the king in love

Key Details

Country	South Korea
Genre	HistoricalRomanceDramaPolitical
Year	2017
Episodes	40
Duration	00:35:00
Rating	7.8/10
Director	Kim Sang Hyub, Kim Sang Woo
Main Cast	Yim Si Wan, Im Yoon Ah, Hong Jong Hyun, Kim Byung Chun
Type	Drama
Content Rating	15+ – Teens 15 or older

Plot & Analysis

Story Overview

Wang Won’s father is the king of Goryeo while his mother is the Yuan emperor’s daughter. He was born with many gifts as he has good looks, the wisdom of a snake, and a magnetic personality that draws people to him. But behind his gentle, virtuous demeanor, he has ambitions to conquer other lands. He has a faithful friend named Rin, who is a royal cousin and comrade with the same ambitions as he does. Then Wang Won has an encounter with a young woman named, San. San was someone that he recalled having met when he was a child and was lodged in his mind ever since. Wang Won sees how bright and confident San is and befriends her as well. But this friendship plants the seeds of tragedy. San’s beauty mesmerizes both Won and Rin and their seemingly strong bond start to fray over one woman… (Source: MBC America) ~~ Adapted from the novel of the same name by Kim Yi Ryung.

Critical Reception

the king in love has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.8/10 based on 4,233 ratings. It is ranked #3,007 in popularity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rating of the king in love?

the king in love has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 4,233 ratings.

How many episodes does the king in love have?

the king in love has 40 episodes, each approximately 00:35:00 long.

What genre is the king in love?

the king in love is a Historical, Romance, Drama, Political drama from South Korea.

Who are the main actors in the king in love?

The main cast of the king in love includes Yim Si Wan, Im Yoon Ah, Hong Jong Hyun, Kim Byung Chun.

When was the king in love released?

the king in love was released in 2017 in South Korea.