The King’s Affection – Unspoiled Review
The King’s Affection
♥ Aired: Oct 11 – Dec 14, 2021
♥# of Episodes: 20
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Historical Romance
♥Starring: Park Eun Bin and Rowoon
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The Story
Dam Yi was born as the twin sister of the crown prince. But superstitions about twins being a bad omen cause her mother, Queen Jang Sun, to hide her existence and smuggle her out of the palace. Years later, her brother is brutally murdered and she steps into the role of Crown Prince, pretending to be him. Hiding her true identity from everyone, except her two most trusted servants, she lives her life in fear of being caught. And when a handsome new tutor shows up at the palace, she struggles to hide her attraction to him. Now she is forced to ask herself how long she can continue with this charade and what it will cost her.
Should I Watch
“The King’s Affection” is a light historical romance. If you like historical dramas that focus more on romance than political intrigue and serious drama, this is a good option. At 20 episodes, I did find that while it started strong, it dragged a bit in the middle. The “gender bender” premise provides some sweet and comical interactions that are entertaining to watch. The cinematography is visually beautiful and the stirring OST features some great artists, including the male lead, Rowoon of SF9. I give “The King’s Affection” an 8 out of 10 ramen.
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