The players of 'The King: Eternal Monarch' are open about their roles in the drama.
Netflix's latest Korean drama 'The King: Eternal Monarch' on Thursday (16/04) held a press conference before it aired on April 17, 2020 tomorrow.
This fantasy romance series tells the story of two parallel worlds, namely Korea as a constitutional kingdom and a more modern Korea. Lee Min Ho will play Emperor Lee Gon, while Kim Go Eun will play detective Jung Tae Eul.
In this press conference session, the players discussed with each other about the unique concept of a parallel world in 'The King: Eternal Monarch'. Lee Min Ho commented, "When I first read the script of this series, there were times when I was confused about which parallel world was being referred to. But I understand better when I see it on the screen. I also read a lot of mathematics books and listened to the teachings of physicists. "
Woo Do Hwan explained how he acted by believing that parallel worlds really existed. Lee Jung Jin also commented that 'The King: Eternal Monarch' will be easier to understand as the story goes.
Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun also gave praise to each other. "The advantage of Kim Go Eun is how the expression in her eyes can change from sharp to naive in an instant. The spectrum in other projects such as 'Chinatown' and 'Goblin' is very broad, and I understood after I saw his expression, "said Lee Min Ho.
Kim Go Eun also praised Lee Min Ho, "He is my senior, but he has a very good personality. There is always awkwardness at the beginning of every project, but I don't feel that. I think we get along with each other quickly, and I get a lot of guidance and attention from him. "
Lee Min Ho also proved their friendship by teasing Kim Go Eun and Woo Do Hwan who kept calling him senior even though they were close to each other.
The players end the press conference by giving a glimpse of what can be expected in this series. Jung Eun Chae said, "As a prologue, the first episode is important to watch and observe. I hope you will continue to be with us from the start. "
Kim Go Eun added, "This drama will be more exciting in each episode, so it is important to watch it from the beginning. There are many dual roles, so look forward to these characters. "
Lee Min Ho concluded the program by saying, "This drama has different attributes, there is a kind of legend, romance, and melodrama. I think you can enjoy the multiple roles in this series and their different transformations. I hope you can enjoy 'The King: Eternal Monarch' tomorrow and don't forget to keep doing social distancing. "
The drama 'The King: Eternal Monarch' will premiere on Netflix on April 17, 2020 at 21:30 WIB, and will be present every Friday and Saturday.
Following is an explanation of the character of each player:
Emperor Lee Gon, played by Lee Min Ho
"Lee Gon is the third generation emperor of the Kingdom of Corea - a fictional kingdom created specifically for this drama. He was described as a perfect emperor, who excelled in the fields of literature and art. Lee Gon is also a swimming athlete and mathematician. "
Detectives Jung Tae Eul and Luna, played by Kim Go Eun
"Jung Tae Eul is a police detective in the Republic of Korea. His father ran a taekwondo training center, so Ta Eul followed in his father's footsteps as a Taekwondo instructor in high school. Luna is an orphan who has had to do everything herself since childhood. He is willing to do anything to survive. Luna named herself like a stray cat and she is a problematic character. "
Chief Royal Guard Jo Young and public service worker Jo Eun Seob, played by Woo Do Hwan
"As Chief Royal Guard, Jo Young always followed Emperor Lee Gon wherever he went. For him, there was nothing more important than protecting the emperor. Jo Young and Lee Gon grew up together, so there was a special bond between them like a friend and relative. Jo Eun Seob is serving his military duty as a public service worker. He is very optimistic, cannot be serious, and is always cheerful. He is like a younger brother to Jung Tae Eul, so I have two roles that are like brothers to Lee Gon and Jung Tae Eul. ”
Kang Sin Jae, played by Kim Kyung Nam
"Sin Jae is a police detective who has had nightmares a few times since he was little, so he has a lot of questions. He met Tae Eul in high school and grew up together as friends who rely on each other. "
Koo Seo Ryeong, played by Jung Eun Chae
"Seo Ryeong is the first and youngest female Prime Minister in the Kingdom of Corea. He has an ambitious figure who is always firm in his stand and never hesitate to express what's on his mind. His relationship with Emperor Lee Gon was also full of uncertainty. Sometimes he looks like he's using it, but at other times he can show his sincerity. Seo Ryeong is a very complicated and fragile character. "
Prince Geunyang Lee Lim, played by Lee Jung Jin
"He is uncle Lee Gon. This series is set in the contemporary era and my character is 69 years old. He likes to play with human nature and is skilled at using swords. If you see the romantic moments among the characters, when Lee Lim comes, everything will disperse. ”
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