The King's Affection: Episode list

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S1.E1 - Episode 1
Monday, October 11, 2021

Years after the crown princess delivers forbidden twins, Yi Hwi meets a court maid who looks exactly like him, to his amazement and his mother’s horror.

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S1.E2 - Episode 2
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Dam-i tearfully bears the weight of the crown in guise of her brother. Jung Ji-un races against time to find a herbal remedy for a peeved patient.

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S1.E3 - Episode 3
Monday, October 18, 2021

Hwi spares Ji-un his life thinking they won't ever cross paths again. Later, she's startled to see him lurking inside the palace walls.

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S1.E4 - Episode 4
Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Ji-un proves to be a formidable opponent for Hwi, who's determined to make her newest royal tutor resign. Yi Hyun takes Hwi out on the town.

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S1.E5 - Episode 5
Monday, October 25, 2021

Ji-un's good-hearted attempt to make his pupil warm up to people in the palace goes awry. Prince Changun tests Hwi with an intoxicating surprise.

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S1.E6 - Episode 6
Tuesday, October 26, 2021

A familiar book on the crown prince's desk baffles Ji-un. Running out of time and the means to save his friends, he asks Hwi for help.

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S1.E7 - Episode 7
Monday, November 1, 2021

Hwi earns a chance to gain the king's trust during the Ming envoys' visit, but an ill-tempered guest tests the limits of her patience.

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S1.E8 - Episode 8
Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Ji-un comforts a tearful Hwi in his arms. Hyun and Ji-un team up to figure out the envoy's secret after a suspicious man visits his quarters.

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S1.E9 - Episode 9
Monday, November 8, 2021

The queen dowager tells the crown prince to wed. As Ji-un recalls previous night's events, he realizes the reason behind his rollercoaster of emotions.

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S1.E10 - Episode 10
Tuesday, November 9, 2021

After a joyous day together, Hwi gives Ji-un her answer. Shin So-eun and No Ha-gyeong visit the palace as candidates to become the next crown princess.

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S1.E11 - Episode 11
Monday, November 15, 2021

Hyun visits Ji-un at his new clinic. A furious Hwi holds Prince Changun accountable for his wrongdoing, and faces staggering backlash as a result.

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S1.E12 - Episode 12
Tuesday, November 16, 2021

The king is asked to answer to overwhelming appeals for the crown prince's removal. Reentering the palace, Ji-un promises to protect Hwi no matter what.

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S1.E13 - Episode 13
Monday, November 22, 2021

Hwi carefully reveals her secret to Ji-un. Lord Sangheon unleashes his royal ambitions and makes way for the future king.

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S1.E14 - Episode 14
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Hwi and Ha-gyeong spend their first night together. Reinstated into a palace operating around Lord Sangheon, Ji-un lies low to serve the wounded king.

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S1.E15 - Episode 15
Monday, November 29, 2021

Moving in silence, Hwi strategizes retaliation against her grandfather. Kim Ga-on reappears in front of the king with a startling confession.

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S1.E16 - Episode 16
Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Yoon Hyeong-seol sets out to find the damning ledger and keep his promise to the king. Prince Wonsan puts two and two together about Hwi's identity.

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S1.E17 - Episode 17
Monday, December 6, 2021

Rumors about Hwi and Ji-un's close relationship circulate amongst the palace staff. To protect his son, Jung Seok-jo takes matters into his own hands.

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S1.E18 - Episode 18
Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Hyun and Lord Sangheon learn of Prince Wonsan's secret ploy to dethrone the king. Hwi prepares to take down her grandfather — alone.

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S1.E19 - Episode 19
Monday, December 13, 2021

Prince Wonsan ruthlessly proves his ambitions — and worthiness — for kingship to Lord Sangheon. Hwi prepares to abdicate the throne.

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S1.E20 - Episode 20
Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Returning to the palace with a vengeance and an army, Lord Sangheon and Prince Wonsan spare no one in their bloody path to the crown.