This place is where the last empress studied palace law 140 years ago.
I congratulate you on beginning your studies in preparation for the future.
What?
Put it down over there.
These are your textbooks.
All of those?
Instead of "eat," "take part"?
Clean teeth" instead of "brush teeth"?
Face cleansing" instead of "face washing"?
"Are you okay?" should be "Are you well?"
Why is everything so complicated?
This is nuts. I'll never learn all this.
Her Majesty, the Queen.
What are we going to do with this child?
My apologies, Your Majesty.
I gave her books illustrating the things she will be learning but...
Please, wake up.
Miss, you need to wake up.
Leave me alone.
- Please, wake up. - Miss, you need to wake up.
Five more minutes, mom.
Let her sleep.
She is probably tired.
I doubt she slept much last night.
Great care must be taken to train her so that she will live up to her title.
She is a clumsy girl.
Teach her elegance and how to carry herself.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It is vital that she understands that palace laws are extremely strict.
I will make sure of it, Your Majesty.
Each day, record what she learns and masters and the mistakes she makes.
I expect to see the results you continuously showed as head of etiquette training.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Where did she go?
Have you seen the Crown Princess-to-be?
No.
Where is she?
Oh, great. We're going to be in big trouble.
What do we do?
We're dead if we get caught.
We're screwed.
We're dead.
What have you done?
I've never seen such incompetence.
No, you see...
You were told to take great care.
What is this racket?
Do you think the palace is your playground?
Please forgive us.
No, see. It's not their fault. It's mine.
No. You are not to blame.
Have you forgotten who she is? She is to be the Crown Princess.
Am I to expect this behavior again?
No ma'am. It won't happen again.
I'll make sure it never happens again.
- Excuse me. - Silence!
We will discuss this further later.
Your costume for the ceremony is ready.
Shall we go?
Costume? What do you mean?
You will see when we get there. Please hurry.
This way, Miss.
I ask if you are well.
When the windows fill with moonlight,
my loneliness deepens.
When my soul tries to find you in my dreams,
the roads all turn to sand.
Is there any news from Hwa Yeong?
She is still wrapping things up in England.
Tomorrow will be a happy occasion.
It would be nice if everyone were here.
I don't think Hwa Yeong would agree.
It was hard enough losing her husband
but to have had to leave the palace as if she were being kicked out?
how hurt she must have been.
I agree, Your Majesty.
Nothing breaks my heart more than when I think of Prince Yul and his mother.
Now that you mention it, weren't you King Su and Yul's nanny?
Yes, Your Majesty.
If they were still here, King Su would be on the throne,
and Prince Yul and his mother would be Crown Prince and Queen.
There's no use in talking about the past.
We have a big day tomorrow.
Take the day off, just for today.
I always get so caught up in my work. Okay, I'll take a break.
You look much better today.
How can I not be, when I am taking such potent medicine?
You must still take caution.
There is nothing more frightening than an illness you cannot recover from.
Yes ma'am. I'll be careful. Don't worry.
How is the Crown Princess-to-be's training coming along?
She is being taught with an iron fist,
but she doesn't even know the basics and so is having much difficulty.
Not only tomorrow's ceremony,
but her future as Crown Princess worries me.
Don't judge her so quickly. Let's see how she does as time passes.
Your Majesty, I'm afraid we don't have the luxury of being patient.
The problems in the Prince's training were due to our disagreements.
That is why he is still so immature.
I plan to be consistent with the Crown Princess' education.
If you are too strict with her, won't it be more difficult for her to adapt?
It is my responsibility.
Please leave it to me, Your Majesty.
You did well, learning so much in such a short time.
Thank you for being so patient with me.
Are we done now?
Yes, for the time being.
Now, let us review everything you've learned.
What?
First, explain to me tomorrow's ceremony.
Everything?
Yes, everything.
First, the King will do the "Chaekbi" to install the Crown Princess.
Then, I will go to the Queen's Palace and be installed. Then...
Roll up your sleeves.
- What? - Carelessness will not be tolerated.
What are you waiting for? Roll up your sleeves!
Don't you know the severity of palace laws?
Have you no respect for them?
Hold on, I think I remember.
Oh, yeah. After the "Chaekbi" is the "Suchaekbi."
Then the King will pour wine for the Crown Prince and tell him to
rule the people with a strong hand," and that's the first part.
Then the Prince will come here and take me back to the Palace.
That's when we hold the parade.
Then the Prince and I will bow to each other, eat together,
and spend the first night together.
And that's how the wedding ceremony ends.
Well done.
That's because I studied like mad.
Mad? What do you mean?
It means, "a lot."
(Princess Hours)
Your Highness, how is your stomach? Do you feel better?
I'm fine.
How was the new porridge?
Was it to your liking?
Yes, it was good.
Then I will take my leave.
Rest well, Your Highnesses.
"Do you have diarrhea? Constipation?"
"No, it's like a log!"
Let's go.
Where?
I want to see what Chae Gyeong's up to.
Come on. Aren't you in the same class?
It's okay, I don't want to go.
Why not? She'll like meeting a hottie like you.
You should go.
She's probably tired and stressed. Take her some candy.
Do I have to?
Isn't it an honor just to have me visit?
It's to make her feel better, isn't it? Girls like that kind of stuff.
How annoying...
Now that she's Crown Princess, do you think Chae Gyeong's going to ignore us?
If I was her, I wouldn't hang out with someone like me.
You won't be able to see that.
That's why we prepared this.
We're the Crown Princess' friends Shin Sung and Saeng Sung.
She's Shin Sung, I'm Saeng Sung.
We are Shin Sung Saeng Sung.
You guys are morons.
I thought they wouldn't let anyone in.
I'm not anyone.
I figured I should get a look at you before the wedding.
Wow.
It's from Yul.
You know him, right? He's the new kid in your class.
Yul? Who's Yul?
He said girls like that stuff and
you can't get it here, so he packed it for me to give to you.
You're not crying because you miss your mommy, are you?
What is it?
Nothing.
You know, I made them promise to let us live in Changdeok Palace.
Then we'll be farther away
so they can't keep as close a watch on us.
So you can go home once a month or so if you want. I won't tell.
What else...
You can invite your friends to the palace for parties.
Or invite your family to the palace resort or take a trip abroad.
What else is there...
Stop.
If that's what you call comfort, just stop.
Well... Yul wrote this.
The only thing I can promise you is divorce.
What?
When I'm old enough to make my own decisions and you still want to leave...
I don't want to deal with a crying, whining wife,
so I'll let you go.
But I still have responsibilities.
It won't be easy to get a divorce.
So only say the word if you feel like it's going to kill you.
Because then, I'll do it for you.
Okay, now everyone thank grandpa.
Honey, you first.
Do we really have to do this?
Father, Chae Gyeong's getting married, just like you said.
We're sorry we didn't believe you when you first told us.
Dad, thank you so much.
We're saved because of you.
Please be with Chae Gyeong and let the wedding ceremony go well.
Chae Jun, say something to your grandfather too.
Grandpa, please let my muscles get big quickly so I can beat up anyone.
What's our motto?
Too much is as bad as too little. Don't go overboard!
Did you memorize your speech for tomorrow?
Respectfully obey your parents' advice...
It's only a couple lines!
If you mess up at the ceremony, divorce.
It's our daughter's wedding! Stop saying things like that.
It's that important.
I know.
That all your days may be blessed.
Respectfully obey your parents' advice that all your days may be blessed.
- Let's go. - Wait!
One more time.
Respectfully...
Go meet your wife and continue our line.
Be respectful and steadfast.
I will hold your words in high esteem.
I will not forget them.
A procession is planned as part of the ceremony but
the streets are already packed with countless waiting citizens.
There are so many people gathered.
Yes, Your Majesty. Just as many as gathered in 2002 for the World Cup.
I expected a crowd but not one this large.
It shows their extreme interest in the Crown Prince's marriage.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It is likely because the Crown Princess is from an average family.
Yes, you're right.
Since the installation is complete, it is time for Shin to bring her home.
This will certainly be broadcast live.
What if she makes a mistake?
Lady Choi is the best there is. I'm sure she trained her well.
Yes, I hope so.
This is a great opportunity to display our heritage.
There cannot be any mistakes.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The Crown Prince has just arrived, Your Majesty.
The ceremony will soon begin. Let us go out to meet them.
Please enter.
Please go up the west steps.
Come this way a little more.
(I can't believe a girl like that is the Crown Princess!)
Do you see that?
The Crown Princess is our friend.
Yeah, we're classmates. We're really close.
If you're the Crown Princess' friends,
We're friends with TVXQ!
What? What did you say?
Are you saying we're liars?
Where's your phone? Show them the pictures of us together.
I am at the Queen's Palace right now.
The wedding ceremony is taking place here as we speak.
Everyone wants to know more about the new Crown Princess, Shin Chae Gyeong.
Prince Yul!
Is that you, uncle?
What are you doing here?
I was watching it live on TV.
Everyone is waiting for you.
You are 2nd in line for the throne. How can you stay here like this?
Those clothes. They said I had to wear them.
Are you saying you've been here this entire time because of the clothes?
And, there's something...
Yul, you haven't forgotten your father, have you?
The reason your mother sent you ahead was so you could attend this event.
Come, let's go.
Please use the steps on the east side.
(La Fontaine International Ballet Competition, Bangkok, Thailand
I've practiced 13 hours every day for 1 year.
You have 5 minutes.
Don't mess it up, Hyo Rin.
Are you nervous?
Yes.
You'll be fine.
The Crown Princess is coming out.
The Crown Prince will present the goose on the table and bow.
The Crown Princess' father will now advise the Crown Princess.
With care and respect from morning to night,
be infallible.
The Crown Princess' mother will now advise the Crown Princess.
With all your strength, be respectful and infallible from morning to night.
Respectfully obey your parents' advice
that all your days may be blessed.
The Crown Prince is presenting the goose.
Thousands of citizens are waiting for the couple to...
Impressive. No mistakes.
What's going on?
The ugly duckling is transforming into the beautiful swan.
What? Now what?
What's with the strip show?
It's people like that who lower our nation's average GNP.
At least his body is better than yours.
That's true.
She still has much to learn.
This way, please.
The procession of Crown Prince Shin and Princess Chae Gyeong is now on its way.
I worried whether she would be ready. Thankfully, it went well.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Thank you for being patient with her.
Let us take care to teach her to carry herself with the dignity of her rank.
Yes, Your Majesty. As you wish.
Since His Majesty is getting sicker,
I will also help in any way I can.
As you wish, Your Majesty.
There will be clashes between the old and the new generations.
We must narrow the gap and prepare for the future of the Royal Family.
Yes, I realized a few things today.
We should listen to the cheers of the people in the streets.
Do you know what that sound is?
It is the sound of anticipation and hope for the young newlyweds
to continue the tradition of respect as the Royal Family.
Hello?
Have you come to pay your respects to the Queen Dowager?
What?
Yes.
How is it that you are in such a secluded place?
I was taking a walk.
Grandmother, Queen Dowager is in, right?
Yes, she was anxious throughout the ceremony but now she is calmer.
Your parents' ceremony was the same as yesterday's.
Your father would have been on the throne today.
But time changed everything.
You look just like your father, Your Highness.
It breaks my heart.
Chae Gyeong! Chae Gyeong!
Didn't you say she's your friend?
She didn't even look at you.
(Free meal to celebrate the Crown Prince's wedding)
Cheer up. We'll feel better after some free food.
I want chicken soup. Please.
You just got here. I'll have the same.
I'm afraid there's no food left.
There were so many guests. I'm sorry.
Please exit through the middle.
What?
Please greet the military and government officials.
Shin!
Shin, help me.
That's it!
The Crown Prince and I are now brothers-in-law. You like that?
Be quiet. Stop that.
I'm the top junior high guy in Korea.
- Why don't you change first. - What's wrong with this?
Hello? Yes, hello.
Thank you.
Good insurance packages keep coming out.
I'll call you later.
Hello? Yes, yes, how are you?
Oh, you saw it on TV?
Yes, she's our pride and joy.
What? Sure, hold on. Honey.
No, I don't want to. Tell him I'm not here.
Pick up. He wants to congratulate us.
Please. You know he avoided our calls.
No, thank you.
You know how people are. Don't be so bitter.
Hello? Yes, yes, how have you been?
Insurance?
I think the silver program would be good for you.
Yes, thank you, uncle.
What did he say? Is he buying insurance?
3 years I tried to sell to him
and now he wants to buy for the whole family.
Things are looking up!
Another call!
You. Shin.
What? Me?
Yes.
How could you do that?
That was harsh, even for you.
I thought my neck was going to break from the weight of that thing.
That was a nice move by the way,
though a bit unexpected.
It suddenly hit me.
What kind of guy is he?
A guy who says he'll divorce me if I want.
Who can laugh during a serious wedding ceremony,
and is mean and rude but waves cheerfully for the crowds.
Who all of a sudden, will get the strangest expression on his face.
I want to know what kind of person he is.
Who knows what will happen later? For now, we're stuck together.
(Princess Hours)
Please wake up, Your Highness.
We're not finished yet.
The ceremonial wine and food will be brought in soon.
You must prepare to receive it, Your Highness.
Hey. Hey, wake up.
We're not done yet.
You forgot the dressing!
And cut it in thicker slices!
Said Cheol Su.
Stop pretending.
Come on, get up!
Traditionally, you would use the same room
but because of your age, it can wait until you are both adults.
We will end the ceremony with the sharing of the wine.
Why wait?
Excuse me?
Why do we have to wait until we're adults?
Is he nuts? Well...
You don't have to look at me like that, Piggy.
Piggy?
I wouldn't stay if you begged me to.
I'm just asking because I'm curious.
It's ridiculous they use age as the deciding factor.
Don't you think so?
Let's eat. Cheers.
What's wrong? Aren't you going to eat?
I'm eating.
What is this?
What's with them?
Aren't they supposed to be keeping watch?
Good job they're doing.
Man, I'm tired. I think I'll just sleep here.
Aren't you sleepy?
What? Hey, get up.
Weren't you listening?
We have to sleep in separate rooms.
Yeah?
See you then.
Hey.
What?
You can't just leave like that.
What am I supposed to do then?
Let's try to get along.
Honestly, it's strange and scary here.
But you've lived here your whole life.
I'm just your husband in name. If you want me to take care of you...
I can't promise that.
I'm not good at looking at things from the other side
or taking care of others. Got it?
I know it's a flaw
but I was born that way. What can I do?
What I'm saying is...
Don't look at me like that. You're making me feel bad.
We can talk about things like friends. How's that?
What do you think you're doing?
What kind of an answer was that?
You couldn't have just said, "Fine"?
You are so cheap. Would it have been that hard to say?
Why I ought to.
- Your Highness, restrain yourself. - Let go.
- Before it was kicking, now you bite? - I can't hear anything.
Are you some kind of gangster?
Can you? Can't hear a thing!
Wow! Isn't that strange? I can hear only my voice.
Bye-bye, Shin. See you later.
Let go.
Jerk. Who said I wanted to lean on you, anyway?
I only thought for a split second that you were good-looking.
I just wanted to get to know you better.
Jerk. You're so disappointing.
(Princess Hours)
Now's the time. Don't move too quickly.
Take your time.
You'll still hang out with me, right?
I am the Crown Princess.
Enter and wait on me.
Hooray, Chae Gyeong!
You'll keep your promise, right?
You never even considered keeping your promise to me, did you?
Let's go.