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The King in Love 2017

★ 4.3/10 · 18 votes TV-14 Drama 1 seasons · 40 eps Ended
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What is The King in Love?

The King in Love is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Ended
Episodes
40
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Jul 17, 2017
Last aired
Sep 19, 2017
Original language
KO
Origin
KR
Networks
MBC
Genres
Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum6.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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The King in Love is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by MBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 40 tracked episodes.

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“Set in the Goryeo dynasty, a crown prince, his bodyguard, and a wealthy woman experience a tragic romance.”

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  • follows a complex relationship among three friends
  • features a royal bodyguard and crown prince
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  • leads into a tragic romance

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas set during the Goryeo dynasty involving a tragic romance between friends.

The series carries a TV-14 rating and involves dramatic themes set during a historical period.

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When is the series set?

The series is set during the Goryeo dynasty.

Who are the main characters?

The main characters include Won, a crown prince, his best friend and bodyguard Rin, and San, the daughter of the wealthiest man.

What is the relationship between Won and Rin?

Won and Rin are best friends, and Rin also serves as Won's bodyguard.

What happens after San enters the lives of the two men?

The three at first become friends, but a tragic romance ensues afterwards.

Is the series based on a book?

Yes, it is based on the novel of the same name by Kim Yi-Ryung.

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