S01E011:10:581. Episode 1Years after the crown princess delivers forbidden twins, Yi Hwi meets a court maid who looks exactly like him, to his amazement and his mother’s horror.
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20 episodes · since October 11, 2021
Set in the Joseon Dynasty, at that time, twins were considered an omninous sign for the royals. As a result, when the crown princess gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter among twins. To save that daugther's life, crown princess secretly sends someone and moves her out of the…
S01E011:10:581. Episode 1Years after the crown princess delivers forbidden twins, Yi Hwi meets a court maid who looks exactly like him, to his amazement and his mother’s horror.
S01E021:11:122. Episode 2Dam-i tearfully bears the weight of the crown in guise of her brother. Jung Ji-un races against time to find a herbal remedy for a peeved patient.
S01E031:11:103. Episode 3Hwi spares Ji-un his life thinking they won't ever cross paths again. Later, she's startled to see him lurking inside the palace walls.
S01E041:11:094. Episode 4Ji-un proves to be a formidable opponent for Hwi, who's determined to make her newest royal tutor resign. Yi Hyun takes Hwi out on the town.
S01E051:05:395. Episode 5Ji-un's good-hearted attempt to make his pupil warm up to people in the palace goes awry. Prince Changun tests Hwi with an intoxicating surprise.
S01E061:05:176. Episode 6A familiar book on the crown prince's desk baffles Ji-un. Running out of time and the means to save his friends, he asks Hwi for help.
S01E071:04:317. Episode 7Hwi earns a chance to gain the king's trust during the Ming envoys' visit, but an ill-tempered guest tests the limits of her patience.
S01E081:05:348. Episode 8Ji-un comforts a tearful Hwi in his arms. Hyun and Ji-un team up to figure out the envoy's secret after a suspicious man visits his quarters.
S01E091:05:169. Episode 9The queen dowager tells the crown prince to wed. As Ji-un recalls previous night's events, he realizes the reason behind his rollercoaster of emotions.
S01E101:05:0310. Episode 10After a joyous day together, Hwi gives Ji-un her answer. Shin So-eun and No Ha-gyeong visit the palace as candidates to become the next crown princess.
S01E111:05:2111. Episode 11Hyun visits Ji-un at his new clinic. A furious Hwi holds Prince Changun accountable for his wrongdoing, and faces staggering backlash as a result.
S01E121:05:0312. Episode 12The king is asked to answer to overwhelming appeals for the crown prince's removal. Reentering the palace, Ji-un promises to protect Hwi no matter what.
S01E131:05:2913. Episode 13Hwi carefully reveals her secret to Ji-un. Lord Sangheon unleashes his royal ambitions and makes way for the future king.
S01E141:05:1414. Episode 14Hwi and Ha-gyeong spend their first night together. Reinstated into a palace operating around Lord Sangheon, Ji-un lies low to serve the wounded king.
S01E151:05:0415. Episode 15Moving in silence, Hwi strategizes retaliation against her grandfather. Kim Ga-on reappears in front of the king with a startling confession.
S01E161:03:4216. Episode 16Yoon Hyeong-seol sets out to find the damning ledger and keep his promise to the king. Prince Wonsan puts two and two together about Hwi's identity.
S01E171:03:3217. Episode 17Rumors about Hwi and Ji-un's close relationship circulate amongst the palace staff. To protect his son, Jung Seok-jo takes matters into his own hands.
S01E181:05:2918. Episode 18Hyun and Lord Sangheon learn of Prince Wonsan's secret ploy to dethrone the king. Hwi prepares to take down her grandfather — alone.
S01E191:06:5119. Episode 19Prince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.
S01E201:07:0420. Episode 20Returning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.Where to stream The King's Affection Season 1
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About season 1
Season 1 of The King's Affection has 20 episodes, aired from October 11, 2021 to December 14, 2021 on KBS2. Episodes run 66 minutes on average. The highest rated episode is “Episode 2” (S01E02, 9.3/10).
Frequently asked questions about The King's Affection Season 1
How many episodes are in The King's Affection Season 1?
The King's Affection Season 1 has 20 episodes.
When did The King's Affection Season 1 air?
The first episode aired on October 11, 2021 and the last one on December 14, 2021.
Where to watch The King's Affection Season 1 online?
In the United States, The King's Affection is available with a subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Availability of each season depends on the platform.