GRAN SERIE, para reir y también llorar, grandes actuaciones!!!!
Impresionante drama! Fantásticos actores! Empezé esta historia con dudas, el trailer era tan cómico e histriónico que pensé que no aguantaría la trama, que no me engancharía, además las historias de intercambios de alma y cuerpo que les gusta tanto a los asiáticos no me interesan mucho. Le di una oportunidad porque soy fan de Shin Hye-sun (es una de mis actrices favoritas) y me enamoré de kim jung-hyun en CLOY (aún lloro por Alberto lo confieso!!!) Ahora después de 13 capítulos, estoy muy contenta de haberle dado la oportunidad porque me habría perdido una de las mejores series que he visto hasta ahora. No tan solo su trama de comedia es fabulosa, con gags desternillantes y diálogos brillantes, sino que a medida que pasan los capítulos la historia ha ganado intriga, profundidad, oscuridad y emoción. Y también romanticismo. No me esperaba para nada llorar de emoción y tristeza con esta serie pero así me está pasando, no me esperaba para nada la química impresionante entre Shin Hye-Sun y Kin Jung-Hyun pero así lo estoy sintiendo. Ellos dos se lucen semana a semana, haciéndonos sentir cada vez más sus emociones como si estas fueran reales, es impresionante. Espero que se les premie por su trabajo. No se quedan atrás los secundarios que están espectaculares, te mueres de la risa con ellos pero también te derrites con su ternura. Y cuanto odiamos a los malos malísimos de esta historia!!!! Los despreciamos y maldecimos de todo corazón y no son reales! Esta es la grandeza de una gran serie! Solo me queda admirar también los decorados, los maquillajes, el vestuario y una banda sonora que acompaña perfectamente los momentos cómicos y también los trágicos de manera magistral. Todo de 10. Vamos a poner unas velitas para que nos regalen la guinda del pastel: un final feliz y memorable para nuestra pareja de reyes, creemos de todo corazón que ya han padecido bastante.Esperemos que así sea. Felicidades a todo el equipo por este gran trabajo y por su éxito de audiencia en toda Corea.
FINALIZADA : Gracias, gracias, gracias por este maravilloso final!!!! Obra maestra!! Queda en mi top al lado de Goblin y Crash landing on you. No la has visto? no hagas nada más y ve a verla!!
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A winner in subverting expectations- and taking your heart
"You will lose. Even so, I want to go all in with you."This drama deserves every bit of praise it has gotten so far. If you're wondering why, and more importantly whether you should watch it, then let me elaborate.
It does not matter whether you`re a fairly new drama fan(like me), or you have been watching Korean dramas for as long as you can remember, it is an undeniable fact that the time travelling and soul/body switching(though in this case it isn't really switching) plots have started to become a bit of a trend in recent years. Hell, in the last two, I can name at least half a dozen of such dramas. What I'm trying to say is, the world of two periods or personalities isn`t as fresh as it once was due to oversaturation, coupled with some other factors. Keeping this in mind, "Mr.Queen" also had to face the status of the Korean remake, expecting some possible negative attention of the Chinese original`s fans. But despite these problems, this historical drama managed to reinvigorate and change its genre, by creating some of the most relatable, endearing and down-to-earth characters in recent memory. I LOVE them. All across the board, I adore the level of attention that was paid to character building. Due to the obvious talent and effort of the whole cast, I know by heart, all of the characters` names and their temperaments. Their quirks and motivations. From the Royal Chef Man Bok to Court Lady Choi, I even love Kim Jwa-Geum and Kim Byeong-In(for whose sake I`ve cried like four tissues worth of tears). They are so engaging that I`m more than willing to overlook some plot holes in an otherwise tight story. There is such a feeling of life jumping from each and every scene of this drama. The sets are lively and beautiful(albeit at times a bit empty), the OST, while probably being the weakest link here, is by no means bad. It`s good, appropriate, but is there for a purpose and nothing more.(except for that NORAZO track. I laugh dearly every time it comes on)
And now, we get to the heart and soul of our drama: The Queen and the King. Oh, how I love these two. I`ll start off with King Cheoljong and his spectacular actor Kim Jung-Hyun. Much like Shin Hye-Sun, he gives me hope with his talent. In a sea of pretty faces and average acting, both he and SHS have established themselves as acting forces to be reckoned with and I`m so, so, so glad that they were given a chance of working together, because they fit just right. Kim Jung-Hyun plays the role of a seemingly carefree, breezy and somewhat dim King Cheoljong, whose secret agenda is actually what separates his arc and turns it into something notable in its own right. He`s at his funniest when he`s clueless, unsure of his own surroundings. Without spoiling it too much, just like almost everything in this drama, his character subverts expectations. Not only is he the type of character you`d find to be a supporting character in most other dramas, he`s a lead because these kind of characters deserve the spotlight now. His emotions are palpable, raw and he delivers his lines with much security. He`s the perfect jin to So-Young`s/Bong-Hwan`s jang. Ah, the Queen. The reason why, unlike many reviewers, I`m not addressing So-Young/Bong-Hwan as such but as simply Queen is:a) I can`t be bothered but b)because by the end, she just becomes a Frankenstein of both So-Young and Bong-Hwan where it just seems wrong to opt for one option. And I`m pretty sure that was the goal of this story. While I understand many have gripes with the story`s portrayal of Bong-Hwan and Cheoljong`s relationship and really, the ending, I would like to offer my own interpretation, backed by some research and knowledge about the Chinese version. I`d like to ask new watchers or those considering becoming one, to see Bong-Hwan in a form of a narrator, or how Cheoljong describes him subconsciously: a spiritual guide. Once again, your expectations will be thwarted, but for me, much like the rest, I like the ending, when compared to the alternatives. I don`t LOVE it as much, but I contextually understand it. As for the Queen herself, she`s a blast. *insert that Lady Gaga gif here. You know the one.* The comedy mostly stems from her and what is happening in her vicinity, however, as a character, she`s layered just enough to stop it from being one-dimensional
For those who`d like to understand why and don`t mind being spoiled, in the original story it is mentioned that Bong-Hwan`s and So-Young`s souls were coexisting in her body and what`s more, Bong-Hwan`s soul was always meant to be born in Joseon era, only it didn`t happen for some reason(I didn`t get too much into it). With this knowledge, I started seeing the presented story in a new light. While I wish they at least mentioned this somewhere, or hinted at it, I`m also glad they didn`t get into the whole mechanics of it, because so many other stories like this do. Even though I`d like for Bong-Hwan and Cheoljong to at least meet in the present day and even be together, I can`t deny that I liked the ending more than most because I well understood that Bong-Hwan was never meant to stay. For the lack of better words, I like how they decided to stay consistent and not fulfill our wishes. Whilst it`s bittersweet, it`s by miles better than having them die or be killed. Yes, those were the alternatives in the original. In my mind, best ending would either be:Cheoljong and Bong-Hwan meeting each other in present day and being together, which would tie well with the themes of rebirth, while Cheoljong is with So-Young in the past OR that the Queen would live as a mix of both characters(that`s my selfish wish, because it wouldn`t be right for either Bong-Hwan or So-Young). Finally the comedy in this is top notch. Many jokes land on the back of their punchlines which are very clever sometimes too. You need to make sure that you`re doing slapstick right, otherwise it is grading and almost surreal, so it can take you out of the experience("Strong Woman Do Bong Soon"). And here, it was done just right.
Finally, I don`t want to make this review too long, but this drama warrants your attention and keeps it throughout. You`ll laugh, get mad, cry but most of all, you might get the feeling I got when I was done with it and its spin off "Mr.Queen: The Bamboo Forest", which I urge the watchers to see after this, as it might answer some of your questions. The feeling of satisfaction you get when you walk out of the theatre after seeing a good play and the actors bow. You were invested, interested in the lives of the characters you saw and that is the biggest compliment this type of entertainment can get. So do yourself a favor, watch it and don`t be deterred!
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I quite liked the show
Well, to start with I quite liked the lightheartedness of the show. I laughed throughout the entire season. The lead actor and actress did their job pretty well. I was already a fan of Hye Sun' s acting ,now Jung Hyun is added to the list. About the ending, well I am happy with that too. The soul of the chef returns and the queen realises her wild side. I think the production has gone for the safest choice. Being a kdrama fan, J would have definitely loved to see them somehwere in the real life, but guys to be honest I didnt mind as long as the king and queen were together.What bothers me is no one is taking about Na In-woo. Like my heart broke into pieces when he died. Such a brillant actor. He deserves more for sure.
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An Almost Perfect Masterpiece of Comedy and Drama
There's so much to love about this drama. The vivid characters, the intense plot, the incredible soundtrack, and even the premise itself. This is gender bender in its finest form.First let me talk about the characters. While all of them are extremely well written and performed, The Queen is one of my favorites put to screen. Finally a main female lead with strong elements of masculinity, only slightly diminished by the fantastical reasoning behind it. The queen is clever, strong-willed, and hilarious in her anachronistic tendencies, to the point where she could carry the show by herself.
Luckily, she doesn't need to. As this is technically a historical drama, there are of course going to be political plot lines. These are executed very well, in a manner that keeps you invested and interested in the events that transpire. Another thing to love about the plot is it's devotion to character arcs. Besides the main lead's arc (which I won't spoil but I absolutely love), many side characters have arcs including villainy, redemption, love, rejection, and everything in between. These arcs are realistic and profoundly affect the plot of the show.
I won't say much about the OST besides the note that one of the songs is literally written about the premise of the show and it's hilarious.
My one and only caveat is that I didn't like the ending, as others didn't as well, although it did manage to resolve all plot lines.
All in all, this is a fantastic show with an incredible premise, engaging plot, unique and amazing soundtrack, great characters, and awesome comedy. And now that I've run out of positive adjectives I can say that I definitely recommend this show.
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Awesome KDrama
I can never stop watching this KDrama and I keep on watching it ovet and over again. I love the story; the actors and actresses are amazing. This is the first KDrama where I watched Shin Hae Sun; she is a great actress. She can make you laugh so hard and can quickly switch to drama mode. After seeing her here, I ended up watching her other KDramas.Kim Jung-hyun is also a good actor. He was perfect for this role and i have seen him in CLOY. Overall, you will love this KDrama. Thank you for the people who made this show, I love it ?❤❤❤
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one of my fave kdrama in 2021 ! Worth it to watch !!
This drama so fresh and funny. it's been long time watched historical drama . recently, kdrama mostly about present life, married life and etc. but mr.queen bring back fresh thing in a drama. the drama really have different charms. how about the plot and the climax of story, let it flow. i was enjoyed watch this drama. worth it to watch !!cause mr queen i start see other new historical drama back popping up, cause recent years, i've not saw many historical drama in kdrama, just few. and the uniqueness from this drama about the bad characters, the bad characters is relax for me. not that fluffy. so that's why make this drama more charming.
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Great pick-me up comedy drama
This drama is one of my most favorite ones, it is comfortable go-to drama to pick up my mood. The acting is amazing and the script is also great , it cracks me up so hard. Good support of the soundtrack. The only teeny tiny problem I have is the ending , which made me confused. The changed future made no sense really. It is somewhat amazing how drama eith so much comedy managed to make some genuine romance like that. Anyways happy to recommend this , it is great fun , but it also flows nicely, definitely bingeable?Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Fun and refreshing from the first episode to the last
I never posted any reviews for any dramas before, even though I watched many many of them. I created this account just to post a review about this drama, so that people looking through the reviews decide to watch this drama as soon as possible.Here is my tldr review:
This drama is a unique and refreshing piece of work. It's fun and amazingly paced which keeps the attention of the viewers from the start to the end. The story is not very unique but the pace of the drama and the brilliant acting of the casts makes this not so unique story a very unique experience. All the characters had their purpose and their development was properly done too. This drama is for those who like episodes with funny sweet and tense moments in a properly balanced way and want to feel the excitement they felt watching the first episode throughout the whole drama.
Now comes my in-depth rant:
Most of the "Good" K-dramas starts strong and fun but as if as an universal law they lose all their color and refreshing moments in the second half. The characters become sad empty shells of their vibrant past selves from the first few episodes. Even dramas with comedy tags become sad dramas as if everyone has a disease of sadness. The scenes become too intense without any proper breathing moments. The romance scenes become the same as other dramas. If you saw one you've seen them all. And the worst of all is the plague and disease of all dramas, the disease which infects even the best of the dramas, yes you are right, the flashback disease. The dramas become so pitiful at the second half that even the characters start seeing flashbacks of their great and glorious past. Now if you are one of those people who love to watch these sad intense flashback ridden dramas then that is up to you, you weirdos, see a doctor asap. But if you are one of my kind of people who can't stand these sad excuse of second halves that ruined so many great dramas and the flashback plague then this drama is for you.
This drama starts with great momentum and you will ride that momentum throughout the whole 20 episodes of this drama. I dare say it gets better the further you go. The characters become more fun each episode, the romance gets a bit more sweeter each episode , the story becomes a bit more intense each new episode and when the story is starting to get too intense a breath of fresh air will be given to you with very well placed comedy scenes. You will be start to feel sad at one moment but you will have to laugh hard at the next moment because of the sweet and funny interactions of the characters. Sadly the flashback disease got to this drama too. For all 20+ hours of drama time, there was less than 20 seconds of useless flashback in total, and honestly I can see why they used those flashbacks, so you won't even notice it that much. There were twists in the drama some were predictable some were unexpected. The story won't frustrate you too much, but it will also keep you wondering what comes next. Overall the story progressed beautifully.
The FL was amazing. If you like strong FL with "Don't F with me or I would F you up" attitude then you would love it. The FL was as ruthless in the last episode as she was in the first episode. The actress played the character of a proud male stuck in the body of a queen amazingly. The ML was strong with realistic problems and weaknesses. ML was a likable character with zero identity crisis. The villains were played well too. The supporting characters were as much part of the drama as the main leads. The characters and the brilliant casts who brought these characters to life made the drama a gem to watch.
The music wasn't the best part of the drama but it also wasn't bad. It had appropriate music in appropriate places. But the music wasn't something that you would usually want to listen to later.
The production quality was great, the costumes and the sets were high quality. The locations were beautiful. And the action scenes were nicely choreographed.
About the ending:
(Warning! Even though this contains no spoilers if you haven't watched the drama yet I would prefer you watch the drama first before reading this part. All you need to know is that from start to finish it was a great drama. But if you are the curious type and must know what I have to say about the ending, then by all means proceed.)
The ending seems to have sprung some resentments among the viewers, but I can assure you, even if the ending caused resentment to some it is in no way a bad ending. The ending had no flaw and no unfinished business was left. It was not a rushed ending. It was a thoroughly and properly done ending. At the end of the day not everybody will like every outcome and this ending is the classic example of that. The ending was in no way boring. It kept my attention the whole way as it kept on other episodes. So for me it was a good ending to a GREAT drama and I wouldn't ask for anything more from the ending.
This is my first review of any k-drama and is probably the last. And this review is a sign of my fondness for this drama. I hope they make more like it in the future.
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My first Kdrama that got me in Kdrama !
This is my first review, after rewatching MR. Queen for the third time, wanted to share my experience.This drama has it all...
Do you want an interesting/exciting Plot? You got it!
You want romance? You got it (One of the most precious relationships in Kdramas that I have watched)
You want comedy? YOU GOT IT!
Shin Hye Sun is A-Mazing! Her acting is beyond words, I can not imagine anyone else in that role. Her character is strong, funny, emotional, independent, intelligent, and courageous!
Kim Jung Hyun's (The King) character development is smooth, acting on point.
And the side characters????
Kim In Kwon [Royal chef] I mean... no words can describe how amazing his character is. Loved his character in The King's Affection as Yang Moon Soo [Teacher of Lee Hwi]. His relationship with the queen, their chemistry, I just love it!
Cha Chung Hwa (Court Lady Choi) - adore her!!!
I can continue on and on and on and on ))))
Overall, the cast is tremendous, the plot is exciting (binge-watched 3 times), sceneries beautiful.
I'm so happy that this was my first Kdrama that paved the way for all the amazing dramas and emotions!
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Mr. Queen worth every millisecond!
One of the best time travelling dramas I've ever seen! Worth every millisecond!The story is very engaging and very funny at the same time, I couldn't stop laughing the whole time!
Shin Hye Sun: She's just brilliant here! I can't stop laughing because of her antics, and she's very funny.
She has a "strong" personality, but at the same time she has a good heart.
Kim Jung Hyun: His acting really surprised me in a positive way, he is definitely a good actor. I can't see any other actor in his place for the role like King Cheol Jong!
Chemistry: The two main protagonists have an incredible chemistry! They were the geniuses to cast these two together.
I recommend this drama 100%!!!
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Hats off to Shin Hye-Sun!!!
This drama is a gem! I know it's a remake from a Chinese drama, and it created a lot of issues but I really enjoyed watching the drama. Shin Hye-Sun is such a great actress! She is sooo good with her character, may it be her as Jang Bong-Hwan or Kim So-Yong, you'll noticed the switching of the characters. Other support actors did their parts wonderfully and convincing, including Kim Jung-Hyun as King Cheoljong. The scenes and their acting convinced me, and showed me how to react or what to feel upon showing needed emotions. I laugh, cry, became frustrated, angry and just simply entertained with everyone of them.I really enjoyed this drama, and definitely would watch it again.
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I loved this drama! I may be in the minority in that I think that Mr. Queen ended well, better than I'd expected.I always thought that Bong Hwan would eventually return to the modern world. He took great pride in being a talented chef at the Blue House and he would not have been able to pursue that calling had he remained as a queen in the Joseon period. He also mentions his parents, including his Zumba dancing mother, several times and I think that it would have upset him had he died in the modern world and broken their hearts. Further, the fact that he went after Han's ancestors seemed to indicate that he hoped to return eventually. I'm not convinced that that ever truly changed. Much of Bong Hwan's boldness and frankness (and cheekiness) was a result of him always seeming to have one foot out the door despite falling in love with Cheoljong. Yes, I think that Bong Hwan fell in love with Cheoljong and Cheoljong fell in love with Bong Hwan, not so much So-Yong. But I also assumed that Cheoljong would remain in Joseon as King because he was the type of person who would not give up his throne and his responsibilities to his people to follow Bong Hwan to the modern world, even if Cheoljong had had the choice. Thus if Bong Hwan must return to his world and Cheoljong must remain in his, then their separation is sad but inevitable. As for So-Yong, she clearly loves Cheoljjong. Cheoljong may or may not eventually love So-Yong as much as he loved Bong Hwan but is that really the only thing that matters in life? They work together to institute reforms in Joseon and are remembered as wise, compassionate rulers. Seems like a good resolution to me.
Some people seem to fault Cheoljong for not realizing that So-Yong is not Bong Hwan but it seemed to me that Cheoljong realized something was different. He couldn't figured out what really happened (for obvious reasons). If I could change anything about the ending, it would have been to add a scene where So-Yong comes clean with Cheoljong. I do feel sorry for Cheoljong, being left in the dark.
Finally, I think that Mr. Queen would not have been as good as it was without stellar acting by Shin Hye Sun, Kim Jung Hyung, and Kim Tae Woo.
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