Series synopsis
The Queen Who Crowns is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on tvN on January 6, 2025. It ended on February 18, 2025. It was created by Kim Sang-ho, Lee Young-mi. It stars Cha Joo-young, Lee Hyun-wook, Lee Sung-min and Lee E-dam.
A woman from a prestigious family helps her husband become king, but their relationship deteriorates as he takes many concubines. Tensions rise as the king seeks to control her and her family.
Premise
A woman from a prestigious family helps her husband become king, but their relationship deteriorates as he takes many concubines. Tensions rise as the king seeks to control her and her family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Cha Joo-young as Min Won-gyeong / Queen Wongyeong
- Lee Hyun-wook as Lee Bang-won / King Taejong
- Lee Sung-min as Lee Seong-gye / King Taejo
- Lee E-dam as Chae-ryeong
- Lee Shi-a as Young-sil
- Choi Deok-moon as Ha-ryoon
- So Hee-jung as Court Lady Jung
- Jeong Eui-soon as Court Lady Seo
Supporting cast
- Hwang Young-hee as Kyoha-daek
- Kim Woo-Dam as Min Mu-Jil
- Park Ji-il as Min Je
- Song Jae-ryong as Pan-Soo
- Kim Jung as Court Lady Kim
- Han Se-hee as Court Lady
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | January 21, 2025 | January 21, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 14 | January 6, 2025 | February 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 21, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 At King Taejong's coronation banquet, he and Queen Wonkyung celebrate their love and trust. But their bond is tested when Yeongsil, who secretly raised Bang-won's child, reappears. |
January 6, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Yeongsil disrespects Wonkyung, believing in the king's favor. When Bang-won takes another woman-Wonkyung's trusted maid Charyeong-his wife finally reaches her breaking point. |
January 7, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Wonkyung discovers a secret plot to restore the former king. If she tells Bang-won, her own family's betrayal will also be exposed. |
January 13, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2025 |
| Last aired | February 18, 2025 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 20:50:00 |