Time flies by so fast! It has already been a year since we first saw Jo Hyun Jae as adult Crown Prince Myeong Nong in “King’s Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang” (KDSBH)! Yes, it has been a year already. Adult Crown Prince Myeong Nong first appeared in Episode 10 which aired on October 11, 2013, that means … Continue reading
HE AIN’T HEAVY, HE’S MY BROTHER The road is long With many a winding turns That leads us to who knows where Who knows where But I’m strong Strong enough to carry him He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother So on we go His welfare is my concern No burden is he to bear We’ll … Continue reading
“Why do I love” You, Sir? by Emily Dickinson “Why do I love” You, Sir? Because– The Wind does not require the Grass To answer—Wherefore when He pass She cannot keep Her place. Because He knows—and Do not You– And We know not– Enough for Us The Wisdom it be so– The Lightning—never asked an … Continue reading
Seolnan: Your Highness, do you remember this place? Myeong Nong: Of course. This is where you said you love me. A lot. Seolnan: Your Highness, you said it first. Myeong Nong: Me? Not likely. Seolnan: You did. In the warehouse. Myeong Nong: The warehouse? Never heard of it. Well, how did it feel? Warm and … Continue reading
Myeong Nong: You asked the King to treat you as a daughter. Why didn’t you ask that I treat you as a sister? Seolnan could not answer that, so she started fumbling with her hat. What followed is the sweetest walk under the moonlight as Crown Prince Myeong Nong gently grabbed Seolnan’s hand. Myeong Nong: … Continue reading
Crown Prince: I have never done this before, so here’s hoping…. Where would you like it? Seolnan chooses one side first, then the other (the one where the SBH flower tattoo is inscribed). She recalls Dorim’s words about not covering the flower tattoo with the tapir. So she moves to the other side, still feeling … Continue reading
BEAUTIFUL RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS Blue sky, white clouds A thread of wind rises to fill my heart Blue-green leaves, blue-green river In this beautiful place, you’re here and I’m here Hold my hand, let’s go and see run and see that wilderness Let’s come together and speak of our new dreams Blue sky, white clouds … Continue reading
Seolnan (in her letter to Dorim): Father knew I could not forget King Seong the same way Father never forgot my mom. So Father agreed to give me what I wanted. I asked Father to hide that I am the real SBH, and unite King Seong and I as one. I won’t pretend I don’t miss His Majesty, or … Continue reading
FRAGILE Sting If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one drying in the color of the evening sun tomorrow’s rain will wash the stains away. But something in our minds will always stay. Perhaps this final act was meant to clinch a lifetime’s argument – that nothing comes from violence and nothing ever … Continue reading
Yey! I finally reached the last episode. Even after all the explanations and justifications made by the various characters on why Seolnan had to leave the palace without telling the truth to Crown Prince Myeong Nong, I still cannot accept her reasons. Hahahaha! On the bright side: (1) Our Jo Hyun Jae is very handsome in … Continue reading
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