As my research deepens, the greater the expansion of my new Roman Empire: Byeon Woo-seok as Ryu Shi-oh.
JTBCDrama literally confirmed via IG account that Ryu Shi-oh FELL IN LOVE with Tsetseg.
Much is said that he only wanted her by force, but Tsetseg was not Gang Nam-soon. He also didn't know about the power of women. So why would Shi-oh look at Tsetseg with anything other than coveting his power other than with affection? Why wouldn't he fall in love?
Tsetseg and Gang Nam-soon were not the same person. Tsetseg challenged him, she was bold and seemed not to feel uncomfortable around him. She listened to him and showed compassion for his sad life story.
And, I still make room to comment on Ryu Shi-oh's stance. When he was around anyone else, he always walked around with his hands in his pockets (which can be considered a disrespectful gesture in Korea). Even when he hit the Delivery Man, he had his hand in his pocket.
Beside Tsetseg, he always had his hands exposed. He treated her as an equal and even as a superior (he sleeps in her presence, proving that he had trust in her to guard him in such a vulnerable state).
I'm not trying to justify the character's actions, but it's unfair to treat everything as black/white. Ryu Shi-oh was a character that had several layers. He was a Psychopath (although I don't agree with the definition in JTBCDrama itself) and could fall in love with Tsetseg.
Jack Davenport and his ability to always be paired with a blonde who...
1° Friendzone:
2° He is killed by her:
3° He does some harm to her or vice versa:
🎥 The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant (2005), The Stolen (2017).
“He finds her fascinating. He’s always found her fascinating, but he is not foolish enough to tell her that. Especially not in this moment, when he is afraid of her.”
“My affections and wishes have not changed, but one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.”
🦋Analyzing the Elements present on the cover of The Prisoner's Throne, sequel to The Stolen Heir from Holly Black.
“The cover of The Prisoner’s Throne is this winter landscape with berries frozen in ice, a mysterious ring, and an alighting moth.”
Interview from Holly Black given to Cosmopolitan.
🦋Starting with Butterfly on the white version of The Prisoner's Throne cover.
🦋Diaethria anna or Anna's eighty-eight symbolizes "Abundance" and "Prosperity."
🦋On his wings, angel number 88 (angel numbers are messages from Spiritual Realm, providing guidance and information about our lives), the number of Karma (our actions and decisions directly impact our lives and the Universal Spiritual Laws of CAUSE and EFFECT).
🦋The dark cover of The Prisoner's Throne features a Southern Black White Butterfly (Melanargia ines), which means the opposite of "Anna 88."
🦋It means balance between two sides (Light and Darkness), new beginnings, transformation, duality etc.
🦋Winter means: sadness, heartbreak and loneliness, but it also symbolizes the end of many things. It could be the end of a relationship or the end of a character's struggles when looking to the future.
(The Court of Tooth, under the veil of eternal winter, is ruled by the Queen Wren).
🦋Anyway, the Tanzanite Ring.
🦋It's a stone for new beginnings. It symbolizes prosperity, good luck and optimism for a future full of happiness. An ENGAGEMENT RING (theory) to carry love through the ages.
“— [...] While you were gone today, I kept thinking about you and wanting to see you. I take this to mean that I like you. [...] Both love and friendship are new to me. This was never within my reach. But when I'm with you, friendship and love seem like good things. [...] Either way... stay by my side.”
Wallpaper NamRyo:
👩🏻❤️💋👨🏻 Tsetseg & Ryu Shi-oh.
📺 Kdrama: Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023).
🎶 Let The Light In, Lana Del Rey feat. Father John Misty.