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Dont base it on a doppelganger trope at all if youre going to do that! I was also wishing and hoping to get more of Yi Heon's pre-addiction backstory. But thankfully it didn't. The queen dowager refuses to be led away, and walks out under her own power. And then they walk off into the sunset andwhat? It has been a pleasure. I recently read a forward (by Don Baker) to the Korean historical novel "Encounter" (1986) by Hahn Moo-Sook where he makes the point that scholars writing history are constrained to probability whereas novelists are constrained to possibility. The cast and crew can be proud of their production; Ha Sun kept his nose to the grindstone, and lined up a successor. I dropped this drama once Yi Heon died, but have been keeping up with recaps only to be disappointed with what the writers have been doing every episode. Yep, the mother of the baby that was killed so cruelly agreed to let the honorable Haksan die with utmost integrity. I have seen a lot if historical dramas because i generally like historical/costume dramas and this is certainly a drama that i really enjoyed. Ha Sun was a good king, and he could have been a great king, but he wasnt a happy king. Yeo Jin-goo. This probably means I have to watch "Vincenzo" to find out what Kim Hee-won's visual style is.) Whether or not he was a lost cause because of his addictions, whether or not he was a bad husband or a bad King, is not relevant. This kind of doppelganger plot makes more sense in the movie. And the music is perfection. appId : '127538621120543', My sister's 1st one was MLSHR, and now she thinks it's the BEST ever Sageuk in the whole world and uses it as a scale to measure other Sageuks. It signalled me that it's highly probable he doesn't have enough control over the other departments either, which are Plot Consistency, Believability and Execution. Honestly, its not even the underlying moral issues that are never addressed by this show, although sure they annoy me on a personal level, and I have argued about them till Kingdom come; its that a core ingredient for plot and character was just IGNORED in order for them to try and push the story they wanted to tell. The basis of him getting on the throne was not exactly morally right anyway. The show had its flaws, as they all do. Loved the show and all the actors, especially the King, not the ending, but glad I watched it. N.B. Ha Sun doesnt want to disrespect his loyal friend that way, and Minister Lee says it makes him feel joyful to hear Ha Sun call him that. The story was presented more in depth and the characters were complex and interesting. Rather i think its because its extremely rare (almost impossible) to find a doppelganger who matches you in everyway to the extent that you are even able fool most intimate people like wives, closest servants etc. Which is why it is still very (in)famous, known as the "MLSHR Phenomenon". It was beautiful how everything was brought full-circle yet felt natural, like Gap-soo and Dal-lae going back to their clown troupe, Woon-shim deciding to see the world, and especially So-woon wishing Ha Sun back to her with a hazelnut. Even once a few people found out about Ha Seons identity, they for the most part just went on treating him like he was the real king all along, like Yi Heon didnt exist. I also accepted, that the king had to be eliminated for the greater good. What can I say. Lee Bang-won in Six Flying Dragons who murdered his mentor and is thus one of my favorite characters of all time). He cries again as Ho-geol accompanies Minister Lees body out of the palace and past the rebel soldiers, then the gates are closed again. The King comes back later, as a cameo and as an excuse for conflict but we will kill him off because he's really not important to the Clown's story now; he's in the way. Lord Giseong agrees, saying that a kings job is to approve court discussions and take responsibility for the consequences, not wield power as he pleases, and Ha Sun regards him thoughtfully. And youre probably going to reply to this with something along the lines of saying even THIS comment is also entirely subjective, thus ironically, proving my point. We just want better developed characters with a clearer plot and an ending that is believable. Thats all. Hope his next drama also does well. She stops when she hears a little girl making a wish to the goblin that protects the house as she holds a cracked hazelnut. // Load the SDK asynchronously Whatever you want to argue the reason for this was, and whatever you want to argue the reason for Ha Seon blithely forgiving him for this was, and whatever the argument posed for whether Haksan was good or bad, does not matter. Lord Mountbatten (Charles Dance), a British Royal Navy . I cannot believe that Lord Shin would have allowed himself to walk into a trap. Thats not all though as we soon find out. The problem is that the rebels have almost ten times the number of soldiers as Ha Sun, so Moo-young suggests that he smuggle Ha Sun and So-woon out of the palace. What type of clown is Pennywise? And with the way Hasun suddenly reappeared and the Queen didn't even ask him where he was, only asked what took him so long?? And it becomes very boring to watch. See you over at HAECHI, which I am enjoying so far. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { But Im also not surprised that he burned out quickly he wasnt raised to rule a country, nor did he ever really want the job. Aside from Queen Elizabeth II (Olivia Colman), season 4 follows: Princess Margaret (Helena Bonham Carter), the Queen's younger sister. I initially thought they should have kept yi heon for few more episodes which i mentioned in my comments under ep 8. }; She decides to let Ha Sun pay tribute to Minister Lee, so he allows Minister Shin and Prince Jin-pyung to leave the palace. There's no telling how much faulty impressions you'd get if your 1st sageuk was MLSHR or Hwarang or Moon embracing the Sun, because then you'll have it on high pedestal, comparing the other Sageuks to your 1st one for some time for all the wrong reasons. ;-), "From the masterful acting, to the cinematography, to the heart-pounding soundtrack, ..", I can't agree more than this. It helps to know that I am not the only one who struggled live watching two sageuks at the same time. In the drama the writers won't be able to keep the clown on the throne in the end or they'll have to deal with some angry Korean viewers. DEFINITELY MLDBC!! The story takes place in Joseon period, when power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extreme levels. }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); In a desperate attempt to protect their young king from assassination, a decoy is put on the throne. There's no fault in loving faulty things, but you have to see them for what they actually are. Live together in a small hut just the two of them and So Woon's maid in obscurity for the rest of their lives? (Oh, right. Excellent performance by Kim Sang-kyung. The Crown Season 5 ending explained The episode begins with the Royal Family agreeing to the decommissioning of the royal yacht, Brittania. Why? Unnecessary death of the officer. His weaknesses. How did he recover from 3 arrows??? He lived such a hard, unfeeling and regimented life and then to have him finally decide to do something for himself by leaving with Hasunonly to make him die with his 'wish' to die with the King?? xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page Yes me too. When I thought it couldnt get worse, it did. The ending. They had more than a few epic interludes. So what if youre a prince. *(Out of Character: not a logical decision for the character to make based on how they have acted previously). The recaps were enough. Great points. There was so much dormant potential with this turn of events, yet this treasonous act wasn't delved into further which is a shame. 2. Also, what a complete waste of what I could have accepted as an okay last 10-15 minutes, or even, heck, half an hour if they'd just used their common sense while writing the damn thing. I've seen a lot of fictional sageuks but they all stuck with their time period. Starring: Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Se-young, Kim Sang-kyung Creators: Kim Hee-won, Kim Seon-deok, Shin Ha-eun Watch all you want. It was a great journey and Yeo Jin Gu really killed it. He manages to throw his sword and take out the assassin about to finish off Ha Sun, then slips around Ha Sun to take the sword meant for him. Better late than never is the best I can do these days. They wanted, I think, to tell the story of someone from a lower class who is better at serving the people of a nation than those who have been corrupted in power; they wanted to tell the story of what it would be like to put someone like a Clown on the throne, and what it would be like for a Clown to fall in love with a Queen. I don't know what came over me that I felt so compelled to embark on JUMONG and KINGDOM OF THE WINDS around the start of the year. Could it be that Lee Kyoung-young's recent turn as the Big Bad in supernatural thriller ROOM NO. Our royal guard MooYoung is laughing in heaven at these horrible freshmen of hell. Voc sabe quem mandou matar o Ha Seon no final da srie? Or well he did but not the important ones. I felt that if Yi Heon got off his drugs a bit, he was very much capable of doing just that; protecting his place on the throne. Who did take care of him all this time?" What was the point? The King? You dont get a medic so learn your own first-aid. tvN's hit drama " The Crowned Clown " has ended with a bang! (Translation: It takes more energy and attention than I can muster at the time.) But Ha Sun stabs him in the belly, declaring that the price for killing Minister Lee is his death. He takes special care packing the embroidered bag from So-woon and the compass she bought him in the marketplace. But still if you look exactly like the king and sitting on the throne no one would dare to question you, unless you are bold like shin and he knew what he was talking about. I swear you won't regret it. But overall i really had fun and thrill watching it. also, thanks to the author for the recap. Seriously reviewing shows is too exhausting; I rather like @hotcocoagirls idea of Yi Heon returning as a vampire, and becoming a sullen loose canon on the Officer Jang and Uri Mathematician investigative team. But Ha Sun tells her not to worry about it, because he plans to abdicate and has already chosen his successor Lord Giseong. Premiere Watch: Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2, The Crowned Clown, Whats Wrong Mr. Poong-sang, The clown gets a lesson on how to be a king, Three teasers for The Man Who Became King, Lee Kyu-han joins The Man Who Became King, Yeo Jin-gu, Lee Se-young become the king and queen of Joseon, First script read for The Man Who Became King, The Man Who Became King confirms main pairing Yeo Jin-gu, Lee Se-young, Lee Se-young courted to be Yeo Jin-gus queen in Gwanghae remake, http://www.dramabeans.com/members/sicarius/activity/709687/, LT is Irresistibly Indifferent, Dame Judi. The queen dowager grows nervous when things are quiet for too long, but then a soldier runs in to tell her excitedly that they stormed the palace and captured the impostor king. That was during my first DB live-watch, OH HAE-YOUNG AGAIN, which got into some trippy metaphysics. On his way to meet up with So-woon, Ha Sun senses someone behind him and whirls but whew, its only Moo-young. I'm interested to see what's up his sleeve in his forthcoming drama. I suspect that having to contend with another court full of braying ministers was a bit too daunting. Ha Sun writes out his abdication, then stamps it with the royal seal. Since Writer-nim didn't bother to reveal who patched up Ha Sun and kept him safe while he recovered, I'll fill in the blanks by assuming that he somehow ended up in the care of Doctor Monk. Why kill officer Jang So random. And it was filled with MLSHR comments!) Where did he get money to travel around? The two could have wandered the country checking that new reforms were taking place. And nobody likes him anyway, right? Ugh! The iconic Shawarma King has won the 'best in Scotland' title at the British Kebab Awards for the second time in a row, with the viral eatery on King Street describing their second win as . The Crowned Clown: Episode 16 (Final) by LollyPip It's time for our clown to sink or swim on his own, and one wrong move could mean his death and the death of everyone he cares about. Could have had someone stab Officer Jang and as they're about to finish him he picks up a sword and kills the man, then the man with the arrow could have shot him, then Jang could have killed the man and collapsed, leading us to think that both he and Jang are dead. It wasnt explicitly said, but I believe that once he had gotten revenge on Minister Shin and the queen dowager, he realized that hed been using the throne for his own personal reasons and thats why he abdicated to someone who could truly put the country first. My mind has a mind of its own, and it's like herding cats. I really liked this drama. Even MLSHR didn't do that, although MLSHR overall was crappier than KL. 4/4 I was not expecting his remaining foes, Daebi and Lord Shin, to lose their mojo or get a group rate on lobotomies. He promises that hell never become an animal who uses his power for personal gain, and that hell do whats right even when hes scared. Kudos to the entire production team. I read the rest afterwards but i still have to say the same. I got my happy ending and a toe-to-head pan-up view of YJG in that awesome blue outfit (right after he killed Shin) looking like a bada** so I'm happy. Then they reunited in death and walked off into the sunset. It didn't turn out to be a bad drama, but it's not like I missed something important! He should have walked away, been protected by the officer, who would then accompany him as he returned to the village incognito to meet up with his sister and the queen. They just look at each other for a long time, then So-woon says that she has this dream all the time, but when she approaches, he usually disappears. So after the preliminary introductions, they used Yi Heon as a plot device, to get the Clown into the Kings position and then they abandoned the King. Not fond of separation endings. They showed a lot of "dream-like" features for that last scene in particular which suggested how they both died and are actually meeting at the after life : ( ( ( (. Anyway, overall best Korean drama ever! Sigh. Other than that, I loved this drama and I'm sorry it over. I wanted to try a sageuk, and picked TCC to discuss about it here on DB. You're a neophyte. For me the biggest issue wasnt necessarily killing the king off in and of itself (although I do agree that things could have been so much more interesting with more interaction between him and Ha Seon). @lovepark, I agree with you, especially with regard to: it was a bold move for the show to have Lee Kyu kill the king in secret and become the "king" from the shadows. Its not even just that, its poorly constructed as a concept, let alone a written piece. Moo Young should have survived. I was lucky, it was so beautiful about music, acting, costumes, and I appreciated that there was balance between politics and romance. It really speaks out my mind almost perfectly why I did not really enjoy watching this drama, especially after Yi Heon's death. But, instead of Ha Seon finding his sister and the ahjae and living happily ever after with them and So Woon, which I thought would be logical progression But i liked the way things happened in this drama as well. Not really. Nooo, not Moo-young! Nope it was kinda too long. I loved this drama as you said it wasn't perfect in every way but still it was great in many ways. I don't know whether it was the difference in tone between it and CROWNED CLOWN, too many details, or what. It turns out to be a trap though that he walks right into. Shiver!! The episode ends with a long anticipated reunion and one final glimpse of the sunset. The guard somehow managed to rule for few more years but was assassinated later. I appreciate your effort a lot. He manages to touch the pot of water, but he only tips it over as he dies. A. 9 is following him into the sageuk? He believes that nobody should sit on the throne who wants to use it for personal gain, and that he wants to step down because he wants to go back to being one of the people. Did it seem to anyone else that there were too many generals possibly coming to help from too many provinces? Minister Lee was doing it to create a better world, and he never denied that what he was doing was wrong he accepted that he would be punished, but he was willing to sacrifice himself for his country. After wrapping up the loose ends with both Queen Dowager and Sin Chi Soo, we skip forward a year (or so I presume due to the first dialogue exchange). He says that even if he stepped down and one of them took the throne, the country would be okay. If they had planned to make Ha-Sun abdicate the at the very least I wish they could've introduced his successor before so it didn't feel like he came outta nowhere. Btw, it's wonderful to see you back on the comment section <3. Ohh man. So what happens, when you kill him, and, moral implications aside, there are no consequences to this, is that your plot doesnt frakking make sense. Well have the full season review written up shortly but for now, its fair to say the show ended on a well-deserved high. Woon-shim finally packs up the things that Minister Lee left at the gibang, and she cries for him one last time. 3. Because a writer can write a 'bad' end, but if properly done no one can challenge it or be confused. But he's not finished surprising us yet, as he contemplates a decision that could change the future of the entire nation. Thinking the faulty thing has zero faults and loving it under THAT impression? I give the story, props and acting 9/10 and Haksun (Chief Secretary) could get an 11/10 for his acting alone. also the end was dreamlike, similar to the soft focus happy endings of Crash Landing on You but were these true endings or just wishful thinking? She had nothing to lose and maybe something to gain by ratting him out. The king was instantly killed. Likewho took care of him? He doesnt have long to ponder it though as Sin Chi Soo makes his move and, along with a handful of rebels, storms the palace in a bid to take him out of the loop once and for all. But still could not convince other ministers because if they were proved wrong they will loose their necks. I also do not agree with the author of the recap -- that protecting the power of the king is protecting the people. Drat! She cracks it and makes a wish, but when she opens her eyes, shes still alone. It made me think that the PD doesn't have enough control over one of the most important departments of a Sageuk, which is Wardrobe and aesthetics department. It's songs were crappy, but the instrumentals hold their ground against even Dae Jang-geum and Arang and the Magistrate instrumentals. Predictable and flat waiting period for the queen. Minister Shin orders his men after him, but the instant Ha Sun is through the gate it slams shut, cutting him off from his soldiers. Not a big time period. And yes, "The Crowned Clown" has a happy ending. I was caught up in some work! After all the drama and pain of the last 15 and a half episodes, after firmly declaring he wants to take Yi Heon's throne and use his power for good, he justdecides to walk away. She showed no remorse for him being gone after that point. He used to swap cloths with the guard make him sit on the throne and would laugh when ministers and noble men bowed to the guard. Find Dal Rae? 3/4 He begs Ha Sun to let him send Minister Lee to his people, but Moo-young warns Ha Sun that opening the gates right now is too dangerous with the rebels right outside. The ending is meh.. I have a few minutes here and there but this show needs my full attention lol. xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page Whether you were satisfied with the finale or not, theres no doubt about it, The Crowned Clown delivered one heck of a rollercoaster ride for its finale. However, the clown is a dual symbol. The king very much liked practical jokes. It was pretty good Korean Soap Opera but so much tragedy and I did want Haskan to have survived for his happy ending but not to be. . I expected a pair of little ones running in the yard! The problem is, is that the show did not actually want to tell the story of the King AND the Clown. She enters the palace at the pre-arranged time and finds Ha Sun alone in the throne room. Eunuch Jo brings Ha Sun a scroll, and he reads the hanja himself as he announces that for the queen dowagers crimes of harming the queen, ordering Lord Yoos assassination, and leading the rebel forces, she is officially deposed and ordered to drink poison. But he tells her that hes been following the kings orders, and for his loyalty, Ha Sun forgives his crimes. This went on for 3 or 4 times, the guard took advantage of it and oneday ordered to kill the disrespectful guard who is laughing at him (but actually the real king dressed in guard clothing ). The Crowned Clown gave us characters to hate and root for. Nor can I believe that Prince Jin-pyung would have been caught so flat-footed at the outdoor assembly. Episode 9, titled Couple 31, follows the consequences of the interview, as Charles and Diana finally give in to divorce. And its not ministers its just one minister, others didn't want to believe it. At the very least, he would have to be conflicted about it, because he was only obeying Haksans orders because they came from the king or were in the kings best interests. But then theres no indication he ever did learn the truth, and he kept serving Ha Seon as king, and the show then tried to pass off him dying to save Ha Seon (after Ha Seon has already abdicated the throne) as being the same thing as dying in the line of duty as a royal guard. Untuk menghindari pembunuhan, seorang badut bernama Ha Sun yang juga diperankan oleh Yeo Jin-Goo dibawa ke istana untuk menggantikan Raja Lee Hun. But the main flaws I had with it are Jang's demise and So Woon's reaction to Ha Sun's disappearance. In January of the Year of the Black Pig, the king suppressed the rebel forces and ruled the nation wisely. Jang Gwang's steady presence was a joy -- especially when Eunuch Jo was blending into the woodwork and meticulously inspecting the curtain pull while Haksan was going ballistic over Ha Sun early in his residency at court. What if she had killed herself in that field and seeing him was an illusion? He didn't even try to run. They just wanted to show the Clown as King. I personaly don't like doppelganger stories because they often are not very good or end not very well like Big, Are You Human Too, The Honor, Jeckyl, Hyde and Me (not a doppelganger but same principe). The Crown season 5 ending explained. It kept me Interested. She did get to meet his sister without knowing it was her. So now, @pakalanapikake, you see why this show and I were never meant to be. So, I'm genuinely happy you got CROWNED CLOWN as your 1st Sageuk. General Kim advises Ha Sun to order the rebels to surrender, but Ha Sun says theres something he must do first. Unfortunately, the drama version ending didn't give us much closure and added more questions that needed to be answer. All this leads me to wonder now if the ending is much darker than it seems on the surface? O/T but can I suggest that you maybe jump over to HAECHI and give it a try? Thus, the story's flow was smooth and it concentrated more on the main story of the clown. After a brief recap to the events of last week, we begin with Queen Dowager and the former Left State Minister plotting their next move. He had no backstory. But its not a secret to the close people to them. At first, for a while, I thought that when he finally learned the truth about Yi Heon dying, he would be the one to kill Haksan. And clothes? His death scene was really great. And your flimsy attempts at trying to justify this by saying that Ha Seon was better than Yi Heon and would never succumb to what Yi Heon did, mean nothing if you refuse to develop Yi Heon as a character! I wanted to see some little clowns running around. Here is hoping that they'll space out the upcoming sageuks. Then the death of Officer Jang and the unnecessary pain the Queen had to go through while grieving for Hasun. I truly enjoyed the drama's cinematography, particularly the outdoor settings. They didn't really expose that at the beginning. Prolly will make the beeeest drama with 0 plotholes and AMAZING storyline. It was an enjoyable show, very pretty. appId : '127538621120543', The Crown Season 5: Ending Explained | Full Spoiler Review & The Real Life True Story That Could Inspire Season 6. For a doppelganger Clown to become King, the King must already exist as a character. Why even give us Yi Heon as a character with a backstory to begin with if youre just going to do that to him. Very sad but thoroughly enjoyed the series. The plot cant take any additional eps. The Queen- The Clown saved the Queen, thus the Queen forgave him, and then also abandoned the King as a pre existing character. At the end of its fifth season, The Crown has taken viewers through much of the turmoil and strife that engulfed the royal family over the course of that . He reaches up a hand for Ha Sun to grasp, then he dies, leaving Ha Sun wracked with grief. Haksan had to die for his sins. Im kind of glad I wasnt in the mood for this one, even for Jin-goo. The internal and external forces driving a wedge between the monarchy and its people seemed overwhelming, and someone with a weak resolve . But of course everyone can have its own opinion. But thank goodness after 2 long and nobody changing years, the Clown has miraculously woken from coma. ). What right do they have to the throne? I'm probably in the minority for this opinion, but I thought it was a bold move for the show to have Lee Kyu kill the king in secret and become the "king" from the shadows. So-woon says that now he understands the weight of the crown and can move forward, but that he can come to her when he needs a break, and shell always be there for him. Its a matter of preference. His fears. It showed his past. Thanks so much for the recaps LollyPip! He pauses in the courtyard for just a moment, then steps off the brick path and walks away, a relaxed smile on his face for the first time in years. (Cases in point: TEMPERATURE OF LOVE and BECAUSE THIS LIFE IS OUR FIRST. (Maybe even a Lord GSB cameo by Lee Byung-hyun?). I could have accepted that, though, because Ha Seon only wanted the power to protect the people he loved, and his sister and the ahjae were safe, so he succeeded and then felt it would be better to hand over the throne to someone more suitable. Like you, I'll pray to the Drama Gods that we be preserved from simultaneous sageuk scheduling in the future. But for the ending, thats a 4/10 for me. It worked, because the scene in which he was hurt was really beautiful and I was on the edge of my chair and heartborken for So-Woon. He basically committed suicide by cop, which makes no sense. Stretching it A LOT, but okay. I can't handle 2 or more at a time and it makes me sad when they compete for the ratings. Chief Royal Secretary is dead. In Episode 8 of "The Crown", we followed the controversial Martin Bashir interview with Diana and how that shook the monarchy. It's a pity at that time I wasn't on DB, it sounds a so fun experience! Queen Dowager walks into a trap of her own and we understand the extent of Ha Suns game-playing as he truly understands how to navigate the vipers pit. The fact that he did it on his own, without Minister Lees help, was sad but also impressive, and he proved to himself that hes capable of anything despite his low birth. What was the point? Director Kim Hee-won is a new discovery for me, and I definitely see why everyone praised her as they did. Yes, I did get a little teary at the final goodbye; That too, out of desperation I would have taken as some sort of poetic justice, because Yi Heon died so Ha Seon could be king, and Ha Seon died because of Yi Heon's crimes against the Queen Dowager. Because it seeemed that he was a good Crown Prince until his dad died and made this stupid discour before. Thank you @lollypip for the recap! Then Officer Jang and him could have travelled far searching for the queen, end up in this town at the end and reunited. On the latest episode of the tvN drama "The Crowned Clown", the fight for authority over Joseon continued, but not without a little romance thrown in between the battles.. Ha Seon (Yeo Jin-goo) promised Yoo So-woon (Lee Se-young) forever love asked asked her to see the flowers in spring, the ocean in the summer, and harvest in the fall.Ha Seon explained the meaning of the tree of love and put . From shock and tension through to sadness and bittersweet goodbyes, this 75 minute episode encapsulated everything Ive loved about this show since I begun covering it 2 months ago. Also I don't see why kill Moo Young in the last moment right when he had finally accepted Ha-Sun as his Master, it felt out of the blue. With a satisfying conclusion and impressive cinematography throughout, this Korean drama makes for quite the impressive showing. Shes the most despicable queen dowager ever, worth being poisoned to death immediately afterwards. The entire nation praised his great virtues. All that means nothing if youre going against the almighty Team Good! Nobody found out the King died because the Clown is the King. 2023 TheReviewGeek. Unnecessary death of the officer. It saddens me that my sister can't do the same. What? I had to chuckle over his interpretation of Ha Sun's name ("summer fairy"). Which is a rarity these days in Kdrama land. However, I find myself not caring so much. Guards run to close the palace gates and protect the queen, but Ha Sun only has eyes for the dying Minister Lee.