"The King: Eternal Monarch" Recap: King Gon Protects His Queen

Lee Rim has captured Luna. He offers her the life of Jung Tae Eul in the Republic of Korea. Luna, struggling to live a life of her own, is attracted to the offer.

The royal palace was on high alert and made preparations for the funeral of Prince Buyeong. King Gon is in anguish while presenting the funeral ceremonies of his uncle. Prince Buyeong stood as his second father after he was orphaned at a young age. He protected the royal palace and ensured to guide King Gon as he grew up. It was a big shock to Lady Ok-Na that she lost her strength and needed to rest after the rites. 

Minister Koo received the evidence of pictures showing Lee Rim is alive, and the incident in the city with King Gon is true.

Republic of Korea

Jung Tae Eul is busy tracing all the people connected to Lee Rim. Shin Jae is interested in gathering and solving puzzles as this would lead the answer to his existence in the current world he is in. They are now after Song Jeong Hye, the woman that will lead them to Lee Rim. She is the wife and mother of King Gon in the world of Korea. King Gon's existence in Korea ended at the age of 7 years old as Lee Rim killed the boy to stop it.

The Kingdom of Corea

The eldest son of Buyeong has been dethroned from his succession of his father's place. He is set to leave the country after the funeral service. 

Meanwhile, Luna is ready to leave Corea and prepares to carry a life she wanted to experience. 

Minister Koo published articles related to Lee Rim's existence and dishonesty of the palace in hiding the information from the public.

Republic of Korea

Shin Jae is tailed and attacked by Lee Rim's men. They handed him a phone that will be used for receiving calls from Lee Rim. Tae Eul is shocked to see all the blood in her friend's arm. They plan to wait for Lee Rim's call, and both face him when the time comes.

The Kingdom of Corea

King Gon discovered that his uncle used to visit the "Eosu bookstore" located in Busan. He went to check with the men who work for Lee Rim, but they didn't share any information.

King Gon ordered to behead Kim Gi Hwan, one of the men who supported Lee Rim the night his father was murdered. He was captured in Korea and brought back to the kingdom. The law of execution surprised everyone since, for the past 62 years, the kingdom never ordered such a punishment, only King Gon made it happen. 

Republic of Korea

Tae Eul saw a familiar face, and as she approached it, it's Koo's existence in her world. 

Luna prepared herself to look like Tae Eul. She bought hair color and studied how she talks and behaves with her family. Lee Rim brought Luna to Korea to live Tae Eul's life. 

Tae Eul practiced a few kicks at her house. She felt the urge to drink and grab some water but was left unconscious. 

 The Kingdom of Corea

King Gon found the bookstore in the slum area of Busan, where Lee Rim's men hide. He ordered the royal guards to invade the place and kill anyone that comes out of the bookstore. He also discovered that Lee Rim is exchanging people with their counterparts in both parallel worlds. Now, his next mission is to save and protect Tae Eul.

Meanwhile, as Tae Eul woke up, she is held hostage by armed men in a remote place. The boy who plays a yoyo who claims to restore balance in both worlds came to her rescue. She then managed to overpower the gang and took a getaway car. She learned while driving that she is now in Corea. 

Tae Eul reached the city and found a phone booth. Struggling to walk and tired, she dialed King's number and asked for help from King Gon. As she hung up the phone, a big truck slammed the booth just in time for her to jump and save herself from death. She beat the driver as he tried to grab her. Tae Eul moved away and walked to the center of the road. She realized that a group of gangs is coming her way. She was feeling hopeless as she raised her gun, pointing to them. 

As she was about to succumb to hopelessness, the roaring sound of helicopters and police sirens gathered around to cover where she was standing. A loud sound of galloping horses came from behind. King Gon advances and orders his men to protect the woman in the center - she is the future queen of Corea.

King Gon and his men overpower all the gang members, and he runs towards Tae Eul. He hugs her tight as she cries in pain.