The King's Affection

The King's Affection

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Ended First aired 11/Oct/2021 South Korea Korean 1 season(s) 20 episode(s)
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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.
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Season 1 · Season 1
20 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Oct/2021
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S1E19
Episode 19
Air date: 13/Dec/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 66 min
Summary

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

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

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S1E18
Episode 18
Air date: 07/Dec/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 65 min
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Hyun 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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Hyun 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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S1E17
Episode 17
Air date: 06/Dec/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 63 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E16
Episode 16
Air date: 30/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 63 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E15
Episode 15
Air date: 29/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 65 min
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Moving 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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Moving 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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S1E14
Episode 14
Air date: 23/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 65 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E12
Episode 12
Air date: 16/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 65 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E11
Episode 11
Air date: 15/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 65 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E10
Episode 10
Air date: 09/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 65 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E9
Episode 9
Air date: 08/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 65 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S1E8
Episode 8
Air date: 02/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 65 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E5
Episode 5
Air date: 25/Oct/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 65 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E4
Episode 4
Air date: 19/Oct/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 71 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E3
Episode 3
Air date: 18/Oct/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 71 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E2
Episode 2
Air date: 12/Oct/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 71 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S1E1
Episode 1
Air date: 11/Oct/2021 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 70 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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Cast

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Park Eun-bin
Park Eun-bin
Lee Hwi
Rowoon
Rowoon
Jung Ji-woon
Nam Yoon-su
Nam Yoon-su
Lee Hyun
Bae Yoon-kyung
Bae Yoon-kyung
Shin So-eun
Choi Byung-chan
Choi Byung-chan
Kim Ga-on
Lee Pil-mo
Lee Pil-mo
Ye Jong
Baek Hyun-joo
Baek Hyun-joo
Court Lady Kim
Ko Kyu-pil
Ko Kyu-pil
Eunuch Hong
Jung Chae-yeon
Jung Chae-yeon
Noh Ha-kyung
Bae Soo-bin
Bae Soo-bin
Jung Seok-Jo
Han Chae-a
Han Chae-a
Lee Hwi's Mother
Yoon Je-moon
Yoon Je-moon
Han Ki-Jae
Son Yeo-eun
Son Yeo-eun
Queen
Lee Il-hwa
Lee Il-hwa
Grand Queen Dowager
Kim Seo-ha
Kim Seo-ha
Prince Changun
Park Eun-hye
Park Eun-hye
Jung Ji-Un's Mother
Heo Jung-min
Heo Jung-min
Byulgam Gu
Kim Jae-chul
Kim Jae-chul
Yoon Hyeong-Seol

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Lee Hyun-suk
Lee Hyun-suk
Co-Director
Song Hyun-wook
Song Hyun-wook
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Hwang Eui-kyung
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Han Hee-jung
Writer

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