The end is here. After 10 weeks, 20 episodes, and more fun than any of us could have expected, “Mr. Queen” has wrapped up. This is one of those shows that will go down as zany, family-friendly, and above all, with real stakes, heart, and sheer fun!
Without further ado, let’s dive into everything that was amazing (and the one thing that wasn’t) about the latest quartet of episodes.
Warning: spoilers for episodes 17-20 below.
(Note: due to the ending of this show, Bong Hwan and So Yong will be differentiated and addressed by their respective names)
1. LOVED: Byeong In’s death
The historical fusion drama is about a man from modern times whose soul is trapped in the body of a queen from the Joseon dynasty. Shin Hye Sun stars as Kim So Yong, the Joseon queen with the soul of Blue House chef Jang Bong Hwan trapped inside her. Kim Jung Hyun plays her husband King Cheoljong, who is a weak and ineffective king on the outside but is stronger and sharper than he appears. Seol In Ah stars as Jo Hwa Jin, King Cheoljong’s first love who opposes Kim So Yong.
Seol In Ah shared, “I was nervous and felt pressure because it was my first historical drama in a long time. It was an enjoyable time. Since the teamwork between the actors, staff, and director was good, I was able to act more comfortably without the pressure I had expected.”
Published February 15, 2021, 7:15 AM
The hit Korean drama “Mr. Queen,” starring actress Shin Hye-sun and actor Kim Jung-hyun, recorded its best TV rating with the airing of the final episode on Feb. 14.
According to Nielsen Korea, the 20th and final episode of “Mr. Queen” got a nationwide rating of 17.371 percent in South Korea to place first among cable TV shows, an increase from 14.227 percent for the 19th episode on Feb. 13. This is the highest rating for the drama, besting the 14.946 percent it got for episode 16 last Jan. 31.
In the metropolitan area, the period drama’s finale also placed first with a rating of 18.554 percent, up from 15.132 percent for episode 19.
As it heads into its series finale, tvN’s “Mr. Queen” has shared a fun new glimpse behind the scenes of filming!
While gearing up for its highly-anticipated final episode, the hit drama prepared to say goodbye by releasing a new batch of behind-the-scenes photos of its starring cast.
In addition to capturing the intense chemistry between leads Shin Hye Sun and Kim Jung Hyun (who play Kim So Yong and Cheoljong respectively), the new photos also showcase the dedication and hard work of the drama’s many talented cast members.
Seol In Ah (who plays Jo Hwa Jin) and Na In Woo (Kim Byung In) can be seen poring over their scripts between takes, while Cha Chung Hwa (who plays Lady Choi) and Chae Seo Eun (Hong Yeon) passionately pour their all into filming an outdoor scene with Shin Hye Sun. Meanwhile, both Bae Jong Ok and Kim Tae Woo exude charisma in their respective roles of Queen Sunwon and Kim Jwa Geun.
(Photo : tvN) Mr.Queen has become one of the hot topics in Kdramaland for its continuous high viewership ratings and unique story concepts.
The drama Mr.Queen tells the story of a man who was trapped in the body of a woman from the Joseon dynasty. The unexpected adventure will give them a major plot twist in their respective lives.
Now that the drama is coming to an end, viewers are also curious about what to expect in the remaining last two episodes of Mr.Queen and what will happen to Shin Hye Sun and Kim Jung Hyun s characters after their return at the palace.