The King in Love (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 4.3
Released in 2017, The King in Love is a drama series.
What it’s about. Set during the Goryeo dynasty, Won, crown prince, has a sweet appearance hiding a lust for conquest. He is best friends with Rin, an elegant man of royal descent and Won's bodyguard. When beautiful San, the sole daughter of the wealthiest man in the nation, enters the lives of the two young men, the three at first become friends but a tragic romance ensues afterwards. Based on the novel of the same name by Kim Yi-Ryung.
Who’s in it. The King in Love stars Yim Si-wan as Wang Won, Yoona as Eun San, Hong Jong-hyun as Wang Rin and Park Hwan-Hee as Wang Dan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The King in Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King in Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King in Love tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King in Love (2017)?
- In US, The King in Love is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King in Love worth watching?
- The King in Love holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King in Love?
- The King in Love stars Yim Si-wan, Yoona, Hong Jong-hyun, Park Hwan-Hee and Oh Min-suk.
- When was The King in Love released?
- The King in Love was released in 2017.