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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.
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- E1 Episode 1Next upOct 11, 2021 · 70 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Years after the crown princess delivers forbidden twins, Yi Hwi meets a court maid who looks exactly like him, to his amazement and his mother’s horror.
Guest stars: Esther K. Chae (The Queen Dowager), Choi Won (Royal Physician)
- E2 Episode 2Oct 12, 2021 · 71 min · ★ 9.3
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Dam-i tearfully bears the weight of the crown in guise of her brother. Jung Ji-un races against time to find a herbal remedy for a peeved patient.
Guest stars: Esther K. Chae (The Queen Dowager)
- E3 Episode 3Oct 18, 2021 · 71 min
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Hwi spares Ji-un his life thinking they won't ever cross paths again. Later, she's startled to see him lurking inside the palace walls.
Guest stars: Kwon Eun-bin (Gisaeng)
- E4 Episode 4Oct 19, 2021 · 71 min · ★ 9.3
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Ji-un proves to be a formidable opponent for Hwi, who's determined to make her newest royal tutor resign. Yi Hyun takes Hwi out on the town.
- E5 Episode 5Oct 25, 2021 · 65 min
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Ji-un's good-hearted attempt to make his pupil warm up to people in the palace goes awry. Prince Changun tests Hwi with an intoxicating surprise.
- E6 Episode 6Oct 26, 2021 · 65 min
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A familiar book on the crown prince's desk baffles Ji-un. Running out of time and the means to save his friends, he asks Hwi for help.
- E7 Episode 7Nov 1, 2021 · 64 min
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Hwi earns a chance to gain the king's trust during the Ming envoys' visit, but an ill-tempered guest tests the limits of her patience.
Guest stars: Park Ki-woong (Chief Eunuch)
- E8 Episode 8Nov 2, 2021 · 65 min
Synopsis
Ji-un comforts a tearful Hwi in his arms. Hyun and Ji-un team up to figure out the envoy's secret after a suspicious man visits his quarters.
Guest stars: Park Ki-woong (Chief Eunuch)
- E9 Episode 9Nov 8, 2021 · 65 min
Synopsis
The queen dowager tells the crown prince to wed. As Ji-un recalls previous night's events, he realizes the reason behind his rollercoaster of emotions.
Guest stars: Han Sung-yeon (Yu Gong [Court maid])
- E10 Episode 10Nov 9, 2021 · 65 min
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After a joyous day together, Hwi gives Ji-un her answer. Shin So-eun and No Ha-gyeong visit the palace as candidates to become the next crown princess.
- E11 Episode 11Nov 15, 2021 · 65 min
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Hyun visits Ji-un at his new clinic. A furious Hwi holds Prince Changun accountable for his wrongdoing, and faces staggering backlash as a result.
- E12 Episode 12Nov 16, 2021 · 65 min
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The king is asked to answer to overwhelming appeals for the crown prince's removal. Reentering the palace, Ji-un promises to protect Hwi no matter what.
- E13 Episode 13Nov 22, 2021 · 65 min
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Hwi carefully reveals her secret to Ji-un. Lord Sangheon unleashes his royal ambitions and makes way for the future king.
- E14 Episode 14Nov 23, 2021 · 65 min
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Hwi and Ha-gyeong spend their first night together. Reinstated into a palace operating around Lord Sangheon, Ji-un lies low to serve the wounded king.
- E15 Episode 15Nov 29, 2021 · 65 min
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Moving in silence, Hwi strategizes retaliation against her grandfather. Kim Ga-on reappears in front of the king with a startling confession.
Guest stars: Han Sung-yeon (Yu Gong [Court maid])
- E16 Episode 16Nov 30, 2021 · 63 min
Synopsis
Yoon Hyeong-seol sets out to find the damning ledger and keep his promise to the king. Prince Wonsan puts two and two together about Hwi's identity.
Guest stars: Han Sung-yeon (Yu Gong [Court maid])
- E17 Episode 17Dec 6, 2021 · 63 min
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Rumors about Hwi and Ji-un's close relationship circulate amongst the palace staff. To protect his son, Jung Seok-jo takes matters into his own hands.
Guest stars: Han Sung-yeon (Yu Gong [Court maid])
- E18 Episode 18Dec 7, 2021 · 65 min
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Hyun and Lord Sangheon learn of Prince Wonsan's secret ploy to dethrone the king. Hwi prepares to take down her grandfather — alone.
Guest stars: Han Sung-yeon (Yu Gong [Court maid])
- E19 Episode 19Dec 13, 2021 · 66 min
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Prince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.
- E20 Episode 20Dec 14, 2021 · 67 min
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Returning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.
Guest stars: Han Sung-yeon (Yu Gong [Court maid])
Cast & crew
Created by Han Hee-jung
Park Eun-bin
Rowoon
Nam Yoon-su
Bae Yoon-kyung
Choi Byung-chan
Lee Pil-mo
Baek Hyun-joo
Ko Kyu-pil
Jung Chae-yeon
Bae Soo-bin
Han Chae-a
Yoon Je-moonVideos
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ParkMinAug 22, 2023
Well, let me tell you, that this drama was a life-changing experience because after enduring its mind-numbingly brilliant writing that clearly must have been penned by a troupe of hyper-intelligent amoebas, I now have an entirely new appreciation for the fine art of cringing. It's not every day you witness such a harmonious symphony of terrible acting, contrived plot devices, and dialogue that would make a robot's attempts at humor seem positively Shakespearean, all neatly pa… Read more
ckaged in a show that proudly screams a truly modern marvel of disappointment.