The King's Affection

Name: The King's Affection
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-10-11
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Park Eun-bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon-su, Bae Yoon-kyung, Choi Byung-chan

ENDED1 Season20 Episodes★ 8.1

The King's Affection is a drama series on KBS2 that premiered in 2021, ending after 1 season and 20 episodes.

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NetworkKBS2

First AiredOct 11, 2021

Last AiredDec 14, 2021

GenreDrama

Runtime70 min

Created ByHan Hee-jung

Original Title연모

LanguageKorean

CountrySouth Korea

ProductionArc Media, Monster Union, SYN&studio

When the crown prince is killed, his twin sister assumes the throne while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love a royal secret.

WHERE TO WATCH

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Cast

Park Eun-bin

Lee Hwi

Rowoon

Jung Ji-woon

Nam Yoon-su

Lee Hyun

Bae Yoon-kyung

Shin So-eun

Choi Byung-chan

Kim Ga-on

Lee Pil-mo

Ye Jong

Baek Hyun-joo

Court Lady Kim

Ko Kyu-pil

Eunuch Hong

Jung Chae-yeon

Noh Ha-kyung

Bae Soo-bin

Jung Seok-Jo

Han Chae-a

Lee Hwi's Mother

Yoon Je-moon

Han Ki-Jae

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 20 episodes

0% complete

Set in the Joseon Dynasty, at that time, twins were considered an omninous sign for the royals. As a result, when the crown princess gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter among twins. To save that daugther's life, crown princess secretly sends someone and moves her out of the palace. A few years later, the twin daughter Da Mi returns to the palace to work as a maid. When the male twin, Lee Hwi, loses his life through a case of mistaken identity. Their mother persuades Da mi to take Lee Hwi's place. From then, she distances herself from everybody while living in the lonely palace and hiding her secret. However, Lee Hwi starts developing feelings for Jung Ji Woon, her original first love and later teacher who comes from a noble family. However, as she needs to live her life as a king, Lee Hwi, she cannot confess her feeling to Ji Woon.

E1Episode 1

Oct 11, 202170m★ 8.0

Years after the crown princess delivers forbidden twins, Yi Hwi meets a court maid who looks exactly like him, to his amazement and his mother’s horror.

E2Episode 2

Oct 12, 202171m★ 9.3

Dam-i tearfully bears the weight of the crown in guise of her brother. Jung Ji-un races against time to find a herbal remedy for a peeved patient.

E3Episode 3

Oct 18, 202171m

Hwi spares Ji-un his life thinking they won't ever cross paths again. Later, she's startled to see him lurking inside the palace walls.

E4Episode 4

Oct 19, 202171m★ 9.3

Ji-un proves to be a formidable opponent for Hwi, who's determined to make her newest royal tutor resign. Yi Hyun takes Hwi out on the town.

E5Episode 5

Oct 25, 202165m

Ji-un's good-hearted attempt to make his pupil warm up to people in the palace goes awry. Prince Changun tests Hwi with an intoxicating surprise.

E6Episode 6

Oct 26, 202165m

A familiar book on the crown prince's desk baffles Ji-un. Running out of time and the means to save his friends, he asks Hwi for help.

E7Episode 7

Nov 1, 202164m

Hwi earns a chance to gain the king's trust during the Ming envoys' visit, but an ill-tempered guest tests the limits of her patience.

E8Episode 8

Nov 2, 202165m

Ji-un comforts a tearful Hwi in his arms. Hyun and Ji-un team up to figure out the envoy's secret after a suspicious man visits his quarters.

E9Episode 9

Nov 8, 202165m

The queen dowager tells the crown prince to wed. As Ji-un recalls previous night's events, he realizes the reason behind his rollercoaster of emotions.

E10Episode 10

Nov 9, 202165m

After a joyous day together, Hwi gives Ji-un her answer. Shin So-eun and No Ha-gyeong visit the palace as candidates to become the next crown princess.

E11Episode 11

Nov 15, 202165m

Hyun visits Ji-un at his new clinic. A furious Hwi holds Prince Changun accountable for his wrongdoing, and faces staggering backlash as a result.

E12Episode 12

Nov 16, 202165m

The king is asked to answer to overwhelming appeals for the crown prince's removal. Reentering the palace, Ji-un promises to protect Hwi no matter what.

E13Episode 13

Nov 22, 202165m

Hwi carefully reveals her secret to Ji-un. Lord Sangheon unleashes his royal ambitions and makes way for the future king.

E14Episode 14

Nov 23, 202165m

Hwi and Ha-gyeong spend their first night together. Reinstated into a palace operating around Lord Sangheon, Ji-un lies low to serve the wounded king.

E15Episode 15

Nov 29, 202165m

Moving in silence, Hwi strategizes retaliation against her grandfather. Kim Ga-on reappears in front of the king with a startling confession.

E16Episode 16

Nov 30, 202163m

Yoon Hyeong-seol sets out to find the damning ledger and keep his promise to the king. Prince Wonsan puts two and two together about Hwi's identity.

E17Episode 17

Dec 6, 202163m

Rumors about Hwi and Ji-un's close relationship circulate amongst the palace staff. To protect his son, Jung Seok-jo takes matters into his own hands.

E18Episode 18

Dec 7, 202165m

Hyun and Lord Sangheon learn of Prince Wonsan's secret ploy to dethrone the king. Hwi prepares to take down her grandfather — alone.

E19Episode 19

Dec 13, 202166m

Prince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.

E20Episode 20

Dec 14, 202167m

Returning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.

About The King's Affection

The King's Affection is a drama series on KBS2. The show first aired on Oct 11, 2021 and currently has 1 season and 20 episodes. The King's Affection has ended. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 310 votes. The cast includes Park Eun-bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon-su, Bae Yoon-kyung, Choi Byung-chan. Created by Han Hee-jung.