왕의 남자
"Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy."
Director: Lee Joon-ik
Cast: Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jung Jin-young, Kang Sung-yeon, Yoo Hai-jin
King and the Clown — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
나 여기 있고 너 거기 있지. / 나 여기 있고 너 거기 있지!
Context
Spoken by Gong-gil and Jang-saeng during their quiet finger-puppet performance.
Meaning
It encapsulates their emotional intimacy, the physical and societal distance between souls, and their unspoken vow of companionship amidst an oppressive world.
어느 잡놈이 그놈한테 눈이 멀어 광대짓을 못 보고 눈먼 놈 광대짓을 보느냐!
Context
Delivered by the blinded Jang-saeng while walking the rope before the King and court at night.
Meaning
Mocks the King's moral blindness directly to his face, inverting physical sight and psychological corruption.
너는 다시 태어나면 뭐가 되고 싶냐? 양반으로 태어날래? 왕으로 태어날래? / 아니, 난 다시 태어나도 광대로 태어날란다. / 나도... 나도 광대로 다시 태어날란다!
Context
Spoken in the film’s final moments on the tightrope as the palace is invaded by rebel forces.
Meaning
Represents the ultimate rejection of worldly power and royal rank, affirming art, brotherhood, and freedom as their eternal choice.
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