The King's Affection (2021)
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The King's Affection is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve.
What the audience says
The King's Affection has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean series never see. It's sitting at 8.1/10 on TMDB across 305 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama, not one for younger kids. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 304 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
When the crown prince is killed, his twin sister assumes the throne while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love a royal secret.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~70 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Han Hee-jung
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
Trailer
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