(2021) is a 20-episode South Korean historical romance drama that follows the life of a princess who must hide her gender and assume the throne as Crown Prince Lee Hwi after her twin brother’s death. Essential Viewing Guide Where to Watch : You can stream the series on Netflix . Genre : Historical (Sageuk), Romance, Drama, and Comedy. Main Cast : Park Eun-bin as Lee Hwi / Dam-yi.
The King's Affection * 2021. * 20 Episodes. * TV-14 * Romance. The King's Affection (TV Series 2021) - Awards - IMDb
as Kim Ga-on, Lee Hwi’s mysterious bodyguard. Plot Overview
KBS Drama Awards * 2021 Winner KBS Drama Award. Best Actress. Park Eun-bin (actress) * 2021 Nominee KBS Drama Award. Best Actress.
: The show starts with intense emotional weight in the first two episodes but shifts into a lighter "rom-com" style once the adult characters are introduced. The intensity and palace intrigue return significantly around Episode 11 .
: It became the first South Korean television series to win an International Emmy Award (Best Telenovela) in 2022.
During the Joseon Dynasty, twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess gives birth to twins, the daughter is secretly sent out of the palace to save her from an execution order. Years later, the girl (Dam-yi) returns as a palace maid and eventually takes her brother's place permanently after he is killed in a case of mistaken identity. She must navigate dangerous palace politics while hiding her true identity, all while falling for her new tutor, Jung Ji-woon.
: Critics have praised the emotional impact of the music, though some note it can feel repetitive if you are binge-watching many episodes at once. Notable Achievements
(2021) is a 20-episode South Korean historical romance drama that follows the life of a princess who must hide her gender and assume the throne as Crown Prince Lee Hwi after her twin brother’s death. Essential Viewing Guide Where to Watch : You can stream the series on Netflix . Genre : Historical (Sageuk), Romance, Drama, and Comedy. Main Cast : Park Eun-bin as Lee Hwi / Dam-yi.
The King's Affection * 2021. * 20 Episodes. * TV-14 * Romance. The King's Affection (TV Series 2021) - Awards - IMDb
as Kim Ga-on, Lee Hwi’s mysterious bodyguard. Plot Overview
KBS Drama Awards * 2021 Winner KBS Drama Award. Best Actress. Park Eun-bin (actress) * 2021 Nominee KBS Drama Award. Best Actress.
: The show starts with intense emotional weight in the first two episodes but shifts into a lighter "rom-com" style once the adult characters are introduced. The intensity and palace intrigue return significantly around Episode 11 .
: It became the first South Korean television series to win an International Emmy Award (Best Telenovela) in 2022.
During the Joseon Dynasty, twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess gives birth to twins, the daughter is secretly sent out of the palace to save her from an execution order. Years later, the girl (Dam-yi) returns as a palace maid and eventually takes her brother's place permanently after he is killed in a case of mistaken identity. She must navigate dangerous palace politics while hiding her true identity, all while falling for her new tutor, Jung Ji-woon.
: Critics have praised the emotional impact of the music, though some note it can feel repetitive if you are binge-watching many episodes at once. Notable Achievements