The BEST episodes of The King's Affection
Every episode of The King's Affection ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The King's Affection!
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 palace. A few years later, the twin daughter Da Mi returns to the palace to work as a maid. When the male twin, Lee Hwi, loses his life through a case of mistaken identity. Their mother persuades Da mi to take Lee Hwi's place. From then, she distances herself from everybody while living in the lonely palace and hiding her secret. However, Lee Hwi starts developing feelings for Jung Ji Woon, her original first love and later teacher who comes from a noble family. However, as she needs to live her life as a king, Lee Hwi, she cannot confess her feeling to Ji Woon.
#1 - Episode 11
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/15/2021
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.
#2 - Episode 15
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/29/2021
Moving in silence, Hwi strategizes retaliation against her grandfather. Kim Ga-on reappears in front of the king with a startling confession.
#3 - Episode 19
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/13/2021
Prince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.
#4 - Episode 13
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/22/2021
Hwi carefully reveals her secret to Ji-un. Lord Sangheon unleashes his royal ambitions and makes way for the future king.
#5 - Episode 20
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/14/2021
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.
#7 - Episode 14
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/23/2021
Hwi and Ha-gyeong spend their first night together. Reinstated into a palace operating around Lord Sangheon, Ji-un lies low to serve the the wounded king.
#8 - Episode 12
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/16/2021
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.
#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/8/2021
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.
#10 - Episode 8
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2021
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.
#12 - Episode 17
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/6/2021
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.
#13 - Episode 16
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/30/2021
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.
#14 - Episode 10
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2021
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.
#17 - Episode 7
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2021
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.
#18 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2021
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.
#20 - Episode 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2021
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.