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The King's Affection

2021·Series·TV-14·70 min·8.1(296)

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.

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About The King's Affection

The King's Affection is a 2021 Korean-language drama series created by Han Hee-jung. The cast is led by Park Eun-bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon-su. It spans 1 season and 20 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

The King's Affection was produced by Arc Media, Monster Union, and SYN&studio and made in South Korea. It was first aired on October 11, 2021, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Director
Song Hyun-wook
Created by
Han Hee-jung
Writers
Han Hee-jung
First aired
October 11, 2021
Last aired
December 14, 2021
Original language
Korean
Age rating
TV-14
Status
Ended
Seasons
1 (20 episodes)
Network
KBS2
Country
South Korea
Production
Arc Media, Monster Union, SYN&studio
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The King's Affection cast & crew

The King's Affection was created by Han Hee-jung and written by Han Hee-jung.

The cast features Park Eun-bin as Lee Hwi, Rowoon as Jung Ji-woon, Nam Yoon-su as Lee Hyun, Bae Yoon-kyung as Shin So-eun, Choi Byung-chan as Kim Ga-on, and Lee Pil-mo as Ye Jong.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Hwang Eui-kyung.

Is The King's Affection worth watching?

The King's Affection holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 296 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.

With 1 season and 20 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy drama, The King's Affection is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The King's Affection

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Cast of The King's Affection

Park Eun-bin

Park Eun-bin

Lee Hwi

Rowoon

Rowoon

Jung Ji-woon

Nam Yoon-su

Nam Yoon-su

Lee Hyun

Bae Yoon-kyung

Bae Yoon-kyung

Shin So-eun

Choi Byung-chan

Choi Byung-chan

Kim Ga-on

Lee Pil-mo

Lee Pil-mo

Ye Jong

Baek Hyun-joo

Baek Hyun-joo

Court Lady Kim

Ko Kyu-pil

Ko Kyu-pil

Eunuch Hong

Jung Chae-yeon

Jung Chae-yeon

Noh Ha-kyung

Bae Soo-bin

Bae Soo-bin

Jung Seok-Jo

Han Chae-a

Han Chae-a

Lee Hwi's Mother

Yoon Je-moon

Yoon Je-moon

Han Ki-Jae

The King's Affection — FAQs

Where can I watch The King's Affection in United States?

The King's Affection is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is The King's Affection on Netflix?

Yes — The King's Affection is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is The King's Affection in?

The King's Affection is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The King's Affection are there?

The King's Affection has 1 season with 20 episodes in total.

What is The King's Affection rated?

The King's Affection is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 296 ratings.

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