Following the war, the narrative jumps ahead one year, showing the characters in a vastly different light.
The episode opens with Crown Prince Lee Yul choosing to walk into Vice-Premier Kim Cha-eon’s trap, prioritizing the safety of Hong-shim and the hostages over his own. "100 Days My Prince" Episode #1.16(2018)
Reviewers from Thoughtsramble and MaryMeKpop noted this death felt anticlimactic , as the series' mastermind met a relatively "easy" end without a more visceral sense of justice for his many victims. The Romance: Pacing and "Noble Idiocy" Following the war, the narrative jumps ahead one
The King eventually forces the issue by declaring a new marriage edict. Yul’s clever "Solution Agency" quest for his lost journals leads Hong-shim to realize his unwavering devotion. The final proposal, set under a shower of cherry blossom petals—hilariously thrown by the villagers from the roof—is widely considered one of the series' most memorable and heartwarming moments. Deep Review Summary 100 Days My Prince: Episode 16 & Final Recap - MaryMeKpop The Romance: Pacing and "Noble Idiocy" The King