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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.
A princess born as a twin in a patriarchal Joseon era is abandoned due to her gender. Years later, her twin brother, the crown prince, is murdered. To hide his death and prevent a power struggle, the abandoned princess assumes his identity, living a dangerous double life as the Crown Prince. While navigating court politics and the threat of exposure, she finds herself drawn to her tutor, a man with a secret of his own.
The King's Affection was a highly acclaimed K-drama, praised for its compelling narrative, strong performances, and unique premise. It resonated with both domestic and international audiences, receiving positive reviews for its blend of romance, political intrigue, and gender-bending themes.
Praised for its captivating plot and the lead actress's powerful portrayal of a dual role.
Applauded for successfully blending historical drama elements with a compelling romance.
Noted for its high production quality and engaging character development.
Google audience: Viewers overwhelmingly loved 'The King's Affection,' frequently highlighting the strong emotional depth of the story and the outstanding acting, especially from the lead. The plot's uniqueness and the romantic chemistry between the main characters were also major points of praise.
Won numerous awards at the KBS Drama Awards, including Top Excellence Award (Actress) for Park Eun-bin, Best Supporting Actor for Lee Deok-hwa, Best New Actor for Choi Byung-chan, and the prestigious Daesang (Grand Prize) for Park Eun-bin.
Park Eun-bin won the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the 2021 KBS Drama Awards for her performance, making her one of the youngest actresses to achieve this prestigious award for a historical drama.
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