The King's Affection_
EMMY WINNER Original: 연모
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.
Created By
Han Hee-jung
Network
KBS2
Episodes
20
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The King's Affection has 1 season with 20 episodes spanning 2021.
Rating
With a 8.2/10 rating from 289 votes, The King's Affection is considered highly rated.
Year context
The King's Affection first aired 5 years ago in 2021.
CAST (20)
Park Eun-bin
Lee Hwi
Rowoon
Jung Ji-woon
Nam Yoon-su
Lee Hyun
Bae Yoon-kyung
Shin So-eun
Choi Byung-chan
Kim Ga-on
Lee Pil-mo
Ye Jong
Baek Hyun-joo
Court Lady Kim
Ko Kyu-phil
Eunuch Hong
Jung Chae-yeon
Noh Ha-kyung
Bae Soo-bin
Jung Seok-Jo
Han Chae-a
Lee Hwi's Mother
Yoon Je-moon
Han Ki-Jae
Son Yeo-eun
Queen
Lee Il-hwa
Grand Queen Dowager
Kim Seo-ha
Prince Changun
Park Eun-hye
Jung Ji-Un's Mother
Heo Jung-min
Byulgam Gu
Kim Jae-chul
Yoon Hyeong-Seol
Park Won-sang
Shin Yeong-Su
Jeong Jae-seong
No Hak-Su
SEASONS (1 season, 20 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Episode 1
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…
02
Episode 2
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…
03
Episode 3
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.
04
Episode 4
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…
05
Episode 5
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.
06
Episode 6
A familiar book on the crown prince's desk baffles Ji-un. Running out of time and the means to save his friends, he asks Hwi for…
07
Episode 7
Hwi earns a chance to gain the king's trust during the Ming envoys' visit, but an ill-tempered guest tests the limits of her patience.
08
Episode 8
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…
09
Episode 9
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.
10
Episode 10
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…
11
Episode 11
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.
12
Episode 12
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.
13
Episode 13
Hwi carefully reveals her secret to Ji-un. Lord Sangheon unleashes his royal ambitions and makes way for the future king.
14
Episode 14
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.
15
Episode 15
Moving in silence, Hwi strategizes retaliation against her grandfather. Kim Ga-on reappears in front of the king with a startling confession.
16
Episode 16
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…
17
Episode 17
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.
18
Episode 18
Hyun and Lord Sangheon learn of Prince Wonsan's secret ploy to dethrone the king. Hwi prepares to take down her grandfather — alone.
19
Episode 19
Prince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.
20
Episode 20
Returning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
20
Episodes
70 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Han Hee-jung
NETWORKS (1)
KBS2
AWARDS (1)
G
International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela
2022
WON
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
20
Episode Length
70 min/ep
Language
Korean
Country
Rating
8.2/10 (289 votes)
Popularity
8
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The King's Affection about?
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.
Where can I watch The King's Affection?
The King's Affection is available on Netflix, wavve. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The King's Affection have?
The King's Affection has 1 season with 20 episodes total.
Who created The King's Affection?
The King's Affection was created by Han Hee-jung.
Who stars in The King's Affection?
The cast of The King's Affection includes Park Eun-bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon-su, Bae Yoon-kyung, Choi Byung-chan.
What is the rating of The King's Affection?
The King's Affection has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 289 votes on TMDB.
Is The King's Affection still running?
The King's Affection has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
