THE RED SLEEVE: OPENING SCENE EPS 1.

The ring leader, young Deok Im is reading “The story of Janghwa and Hongryeon jeon” a Joseon-era Korean folktale.
(Ha Seok-jin cameo as the magistrate).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janghwa_Hongryeon_jeon
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    Sic,
    I thought this was also a reference to Prince Sado and the court ladies that he killed.

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    Yes, I I believe that the Korean film, A Tale of Two Sisters (2003), was a modern take on the tale.

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      Yes, it was :).
      That was the first Korean horror/drama film that I saw.

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    Ahhh Kiara I really wanna join in the fun! Reminds me of Yi San!
    I’ve been away from kdramaland for a while and this looks like the comeback for me, but I’ve got exams till January huhuhu

    Btw did you see this really neat detail Mimi spotted on her Twitter! https://twitter.com/muchadoboutlove/status/1459404076697804800?t=ZE48Q4KFMbEPM3X4nQ-3WA&s=19

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      @peony

      Do join us when you can! This is an interesting take from a court lady’s perspective.

      Thank you for sharing! Mimi is such a history geek; I love her and her blog.
      Ohhh, I had no idea King Jeongjo’s talents went beyond his calling as a king. But I guess it makes sense for a writer and a bookworm. Lol.

      Best of luck with your exams!!!!

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    Thanks for this. Checking the wall just before I can watch episode 3!!

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      I can’t wait for eps 3 and 4.

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        I’ve already watched episode 3 and I’m craving for episode 4.

        I wanted to ask you.. have you seen the movie with YAI as Prince Sado? On one hand I want to watch because YAI is always the best, but in the other hand I know how painful it can be…

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          Yes, I’ve seen THE THRONE. It’s close to the actual history, so it’s painful. It’s one of those films that I’d only watch one time.

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            I had this feeling. Thanks. I will probably watch but when I am in the right mood…

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            I’ve watched it twice. I guess I really am a sucker for punishment. LOL

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          There is a really beautiful moment where So Ji Sub, portraying King Jeongjo, dances in front of his mother. It is the final scene of the film. The music is so sad.

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            Yi San’s dance was my favorite part. That was the light at the end of the tunnel.

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            @kiara,

            His dance scene was very powerful.

            “That was the light at the end of the tunnel.” I like this. 🙂

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