Synopsis And 6 Main Character Stories Of Korean Drama, The King's Affection

The King's Affection (KBS2)

JAKARTA - The first episode of the Korean drama The King's Affection has aired on Monday, October 11. This drama tells the story of a royal princess who disguises herself as a man to gain the throne.

Yi Hwi (Park Eun Bin) wants to replace his twin brother who died. Yi Hwi himself was expelled from the kingdom because he was a woman.

Yi Hwi meets Jung Ji Un (Rowoon), the teacher who will teach Yi Hwi. Yi Hwi has feelings for Jung Ji Un but because he is in disguise, Yi Hwi hides his feelings. The unique story makes you curious about Yi Hwi's journey.

This drama stars a series of young actors and actresses who steal the show. Of course, their appearance in the sageuk drama is highly anticipated. Before watching the drama, read the stories of the main characters of The King's Affection!

Park Eun Bin

Park Eun Bin plays Lee Hwi, a royal princess who disguises herself as her dead brother. According to Eun Bin, Lee Hwi's character will risk his love and feelings.

"When he realized his feelings, which could risk his life, he chose love with the mindset of accepting death," said Park Eun Bin quoting the Pop Herald today, October 12.

Rowoon SF9

Rowoon took on his first role in a sageuk drama as Jung Ji Woon. His character is a teacher who teaches prince Lee Hwi. Jung Ji Woon also has his own difficulties, namely the memories of his first love.

Nam Yoon Su

Young actor Nam Yoon Su as Lee Hyun, a member of the royal family. Like Ji Woon, Lee Hyun also experienced conflict about love where he kept seeing Lee Hwi in danger.

VICTON's Byungchan

Byungchan plays Kim Ga On, Lee Hwi's bodyguard who likes to keep his feelings in check. “I think love means sadness and loyalty to him. He doesn't talk much and he looks stiff on the outside but he has a lot of feelings and secrets to keep," Byungchan said.

Bae Yoon Kyung

Bae Yoon Kyung is Shin So Eun, a child of the Ministry of the Interior who harbors feelings. He wants to express his love to others but all of that takes a process.

“I thought it would be a depressing and painful love for him. So Eun always receives love because she is the only child in her family but she also likes to give love,” explained Bae Yoon Kyung.

Jung Chaeyeon DIA

Jung Chaeyeon also plays Noh Ha Kyung, the son of the Ministry of War. Ha Kyung's pitiful feelings will also be revealed in The King's Affection.

“When I think of Ha Kyung's heart, I think of autumn nights. It's warm but there's something sad about it," said Jung Chaeyeon.

According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode of The King's Affection received a rating of 6.2 percent. This figure is similar to the premiere of the previous drama, Police University, which was 6.3 percent.

Drama The King's Affection airs every Monday and Tuesday on KBS2. For Indonesian viewers, you can watch it via Netflix.