The King: Eternal Monarch

In an attempt to seal the parallel world's gates, Emperor Lee Gon crosses into the human world and meets detective Jung Tae-eul. They discover a connection between their worlds and begin a complex romance. As they navigate the dangers posed by Lee Gon's uncle, a traitor seeking to destroy both worlds, they uncover conspiracies and fight to protect their people.

The King: Eternal Monarch received a generally positive reception, praised for its ambitious fantasy concept, stunning visuals, and the chemistry between its leads. However, some critics and viewers pointed to a complex plot that could be confusing at times and a pacing that occasionally faltered.

• Praised for its high production value and visually captivating portrayal of parallel universes.

• The intricate plot and fantasy elements were a major draw for many viewers.

• Chemistry between the lead actors was a highlight, though the storyline occasionally became convoluted.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the drama's unique premise, beautiful cinematography, and the compelling performances of the main cast, particularly Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun. Some found the plot to be overly complicated, but many appreciated the fantasy and romance elements.

Nominated for several awards at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards, including Best Actor for Lee Min-ho.

The drama reunited writer Kim Eun-sook with actor Lee Min-ho, who previously starred together in the highly successful drama 'The Heirs' (2013).