The King's Affection
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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Seasons
1.Episode 1
8.011-10-20211h 10mYears 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 horror.
2.Episode 2
9.312-10-20211h 11mDam-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 peeved patient.
3.Episode 3
9.018-10-20211h 11mHwi 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.
4.Episode 4
9.319-10-20211h 11mJi-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 town.
5.Episode 5
7.525-10-20211h 5mJi-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.
6.Episode 6
8.026-10-20211h 5mA 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 help.
7.Episode 7
8.001-11-20211h 4mHwi 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.
8.Episode 8
9.002-11-20211h 5mJi-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 quarters.
9.Episode 9
9.008-11-20211h 5mThe 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
5.009-11-20211h 5mAfter 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 princess.
11.Episode 11
8.015-11-20211h 5mHyun 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
8.016-11-20211h 5mThe 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
8.022-11-20211h 5mHwi carefully reveals her secret to Ji-un. Lord Sangheon unleashes his royal ambitions and makes way for the future king.
14.Episode 14
9.023-11-20211h 5mHwi 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
8.029-11-20211h 5mMoving in silence, Hwi strategizes retaliation against her grandfather. Kim Ga-on reappears in front of the king with a startling confession.
16.Episode 16
8.030-11-20211h 3mYoon 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 identity.
17.Episode 17
8.006-12-20211h 3mRumors 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
8.007-12-20211h 5mHyun 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
9.013-12-20211h 6mPrince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.
20.Episode 20
8.014-12-20211h 7mReturning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.
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