The King: Eternal Monarch
152020•1h 12m•8.3/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Ratings
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8.3/10(891)
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.
Production
Hwa&Dam Pictures, Studio Dragon
Language
KO
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
E1
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.
E2
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.
E3
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.
E4
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.
E5
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.
E6
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.
E7
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.
E8
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.
E9
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.
E10
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.
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2020-05-23
Frightening circumstances land Tae-eul back in Gon's arms. When Yeong runs into a woman who looks strikingly familiar, he follows her.
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2020-05-30
Knowing Seo-ryeong is up to no good, Gon throws her in a tight spot. Upon returning to her world, Tae-eul realizes Luna is there, too.
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2020-06-05
Gon and Tae-eul are separated when he sets out to fulfill what's been his fate all along. Sin-jae makes a startling discovery.
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2020-06-06
Lim plots his next meeting with Gon. Understanding there's only one thing he can do to right wrongs, Gon comes to a heart-wrenching decision.
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2020-06-12
A final attempt to put a stop to Lim's ambitions comes with profound consequences. Gon travels far and wide in search of Tae-eul.
Cast
Lee Min-ho
Lee Gon
Kim Go-eun
Jung Tae-eul / Luna
Woo Do-hwan
Jo Eun-sup / Jo-young
Kim Kyung-nam
Kang Shin-jae
Jung Eun-chae
Goo Seo-ryung / Goo Eun-ah
Lee Jung-jin
Lee Rim
Jeon Moo-song
Lee Jong-in / Prince Boo-young
Kim Yeong-ok
Noh Ok-nam
Jeon Bae-soo
Jung Do-in
Seo Jeong-yeon
Song Jung-hye
Park Won-sang
Park Moon-shik
Park So-jin
Jo Hae-in
Baek Hyun-joo
Lee Gon's Secretary
Kang Hong-suk
Jang Michael / Jang Mi-reuk
Kim Yong-ji
Myung Na-ri / Myung Seung-ah
Lee Hong-nae
Seok Ho-pil
An Si-ha
Kim Hee-joo
Choi Woo-sung
Kim Ki-won
Jung Hyeon-jun
Young Lee Gon / Lee Ji-hun
Kim Si-woo
Young Jung Tae-eul
