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The King's Affection

Original title: Yeonmo
  • TV Series
  • 2021–
  • TV-PG
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
7.5K
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Park Eun-bin and Kim Ro-Woon in The King's Affection (2021)
The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty when twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, she is secretly sent out of the palace.
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The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty when twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save he... Read allThe story is set during the Joseon Dynasty when twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, she is secretly sent out of the palace.The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty when twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, she is secretly sent out of the palace.

  • Creator
    • Lee So-Young
  • Stars
    • Park Eun-bin
    • Kim Ro-Woon
    • Nam Yoon-Su
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    7.5K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,233
    274
    • Creator
      • Lee So-Young
    • Stars
      • Park Eun-bin
      • Kim Ro-Woon
      • Nam Yoon-Su
    • 102User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 4 nominations total

    Episodes20

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    Park Eun-bin
    Park Eun-bin
    • Dam Yi…
    • 2021
    Kim Ro-Woon
    Kim Ro-Woon
    • Jung Ji Woon…
    • 2021
    Nam Yoon-Su
    • Lee Hyun
    • 2021
    Byungchan
    Byungchan
    • Kim Ga On
    • 2021
    Bae Yoon-kyoung
    • Shin So Eun
    • 2021
    Jung Chae-yeon
    Jung Chae-yeon
    • No Ha-kyeong
    • 2021
    Choi Myung-bin
    Choi Myung-bin
    • Dam-i
    • 2021
    Eugene Young
    Eugene Young
    • Chun-Saeng
    • 2021
    Hao Feng
    Hao Feng
    • Lee Hyun
    • 2021
    Jolene Jaxon
    Jolene Jaxon
    • Shin So Eun
    • 2021
    Dawn Anderson
    Dawn Anderson
    • Courtmaid…
    • 2021
    Will Choi
    Will Choi
    • Bang Jil Geum
    • 2021
    Baek Hyun-joo
    Baek Hyun-joo
    • Kim Sang Gung [Court Lady]
    • 2021
    Lee Soo-min
    • Bang Young-ji
    • 2021
    Kim Jae-cheol
    • Yoon Hyeong-seol
    • 2021
    Vivian Lu
    • Dam Yi…
    • 2021
    Go Gyu-pil
    Go Gyu-pil
    • Eunuch Hong Bok Dong
    • 2021
    Bae Soo-bin
    Bae Soo-bin
    • Jeong Seok-jo
    • 2021
    • Creator
      • Lee So-Young
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews102

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    10katherineross-21023

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DRAMA

    By far, this is really the best historical drama i've ever watched. Like i invested so much time without knowing. All casts are really cute and the story is so catchy. Ahh i'm so hooked up with this drama and i can't wait for the next episode.

    I SWEAR THIS IS A MUST TO WATCH. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 100000/10.
    9hanalisss

    Koreans getting rid of stereotypical gender roles one drama at a time.

    The main key element who makes this show to fresh and original is the complete reverse of stereotypical gender roles. I know the king has to pretend to be a man but she never tries to act like one following ridiculous stereotypes. She never shied away from showing empathy and tenderness and at the same time she always proves to be strong, independent and fearless.

    Then there's the male lead (Rowoon's character) who throughout the drama is so loyal, confident and proud of his feelings for the person he loves, no matter who that person is, is just amazing to watch.

    I keep discovering Rowoons acting, I love the range of his late roles, comedy is where I enjoy him the most and this show makes his performance shine.

    I love how coherent all characters are, from start to finish, all their actions make complete sense and they are in sync with their personalities.

    This is not an overdramatized and exaggerated plot where everything is predictable so it will keep you interested until the end.

    Just didn't give it a 10 because towards the end the pace is a bit slow for my taste and I missed more passion between the main couple but this is a Korean drama so Im used to that.

    Good watch.
    9justwen89

    an immersive serie with a touch of drama and romance

    Very well thought out. I always look forward to watching this serie. It wasn't easy for anyone those days.such things did happen at this time. Not human at all, but power and status still come first.

    I think Eun-bin Park had to get used to her own voice again. I do think that if you're in your role with a different voice, it's a bit of a switch. I enjoyed your acting!
    10ravmeltt

    I can't believe only 29 reviews so far

    I've just finished watching this series for the second time, and I think I may wait a few days and start it all over again. What a beautiful show. I sobbed like a baby just now in the ending, even though I saw it the first time a few weeks ago. The show is just simply beautiful, wonderful, exhilarating and many more adjectives.

    I loved all the leads, despised none except the grandfather, but he was acted exceptionally as well.

    I fell in love with the king (the prince/princess), Royal Scribe Jung, her love interest. Oh my that I was years younger and in Korea! As the crown prince/king, the female lead was wonderful. Her expressions, her mannerisms, everything was so well acted! And Scribe Jung - so handsome, and when he blushes or looks at her with love, you just want to melt.

    The acting overall was superb, and I cannot tell when I last enjoyed a show like this. I watch a lot of Netflix shows, I even watched Squid, and I watched Bridgerton twice, but I am in love with the King's Affection and have really been blown away.

    I gave this 10 stars and if I could have given it 20 I would. If you haven't watched this yet, and you love a good story with good drama, romance, love, action, fighting and excitement, then put this as top priority on your list, and then come back and write about it. I'm reading every review! I can't get enough of this show.
    10superstore88

    Congratulations to the Writer, Director, Crew and to the whole Cast for a job well done....Best KDrama ever!

    I have seen several KDramas and to this date, this is now my #1 tv series...edging my erstwhile favorites Crash Landing On You and Vagabond. This show has everything from Romance, Action, Suspense, Treachery, Humor and Tragedy. It's a Tear-jerker too from episode 2 up to the end of episode 20...You would need a lot of tissue or better a towel since there's a lot of crying for 19 episodes. The OSTs are so emotional and touching that whenever I hear IF I and I BELIEVE in a scene, my tears begin to fall..The show has the Greatest Love Story and the best last episode and ending..It's the first time I've seen all the cast but I immediately fell in love with them all, such a good chemistry and acting by the whole ensemble..You feel as if you are swayed and a part of the royal court....some of them you love, some you hate and a combination of both....but if I will surely protect my "HIS" Majesty the Crown Prince Lee Hwi...EUN-BIN PARK became one of my instant favorites and hearthrob.... she's so charming...I hope there will be another good show like this. LOVE IT..

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      Based on comic "Yeonmo" by Lee So-Young (published from 2011 to 2014 by Daewon C.I.).

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
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      • Netflix
    • Languages
      • Korean
      • English
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      • Affection
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      • Monster Union
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      • Story Hunter Production
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