Royal Secret Agent

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Drama: Royal Secret Agent / Secret Royal Inspector: Joseon Secret Investigation Team (literal title)
Revised romanization: Amhaengeosa: Joseonbimilsoosadan
Hangul: 암행어사: 조선비밀수사단
Director: Kim Jung-Min
Writer: Park Sung-Hoon, Kang Min-Sun
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 16
Release Date: December 21, 2020 - February 9, 2021
Runtime: Mon & Tue 21:30
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Set towards the end of the Joseon era, Sung Yi-Gyeom (Kim Myung-Soo) placed first in the state examination and he now works at the Hongmungwan (administrative and research department). He doesn't have a goal or ambition for his life. One day, Sung Yi-Gyeom is caught gambling. As punishment, he is assigned to work as a secret royal inspector. His job is to eradicate illegal acts and corruption by public officers. He carries out his new job with the help of Hong Da-In (Kwon Na-Ra) and Park Chun-Sam (Lee Yi-Kyung). Hong Da-In is a female inspector and solves cases with Sung Yi-Gyeom. Park Chun-Sam is Sung Yi-Gyeom’s servant. Park Chun-Sam is talkative, affectionate, and tearful.

Meanwhile, Sung Yi-Beom (Lee Tae-Hwan) is Sung Yi-Gyeom’s younger stepbrother. His father is a nobleman, but his mother is a slave. Due to his mother's low social status, his father does not accept him as his real son and he is barred from having certain opportunities. He opposes his older stepbrother Sung Yi-Gyeom.

Notes

"Secret Royal Inspector" takes over KBS2's Monday & Tuesday 21:30 time slot previously occupied by "Zombie Detective" and followed by "River Where The Moon Rises" on February 15, 2021.
First still images of Kwon Na-Ra & Kim Myung-Soo in “Secret Royal Inspector.”

Cast



Kim Myung-Soo	Kwon Na-Ra	Lee Yi-Kyung
Sung Yi-Gyeom	Hong Da-In	Park Chun-Sam

Royal Hall



Hwang Dong-Joo	Ahn Nae-Sang	Son Byung-Ho	Chae Dong-Hyun	Yum Dong-Hun
King	Chief Royal Secretary Jang Tae-Seung	Chief State Councilor Kim Byeong-Geun	Kim Man-Hee	Jo Pil-Ha

Royal Guards



Shin Ji-Hoon	Lim Jung-Min
Choi Do-Gwan	captain (ep.8)

Kim Byeong-Geun's Group



Ha-Young	Park Joo-Hyung	Lee Kun-Goo
Kim Mi-Ok	Seo Yong	Seo Yong's subordinate

Royal Palace



An Se-Ha	Song Kyung-Hwa	Shin Hee-Gook	Yoo Yong	Cha Da-Young
Eunuch Kim	Court Lady Kim	eunuch (ep.1)	public official (ep.3)	court lady (ep.13-14)

Hong Dae-Sung

patrolman (ep.14)

Bandits



Lee Tae-Hwan	Jo Soo-Min	Jong-Ho	Seo Sang-Won	Lee Young
Sung Yi-Beom	Kang Soon-Ae	Man-Deok	Gap-Sik	bandit



Park Dong-Bin	Kim Jae-Il
Blacksmith Jeon Gye-Su	Gun-Joo

Secret Mission 1: Park Cheol-Gyu's Disappearance

Kim Seung-Su

Park Cheol-Gyu (ep.1,3)

Big Sheriff's Town



Choi Jong-Won	Han Eun-Sung	Lee Seung-Won	Kim Ju-Young	Kim Seo-Jung
Kang In-Chung	Kang Jong-Gil	tax collector	Sa-Wol	head courtesan (ep.2)



Shin Ji-Woo	Park Da-An	Kim Ji-Hwan	Jun Sung-Won	Kim Hyun-Chang
courtesan (ep.2-3)	tax levied widower	widower's elder son (ep.2,4)	local resident (ep.2)	local resident (ep.2)



Jung Wan-Hee	Kim Kye-Hyung	Kim Ye-Sung	Jeon Young	Yoon Jong-Goo
soldier (ep.2)	soldier (ep.2)	widower's son (ep.2,4)	inn proprietor (ep.2-3)	bow & arrow maker (ep.2-3)



Ri Min	Park Sin-Un	Jin Si-Won	Jang Ju-Yeon
doctor (ep.3)	prison guard (ep.3-4)	Kang Jong-Gil's soldier (ep.4)	newborn mother (ep.5)

Hwaeom Mountain



Lee Kwan-Hoon	Kim Min-Joong	Park Jun-Mok	Sin Sin-Beom	Jung Ki-Sun
captain (ep.4-5)	sentry (ep.4-5)	Dong-Soo (ep.4-5)	elderly prisoner (ep.4)	mountain passerby (ep.4)

Secret Mission 2: Prince Hwiyeong's Death

Sun Woo Jae Duk

Prince Hwiyeong

Town 1



Yang Hyun-Min	Jo In-Pyo	Yoo Jang-Young	Kim Jin-Ok	Kim Wang-Do
magistrate	magistrate's subordinate	Song Joo-Nam	restaurant owner (ep.6,8)	diner (ep.6)



Jeon Min-Hyub	Oh Jin-Seok	Hong Ru-Hyun
onlooker (ep.7)	diner (ep.8)	grateful village woman (ep.8)

Lord Lee's House



Song Yo-Seb	Jang Ha-Eun	Park Si-Hyun
Lord Lee Cheol-Yong (ep.7)	Lee Ae-Ran (ep.7-8)	Lee Ae-Ran's mother (ep.8)

Gambling House



Lee Ji-Hae	Park Kwang-Jae	Shin Jun-Chul	Kwon Ban-Suk
Mae-Hyang (ep.6-7)	guard (ep.6-7)	gambler (ep.6)	coin chest courier (ep.7)

Town 2



Han Dong-Kyu	Hwang Ji-Yeon	Seo Byung-Chul	Kim Yoon-Bae	Ko Kyung-Man
Choi Byung-Seo	Gwi-Seon (ep.8)	Choi Byung-Seo's subordinate	pervert (ep.8)	medical examiner (ep.8)



Kang Yoon	Cho Jung-Won	Choi Young-Woo	Yong-Jin	Jung Doo-Kyum
Kim Dae-Gwang	Jeong Mun-Ho	Park Wu-Min	herbal medicine seller (ep.8-9)	Lord Kim (ep.9-10)



Jun Joon-Woo	Kim Jin-Sub	Goo Hyeon-Gyeong	Park Choong-Hwan	Go Yoo-An
police officer (ep.9)	police officer (ep.9)	courtesan (ep.9)	masked party guy (ep.9)	masked party guy (ep.9)



Han Myung-Chul	Noh Seung-Woo
mask maker (ep.9)	prison guard (ep.10)

Jeonju



Kim Myung-Soo	Yoon Ki-Won	Jung Jong-Woo	Park Young-Soo	Chu Eun-Kyung
Governor Kim Myeong-Se	Bae Moo-Ryong	captain	Merchant Kwon	restaurant owner (ep.10,14)



Kim Sang-Wook	Lee Moo-Nyoung	Han Sang-Kyoung	Lee Seung-Chul	Park Young-Bok
physician (ep.10)	headsman (ep.11)	soldier (ep.11)	street vendor (ep.13-14)	mute man (ep.13)

Park Seon-Hu

mute man's son (ep.13-14)

Potters' Village



Lee Dong-Young	Park Ji-Won	Park Jin-Young	Kim Deok-Ju
village leader	village mother (ep.10,14)	village mother (ep.11)	village leader's mother (ep.14)

Secret Mission 3: Conflicting Reports

Jang Won-Young

Governor Byun Hak-Soo

Jeonju Area



Im Seo-Eun	Kim Tae-Bum	Kim Do-Young	Lee Geun-Hoo	Kang Hak-Soo
mountain homeowner (ep.14-15)	diner (ep.14)	doctor (ep.14-15)	slave market manager (ep.15-16)	Merchant Jang (ep.15-16)

Park Do-Jun

slave market guard (ep.16)

Others



Kang Hyun-Jung	Song Young-A	Min Jung-Sup	Choi Gyo-Sik	Jo Ji-Hyun
head courtesan (ep.1-2)	courtesan (ep.1)	courtesan house client (ep.1)	hired finder (ep.1)	restaurant owner (ep.1)



Min Tae-Hong	Uhm Hye-Soo
Sung Yi-Gyeom's servant (ep.13)	woman listening to Park Chun-Sam (ep.13)

Additional Cast Members:

Jung Yun-Cheol - military soldier
Han Ji-Hyo - (ep.10)
Lee Sang-Un

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2020-12-21	1	-	NR
2020-12-21	1	5.0%	NR
2020-12-22	2	5.5%	NR
2020-12-22	2	5.8% (19th)	NR
2020-12-28	3	5.3%	NR
2020-12-28	3	5.2%	NR
2020-12-29	4	5.2%	NR
2020-12-29	4	6.1% (18th)	5.7% (20th)
2021-01-04	5	5.7%	NR
2021-01-04	5	5.0%	NR
2021-01-05	6	4.9%	NR
2021-01-05	6	6.5% (15th)	NR
2021-01-11	7	6.0% (17th)	6.1% (17th)
2021-01-11	7	8.7% (7th)	8.6% (5th)
2021-01-12	8	6.4% (16th)	NR
2021-01-12	8	9.7% (7th)	9.0% (8th)
2021-01-18	9	5.8% (19th)	NR
2021-01-18	9	9.7% (6th)	8.9% (7th)
2021-01-19	10	7.7% (11th)	7.2% (12th)
2021-01-19	10	11.6% (3rd)	11.2% (4th)
2021-01-25	11	8.4% (8th)	8.0% (11th)
2021-01-25	11	10.6% (4th)	10.0% (4th)
2021-01-26	12	8.6% (8th)	8.0% (9th)
2021-01-26	12	12.0% (4th)	11.2% (4th)
2021-02-01	13	9.7% (6th)	8.7% (6th)
2021-02-01	13	13.6% (3rd)	12.6% (3rd)
2021-02-02	14	8.8% (6th)	7.9% (7th)
2021-02-02	14	12.3% (3rd)	11.1% (3rd)
2021-02-08	15	8.8% (8th)	7.9% (10th)
2021-02-08	15	12.0% (4th)	10.7% (4th)
2021-02-09	16	10.2% (7th)	9.8% (5th)
2021-02-09	16	14.0% (3rd)	13.2% (3rd)

Source: AGB Nielson

NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 TV programs (including news, sports, variety, etc.) for that day according to AGB Nielson.

Awards

2021 KBS Drama Awards - December 31, 2021
- Excellent Actress (Kwon Na-Ra)
- Best Supporting Actor (Lee Yi-Kyung)

Comments

Kim So Hui Nov 08 2023 7:59 am Listed as one of the highest rated KBS drama miniseries. Congrats team Royal Secret Agent. L and Nara best couple and YiKyung best 3rd wheel. This was such a fun drama.

Joie Mar 01 2023 9:28 pm Watched this drama for L, and although its not the best, it’s very enjoyable. I really liked kwon nara's role she's gorgeous in a hanbok, and lee yikyung is super funny too.

Bee Jun 08 2022 8:40 am Need season 2 asap!! I'm pretty curious about relationship between yi-gyeom and da-in, he didn't give the ring to her yet ㅠ ㅠ

okeke joshua Feb 07 2022 7:30 pm kindly notify when season 2 will be out

Det. Cha Nov 22 2021 8:02 am Looking for Lee Ki yung all drama after in love with him in Justice Partners but so disappointed with the heroine.

Lee Sep 24 2021 5:32 pm First 4 episode is a little bit hard to get through as it s still in 'introduction to the characters' phase. After that it gets better and i enjoyed the chemistry of the trio, and the main couple. I am glad i didnt give up after ep4. I like the investigations that are not too deep diving in conspiracies. And how there's not too much angst and indecisiveness when old lover pops up (which is too cliche in other dramas) Old lover is 'old' for a reason. A very good choice of drama when we are looking for lighhearted, not draggy on the romance part and some laughs (the comedy parts are actually on their expression, need to pay attention to them and you will get it).

Bibimbaba Sep 14 2021 6:56 am If there’s season 2 of this drama I’ll definitely gonna watch it

underrated gems Sep 01 2021 11:02 pm 8/10

KST Aug 30 2021 11:11 pm I just finished watching royal secret agent. Actually I watched this because of kim myung soo (L) as I am a great fan of him. Anyway this drama captured my love . It was really interesting. The plot story is amazing with suspence and curiosity. Their investigations was pretty cool to watch. Apart from the story their acacting was superb. Kim myung soo,kwan nara and lee yi kyung and all the other actors act very well. This is my first time seeing lee yi kyung and kwan nara in a drama. However their acting was amazing. I really like to lee yi kyung's acting. It was very funny !!! I think he is a good comedian. After watching this I cannot wait to watch waikiki as lee yi kyung 's there. I hope to watch it soon! I think overall this drama is good although it is so underrated . I really enjoyed watching this series !!! RSA is a fine drama with full of action, comedy ,love and suspence. So try to watch this if you are into stories with all action ,comedy snd suspence !!!

oppa Aug 14 2021 10:27 pm from no ratings, ending in 3rd. This must be good.

sf9 Jul 12 2021 1:48 pm 13 ep till first kiss honestly it took forever but they look so cute next to each other and btw when infinite next cb gonna be

Mr.Krischan Kyle Tayurang Jul 04 2021 2:35 am I hope that there will be a Season 2 of this drama

Laura Jun 22 2021 8:41 pm Okay I don’t know why there’s so many negative comments (I’m pretty sure most of them come from people who solely watch romance and never change it up) cause this was such a cute drama. It has an interesting concept with the Royal Secret Agent, and I think the plot developed well as the show went on. There’s a reason the ratings get higher as the series goes on. This drama is definitely more investigation/comedy than romance but overall still a very fun watch. All the characters have interesting and relatable personalities that mesh well together in the show and create good chemistry - a realistic chemistry that more people can relate too! I recommend this show if your more in the mood for some romcom !

Bexy May 01 2021 5:38 am This is not a bad drama, but not a good one either. It's very slow and repetitive, and I find all the brother's plot useless and boring, it doens't add anything (if you take off all the brother-other girl story, the plot would be remaning the same). I appreciated the comic relief, that was really good. The romantic part could have ended better, but I actually like how it is developped

Rocky May 01 2021 5:27 am Kwon Nara's acting is cringe here, no chemistry with L. I like the second lead couple more and Lee Yi Kyung being the funniest.

RHI Apr 14 2021 8:34 am Love it. But if you want to watch a lovey dovey kind of series, you better find something else

Ricx Apr 13 2021 11:46 pm Lee yi kyoung, never failed to make people laugh. His talent for comedy make every series that he's with fun. I watched this drama because of him. Good job to the other cast also and i loved the story too. Congrats

R Mar 30 2021 3:31 am I'm gonna miss L...and Kwon Na-ra. I really love their tandem together ❤️

M Mar 12 2021 9:05 am Happy birthday to Nara and L ❤️

majesty Mar 10 2021 10:03 am I'm watching it for the second time because I miss Kim Myung-Soo. It's a pretty good drama. I love the lead couple though they don't have much romance, still they have chemistry.

Ac Mar 05 2021 11:34 am @Rrrt haha. Funny that people claim this drama to be a romantic comedy when it is far from comedy and actually corny. I agree with you about this drama mainly being about seeking justice, and that's what made it interesting. Apparently, the writing sucks which makes the characters look stupid. You say it's for mature viewers? Haha! It's actually for those who need not comprehend or think more about the drama, "childish" as you say.

I've just finished episode 14. While there are scenes which make me praise the trio for their wit, it right away vanishes after another scene which makes them look stupid. A royal agent who's a swordsman and has risked his life many times, but doesn't carry a sword?? Apparently, it didnt look strange for anyone to be carrying a sword (his brother and other bandits, even noblemen). So, why can't he? He could have avoided so many unnecessary murder attempts to his life if only he was ready to fight in the first place. These unnecessary murder attempts are quite annoying. And about his servant, there are so many scenes when he always try to fight those who badmouth or hurt the royal agent, the king, etc.. But is he capable? He can't even fight! He can't even throw a punch without getting hurt first. Although his bravery is commendable, he just looked more like a fool. This is what i meant about the characters being stupid. It's sad that the writers made these characters look stupid just to be funny. And if these were funny to you, then maybe you're the childish one. No problem with that as long as you've enjoyed watching ;)

Anyway, just my two cents about the show. You need not tell me what genre i should or should not watch. You're entitled to your own drama review, as am i.

Rrrt Mar 05 2021 1:20 am @Ac maybe it's because u wanted smth romantic like other stupid historical dramas. It's about justice which isn't common topic among other dramas. It means u aren't mature enough to watch that. Watch another ur silly romantic dramas that suit ur childish taste

Ac Mar 04 2021 1:39 am Have just finished episode 4 and still not convinced this is a good drama as what many people here say. It's frustrating to watch how stupid the characters are. It's not funny, it's plain stupid. Not sure if and when the series will redeem itself.

Yuna Mar 02 2021 3:45 am Love it but I need more I gyeom and Dain love story they should have married in the end.

Wew Feb 26 2021 8:00 am Miss this trio!

potata Feb 26 2021 3:40 am The only comic moment that you need in this drama is when Lee Yi Kyung, royal guard Choi Do-Gwan & royal secretary Jang are in it. It's disappointing that they're not present in every episode. But I highly recommend this drama. It has enough humor & drama! Plus Gaho is here(as the ost outro). 10/10

Sabrina Feb 16 2021 7:02 pm A must watch, I enjoyed every minute of it!!!

kdrama Feb 15 2021 2:41 am wonderful drama from start till the end. Chemistry between the leads was great! Just the right amount of romance and comedy and drama!

Noren Feb 14 2021 12:03 am This is such a stress reliever drama to watch over the weekend after a stressful week of working/studying. Igyeom, Dain & Chunsam trio chemistry is the best! Oh, Royal Guard Choi & Royal Secretary Jang characters also good & funneyh. A drama full of investigation with a great amount of humour. Hoping for more romantic scenes between Igyeom+Dain but yeah, since the title itself is about RAG, of course they're focusing more about the job, hahaa. Anyway, one of the best drama I've ever watch and am gonna miss this drama a bit since it already ended :(

Jay lim Feb 11 2021 6:13 pm I truly enjoyed this series, it was great following their adventures and the cast was amazing. The actors are coming into their own way of acting.

daya Feb 10 2021 1:57 am good looking leads, story not much substance, very korean. my favorite type of shows. love it.

OMAR CAUNTONGAN Feb 10 2021 12:47 am I watch it together with the Mr. Queen. I find both best historical Kdrama I ever watch.

Dralley Feb 09 2021 9:41 pm Saeguk drama with a nice and funny story and not boring to watch, the story always makes you curious. I really like the chemistry of Yi Gyeom, Da In, Chun Sam and Choi the royal guard. I am gonna miss this drama like this

Vrjo Feb 09 2021 7:37 pm One of the best and enjoyable historical drama that I ever watched.... Kudos to all the cast... done a great job...L and Nara's chemistry so good...Lee yi kyung was fantastic... Really hoping for season 2...will miss this trio...

Sada Feb 09 2021 7:28 pm This didn't have the budget of the over the top Mr. queen but was so much more enjoyable to me than Mr. queen which I gave up on weeks ago. The plot flow, cast and humor were perfect! Best there no uncomfortable scenes so I could watch it with my family. 10/10

Lana Feb 09 2021 2:05 pm I can't believe. Myung soo (L) I s going to military soon...it was his last drama before leaving. I am going to miss him very badly.

Fdaisy61 Feb 09 2021 12:36 pm Very nice drama,talented actors....gknna miss this drama.recommended.

Christopher Feb 09 2021 10:24 am Love this drama, funny and fresh. But the couples should be Choi with Da In and Yi Gyeom with Sun Ae

Seline Feb 09 2021 9:10 am Woww I love this Drama alooot..Very different type of a drama amazing.. And every role is an amazing acting and everything.

Vrjo Feb 08 2021 11:30 am Love this drama so much...L and Nara are great together... shipping this pair so much... hope to see them in another drama...

wew Feb 08 2021 9:02 am another favorite couple after so ye ji and kim soo hyun.. L and kwon nara is amazing.. both are pretty and handsome, hope they both get to work together again in future and writer can add some rom-com for them. I totally ship them forever. Also for lee yikyung, you are an amazing actor a very talented in making my heart burst out laugh.

Jil V Feb 08 2021 3:41 am Lee Yi Kyung is really saving this show. He should be given more attention by all directors. He is born star that deserve a recognition.

I appreciate also the plot, it is good, but i dont really like the loce story thing between the leads, its somehow missing something. But good thing they have a good supporting cast, special mention also to Myung Soo, ji hoon, royal hall cast, tae-whan and soo min with other bandits, as they did justice to their role.

But kodus to Yi Kyung, he is such a good actor. Hope to see him in more projects.

Abee Feb 07 2021 11:03 am it was slow in the first 2 episodes but it picked up after that, the story is really interesting and funny, it almost remind me of watching naruto as the the team go around different villages to fight injustice and crime LoL. The trio friendship is really cute and hilarious and i love that the drama wasnt focus on loveline but more on their teamwork. Lee Yi Kyung is really funny and he brighten up the scene everytime, Myungsoo is ok too but he has some room for improvement especially in his facial expression, and Kwon Nara proves once again that she is good, she has a lot of crying and emotional scene which she nailed eveytime, her intonation and voice were amazing and even in comedic scene she perfectly potrayed her character, overall the 3 chemistry is really good, i love the drama a lot!

Wew Feb 01 2021 10:03 pm I love last night episode.....finally what i'm waiting for all this time....

Lal ropuii Jan 30 2021 9:05 pm I love Lee Tae Hwan and Jo Soo Min

Rhed Jan 28 2021 4:02 pm Interesting how Kim Myung Soo and Kwon Na Ra have the same birthdays :)

nara Jan 28 2021 7:13 am kwon nara is gorgeous. story is okay, but script and characters are stupid.

Fdaisy61 Jan 27 2021 11:29 am Highly recommend drama love the cast

Davod Jan 27 2021 5:20 am Pretty good.

But what's funny...

Historical dramas in a nutshell --> Everyone is literally stupid and falls for everything because everyone just takes people's words for everything because that's the only proof they have other than random words on paper which apparently holds so much truth and talismans and stuff.

Wew Jan 21 2021 10:26 pm @gik ...i recommend this drama for you..its fun..i always smile watching this..try first then you gonna fall for it

gik Jan 21 2021 8:34 am Is this drama good? Contemplating whether to watch it or not.

Jv Jan 19 2021 7:17 pm Love the actors and this series..its fun and refreshing. I really love the actors and wish all of them the best.

jj Jan 19 2021 4:57 pm great historical drama

Reddy Jan 19 2021 4:56 pm I honestly thought that this drama will go downhill after watching the first 4 eps. And apparently, I'm wrong. The plot just keeps on improving. The story is now developing well and you can really see how the actors really matched well with the roles that they play.

I really love that it's not just a story of romance, but it's a story of justice, pursuit of dreams and brotherhood (Relationships). I love every mini story within the bigger story. highly recommended!

Wew Jan 19 2021 6:45 am As lee yi kyung suppporter..this drama is like i watching jun ki's drama (waikiki - there are part that yi kyung act as historical actor)

Zuki Jan 17 2021 11:19 am @Raptor It's not a fan comment. Lol, Actually Kim Myungsoo trained martial art since his previous historical drama Ruler, also in interview he said that he even more trained martial art for Royal Secret Agent drama.Of course that's why the fighting scenes are captivating to look. You should fact check before assumptions.

Mae2020 Jan 16 2021 10:53 am Kim Myung Soo's action scenes are great! His acting is on point. Flying kicks.. rope usimg like nunchuks.. etc! You should watch it. Not all actors can do that kind of action fighting skills!

NM Jan 15 2021 5:34 am Since the first two episodes, I knew immediately that this is the type of drama that will solve case after case with one big mystery to wrap up the complete story. I like the execution overall, though there are some cringey scenes but it's still very okay, lovable and worth to watch. Kwon Nara in hanbok is so beautiful -- I can't help myself to scream when seeing her for the first time in that gisaeng house.

muhammad Jan 14 2021 1:07 am only waching because of LYK

yhang Jan 12 2021 6:59 am This is a must-watch!!! Highly recommended to everyone. Kim Myungsoo and Kwon Nara acting is superb. They act so well. I love their chemistry from getting to know each other to have a same feelings. So much fluttering on their tandem. ?

Kevin Wong Jan 12 2021 2:36 am This drama is very exciting and interesting. Plenty of nice sceneries and the different weather that Korea has to offer to foreigners. I was watching Episode 1 to 5 on the first day. Episode 6 and 7 for the 2nd day. Can't wait for the next episode until the final. Great production!!!

Rasha Jan 11 2021 4:06 pm Wow, I love this drama, has a great production quality. And all actors are great. I love Kim Myungsoo's acting. He's portraits his character well and his martial arts are adding awesome color to fighting scenes. This is not his first time in action related drama(Modern drama black cat). So no surprised. Also he's damn handsome like an anime character. Amd his seservant waikiki actor is so funny. Their comedy scenes are the best. So great so far. And ratings are good too.

Mary Jan 11 2021 6:50 am This drama is so great...love L and Nara chemistry...Yi kyung also awesome... waiting for next episode...

Lala Jan 08 2021 8:09 am @mill,adora N. Flying - I’ll find you. Or N. Flying dragon. The whole song isn’t out yet suppose to come out this week or next.

Lyn Jan 07 2021 9:34 am I personally like this drama, comedy combination very much. Well made and actors are good!!! Hope continues well...

Mill, Adora Jan 07 2021 6:17 am Hi! Does anyone know the name of the ending song and the singer? Can’t find anywhere.

Thank you.

Karen Jan 07 2021 3:59 am I'm done, it's annoying, it's better not spend my time anymore on this drama bye,

Mary Jan 06 2021 5:00 am KBS dramas are really failing I'm terms of ratings even if the plot is christmatic. I love the plot and it's entertaining.

bella Jan 05 2021 9:20 pm watching this kind of series help relieve stress

Nana Jan 04 2021 1:29 pm This drama is really good.. I love it so much.. It really fun to watch.. Highly recommended

Moni Hasnone Jan 03 2021 10:44 pm I don’t know why this show gets hate. Its a fun and funny show. Yeah, there are plenty of plot holes, and actors take time to grow on you, but honestly, I am enjoying this show. I just hope all of these negative reviews don’t change the drama from going a different direction.

Danyeon Jan 03 2021 8:08 am Funniest kdrama ive ever seen and action scenes are great! Almost died of laughing when Dain and Sung Yi Gyeom fought who got the best acting when sung yi gyeom had seizures.. almost died of laughing when chunsam claimed he was the royal secret agent.. also i laughed when he was laundrying the baby's poo.. am gonna watch the next episodes till the end! Royal Secret Agent Fighting!! Its not poorly written.. maybe the subs translation into english were poorly made..

R.Kim Dec 30 2020 10:30 pm Second week's episodes are escalating in terms of truth being revealed of mining gold for the greedy noblemen/ministers. While I understand why the script for this week is poorly written, I'm appreciating the fight scenes of Yi-gyum especially when he uses a broken long rope to fight back.

I know Da-in becoming a hostage is upsetting some viewers of expecting her being a capable fighter, one must not forget that the younger sheriff always goes after her, and not Yi-gyum. Despite being a swordsman, that sheriff always use unfair/dirty tactics especially whenever he sees Da-in unarmed; this shows how low he has stoop towards being a monster after killing peasants and that courtesan (though I'm hoping it's not too obvious because we don't get to see the face of the killer; wonder if the writers are pulling a little plot twist like what Kim Soon-ok, but a plausible, believable version).

I'm tolerating this week's writing for it's been redeemed with Yi-gyum's fight scenes and the comedic timing of Choon-sam calling his master's name unconsciously along with their bad teamwork while disguising as guards.

Preview shows the obvious, but I hope it doesn't take one whole episode because the Bandits arc (shown in a special preview) seem to be intriguing. My guess/prediction is that Yi-gyum's brother is killing evil/corrupt noblemen for obvious reasons: 1) to avenge Soon-ae from being accused falsely by those dirty men; 2) to make the servants have freedom from being abused/taken advantage of by those noblemen.

It'll be an interesting conflict where we may see Yi-gyum's way of serving justice (he doesn't kill the sheriff immediately, believing punishing by the King will make the bastard pay 100 times than a fast death) being in conflict with his brother's (killing bastard noblemen without getting taken in alive and have judgement by the King).

Nonoko Dec 30 2020 11:59 am Kwon nara disguises herself as a man by wearing a bright red lipstick and showing her curves??? I wonder if people in that era are blind or just stupid?

nara Dec 29 2020 11:48 pm very low production and poorly scripted. my na-ra seems to have landed herself in a very cheap drama after such a good show like itaewon class.

Walker Dec 28 2020 9:26 pm if the dorama has kwon nara, i click. xD

Vrjo Dec 26 2020 1:27 pm Love this drama so much....L and Kwon Nara awesome...

Nova Dec 25 2020 5:24 pm So far the acting plot and storytelling are just okay. I will give it a few more eps. 6/10

R.Kim Dec 25 2020 1:41 am First week of this drama has wise storytelling in terms of being rare. When I mean that, usually in 90% of sageuks you'll see a main character(s) who is a either a prince or soon to be king of the Royal Family. Here the main hero is just mere nobleman who doesn't have any connections with highly-ranked noblemen/ministers.

So it's refreshing & seems original to me; Don't know why there are people stating this show is unoriginal unless they meant about the era. Oddly enough, it's true this Royal Secret Agent system exists during the Joseon era around 1500s so you can't deny this fact & say this premise is unoriginal.

One more good thing about this show is that the main heroine is mysterious & I love her personality of being in need of info/money regarding her family's honor to be restored. Plus, she doesn't fall for main hero at first sight for she sets her goals in solving her past. I hope she doesn't turn into "a prop for male characters to fight about" like what Ruler of Mask or Hwarang did. I hope the writing about her character keeps her involved with the investigations and not just being motivated to be an affectionate object.

I'm glad to know there'll be no love triangle though that might be with main hero's ex-lover(?) but I'm feeling the romantic development between him & main heroine is appropriate, though mostly consists of snarky comments of each other, for it's not cheesy or predictable like RoM/Hwarang ➡️ "Why do you like him/her suddenly? You only like her because she's kind or pretty right?"

Glad to know main hero doesn't fall easily for main heroine because that would be bland. Though with her courtesan looks, it's amusing to see him scoff at her like she's his soulmate for he still remembers her looking down at him for being an assistant advisor. Now that's how the romance development is far better than the two dramas I've mentioned up there.

Also there's no loud screaming or overdramatic scenes when it comes to serious plot points. It's kept simple & not too grand, but it's enough for me to appreciate the serious moments as it balanced well with the humor emit by not one, but the main trio's actors manage to emit such appropriate emotions at appropriate timing. Yeah, I don't know why there are people saying this show reeks of mood whiplash. ?

And finally, this is the best role of L/Kim Myung-soo's so far because he really looks comfortable portraying a sneaky-and-cheeky-but serious-when-need-to-be nobleman. Again I don't get why there are some viewers saying him acting in this role seems off.

I can assure you I once forgot he was a Kpop idol & when you compared him to his other sageuk role, that role was really, really awkward & he look tortured(?) acting in there but probably because of the underwhelmed/lackluster dialogue & writing of his character he had to put up with. Here he acts comfortably as if his real personality really fits this character. And yes, he made me laugh with his character being snarky & haughty in a likeable way; that waterfall scene where he gets flustered, it's best and mind you I'm rewatching first week episodes everyday before the new week starts. It's funny because I had to agree I misjudged him that he can't pull another sageuk character; but unexpectedly, this role is his best so far IMO.

So hope I can see good reviews on official sites though I know the next several weeks are gonna be challenging & I have to keep low expectations because I once had great expectations of RoM/Hwarang so hopefully this series gets well-received in regards with an absence of convoluted plot holes & complicated plot progression. But I can assure you the main actors really portray their roles well done. ?

GreteL Dec 24 2020 7:41 pm L and Nara plus Yi-Kyung their chemistry on this drama is Awesome. It is not the typical Joseon Dynasty drama that I've watched. Comedy, drama and action in one Drama is a MUST to watch. Especially Myung-soo as the Leaf actor.

kdramawatcher Dec 23 2020 7:21 pm so far I loved the two eps. love Kim myungsoo acting here, Lee yi kyung is funny as ever. I'm really surprised that Kwon nara is that really good in acting... I love every time I see her onscreen. her acting is on point. myungsoo and nara have oozing chemistry especially on EP 2. so far I love this drama. I love the comedic parts, romance parts and the investigation parts. it blend so much and it fit my ideals on a historical drama.

Beybielove Dec 23 2020 2:02 pm Hmm idk...maybe it’s the main female lead...but im not really feeling this drama...But I’ll still watch it because im bored

Jess Dec 23 2020 12:40 am The King and chae dong hyun? I'm confused.. Are they twin? Ahaha..

Ruhi Dec 22 2020 2:51 am Omg, Watched first episode. It's so promising. So funny and main looks dashing. Specially L looks smoking hot. So handsome.

Shenkez Dec 21 2020 6:46 pm I just saw the first episode, I hope it gets Better.

Kimfong Dec 14 2020 6:52 am Just realized that Myungsoo and Nara had the same birthday date , March 13th ;D

Keroro Dec 13 2020 4:21 pm Wow.... The lineup. My 2 favourites actor there. L and lee yi kyung. Cant wait???.

Tanisha Dec 04 2020 11:20 am So excited for this drama!! Kwon Nara looks so pretty❤️

Hello Nov 26 2020 4:39 am Hope this drama will be a success! Rooting for both Kwon Nara and L!

Hana Nov 24 2020 11:15 pm Omo, omo, i really crazy deeply wants to watch this drama. L in actions

Grrr Nov 23 2020 7:27 am Rooting for soo ah here

Olamilekan Nov 23 2020 7:03 am I can't wait to watch this drama, is gonna be nice and fantabulous

Unique Nov 20 2020 7:38 am I want to watch this bcz of lee yi kyung!cant wait!!

Ruhi Zen Nov 17 2020 6:01 am Kim Myungsoo is a really brilliant idol turned actor. He already won awards for his acting. Looking forward to this drama, since he's doing martial arts, omg, he's one of the most handsome person in south korea and best visual ever of KPOP. Him in royal suits will blown our mind.

bongpalmyboo Nov 02 2020 10:51 am kwon nara looks stunning on the poster! can't wait for the drama ! hope soo ah will find her happiness now in this drama.. :')

OdetteTheBlackSwan Oct 23 2020 7:48 am can't wait for this drama! fighting kwon nara!

Hello Oct 09 2020 6:20 am Can't wait for myung soo and yi kyung chemistry. They must be really cute together.

Jia Oct 03 2020 3:16 am Can't wait this I support Kim Myungsoo Fighting

Kiel Sep 28 2020 11:06 pm Rooting for yi kyung oppa

antonnette13 Sep 27 2020 8:46 am myungsoo will comeback again with a new drama, yes! i'm so excited for him since i've watched all of his dramas. this is one of the best casts for me! kwon nara's first main lead role i'm so excited!

Aliza farnandez Sep 25 2020 12:43 pm Can't wait for this drama?

OdetteTheBlackSwan Sep 24 2020 10:36 am finally sageuk drama with great casts.

kdramaenthusiast Sep 24 2020 10:33 am love the casts especially kwon Nara! this girl acting was always on point. love her character in my mister, doctor prisoner and itaewon class.. can't wait for this drama

Indy Sep 16 2020 9:16 pm About time Na ra rocks a drama as the FL. Love the three boys but Lee yi kyung is my forever favorite. Missed him a lot I could literally cry

Franc Sep 15 2020 6:45 pm OMG Our Lee Jun Ki (Lee Yi-kyung) Is Booked!!!!

Jia Sep 14 2020 7:42 pm Wow its cool character I think story is base on brotherhood it's only my thoughts

Chilon Sep 12 2020 8:13 am I can only imagine their tandem. Hope to see some comedic scene. ?

Nasiisnasi Sep 12 2020 6:33 am Perfect casting,hope the script is good

Simglo Sep 10 2020 1:11 pm Nice! They are all idols except for Lee Yi Kyung. I will definitely watch this one. Only drawback is that I guess Lee Tae Hwan plays the villain in this. Oh well. Maybe he will be one of those villains that the viewer loves, like some of the other Kdrama villains in historical dramas.

omg!! Sep 10 2020 11:59 am the cast.....looking forward to it.

Wew Sep 10 2020 12:55 am Finally...my girl has her main lead role...

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Royal Hall

Royal Guards

Kim Byeong-Geun's Group

Royal Palace

Bandits

Secret Mission 1: Park Cheol-Gyu's Disappearance

Big Sheriff's Town

Hwaeom Mountain

Secret Mission 2: Prince Hwiyeong's Death

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Lord Lee's House

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