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Goong #5
Goong: The Royal Palace, Vol. 5
With Prince Shin in London, Chae-Kyung is feeling lonely without him. Exiled to an outer providence by Shin's scheming aunt, she is comforted by Prince Yul, the second in line to the throne, who reveals the shocking truth that it was to him - not Shin - that Chae-Kyung was originally betrothed.
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 9, 2009
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July 22, 2020
4.5 stars
Comparing the adaptation & the book only lead to one conclusion normally; the book is better. Chae Gyung was left alone in Goong, just like in the drama series but the development & consequences is much more severe here, in my opinion.
December 31, 2021
Did I just read this one to complete my 2021 challenge? Yess.
Was I disappointed?? No!
Was I disappointed?? No!
January 19, 2021
I absolutely loved this book. This was such a fantastic sequel. I loved all of the angst in this volume. I will definitely be continuing on with this series sometime soon.
September 27, 2013
Seems like there was never ending sadness in this one. Shin gets framed as a druggie in London, and then when Hyo Rin comes to see him, that makes it into the tabloids. And of course, he is stupid, so his is trying to pretend he doesn't care about Chae Kyung by ignoring all if her calls and emails. Really smart, dude.
Poor Chae Kyung is sad and lonely without Shin, and wasting away because she has no appetite. Which, by the way, is really dumb. You shouldn't make yourself sick over some guy, even if it is your husband and you love and miss him. Of course, she "can't help it," but whatever.
And around every corner is Yul, trying to weasel in between Shin and Chae Kyung. At least Yul is trying to cheer her up and protect her from his mother, which is more than Shin is doing, or so it seems. Yul finally tells his mother that he loves Chae Kyung, which, of course, horrifies her. I'll admit, I was relieved when Yul went to get Chae Kyung from her isolation. Interestingly, it seems like Shin's mom got a feeling when she heard about that one. "They're as close as siblings." Sure, that's all it is.
The only good things Shin had done are try to kiss Chae Kyung on his return, sweetly stare at her while she is sleeping (in his bed!), and worriedly drag her to the hospital when she fainted. Shin obviously cares about Chae Kyung, but if he wants her to be happy and stay with him, he needs to start expressing that care in a more productive, sensible, clear way. Maybe instead of yelling, "You're a princess! You're not allowed to go home! You're my wife and you must obey me!", you could explain your fears: that if she goes home, she won't come back, and that you need her and would miss her if she left. A kind, heartfelt word goes a long way.
Poor Chae Kyung is sad and lonely without Shin, and wasting away because she has no appetite. Which, by the way, is really dumb. You shouldn't make yourself sick over some guy, even if it is your husband and you love and miss him. Of course, she "can't help it," but whatever.
And around every corner is Yul, trying to weasel in between Shin and Chae Kyung. At least Yul is trying to cheer her up and protect her from his mother, which is more than Shin is doing, or so it seems. Yul finally tells his mother that he loves Chae Kyung, which, of course, horrifies her. I'll admit, I was relieved when Yul went to get Chae Kyung from her isolation. Interestingly, it seems like Shin's mom got a feeling when she heard about that one. "They're as close as siblings." Sure, that's all it is.
The only good things Shin had done are try to kiss Chae Kyung on his return, sweetly stare at her while she is sleeping (in his bed!), and worriedly drag her to the hospital when she fainted. Shin obviously cares about Chae Kyung, but if he wants her to be happy and stay with him, he needs to start expressing that care in a more productive, sensible, clear way. Maybe instead of yelling, "You're a princess! You're not allowed to go home! You're my wife and you must obey me!", you could explain your fears: that if she goes home, she won't come back, and that you need her and would miss her if she left. A kind, heartfelt word goes a long way.
March 7, 2011
This series just sucks you right in. Not sure why I want to smack Shin half the time for the way he treats Chae-Kyung.
In this volume Shin has gone off to England but for some reason one of the girls he used to date follows him. Will this cause more issue's between Shin and Chae-Kyung.
Also while Shin is away Chae-Kyung is spending more time with Yul since she feels so lonely. In the meantime Yul is admitting to his mother that he loves Chae-Kyung. How will this all turn out.
With all of the pressure going on around her Chae-Kyung is eating less and less and her health is getting poorer. Will this continue or will someone step in and try to help her.
There is so much that goes on in this series between the back stabbing in the family, the way they all treat each other. You never know what could happen next.
In this volume Shin has gone off to England but for some reason one of the girls he used to date follows him. Will this cause more issue's between Shin and Chae-Kyung.
Also while Shin is away Chae-Kyung is spending more time with Yul since she feels so lonely. In the meantime Yul is admitting to his mother that he loves Chae-Kyung. How will this all turn out.
With all of the pressure going on around her Chae-Kyung is eating less and less and her health is getting poorer. Will this continue or will someone step in and try to help her.
There is so much that goes on in this series between the back stabbing in the family, the way they all treat each other. You never know what could happen next.
August 18, 2012
Next in the line of volumes for this series. it gets even more better if that is even possible. In this next volume SHin is gone and goes to England without Chae. But in the end the one girl he had asked to marry him in like the first volume ends up following Shin to England, which, in turn will lead to a scandal as we all know it. While Shin is away Chae and Yul spend time together. We finally get to see Yul's true feelings for Chae. We all already knew what it would be. But I won't say in case you haven't read it and you are unsure. This series has so many things happening in each volume it make's me wonder the final outcome.
August 22, 2009
I have no idea why I love this one :)
February 7, 2010
[see main review under vol. 1:]
November 27, 2010
I'm hooked! Too bad I don't have volume 6, or I'd do a Goong marathon right now!
April 23, 2011
mulai ga selucu volume sebelum na
October 30, 2012
its so great story ..
like it so much
like it so much
February 5, 2019
good :)
February 25, 2019
Loved it! I want to read more!
December 6, 2019
4,5 stars
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