"The King: Eternal Monarch" Recap: The Burning Scars
Eun-sup is on his recovery after he got injured as he protected King Gon during their encounter with Lee Rim. He met Myung-Ah, who he called Na Ri - he slipped his words thinking of Na Ri from Korea.
King Gon headed to the security agency to put on alert as he was trying to look for Luna. To his surprise, he found Tae Eul in danger. He instructed all men to prepare to rescue her. He also confirmed that the woman in the video is Tae Eul, the way she ponytails her hair.
Lady Ok-Nam found the culprit who took Tae Eul's ID in her room. However, the lady servant took her own life after Lady Ok-Nam confronted her. She advised the royal guard to keep the woman alive for interrogation.
The Republic of Korea
Minister Koo bought a milk tea in Na Ri's shop. Jo Yeong arrived and saw her. He is convinced that it's the minister from Corea. He went after her using Na Ri's car. He drove his car in front of Koo's car and faced her again. He questions her about her presence in the republic. Koo pretended to be someone else.
A car appears behind Yeong and shoots him, and Koo found a way to escape from him. Shin Jae arrived just in time to rescue her.
In the hotel, Shin Jae managed to ask Yeong how he holds great loyalty to King Gon. Yeong shared his story about growing up with King Gon and becoming his protector since he was four.
The Kingdom of Corea
King Gon arrived and saved Tae Eul from Lee Rim's men. She cried as King Gon embraced her, signaling his protection from danger. She fainted afterward.
King Gon brought Tae Eul to the palace and placed her in his room as treated by the palace doctor. Lady Ok-Nam felt nervous thinking of King Gon's safety.
Tae Eul woke up after being treated. She felt embarrassed about how she looks so messed up with all the bandage. King Gon assured her that she looks beautiful, as always.
The Republic of Korea
Luna is roaming around the city and using Tae Eul's phone. She is calm and checks any references of Tae Eul's pictures and messages to use. Her hair is similar to Tae Eul, but she still wears all black clothes with a black leather jacket.
She went to Lee Rim's office and took a lot of money to use while starting life in Korea.
Shin Jae looks for Tae Eul, but she never answers his call. Team leader Park informed them that Tae Eul took a leave of absence for 21 days. Everyone was surprised about it.
The Kingdom of Corea
King Gon wore his naval uniform while cooking a meal for Tae Eul. The kitchen staff stayed outside the kitchen, anxious seeing their King cooking without their help.
After their meal, they visited Eun-sup in the hospital. Eun-sup was ecstatic to see Tae Eul after a long time.
King Gon and Tae Eul visited the warehouse, where she was held captive. They searched for any clues that they will get to find Lee Rim.
Later that night, King Gon brought Tae Eul to the church where his parents got married. They both share their parents' stories and the life they have now. King Gon asked the priest to take a picture of him and Tae Eul.
Time stopped again. King Gon shed tears, knowing how dangerous Tae Eul's life is and their love to endure all the trials.
King Gon felt the burning scars in his right shoulder. Tae Eul saw it, and they assumed that it's the effect of crossing the parallel worlds during lightning and thunder.
The Republic of Korea
Lee Rim returned to Korea and bumped into Shin Jae on his way to his house. He saw a cigarette stick on his floor. As he checked the video, Luna took money from him.
Song Jung Hye is the counterpart of King Gon's mother in Korea. Lee Rim held her captive to use against him in the future. She tried to escape and made several attempts to take her own life, but Lee Rim ensured to keep her alive.
The Kingdom of Corea
Minister Koo returned to the Corea and learned about the king as he announced a future queen to his guards. She rushed to see him at the palace. As they discuss their matters, the thunder strikes and a burning scar appear on Minister Koo's lower neck. King Gon was shocked to see the scar on Koo's body.
Lady Ok-Nam invited Tae Eul for tea, and she asked her questions about the history of the 1950s. Tae Eul was hesitant to answer, which would expose her identity.
