Lee Hwi (played by Park Eun-bin) is a protagonist in The King's Affection.
Crown prince raised as a man, navigating court politics and hidden identity. Jung Ji-woon (played by Rowoon) is a protagonist in The King's Affection.
Crown prince's childhood friend and secret lover, struggles with forbidden romance. Lee Hyun (played by Nam Yoon-su) appears in The King's Affection.
Lee Hwi's younger brother, loyal but caught in royal succession conflicts. Shin So-eun (played by Bae Yoon-kyung) appears in The King's Affection.
Court lady with hidden loyalties, navigating palace intrigue. Lee Hwi's Mother (played by Han Chae-a) appears in The King's Affection.
Queen mother protecting her son's secret and royal legacy. Kim Ga-on (played by Choi Byung-chan) appears in The King's Affection.
Royal guard loyal to the crown prince, skilled in combat. Yoon Hyeong-Seol (played by Kim Jae-chul) appears in The King's Affection.
Royal advisor with conflicting loyalties. Queen (played by Son Yeo-eun) appears in The King's Affection.
Royal consort navigating court politics.
The King's Affection (2021) — Character Map & Story Timeline
The King's Affection (2021) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
Overall narrative architecture across the single season, tracking political intrigue, hidden identities, and royal succession.
Character Network — 16 Characters
Lee Hwi (Park Eun-bin) — protagonist Crown prince raised as a man, navigating court politics and hidden identity.
Jung Ji-woon (Rowoon) — protagonist Crown prince's childhood friend and secret lover, struggles with forbidden romance.
Lee Hyun (Nam Yoon-su) Lee Hwi's younger brother, loyal but caught in royal succession conflicts.
Shin So-eun (Bae Yoon-kyung) Court lady with hidden loyalties, navigating palace intrigue.
Lee Hwi's Mother (Han Chae-a) Queen mother protecting her son's secret and royal legacy.
Kim Ga-on (Choi Byung-chan) Royal guard loyal to the crown prince, skilled in combat.
Yoon Hyeong-Seol (Kim Jae-chul) Royal advisor with conflicting loyalties.
Queen (Son Yeo-eun) Royal consort navigating court politics.
Ye Jong (Lee Pil-mo) Royal guard captain protecting the crown prince.
Grand Queen Dowager (Lee Il-hwa) Elderly royal matriarch wielding behind-the-scenes influence.
Prince Changun (Kim Seo-ha) Royal prince with ambitions for the throne.
Court Lady Kim (Baek Hyun-joo) Palace attendant managing royal household duties.
Eunuch Hong (Ko Kyu-pil) Palace eunuch navigating royal politics and secrets.
Noh Ha-kyung (Jung Chae-yeon) Court official with hidden agendas.
Jung Seok-Jo (Bae Soo-bin) Royal guard or official with a specific duty.
