
Set during the Joseon Dynasty, the story follows twins born to the Crown Princess Consort, who orders the death of the daughter due to superstition. To save her, the baby girl is secretly sent away. Years later, Dam I, the twin daughter, returns to the palace as a maid. After her brother, Lee Hwi, dies in a case of mistaken identity, their mother persuades Dam I to assume his identity. As she keeps her distance from others, Dam I begins to develop feelings for Jung Ji Un, her first love and later her teacher from a noble family. ~~ Adapted from the manhwa "Yeonmo" (연모) by Lee So Young (이소영).
Synopsis: MyDramaList
The King's Affection is a Korean drama from 2021 that aired on KBS2, with 20 episodes. It mixes historical, romance and drama. It stars Park Eun Bin and Ro Woon and is directed by Song Hyun Wook. Its story tags include Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity and Joseon Dynasty. If you enjoyed it, try Love in the Moonlight or The Tale of Nokdu.
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