the king's affection is a South Korea drama released in 2021 rated 8.3/10 with 20 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 39,081 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | HistoricalRomanceDrama |
| Year | 2021 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Duration | 01:10:00 |
| Rating | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Song Hyun Wook, Lee Hyun Suk |
| Main Cast | Park Eun Bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon Su, Choi Byung Chan, Bae Yoon Kyung, Jung Chae Yeon |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty, at a time when twins were considered an ominous sign. As a result, when the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, she is secretly sent out of the palace. A few years later, the twin daughter Dam Yi returns to the palace to work as a maid. When the male twin, Lee Hwi, loses his life through a case of mistaken identity, their mother, having recognised her daughter as court maid Dam Yi, persuades her to take Lee Hwi's place. Although she distances herself from everybody, Dam Yi starts developing feelings for Jung Ji Woon, her original first love and later teacher who comes from a noble family. (Source: Wikipedia) ~~ Adapted from the manhwa "Yeonmo" (연모) by Lee So Young (이소영).
Critical Reception
the king's affection has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.3/10 based on 18,362 ratings. It is ranked #1,003 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the king's affection?
the king’s affection has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 18,362 ratings.
How many episodes does the king's affection have?
the king’s affection has 20 episodes, each approximately 01:10:00 long.
What genre is the king's affection?
the king’s affection is a Historical, Romance, Drama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in the king's affection?
The main cast of the king’s affection includes Park Eun Bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon Su, Choi Byung Chan, Bae Yoon Kyung, Jung Chae Yeon.
When was the king's affection released?
the king’s affection was released in 2021 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.