The King in Love explained

Alt Name:The King Is in Love[1]
Native Name:
Hangul:왕은 사랑한다
Rr:Wangeun Saranghanda
Lk:The King Loves
Developer:Lim Hwa-min
Director:[2]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:40
Executive Producer:Cho Eun-young[3]
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:35 minutes
Company:U-Story9
Network:MBC

The King in Love[4] is a 2017 South Korean historical drama directed by Kim Sang-hyeop with screenplay by Song Ji-na, Park Chan-kyung and No Sun-jae, based on the novel of the same name by Kim Yi-ryung. It starred Im Si-wan, Im Yoon-ah and Hong Jong-hyun. The pre-produced drama aired on MBC from July 17 to September 19, 2017, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 (KST).[5] [6]

Synopsis

Set in the Goryeo dynasty, it tells the story of a young and ambitious monarch named Wang Won (Im Si-wan) with a desire to conquer, and two people who shape his destiny; childhood friend Wang Rin (Hong Jong-hyun) and a beautiful young woman named Eun San (Im Yoon-ah). These three get to know each other and become the closest of friends but feelings of affection and love arise between these three. The young Crown Prince, falls in love with the young woman Eun San and would do anything to save her. He comes to love her more than himself. But on the other hand, his childhood friend Wang Rin also fell in love with Eun San at first sight. Even though he loves her so much, he still hid his affection for her because of his duty to his Crown Prince and because he doesn't want to hurt his best friend's feelings. But the time came when Eun San realizes her feelings for Rin and vice versa.

Cast

Main

The crown prince of Goryeo; Korea's first royalty of mixed heritage; grandson of Kublai Khan.

The strong-willed daughter of a wealthy nobleman, who possesses striking beauty and deadly charm. She hides her identity in order to survive. She started to return Wang Rin's feelings.

Won's childhood friend; an elegant and refined man with an upright nature. He started to fall in love with Eun-san.

Supporting

Royal Family

Wang Won's side

Wang Rin's side

Eun San's side

Song In's side

Others

Production

Original soundtrack

The King in Love
OST Album
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Various artists
Released:2017
Genre:Soundtrack
Language:Korean
Label:U-Story9, CJ E&M Music

Part 8

Ratings

Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
Nielsen Korea[23] TNmS
NationwideSeoulNationwideSeoul
1July 17, 20177.8% 9.0% 8.0% 9.2%
2
3July 18, 2017 6.0% 6.4%
46.0% 6.3% 6.5% 6.8%
5July 24, 20176.2% 6.9% 6.9% 7.6%
67.0% 7.3% 7.0% 7.2%
7July 25, 20177.0% 7.5% 6.9% 7.4%
87.2% 7.6% 7.6% 8.0%
9July 31, 20175.9% 6.1% 6.5% 6.7%
106.8% 7.3% 7.3% 7.8%
11August 1, 20176.3% 6.1% 6.5% 6.7%
126.9% 7.1% 6.7% 6.9%
13August 7, 20175.6% 5.7% 6.6% 6.7%
146.3% 6.9% 7.0% 7.6%
15August 8, 20176.2% 6.4% 7.0% 7.2%
167.2% 7.5% 7.5% 7.8%
17August 14, 20176.5% 6.6% 7.0% 7.1%
186.6% 6.7% 7.0% 7.2%
19August 15, 20176.5% 7.3% 6.6% 7.4%
207.4% 7.5% 6.5% 6.6%
21August 21, 20176.2% 6.8% 6.5% 7.1%
227.0% 7.4% 7.1% 7.5%
23August 22, 20177.2% 7.1% 7.5% 7.6%
247.7% 7.6% 8.1% 8.2%
25August 28, 20176.4% 6.5% 6.4% 6.5%
266.4% 6.6% 6.3% 6.4%
27August 29, 20176.9% 6.9% 7.3% 7.0%
287.1% 7.2% 7.4% 6.9%
29September 4, 20175.7% 6.4% 6.3% 7.0%
306.0% 6.7% 6.3%
31September 5, 20176.6% 6.8% 5.7% 5.9%
327.3% 7.7% 6.3% 6.6%
33September 11, 20175.8% 6.0%
346.4% 6.8% 6.3% 6.7%
35September 12, 20176.6% 7.0% 6.6% 6.9%
367.2% 7.4% 6.2% 6.3%
37September 18, 20175.8% 6.6% 6.1% 6.9%
386.8% 6.9% 6.2% 6.3%
39September 19, 20177.2% 7.4% 7.3% 7.5%
407.6% 7.7% 7.6% 7.8%
Average

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2017Top Excellence Award, Actress [24]
Popularity Award, Actress
Drama of the Year The King in Love
Golden Acting Award, Actor in a Special Project Drama
Best Young Actor
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Drama
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Drama
Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Drama
Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Drama

Notes and References

  1. News: Team Orange. Korean Idols Yoona And Siwan Topbill ABS-CBN's "The King Is In Love". 18 January 2020. Orange Magazine. 19 January 2018.
  2. News: [단독] 임시완X윤아X홍종현 '왕사', '화려한 유혹' PD 연출]. Im Siwan x Yoona x Hong Jonghyun 'The King Loves' working together with Glamorous Temptation PD. OSEN. 13 December 2016. 15 December 2016. ko.
  3. Web site: 왕은 사랑한다 제작사 ㈜유스토리나인 조은영 대표이사 (PHOTO: Cho Eun-young, CEO of The King in Love producer U-Story9). 25 May 2017. theleader.mt.co.kr. 27 June 2017.
  4. [NEW] The King in Love 1st Teaser, 왕은 사랑한다 첫 티저]. MBC Drama via Youtube. 29 June 2017. 2 July 2017.
  5. Web site: 'The King Loves' delves into destructive desire of Goryeo King. The Korea Herald. 4 July 2017.
  6. Web site: 'The King Loves': Coming-of-age show on Goryeo's forgotten mix-blooded king. Yonhap News Agency. 2 July 2017.
  7. Web site: Chung. Jin-hong. Yoona and Siwan to star in 'King. Korea JoongAng Daily. 21 September 2016 . JoongAng Ilbo. 25 September 2016.
  8. Web site: Oh Min Seok Proves Himself As Charismatic Villain For "The King Loves". Soompi. 2 August 2017 .
  9. Web site: Daum 요청하신 페이지의 사용권한이 없습니다. Media Daum. 14 June 2017. ko.
  10. Web site: http://media.daum.net/m/entertain/newsview/20161223125937551. ko:'왕은사랑한다' 장영남, 임시완母로 출연 확정..정보석과 대립(공식) | 다음연예. Media Daum. 23 December 2016. 14 June 2017. ko.
  11. Web site: Im Siwan's Handsome Bodyguard In "The King Loves" Gains Attention For His Korean Acting Debut. Soompi. 25 July 2017 .
  12. Web site: "The King Loves" To Introduce New Female Character And Raise Tensions In Upcoming Episodes. Soompi. 24 July 2017 .
  13. Web site: Park Ji Hyun Joins YoonA And More In "The King Loves". Soompi. 22 February 2017 .
  14. Web site: Instagram. www.instagram.com . 12 August 2017.
  15. Web site: [SC초점]'군주·엽녀·왕사' 청춘사극의 습격, 제2의 '구르미'는?]. "Monarch", "Sassy Girl", "King in Love": Which will be the second "Love in the Moonlight". Sports Chosun. ko.
  16. Web site: [이슈와치]유승호X여진구X임시완, 王이 몰려온다]. Newsen. ko.
  17. Web site: Fantasy period dramas dominate small screen. The Korea Times. 5 June 2017.
  18. News: '왕은 사랑한다' 임시완·임윤아·홍종현, 케미 걱정 없는 대본 인증샷. 6 January 2017. Naver.
  19. Web site: Lee. Mi-young. ko:임윤아 "'왕은 사랑한다' 임시완과 호흡, 기대 크다". http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_menu=700100&g_serial=991200&rrf=nv. Joy News 24. 15 November 2016 . 17 November 2016. ko.
  20. Web site: Cho. Hyun-joo. ko:‘더 케이투’→‘왕은 사랑한다’, 윤아의 열연은 계속된다. http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1056377. 10Asia. 17 November 2016. ko. 12 November 2016.
  21. Web site: G. Lee. "The King Loves" Cast Shares Thoughts After Wrapping Up Filming. Soompi. 23 June 2017 . 27 June 2017. en.
  22. Web site: Baek. Sol-mi. ko:중국서 인지도 쌓은 윤아·임시완 '멜로사극' 호흡. http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160922/80408369/3. Sports Donga. 25 September 2016. ko. 23 September 2016.
  23. Web site: AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu. ko. AGB Nielsen Media Research. 24 March 2017.
  24. Web site: 한석규•김상중•차인표•김영철•최민수, '2017 KDA' 대상 후보 5人 확정 (공식). 30 September 2017.

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