['The Inner Court', the Death of Seongnyeong Daegun, a New Beginning!]
[The Death of Seongnyeong Daegun as Expressed Through the People Left Behind!]
- Wow.
- Wow….
- I can't even speak.
- My Inner Court didn't end yesterday. 😭
- Throughout this episode, I kept thinking about all the acting Seo Jun did.
= That's true. There weren't many flashback scenes, but they just came to mind. The innocent Seongnyeong Daegun playing around. When Hui-seon had a flashback, it was so vivid.
= I need to exercise more. Hui-seon 😭
"Disappointing."
"Disappointing?"
"Yep."
Seo Jun was watching the Inner Court with Seo Eun-hye and Lee Min-joon. The scene of his own death, in which he didn't appear. He was disappointed. If he had acted his death more weakly, would he have appeared? Would it have been a more impressive scene?
"But I like this too."
The Inner Court was not a drama that ended with the death of Seongnyeong Daegun. In the next episode, it would be the story of the people left behind after Seongnyeong Daegun's death.
'If it had ended with my death, wouldn't everyone have thought it was completely over?'
The trembling back of Hui-seon and the sight of Chungnyeong Daegun throwing research materials on the ground would lead viewers to the next episode.
"No, I like this better."
It can't be helped! My acting is important, but the work is important too!
Seo Jun said with a smile, and Seo Eun-hye and Lee Min-joon felt relieved. This was because they had heard from Seo Eun-chan that Seo Jun's scenes were cut.
They also heard the reason. His death scene was so well-acted that it was deleted? The couple, who had received health check-up results showing he was healthy, only heard it as a distant story.
Seo Jun, eating fruit, pondered how much he should act his death in the future.
It shouldn't be too realistic, nor too theatrical. Hmm. It's a difficult task. Thinking about it, he also had to consider his worried parents and fans. Hmm. Really difficult!
[The Inner Court Episode 14 Average Rating: 38%!]
[What's Next for KBC's The Inner Court?]
[What About the Absence of Seo Jun?]
- I watched The Inner Court to see Seo Jun, but now I'm curious about how it will end.
- I was going to stop watching if Seo Jun didn't appear, but 222
- I can't stop watching 😭 How is Hui-seon doing 😭
[Title: But Am I the Only One?]
I thought it would be nice if Seongnyeong Daegun became king.
His scenes were so impressive that I kept comparing him to other Daeguns.
Of course, I know that Chungnyeong Daegun is King Sejong, and I really like King Sejong. I also know that Park Do-hoon acted well, but somehow, Seo Jun's acting had an impact. He seemed like a royal to the core, a king sent from heaven. 😂 The halo effect and Seo Jun's aura did it.
When I watch Hui-seon and Seongnyeong Daegun, it feels like a family, but also like a lord and his subject. The feeling of being the only one who truly understands me. I think I understand why people in the past were loyal to their superiors. 😂
- 😂 Is this a recreation of history? 😂
- But I also felt like it was a lord and his subject. If Seongnyeong Daegun hadn't died and had grown up well, Hui-seon would have poisoned all his brothers and given him the throne.
= ……Wouldn't Seongnyeong Daegun hate him for that?
= If he had grown up with that aura, his brothers would have stepped aside like in the original history. Seongnyeong would rule with charisma, and Chungnyeong would invent all sorts of things without getting involved in politics. 😂
- Hui-seon would become a royal physician and push out Hui Daegam.
- But can you really entrust state affairs to someone just because of their aura? It's not that easy!
Episode 15 of The Inner Court showed the grief of people over Seongnyeong Daegun's death.
In the Ministry of Personnel and the Office of Censors, they asked for the punishment of royal physician Yang Hongdal and the medical officers for not treating Seongnyeong Daegun's illness, and requested that Taizong be served food again.
They also asked for the punishment of the fortune-teller who predicted Seongnyeong Daegun's future and the shaman who performed a ritual to extend his life.
- With the death of one Daegun, chaos ensues.
- Wow, what will happen to Hui-seon?
The ratings of The Inner Court did not change much. Viewers were curious about the stories of the remaining people.
While watching the funeral of Seongnyeong Daegun, they were amazed that this person would become King Sejong.
Hui-seon, using his connections, oversaw every aspect of Seongnyeong Daegun's funeral. He chose the best and softest things for each item. Despite Hui-seon's overstepping, Taizong and Chungnyeong Daegun turned a blind eye to his sincerity.
Seongnyeong Daegun's funeral ended in heavy silence.
"Please punish royal physician Yang Hongdal for failing to notice the illness of Princess Gyeongan and Seongnyeong Daegun!"
When the officials asked for the punishment of Yang Hongdal, Taizong sent him and the medical officers on a temporary exile as if to give them a break.
Hui-seon also followed his teacher Yang Hongdal to the place of exile. His luggage was filled with papers he had used to research Seongnyeong Daegun's illness.
From then on, their research began. Hui-seon cared for people in the place of exile while conducting research, and on June 3, 1418, when Chungnyeong Daegun ascended to the position of Crown Prince, he studied Seongnyeong Daegun's illness in the palace.
At the highest and lowest places.
The two of them became a topic of conversation.
* * *
Seo Jun, who had finished his preparations, was watching KBC on his phone.
Since the broadcast of Episode 6 of The Inner Court, KBC had been airing a program called "The Inner Court Special," which introduced events and places from the drama, and compared and contrasted them with historical facts.
The Inner Court being a fusion historical drama, there were many differences from the original history for dramatic effect. The viewers' reactions were positive because of these comparisons.
A man with a "physician" name tag opened his mouth.
"To treat Changjin, we must first increase the patient's strength. The basic principle of all treatments is the patient's strength. The next step is to... "
"I didn't expect them to broadcast the treatment method for Changjin on TV. Is there really an audience for this?"
Seo Jun asked with a puzzled look. Lee Ji-seok, who was reading the script for the next shoot, spoke up.
"Did you think it was just about the treatment method? The funeral procession, the coronation of King Sejong, everything is a mess. They even broadcast royal children's games. Other networks are airing a few special programs, but KBC is completely obsessed, tearing through the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, Taizong edition."
"That's the problem; the ratings are doing well."
If Seo Jun appeared, the ratings would skyrocket! With casting calls coming in from all directions, An Da-ho, recalling the film festival a year ago, sent chicken gift icons to the CocoA Entertainment Seo Jun Team 2.
"Are you ready?"
Peeking into the waiting room, the PD of "The Inner Court Special" asked. Behind him was a cameraman sent by KBC. They said the event would be broadcast on The Inner Court Special and entertainment news.
"Yep!"
"Ahahaha. I never thought I'd participate in the changing of the guard at Gwanghwamun."
"More precisely, it's the Daegun procession."
After the broadcast of Seongnyeong Daegun's death, the team thought the ratings would drop. But with the unexpectedly good ratings, they decided to hold a special event instead of a ratings promise, to thank the viewers.
Initially, it was just Seo Jun and Lee Ji-seok participating in the changing of the guard at Gwanghwamun, but they added more people and got permission from the event site to change it to a Daegun procession.
"You can move around freely; the people around you are all security guards. The rest are actors who have appeared in The Inner Court."
As the PD spoke, Seo Jun and Lee Ji-seok, who had changed into their costumes, left the waiting room. The security guards, who were protecting the two actors, awkwardly adjusted their clothes and hats.
They were wearing different clothes from what they usually wore, and their muscular bodies from exercise made them look like real guards.
A staff member from the broadcasting station, who had checked if the fences for the event were properly set up, came in breathlessly.
"There are so many people! Plus, ah, no. It's better if you see it for yourself!"
"Is it a bad thing?"
The staff member smiled brightly and nodded at Seo Jun's question. The PD showed a large map and explained again, pointing out where the cameras were set up.
"Just follow the people in front of you as you move around. Look at the camera occasionally. Do you have any questions?"
"No!"
With Seo Jun's spirited answer, everyone left the waiting room with smiling faces. Outside, the extras, who were familiar with their costumes and sitting comfortably, were starting to stand up one by one.
* * *
"Gwanghwamun is this way...?"
"Emma? What's up?"
"Uh, is there a dress code here?"
While looking for water in her bag, Jo Min-young, who had met her British friend Emma during a trip abroad, raised her head in surprise at Emma's words. Before she could think, the words slipped out.
"Uh, wearing hanbok allows free entry to Gyeongbokgung, but why are they all wearing official robes?"
Not just the red, blue, and green official robes, but people in the costumes of palace maids, doctors with white cloth draped over their official robes, and people in hanbok that looked like they had just come from a drama shoot.
"Plus, why are there so many people?"
There was a big difference from the number of tourists she had seen while riding the bus.
At that moment, Jo Min-young heard someone's voice.
"Seo Jun and Lee Ji-seok are having an event right now!"
"Really? Let's go see it."
Seo Jun! Lee Ji-seok!
The names stuck in Jo Min-young's ears.
"Emma."
"Yeah?"
"Let's go see it."
"Huh? Okay."
Emma scratched her cheek. Weren't they here to see the changing of the guard? She didn't think it needed to be said.
"But, can we see it?"
"…Yeah. Should we go inside?"
Jo Min-young and Emma started looking for a less crowded spot.
* * *
It was time.
First, the veteran guard captain came out to the front. There were many people. Moreover, their attire… It wasn't the shiny gold or pastel-colored modern hanbok.
"Official robes?"
Despite the dazed mind, the guard captain's feet moved forward on their own. Music played. The OST of The Inner Court flowed from the speakers KBC had set up in advance.
Wow-!!
Thanks to the advance announcements on SNS, fan cafes, and the KBC website, many people were standing there.
Seongnyeong Daegun and Hui-seon could be seen among the guards in guard uniforms.
Seo Jun's eyes widened. He hadn't expected to see people in official robes here.
"Your Highness! Daegun Your Highness!"
At that voice, Lee Ji-seok and Seo Jun burst into laughter.
"I thought they would call me Seo Jun."
"Right?"
If they were looking for Daegun Your Highness, they should respond! Seo Jun tapped his hand twice.
[(Pro) The Young Lion King's Aura is activated.]
[(Pro) Elf's Basic Breathing is activated.]
Seo Jun and Lee Ji-seok waved to the crowd. People cheered at every movement. The magnificent procession of the Daegun, as if he had just jumped out of the drama, and the impressive guards. With the aura emanating from Seo Jun, everyone recalled the first appearance of Seongnyeong Daegun.
"Wow. This is the aura of royalty!"
"Seongnyeong Daegun is alive!"
"Grow up healthy!"
"Doctor Hui, treat him properly!"
People shouted as if to shake off the sad development of The Inner Court. Foreign tourists just wondered what was going on.
"Ahaha. Your Highness, Daegun Your Highness!"
"Your Highness?"
Seeing her friend shouting mindlessly, Emma tilted her head. Having studied Korean history and watched historical dramas, Emma knew that these were terms for royalty. Everyone was shouting "Your Highness" at a small child.
"What's going on with those people? I thought Korea didn't have royalty?"
"Oh, no, it doesn't. A popular drama is having a special event today. I'll show you later. It's really fun."
Extremely sad, but. It wouldn't be fun if I told you beforehand. Jo Min-young smiled brightly, thinking of hitting her friend's back.
"Really? That kid is a child actor."
"Emma, you know, right?"
"Huh?"
"It's the reason you started taking an interest in Korea. Jin Natra. You're lucky. You met him on the second day of your trip to Korea…"
"Jin Natra! Seo Jun Lee!?"
At that voice, what is this, what a mess. Foreigners who were trying to leave the noisy event site turned their heads. Emma, who still cherished the angel photo, grabbed Jo Min-young's shoulder and shook it.
"Really, Jin Natra?! Seo Jun Lee, no, Seo Jun!?"
"Ugh. I feel like I'm going to throw up. Let go of me."
"Come on, I didn't see his face!"
Other foreigners also started asking the Koreans standing next to them. When they asked if the child was Jin Natra, played by Seo Jun Lee, everyone proudly nodded and answered.
The Daegun's procession paused. Seo Jun and Lee Ji-seok climbed onto the stage prepared in advance.
The sight of Seongnyeong Daegun in a purple official robe and Hui-seon in a physician's uniform, as if they had jumped out of the drama, made everyone's hearts race.
"Hello! I'm Seo Jun!"
"Nice to meet you. I'm Lee Ji-seok."
As the two actors bowed, applause erupted. Fans' cameras and KBC's large camera lenses focused on them.
"To thank the viewers who have continued to watch The Inner Court after 'That Day,' we are here at Gwanghwamun."
"There are still people who haven't seen it, so no spoilers!"
"Okay!"
"Is everyone enjoying The Inner Court?"
Amid the "Yes!" and "Yeah!" responses, someone shouted.
"I couldn't binge-watch because it was too sad!"
"Thank you so much for loving it to that extent."
"Be honest! Doctor Hui! Did you want to make Seongnyeong Daegun king?!"
Laughter erupted from the crowd at the question from somewhere. Seo Jun and Lee Ji-seok burst into laughter.