‘The Queen Who Crowns’ is a South Korean drama starring Cha Joo-young as Queen Wongyeong and Lee Hyun-wook as her husband, King Taejong. The series follows the Queen’s journey as the daughter of a noble family and her relationship with the King during the Joseon era.

Supporting characters include Chae-ryeong, a servant turned mistress, and Yeong-sil, a concubine carrying the King’s child. The show premiered on January 6th with first two episodes, and even though it’s rooted in real history and based on real characters, it’s highly dramatized and offers a more detailed retelling of the classic story.

Episode 1 of ‘The Queen Who Crowns’ shows Queen Wongyeong’s coronation alongside King Taejong, highlighting their complex dynamic and Wongyeong’s role in his rise to power. Tensions arise with political challenges, family conflicts, and Taejong’s paranoia about his reign. The episode ends with betrayals and heartbreak...