The King: Eternal Monarch

152020•1h 12m•8.2/10

Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

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8.2/10(916)

Korean emperor Lee Gon tries to close the doors to a parallel world which was opened by demons; a detective tries to protect the people and the one she loves.

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Production

Hwa&Dam Pictures, Studio Dragon

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 17, 2020

Last Aired

June 12, 2020

Networks

SBS

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2020-04-17

Lee Gon mourns the tragic death of his father. Lee Lim goes on the run — and finds escape when he comes across a door to a parallel universe.

Episode 2

Air date: 2020-04-18

Gon insists he is an emperor from another world. An incredulous Jeong Tae-eul takes him to the police station, where he sees a familiar face.

Episode 3

Air date: 2020-04-24

Though Tae-eul finds Gon's story difficult to believe, some things about him are completely inexplicable. At work, she gets busy with a murder case.

Episode 4

Air date: 2020-04-25

When Tae-eul loses her police badge, she can't help but think about Gon. Meanwhile, Kang Sin-jae has had it with his mother's bad habits.

Episode 5

Air date: 2020-05-01

Being introduced to Gon's world is a lot to process for Tae-eul, who's taken to the palace. A disgruntled Jo Yeong keeps an eye on her.

Episode 6

Air date: 2020-05-02

A potential military conflict threatens the kingdom. Gon promises Tae-eul he will return to her, and steps forward to take care of the situation.

Episode 7

Air date: 2020-05-08

Gon brings Yeong along on his trip back to Tae-eul. He has a favor to ask of her, while she's found something troubling to share with him.

Episode 8

Air date: 2020-05-09

In Corea, Luna is set free. In Korea, Gon and Yeong run into a man who recognizes them, and Sin-jae experiences childhood flashbacks.

Episode 9

Air date: 2020-05-15

Gon draws closer to tracking down Lim, and asks Jo Eun-sup to trade places with Yeong. Mail from an unknown sender bothers Koo Seo-ryeong.

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Episode 10

Air date: 2020-05-16

On Lunar New Year, Gon and Lim come face-to-face in a public standoff. Tae-eul opens up to Sin-jae about the other world and her ongoing case.

E11

Episode 11

Air date: 2020-05-22

A compelling offer finds its way to Luna. Gon's investigation into a devastating murder leads him to an old traitor and a clearer idea of Lim's schemes.