On the 1st, the production team revealed the meanings of the objects in the opening title sequence.First, objects that represent Kim Hye Soo, Queen Hwaryeong, are the umbrella and gongjindan (a traditional Korean multi-herbal medicine). Umbrella shields the queenŌĆÖs children from wind and rain, while gongjindan means the supplement that inspires the power of love. Hwaryeong was seen chewing on gongjindan at moments when she needed wisdom and motivation.The objects representing Queen Dowager, played by Kim Hae Sook, turned out to be salt water, which she used to poison Crown Prince Tae-in. The pile of books and scrolls gives a glimpse into the benevolent character of King Leeho, played by Choi Won Young, a sage king who listens to the voices of the people. But a vase full of flowers represents the many royal consorts he has.Then there are Grand Prince SungnamŌĆÖs objects, the books with Chinese characters meaning ŌĆ£dayŌĆØ and ŌĆ£nightŌĆØ written on them. When theyŌĆÖre put together, they form a new character meaning ŌĆ£bright.ŌĆØ The production team explained, ŌĆ£It means the hope that he becomes someone ŌĆśbrightŌĆÖ after the ŌĆśdayŌĆÖ is projected onto him after his brotherŌĆÖs death.ŌĆØThe last one that caught everyoneŌĆÖs attention was Prince UiseongŌĆÖs object ŌĆō a black-colored bead. This holds the secret of his birth that heŌĆÖs not LeehoŌĆÖs son.Meanwhile, Under the QueenŌĆÖs Umbrella has only two episodes left until the end. The last two episodes will air on the 3rd and 4th.Source (1)┬Ā
