Kim Hye-soo
Queen Im Hwa-ryeong
Series
A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.
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Season guide
16 episodes available
Unlike the crown prince, who thrives in his studies, Im Hwa-ryeong’s other sons arrive late to class – stoking the queen dowager’s disapproval.
Hwa-ryeong urges her sons to join the race to become the cohort of the crown prince. She gets a volunteer, but soon learns of his scandalous secret.
At the selection exam, the king challenges the candidates by posing an unexpected question. The queen dowager closes in on Grand Prince Gye-seong.
The three finalists debate over a topic that’s plaguing the nation. Grand Prince Seong-nam risks his life to meet a doctor who could heal his brother.
On screen
Queen Im Hwa-ryeong
Queen Dowager
King Lee Ho
Prince Shimso
Hwang Won-hyeong
Prince Uiseong
More from the vault
Grand Prince Seongnam / Prince Lee Kang
First Junior Consort Hwang
Third Senior Consort Tae
First Junior Consort Ko
Master Toji
Deposed Queen Yoon