2025 · 1 season · Drama

7.5 Modest

Series finished

Drama

A woman from a prestigious family helps her husband become king, but their relationship deteriorates as he takes many concubines. Tensions rise as the king seeks to control her and her family.

Original title: 원경
Country of origin: 🇰🇷 South Korea
Year: 2025

Created by: Kim Sang-ho, Lee Young-mi
Channel: tvN
Studio: JS Pictures · Studio Dragon

Trivia & behind the scenes

Origins

The series was directed by Kim Sang-ho, known for Couple or Trouble, Arang and the Magistrate, Avengers Social Club, and Money Game, while the screenplay was written by Lee Young-mi, who also wrote Money Game.

Origins

The drama is produced by Studio Dragon and JS Pictures.

Casting

tvN and TVING announced the production of the historical drama on October 26, 2023, confirming Cha Joo-young as Queen Wongyeong and Lee Hyun-wook as Lee Bang-won.

Casting

Actor Lee Jun-young made a special appearance in episode 12 as King Sejong, the son of Wongyeong and Taejong and the fourth king of Joseon.

Filming

Filming for the series wrapped up completely in June 2024.

Music

The OST singer lineup, featuring Sohyang, Yoo Da-bin, Lim Han-byul, and Jukjae, was revealed by Vlending on December 27, 2024.

Trivia

The series was originally scheduled to air in the second half of 2024 but was postponed, eventually premiering on January 6, 2025.

Trivia

A two-part prequel to the series was released on January 21, 2025, exclusively on TVING.

Themes

queen historical 15th century joseon dynasty (1392–1910) political melodrama drama

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