China Synopsis
왕은 사랑한다
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.
The 2016–2018 China Window
224 China seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The King in Love sits at position #204.
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The 2010s China Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The King in Love premiered. 515 total titles in this decade from China.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #854 of 946 China seriess indexed here (10th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -1.4 points below the China average of 6.7/10.
Among China Drama productions specifically: #513 of 547 (top 94%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | China |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | China, South Korea |
| Original Language | Korean |
| Production Companies | Tencent, U-Story9 |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 40 |
| Release Date | July 17, 2017 |
| Official Site | www.imbc.com |
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Questions Answered
When did The King in Love end?
The King in Love finished its run with its final episode airing on September 19, 2017.
Where did The King in Love air?
The King in Love aired on MBC, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.