Don't be childish and rude. How can I ensure I’m planning an intentional life as a senior in high school? How do I maintain a minimalist wedding despite a large guest list? From episode 1 to the episode 51. The other Empress had too long of a stay IMO and to do this again is a huge "let down", ..not what I want to see anyway. SN went against Bayan thinking " Everything I'm doing is for you" All of the characters are very dynamic. Depicts the loves and battles of Empress Ki who exercises her influence in the Yuan Dynasty. Ta Hwan just needs to grow up. How did you develop your beliefs independent of the influence of others’ beliefs? When one feels stressed over the nostalgic items they hold onto, it’s time to let go.”. TH & SN shippers please take your win with dignity not arrogance. If these are the criteria for true love, then there must be many fake lovers in this world. What consumes most of the budget for a wedding? phantom Mar 09 2014 5:03 am SiningTadhana Feb 11 2015 8:25 pm I don't see why it couldn't happen since this is no longer close to the historical Empress Ki. I am a Filipino but I am one of the many huge fans of Ha Ji Won. Also, the Empress Dowager is a big part of this story and she should be in the first lineup. great actress in an another great drama we have here.. jury Oct 24 2013 11:19 pm Crony capitalism, however, is ruining our environment and depleting our resources.”, “If minimalism is a product, then I ain’t buying it.”, “If minimalism is about nothing more than counting your stuff, then I lost from the start.”. this drama really depressing so much.....can't bear ..death of danashiri.....and then death of wang yoo But too sad that he needs to die in the hands of Ta hwan. After Secret Garden, I believed that just only Ha Ji Won can perform flexible both man and woman characters. The ending is not really that bad at all. How do I live what I believe is my best life despite the criticism of others? TH was obsessed with SN. How do you deal with the collisions with the values and beliefs of the non-minimalists in your life? For those who would like to watch some other great Korean sagueks here is a list of really good ones, 1.The Great Queen Sundeok What is one unexpected result you realized after adopting minimalism? How do I minimize my friends to the few that actually add value to my life without offending anyone? The most important thing that we should remain is it is not true story. How do I create a minimalist celebration ceremony rather than a traditional wedding? How do I create demand for my new creation? And yeah, the casts acting are so good that I don't want to stop watching them! mwahaha! Majken Oct 21 2013 8:54 am maria ona arellano Feb 15 2021 1:28 am The double standard. As an introvert, how do you meet the demands of a passion that requires an extroverted personality? The script is beautifully written. Great performance from the "Golden Stallion". what i know is the role of actor Ji chang wook actually offered to jang geun suk but he turn down this role ...my hope to watch JKS and HJW on screen again not comes true T.T Hope one day they get reunite again in a movie or drama...they look good together ...good chemistry ^^. What advice do you have for someone considering which mortgage term is most appropriate for them? Nobody is really forcing anyone to continue watching it. Oh man, only 3 more episodes to go and I don't know if my hair is thick enough to survive through the gruesome treatment. He seems to have better traits than Ta Hwan, and Ta Hwan is very whiny. Where do you draw the line between spending more money for higher quality goods and getting sucked into consumerism? Can hormonal birth control negatively affect testosterone levels in females? What are some warning signs of hormone imbalance? I really respect that the main female is strong and smart so its a big plus for me. in my opinion and it just didnt do it for me. If you can’t donate, recycle. The production, the actors, the ost are all great, will give you a roller-coaster ride. Off course I have mine too. “Sometimes you must give up to move up.” —Ken Coleman, “No one is sitting around just contemplating how they can help you find your dream job.” —Ken Coleman, “If you truly want to succeed, stop competing and start contributing.” —Ken Coleman, “Aspire to be the best version of yourself.” —Joshua Fields Millburn, “Adding value begets value.” —Ryan Nicodemus, “Practice doesn’t pay well, but it always ages well.” —Ken Coleman, “Ask not what you can get—ask what you can give.” —Joshua Fields Millburn, “Contributing to someone’s life is the best way to get their attention.” —Ryan Nicodemus. • Baek Jin-Hee (Danashri) So drop dead beautiful, jealous and conniving that you really believe she is what she plays. How do we transform vacant malls into a community commodity? Did she worry about his love at all? Even Ost of this drama is amazing.... T___T. His character Emperor Ta Hwan has a bad side and good side. 60 episodes of sageuk? How do you reconcile yourself with your inadequacies as a minimalist? dont worry guys.. there is another drama serries.. they come out soon... tittle AFTER 650 YEARS of empress ki!! How did you address the risks involved in deciding to leave your careers in the corporate world? We are many here in the boarding house and we are one in saying that it is the best korean historical drama we have watched. I don't know how old you are but I am old enough to know Love is not black & white. Not to mention that Wang Yoo has done so much to protect her, and his people. IMO, this is is the BEST drama to watch right now. Why are all the shippers getting so aggressive voicing out their dissatisfaction and hatred towards the character? I am following her dramas and movies. As an introvert, how do I develop connections with others? SN-TH_RocksnRules Mar 03 2014 4:42 pm How do I further minimize the essentials in my life when I feel like I’m always overbooked and I can’t catch my breath? I cried so hard when they died. How do I balance being a minimalist with my desire to own a full wardrobe of nice clothing? @guest, I think there would be no shipping war for SN-TT because there's no way their loveline would happen in the drama. How long have you been on the Empress Ki Soompi Forum because there was many harsh things said about JJM. Anon-1 Jul 09 2017 11:36 am Its so hard to transform from a boy to a girl, and a slave to an empress. The Empress had not only targeted SN but other concubines as well. Can't you guys just broadcast it Mon-Fri or something?? "In the next life ... in the next life ... all the grace I have received from you I would do the best to pay it." it was great movie, i just don't like it but i really LOVE it. In SN's mind she feels she has to do something to stop ET to avenge their deaths. I know in American TV shows you have advertisers but they have no I mean no influence on the TV show. Dawn Jan 31 2014 4:27 pm I don’t know, I feel the need to defend him. I agree with Meme, the writers did mess epi 47 up by letting Maha die. Although I do wish that Wangyu fell for Bisu and became happy at least...because I also believe that he deserves happiness, He was such a good person. Of course the drama is not perfect and some details desturbed me but the feelings I had while watching it, I can t describe them ! How do we avoid assuming an air of superiority over others who have not adopted minimalism? I think what Davia was trying to say is you guys seem to over-react negatively whenever anyone gives approval, admiration, compliments, or applauds JCW portrayal of TH -the Emperor. “A meaningful life exists at the confluence of one’s values and actions.” —Joshua Fields Millburn, “The well-lived life is a value-driven life.” —Ryan Nicodemus, “If life has a purpose, it involves suffering and problem-solving.” —Joshua Fields Millburn, “If we live overwhelming lives, it doesn’t take much for us to feel like we’ve lost control.” —Ryan Nicodemus. What are some alternatives to plastic storage? What is the difference between a community and a tribe? The way he has the feelings of cyng and keeps it in to himself! She became a cold-hearted woman, even towards Wang Yoo, the man she loved. That actually did not happen. Anso Nov 27 2013 6:33 am cleo Feb 08 2015 4:29 am ian Sep 30 2013 9:24 am To show how he loves SN deeply, TH has to attack Goryeo (SN home country) behind her to prove it. rainruma Jul 29 2014 11:58 am This is how you fight for the throne, Gunn Feb 03 2014 12:09 pm (Keep in mind that emperors did rule but the important seats around them could turn on them if they made a wrong move). Possible There are many issues Yuan has to deal with as a dynasty and there are many other current characters (WY, Tal Tal, Banyan, Eunuch Bang) whom the writers could work around with to create something refreshing (as CICI has said), something beyond the emperor's love life. “Some of the worst experiences in my life are some of the best experiences in my life.”, “Sharing our pain with our partner is a hallmark of love, but we mustn’t batter our loved ones with our suffering.”, “Baggage weighs us down only when we refuse to set it down.”, “Before we let go, we must first loosen our grip.”, “Even the best excuse is still an excuse.”, “It’s hard to stay a victim when we go out of our way to contribute beyond ourselves in a meaningful way.”, “If I’m living just for myself, then I’m not really living at all.”. “We all have a general lack of self-awareness when it comes to self-awareness.” —Eric Weinstein, “We must question what we hold close, otherwise we cling to everything.” —Joshua Fields Millburn, “We live happier lives when we fulfill our own expectations rather than others’ expectations.” —Ryan Nicodemus. How can the script writers write a story about a woman who tried to invade her home country of Goryeo? “Synthetic solutions lead to unnatural results.” —Joshua Fields Millburn. I suppose that of "behind every great man there is a great woman" ... Hoping for a justified and beautiful ending. I hate what they did to Wang Yoo. Davia Feb 28 2014 2:48 pm How many times do we have to see an Empress doing the same thing and also Wang Yu be naive & brought back to spend more time in Yuan? Our sincere thanks to all the folks at the Harmony Gold in L.A. for graciously hosting us and for helping us capture this podcast episode. All are great actors., but im not satisfied that SN loved the emperor? Good day! When she decided to commit to Wang Yu the first time she thought of the emperor but she had not fallen for him yet at that moment in time. “We don’t value the right things because we opt for anything.” —Joshua Fields Millburn, “If you’re not paying for the product, you’re likely the product.” —Joshua Fields Millburn, “Love people and use things because the opposite never works.” —The Minimalists, “There’s no such thing as toxic love.” —Ryan Nicodemus. yes you read right PREGNANT i am still convince that WY & SY will end up together, i just can't wait to see how the writers are going to spin this around, SY having children for two different men . Undeniably one of the best saeguk dramas of all time! What should I do with all my camping gear that I feel is overwhelming me? How do I determine whether or not to keep a car that’s functional, but not ideal? That started episode 24 or 25. What make me happy with the writer for this past 10 episodes is he/she make a great tal tal character. How do you prioritize your time to accommodate all your passions? No series could ever compare to this one! Everything a King should be. When she saw her brother... my heart did hurt so much... her face.. wow! Charlie Ravena Mar 25 2015 11:15 am Any indication that SN was in deeply, is during episode 43, when the Emperor begins to ignore her, she’s hurt and upset. They validated how I've been feeling & what I've been seeing lately as I watched this drama. Political Intrigue was first and foremost and romance was secondary. Wassahh! So, Byul, SN, ED, ET, WY, TT, EB are only side shows. @MeMe My guess is tt the fans are upset at SN cos of jealousies, SN got all the rough ups from TH and not them They want to take over from SN for that scene !!! And that’s usually within the why.”, Ryan on resetting one’s life: “Pick one thing to focus on, and then actually put in the work.”, Joshua on places for quiet reflection: “The LACMA.”, Joshua on places for quiet reflection: “There’s going to be a lot of sediment before you find gold.”, Ryan on places for quiet reflection: “My own mind.”, Ryan on what drives him: “All of the work I do is a net positive.”, Joshua on what drives him: “Improving and contributing.”. The only disappointment was how it ended. Are you a critic? The twist on the movie is also a great, unique and thrilled. WY wanted Yuan to stop oppressing his people. wangyang fan forever Jun 21 2015 9:59 pm How do you find the strength to keep pushing when it all starts breaking down? Who played the role of Feisu? And ta hwan/togon in history is not a weak emperor! well, ha ji won is my fav korean actress and this drama once again give me a reason to love her more. How do I take responsibility for my health without obsessing over it? The King she respected. So great to see more of the actors here!!! I like this movie very much. I decided to comment because this bothers me. @SN-TH RockNRules Hell fvcking Yess Oct 06 2018 4:18 am How do I ensure I maintain a minimalist mindset throughout my day? wow yu in young is yeom bang su. Off course it would have been a bit different, you should have made maybe a 1,5 hour finale to make the ending complete. In fact, you've just downgraded us from being a cat to being an animal!. Then I got to fall head over heels with tahwan and of course the actor behin tahwan's character (JCW). How do I reconcile many of the traditional goals I grew up with—corporate career, marriage, children, home ownership, etc.—with the tenets of minimalism I now follow? SMH. How do I let go of friendships that are no longer adding value to my life? It was because of him the Yuan/Mongolian Dynasty ended. What media most effectively adds value to people’s lives? Funny to see people fight who's seun nyang gonna end up with, coz this is saeguk drama, most of saeguk is written base on history line, and base on history Seun Nyang will be Ta Hwan's concubine and be the empress. And the ending was so sad. HJW, fighting! No side is the victim in this shipping war so don't present yourself as the victim because I have seen how harsh both sides can be. Coleman, “What would you be willing to do if it cost you everything?” —T.K. gg Sep 30 2013 7:04 pm I was seriously disappointed. The location shoots from China were incredible and beautiful. He's so desperate and loving towards Nyang. (Jin Lee-Han yes!). She is a kind of amazing woman, This Drama made me cry. I want to see SN with her husband not needy child. Watch-out SN, I'll snatch that Emperor! He was the person who knew her most. MeMe Jan 18 2014 1:52 pm @comadd How do I maintain happiness without becoming complacent? Why is being emotional stigmatized while so many of us desire to feel good? I personally believe all the tragedies she suffered was meant to happen in order for fate to take place. I can admit I have been involved in a few but I no longer engage in them. Davia May 25 2014 11:45 am Is this Empress Ki even worth respecting??? Take responsibility for their part in this shipping war. He doesn't even know of your existence. That is all I was saying. What do you do when you’ve gotten rid of something that was of value to a family member? The ending was okay I guess. Well I thought I would say how I really appreciate the series. When will the writers let it be known to SN, WY, and Byul/Maha who Byul/Maha real parents are. I really like the part when togon save sungnyang in danger, that was ep 33-34 i think.. I thought this was a fairly good drama. Love this drama. MeMe May 01 2014 1:52 pm OMG! Maha's death is another poor writing on those producers part for what ever stupid reasons they have, it truly shows a bit of these people characters. Why do we try to use possessions to validate ourselves? A must watch for all ha-ji-won worshipers and fans of historical themed dramas. Audition maybe? The Iron Empress, Kim Syu Roo ( The Iron King), Warrior Baek Dong Su, and Emperor of the Sea and are pretty good also but maybe too much makjong for some watchers. How do I declutter, de-stress, and live a more meaningful life as a 12 year-old, especially at school? Empress Ki is the great. Davia Feb 23 2014 11:55 pm REALLY THE NONSENSE THEY CAN WRITE ONLINE NEVER CEASE TO SHOCK ME. The ship wars on American TV shows are sometimes brutal and can become personal. They must be have TVOD to watch SBS's content. Best drama ever.well done to everybody who works on this lovely drama. krokzzz Jan 09 2014 4:20 pm Some parts are really sad and this is the reason why I have a hard time to decide if I watch it again. I mean seriously why does SN have to do all the work. This is such a well rounded written drama performed by all amazing actors. Why is it so difficult to determine what’s healthy? BUT..with that, said there WAS an Empress "Ki during this time and that is what THIS drama is about. i apologize for the lack of better words. Kristine Jan 19 2014 12:23 pm How can I spend time out and about with my friends without spending an inordinate amount of money? “Sometimes it takes a breakdown to experience a breakthrough.” —Joshua Fields Millburn, “Keep track of how many times you get up, not how many times you fall.” —Ryan Nicodemus. rskdrama Apr 02 2014 8:08 am Who you telling coming from American TV it was different to see how they do romantic scenes. when i look back at this drama, i could honestly say that the drama went to hell since she entered the palace to exact her "REVENGE". @Korra: is it? Even the politics part is so interesting. Are we preparing needlessly for problems that won’t exist? Byul had more guts TH ever had. By the way, good to find out that there is another "Guest" in this thread. @ CICI, MeMe, T2, WY&SLLOVE, lili41, Song – all well said All We Have to Do Is Be the Person We Say We Are, Minimalim: Class, Festishes, and the Fate of the Planet, 40 Reasons to Avoid Shopping on Black Friday, It’s Almost Impossible to Sell the Future, Malcom Fontier—The Getaway (Discontinued), National Association of Professional Organizers, When Goals Are Important, and When They Are Not, Fight Club’s Tyler Durden Is a Minimalist, A Few Book Recommendations from The Minimalists, The Things We Are Prepared to Walk Away From, Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things, The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion, I Got Rid of 2,000 Books and Started Reading More. I will this the writers are showing Empress Ki in a better light because the Empress Ki in history was not nice. He had to fight, and Ji Chang Wook portrayed this physical, mental and emotional fight so well in every scene of the 51 episodes. Lu Yuan (Sun Honglei) has worked his entire life with only one goal in mind, becoming a celebrity chef in America. (And to think he refuse the role twice...) I can go on pages about how great he was here, but there's other things about the drama. What did wangyu deserve to be killed by a boy being jealous of him because he (wang yu) likes a woman that he does.. i hate ta wan more as the story goes on.. he complains 24 7.. he even wanted wang yu dead or wants him to go back to koryo so he get have seung nyang all to himself. I'm curious how will the story go on, but I just can't stand her. However, having said that, the series is a cultural eye-opener for anyone like myself who is steeped in western drama and history only. Do hormones work in conjunction with one another? Joo Jin-Mo, Ji Chang-Wook....great work..love them //]]>, //