Since day one, they have captured the hearts of their viewers. Lee Min Ho and Woo Do Hwan's bromantic chemistry carries 'til the end of the drama.
Jo Yeong (played by Woo Do Hwan) chose to stay beside King Gon (Lee Min Ho) as they travel to the past. He wished to protect His Majesty on the night of the treason and the uncertainty of coming back to the present time alive.
Their soulmate-type synergy is worth watching and truly an eye-candy. But what makes them hit the hearts of the viewers?
Childhood Friendship
The King entrusted to Jo Yeong the title of the unbreakable sword at an early age. Lady Ok-Nam foresees the path that King Gon grew up to be an orphan and needs a loyal companion. She allowed Jo Yeong to be near the King even at the time of the funeral ceremony. Jo Yeong's father is also a good friend of the late King. Jo Yeong's confession that when he saw King Gon grieved the loss of his parents, he wanted him to have true happiness.
No one touches the King but only the chosen one
As King Gon grew up, it is forbidden to touch to the slightest skin of the King. Jo Yeong protects and watches him closely. Among the closest friends, Jo Yeong gets to check the King's body and checks any scratch on him in times of emergency. Jo Yeong is cold but sweet. King Gon would make a funny reaction when his bodyguard gets protective at times.
The Unbreakable Sword versus the future Queen of Corea
Jo Yeong is hesitant for the destiny of King Gon and Tae Eul's love story. He senses that danger and heartache will bring such a relationship to his dear King. He never smiled nor cared for Tae Eul in their first meeting. The time when the King got poisoned by Luna, Jo Yeong decided not to let Tae Eul enter King Gon's room at the clinic. King Gon had to request his bodyguard to allow him to stay and spend time with his queen at the hospital.
The Captain of the Ship
The intense scene when King Gon onboard the battleship and take charge with his men. Jo Yeong stayed beside the King in any situation he is. He requested him to stay indoors, and the King, with courage, stood outside the deck. They both look dashing with their navy captain suit. Jo Yeong took a selfie picture with King Gon and used it as his phone wallpaper.
King Gon's Playful Jokes to Jo Yeong
Jo Yeong always displays a cold and fierce look towards the King. Even if King Gon would playfully make jokes and answers his questions. He always chose to follow his sense of duty and one which let the King wear a bullet vest. The King declined and preferred not to follow his order. Any scene that King Gon would make a sarcastic statement. Jo Yeong uses intense eyes to move sideward.
Friendship and Loyalty Until The End
The last episode showed Jo Yeong's loyalty until the end of his Majesty. He went to the past and joined King Gon's fight on the night of the treason. In the axis realm, uncertainty is bound to happen, and nobody knew whether their fate remains the same, or it will change. Does the question arise if the young Gon will still be able to meet his unbreakable sword? To a destiny, they wish to change to save the parallel world.
BONUS: Their photo that was taken from their press con!
"The King: Eternal Monarch" finale episode will break or make our hearts, but we're here for it!
