“The unlikely love story between a crown prince and his eunuch.”
A young Joseon woman who's lived her whole life as a man ends up as a eunuch in the royal palace, where she begins to bond with the crown prince.
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18 EpisodesTo protect herself and her family, Hong Ra-on disguises herself as a man and counsels men on dating. Due to a love letter she wrote for a client, she meets Crown Prince Hyo Myeong. Ra-on is unaware that he is the Crown Prince, and Hyo Myeong is unaware that Ra-on is a woman. Soon after Ra-on is forced to become a eunuch by loan sharks, and the Crown Prince and Ra-on become interested in each other. As Ra-on tries to survive the palace and the Crown Prince navigates his journey to become king, will their love prosper?
1. Moonlight Destiny
To everyone else in town, Hong Sam-nom is known as a man who'll do anything for money. But to his adoptive father, he's known by a different name.
2. The Way to Your Heart
As the other eunuch trainees try their best to pass the three exams, Sam-nom tries her best to fail, but someone wants to make sure she stays.
3. I Will Be Right Behind
Sam-nom is stunned when she sees her exam result for her blank answer sheet. The king's mental state is becoming increasingly unstable.
4. After the Play Has Ended
At the king's upcoming birthday banquet, the crown prince plans to seek permission for regency from the Qing envoy, who's notoriously hard to please.
5. Tell Me Your Wish
No one can identify or locate the mysterious woman who performed the solo dance. Sam-nom requests permission to attend the Lantern Festival.
6. When You Want to Say Unspeakable Secret
The crown prince's attitude toward Sam-nom completely changes. Eunuch Ma tells the Qing envoy that he can bring what the envoy desires most in Joseon.
7. Confession
A rumor spreads in the palace that the crown prince doesn't like women. Another rumor says that eunuchs and court ladies are carrying on affairs.
8. Although You Don't Know Well
For Sam-nom, the crown prince's confession is bittersweet. The crown prince and Premier Kim butt heads regarding the national civil service exams.
9. Latch Opening Moment of the Heart
Sam-nom starts avoiding the crown prince's palace. The crown prince finds her at Royal Consort Park's residence, where Princess Yeongeun has gone missing.
10. Like a Fairy Tale
As political unrest grips the capital, the king decides to hasten the crown prince's marriage with a candidate he already has in mind.
11. The Promise
The crown prince defends the young girl who's accused of treason, but poison discovered in the king's meal gets linked back to the girl's father.
12. Trust Becomes Your Destiny Itself
Ra-on's mother is alarmed by what Ra-on has been doing. The crown prince finds evidence of corruption committed by a minister from the Kim family.
13. Fondly, All the Best
Realizing the danger of her staying in the palace, Ra-on secretly prepares to leave. The crown prince orders a search for the attacker who escaped.
14. Misty Road
The crown prince is deeply affected by Ra-on's absence. The chief eunuch reminds Byeong-yeon where Ra-on needs to be. The queen gives birth to a baby.
15. All the Lies Seemed True
The crown prince wishes to know what Ra-on's true intentions really were. The chief eunuch senses that there's a traitor within the Baekwoon Group.
16. The World That You Dream Of
The news of Hong Gyeong-rae's return shocks everyone. Even while putting her life at risk, Ra-on wishes to reenter the palace to meet her father.
17. The End for the Beginning
One month after the chaos at Hong Gyeong-rae's interrogation, Premier Kim notifies the queen that her baby boy will soon become the crown prince.
18. Moonlight Drawn by Clouds
Jeong Yak-yong gets summoned to the palace to treat the crown prince, and Ra-on follows in disguise. Rumor has it that the crown prince is dying.
Cast & Crew
Park Bo-gum
Lee Yeong / Crown Prince Hyo Myeong
Kim You-jung
Hong Ra-on / Hong Sam-nom
Jung Jin-young
Kim Yoon-seong
Chae Soo-bin
Jo Ha-yeon
Kwak Dong-yeon
Kim Byeong-yeon
Kim Seung-su
King Soonjo
Jeon Mi-seon
Consort Park Soo-ki
Heo Jung-eun
Princess Yeongeun
Jung Yoo-min
Wol-hee
Cheon Ho-jin
Premier Kim Heon
Jung Hye-sung
Princess Myeongeun
Jang Kwang
Eunuch Han Sang-ik
Choi Dae-chul
Eunuch Ma Jong-ja
Tae Hang-ho
Do-gi
Oh Eui-sik
Seong-yeol
Ahn Se-ha
Master Jeong Deok-ho
Jo Hee-bong
Eunuch Seong
Park Cheol-min
Kim Ui-gyo
Lee Moon-sik
Eom-gong
Lee Jun-hyeok
Eunuch Jang Hoon-nam
Han Soo-yeon
Queen Kim
Kang Ki-doong
Dal-bong
Bang Joong-Hyun
Kim Geun-gyo
Ahn Nae-sang
Jeong Yak-yong
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Reviews & Thoughts
The drama had all the makings of a captivating drama—a stunning setting, charming characters, and a dash of romance. At first glance, the vibrant cinematography and the chemistry between the leads were apparent. But as the story unfolded, it didn't quite live up to its appeal, dare I say, it flopped. It would have been fine if it had retained only the slice of life fluff but it resulted to cheap melodrama antics to build tension and climax which always have had its toll on the viewing experience. The other 2 male leads Yoon Sung & Byung Yeon were treated poorly by the writers, half-arsed development and even a worse conclusion. The ending also faced something similar with it being unclean, unrefined and loose.
I enjoyed this drama very much. Greta chemistry between the leads. Unfortunately, the ending left me hoping for more. I did not provide the closure and the happy ending I would have liked. It seemed rushed. I adore Park Bo- Gum!!!
