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The King's Affection
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.
- Created by:
- Han Hee-jung
- Cast:
- Park Eun-bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon-su, Bae Yoon-kyung
- Language:
- Korean
- Country:
- South Korea
- Network:
- KBS2
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Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.0Episode 1
2021-10-11 · 70mYears 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 9.3Episode 2
2021-10-12 · 71mDam-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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 9.0Episode 3
2021-10-18 · 71mHwi 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.3Episode 4
2021-10-19 · 71mJi-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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.5Episode 5
2021-10-25 · 65mJi-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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Episode 6
2021-10-26 · 65mA 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.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Episode 7
2021-11-01 · 64mHwi 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.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 9.0Episode 8
2021-11-02 · 65mJi-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.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 9.0Episode 9
2021-11-08 · 65mThe 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.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 5.0Episode 10
2021-11-09 · 65mAfter 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.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.0Episode 11
2021-11-15 · 65mHyun visits Ji-un at his new clinic. A furious Hwi holds Prince Changun accountable for his wrongdoing, and faces staggering backlash as a result.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.0Episode 12
2021-11-16 · 65mThe 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.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.0Episode 13
2021-11-22 · 65mHwi carefully reveals her secret to Ji-un. Lord Sangheon unleashes his royal ambitions and makes way for the future king.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 9.0Episode 14
2021-11-23 · 65mHwi 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.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 8.0Episode 15
2021-11-29 · 65mMoving in silence, Hwi strategizes retaliation against her grandfather. Kim Ga-on reappears in front of the king with a startling confession.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.0Episode 16
2021-11-30 · 63mYoon 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.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 8.0Episode 17
2021-12-06 · 63mRumors 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.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 8.0Episode 18
2021-12-07 · 65mHyun and Lord Sangheon learn of Prince Wonsan's secret ploy to dethrone the king. Hwi prepares to take down her grandfather — alone.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 9.0Episode 19
2021-12-13 · 66mPrince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 8.0Episode 20
2021-12-14 · 67mReturning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.
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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
