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Drama Title: The King 2hearts
Korean Title: 더킹투허츠
Romanization Pronunciation: Deokingtuheocheu / Deo-King-too-heo-cheu
Also Known As: The King 2 Hearts
Previously Known as 더 킹 (The King) / 킹2hearts (King 2Hearts)
Chinese Name: The King 2Hearts
Japanese Name: キング2hearts
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 20
Broadcast Place: South Korea
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 21 March 2012 – 24 May 2012
Language: Korean
Air time: Wednesday and Thursday 9:55 PM
Preceded By: The Moon Embracing the Sun / The Sun and the Moon
Followed By:
Plot Summary / Synopsis
A black comedy and mellow drama that is set against a background of fictional modern day South Korea which practiced constitutional monarchy form of government, telling the story of South Korean prince and North Korean special force agent get together due to politically arranged marriage, and eventually falls in true love despite prejudice against each other and obstacles in life.
Cast
Ha Ji Won (하지원) as Kim Hang Ah (김항아) – North Korea Special Forces instructor / Republic of Korea reserve queen
Lee Seung Ki (이승기) as Lee Jae Ha (이재하) – King of Republic of Korea
Jo Jung Suk (조정석) as Eun Si Kyung (은시경) – Royal Guard Lt.
Lee Yoon Ji (이윤지) as Lee Jae Shin (이재신) – Republic of Korea princess
Yoon Je Moon (윤제문) as Kim Bong Goo (김봉구) – Club M president
Lee Soon Jae (이순재) as Eun Gyu Tae (은규태)
Yoon Yeo Jung (윤여정) as Bang Young Sun (방영선) – King’s mother
Kwon Hyun Sang (권현상) as Yeom Dong Ha (염동하)
Park Geon Tae (박건태)
Yeom Dong Heon (염동현)
Ra Mi Ran (라미란) as Royal court head of department (궁중실장)
Lee Sung Min (이성민) as King Lee Jae Gang (이재강)
Lee Do Kyung (이도경) as Kim Nam Il (김남일)
Jun Gook Hwan (전국환) as Hyeon Myeong Ho (현명호)
Jung Man Sik (정만식) as Ri Gang Seok (리강석)
Choi Kwon (최권) as Kwon Young-Bae (권영배)
Lee Yeon Kyung (이연경)
Production Credits
Director: Lee Jae Kyu (이재규)
Screenwriter: Hong Jin Ah (홍진아), Hong Ja Ram (홍자람)
Synopsis by Summary
- Episode 1
- Episode 2
- Episode 3
- Episode 4
- Episode 5
- Episode 6
- Episode 7
- Episode 8
- Episode 9
- Episode 10
- Episode 11
- Episode 12
- Episode 13
- Episode 14
- Episode 15
- Episode 16
- Episode 17
- Episode 18
- Episode 19
- Episode 20
Viewership Ratings (Ranking)
| Date | Episode | Nationwide (TNS) | Seoul (TNS) | Nationwide (AGB) | Seoul (AGB) |
| 21 March 2012 | 1 | 16.5 (5th) | 19.3 (1st) | 16.2 (4th) | 18.8 (3rd) |
| 22 March 2012 | 2 | 16.6 (5th) | 19.3 (2nd) | 16.5 (4th) | 18.3 (2nd) |
| 28 March 2012 | 3 | 14.2 (6th) | 16.2 (3rd) | 14.5 (5th) | 17.1 (3rd) |
| 29 March 2012 | 4 | 15.6 (5th) | 17.9 (2nd) | 14.6 (5th) | 17.4 (4th) |
| 4 April 2012 | 5 | 12.1 (7th) | 14.1 (3rd) | 13.5 (5th) | 15.8 (3rd) |
| 5 April 2012 | 6 | 12.2 (12th) | 14.7 (6th) | 12.1 (10th) | 14.3 (5th) |
| 12 April 2012 | 7 | 10.7 (16th) | 13.1 (10th) | 11.0 (14th) | 12.6 (11th) |
| 12 April 2012 | 8 | 12.3 (10th) | 14.8 (5th) | 12.5 (9th) | 14.4 (5th) |
| 18 April 2012 | 9 | 9.7 (14th) | 11.2 (8th) | 10.8 (10th) | 12.6 (5th) |
| 19 April 2012 | 10 | 10.5 (16th) | 12.3 (10th) | 10.5 (12th) | 11.9 (10th) |
| 25 April 2012 | 11 | 11.2 (13th) | 13.7 (7th) | 11.3 (11th) | 12.9 (6th) |
| 26 April 2012 | 12 | 10.0 (12th) | 11.8 (10th) | 10.7 (11th) | 12.5 (8th) |
| 2 May 2012 | 13 | 10.5 (11th) | 13.3 (6th) | 11.3 (9th) | 13.3 (6th) |
| 3 May 2012 | 14 | 11.1 (11th) | 14.2 (5th) | 11.1 (10th) | 13.0 (6th) |
| 9 May 2012 | 15 | 11.2 (10th) | 13.3 (5th) | 11.1 (8th) | 12.5 (6th) |
| 10 May 2012 | 16 | 10.2 (13th) | 12.6 (9th) | 10.5 (13th) | 11.9 (10th) |
| 16 May 2012 | 17 | 10.8 (9th) | 14.0 (6th) | 10.2 (10th) | 11.7 (8th) |
| 17 May 2012 | 18 | 11.2 (9th) | 14.2 (8th) | 11.2 (9th) | 13.0 (6th) |
| 23 May 2012 | 19 | 12.5 (5th) | 15.9 (4th) | 12.1 (5th) | 13.9 (4th) |
| 24 May 2012 | 20 | 10.4 (9th) | 13.6 (6th) | 11.8 (8th) | 14.3 (6th) |
Source: AGB Nielson and TNmS
Trivia
- Actor Lee Byung Hun was offered the leading role, but joined movie Masquerade instead.
- Actor Zo In Sung was offered a lead male role, but turned down the offer.
- Actor Lee Je Hoon was also offered the leading role, but joined SBS drama series Fashion King instead.
- The drama was originally scheduled to start airing on March 14, 2012, but was delayed due to union strike caused the postponement of the end of The Moon that Embraces the Sun.
- Goof (Factual Error): Ticket machine of South Korea appears in North Korea subway station
Official Site
Official Photo Gallery
Official Behind the Scene (Making) Videos
The King 2 Hearts OST Part 1 – Missing You Like Crazy
The King 2 Hearts OST Part 2 – Love is Crying
The King 2 Hearts OST Part 3 – First Love
The King 2 Hearts OST Part 3 – I Can’t Say It
The King 2 Hearts OST Part 3 – I Want to Live My Way
The King 2 Hearts OST Part 4 – Only You
Watch online with English subtitle at viki.com or dramafever.com.
Watch online with Chinese subtitle (not yet available).
Photo Gallery
News, Interview and Behind the Scene
- Final Report Card of Rooftop Prince, Man of Equator & King 2 Hearts (No Comments)
- Rooftop Prince Has the Last Laugh (2 Comments)
- 3 Wed-Thurs Dramas Use ‘Death’ as Weapon for Shocking Ending (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi: Ha Ji Won is the Real Ideal Type (1 Comment)
- Jo Jung Suk & Lee Yoon Ji Kiss Warmly (No Comments)
- Jo Jung Suk: I Thought Lee Yoon Ji Was Light (No Comments)
- Park Yoochun is Top Actor of Spring Dramas that Tempts Female Hearts (1 Comment)
- Jo Jung Suk Candid Confession: Lee Seung Gi Has More to Lose than Ha Ji Won (No Comments)
- Wonder What Happened to Ha Ji Won? (1 Comment)
- Lee Seung Gi Become “Gourmet King” (No Comments)
- The King 2 Hearts OST Album Released (1 Comment)
- Lee Seung Gi Ultra Tension Explosive Preparation is Cliffhanging (1 Comment)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Held Engagement Ceremony of the Century (3 Comments)
- Jo Jung Suk Falls on Knees Painfully (No Comments)
- Ha Ji Won: Last Love 8 Years Ago with Total Only 2 Times (No Comments)
- King 2 Hearts Propel Jo Jung Suk Popularity with Explosive Casting Requests (No Comments)
- The King 2 Hearts Strike Back with Charming Transformation of Lee Seung Gi (2 Comments)
- Why Korean Drama Still Need Prince in 2012? (No Comments)
- Jo Jung Suk Praises Lee Seung Gi as Positive Energy (2 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Jin Sweet Kiss in King 2 Hearts (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Is Not Inferior in Everything (4 Comments)
- The King 2 Hearts’ Rating Up Alone as Conflicts Explode (1 Comment)
- Lee Seung Gi Overwhelmed and Scratched an Itch (No Comments)
- Amazing CG Special Effects in The King 2 Hearts (No Comments)
- Lee Yoon Ji Prepares for Midterm Exam On the Set (No Comments)
- Lee Yoon Ji with Ultra Expensive Crown Shows Majesty of Queen (1 Comment)
- SNSD’s Taeyeon Costume – Upper’s Quiet & Lower’s Fantasy (No Comments)
- Why Must Kim Hang Ah Suffered Miscarriage? (No Comments)
- The King 2 Hearts – Drama that Walks Alone Like Rhinoceros’ Horn (6 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Fluent English Pronunciation Acting in King 2Hearts (No Comments)
- SNSD’s Taeyeon Sings King2Hearts OST ‘Missing You Like Crazy’ Live on Music Core (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Hug & Kiss on Street (No Comments)
- Rooftop Prince Regains 2nd Spot in Fierce Wed-Thurs Drama Ratings Contest (No Comments)
- Underrated The Equator Man Rank 1st while The King Re-Overtake Rooftop Prince (No Comments)
- Han Ji Min vs Ha Ji Won – Same Dress but Different Charm (No Comments)
- “Action Queen” Ha Ji Won Gorgeous Action Still Cuts (6 Comments)
- Lee Sung Min Shy Looking at Kissing Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won (NG Video) (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Reveals His Playfulness in Amusement Park (5 Comments)
- Man From the Equator Took 1st Position on Wed-Thursday Korean Drama Ratings War (No Comments)
- Kim Soo Hyun Watches TK2H to Cure TMTETS Withdrawal Syndrome (2 Comments)
- Behind Story of The King 2 Hearts Ceremonial Filming (1 Comment)
- Lee Seung Gi Likes a Playboy in Kiss Scene with Ha Ji Won (No Comments)
- Realistic Acting of King 2 Hearts Actors Well Received (1 Comment)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Memorable First Night (Video) (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Reveals His Ideal Type as Simple Girl (No Comments)
- Ha Ji Won Dances T-ara’s Bo Peep Bo Peep (1 Comment)
- Ha Ji Won Turns Into Gorgeous Crown Princess (1 Comment)
- Wedding Ceremony of Han Ji Won & Lee Seung Gi? (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Cozy Family Portraits (1 Comment)
- The King 2 Hearts Ep 7 Postponed to April 12th Due to Election (5 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi – Crown Prince with Two Hearts (3 Comments)
- Best Kiss Scenes in Korean Drama – Candy, Form and Fridge Kiss (1 Comment)
- Rooftop Prince Ratings Rose to 1st Overtaking King 2 Hearts (2 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won First Kiss But King 2 Hearts Fell to 2nd (1 Comment)
- Lee Seung Gi Shows Perfect Acting by Speaking Fluent French (2 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won First Kiss Scene (BtS Video) (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Bare Bathing Scene Seductive (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Bare Foot Embrace in Snow Ignite Love Line (No Comments)
- Ha Ji Won Takes Off Uniform for Hanbok to Become Flower Girl (No Comments)
- Ha Ji Won Revealed Behind the Scene Story of Neck Kiss with Lee Seung Gi (No Comments)
- Ha Ji Won an Amazing Charismatic Woman with Many Styles (No Comments)
- Love Serenade of Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi (1 Comment)
- Lee Seung Gi Public Speaking Without Stage Fright (1 Comment)
- Lee Joon Ji Debuts as Dual-Character Princess in King2Hearts (No Comments)
- Ha Ji Won’s Role Kim Hang Ah Adapted From Real Defected Officer (1 Comment)
- Lee Seung Gi Arouses ‘Jae Ha Syndrome’ with 10 Magical Poses Set (3 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Perfect Personal Show in The King (2 Comments)
- Delicate Acting of Lee Seung Gi in King 2Hearts (2 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Earns Audience’s Admiration with Distinctive Eyes’ Expressions (2 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Loves to Grumble at Home (No Comments)
- Lee Si Young Bets Rooftop Prince Will Victorious Over King 2Hearts (8 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Get Married? (3 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Sings on the Set (No Comments)
- North Korean Officer Deep Attracted by Charm of SNSD (No Comments)
- Group Photos of Brave Men in The King Two Hearts (No Comments)
- Rooftop Prince & Equator Man In Hot Pursuit of The King (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Becomes Crown Prince of Acting (3 Comments)
- Professional Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Read the Script (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Stately Uniformed Photos (No Comments)
- Ha Ji Won Points Gun at Lee Seung Gi – TK2H Full of Tension (No Comments)
- Sexy Slim Legs of Ha Ji Won are Stunning (No Comments)
- Beautiful Ha Ji Won Coquetry Selca Photo (2 Comments)
- The King 2 Hearts Got Good Ratings Even in Reruns (No Comments)
- King 2 Hearts Invincible and Unstoppable (4 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi Reveals Hot Body in Swimsuit (3 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Intimate Contact (1 Comment)
- The King Two Hearts Continue to Rank Top in Ratings (No Comments)
- Han Ji Won Speaks Natural North Korean Elite Dialect in King2Hearts (No Comments)
- Moon Geun Young: Sad and Envy Due to Ha Ji Won (No Comments)
- Ha Ji Won Adores Hyun Bin, Rain, Kang Dong Won & Jo In Sung (No Comments)
- Encounter of Prince & Instructor in King 2Hearts is Ratings Machine (2 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Showdown on Treadmill (2 Comments)
- King 2 Hearts Victorious in Wednesday & Thursday Dramas War (No Comments)
- Acting of Lee Seung Gi Critically Acclaimed & Praised (5 Comments)
- Ha Ji Won Spent 10 Million Won to Gift Crews Sports Shoes (No Comments)
- Charm of Ha Ji Won Highly Anticipated (No Comments)
- 6 Reasons to Watch The King 2 Hearts (3 Comments)
- The Equator Man vs The King 2 Hearts vs Rooftop Prince (5 Comments)
- Han Ji Won Shows Off Her Singing Strength (1 Comment)
- 3 New Wed-Thurs Dramas – Yoochun & Seunggi Sound Ratings War (3 Comments)
- Ha Ji Won & Lee Seung Ki Lovely Couple on the Set (No Comments)
- Jo Jung Suk Lost 8kg Weight to Better Fit Role in King 2Hearts (1 Comment)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Wish for Popularity of King2Hearts (2 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won in Military Camouflage Clothing (2 Comments)
- Han Ji Won Performs Action Scenes Without Stunt Double (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Shot at Altitude of 380m in Jeju Island (No Comments)
- Yoon Je Moon Transforms into Insane Magician in The King 2Hearts (1 Comment)
- Cool Still Photos of 5 Protagonists in King 2 Hearts (8 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won Sweet Neck Kiss Scene (2 Comments)
- Ha Ji Won Dressed Up as Bright Goddess of Spring (1 Comment)
- Sexy Lee Yoong Ji and Beautiful Lee Seung Gi & Ha Ji Won Promote The King (No Comments)
- King 2Hearts’ Lee Seung Gi vs Rooftop Prince’s Park Yoochun – Battle of Princes (13 Comments)
- Lee Seung Gi’s Love Generation Tops Oricon Daily Chart (MV) (1 Comment)
- The King 2hearts Confirms to Premiere on 21 March 2012 (No Comments)
- Ha Ji Won Does Not Feel Age Gap with Younger Lee Seung Ki (No Comments)
- Lee Seung Ki: Just Coincident to Quit Variety Shows at Time of Drama (1 Comment)
- King 2 Hearts Debuts March 14 – TMTETS Is Not Extended (2 Comments)
