‘The King: Eternal Monarch’ is generating a lot of buzz around the world – and for good reason. The captivating series incorporates fantasy, romance, mystery, and more into one fascinating story. Furthermore, there is a lot of star power with popular actors Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, and Woo Do-hwan leading the drama. If you’re late to the show, catch up with this easy guide.
An Easy Guide to ‘The King: Eternal Monarch’
The Set-Up
There are two parallel universes. Yes, two different worlds that mirror each other with identical people living different lives in each world.
Lee Min-ho portrays Emperor Lee Gon from one universe where there’s a constitutional monarchy.
Kim Go-eun portrays Detective Jeong Tae-eul from the other universe which is similar to present-day Korea.
Why are We Seeing Parallel Worlds?
25 years ago, Lee Gon’s power-hungry uncle Lee Lim killed Lee Gon’s father because Lee Lim desired ownership of a magical flute.
8-year-old Lee Gon discovered his dying father and ended up cutting the flute in half while protecting himself.
A mysterious figure saves young Lee Gon, but Lee Lim escapes with one half of the magical flute and discovers the parallel universe. The mysterious savior leaves behind Jeong Tae-eul’s detective badge from 2019.
Fast Forward 25 Years
Lee Gon is all grown up (super handsomely) and discovers the portal to the parallel universe with his half of the magical flute. He realizes the worlds are very different and there are doppelgängers with different lives in each world.
Serious Jo Yeong vs. cute Jo Eun-seop
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The Protagonists Meet
Lee Gon gets VERY excited when he crosses over into the other world and meets Jeong Tae-eul since she’s somehow connected to his life getting saved 25 years ago.
Naturally, Jeong Tae-eul thinks Lee Gon is crazy when he tries to convince her he’s an emperor from another world.
However, she starts to believe him when he takes her to his world and she sees everything firsthand.
She also begins to reciprocate his romantic feelings. Ooh la la~ cue the romance!
*squeal*
Bad News
While the romance is brewing, resident baddie Lee Lim has major plans underway. He’s been luring people to his side for 25 years by offering them a chance to live a better life. What’s the catch? You have to kill and replace your doppelgänger.
Lee Lim also hasn’t aged at all thanks to the flute and its magical time-stopping properties.
A doppelgänger prepares to kill and replace her other world counterpart.
A United Team
Lee Gon is aware that his uncle has evil plans in store, so he fills in people he trusts and prepares to fight. As a detective, Jeong Tae-eul is determined to find out the truth about various murder investigations. The couple team up as they resolve to protect people from both worlds while enjoying their cute romance.
Images Courtesy of Netflix.
What’s Next?
Now that you’re filled in, get ready for the best part of ‘The King: Eternal Monarch’. Everything is getting amped up: more romance, more doppelgängers, and more action. Stay tuned as Lee Gon and Jeong Tae-eul fight villains while also fighting for their romance!
‘The King: Eternal Monarch’ is available on Netflix with weekly episodes every Friday and Saturday at 10:30PM.
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