REVIEW: The King Eternal Monarch

Plot:

• Parallel Universes: The story revolves around two parallel universes: modern-day South Korea and the fantasy kingdom of Corea.
• The Gate: A mysterious portal connects these two worlds, allowing travel between them.
• The King: Lee Gon, the young and charismatic king of Corea, discovers the Gate and travels to South Korea. His mission is to find a way to close the Gate and prevent a dangerous entity from crossing over.
• The Detective: Jung Tae-eul, a detective in South Korea, encounters Lee Gon and becomes involved in his quest. She initially doubts his claims of being a king from another universe but eventually believes him and helps him in his mission.
• The Villain: Lee Lim, the younger brother of Lee Gon’s grandfather, is a powerful figure who seeks to rule both universes. He uses the Gate to his advantage and becomes the primary antagonist of the series.

Themes:

• Parallel Universes and Destiny: The drama explores the concept of fate, destiny and the interconnectedness of different realities.
• Love and Sacrifice; The series delves into the complexities of love, loyalty and the sacrifieces people make for those they care about.
• Power and Corruption\; The drama touches on themes of power, corruption and the consequences of unchecked ambition.