The read
The series ran 1 season across 20 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
The story set in a universe where South Korea is a constitutional monarchy. The Empress regnant, already in her thirties, is still unmarried and without an heir, which prompts the imperial court to look for a suitable Crown Prince. They encounter Lee Hoo, the son of the empress' uncle, and brings him into the palace where he begins to learn the life of a royal. However, another competitor arrives at the court: Lee Joon, the son of another uncle of the Empress. They compete for the title of Crown Prince via a trial of several tasks to determine the worthy future Emperor of the country.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
13 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 20 ep2007 |
Key crew
- Hwang In-roeDirector
Cast
- Huh Yi-jaeYang Sun Ae
- se7enLee Hu / Kang Hu
- Song Yong-sikLee Jun
- Myung Se-binLa Reine
- Park Shin-hyeShin Sae Ryung
- Lee Ki-youngCast
Stills
Themes
royal familyfriendshiproyaltydeathchildhood friendsbased on manhwa