KDMEO Episode 48 - Sageuk Special: Tree with Deep Roots ( ) & Moon Embracing the Sun ( )

Published: Aug. 23, 2017, 4 a.m.

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This week, Judy and Linda examine the sageuk framework by watching "Tree with Deep Roots" (\\ubfcc\\ub9ac\\uae4a\\uc740 \\ub098\\ubb34) and "Moon Embracing the Sun" (\\ud574\\ub97c \\ud488\\uc740 \\ub2ec).\\xa0

"Tree with Deep Roots" is a 2011 SBS drama, starring Jang Hyuk, Song JoongKi, Han SukKyu, Shin SeKyung and Jo JinWoong. This is a straightforward sageuk about a revered historical figure. We take a quick look at the early Joseon kings (19:17) and why King Sejong deserves the title, "Great King" (37:24).

"Moon Embracing the Sun" is a 2012 MBC drama, starring Kim SooHyun, Han GaIn and Jung IlWoo. This is set in a fictional version of Joseon, and focuses more on the prophecy entwining the three main characters into a love triangle. We talked about the examinations that noblemen took to become government officials (1:01:40).\\xa0

Some Korean terms:

\\uc0ac\\uadf9: [sa-geuk] historical fiction.

\\ub300\\uc655: [deh-wang] title "great king".\\xa0

\\uc138\\uc885\\ub300\\uc655: [seh-jong-deh-wang] "The Great King Sejong"; fourth king of Joseon; click here to read his Wikipedia article.

\\ud0dc\\uc885: [teh-jong] King Taejong; third king of Joseon; click\\xa0here\\xa0to read his Wikipedia article.

\\uc0c1\\uc655: [sang-wang] title given to kings who have abdicated.

\\uadfc\\uc815\\uc804: [geun-jung-jun] the main courtyard of Kyungbok Palace, where they held ceremonies; click\\xa0here\\xa0to see photos.

\\uc2e0\\ud558: [shin-ha] subject; follower.

\\uad11\\uac1c\\ud1a0\\ub300\\uc655: [gwang-geh-to-deh-wang] "The Great King Gwanggaeto"; click\\xa0here\\xa0to read his Wikipedia article.

\\ubb38\\ubb34\\ub300\\uc655: [moon-moo-deh-wang] "The Great King Munmu"; click\\xa0here\\xa0to read his Wikipedia article.

\\ud55c\\uae00: [han-geul] Korean written language.

\\uad81\\ub140: [goong-nyuh] "lady of the palace"; not to be confused with noblewomen.

\\uacfc\\uac70\\uc81c: [gwa-guh-jeh] system of picking government officials via examinations.

\\uc880 \\ubaa8\\uc790\\ub780 \\uc560: [jom-mo-ja-ran-eh] "someone who\'s not all there".

\\uc138\\uc790: [seh-ja] Crown Prince.

\\ud1a0\\ub07c: [to-kki] rabbit.

\\ubd80\\uc5c9\\uc774: [boo-ung-ee] owl.

\\uc804\\ub77c\\ub3c4: [jun-la-do] Jeolla province, located in the southwest of Korea.

Next week, we are talking about Korean dramas we\'ve missed over the first year of our podcast! Tune in to find out what we watched!

Audio clips:

Lee ByungWoo - "Banjeong\'s Sounds of Drumming" from "The King and the Clown" soundtrack

John Williams \\u2013 \\u201cHome Alone Main Title" from "Home Alone"

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