: Past

(Korea) Others

Parallel Worlds

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Awards

Comments

Leave a Comment

Comments

External Links