Drama Digest
Mr. Queen: The Bamboo Forest is a spin-off series that came on the television screens from the 13th of February, 2021, to the 14th of February, 2021. With over two episodes, each segment spreads across thirty minutes. Headed under the direction of Jang Yang Ho and written for the screen by Choi Ah II, Mr. Queen: The Bamboo Forest is a gift from the staff to the supportive fans.
The Feel-Good Part
The production team did some epic fan service to their viewers by giving a short glimpse and coming to the story. Hopefully, the audience who were not over with the ending availed some resolution over their grief. Moreover, the romance in the plot rushed the heartbeats once again for the last time.
The Disappointing Factor
Fans are in a puddle of disappointment over this side release, afraid that it will taint the success of the original series. Many are still swimming in the pool of anger over the ending, which made less sense. And was offensive to some.
In-Depth Analysis
The story opens with the characters of Kim So Yong and Kim Cheol Jong. It talks about the first meeting of the two and the feelings felt when they came across each other. The script of Mr. Queen: The Bamboo Forest adds to the ending of the original drama that many found unfavorable.
Star Power
Shin Hye Sun as Kim So Yung and Kim Jung Hyun as King Cheol Jung perform the primary roles. The rest of the cast includes Seol In Ah as Jo Hwa Jin, Na In Woo as Kim Byung In, Yoo Young Jae as Kim Hwan, Cha Chung Hwa as Court Lady Choi, Chae Seo Eun as Hong Yeon, Lee Jae Won as Hong Byul Gam, Yoo Min Kyu Prince Yeonpyeong, Kim In Kwon as Man Bok, Jeon Bae Soo as Kim Moon Geun, Kim Tae Woo as Kim Jwa Geun, Bae Jong Ok as Grand Queen Dowager Sunwon, and Lee Tae Geom.
Overall Opinion
If you are heartbroken over the conclusion of Mr. Queen that finished its airing on the 14th of February, 2021, it becomes a must-watch. Since consisting only two episodes, it can also be binged as a standalone series if one enjoys romance and period drama.
