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[Bonifide]

@ Linntan

I got the episodes downloaded just waiting for the subs. Your right though if it doesnt have no young idol it gets subbed extremely slow. Now i wish this show was on kbs because if it was it would be on there official site subbed. LOL.

Not really complaining just stating facts im really tempted to watch episode 3 n 4. When i mean extremely slow subs I mean that even viki doesnt havent subbed yet and most of the time their first.

Yeah im waiting patiently im not complaining about darksmurf just saying stuff in general. I just really hope the ratings are good in korea. So far its ranked 16th and 18th. Once The Moon that Embraces then Sun ends in like 3 weeks this show ratings should boost up.

Edited by Bonifide, 21 Feb 12 - 10:57 PM.

[Cubbhie]

Goodluck for subbing episode 3 and 4... Another great K-Drama.. King Gwanggaeto is soon to be finish, this is an alternative for it.

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[getawayfrom]

@ Linntan

I got the episodes downloaded just waiting for the subs. Your right though if it doesnt have no young idol it gets subbed extremely slow. Now i wish this show was on kbs because if it was it would be on there official site subbed. LOL.

Not really complaining just stating facts im really tempted to watch episode 3 n 4. When i mean extremely slow subs I mean that even viki doesnt havent subbed yet and most of the time their first.

yep, I've already finished downloading episode 3, 4 and just waiting for the subs too. I think it hasn't been sub because it hasn't been added yet. Once it's added to episode 1 and 2 there should be people subbing it. I just wish dramafever added this to their list as for viki it's just as slow and it's restricted so many people will not have excess to the videos. I still have high hope for DSS so waiting patiently and quietly is the way to go.

[annieb]

It’s quite refreshing to have a drama set in the Goryeo era after a number of seguek ones based on Joseon Dynasty. I read from some of the reviews on ep1-2 that some of the scenes were too obscene. But in that era, such things were common…

To set things right, this drama is definitely nowhere close to the popular drama - The Moon That Embraces the Sun - a family favorite. There are no young actors/actresses and idols to whet your appetite and no beautiful romantic scenes to make your imagination runs wild. Looking at the first 2 episodes, it’s clearly a serious historical drama that is meant to depict a country in turmoil, a slave-system society, rebellions, military power struggles, and external wars against Mongols. All these were against a backdrop of the widespread of Buddhism. I agree it’s heavy-going for some people especially if you want to relax yourself at the end of the day.

This setting of military regime during Goryeo era is probably similar to the China’s Three Kingdoms era of Cao Cao, Lui Bei and Sun Quan. Thus, it arouses my curiosity. There is very little information on the story plot and characters. I tried to read up from various historical sources and this is what I gathered. Hope it will give you a better understanding of the drama and to maybe to watch it. (*credits to wikipedia, baidu)

I’m looking forward to the see the military strategies and campaigns and how the various characters developed in such a society. Hopefully, it won’t disappoint me.

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[Part 1] – I will post Part 2 soon

1. Gim Jun / Mu Sang sunim (? - 1268)
The story started off with Gim Jun being a monk in Chung Yeong Temple. Due to a monk rebellion, he was arrested by Do Bang (private army unit under Choe Chung Heon) with the rest of the monks. These monks were sent to the Interrogation Hall where his real identity was revealed. His father was a slave from Choe Chung Heon’s family and was one of the masterminds behind the Manjeok's mutiny. This made him a slave too in Choe U’s family. He slowly made his way up from a slave to an official and eventually become Choe U’s the trusted aide. In 1258, he overthrew Choe Ui and became the leader of the military regime between 1258-1268.

2. Choe Chung Heon (1149-1219)
Choe Chung Heon was the first dictator of the Choe Military regime. He was the Prime Minister of the State and Royal Protector. His power was equivalent to the King and people addressed him as ‘Hapha’ in the drama, which is a title for a dictator/monarch. He retired during the early reign of King Go Jong and passed the throne to eldest son Choe U.

3. Choe U (? -1249)
Choe U was the second Choe dictator of the Choe Military regime. He was the elder son of Choe Chung Heon and had 2 sons (Man Jin and Man Jong) and a daughter, Song I. He was a 3rd rank official and held the post of Deputy Head of Privy Council. His followers include Song Gil Yu, Pak Song Bi, Ju Suk, Dae Jip Seong, Gim Gyeong Son, etc. He succeeded his father after he won in a fight against his brother, Choe Hyang.

4. Choe Hyang
Choe Hyang was the younger son of Choe Chung Heon. He was a 2nd rank official and was bestowed a noble title: Count Bo Seong. His followers include Choe Jun Mun, Ryu Song Jeol, Ji Yun Sim, Gim Deok Myeong, etc.

5. Choe Yang Baek
A friend of Gim Jun, Choe Yang Baek was originally a slave too. Under the Goryeo Empire, slaves cannot become court officials even if they made great contributions. But during the Choe Military Regime, this was abolished and he together with Gim Jun and Yi Gong Ju were appointed military officers.

6. Gim Yak Seon
He was the son-in-law of Choe U. A source suggested that Choe U originally wanted him to take over his leader position and so sent his two useless sons to be monks.

7. King Go Jong (1192-1259)
He was the 23rd ruler of Goryeo. His reign was marked by prolonged conflict with the Mongol Empire as the latter sought to conquer Goryeo. He was made a puppet King as the total control of the government was in the Choe family’s hands.

8. Song I
She was the daughter of Choe U and the wife of Gim Yak Seon. She has a cheerful personality and was attracted to Gim Jun.

Thank you Linntan for the course of history.

[firstmart]

Thank You, I like Kimjoohyuk
ep3-4 fighting!!!

[prisma]

thanks

[nantou]

More like episode 3 and 4 air again

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[getawayfrom]

i don't know why 3 and 4 haven't been added, guess there's no 5 and 6 this weekend either. Thank you for 1 and 2....can't wait for new update and keep up the wonderful work subbers.

[∞ jamiepeach]

Hi,

I'm hoping that this post will give you a better idea of how this site operates, if you're not already aware. Most of this information is already in the FAQ, which can be found in the top bar. The vast majority of subtitles come from Area11. If the subtitles are not uploaded at Area11, there is little that we can do besides wait. For shows that are transcribed on this site, there's a bit more control on when they will be available. Currently, there aren't many shows that are transcribed at DSS. Transcribing takes us away from translating, so I doubt that viewers would really want us to pick up too many transcribe projects when many viewers already feel that the translation process is not as fast as they would like. The subbing team also eagerly awaits the release of more subs for this drama, and they will be uploaded as soon as they're available.

Cheers

JP

[getawayfrom]

Hi,

I'm hoping that this post will give you a better idea of how this site operates, if you're not already aware. Most of this information is already in the FAQ, which can be found in the top bar. The vast majority of subtitles come from Area11. If the subtitles are not uploaded at Area11, there is little that we can do besides wait. For shows that are transcribed on this site, there's a bit more control on when they will be available. Currently, there aren't many shows that are transcribed at DSS. Transcribing takes us away from translating, so I doubt that viewers would really want us to pick up too many transcribe projects when many viewers already feel that the translation process is not as fast as they would like. The subbing team also eagerly awaits the release of more subs for this drama, and they will be uploaded as soon as they're available.

Cheers

JP

Thanks so much for the info! I guess many of GOD OF WAR fans are wondering the same thing... now we know why. This should clear some of those "wondering" questions. Thank you for clearing that up without hostility

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[linntan]

Hi,

Jamie, thanks very much for highlighting to the members on how we get our subtitles.
In fact, I have been logging into Area 11 every other day to check it out too.

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Looks like there is some good interest in this drama. If things are not looking good, I might considering starting a blog here to give you all some of the translations, not everything, just the key dialogues and story plot for ep3 onwards.
Cheers!

linn

[morserachel]

If there are no further chinese subs from area 11, let's consider transcribing. This is the only drama I wanted to watch.


rachel

[getawayfrom]

If there are no further chinese subs from area 11, let's consider transcribing. This is the only drama I wanted to watch.


rachel

That sound like a good idea....it's one of the drama I really wanted to watch too

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oh and QUEEN INSOO

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[qlcsfigura]

Thanks for subbing drama.

[Yaaisan]

Thanks!

This drama is for me the most intriguing one at the moment, but because of actors/actresses and/or maybe non child friendly plot, I was getting worried that interest would be too low for it to get subbed. I'm really happy that you guys wish to work on this drama. Thank you very much, truly thanks,

Yaaisan

[OneSky]

thanks for subbing this drama...the best historical drama this year imo...thanks again =]

[bsxasx]

nice, thought i'd never see episode 3 added.

[getawayfrom]

nice, thought i'd never see episode 3 added.

I saw it....episode 3 and 4 is being transcribed and working on it right now. Isn't it great news! Soo happy and excited, can't wait to watch it.

[rachael]

I'm enjoying all the main characters in this drama so far. all have shown great effort. Kim gyu ri character is quire interesting, I hope the story progress as she grows with more influential power.

[linntan]

I'm enjoying all the main characters in this drama so far. all have shown great effort. Kim gyu ri character is quire interesting, I hope the story progress as she grows with more influential power.

Me too. Everyone of them is quite different in personality.
But in particular, I'm looking forward to see more of the future husband-to-be Gim Yak Seon.
He is such a contrast to the rest. A genius but yet humble and he's quite good looking too.
(View episode 3 for a short introduction about him by Hapha).

But here's a warning! The number of characters in this drama just keep growing!
By episode 6, even the mongolians are coming into the picture. Okay, I have said enough.
Stay tune for the complete episodes.

Don't download Episode 3 even if it's 100% translated. This is because there are many missing lines (probably about 50+).
Either I will be working on it, or an editor will do it. But it won't be so quick. As the saying goes, good things are worth waiting.

Cheers,
linn