Scene from "Rooftop Prince" [SBS]

Five-line summary
Lee Gak (Park Yuchun) and Yong Tae-moo (Lee Tae-sung) are finally drawing up for a battle. Lee Gak, who has recovered from being sick and began acting like the real Yong Tae-yong, tests Tae-moo to find indications or proof that he killed Tae-yong. After Tae-moo receives a message that says 'murderer' and 'liar' sent by fax and sees a picture saved in a cell phone, he falls into chaos. However, he soon lures Park Ha (Han Ji-min) to follow him and contacts Lee Gak. As Lee Gak realizes that Park Ha is in trouble, he gets on his feet to find her.

Best & Worst
Best: As the series revealed who the real Yong Tae-yong is, Park Yuchun had to act three characters: the real Yong Tae-yong lying on bed in a hospital, the fake Yong Tae-yong to deceive Yong Tae-yong and Lee Gak, who still use words from the Joseon Dynasty. This could have limited the actor's acting skills but he smoothly played multiple roles and continued to lead the story. He wore Yong Tae-yong's glasses and as Pyo Taek-soo (Lee Moon-sik) had told him, he got rid of his speaking habits from 300 years go. He clearly expressed different characters with his eyes when investigating Yong Tae-yong's death and pretending that he does not know Park Ha. Also, his comical acting shown in scenes like eating pizzas with his right-hand men in a room was just one element among many that showed his wide acting spectrum. Whether it is a comical or serious acting, it was impressive to see the actor's consistency in playing Lee Gak's character. As the series is nearly its end, Park Yuchun has established a firm foothold in keeping the viewers focused on the story.

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