The King in Love - wikipedia The King in Love The King in Love Promotional Poster Hangul 왕 은 사랑한다 Revised Romanization Wangeun Saranghanda Literally The King Loves Genre Historical Romance Melodrama Based on The King Loves by Kim Yi - ryung Developed by Lim Hwa - min Written by Song Ji - na Park Chan - kyung No Sun - jae Directed by Kim Sang - hyeop Starring Im Si - wan Im Yoon - ah Hong Jong - hyun Country of origin South Korea Original language ( s ) Korean No. of episodes 40 Production Executive producer ( s ) Cho Eun - young Producer ( s ) Jang Jae - hoon Kim Sang - woo Camera setup Single - camera Running time 35 minutes Production company ( s ) U-Story9 Distributor MBC Release Original network MBC Picture format 1080i ( HDTV ) Audio format Dolby Digital Original release July 17 ( 2017 - 07 - 17 ) -- September 19, 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 19 ) External links Website Production website The King in Love ( Hangul : 왕 은 사랑한다 ; RR : Wangeun Saranghanda ; lit. The King Loves ) is a South Korean historical drama directed by Kim Sang - hyeop with screenplay by Song Ji - na, Park Chan - kyung and No Sun - jae, based on the novel of the same name by Kim Yi - ryung. It stars Im Si - wan, Im Yoon - ah and Hong Jong - hyun. The pre-produced drama aired on MBC from July 17, 2017 to September 19, 2017 on Mondays and Tuesdays. Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Cast 2.1 Main 2.2 Supporting 2.2. 1 Royal Family 2.2. 2 Wang Won 's side 2.2. 3 Wang Rin 's side 2.2. 4 Eun San 's side 2.2. 5 Song In 's side 2.2. 6 Others 3 Production 4 Original soundtrack 4.1 OST Part 1 4.2 OST Part 2 4.3 OST Part 3 4.4 OST Part 4 4.5 OST Part 5 4.6 OST Part 6 4.7 OST Part 7 5 Ratings 6 International broadcast 7 Awards and nominations 8 Notes 9 References 10 External links Synopsis Set in the Goryeo dynasty, it tells the story of a young and ambitious monarch Won ( Im Si - wan ) with a desire to conquer, and two people who shape his destiny ; childhood friend Wang Rin ( Hong Jong - hyun ) and a beautiful young woman named San ( Im Yoon - ah ). These three gets to know each other and became the closest of friends but feelings of affection and love aroses between these three. The young Crown Prince, falls inlove with the young woman San and would do anything to save her. He came to love her more than himself. But on the other hand, is his childhood friend Wang Rin which also fell inlove with San at first sight. Even though he loves her so much, he still hid his affection for her because of his duty to his Crown Prince and because he doesnt want to hurt his best friend 's feelings. But the time came when San realizes her feelings for Rin and vice versa. Cast Main Im Si - wan as Wang Won Nam Da - reum as young Wang Won The crown prince of Goryeo ; Korea 's first royalty of mixed heritage ; grandson of Kublai Khan. Im Yoon - ah as Eun San / So - hwa Lee Seo - yeon as young Eun San The strong - willed daughter of a wealthy nobleman, who possesses striking beauty and deadly charm. She hides her identity in order to survive. She started to return Wang Rin 's feelings Hong Jong - hyun as Wang Rin Yoon Chan - young as young Wang Rin Won 's childhood friend and bodyguard ; an elegant and refined man with an upright nature. He started to fall in love with Eun San. Oh Min - suk as Song In Supporting Royal Family Jeong Bo - seok as King Chungnyeol, 25th king of Goryeo, Wang Won 's father Jang Young - nam as Princess Wonseong ( Qutlugh Kelmysh Beki ), Kublai Khan 's daughter ; Chungnyeol 's wife & Wang Won 's mother Kim Byung - chun as Choi Se - yeon, Princess Wonseong 's eunuch Kim Jae - woon as Hulatai Min Young - won as Lady Jo, Princess Wonseong 's court lady Baek Song - yi as Princess Wonseong 's female bodyguard Wang Won 's side Kim Jeong - wook as Eunuch Kim, Wang Won 's attending eunuch Bang Jae - ho as Jin - kwan, Wang Won 's bodyguard Ki Do - hoon as Jang - ui, Wang Won 's bodyguard Wang Rin 's side Kim Ho - jin as Wang Young, Wang Rin 's father Park Hwan - hee as Wang Dan, Wang Rin 's younger sister who has a crush on Wang Won Yoon Jong - hoon as Wang Jeon, Wang Rin 's elder brother Eun San 's side Lee Ki - young as Eun Young - baek, Eun San 's father Um Hyo - sup as Lee Seung - hyu, Eun San 's teacher Park Ji - hyun as Bi-yeon, Eun San 's personal maid Song Soo - hyun as young Bi-yeon Kim Jung - hak as Goo Hyung Song In 's side Choi Jong - hwan as Song Bang - young, Song In 's cousin Choo Soo - hyun as Moo Bi, masquerades as kisaeng `` Ok Boo - yong '' Park Young - woon as Moo Suk, the man with the snake tattoo Others Ahn Se - ha as Gae - won Kim Kyung - jin as Yum Bok Moon Jeong - soo as Dol - bae Jeon Heon - tae Yeom Jae - wook Kim Hwa - Yeon Lee Han - wi Yeom Jae - wook Jeong Ji - hoon Kim Ki - tak Park Hye - jin Production The series is one of a handful of youth sageuk set in production after the success of Love in the Moonlight ( 2016 ) starring Park Bo - gum and Kim Yoo - jung. Its first script reading took place on December 21, 2016 at MBC in Sangam, Seoul, South Korea. Filming commenced in late 2016 and concluded on June 2017. It is invested by Chinese company Tencent. Original soundtrack The King in Love OST Album Soundtrack album by Various artists Released 2017 Genre K - pop, soundtrack Language Korean Label U-Story9, CJ E&M Music OST Part 1 ( Released July 18, 2017 ( 2017 - 07 - 18 ) ) No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length 1. `` Starlight '' December 32nd Taebong Roy Kim 03 : 27 2. `` Starlight '' ( Inst. ) Taebong 03 : 27 Total length : 06 : 54 OST Part 2 ( Released July 25, 2017 ( 2017 - 07 - 25 ) ) No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length 1. `` But '' Sim Eun - ji LEL Sim Eun - ji LEL Lee Hae - ri ( Davichi ) 04 : 15 2. `` But '' ( Inst. ) Sim Eun - ji LEL 04 : 15 Total length : 08 : 30 OST Part 3 ( Released August 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 08 - 01 ) ) No. Title Artist Length 1. `` Do You Know '' Kim Yeon - ji 04 : 15 2. `` Do You Know '' ( Inst. ) 04 : 15 Total length : 08 : 30 OST Part 4 ( Released August 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 08 - 08 ) ) No. Title Artist Length 1. `` My Heart '' Im Si - wan 04 : 11 2. `` My Heart '' ( Inst. ) 04 : 11 Total length : 08 : 22 OST Part 5 ( Released August 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 08 - 15 ) ) No. Title Artist Length 1. `` Could You Tell Me '' Luna ( f ( x ) ) 04 : 01 2. `` Could You Tell Me '' ( Inst. ) 04 : 01 Total length : 08 : 02 OST Part 6 ( Released August 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 08 - 22 ) ) No. Title Artist Length 1. `` Stay '' Jung Joon - young 04 : 14 2. `` Stay '' ( Inst. ) 04 : 14 Total length : 08 : 28 OST Part 7 ( Released August 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 08 - 22 ) ) No. Title Artist Length 1. `` Hidden Time '' SE O ( 세오 ) 03 : 51 2. `` Hidden Time '' ( Inst. ) 03 : 51 Total length : 07 : 42 Ratings In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings. NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date. Episode # Date Average audience share TNmS Ratings AGB Nielsen Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area July 17, 2017 8.0 % ( 18th ) 8.0 % ( 16th ) 7.8 % ( 20th ) 9.0 % ( 10th ) 8.6 % ( 16th ) 9.3 % ( 10th ) 8.1 % ( 18th ) 9.1 % ( 9th ) July 18, 2017 6.0 % ( NR ) 6.4 % ( NR ) 6.1 % ( NR ) 6.5 % ( NR ) 6.5 % ( 20th ) 6.8 % ( NR ) 6.4 % ( NR ) 6.6 % ( NR ) 5 July 24, 2017 6.9 % ( NR ) 7.6 % ( NR ) 7.2 % ( NR ) 7.9 % ( 18th ) 6 7.0 % ( NR ) 7.2 % ( NR ) 7.0 % ( NR ) 7.3 % ( 18th ) 7 July 25, 2017 7.1 % ( NR ) 7.4 % ( 19th ) 7.0 % ( 19th ) 7.5 % ( 13th ) 8 7.6 % ( 17th ) 8.0 % ( 16th ) 7.2 % ( 17th ) 7.6 % ( 12th ) 9 July 31, 2017 6.5 % ( NR ) 6.7 % ( NR ) 6.9 % ( NR ) 7.1 % ( NR ) 10 7.3 % ( 18th ) 7.8 % ( NR ) 7.8 % ( 12th ) 8.3 % ( 11th ) 11 August 01, 2017 6.5 % ( 20th ) 6.7 % ( NR ) 7.1 % ( 20th ) 7.6 % ( 19th ) 12 6.7 % ( 19th ) 6.9 % ( 20th ) 6.9 % ( 17th ) 7.1 % ( 16th ) 13 August 07, 2017 6.6 % ( NR ) 6.7 % ( 20th ) 6.6 % ( NR ) 6.7 % ( NR ) 14 7.0 % ( 19th ) 7.6 % ( NR ) 6.3 % ( NR ) 6.9 % ( 17th ) 15 August 08, 2017 7.0 % ( 18th ) 7.2 % ( 19th ) 7.2 % ( 20th ) 7.4 % ( 18th ) 16 7.5 % ( 17th ) 7.8 % ( 15th ) 7.2 % ( 15th ) 7.5 % ( 13th ) 17 August 14, 2017 7.0 % ( NR ) 7.8 % ( 13th ) 6.5 % ( NR ) 7.4 % ( 15th ) 18 7.0 % ( 19th ) 7.9 % ( 13th ) 6.6 % ( NR ) 7.6 % ( 15th ) 19 August 15, 2017 6.6 % ( NR ) 7.4 % ( 20th ) 6.5 % ( NR ) 7.3 % ( 19th ) 20 6.5 % ( NR ) 7.6 % ( 13th ) 7.4 % ( 17th ) 7.5 % ( 19th ) 21 August 21, 2017 7.1 % ( 19th ) 7.3 % ( 13th ) 6.5 % ( NR ) 7.4 % ( 15th ) 22 7.1 % ( 17th ) 7.8 % ( 11th ) 7.0 % ( 20th ) 7.4 % ( 16th ) 23 August 22, 2017 7.5 % ( 18th ) 7.6 % ( 17th ) 7.2 % ( 16th ) 7.3 % ( 15th ) 24 8.1 % ( 17th ) 8.2 % ( 11th ) 7.7 % ( 12th ) 8.6 % ( 10th ) 25 August 28, 2017 7.4 % ( 18th ) 7.8 % ( 15th ) 7.4 % ( 17th ) 7.6 % ( 20th ) 26 7.3 % ( 17th ) 7.4 % ( NR ) 7.4 % ( 18th ) 7.8 % ( 20th ) 27 August 29, 2017 8.3 % ( 18th ) 9.0 % ( 10th ) 7.9 % ( 18th ) 7.9 % ( 17th ) 28 8.4 % ( 15th ) 7.9 % ( 18th ) 8.1 % ( 14th ) 8.2 % ( 12th ) 29 September 04, 2017 7.3 % ( 18th ) 8.0 % ( 14th ) 6.7 % ( NR ) 7.4 % ( 20th ) 30 6.6 % ( NR ) 7.3 % ( 18th ) 7.0 % ( 20th ) 7.7 % ( 15th ) 31 September 05, 2017 7.5 % ( 15th ) 8.0 % ( 13th ) 7.6 % ( 14th ) 8.8 % ( 12th ) 32 7.3 % ( 18th ) 8.8 % ( 14th ) 8.6 % ( 17th ) 8.7 % ( 14th ) 33 September 11, 2017 5.6 % ( NR ) 6.5 % ( NR ) 5.8 % ( NR ) 6.8 % ( NR ) 34 6.3 % ( NR ) 6.7 % ( NR ) 6.4 % ( NR ) 7.0 % ( NR ) 35 September 12, 2017 6.6 % ( 18th ) 5.9 % ( 19th ) 6.6 % ( 15th ) 7.0 % ( 15th ) 36 6.2 % ( NR ) 5.8 % ( 20th ) 7.2 % ( 12th ) 7.4 % ( 14th ) 37 September 18, 2017 6.1 % ( NR ) 6.9 % ( NR ) 5.8 % ( NR ) 6.6 % ( NR ) 38 6.2 % ( NR ) 6.3 % ( NR ) 6.8 % ( NR ) 6.9 % ( 19th ) 39 September 19, 2017 7.3 % ( 18th ) 6.9 % ( 16th ) 7.2 % ( 16th ) 7.4 % ( 14th ) 40 7.6 % ( 17th ) 7.3 % ( 14th ) 7.6 % ( 14th ) 7.7 % ( 12th ) Average 6.6 % % 6.6 % % International broadcast The drama streamed internationally on Viki with English subtitles. The drama has been pre-sold to 6 exclusive countries including China, Taiwan ( by Fox Networks Group ), Japan ( by Shochiku Broadcasting ), Thailand, Indonesia, America, and Australia. In Southeast Asia, it premiered exclusively on One TV Asia, the same time as its Korean broadcast. In early 2018, the drama is confirmed to broadcast in 10 countries. Two first countries confirmed are Philippines and Thailand. In the Philippines, the series is currently airing on ABS - CBN since January 22, 2018, dubbed in Filipino under the title of The King is in Love. Awards and nominations Year Award Recipient Result Ref. 2017 10th Korea Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actress Im Yoon - ah Nominated 2nd Asia Artist Awards Best Artist Award, Actress Won MBC Drama Awards Popularity Award, Actress Nominated Drama of the Year The King in Love Nominated Golden Acting Award, Actor in a Special Project Drama Jeong Bo - seok Won Best Young Actor Nam Da - reum Won Yoon Chan - young Nominated Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday - Tuesday Drama Im Si - wan Nominated Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday - Tuesday Drama Im Yoon - ah Nominated Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday - Tuesday Drama Hong Jong - hyun Nominated Oh Min - suk Nominated Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday - Tuesday Drama Jang Young - nam Nominated Notes ^ Jump up to : In order to circumvent Korean laws that prevent commercial breaks in the middle of an episode, what would previously have been aired as single 70 minute episodes are now being repackaged as two 35 minute episodes, with two episodes being shown each night with a commercial break between the two. References ^ Jump up to : Chung, Jin - hong. `` Yoona and Siwan to star in ' King ''. Korea JoongAng Daily. JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved September 25, 2016. Jump up ^ 19, R. Jun June ; 2017 ( 19 June 2017 ). `` '' The King Loves '' Revealed To Be Written By Song Ji Na, The Writer Of `` Healer '' ``. soompi.com. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 22. ^ Jump up to : `` ( 단독 ) 임시완 X 윤아 X 홍종현 ' 왕사 ', ' 화려한 유혹 ' PD 연출 '' ( Im Siwan x Yoona x Hong Jonghyun ' The King Loves ' working together with Glamorous Temptation PD ). OSEN ( in Korean ). 13 December 2016. Retrieved 2016 - 12 - 15. Jump up ^ Park, Jin - hai ( 15 May 2017 ). `` Viewers angry over commercial breaks ''. The Korea Times. Hankook Ilbo. Retrieved 2017 - 05 - 30. Jump up ^ `` 왕 은 사랑한다 제작사 (주) 유 스토리 나인 조은영 대표 이사 ( PHOTO : Cho Eun - young, CEO of The King in Love producer U-Story9 ) ''. theleader.mt.co.kr. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 27. Jump up ^ ( NEW ) The King in Love 1st Teaser, 왕 은 사랑한다 첫 티저. MBC Drama via Youtube. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 2017 - 07 - 02. Jump up ^ `` ' The King Loves ' delves into destructive desire of Goryeo King ''. The Korea Herald. Jump up ^ `` ' The King Loves ' : Coming - of - age show on Goryeo 's forgotten mix - blooded king ''. Yonhap News Agency. Jump up ^ `` Oh Min Seok Proves Himself As Charismatic Villain For `` The King Loves '' ``. Soompi. Jump up ^ `` Daum 요청 하신 페이지 의 사용 권한 이 없습니다 '' ( in Korean ). Media Daum. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 14. Jump up ^ `` ' 왕 은 사랑한다 ' 장영남, 임시완 母 로 출연 확정... 정보석 과 대립 ( 공식 ) 다음 연예 '' ( in Korean ). Media Daum. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 14. Jump up ^ `` Im Siwan 's Handsome Bodyguard In `` The King Loves '' Gains Attention For His Korean Acting Debut ``. Soompi. Jump up ^ `` '' The King Loves '' To Introduce New Female Character And Raise Tensions In Upcoming Episodes ``. Soompi. Jump up ^ `` Park Ji Hyun Joins YoonA And More In `` The King Loves '' ``. Soompi. Jump up ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/BXkZVU5lPXx/. Retrieved 12 August 2017. Jump up ^ `` ( SC 초점 ) ' 군주 엽녀 왕사 ' 청춘 사극 의 습격, 제 2 의 ' 구르미'는 ? '' ( `` Monarch '', `` Sassy Girl '', `` King in Love '' : Which will be the second `` Love in the Moonlight '' ). Sports Chosun ( in Korean ). Jump up ^ `` ( 이슈 와치 ) 유승호 X 여진구 X 임시완, 王 이 몰려 온다 ''. Newsen ( in Korean ). Jump up ^ `` Fantasy period dramas dominate small screen ''. The Korea Times. Jump up ^ `` ' 왕 은 사랑한다 ' 임시완 임윤아 홍종현, 케미 걱정 없는 대본 인증 샷 ''. Naver. Retrieved 2017 - 01 - 06. Jump up ^ Lee, Mi - young. `` 임윤아 `` ' 왕 은 사랑한다 ' 임시완 과 호흡, 기대 크다 '' ``. Joy News 24 ( in Korean ). Retrieved 2016 - 11 - 17. Jump up ^ Cho, Hyun - joo. `` ' 더 케이투 ' → ' 왕 은 사랑한다 ', 윤아 의 열연 은 계속 된다 ''. 10Asia ( in Korean ). 10Asia. Retrieved 2016 - 11 - 17. Jump up ^ G. Lee. `` '' The King Loves '' Cast Shares Thoughts After Wrapping Up Filming ``. Soompi. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 27. Jump up ^ Baek, Sol - mi. `` 중국 서 인지도 쌓은 윤아 임시완 ' 멜로 사극 ' 호흡 ''. Sports DongA ( in Korean ). Retrieved 2016 - 09 - 25. Jump up ^ `` AGB Daily Ratings : this links to current day - select the date from drop down menu ''. AGB Nielsen Media Research ( in Korean ). Retrieved 2017 - 03 - 24. Jump up ^ `` The King Loves ''. viki.com. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 22. Jump up ^ http://www.eigeki.com/series?id=14380&category_id=5&ym=201711 Jump up ^ 기사 입력 2017.05. 12 오후 3 : 35. `` ( 단독 ) 임시완 X 윤아 ' 왕 은 사랑한다 ', 중국 미국 일본 선 판매 확정 : : 네이버 TV 연예 ''. Naver. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 14. Jump up ^ `` ' The King In Love ' Airs Exclusively on ONE at the Same Time as Korea ''. onetvasia.com. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 22. Jump up ^ ABS - CBN Kapamilyanovelas official Twitter Jump up ^ `` New Kapamilya shows for 2018 ''. philstar.com. Retrieved 2017 - 12 - 10. Jump up ^ `` 한석규 김상중 차인표 김영철 최민수, ' 2017 KDA ' 대상 후보 5 人 확정 ( 공식 ) ''. Retrieved 30 September 2017. Jump up ^ https://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/11/check-out-the-winners-of-the-2017-asia-artist-awards External links Official website The King in Love at Daum ( in Korean ) The King in Love at HanCinema The King in Love at MyDramaList MBC : Monday - Tuesday dramas Previous program The King in Love ( July 17 -- September 19, 2017 ) Next program The Guardians ( May 22 -- July 11, 2017 ) 20th Century Boy and Girl ( October 9 -- November 28, 2017 ) MBC 's Monday -- Tuesday dramas 1990s Star in My Heart Hur Jun 2000 -- 2004 My Love Patzzi Love Letter Rooftop Room Cat Damo Dae Jang Geum Phoenix 2005 -- 2009 Wonderful Life The Secret Lovers Sweet Spy Which Star Are You From Jumong H.I.T The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince Legend of Hyang Dan Yi San East of Eden Queen of Housewives Queen Seondeok 2010 -- 2014 Pasta Dong Yi Queen of Reversals The Duo Miss Ripley Gyebaek Lights and Shadows Golden Time The King 's Doctor Gu Family Book Goddess of Fire Empress Ki Triangle The Night Watchman 's Journal Pride and Prejudice 2015 -- 2019 Shine or Go Crazy Splendid Politics Glamorous Temptation Monster Woman with a Suitcase Night Light The Rebel The Guardians The King in Love Children of the 20th Century Two Cops The Great Seducer Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_King_in_Love&oldid=825237369 '' Categories : South Korean historical television series Television series set in Goryeo Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation television dramas 2010s South Korean television series 2017 South Korean television series debuts Television programs based on South Korean novels South Korean pre-produced television series Screenplays by Song Ji - na Television series set in the 13th century 2017 South Korean television series endings Hidden categories : CS1 Korean - language sources ( ko ) Articles containing Korean - language text Pages using div col without cols and colwidth parameters Articles with hAudio microformats Album infoboxes lacking a cover Music infoboxes with deprecated parameters Track listings with input errors Articles with Korean - language external links MyDramaList title ID same as Wikidata Talk Contents About Wikipedia 한국어 Bahasa Indonesia Bahasa Melayu Tiếng Việt 中文 Edit links This page was last edited on 12 February 2018, at 06 : 47. 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Question: the king in love who does san love
Answer: Rin