The conflict with Japanese invaders reaches a brutal peak in this final part of Mr. Sunshine. Join me as go through the devastating consequences, unlikely alliances, and heartbreaking sacrifices. This episode is packed with personal reflections, gut-wrenching goodbyes, and the enduring fight for Joseon's future.
The fight against Japanese invaders intensifies, with Aesin's grandfather rallying support. In this episode, we dive back into Mr. Sunshine. Eugene trains the royal army amidst escalating tension with Wanik, and a young freedom fighter shows his defiance. The episode is packed with grappling emotions, political maneuvering, and tested loyalties.
Aesin is this close to shooting Eugene. In this episode, I recap Mr. Sunshine episodes 13-16, where secret seaside trips last for days, political intrigue reaches a fever pitch, and loyalty is constantly tested. Eugene's investigating a murder that hits close to home, Dongmae's framed and fighting for his life, and Hui-seong is still effortlessly charming while navigating a messy engagement. We've got forged signatures, forced alliances, heart-wrenching goodbyes, and a noblewoman defying societal norms for love.
Aesin’s got men risking life, limb, and national security for her, and honestly, it’s goals. In this episode, I recap Mr. Sunshine episodes 9–12 where breakups turn into spy games, flirty threats happen mid-kidnapping, and the entire cast seems one emotional revelation away from either kissing or stabbing each other. Eugene’s trying (and failing) to quit her, Dongmae’s collecting grudges like Pokémon, and Hui-seong is somehow the most charming man alive. We’ve got palanquin drama, rickshaw assassinations, stolen gold, opium-withdrawal interrogations, rooftop chases, and a petty tram-ticket monopoly just for romance.
No one in this show is okay.
Everyone’s in love with Aesin and it’s a problem. In this episode, I recap Mr. Sunshine episodes 5–8, where things get way more chaotic, horny, and political. Eugene’s thirst turns into full-on emotional damage, Dongmae catches feelings and bullets, and Hui-seong keeps smiling through the mess. We’ve got palanquin chases, imperial slush funds, misplaced rifles, and one deeply unqualified girlboss geisha on the run.
Also: everyone in this show needs therapy. Including me.
They tried to kill Eugene, but now he's back to exact his revenge.
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Sunjae decides he's willing to put his life on the line for a woman he doesn't think he knows. Will he have to?
Sol witnesses the death of Sunjae and it changes the course of her life forever.
The gang goes to Danpo-ri and it seems like the future is about to change.
Now that she's run out of chances to fix the past, Sol tells Sunjae and Taesung the truth about what’s been going on and her going back in time, but will they believe her?
Sol seems to have fixed everything she needed to in the past, will it translate to the present?
Sol is now not only the romantic target of two boys in high school, but now finds herself at the center of a serial killer's attention.
Sol stays in the past and Sun-jae finally tells her how he feels and Tae Sung asks her out. Too bad she's not around for either of those.
Sol is a paraplegic woman who is a fan of the boy band Eclipse. The band's lead singer, Sun-jae, makes Sol want to live again after she hears him on the radio. Sol goes to Eclipse's first concert in five years, but she misses it because she is late. She meets Sun-jae after the concert and he gives her his umbrella and she gives him a jar of sweets. Sun-jae attempts suicide by jumping from a hotel balcony into a pool. Sol rushes to the hospital in her manual wheelchair to see him.
I spend so much time talking about my trip to Korea. Skip to the end if you just want to hear which show I'm doing next.
Gu-won returns, but there is still the matter of who will become chairperson of Mirae now that murder brother is gone.
Do-hee is living her most Bella from Twilight life as Gu-won takes care of her from afar. Murder Brother’s body is yet to be found.
While Gu-won and Do-hee relish in their relationship bliss, murder brother progressively loses his grip on his composure and everyone starts turning against him. What will this cornered animal do under the pressure?
