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The King: Eternal Monarch

Original title: The King: Youngwonui Gunjoo
  • TV Series
  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
19K
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POPULARITY
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Kim Go-eun and Lee Min-ho in The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
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FantasyMysteryRomance

A modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective.A modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective.A modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective.

  • Stars
    • Lee Min-ho
    • Kim Go-eun
    • Woo Do-Hwan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,817
    49
    • Stars
      • Lee Min-ho
      • Kim Go-eun
      • Woo Do-Hwan
    • 421User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes16

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    Lee Min-ho
    Lee Min-ho
    • Lee Gon
    • 2020
    Kim Go-eun
    Kim Go-eun
    • Jeong Tae Eul…
    • 2020
    Woo Do-Hwan
    Woo Do-Hwan
    • Jo Eun-seol…
    • 2020
    Kim Kyung-Nam
    Kim Kyung-Nam
    • Kang Shin Jae…
    • 2020
    Jung Eun-chae
    Jung Eun-chae
    • Koo Seo Ryeong
    • 2020
    Lee Jung-Jin
    Lee Jung-Jin
    • Lee Lim
    • 2020
    Kim Young-ok
    Kim Young-ok
    • Court Lady Noh Ok Nam
    • 2020
    Kim Yong-ji
    Kim Yong-ji
    • Myeong Na Ri…
    • 2020
    Heo Dong-won
    Heo Dong-won
    • Detective Shim
    • 2020
    Kang Hong-Seok
    Kang Hong-Seok
    • Jang Michael…
    • 2020
    Park Won-sang
    Park Won-sang
    • Detective Park
    • 2020
    Kang Ki-doong
    Kang Ki-doong
    • Secretary Kim…
    • 2020
    Hwang Young-hee
    Hwang Young-hee
    • Shin-jae's Mother
    • 2020
    Baek Hyun-joo
    Baek Hyun-joo
    • Secretary Mo…
    • 2020
    Jeon Moo-song
    • Lee Jong-in (Prince Buyeong)
    • 2020
    Jeon Bae-soo
    Jeon Bae-soo
    • Jeong Do In (Tae Eul's father)
    • 2020
    Lee Hae-young
    Lee Hae-young
    • Lee Lim's assistant
    • 2020
    Kim Jeong-yeong
    Kim Jeong-yeong
    • Seo Ryeong's Mother
    • 2020
    • All cast & crew
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    8sonia-95111

    A brilliant plot

    Eun soon-Kim is fast becoming my favorite #KDrama writer. I loved watching the #Goblin series and decide to give this show a watch and it did not disappoint!! It's was engaging and so interesting to watch. I loved the entire cast but especially Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun. Brilliant on screen magic between the two, and I loved how fiesty the Lieutenant is!! Wonderful to see strong women roles on screen. It's a touching love story and it's supported ably by a very interesting plot. Beautiful production and soundtrack. Very memorable. It's a must see.
    8TheSuperSagor

    Loved it!

    Ohhh.. i am really enjoying this series... so beautiful..
    9shivanidubey-45105

    Its progressive

    The plot progresses slowly, so do not expect a lot thrill happening right away. Nonetheless, everything else is all perfectly balanced - the aesthetics, soundtracks, and of course actors! Lee Min Ho, as always, is unmatched. The drama has perfectly blended comedy, thriller, romance, and suspense of it all. So far, I have watched 8 episodes and the story is still unfolding itself. I believe the last 8 episodes will be packed with the gist of the overall plot.
    jiwonoc

    TKEM made me fall in love

    With Lee Minho since first noticing him in 2010 with Boys Over Flowers. Researching him got me into over 10 years of being SHINee fan but I didn't watch another drama of LMH. Then I recently watched TKEM. I couldn't stop watching and finished within 2 days. Who doesn't love a fairy tale...add a fantasy element and the perfect King plus bodyguard and it's magic. Now I'm watching every drama and movie the inimitable LMH has been casted and all are so great. He's so magnetic. Can't wait til Pachinko and more dramas with Hallyu King Lee Minho.
    9shell5791

    I'm in

    Ok, the first 3 episode, I was kind of disappointed. I thought there's a lot a slow motion and a bit too slow, I almost fall asleep watching it. But after watching the 4the episode, I'm hook. I can't wait to watch the next one. I am excited about it and I can't wait to see more of Lee min Ho and see where the story go!

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    • Trivia
      "The King: Monarch of Eternity" is Lee Min-ho's first acting role since he was discharged from the South Korean military on April 25, 2019.
    • Soundtracks
      I Just Want To Stay With You
      Performed by Zion. T.

      Lyrics & Music by DOKO, Son Jae Min

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Netflix
      • Official Site (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • The King: Monarch of Eternity
    • Filming locations
      • Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul, South Korea(Lee Gon and Tae Eul's first meeting)
    • Production companies
      • Hwa and Dam Pictures
      • Studio Dragon
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 10m(70 min)
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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