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Goong #4
Goong: The Royal Palace, Vol. 4
After the king grants his late brother a posthumous coronation, the status quo shifts dramatically as his widow, Yul's mother, gains power in the palace. And she definitely has it out for Shin and Chae-Kyung! When the newlyweds are invited to go abroad, it seems like they might be on the road to romance...but with Yul's mammy dearest determined to make the couple miserable, will they even get off the ground?
192 pages, Paperback
First published November 25, 2007
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July 22, 2020
Stayed up to read more. So you tell me whether it's good or not.
November 27, 2020
I absolutely loved this book. This was such a fantastic sequel. It is so nice seeing Shin and Chae Kyung's growing feelings for each other. They almost had their first kiss but they got interrupted by Eunuch Kong. I loved the little puppet show. I also loved seeing the Prince William visit again. I hope to continue on with this series sometime soon.
January 30, 2019
I loved this volume!!!! This is such a great series!
February 25, 2019
Very different from the kdrama, but so good!
December 6, 2019
4,5 stars
January 14, 2021
A cute series but I need a little more happiness mixed in with the drama. It's all put downs of Chae-Kyung. I'm starting to lose interest. Not sure I will continue on to Vol. 5.
September 27, 2013
This volume is a steady stream of Shin and Chae Kyung starting to fall for each other, not being able to express their feelings, and just trying to figure out what is going on in general.
Chae Kyung at least is trying to be clear with her feelings. She apologizes to Shin when she feels bad, saves him when she sees him in danger, tells him how she wants to be with him. Shin still hasn't quite figured out his own feelings enough to do anything about them. He is insanely jealous when she spends time with Yul, or when he hears that she might have had feelings for any other guy. And deep down, as much as he protests, he really wanted her to come with him to England, and can't stand to see the happy pictures she keeps sending in his absence.
I couldn't help but laugh at the evil looks on both their faces when Eunuch Kong interrupted them moments before their first kiss. I know the mood was ruined, but kids, you should have just gone inside and kissed there!
Of course, Yul is doing his best to keep Chae Kyung to himself and undermine Shin in her eyes. When Chae Kyung wants to go to Shin after the egging incident, and he wants her to come, Yul stops her. He's always pointing out that Shin picked Hyo Rin, not Chae Kyung. Plus, there's the puppy, a connection that Yul and Chae Kyung can share together.
The question is, will Yul let his mother continue to treat Chae Kyung so meanly, even if it is eventually for his benefit? Or will he be able to stop her, because he can't bear to see Chae Kyung so miserable?
Chae Kyung at least is trying to be clear with her feelings. She apologizes to Shin when she feels bad, saves him when she sees him in danger, tells him how she wants to be with him. Shin still hasn't quite figured out his own feelings enough to do anything about them. He is insanely jealous when she spends time with Yul, or when he hears that she might have had feelings for any other guy. And deep down, as much as he protests, he really wanted her to come with him to England, and can't stand to see the happy pictures she keeps sending in his absence.
I couldn't help but laugh at the evil looks on both their faces when Eunuch Kong interrupted them moments before their first kiss. I know the mood was ruined, but kids, you should have just gone inside and kissed there!
Of course, Yul is doing his best to keep Chae Kyung to himself and undermine Shin in her eyes. When Chae Kyung wants to go to Shin after the egging incident, and he wants her to come, Yul stops her. He's always pointing out that Shin picked Hyo Rin, not Chae Kyung. Plus, there's the puppy, a connection that Yul and Chae Kyung can share together.
The question is, will Yul let his mother continue to treat Chae Kyung so meanly, even if it is eventually for his benefit? Or will he be able to stop her, because he can't bear to see Chae Kyung so miserable?
April 28, 2009
Enjoying this series. In this volume Yul gives Chae-Kyung a puppy. Shin is not really happy about it. They also have their spring festival and Shin and Chae-Kyung are giving a puppy show when the theatre starts to fall apart, also Shin has eggs thrown at him when they in front of a big crowd. Wondering who maybe behind these happenings.
Also in this volume Shin prepares to go away for a month. Will Chae-Kyung go with him or does she stay back at the palace. You would have to read this series to find out the answer to some of these questions.
Also in this volume Shin prepares to go away for a month. Will Chae-Kyung go with him or does she stay back at the palace. You would have to read this series to find out the answer to some of these questions.
January 14, 2018
3.75 stars
My grade went down on my re-read 8 years later. Shin is such a jerk, and Chae-Kyung and Shin act exactly like what they are - kids. Their bickering gets tiresome. Yul's mother is a witch, and Shin's dad is so spineless. Still, the drama is fun as Chae-Kyung tries to navigate this weird new life she's been dumped into.
My grade went down on my re-read 8 years later. Shin is such a jerk, and Chae-Kyung and Shin act exactly like what they are - kids. Their bickering gets tiresome. Yul's mother is a witch, and Shin's dad is so spineless. Still, the drama is fun as Chae-Kyung tries to navigate this weird new life she's been dumped into.
August 18, 2012
This is a great series. Throughout this volume many things happen. Such as, Chae gets a cute puppy from Yul. Chae and Shin are asked my the principal to basically put on a show together at the school spring festival. So they end up putting on a puppet show, which ends in a sort of disaster. In each volume the development gets more and more interesting.
August 3, 2007
Seneng liat gambarnya. Cerita Korea yang menarik ..
November 10, 2009
I really enjoy this light, laugh-inducing story. The main character's inner-life--when it sometimes takes over her face--can just be breathtakingly hilarious.
January 1, 2016
Continues to be one of my very favorite series. A perfectly paced soap opera with palace intrigue!
November 19, 2009
The development is really interesting in this series, and it really seems to take a step to the next level. I just can't read them fast enough!
October 26, 2010
Laxatives heehee
April 14, 2012
Kinda addicted to this series.
May 17, 2012
This one was a little better than the last, but not fantastic.
Sigh
I'll hold out hope for the next one.
Cheers.
Sigh
I'll hold out hope for the next one.
Cheers.
June 24, 2012
love mooooorreee than before!!
February 7, 2010
[see main review under vol. 1:]
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