Drama: Mr. Queen
Type: Drama
Format: Standard Series
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 20
Aired: Dec 12, 2020 – Feb 14, 2021
Aired On: Saturday, Sunday
Duration: 1 hr. 15 min.
Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Content Rating: 15+ – Teens 15 or older
Synopsis
Jang Bong Hwan, a modern-day Blue House chef, suddenly finds himself transported back to the Joseon era after a life-threatening accident. But things become even more shocking when he realizes his soul is trapped inside the body of Queen Kim So Yong.
Now living as a queen in the royal palace, he must survive complicated court politics and the powerful Andong Kim clan. King Cheol Jong, who appears gentle and powerless, hides unexpected secrets beneath his calm exterior.
As palace conspiracies unfold, comedy and chaos blend perfectly with romance and emotional depth. Can a modern man trapped in a queen’s body survive the Joseon court and uncover the truth behind the throne?
A wildly entertaining fusion of historical intrigue, fantasy body-swap comedy, and heartfelt romance.
Cast
Main Roles
- Shin Hae Sun as Kim So Yong / Jang Bong Hwan
- Kim Jung Hyun as King Cheol Jong
Support Roles
- Bae Jong Ok as Grand Queen Dowager Sunwon
- Kim Tae Woo as Kim Jwa Geun
- Jo Yun Hee as Queen Dowager Jo
- Seol In Ah as Jo Hwa Jin
- Chae Seo Eun as Hong Yeon
- Cha Chung Hwa as Court Lady Choi
- Na In Woo as Kim Byeong In
- Jeon Bae Soo as Kim Mun Geun
- Yoo Min Kyu as Prince Yeongpyeong
- Lee Jae Won as Hong Byul Gam
- Yoo Young Jae as Kim Hwan
- Son Kwang Eop as Kim Chang Hyuk
- Song Min Hyung as Kim Byung Hak
- Kang Ji Hoo as Kim Seok Geun
- Go In Beom as Jo Man Hong
- Kim Kwang Shik as Jo Deok Moon
- Kim In Kwon as Man Bok
- Yoon Gi Won as Royal Physician
- Yoon Jin Ho as Head Eunuch
- Lee Chul Min as Han Pyo Jin / Han Shim Ong
- Lee Hyo Bin as Min Ja Hyeon
- Baek Jae Jin as General Store Owner
Guest Roles
- Choi Jin Hyuk as Jang Bong Hwan (Ep. 1, 6-7, 20)
- Han Ji Ho as Detective Lee (Ep. 1, 7, 20)
- Kim Kang Hoon as Young King Cheoljong (Ep. 4, 8-9)
- Seo Eun Sol as Young Kim So Yong (Ep. 7-9)
- Kang Da Hyun as Hong Sim Hyang (Ep. 11-12, 14, 16, 18)
- Lee Shi Hoo as Kim Hong Geun (Ep. 5)
- Kim Min Kyo as Bandit (Ep. 9)
- Choi Hyung Joo as Lee Kyung Won (Ep. 19-20)
- Plus numerous palace officials, guards, court ladies, and villagers throughout the series.
Final Thoughts
Mr. Queen stands out as one of the most unique historical rom-com dramas. The brilliant performance of Shin Hae Sun, combined with sharp political intrigue and hilarious body-swap moments, creates a perfect balance of humor and emotional storytelling.
With strong chemistry, unexpected twists, and unforgettable palace chaos, this drama remains a must-watch for fans of sageuk fantasy romance.
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