The romance between Queen Cheorin (Bong-hwan) and King Cheoljong (Kim Jung-hyun) is the highlight of the show. Kim Jung-hyun does a fantastic job playing a King who seems like a simpleton on the outside but is actually sharp and calculating. The push-and-pull dynamic between the two leads creates some of the best romantic tension in K-drama history, regardless of gender.
Chef Man-bok and Royal Concubine Eui-jin share unexpected screen time. This segment leans heavily into the sitcom-style humor that made the original series famous, focusing on palace gossip, culinary mishaps, and the chaotic energy of the royal kitchen staff. 4. Court Lady Choi’s Hidden Passion Mr. Queen- The Bamboo Forest -2021-- Korean- En...
A card game gone extreme between the Kim siblings, featuring a "melancholy" segment where characters make wishes on a meteor shower. The romance between Queen Cheorin (Bong-hwan) and King
An extension of the chemistry between King Cheoljong and Queen So-yong, showcasing moments that weren't included in the original 20 episodes. Chef Man-bok and Royal Concubine Eui-jin share unexpected
2 special episodes featuring 6 distinct "secrets" or vignettes.
Jang Bong-hwan is a modern-day chef working in the Blue House (the presidential residence). Due to a twist of fate, his soul travels back in time and wakes up in the body of Queen Cheorin in the Joseon dynasty. He finds himself trapped in a woman's body and must navigate palace politics while dealing with the mysterious and charming King Cheoljong.