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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.

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    The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    8.5/10(146 votes)

    #1 - Episode 19

    S1:E19

    Prince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    8.4/10(163 votes)

    #2 - Episode 20

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.3/10(147 votes)

    #3 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.2/10(145 votes)

    #4 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.2/10(139 votes)

    #5 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.1/10(138 votes)

    #6 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    8.1/10(132 votes)

    #7 - Episode 18

    S1:E18

    Hyun and Lord Sangheon learn of Prince Wonsan's secret ploy to dethrone the king. Hwi prepares to take down her grandfather — alone.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(231 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.0/10(139 votes)

    #9 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.0/10(132 votes)

    #10 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    Hwi carefully reveals her secret to Ji-un. Lord Sangheon unleashes his royal ambitions and makes way for the future king.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(146 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.9/10(144 votes)

    #12 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Ji-un proves to be a formidable opponent for Hwi, who's determined to make her newest royal tutor resign. Yi Hyun takes Hwi out on the town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(140 votes)

    #13 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    A familiar book on the crown prince's desk baffles Ji-un. Running out of time and the means to save his friends, he asks Hwi for help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.9/10(141 votes)

    #14 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    7.9/10(132 votes)

    #15 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Hwi and Ha-gyeong spend their first night together. Reinstated into a palace operating around Lord Sangheon, Ji-un lies low to serve the wounded king.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(168 votes)

    #16 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Dam-i tearfully bears the weight of the crown in guise of her brother. Jung Ji-un races against time to find a herbal remedy for a peeved patient.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(143 votes)

    #17 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Ji-un's good-hearted attempt to make his pupil warm up to people in the palace goes awry. Prince Changun tests Hwi with an intoxicating surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    7.8/10(129 votes)

    #18 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    Moving in silence, Hwi strategizes retaliation against her grandfather. Kim Ga-on reappears in front of the king with a startling confession.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    7.8/10(128 votes)

    #19 - Episode 16

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The King's Affection Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    7.7/10(128 votes)

    #20 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 19" is the best rated episode of "The King's Affection". It scored 8.5/10 based on 146 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/13/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 20".