The King: Eternal Monarch

Name: The King: Eternal Monarch
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2020-04-17
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-hwan, Kim Kyung-nam, Jung Eun-chae

ENDED1 Season16 Episodes★ 8.2

The King: Eternal Monarch is a sci-fi and fantasy series on SBS that premiered in 2020, ending after 1 season and 16 episodes.

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NetworkSBS

First AiredApr 17, 2020

Last AiredJun 12, 2020

GenreSci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Original Title더 킹 : 영원의 군주

LanguageKorean

CountrySouth Korea

ProductionHwa&Dam Pictures, Studio Dragon

Korean emperor Lee Gon tries to close the doors to a parallel world which was opened by demons; a detective tries to protect the people and the one she loves.

WHERE TO WATCH

Netflix

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Cast

Lee Min-ho

Lee Gon

Kim Go-eun

Jung Tae-eul / Luna

Woo Do-hwan

Jo Eun-sup / Jo-young

Kim Kyung-nam

Kang Shin-jae

Jung Eun-chae

Goo Seo-ryung / Goo Eun-ah

Lee Jung-jin

Lee Rim

Jeon Moo-song

Lee Jong-in / Prince Boo-young

Kim Yeong-ok

Noh Ok-nam

Jeon Bae-soo

Jung Do-in

Seo Jeong-yeon

Song Jung-hye

Park Won-sang

Park Moon-shik

Park So-jin

Jo Hae-in

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 16 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Apr 17, 202073m★ 8.9

Lee Gon mourns the tragic death of his father. Lee Lim goes on the run — and finds escape when he comes across a door to a parallel universe.

E2Episode 2

Apr 18, 202073m★ 8.5

Gon insists he is an emperor from another world. An incredulous Jeong Tae-eul takes him to the police station, where he sees a familiar face.

E3Episode 3

Apr 24, 202072m★ 7.8

Though Tae-eul finds Gon's story difficult to believe, some things about him are completely inexplicable. At work, she gets busy with a murder case.

E4Episode 4

Apr 25, 202073m★ 9.5

When Tae-eul loses her police badge, she can't help but think about Gon. Meanwhile, Kang Sin-jae has had it with his mother's bad habits.

E5Episode 5

May 1, 202073m★ 8.8

Being introduced to Gon's world is a lot to process for Tae-eul, who's taken to the palace. A disgruntled Jo Yeong keeps an eye on her.

E6Episode 6

May 2, 202073m★ 8.7

A potential military conflict threatens the kingdom. Gon promises Tae-eul he will return to her, and steps forward to take care of the situation.

E7Episode 7

May 8, 202073m★ 7.6

Gon brings Yeong along on his trip back to Tae-eul. He has a favor to ask of her, while she's found something troubling to share with him.

E8Episode 8

May 9, 202073m

In Corea, Luna is set free. In Korea, Gon and Yeong run into a man who recognizes them, and Sin-jae experiences childhood flashbacks.

E9Episode 9

May 15, 202072m

Gon draws closer to tracking down Lim, and asks Jo Eun-sup to trade places with Yeong. Mail from an unknown sender bothers Koo Seo-ryeong.

E10Episode 10

May 16, 202073m

On Lunar New Year, Gon and Lim come face-to-face in a public standoff. Tae-eul opens up to Sin-jae about the other world and her ongoing case.

E11Episode 11

May 22, 202072m

A compelling offer finds its way to Luna. Gon's investigation into a devastating murder leads him to an old traitor and a clearer idea of Lim's schemes.

E12Episode 12

May 23, 202072m★ 9.8

Frightening circumstances land Tae-eul back in Gon's arms. When Yeong runs into a woman who looks strikingly familiar, he follows her.

E13Episode 13

May 30, 202073m

Knowing Seo-ryeong is up to no good, Gon throws her in a tight spot. Upon returning to her world, Tae-eul realizes Luna is there, too.

E14Episode 14

Jun 5, 202072m

Gon and Tae-eul are separated when he sets out to fulfill what's been his fate all along. Sin-jae makes a startling discovery.

E15Episode 15

Jun 6, 202081m

Lim plots his next meeting with Gon. Understanding there's only one thing he can do to right wrongs, Gon comes to a heart-wrenching decision.

E16Episode 16

Jun 12, 202077m

A final attempt to put a stop to Lim's ambitions comes with profound consequences. Gon travels far and wide in search of Tae-eul.

About The King: Eternal Monarch

The King: Eternal Monarch is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama series on SBS. The show first aired on Apr 17, 2020 and currently has 1 season and 16 episodes. The King: Eternal Monarch has ended. It has a rating of 8.2/10 based on 924 votes. The cast includes Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-hwan, Kim Kyung-nam, Jung Eun-chae.