The King's Affection — Season 1

Aired 11 October 2021 • 70 min

Years 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.

Aired 12 October 2021 • 71 min

Dam-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.

Aired 18 October 2021 • 71 min

Hwi 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.

Aired 19 October 2021 • 71 min

Ji-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.

Aired 25 October 2021 • 65 min

Ji-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.

Aired 26 October 2021 • 65 min

A 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.

Aired 1 November 2021 • 64 min

Hwi 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.

Aired 2 November 2021 • 65 min

Ji-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.

Aired 8 November 2021 • 65 min

The 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.

Aired 9 November 2021 • 65 min

After 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.

Aired 15 November 2021 • 65 min

Hyun visits Ji-un at his new clinic. A furious Hwi holds Prince Changun accountable for his wrongdoing, and faces staggering backlash as a result.

Aired 16 November 2021 • 65 min

The 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.

Aired 22 November 2021 • 65 min

Hwi carefully reveals her secret to Ji-un. Lord Sangheon unleashes his royal ambitions and makes way for the future king.

Aired 23 November 2021 • 65 min

Hwi 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.

Aired 29 November 2021 • 65 min

Moving in silence, Hwi strategizes retaliation against her grandfather. Kim Ga-on reappears in front of the king with a startling confession.

Aired 30 November 2021 • 63 min

Yoon 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.

Aired 6 December 2021 • 63 min

Rumors 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.

Aired 7 December 2021 • 65 min

Hyun and Lord Sangheon learn of Prince Wonsan's secret ploy to dethrone the king. Hwi prepares to take down her grandfather — alone.

Aired 13 December 2021 • 66 min

Prince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.

Aired 14 December 2021 • 67 min

Returning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.