The King's Affection 2021
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 11, 2021
- Last Aired
- December 14, 2021
- Format
- 1 season · 20 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~23.3 hours (70 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E2 "Episode 2" (★ 9.3/10)
- Created By
- Han Hee-jung
- Network
- KBS2
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is The King's Affection?
The King’s Affection is a 2021 South Korean drama series set in the Joseon Dynasty. Created by Lee So‑Young, the show stars Park Eun‑bin as the twin sibling who must navigate palace life, with Rowoon, Nam Yoon‑su, Choi Byung‑chan, Bae Yoon‑kyung and Jung Chae‑yeon in supporting roles.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 70 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 11, 2021
- Last aired
- Dec 14, 2021
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- KBS2
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 297 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 20 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~70 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- KBS2
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
The King’s Affection is a 2021 South Korean drama series set in the Joseon Dynasty. Created by Lee So‑Young, the show stars Park Eun‑bin as the twin sibling who must navigate palace life, with Rowoon, Nam Yoon‑su, Choi Byung‑chan, Bae Yoon‑kyung and Jung Chae‑yeon in supporting roles. The series aired on a Monday‑Tuesday schedule from 11 October to 14 December 2021, delivering a total of twenty episodes. According to its official synopsis, after the crown
Should you watch it?
“A twin sister assumes the throne in secret after her brother the crown prince is killed.”
- compelling premise
- high stakes
- complex plot
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on hidden identities and forbidden romance.
The series features dramatic themes and tense situations typical of historical palace intrigue.
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 11, 2021
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 12, 2021
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 18, 2021
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 19, 2021
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 25, 2021
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 26, 2021
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 1, 2021
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 2, 2021
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 8, 2021
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 9, 2021
- E11 Episode 11 Core Nov 15, 2021
- E12 Episode 12 Core Nov 16, 2021
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Nov 22, 2021
- E14 Episode 14 Core Nov 23, 2021
- E15 Episode 15 Core Nov 29, 2021
- E16 Episode 16 Core Nov 30, 2021
- E17 Episode 17 Core Dec 6, 2021
- E18 Episode 18 Core Dec 7, 2021
- E19 Episode 19 Mytharc Dec 13, 2021
- E20 Episode 20 Mytharc Dec 14, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The story follows a twin sister who takes her brother's place as crown prince.
What is the central conflict?
The protagonist must maintain her secret identity while navigating royal life and personal affection.
Is this a historical series?
Yes, the setting involves the royal court and the position of the crown prince.
Does the protagonist have a love interest?
The plot involves the protagonist managing her feelings for her first love while maintaining her disguise.
What happens to the original crown prince?
The original crown prince is killed, leading his twin sister to assume his role.
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