The Kingвђ™s Affection (2021) Apr 2026

(SF9) as Jung Ji-woon, Lee Hwi's royal tutor and first love. Nam Yoon-su as Lee Hyun (Prince Jaeun).

(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.

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as Kim Ga-on, Lee Hwi’s mysterious bodyguard. Plot Overview

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. (SF9) as Jung Ji-woon, Lee Hwi's royal tutor and first love

: Look for visual "dividing lines" in the cinematography—such as pillars or screens between characters—which directors used to symbolize their hidden secrets and social boundaries.

: 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 . Essential Viewing Guide Where to Watch : You

: Park Eun-bin received widespread acclaim and several awards, including Best Actress at the KBS Drama Awards and the Korea Broadcasting Awards . Google Watch Action Data