King Is Not Easy (2017)

大王不容易 · 大王不容易 ‧ Drama ‧ 2017

Da Xi is a good cook who dreams of finding herself the most handsome husband. When meeting Royal Guard Shao Yong, it was love at first sight. Needing to stay near him, she enters the palace as a maid. She soon realizes that she's been fooled and needs a quick escape. While scaling a wall, she encounters Emperor Ji Man, who thinks she's an assassin whom he must stop. Something magical takes place: their souls swap. Now, she is the Emperor, and he is the fleeing maid. (Source: MyDramaList)

What it's about

King Is Not Easy (2017) is a 2017 Chinese drama produced in China, originally airing on Tencent Video. It runs for 20 episodes of roughly 30 min. each. The story is categorised as Historical, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural, with notable themes including Body Swap, Smart Male Lead, Emperor Male Lead, Mother-Son Relationship, Cooking. It currently holds a community score of 7.6/10 on MyDramaList.

Where to watch King Is Not Easy (2017)

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for King Is Not Easy (2017). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

Da Wang Bu Rong Yi · Daai Wong Bat Yung Yi · It's Not Easy Being King · Not Easy to Be King

Should you watch King Is Not Easy (2017)?

If you enjoy historical / comedy, King Is Not Easy (2017) is worth your time. With 20 episodes, it's a manageable commitment that won't demand a multi-month binge. Chinese productions tend to lean into rich costume design and long-form character arcs.