If King Yeonjo was able to kill his own son Sado, then I am pretty sure the King is able to kill his own Mother Queen… Dependant of the circumstance (Sado was historically known to be cray-cray, tyrannical, and went on raping rampages), the king doing the killing may be looked down upon by doing such a thing, but then again, no one would stand up and say anything, because it’s the king
Killing a son, though horrific, was viewed as less so from killing a parent in Joseon’s strict Confucian hierarchy. The parent is always above the child, and they hold the concept of filial piety sacred. Yeongjo’s execution of Sado could be viewed as a parent punishing a (dishonorable and probably unfilial) son in the most extreme way. People back then were likely horrified but (given Sado’s reputation) would have viewed it as just.
It would be different if, for example, Yeongjo killed his mother (which DID NOT HAPPEN). People would be plotting for his dethronement stat since he flouted the sacred code of filial piety. That meant he lacked virtue and was fundamentally unfit to be king. Filial piety is why there were some notable queen dowagers who were able to exert great influence during their sons’ reigns. These kings would rather be viewed as weak rulers than unfilial sons.
Mel
August 13, 2017 at 5:29 PM
Just a question that came up while watching 7DQ ep 17: are kings allowed to kill their mother Queen?
dukseonnoona
August 13, 2017 at 5:49 PM
Hmmmm. Haven’t seen 7DQ. But I would answer your question with no one is allowed to kill anyone? 😂😂😂
Mel
August 13, 2017 at 7:01 PM
Haha, you are right! I guess I’ve been brainwashed too much by the sageuk. LOL
dukseonnoona
August 14, 2017 at 10:09 AM
Haha, it happens. Like I was walking outside yesterday and saw someone wearing a black hoodie and I was like, oh my gosh, that’s Student X. 😂😂😂
Mel
August 14, 2017 at 11:34 AM
Hahaha. Kdrama is slowly becoming reality in our lives!
Bebe | Nessa❣️
August 13, 2017 at 8:03 PM
If King Yeonjo was able to kill his own son Sado, then I am pretty sure the King is able to kill his own Mother Queen… Dependant of the circumstance (Sado was historically known to be cray-cray, tyrannical, and went on raping rampages), the king doing the killing may be looked down upon by doing such a thing, but then again, no one would stand up and say anything, because it’s the king
Elle
August 13, 2017 at 10:44 PM
Killing a son, though horrific, was viewed as less so from killing a parent in Joseon’s strict Confucian hierarchy. The parent is always above the child, and they hold the concept of filial piety sacred. Yeongjo’s execution of Sado could be viewed as a parent punishing a (dishonorable and probably unfilial) son in the most extreme way. People back then were likely horrified but (given Sado’s reputation) would have viewed it as just.
It would be different if, for example, Yeongjo killed his mother (which DID NOT HAPPEN). People would be plotting for his dethronement stat since he flouted the sacred code of filial piety. That meant he lacked virtue and was fundamentally unfit to be king. Filial piety is why there were some notable queen dowagers who were able to exert great influence during their sons’ reigns. These kings would rather be viewed as weak rulers than unfilial sons.
KdramaAhjumma
August 13, 2017 at 8:10 PM
I like your answer the best 😂😂😂
dukseonnoona
August 14, 2017 at 10:09 AM
Well, that was the first answer that came to mind 😂😂😂
Jig
August 13, 2017 at 5:50 PM
If only…
But, honestly, I don’t know.
earthna
August 13, 2017 at 6:11 PM
I guess they can. I mean, he’s the king, what can he not do? Probably won’t be seen in a good light considering he’ll basically be killing his mother.