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The Queen Who Crowns

The Queen Who Crowns

192025•1h 0m•7.7/10
Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.7/10(11)

A woman from a prestigious family helps her husband become king, but their relationship deteriorates as he takes many concubines. Tensions rise as the king seeks to control her and her family.

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Production

JS Pictures, Studio Dragon

Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 6, 2025

Last Aired

February 18, 2025

Networks

tvN

Created By

Kim Sang-ho, Lee Young-mi

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2025-01-06
At King Taejong's coronation banquet, he and Queen Wonkyung celebrate their love and trust. But their bond is tested when Yeongsil, who secretly raised Bang-won's child, reappears.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2025-01-07
Yeongsil disrespects Wonkyung, believing in the king's favor. When Bang-won takes another woman-Wonkyung's trusted maid Charyeong-his wife finally reaches her breaking point.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2025-01-13
Wonkyung discovers a secret plot to restore the former king. If she tells Bang-won, her own family's betrayal will also be exposed.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2025-01-14
The coup is stopped, but Yeongsil is caught in the mess. Bang-won tries to protect her, shaking Wonkyung's trust in him.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2025-01-20
King Bang-won plans to take new concubines. Wonkyung resists, but Charyeong, now pregnant, strengthens her hold on the king.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2025-01-21
A rebellion breaks out, and Wonkyung sets aside her resentment to help Bang-won. But his plan to cut ties with powerful noble families puts her own family in danger.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2025-01-27
Wonkyung stops the forced tribute of women to Ming China, but her growing influence leads Bang-won to consider replacing the crown prince.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2025-01-28
Wonkyung blocks the crown prince's removal, fearing it will put his life at risk. Meanwhile, a real estate scandal threatens her position.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2025-02-03
King Bang-won wants to pick a political bride for the crown prince, but Wonkyung insists on choosing based on merit. She publicly challenges his decision.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2025-02-04
Queen Wonkyung discovers corruption among royal relatives but is framed for treason. With the people's help, she returns to the palace and reminds Bang-won of their shared dream.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2025-02-10
King Bang-won orders the execution of Wonkyung's brothers. She tries to accept his decision as king, but their relationship is never the same.
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2025-02-11
King Bang-won finally agrees to replace the crown prince. Wonkyung ensures their son, Prince Chungnyeong, presents his vision for the future-laying the foundation for a great Joseon.
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2025-02-17
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2025-02-18

Cast

Cha Joo-young

Cha Joo-young

Min Won-gyeong / Queen Wongyeong

Lee Hyun-wook

Lee Hyun-wook

Lee Bang-won / King Taejong

Lee Sung-min

Lee Sung-min

Lee Seong-gye / King Taejo

Lee E-dam

Lee E-dam

Chae-ryeong

Lee Shi-a

Lee Shi-a

Young-sil

Choi Deok-moon

Choi Deok-moon

Ha-ryoon

So Hee-jung

So Hee-jung

Court Lady Jung

Jeong Eui-soon

Jeong Eui-soon

Court Lady Seo

Hwang Young-hee

Hwang Young-hee

Kyoha-daek

Kim Woo-Dam

Kim Woo-Dam

Min Mu-Jil

Park Ji-il

Park Ji-il

Min Je

Song Jae-ryong

Song Jae-ryong

Pan-Soo

Kim Jung

Kim Jung

Court Lady Kim

한세희

한세희

Court Lady

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