The King in Love (2017)

왕은 사랑한다 · 왕은 사랑한다 ‧ Drama ‧ 2017

Wang Won’s father is the king of Goryeo while his mother is the Yuan emperor’s daughter. He was born with many gifts as he has good looks, the wisdom of a snake, and a magnetic personality that draws people to him. But behind his gentle, virtuous demeanor, he has ambitions to conquer other lands. He has a faithful friend named Rin, who is a royal cousin and comrade with the same ambitions as he does. Then Wang Won has an encounter with a young woman named, San. San was someone that he recalled having met when he was a child and was lodged in his mind ever since. Wang Won sees how bright and confident San is and befriends her as well. But this friendship plants the seeds of tragedy. San’s beauty mesmerizes both Won and Rin and their seemingly strong bond start to fray over one woman… (Source: MBC America) ~~ Adapted from the novel of the same name by Kim Yi Ryung.

What it's about

The King in Love (2017) is a 2017 Korean drama produced in South Korea, originally airing on MBC. It runs for 40 episodes of roughly 35 min. each. The story is categorised as Historical, Romance, Drama, Political, with notable themes including Goryeo Dynasty, Bromance, Love Triangle, Chungseon, First Love. It currently holds a community score of 7.7/10 on MyDramaList.

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for The King in Love (2017). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

King Loves · O Rei Apaixonado · The King is in Love · The King Loves · Wangeun Saranghanda

Should you watch The King in Love (2017)?

If you enjoy historical / romance, The King in Love (2017) is worth your time. With 40 episodes, it's a manageable commitment that won't demand a multi-month binge. Korean dramas are known for tight pacing and high production value, and this one fits that mold.