Royal Secret Agent Explained

Native Name:
Hangul:암행어사: 조선비밀수사단
Hanja:暗行御史: 朝鮮秘密搜查團
Rr:Amhaeng-eosa
Lk:Secret Royal Inspector
Director:Kim Jung-min
Composer:Lee Ji-yong
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
List Episodes:
  1. Episodes
Executive Producer:Yoon Jae-hyuk
Runtime:70 minutes
Company:IWill Media
Network:KBS2

Royal Secret Agent is a South Korean historical comedy, detective television series. The series is directed by Kim Jung-min and stars Kim Myung-soo, Kwon Nara, Lee Tae-hwan, Lee Yi-kyung, and Jo Soo-min. Written by Kang Min-sun and Park Sung-hoon the series is about a government position in Joseon dynasty known as Secret royal inspector, who monitors corrupt government officials while remaining undercover.[1] [2] It aired on KBS2 every Monday and Tuesday at 21:30 (KST) from December 21, 2020, to February 9, 2021.[3]

Synopsis

Set in the era of Joseon dynasty the series revolves around Sung Yi-gyum (Kim Myung-soo), a state examination top scorer who works in the administrative and research department of the government office. He is caught gambling and as punishment, he is reassigned to a new position as a secret royal inspector to investigate the corrupt practices of public officers. Yi-gyum carries out his new job with the help of Hong Da-in (Kwon Nara), a female inspector, and Park Chun-sam (Lee Yi-kyung), his talkative but affectionate servant.

Cast

Main

The three musketeers

Around three musketeers

Supporting

Production

By July 2020, the main cast of the series with Lee Tae-hwan, Kim Myung-soo, Kwon Nara and Lee Yi-kyung was finalized.[8] The broadcast was initially scheduled to be premiered on November 2, 2020, but due to re-proliferation of COVID-19, the production was delayed. In October, group script reading was held.[9] The still photos in the period costume, from the set of series were released by KBS as the filming progressed.[10]

Original soundtrack

Royal Secret Agent OST
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Various artists
Released:2021
Genre:Soundtrack

Part 3

Viewership

As per the audience rating of AGB Nielsen Media Research, the second part of the final episode, recorded 14% average TV viewership ratings. This is the highest record for its ratings.[11]

+ Average TV viewership ratings
Ep.PartOriginal broadcast dateAverage audience share
Nielsen Korea[12]
Nationwide
11December 21, 20205.0% rowspan="7"
2
21December 22, 20205.5%
25.8%
31December 28, 20205.3%
25.2%
41December 29, 20205.2%
26.1% 5.7%
51January 4, 20215.7% rowspan="4"
25.0%
61January 5, 2021
26.5%
71January 11, 20216.0% 6.1%
28.7% 8.6%
81January 12, 20216.4%
29.7% 9.0%
91January 18, 20215.8%
29.7% 8.9%
101January 19, 20217.7% 7.2%
211.6% 11.2%
111January 25, 20218.4% 8.0%
210.6% 10.0%
121January 26, 20218.6% 8.0%
212.0% 11.2%
131February 1, 20219.7% 8.7%
213.6% 12.6%
141February 2, 20218.8% 7.9%
212.3% 11.1%
151February 8, 20218.8% 7.9%
212.0% 10.7%
161February 9, 202110.2% 9.8%
2
Average

International broadcast

The series is available same time as Korea, as an iQIYI Original and exclusively on iQIYI globally (except China and Korea) with multi-languages subtitles.It is also available non-exclusively on iQIYI in South Korea.[13] [14]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2021KBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorKim Myung-soo[15]
Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries[16]
Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesKwon Nara[17]
Best Supporting ActorLee Yi-kyung[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [단독] 이태환, '우아한 친구들' 찍고 '신 암행어사' 주연..사극 도전]. [Exclusive] Tae-Hwan Lee, filmed'Elegant Friends' and starred in'New Amhaengeosa'.... Moon. Ji-yeon. July 23, 2020. November 2, 2020. Sports Chosun. ko. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128052800/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/07/23/2020072303076.html. live.
  2. Web site: [Photos] Script Reading Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Blade of the Phantom Master"]. October 13, 2020. HanCinema. November 2, 2020. October 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018201512/https://www.hancinema.net/photos-script-reading-stills-added-for-the-upcoming-korean-drama-blade-of-the-phantom-master-145953.html. live.
  3. News: '암행어사' 권나라, 남장 찰떡 소화…꽃도령 완벽 변신. Amhaengeosa' Kwon Nara, a male chief digesting the cake... Perfect transformation of the flower lord. December 4, 2020. Yang So-young. The Daily Economy Star Today. December 4, 2020. Naver. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128045323/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004709532. live.
  4. Web site: Kim Myung Soo, Kwon Nara, Lee Tae Hwan, and Lee Yi Kyung Will Star in New Drama 'Blade of the Phantom Master'. September 10, 2020. November 2, 2020. ZAPZEE. September 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926141750/https://zapzee.net/2020/09/10/kim-myung-soo-kwon-nara-lee-tae-hwan-and-lee-yi-kyung-will-star-in-new-drama-blade-of-the-phantom-master/. live.
  5. Web site: [공식]권나라 '암행어사' 출연 확정! 조선 첫사랑의 아이콘..미(美)X무(武) 갖춘 다모]. [Official] Kwon Nara's'Amhaengeosa' confirmed! The icon of Joseon's first love.. Damo with beauty x nothingness. Yoo. Na Lee. Sports Chosun. September 10, 2020. November 2, 2020. ko. March 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220303125842/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/09/10/SQOZOJOZUE4BEDIFWQ4Y6BSTUM/. live.
  6. Web site: 이이경 측 "'신 암행어사' 출연 긍정 검토중"…김명수·권나라와 만날까 [공식]]. Lee Lee-kyung's "Affirmation of the appearance of'New Amhangeosa' is under review"... Should I meet with Kim Myung-soo and Kwon Nara [Official]. Noh. Gyu-min. July 30, 2020. November 2, 2020. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128115937/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/2020063061644. live.
  7. Web site: 김명수·권나라, KBS 코믹 사극 '암행어사' 주연 발탁. Kim Myung-soo and Kwon Nara, selected as the lead role in KBS comic historical drama'Amhaengeosa. The Korea Economic Daily. September 10, 2020. November 2, 2020. ko. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128100319/https://www.hankyung.com/society/article/202009104056Y. live.
  8. Web site: [New Drama] "Blade of the Phantom Master"]. July 25, 2020. November 2, 2020. HanCinema. en. September 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917131406/https://www.hancinema.net/new-drama-blade-of-the-phantom-master-143526.html. live.
  9. Web site: [Photos] Script Reading Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Blade of the Phantom Master"]. October 13, 2020. November 2, 2020. HanCinema. en. October 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018201512/https://www.hancinema.net/photos-script-reading-stills-added-for-the-upcoming-korean-drama-blade-of-the-phantom-master-145953.html. live.
  10. Web site: 김명수, 신개념 암행어사 등장! (암행어사: 조선비밀수사단). Myungsoo Kim, a new concept Amhangeosa appeared! (Amhaengeosa: Chosun Secret Investigation Division). KBS. 2020-11-02. November 2, 2020. ko. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128095050/http://mylovekbs.kbs.co.kr/index.html?source=mylovekbs&sname=mylovekbs&stype=magazine&contents_id=70000000393853. live.
  11. News: 김명수, 권나라에 고백…'암행어사', 자체 최고 시청률로 종영. Kim Hyun-sik. Kim Myung-soo, confessed to Kwon Nara... 'Amhaengeosa' ends with its own highest ratings. E-Daily Star. Naver. February 10, 2021. February 10, 2021. ko. February 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210213061021/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/018/0004850296. live.
  12. Web site: 암행어사: 조선비밀수사단. Amhaengeosa: Chosun Secret Investigation Division: ratings. February 10, 2021. Naver. February 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210201153354/https://m.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=m&sm=mtb_etc&mra=bjkw&x_csa=%7B%22pkid%22%3A%2257%22%2C%20%22isOpen%22%3Afalse%2C%20%22tab%22%3A%22rating%22%7D&pkid=57&os=16065208&query=%EC%95%94%ED%96%89%EC%96%B4%EC%82%AC%20%EC%A1%B0%EC%84%A0%EB%B9%84%EB%B0%80%EC%88%98%EC%82%AC%EB%8B%A8%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. live.
  13. Web site: Royal Secret Agent | iQIYI. iQIYI. December 13, 2020. December 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201221102709/https://www.iq.com/play/2eoguh245lc?&lang=en_us&sh_pltf=4. live.
  14. Web site: "Live On", "Awaken", "Hush" & "The Royal Secret Agent" Are Your Newest Treats From iQIYI This Holiday SeasonBy. abbyinhallyuland. November 12, 2020. Hellokpop. December 21, 2020. November 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127085356/https://www.hellokpop.com/featured/korean-dramas-on-iqiyi-november-december-2020/. live.
  15. Web site: 차태현·이도현·김소현·박은빈, 최우수상 수상 [2021 KBS 연기대상]]. Jung Ji-hyun. Cha Tae-hyun, Lee Do-hyun, Kim So-hyun, Park Eun-bin, Grand Prize Winner [2021 KBS Drama Awards]. My Daily. Naver. January 1, 2022. January 3, 2022. ko. January 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220101124734/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003566370. live.
  16. Web site: 1980년 5월을 빛내주신 분들께"…김민재·정용화·권나라·고민시, 미니시리즈 우수상 [KBS 연기대상]]. Lee Chang-gyu. "To the people who made May 1980 shine"... Min-jae Kim, Yong-hwa Jung, Nara Kwon, Min-si Ko, Miniseries Excellence Award [KBS Acting Awards]. EXports News. Naver. January 1, 2022. January 3, 2022. ko. June 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621074318/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001392272. live.
  17. News: 권나라, '암행어사'로 미니시리즈 우수상 [포토엔HD]]. Kwon Nara, Excellence Award for Miniseries with 'Amhaengeosa' [Photoen HD]. Yoo Yong-joo. Newsen. Naver. January 1, 2022. January 1, 2022. ko. December 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211231155531/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000528532. live.
  18. News: 'KBS 연기대상' 지현우 대상 수상…'신사와 아가씨' 6관왕 쾌거 [종합]]. 'KBS Acting Awards' Ji Hyun-woo Grand Prize... 'Gentleman and Lady' 6 splendid achievement [Overall]. Woo Da-bin. Hankook Ilbo. Naver. January 1, 2022. January 1, 2022. ko. December 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211231164318/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/469/0000650172. live.

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