Spoiler alert! Those who have yet to see this KDrama, please stop reading now.
Moving On
As with everyone else, I cannot move on after watching the season finale. I am happy though that everyone got their happy ending.
Lee Gon and Tae Eul who cannot marry each other under any circumstance, lived the life of a happy couple, one weekend at a time. Though we want the couple to tie the knot as the grand reveal, the writer's decision to have them off together in different eras each weekend is a beautiful option. For that, I am not complaining. Better than them not being together at all, forever.
Here's my take on what happened to the rest of the major and minor characters that I have learned to love. I cheered them on from the start and I am glad that they got the exposure (and closure) they deserve in the last episode.
No More Nightmares for Shinjae
Happy that Hyeon Min (Shinjae) from Corea no longer has to bear with nightmares that torment him all through childhood and adulthood, leaving him a miserable person, on top of the fact that he is secretly in love with Tae Eul, but can never be loved by her. If there's anyone in this drama that deserves a happier ending, it is Shinjae aka Hyeon Min.
Secret Affair in the Palace
So, I was right! Jo Yeong has a crush on the social media girl Seung Ah, as his counterpart Eunsob is in love with Nari. Jo Yeong having this discreet affair with Seung Ah in the palace is the cutest thing ever. 
Quite saddening though that he will never get to be reunited with Eunsob. It's kind of bittersweet for him to have the memories, while Eunsob never had any. It's cute though that Jo Yeong's siblings were named after Eunsob's. Awww, the guy must be missing his counterpart terribly, more than he would dare admit.
The Caring Ok-Nam
It was never revealed what really happened to Ok-nam apart from that little story of her travel to Corea before the Great Korean war broke. The last episode didn't show much what had become of her, but it's nice to note that she knows this little secret of Lee Gon. And no matter he is not telling her the truth, Ok-nam knows what's going on. I think in some ways, it's sad and happy at the same time, like what Lee Gon said in the previous episode, "You must be very lonely to have this secret all by yourself." Awww, my heart breaks for her.
Come on over to Facebook, Mamangnim, and let's gossip about your ward freely. Hahaha.
Chief Park's Solitude
So now we all know why Chief Park keeps saying he needs to go and meet his "loneliness" or "solitude" or "sadness" from time to time. We get to witness how the good captain kept his word to an offender, to take care of the young offender's grandma and little sister. It doesn't make sense though that the chief had to sneak behind the missus. It was for a good cause sure, but he probably didn't know that the wife will find out eventually. Next time, don't use the credit card. Meh.
So nice of Mrs. Park too to accept this little secret of the husband without much drama. Happy for them both.
The Fabulous Prime Minister Seo Ryung
Sorry folks, but I laughed my ass out seeing the ever-ambitious and domineering Prime Minister Seo Ryung in prison. Fashionista no more, we see her in prison garb. But come on, whatever outfit our elegant Prime Minister dons make her look even more ravishing. Anyway, so that's what become of her when the parallel universe was altered after Lee Lim died. Shows that no matter what, she's one greedy corrupt to the bones woman. And to think that her ever-loyal assistant is now the warden. Love her or hate her, she maintained her strong presence up until the end.
A Better Life for Luna
I am happy that Luna also became a law enforcer and that Seo Ryung's mom raised her to be a good daughter. Why did Prime Minister turn out bad? Ah, the old adage that parents may do their best to give the best to their children, yet evil children will always turn evil because they were born that way. I'm not sure. But I am glad Luna and Hyeong Min look like they have a future together. At least in the parallel universe, Shinjae's dream to be with Tae-Eul became a reality. Yay!
I love the way that the writers salvaged what seemed to be a mind-boggling storyline in the first few episodes. It was confusing at first. But the final episode laid out everything beautifully.
Everyone got their dose of happy endings, and who am I to disagree?
Wait, aren't we gonna see more of Jang-mi?
Photo credits:
https://www.hellokpop.com/featured/the-king-eternal-monarch-episode-16-recap/
https://www.netflix.com/title/81260283
https://www.soompi.com/article/1406447wpp/the-king-eternal-monarch-ends-on-solid-ratings-for-finale
https://data.ibtimes.sg
https://goggler.my/7-questions-from-the-king-eternal-monarch-that-still-need-answering/
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