Under The Queen's Umbrella

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Drama: Under The Queen's Umbrella (English title) / The Queen's Umbrella
Revised romanization: Shuroop
Hangul: 슈룹
Director: Kim Hyeong-Sik
Writer: Park Ba-Ra
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Release Date: October 15 - December 4, 2022
Runtime: Sat. & Sun. 21:10
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Queen Hwaryeong (Kim Hye-Soo) is supposed to act with grace and dignity, but she has sons who are troublemaker princes. She gives up on those protocols and she struggles to change her sons into eligible princes through education.

Notes

"The Queen's Umbrella" takes over tvN's Sat. & Sun. 21:10 time slot previously occupied by "Little Women" and followed by "Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow" on December 10, 2022.

Cast



Kim Hye-Soo	Kim Hae-Sook	Choi Won-Young
Queen Im Hwa-Ryeong	Queen Dowager	King Lee Ho

Queen Im Hwa-Ryeong's Sons



Bae In-Hyuk	Moon Sang-Min	Yoon Sang-Hyeon	Yoo Seon-Ho	Park Ha-Joon
Crown Prince	Grand Prince Seongnam	Grand Prince Muan	Grand Prince Gyeseong	Grand Prince Ilyoung

Crown Prince's Family



Han Dong-Hee	Seo Woo-Jin
Crown Princess Min Hwi-Bin	Won Son

King Lee Ho's Royal Concubines



Ok Ja-Yeon	Woo Jung-Won	Shin Soo-Jung	Song Young-A	Lee Ha-Young
Consort Hwang	Consort Ko	Consort Kim	Consort Choi	Consort Moon



Kim Ga-Eun	Lee Hwa-Kyum	Lee So-Hee
Consort Tae	Consort Ok	Special Court Lady Park

Royal Concubines' Sons



Kang Chan-Hee	Moon Sung-Hyun	Shin Ian	Byun Hong-Jun	Jo Young-Jin
Prince Uiseong	Prince Simso	Prince Yeongmin	Prince Hwapyeong	Prince Namhyeon



Kim Min-Ki	Hong Jae-Min
Prince Bogum	Prince Hodong

Royal Court



Kim Eui-Sung	Jang Hyun-Sung	Kim Young-Jae	Son Kyoung-Won	Jung Wook
Chief State Councilor Hwang Won-Hyeong	Minister of War Yoon Soo-Gwang	Chief Royal Secretary Min Seung-Yun	Right State Councilor	government official



Baek Seung-Hyeon	Kim Jung-Ho	Yang Seung-Ri	Kim Jong-Ho
Minister of Personnel	Royal Physician Cho Guk-Yeong	Deputy Minister Bae Do-Hun	government official (ep.12)

Court Ladies



Park Jun-Myun	Yoo Yeon	Lee Jung-Eun	Kim Bi-Bi	Yun Seul
Court Lady Shin	Court Lady Oh	Court Lady Nam	nanny court lady	court lady (ep.2,6)



Uhm Hye-Soo	Do Jung-Won	Park Jin-Young	Park Seung-A	Seo Ha-Rim
court lady (ep.3)	court lady (ep.3)	court lady (ep.5)	court lady (ep.5)	court lady (ep.5)



Yang Seo-Bin	Choi Na-Moo	Lee Jin	Park Hyo-Joo	Seo Ye-Ran
Crown Princess' court lady (ep.6)	court lady (ep.6)	court lady (ep.6)	nursemaid (ep.14)	court lady (ep.15)

Royal Palace



Kim Jae-Bum	Jo Young-Gyu	Ahn Hyun-Ho	Cha Yong-Hak	Kim Ri-Han
Royal Physician Kwon O-Gyeong	chief eunuch	Crown Prince's eunuch	Chief State Councilor's soldier	Won-Pyeong



Min Sang-Woo	Choe Min	Yoon Woon-Yong	Ji Su-Han	Hong Dae-Sung
royal police	palace guard	eunuch (ep.1)	eunuch (ep.3)	firefighter (ep.3)



Yeo Woon-Bok	Hong A-Ron	Kim Sung-Yong	Kang Gu-Ha	Ok Il-Jae
royal physician (ep.4)	palace guard (ep.5)	royal physician (ep.5-6)	Queen Dowager's soldier (ep.5)	eunuch (ep.6)



An Hui-Ju	Ahn Soo-Bin	Kim Yong-Jin	Eom Ji-Man	Shin Hee-Gook
royal clinic staff (ep.6)	royal clinic staff (ep.6)	royal physician (ep.8)	palace guard (ep.9)	eunuch (ep.9)



Park Sang-Hwi	Jo Nam-Hee	Shin Dong-Ryuk
royal physician (ep.9)	Historian Park Jung-Ho (ep.14)	Royal Physician Song (ep.15-16)

Minister of War Yoon Soo-Gwang's Group



Oh Ye-Ju	Lee Yeon-Woo	Kim Sun-Hwa
Yoon Cheong-Ha	Maid Du-Ri	Yoon Soo-Gwang's wife

Courtesan House



Jeon Hye-Won	Jung Ae-Youn	Bae Eun-Woo	Kwon Dong-Won	Kim Sun-Yool
Courtesan Cho-Wol	courtesan	courtesan (ep.8)	Minister of Personnel's nephew (ep.9)	kitchen helper (ep.9)

Seochon

Kwon Hae-Hyo

Master Toji

Deposed Queen Yoon's Group



Seo Yi-Sook	Cha Sung-Je	Cho Jung-Won	Yang Joon-Myung	Bae Jae-Hyun
Queen Yoon	Grand Prince Yeongwon (Yi Ik-Hyeon)	Crown Prince Taein	Yi Ik-Hyeon	Grand Prince (ep.2)

Jang Ji-Hoo

Seung-Seon (ep.14)

Royal Family's Past



Choi Yoon-Je	Yang Hee-Won	Song Ha-Hyun	Min Eung-Sik
Prince Geumyeong (King Lee Ho)	Crown Prince (child)	Grand Prince Seongnam (child)	King Lee Ho's father

Taekhyon Group



Kim Seung-Su	Tae Won-Seock
Park Gyeong-U	Seo Ham-Seok



Jung Soon-Won	Yoo Sang-Hoon	Jeong Gyu-Su	Song Chang-Kyu	Lee Byeong-Cheol
bandit boss (ep.8-9)	Yi Eok-Geun (ep.8)	face reader (ep.8)	shaman (ep.8)	river crossing man (ep.8)



Choi Gyo-Sik	Lim Ha-Bi	An Seok-Hyun	Park Seung-Tae	Kim Chan-Lee
canoe operator (ep.8)	Yeon-Ji	Park Gyeong-U's student (ep.8)	clams picker (ep.8)	fabric seller (ep.8)



Lee Tae-Yoon	Kim Han-Soo	Kim Te-I	Kim Ye-Sung	Lee Sung-Il
bandit (ep.8)	seafood seller (ep.9-10)	monk boy (ep.9)	monk boy (ep.9)	magistrate (ep.9)



Kim Jeong-Han	Ahn Yong-Joon	Kim Gun	Kang Seong-Hwa	Ha Dong-Joon
mountain guide (ep.9)	Sungkyunkwan scholar (ep.10-11)	Sungkyunkwan scholar (ep.10-11)	Sungkyunkwan scholar (ep.10-11)	Iojjeongrang (ep.11)



Kim Ho	Lim Jung-Min
Sungkyunkwan scholar's father (ep.11)	Sungkyunkwan scholar's father (ep.11)

Crown Princess Selection Group



Jo Chae-Yun	Gu Yu-Jung	Ha-Min	Jo Yeon-Woo	Kim Ju-An
Chief Royal Secretary Min's daughter (ep.12)	Crown Princess finalist (ep.12)	Left State Councilor's daughter (ep.12)	Left State Councilor's granddaughter (ep.12)	dressmaker (ep.12)



Lee Seung-Hee	Lee Ju-Eun	Seon A-Rin	Lee Rang-Seo	Park Sang-Hyun
Right Associate State Councilor's wife (ep.12)	Right Associate State Councilor's daughter (ep.12)	Construction & Transportation Minister's maid (ep.12)	Chief Royal Secretary Min's maid (ep.12)	gold hairpin seller (ep.12)

Lee Sang-Tak

merchant (ep.12)

Others



Kim Dan-Yul	Ahn Dong-Yeob	Lee Dae-Kyum	Won Choon-Gyu	Jang Eui-Don
errand store villager	errand store villager	taunting boy (ep.2)	dispensary staff (ep.4)	dispensary staff (ep.4)



Rain	Cha Young-Mi	Jo Young-Mi	Seo Eun-A	Jang Joon-Hyun
handsome passerby (ep.7)	signboard woman (ep.9)	signboard woman (ep.9)	Eo-Ri (ep.10,16)	Eo-Ri's employer (ep.10)

Park Jong-Bo

passerby (ep.10)

Additional Cast Members:

Yang Jin-Seon - restaurant worker (ep.8)

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2022-10-15	1	7.649%	8.668%
2022-10-16	2	9.062%	10.259%
2022-10-22	3	6.980%	7.307%
2022-10-23	4	9.471%	10.065%
2022-10-29	5	7.751%	8.334%
2022-10-30	6	11.285%	12.008%
2022-11-05	7	9.365%	9.590%
2022-11-06	8	11.821%	13.043%
2022-11-12	9	9.993%	11.015%
2022-11-13	10	12.296%	13.391%
2022-11-19	11	10.842%	11.548%
2022-11-20	12	13.415%	14.201%
2022-11-26	13	12.851%	14.012%
2022-11-27	14	14.100%	14.786%
2022-12-03	15	13.353%	14.562%
2022-12-04	16	16.852%	18.159%

Source: AGB Nielson

Awards

2023 (59th) BaekSang Arts Awards - April 28, 2023
- Best New Actor (Moon Sang-Min)

Comments

Frisqa Mar 17 2026 10:37 am One of the best sageuk drama! All the characters are amazing. I hope there’s more like this. I love Sangmin, too.

Chimnondu Obinwa Jun 11 2025 5:11 pm It was really interesting and suspenseful at the same time due to a lot evil committed by the Queen Dowager. The Queen in as much as her children's position were secured she suffered a lot because of her son's. She showed a practical example of a mother's true love for her children.

Dafengep Dec 30 2024 6:29 am Every episodes has an interesting story, however, it's not as memorable as I've expected.I love the fact that you would really get hooked on finding out which is which. It has a great mix of romance but heavy on mystery. Romance would make you exhilarated because of the actor and actress playing. I love them couple (wish they had moree scenes). And the rest focuses on the story's plot. Would recommend.

Xxx Jul 02 2024 7:11 am Probably the only saeguk drama that i've watched that left a huge impact on me. That's how wholesome and remarkable it is. Every episode ended with a cliffhanger that would leave you curious what will gonna happen in the next episode. I learned so many lessons in life that it hurts but at the same time it felt familiar because I can relate.

Queen Hye Soo, the mother is mothering! One the best actresses undoubtedly! Both beauty and strong personality inside out. She always choose roles that portray those characteristics so I already know that this another series of her will not disappoint.

Good Job for the whole cast! They were all amazing! ^^

berry.bunny Jun 09 2024 4:01 am 10/10 it’s not boring like the other historical kdrama. I love the story and makes me want to watch the next episode hahahahha I like those type of kdramas. The story is really great and amazing actors♡ highly recommended!!!

Darkeyes28 Apr 14 2024 7:06 am A mother's love for her children. She will do everything to protect her children. I love it. I wish I could have it sooner.

Susue012 Mar 31 2024 4:28 pm Must watch! Mother’s love is strong. I think I almost cried every episode, the love is real here. The acting is magnificent from all the cast. Not a boring moment, very heart warming and of course the evil ones are always plotting something.. but that’s what great is the aftermath of it. Happy clap ? great drama. I wish it never ended.

Defoel Mar 18 2024 9:15 am Really boring and full of annoying characters. Also cringe ending.

Joe Kolton Jan 02 2024 12:52 am Excelent series and a must watch. My only question is what happened to Royal Consort Hwang? Her last scene with her son Uiseong seemed to indicate that she was blind as she did not see Queen Im Hwa-Ryeong in the courtyard. How did she become blind or did she just not see the queen? There's no way she could have missed her.

June Dec 22 2023 5:11 am The best drama forever. Love everything in the drama.. ❤️

Aksa Nov 30 2023 10:37 pm This is undoubtedly a perfect sageuk in all aspects.. Kim Hye Soo has left no scope for any faultfinding.. And the ending scene of the drama is pure goosebumps.. What creativity and thought

Penny Nov 24 2023 1:41 pm Absolutely love this series..This shows what a mother really is! She would go to any lengths to be there for her children even if they go off in another direction..she understands and never wavers in her love for each one...the last scene was extraordinary..thinking her job was about over , a little one wanted to see if he could fly off the roof...meaning her work is never finished..how awesome is the ending!!!

Zane Nov 01 2023 9:55 am The only annoying here is Kim Ga Eun. She delivers her line and talks like a child. Even her tone is kinda annoying.

Garasshi Oct 03 2023 9:17 pm One of the best historical kdrama I've ever watch in 20 yrs of being kdrama fan

d33rama Jul 10 2023 10:43 pm 9.5/10 highly recommend. One of, if not The, top show in the Joseon genre. You will fall in love, your heart will enflate with joy and then be shattered in pieces, and then you'll be enamored again Under the Queen's Umbrella rollercoaster. While I'm a biased Kim Hye-Soo fan, her performance as queen made this series a home run. Her character's strength as a woman, mother, wife, and her love as a surrogate mother figure to others makes her such a powerful figure. She evokes such empathy from the audience as she fights for justice within the confines of Joseon patriarchy and misogynistic rule. Kim Hae-Sook's villainous performance was fantastic, and their shared scenes were some of the best--2 powerful women fighting against one another exhausting different methods afforded to them in this time period.

Small criticisms are the lack of closure for some of the character storylines, such as some of the sons/brothers who had long arcs and some abruptness toward the end. All forgiveable for a such a legendary series. A must watch!

Favour Jun 02 2023 4:23 am I remember when I first watched this series, I was so desperate for months to pass so I can watch it again like it was d first time. Now have seen it again and am still in awe at how good this drama was. Thumbs up to the actors, actress, production team and everyone that contributed in creating this master piece

Now I have to wait for several months to pass again so I can watch it for the third time like it was d first time

Eunice Apr 30 2023 11:19 am Wonderful series,will definitely be re watching it?

Huan Hua Apr 29 2023 3:34 am OMG, Im on episode 5 right now and cant help always squeal whenever I see the court lady Shin, Park Jun Myun everytime I see her on screen. She is just so adorable! She looks like this round chubby baby chick that follows the hen around only she is definitely a protective baby chick! She is just cute cute cute!

Sharon Fujinami Apr 12 2023 10:49 pm Excellent show!! KimHyeSoo is my favorite actress. I recommend everyone to see this show.

GaGa Apr 03 2023 11:39 am Loved it! I watched it again many times with family and friends. Perfect cast and crew to put this all together! I hope this will reach an award in the United States for best foreign story! I would be on the mountain tops celebrating! Well done!

GG Mar 27 2023 10:20 am Absolutely One Of The Best sageuks in my 10 years of watching KDramas! Kudos to every actor/actress and related crew for such a treasure. I Will definitely be rewatching often. Thanks to all involved.

Marisa Feb 18 2023 11:33 am Loved everything about this series Will watch it a second time The fact that it could be dubbed in English made it more pleasureful To watch so one one could concentrate on the plot etc. loved the queen and her strength ?

Josh Feb 03 2023 6:29 pm Loved this show! I would totally watch a second two.

Kdramastan Feb 01 2023 10:21 am wonderful show, amazing plot and great casting

Nicole Jan 21 2023 12:05 am spot how Seungnam walked fast then slowed down when Cheongha ran to catch up, so detailed

Diana Jan 17 2023 5:17 am This is such an incredible show with a great and captivating plot that leaves you wanting more! The acting and characters are truly impeccable!!! I hope there is a season 2. I honestly love this show!!! I hope to see more of it in future seasons.

Nicole Jan 09 2023 7:28 am Really the best, I can't really complain about Anything at all. Acting, setting, writing, music, all of it.

It's very intense plot-wise, there's a lot of scheming. And all of it makes it much more heartwarming bc the queen goes through great lengths for her family.

poolah Jan 09 2023 3:49 am I am a bit distracted by her lips which is obviously unnatural but hopefully I get to finish the series soon.

Janice Jan 07 2023 11:31 pm I watched this series twice because i love everything..the cast were so powerful..kudos to all actors❤️

Jan Clarke Jan 07 2023 7:43 pm I loved this show, even thoughI had to read the subtitles. Excellent and totally believable acting from the entire cast. Will there be a season 2? Ready ❤️?. Beautiful actors.

S. Jan 02 2023 4:10 pm This is my first Kdrama and im addicted to it. Can someone recommend me Some more? A good lovestory Will do. But the acting has to B just as good as this one plz.

kdrama lover Jan 02 2023 6:43 am I Love This Drama!! One of the best kdrama by far! Really love each one of their characters, especially the Queen herself! A brave, fierce, smart, yet heart-warming person. The plot and script are the best. A really nice ending. No plot holes. Superb acting.

Leo Dec 30 2022 2:44 am Damn. This kdrama deserved to be the top 3 kdrama for this year. Superb casting. The script is damn nice. Shout out to the writer. All the characters are relating to each other. The plot is superb. And Kim Hye Soo deserved the role and she delivered it so well. She has that charisma I tell you

Mel Dec 27 2022 3:20 pm Please make other seasons. Excellent K-Drama. Actors were superb. The Queen Im Hwa-Ryeong was wise, loving, fair, loyal and lovable. Actor deserves a standing ovation.. absolutely loved it

Jasjit Dec 27 2022 11:21 am Superb drama - very good acting. Please make season 2 Kim Hye Soo was absolutely superb as the Queen . Loved her. Moon Sang Ming was very good . So were the other brothers. Loved the drama. Kim Hae Sook as the evil queen mother was very good. All acted very well. ?

Nelly Dec 21 2022 8:38 am I have watched kdramas more than 10 years. When compared to most famous A listed actors debut &;rookie time acting this young cast is farahead,cant even believe its their 1st roles . Hope as many famous A list actors evolve with a very famous series,these young cast become stars too

Laura Dec 21 2022 3:00 am This drama is unique . Queen's character is the best. She is a mother before the queen . He treats all princes as her own. Umbrella symbolize the protection she gives for all of her children .Every thing she do is to protect her children . She is supporting the king very much & although she is fragile regarding king's affection she is very good with consorts too. Even these consorts & princes shows different type of parenting styles .

Laura Dec 21 2022 2:05 am Superb casting . Even young cast is very natural with acting . Plot is very unique. Its amazing how queen's trouble maker princes grow up. Each prince having different stories . This king is the most fair king in kdrama history I think .

Hwaryeong's No. 1 Fan Dec 19 2022 12:21 pm It's a drama that deserve 9/10 score.

The writer done a really good job. She crafted a lot of cool characters. Especially Queen Im Hwaryeong. I never saw a woman main character on k-dramas who's as elegant, as smart, as wise and as strong as her. The writer also done a really good job with the plot. The 3 years process of writing must be worth it. Thank you for writing such a beautiful story that i will keep in my heart for a really long time ?

The director also done a really good job. There are many beautiful scenes that directed perfectly. You served my eyes with the beauty of Joseon period.

The casts... They're amazing! It's one of the best casting in the history. Every actors really fit to their role. It must be a destiny.

I'm so sad because this drama only has 16 episodes. Even if it has 50 episodes, i would still watch it.

KST Dec 19 2022 11:30 am I just finished watching this drama. The story was interesting. I really love Kim hye soo"s acting. She is very suitable for the role. I saw love to new faces of the actors here. Seongnam was my ffavorite role. Muan too was really amazing. The cast was best. This drama is a bit different from other saeguk dramas. The palace has been shown in a different perspective here. I recommend this drama to all who like historical dramas with political side.

Kim Betty Dec 14 2022 7:47 am Kim Hyesoo is the true queen of acting, but everybody delivered an amazing performance! Round of applause for Under the Queen’s Umbrella everybody! Ten out of Ten ! <3 <3

Jammer Dec 14 2022 1:16 am Kim Hye-Soo is the best ... she is simply great in every scene ... hat's off to all the cast ... highly recommended to watch ... there was no dull moment with the Queen as a mother ... a wife ... a friend a foe and being the Queen herself ... she nailed it ... bravo !!!!!

Norik BC Dec 12 2022 11:18 pm My most favorite part was seeing Legendary Rain . Loved the drama , specially the two super actresses and Choi Won Young as the leads together with talented supporting cast. Bravo Very uplifting fun and poignant storyline that focused mainly about mother’s love and power. To me adding the trans issue was a little too westernized or modernized to fit this historical drama, specially the way it was developed at the end, where even the evil grandmother stopped her vengeful pursuit against the trans prince, but continued against the others.

buu Dec 11 2022 8:01 pm great cast, love the drama, really amazing ! the young actors have great acting potential

Ile Dec 11 2022 10:12 am Very nice drama, I love how the Queen acts! I wish to have more seasons ! The story line and all the actors acting it's amazing, congratulations to all !

S Dec 10 2022 11:31 am Amazing!!!!!! Ten out of Ten! Haven’t watched a drama this creative, poignant, Brilliant in such a long time! And this is coming from someone who doesn’t like the historical genre drama! Kim Hyesoo is the true queen of acting, but everybody delivered an amazing performance! Round of applause for Under the Queen’s Umbrella everybody!

April Dec 09 2022 7:06 pm I love this drama.

This shows how a mother can be so selfless and loving towards her children. The Queen faced the different situations a normal mother could face - losing a child, a child who's part of LGBTQ+ family, early pregnancy, letting go of a child who wants to explore the world, and many other things. It's so amazing how she tried to resolved things and still be loving towards the people around her. Very nice plot.

I love how loving the siblings are toward each other. We are so over the jealousy between siblings though it's part of the plot for their step siblings but I love how the grand princes protect each other.

It's a must-watch!

Char Dec 07 2022 7:31 am I wish for a season 2, i think there are some parts that needs to be expound. Like the conversation between queen dowager and the young prince seongnam, like what did he witnessed of the evil dowager’s doing. And i think the back story of the queen would be adventurous, how did she attained her position?

Mango Dec 06 2022 11:20 pm Truly one of the best dramas in 2022. Great storyline with strong notions of mother's love, brotherhood and prince's competition. It starts off comical and leads to the main storyplot but is full heartwarming and touching moments that made me tear. Excellent acting esp from Kim Hae Sook, Kim Hye Soo and Choi Won Young. Storyline and character development/progression was all developed nicely too such that it doesnt feel too abrupt. There is also a smooth integration of modern concepts in Joseon period.

Only flaw imo is that the ending of the Queen Dowager conflict feels abit incomplete and rushed. But at the same time, if its dragged on any further, it may feel draggy esp since this is more of a modern historical drama rather than a real sageuk drama. Some people may also feel that some parts are unrealistic (I agree) but imo it doesnt really matter since this drama has never portrayed itself as a serious sageuk drama and afterall, its a modern historical kdrama.

A Dec 06 2022 10:21 pm Unfair treatment to JeonHyeweon. Chowol's plot was so interesting and she barely had any presence in the finale.

Although it's the best 2022 sageuk. The ending shots are total favoritism. It's supposed to be the whole palace members being starred instead of 3 princes

Daisy Dec 05 2022 5:29 pm Amazing storyline, not a single boring scene. Love how the writer well-written the plots without unnecessary silly incidents and clearly send messages to audiences in many aspects. Beautiful cinematography. Love everything about this drama. Kim Hye-soo she nailed her character in this drama perfectly as well as Kim Hae-sook auntie. This is one best Korean-historical drama by far.

karen123 Dec 05 2022 6:29 am the most touching part is still the queen with her 4th son

seina Dec 05 2022 6:13 am amazing drama, great storyline & acting from all the casts.. Kim Hye soo really nailed here as a queen yet she's also a mother of 5 grand princes.

also how fans here went crazy over all the charming and handsome princes in this drama haha good job for all the young actors too

(ps. I've been crazy over Prince Seongnam, really anticipating Moon Sangmin next project!!! I think his career path will be bright as actor in the future.. maybe the next Cha Eunwoo??)

Mamatee Dec 05 2022 3:27 am A round of applause for the writer, the cast and crew, ny best actor goes to Kim Hye Soo, she is fantastic, I thought she was good in Hyena but she outdid herself here. God Bless You All.. I enjoyed myself and I am sure I will be watching again

Stephen McKenna Dec 05 2022 12:08 am Of all the historical dramas I have seen, this was surely the most exquisitely costumed, for the gowns of the Queen & the Dowager Queen, especially. They were of a stunning quality and beauty.

And how well did the drama take on Grand Prince Gyeseong's gender conflict. Wonderfully scripted and rounded of in the most complete sense making it much more than a token inclusion in the storyline.

Bravo to the writer!

Renwa Dec 04 2022 10:36 pm Pure bliss describes the viewing pleasure of this drama. There is no room to give all the accolades to the stunning performances. The casting Director hit it out of the park! OMG! Kim Hye Soo & Kim Hai Sook we’re magnificent! Best actress awards for both. I am an unashamed fan of Kim Hye Soo who is one of Korea’s finest actresses. Each of the princes made their role their own. Beautiful work. So many actors we loved hating …so good…?. Really new innovative take in a period drama…fabulous award worthy script…great tension moved the story all the way through…cinematography stunning…costumes exceptional. Thank you so so much! WOW!

Odunayo Dec 04 2022 7:40 pm This is the best historical kdrama of the year it deserves an award ? ?

Prince Dec 04 2022 6:47 pm A heartwarming story of benevolent and loving queen

Radames Bonacorsi Ravelli Dec 04 2022 4:48 pm Amazing movie, great actress and actors , the Queen dowager she is amazing . I hopes to see season 3 soon

Sung Dec 04 2022 12:28 pm Such an amazing historical drama. Although, I don't know most of the actors and actresses at first, I really enjoyed this drama. My favorite drama of all time. I cried watching when the first Crown Prince died and now, I just finished watching the last episode. I cried really hard and loud, I am gonna miss this drama a lot and I wish a successful journey for all the actors and actresses.

Molly Dec 04 2022 12:14 pm There is potential for season 2 with how the drama ended. Definitely looking forward to season 2! Keep it coming!

Molly Dec 04 2022 12:13 pm Absolutely a masterpiece. Beautiful cinematography. Beautiful music. Amazing cast! Damn good storyline. Loved it.

Da- Knee Dec 04 2022 10:27 am Wowww what a meaningful and heartwarming finale. I'm satisfied on how it ends and I cried a lot at the same time. And as always this show gives me goosebumps until the very end.

To all the actors, actresses, the director, writers and the production team you all did an excellent job. This is one of the best/ masterpiece historical/saeguk drama ever.

Special mentioned to our loving and benevolent Queen Mother (Kim Hye-Soo) you're an excellent actress you truly give life to Queen Hwaryeong you indeed protect the people you love and care under your umbrella. The same goes with Wicked Dowager (Kim Hae-Sook) such a veteran actress tho I hate your character very much but I love how you portray the character as a wicked dowager (yet a loving mother who resorts to do wicked deeds).

Surely, I'm gonna miss this show- Under the Queen's Umbrella ;<<< I'm not yet ready to move on

10/10 worth to watch!!

Susan Dec 04 2022 10:26 am I completely underestimated and overlooked this drama at first. I just picked it up at some point to just kill time but wowwww, it blew me away. Very realistic plot, they all nailed it, all of them. Cheong ha scenes were also very refreshing to watch, her character was so pure and sincere, I could feel the loyalty and undying love she had for the crown prince. All in all 10/10 <3<3

Da-Knee Dec 04 2022 10:26 am Wowww what a meaningful and heartwarming finale. I'm satisfied on how it ends and I cried a lot at the same time. And as always this show gives me goosebumps until the very end.

To all the actors, actresses, the director, writers and the production team you all did an excellent job. This is one of the best/ masterpiece historical/saeguk drama ever.

Special mentioned to our loving and benevolent Queen Mother (Kim Hye-Soo) you're really an excellent actress you truly give life to Queen Hwaryeong you indeed protect the people you love and care under your umbrella. The same goes with Wicked Dowager (Kim Hae-Sook) such a veteran actress tho I hate your character very much but I love how you portray the character as a wicked dowager (yet a loving mother who resorts to do wicked deeds).

Surely, I'm gonna miss this show- Under The Queen's Umbrella ;<<< I'm not yet ready to move on

10/10 worth to watch!!

Amor Dec 04 2022 9:58 am Please We need season two!! This is inspiring story I love to watch!

Yeinice Dec 04 2022 9:55 am I rarely comment in asianwiki but but This Drama Is So Awesome. It’s not about romance or action. It’s more towards motherly love towards her child. And I really like the queen character, she’s so cute and I like how she runs in the palace and also her unique eyebrows. Anyway. 10/10 for this drama. Well done!

qui Dec 04 2022 9:54 am such a beautiful ending.. to me, some scenes in the last ep indicated that won son (the first son of ealier crown prince) will be the next king and seongnam won't, esp when the queen hold an umbrella for won son

bloomsbury Dec 04 2022 5:27 am @john... yess.. i just realize after reading your comment.

im just curios how she do it, her eyebrows were so cute. yess and john right.. really like the rock.:))

i hope tonight the ending will be fulfill everyone plate..happy ending..

Da-Knee Dec 04 2022 2:28 am I was expecting more in episode 15 since it's the second to the last episode. I also thought there could be a bloody coup stage by Physician Kwon, his son Uiseong and the Hwang Family but yikessss everything falls to the hand of the Devil Dowager (The Devil Dowager is a puppet master- the root cause of all evil, I hope she will meet her end in a devastating manner. Consort Hwang deserved all those pain I hope Queen Hwaryeong will get to know that Consort Hwang did take part in poisoning the crown prince and the Queen should punished her by drinking the same poison, then Uiseong will witness how her mother died and I hope he will get crazy afterwards (Hwang Family deserved greater punishment)

Anyhow, Everyone will get protected under Queen Hwaryeongs' umbrella, definitely she will also protect the king at all cost.

So saddd that tonight will be the last episode huhuhu hoping for a satisfying finale ^^

Best sageuk drama for 2022 :3...

Yol A Dec 03 2022 11:30 am The best saeguk 2022 !!!!

John Dec 01 2022 11:36 pm How could you not fall in love with her eyebrow , she fuxking look like The Rock.

Hope Dec 01 2022 9:13 am Here counting down to 3rd release of episode 15 waiting to see everyone shine. Me I really love the crown prince and his crown princess, Cheong Ha is just what the drama needs the crown prince is already uptight he needs a lively wife like his crown princess to shake him up, what would the drama be like with two serious people in a relationship it needs one who is serious and the other easy going.

Greenluvs Nov 30 2022 1:42 pm I’m loving this drama. I like the Crown Prince’s love line. I think it throws in a little romance without interrupting the overall plot. It actually goes along with the storyline of the Queen fiercely protecting those she loves from the Dowager Queen while encouraging them to grow and mature. As far as Cheong Ha being more like Kim Tae Ri’s character in “Mr. Sunshine,” why? Not every female in every drama has to be strong and independent. Wouldn’t it be boring if they all were? Cheong Ha is young and immature, but she is loyal to the Crown Prince and would probably mature into her role as Crown Princess if this was a longer drama.

Can Ra Nov 29 2022 3:33 am I Loveee this drama??? i can feel every emotion Kim Hey Soo is portraying. It gives me chill of her every actions she’s strong, calm, clever and loving Mother & Wife. To all the cast, thank you for your hardwork and giving us the best drama. I love Kdrama!

Marathon24 Nov 28 2022 8:42 am This drama is sooo good. No boring episode at all. I always love Kim Hye Soo since her role in Signal. This is the first time I see her in a historical drama and she totally nailed it! I think she is the best queen I've ever seen in K-drama: badass, charismatic, smart, wise, and funny. One thing that irritates me was Cheong-Ha's character. I don't know, I find her a little bit annoying in the beginning of her appearance. She smiles too much, and the way she chased Seongnam was like an obsessive fangirl. I would love her character if she was more like Kim Taeri as Go Ae Shin in Mr. Sunshine. And yeah, her romance with Seongnam is unnecessary in the drama's plot. LoL

Yoji Aginuz Nov 28 2022 3:57 am Even if Physician Kwon(brother of late crown prince taein) cannot be king if the rebellion succeed, he already killed someone(late crown prince),also his real son prince uiseong killed an innocent citizen and cannot be the crown prince or king. I never realized the twist of the story, the current king cannot open a re-invistagation of his late brother because he is also involved(somehow) for murdering his brother so he can became the crown prince and later king.

I am excited to know what would be the ending of this kdrama.

Da-Knee Nov 27 2022 10:00 am I want moreeee, episode 14 is such a cliffhanger, for me the screentime of crown princess and the crown prince is just a filler scene ×× tho they are a cute couple but sorry to say this their romance is unnecessary for this drama.

I'm excited but sad at the same time for the last two episodes next week. I wonder how the story will unravel in the last two episodes really can't wait... I hope no one in Queen Hwaryeong side will die. The devil Dowager is the root cause of all evil I hoped she will get punished the same goes with the Hwang family and Physician Kwon

Silvana Magnaye Nov 27 2022 5:00 am The series is superb! Excellent acting of Kik Hye Soo. I love the plot! This is the best series in 2022 so far! ! I eagerly wait for each episode.

Princessblackwolf Mountain Nov 26 2022 10:20 pm Please explain what "Beatrice" is talking about, in her Comment? The "Crown Prince" isn't related to His Princess or the Deposed-Queen-Yoon, Her son-Dr. Kwon, or grandson Prince Uiseong! Prince Uiseong isn't Married, did You get lost along the way? I realize there12 Princes, but 5 belong to the current Queen, 7 belong to the Concubines & the King. Well less 1 (Uiseong), who doesn't belong to the King, but to the not so Dead Ex-Crown Prince who should of become King, that the current King's Mother thought She Killed! I think All of this "Men" should be very careful of the Queen, She's like a Lioness with Her 5, well 4 Cubs now!! She is so Smart & Wise! Now, I thought from the very beginning Uiseong looking Nothing like the rest of the 11 sons of the King! He's very angular looks while the other's have very round faces, and are very handsome!!

Da-Knee Nov 26 2022 11:42 am Daebak! episode 13 is such a plot twist. Guess what, I think that Concubine Hwang and Deposed Queen Yoon will join force together to commit treason. Queen Yoon will enthrone Physician Kwon as King and Uiseong as Crown Prince since Uiseong is the son of Physician Kwon ishhhh

And the devil dowager will be left alone in her own fight (doom is coming to her) or maybe there's a last minute character development.

Looking forward for the last three episodes *^*

AM Phoneix Nov 26 2022 10:07 am Kim Hye-Soo is wonderful in this role. Let the awards season begin and end with Kim Hye-Soo. I loved her in Hyena (still waiting for Season 2), She is truly the Queen in this show with just the perfect amount of humor and excellent facial expressions for emphasis.

Hui Nov 26 2022 9:49 am This series is getting exciting episode by episode..

Hope Nov 26 2022 8:15 am Wow still loving the drama keep it up enjoying every bit of it here ??

rrrr Nov 25 2022 9:22 pm but I'm sorry none of the young actors here impress me.. yoo seonho was good when he acted as an autistic son in his previous drama but what's going on here?? he isn't as good as his previous drama

rrrr Nov 25 2022 9:20 pm kim hyesoo deserves daesang next year or else I'm rioting

Marathon24 Nov 25 2022 10:00 am This is the first time I see Kim Hye Soo in historical drama. Dang!! She is so charismatic. Her acting is truly topnotch. She deserves best actress awards

Mama Tee Nov 25 2022 1:53 am This drama is very good, I love the character of the Queen, she is a good person and Kim Hye Soo acting is topnotch.

BEATRICE Nov 24 2022 2:39 pm @Umber Ella I used to have the same theory as you but began having doubts because of Episode 11 and 12. If he really is the grandson of the deposed Queen that means he has a Yoon blood which is closely related to his wife, the Crown Princess Cheongha. And that is a big no. There's a reason why there was an old Korean law until the early 90s that you cannot marry someone with the same surname.

Check Nov 24 2022 1:52 pm Tvn's lineup is crazy mehn... From this beautiful piece to AOS, seriously?? I hope they are willing to pay my hospital bills if I get a heart attack from anticipation

Zeila Nov 24 2022 12:15 pm A bit disappointed. From the description I read and trailer I saw, I thought this was going to be a lot more comedic. Too many of the same old historical drama tropes. Glad to see the King isn't portrayed as some disgusting barbarian and actually has a brain.

Maria Cherise Ndolo Nov 24 2022 7:48 am This series is one of thr best...much love ftom malawi

Tulipaa Nov 24 2022 7:12 am I'm really in love with the king and queen chemistry, even though the king is busy and has many other ladies too. His first priority, love, and friend has always been the queen. I just love how much he respect his wife. Plus their acting is fabulous.

They are the definition of mama and papa bear !!! They both love and care equally for all their kids (mama bear even loves the other princes).

The only thing bothering me a lot is Crown princess Cheongha she keeps showing her teeth she has no other expression than smiling and showing her teeth.

yuzuhanwa Nov 23 2022 6:23 pm damn!!! Kim Hye Soo the best queen of historical Kdrama, I Can't speak anything about her acting at this drama... kim hye soo must be a winner the best amazing actress for this year, I hope.

Hello, it's me~ Nov 22 2022 10:30 pm I enjoy it so far, but one thing that I don't understand, is the king doesn't have any daughter :" it's like all of them are boys? really :"

Yaya Suraya Nov 22 2022 12:13 pm So far, this is the best historical kdrama I've watched this year. The storylines, the acting, the scenes are all great. Most importantly, what makes this drama the best is the characters are so alive and realistic. My eyes were too focused while watching this, I didn't even realize an hour has passed! Biggest credit to the director and writer

blueflame Nov 21 2022 9:55 pm damnn, this kdrama is so so so good af. Must watch kdrama!

Mari Nov 21 2022 6:12 pm I really love this

Nguyet Nguyen Nov 21 2022 2:17 am I am really enjoyed the film.The plot and cast and the performance are brilliant. I am looking forward to see next episodes in the next 4 week ends.

Elvera Dell'Grottaglia Nov 20 2022 6:17 pm Wonderful production. The script the soundtrack and a wonderful cast. I said it before and I'll say it again the Koreans rule the entertainment industry.

Elvera Dell'Grottaglia Nov 20 2022 6:15 pm I'm really enjoying this. Great production, script, soundtrack and a wonderful cast each and everyone of them. As I've said before and I watch a lot of programs the Koreans have it over everybody else when it comes to the entertainment industry.

Mari-ah Nov 20 2022 5:57 pm Kim Hae-sook is an amazing actress. I've seen most of her dramas and her expressions are spot on. Would totally love to see her gain fame internationally.

Faye Nov 20 2022 3:03 pm queen hwa is literally everyone’s guardian angel!!!

Faye Nov 20 2022 3:00 pm im literally so in love with these series, the only reason ive been looking forward to my weekend for the past like 4 weeks ?

Da-Knee Nov 20 2022 10:06 am I'm getting confused, so the rebels are the remaining supporters of of Deposed Queen Yoon and her son the former crown prince, so how come Physician Kwon is one them? Since he is working with the evil Hwang family and Kwon is also the one who poisoned the Crown prince the son of Queen Hwa-Ryeong. Is he on the side of Hwang family or the rebels-supporters of Deposed Queen Yoon?

Natanaelle Nov 19 2022 10:53 pm Listen, I really looove grand prince Seongnam’s vibe. This man’s character is everything in this drama. In Addition, the queen’s energy is Gooollld. She is smart and Bold. I love the way she thinks and can see through her ennemies plan, Especially QueenDowager ahahahhahah. And her complicity with the Kinnnng… let’s not even talk about it. Everybody’s doing a great job in this drama, even the vilains lol. Great cast, great scenes, great plot.

Da-Knee Nov 19 2022 10:04 am Daebak! Episode 11 was soo good finally Consort Tae and Bogeom regain their senses, thanks to the benevolence of Queen Hwa Ryeong.

I'm not yet convinced that our Queen Hwa-Reyeong is the biological mother of CP Seongnam because of the previous episodes last week as I remember there is a scene where it shows that Queen Dowager is taking away a baby from a woman probably from a concubine and maybe that concubine died and Queen Hwa-Ryeong adopted that child because that concubine is a friend of our Queen, that's why Queen Dowager refuses to accept Seongnam as crown prince because he is a child of a dead concubine. (SPOILER!! Seongnam pass the paternity test because the current King is really his father but not the queens biological son). I'm still not convinced with episode 11 that Queen Hwa-Reyeon is the biological mother of Seongnam hmmmmm.

I guess I'am right with my speculation that Consort Hwang and Physician Kwon are the parents of Uiseong even the Dowager already knows it but she try to cover it because Consort Hwang and Chief State Councilor is still useful to her, maybe the Dowager will disposed them afterwards haha. And Chief State Councilor, Consort Hwang and Physician Kwon are in hand together, forming an army to usurp the throne.

Anyways looking forward for tomorrow's episode 12. And really all the episodes of UTQU/Shuroop are well written and I can't wait to watch this kdrama every weekend. I love this dramaa so muchhhh

sky Nov 17 2022 5:30 pm (spoiler alert for those who haven't watched ep3 already)

so many of you are saying gyeseong's storyline of being trans is unnecessary and ruining the drama but guess what? trans people are not made up! they did not choose to be trans! and they don't only exist in the 21st century! trans people have existed throughout history, yes even in the times of kings and queens. they deserve representation. trans people deserve to see themselves on television, no matter if it's a sageuk or a thriller show. if seeing a 'prince' realize she's a woman really annoys you, maybe you should examine your morals instead of complaining.

Naomi Nov 17 2022 7:29 am i really enjoy this drama

Hayya Hayyu Nov 15 2022 6:13 pm I suspect Royal Physician Kwon and deposed queen are in the rebellious together. Something fishy about Royal Physician Kwon. There must be reason why he did that.

NASIRULAHI Toheebat Nov 15 2022 6:31 am Wow??. So interesting Best historical drama ever Release the remaining on time please

How many people are in this movie?

Umber Ella Nov 14 2022 11:13 pm I still think that Seongnam is not the queens biological son. Initially I though he may have been one of the concubines sons that died and she adopted him but now I think he might actually be Queen Yoons grandson (the former CPs son). It would explain why the dowager hates him so much. I feel like the king felt guilty about killing his brother and they both planned to adopt him and based on what Consort Hwang said in the earlier episodes "Put things in their right order". This would make sense since the king is bringing back people who were faithful to the throne and opposed him being king.I don't think that master Toji and gang are bad guys and they will stop the rebellion when the "rightful heir" ,Seongnam, takes the throne. I also feel like the kings letter to Park Gyeong U had more to it because I don't think he would have come back to serve this king but he would comeback to serve the heir of the previous CP that was killed. Just my thoughts tho,

UnderMyumbrella Nov 14 2022 12:20 pm This show is u like all other dramas nowadays where there's a lead character who has been beat up bu tragdey after tragedy and cannot even get up because people want "drama". I love how they portrayed the Queen not only as a Queen but a brave mother who would do anything for her children, gets up and knocks the villains down every single time.

Rose Nov 14 2022 9:08 am Plot twist:the crown prince is alive,

Alpha May Baroga Encinares Nov 14 2022 9:03 am I really love watching Korean dramas especially this one, I like how the concept created by the writer and the flow of each episode was very interestibg and surprising?

BOO Nov 13 2022 3:26 pm This show is quite frustrating too many evil women and men against the Queen. It seems unrealistic tho. She could just have them all killed. She has NO support either.

Blackveemk ?? Nov 13 2022 2:35 pm I hope the Queen's son becomes the Crowned Prince... I think this drama us about to take a dramatic spin.. But I'm loving it,, it's so interesting.. Problem is the wait for weekend for episodes☹️☹️?

Daknee Nov 13 2022 10:40 am This week episodes is getting more interesting and tensions between the characters in the drama are getting more intense. Can't wait for the next week episodes. Who will be the crown prince????

Spoilerrr----->>>

You deserved more than getting demoted Consort Hwang and I still hope that Consort Tae will come to her senses (she's way too proud because she got dowagers back)

Since Physician Kwon has a relationship with Consort Hwang as shown in previous episodes, I got to believed that Uiseong is not a legitimate prince but rather he's a son of a mere physician/rebel.

I hope the past story behind Seongnam's life will resurfaced in the next episodes, I'm getting curious about him being a legitimate grand prince.

Crazy mountain goat Nov 13 2022 9:14 am I love that the queen is always one step ahead vs the chief councillor/concubine hwang. The only one who can match her scheming is the queen dowager. I love also that in the series the king is aware of her mother bad attention and how he respect the queen. The plot on the princes however is kinda overwhelmed for me. Too many princes and too many subplots.

Victoria Chinma Nov 13 2022 9:03 am I'm loving this movie from the first episode I can't wait for the remaining episode to be uploaded and I hope simso's mom won't regret what she is about and I'm scared something bad will happen to grandprince that went to bring the monk is not harmed I love u all Fighting

Naomi Nov 13 2022 7:26 am You guys should release the episodes every 2days ?

I love this drama so much And am rooting 4 moon sang-min that is grand prince seongnam and i love him specially ?❤️

Cherie Nov 13 2022 4:03 am It’s Kim Hae Sook for me. Her acting is just so natural to me, especially as the Queen Dowager. In a lot of historical as, Dowagers tend to fall quite easily and routinely into these overly dramatic characterisations of evil women, however Kim Hae Sook, gives us just the right amount of drama. And her scenes with equally incredible Kim Hye Soo just eat. Every. Time.

Now I’ve seen a comment saying that it seems unrealistic to have trans portrayal in a historical - that seems to promote or align with some “narrative” being forced upon youth. To that I say - unfortunately you have been deceived into thinking these kinds of things didn’t happen historically. In fact, in a lot non western societies, it was relatively common and far more tolerated than countries heavily systemised by christianic dogma. So while it may seem like an increase in trend for trans stories in our mainstream media; you are incredibly naive to think gender hasn’t been tested in civilisations before us. You not are witnessing an increased effort to push lifestyles upon our youth, but an effort to rectify centuries of misleading education pushing the narrative that they either never existed or if they did - weren’t ever accepted.

And tv shoes don’t make people trans; being trans makes people trans.

Daknee Nov 12 2022 8:52 am Dang! I love the tension between Queen Hwaryeon, Queen Dowager and Chief State Councillor.

And I can not stop admiring how Queen Hwaryeon move her chess pieces while playing the game with the evil Dowager, Chief State Councilor and sly fox concubines

Right from the very first place I know that Consort Tae and Prince Bogeum can not be trusted and that will be consumed by greed (wanting to be more-with power).

I pitied Prince Simso°^°

Rooting for prince Seongnam to be crown prince:3

a Nov 12 2022 7:12 am what we can learn from every sageuk drama?

we have to take out queen dowager and the most powerful minister, as they are the most dangerous in the palace

kalpana Nov 11 2022 4:53 pm I really love this drama when i start watching From first episode i didn't understand what happening here i thought they were fighting for king position but there's Crown prince already ... From episode starting i already feel like Crown prince will be die i wouldn't attached with this character so will hurt less but at the end i cried when he die ?? especially when his mother i feel so bad for Crown prince he such a kind hearted person he deserves to be Crown prince but all these happened I like evry Grand Prince they are mischievous but such a sweet heart who doesn't have any greed , kind hearted, innocent I used to like bogeum prince he is intelligent , who doesn't want to cheating but situation make him bad I hope he doesn't turn into evil I don't know what in grandma mind did she support bogeum or not because he comes to her he situation is like her son Like king also same thing to his mother just like bogeum..If she doesn't support him he will be danger becoz other prince Mother wouldn't stop to harm him I don't who will going to turn into evil I thought If seognam become King then bogeum will be his court when they have debet on plague when bogeum agreed with seognam but Now situation is change I really can't guess whether his turn into evil or not

Jemimah Nov 10 2022 11:31 pm One of the best Kdrama series have watched….love from Nigeria

xx Nov 10 2022 10:04 pm I am loving the drama so far, what a mother would naturally do to protect his sons. However, it still bothers me why Grand Prince Ilyoung isn't in the poster ? just a bit...

conservativ Nov 09 2022 7:16 am for Gyeosong, they tried to pull Graceful Family's plot.

That will not air on national TV lol

a Nov 09 2022 7:13 am if the director can make the sageuk drama this good,

why he made secret door like crap?

casting, acting, chemistry, cinematography, music and script are all perfect.

Oh on Gyeosong's plot? that is something you will never see on national TV. Honestly, I don't like that. What target market are you trying to please here?

MissA Nov 09 2022 5:21 am I couldn't even finish the 1st episode. This drama isn't for me. Boring, foreceful, silly plot.

Camelia Nov 09 2022 5:02 am wow !!! what a drama .. i didn't feel the same since the empress ki drama her acting is wonderful she needs an award for this

i'am enjoying every episode ; i highly recommand it

Faith Nov 08 2022 8:17 pm It's my 2nd time to watched the Kim Hye-Soo the Queens drama, first time I saw her in Juvenile Justice. Ever since that day,I know that She will be given more projects,more drama. Glad that the producer gave her the role as a Queen. :-) .. She's amazing and the best ofbest actress for me

Toni Nov 08 2022 10:28 am This show is intense and it has me gripping something as I wonder how the Queen deals with every evil encounter that’s being thrown at her. Love the storyline and the relationships that she had built with her sons. I wonder why the second grand prince had to live outside of the palace when he was young? Only time will tell, but if I were to make a guess, it would be that the second grand prince had to the kings brothers real child, but they adopted him to protect him from getting killed. Idk ??‍♀️ ?. One thing I know for sure is that the king definitely loves the queen esp since she gave him 5 sons and his concubines only 1 each… just saying ?

Damilola Nov 08 2022 9:54 am The queen deserve an award, she's extraordinary ????

Joyce Nov 07 2022 8:53 pm One of the best drama, love the queen Kim Hye Soon acting as always

Dy Nov 07 2022 6:27 pm Hmmm..? There were 8 Princes in their classroom beside 4 Grand Princes, yet only 7 concubines with their sons (on of each) were appeared and named... Who is this last 'mysterious' Prince? Or maybe he is the youngest of the current King's half-brother, which means his mother likely in the Temple just like the fate of every concubines of late Kings (beside the 'lucky' ones that had their sons as Kings, they would jump the rank from concubines to Queen Dowagers, just like the current one in this drama)?

Yeeshah Nov 07 2022 4:35 pm I hate how the court officials talk to the king and queen especially the chief state counsellor and queen dower. He has no respect and even threatens the king. Even if they did that to the queen, most of the other period dramas make it such that the king is feared by all and has the final say! It’s super annoying to watch. I hope grand prince seongnam becomes the new crown prince although it seems quite predictable if he does. Overall great drama, I love the queen’s charisma, you can’t mess with a true mother!

Kina Nov 07 2022 10:59 am i would prefer prince seongnam to have a love line with crown princess than with lady cheong ha, lol. but that's impossible.

SKYLER Nov 06 2022 7:00 pm I can't stop watching this drama. The story and plot is well written. The cast is amazing. Can't wait for the next episode. I'm hooked.

cameoong Nov 06 2022 3:52 pm Kim Hyesoo acting is superb!!!

Hana Nov 06 2022 12:32 pm Omg

Shaista Nov 06 2022 11:37 am I really want to know is there any romance story between any lady with queen princes. Because I don't want any romantic story here

kristell Nov 06 2022 11:03 am Her being the minister of war's daughter alone is very telling she might have a greater purpose to the plot later, not to mention the said minister is siding with the villain

Justfans Nov 06 2022 10:20 am promising drama Must Watch, Queen drama i ever love so much other than Mr Queen :") Though most of the actors are rookies, their acting are soo good. Kim Hye Soo need to get awards for thiss

Yuri Nov 06 2022 10:15 am Badassss All hail our queennn

Lcneyed Nov 06 2022 7:07 am This drama is soo good, cant wait for the next episode tonight!!

great.kdramas Nov 05 2022 11:13 pm Rain's cameo in ep 7 <3

Aoisky Nov 05 2022 5:15 pm People can say whatever! But so far in the 7 episodes I have watched, this is one of the best dramas i have seen this year. I kinda understand why Kim Hye Soo chose to do this drama. She is perfect for the character she is portraying. Funny, intriguing, dramatic... Loving It ❤️

Petra Nov 05 2022 4:47 pm Rain in in cameo EP 7 omgggg omggggggg

Prince Nov 05 2022 2:28 pm The Minister of War' daughter know about seongnam purchase of herbs.. With this information and the girl character portray as somehow reckless eager to find her dream man, I'm anxious.. Will she become a nuisance of seongnam path or a big support?

Hannah Nov 05 2022 12:57 pm I hope Prince seognam does not die, I want him to become the king but I guess he can't cos he is a new actor

O Nov 04 2022 2:54 am Will we see Bae In Hyuk and Jeon Hye Won couple again?

karenng Nov 03 2022 7:14 pm great drama. so intense, great acting

Steffanie Nov 03 2022 6:58 pm I like it so far. Let me guess... Kim Ga Eun's (consort Tae's) son will become the crown prince, and eventually the king.

queensi Nov 03 2022 2:17 am so excited to see more from this drama, i really love seongnam prince!!

Umber Ella Nov 02 2022 11:33 pm Just a few thoughts on this dram - maybe just wishful thinking but I seriously feel like there’s more to the king and queens relationship. Apart from deep respect for each other I sense love but feel they are held apart because of the dowager. - this drama being called Under the Queens Umbrella I feel like not only will she have to protect her sons, but also some of the other concubines sons and maybe even the king. Prince Bogum and his mother are heading down a very dangerous path by taking on a fight they can’t handle and our queen will have to step up to protect them. - I’m still unsure of Prince Seongnyangs back story. Why was he the only one of her sons that grew up outside the palace. I feel like he may not be her biological son( maybe he was the son of a concubine who died) and she adopted him.

Omowunmi Nov 02 2022 3:49 am This film is very interesting and touching movie

Hope Nov 01 2022 10:45 am Wow it's a beautiful drama enjoying every episode. Thank you

Victoria Blackveemk Nov 01 2022 8:56 am This story line is very beautiful.. I'm so enjoying the drama,... ?????? from South Africa

Dara Oct 30 2022 10:27 pm A mother like me can relate to this. Although this is a historical drama it still depict our recent lives. This shows that a mother can do anything when it comes to her children. Korea until now is not open minded to Lesbian Gay fed. Which this drama educate them that no matter what gender your child is, may it be gay, the parents should be the one accepting it first so as the society will follow. The queen still supported her son when she found out he was a gay.

Char Oct 30 2022 8:56 pm Impressed with Kim Hye-Soo's character as the queen. As usual, the story line always stay the same, the bad guys controlling and crazy for power while the humble gets bullied most of the time. I wish for once, this series will be different ...

Jeine Oct 30 2022 7:29 pm Unexpectedly good, very different from other classical drama. First time in drama there show something out of box like the prince is a gay. Impressive brilliant .. highly recommend this drama

Aldrin Oct 30 2022 5:33 am At least Bae In-hyuk had children in this drama. In Cheer Up, I still doubt that he will get the girl. ?

A Oct 29 2022 8:18 pm Nooooooooo dont let crown prince dieeeee ???????

Umber Ella Oct 29 2022 10:30 am Todays episode effed me up!

Tinzel Oct 29 2022 9:17 am The fact that the mom's are all at the age range of 11 to 16 years gap from their Sons in real life except the Main Lead mom. ? Fun to watch and indeed people that era used to be teenage moms. So reality Check indeed !!! First ep was fun.

ZR Oct 28 2022 3:52 am i want the crown prince to survive but i want seongnam to be the crown prince TT and also i dont expect to see any romance here TT however this is a very interesting drama so far and i really cant wait for the next episode!

Bin Oct 27 2022 8:32 pm Loving it so much! It's a crime not to release the whole drama in one go. Somebody needs to call the chiropractor cause the mother & prince seongnam broke their back carrying the show. I love the theme so much, the mum is so awesome. Just wish the sons would at least mention that to her & appreciate her more (maybe that's intentional for the audience). The chance of getting a mum/queen like that in joseon is close to 0. She even reminds me of Mr Queen sometimes ? love the blend of comedy, whack mum getting a headache cause of her sons, the queen's crack personality, seongnam being the steadiest son. Everything is fun to watch including master toji (except typical evil politicking part between queen dowager & state councillor). I just know halfway the mum is gonna die & thats when the sons would all finally step up. Hopefully she'll stay alive til the end. Perfect casting. The show is great cause kim hye soo is perfect for the mother role.

intakseong Oct 27 2022 11:55 am i really love this drama! it shows different roles and issues in society, empowers women—especially what mother's ca do for their children. this is so interesting and fun to watch. pls support moon seonghyun and yoon sanghyeon xD

ItsNom Oct 27 2022 10:30 am Plz plz plz plz can the crown prince survive…

Milna N Oct 27 2022 4:35 am It’s so interesting, l wish and l hope the crown prince will not die.

hydenn Oct 26 2022 12:45 pm Omg I freaking went here after watching ep 3 and gotta say This Drama Is Amazing Guys. Kim Hyesoo is freaking queen of acting. She's amazing, the story is amazing and the message is strong. The unconditional love for every of her kid. The one with Prince Gyeseong is beautiful. To be accepted and acknowledged like that by a mother. Goosebumps. I wish every kid in the world would get mother like that ?

KST Oct 24 2022 11:19 am Cannot wait to see the next.I really love kim hye soo's acting. Thry have selected the best person to the role of the queen. Fighting!

Wasila Oct 24 2022 9:02 am Please I don't want crown prince to die

NGS Oct 23 2022 10:06 pm I am loving the brothers relationship, they are so strong and dont really want to take the power for himself and always said Crown Prince is the only future King for them and they proud of it. While, the Crown Prince do the best in every way He can do to become good King and let the other brother live the life they wanted. I love the bond.

But, The Queen. Omg. I cant. She is such an incredible mother. I know She look so cruel sometimes. But, she understand, and still love the princes. Especially, Gyeseong's case :) We cant blame her something like that, we have to see the it still in Joseon era and that kind of thing were hard to accept. Instead, queen find alternative for Him :) reallly. The queen is really doing ber best for the kids.

Ah there are also a rumour that Crown Prince actually not a real Crown Prince. Seongnam is the real one. He is hidden as commoner to make Himself safe from all the threats aimed at him. But, idk if it is right. So, Seongnam actually the oldest here?

Crafty Oct 23 2022 8:35 pm Man what is happening. Hes ill from a serious disease and they served him all kinds of fancy foods probably that got him vomitting. Like he was eating abalones etc. I really think the pace should be increased but i think it wont happen as writers probably dont have lot of scenarios so lot of scenes will be fillers with lil story progression. However,i am still liking seongnam's part and drama in general, but i think 4 episodes have gone and the writers have still not clearly established the main aim of drama, like in most shows by ep 4 we know whats the greater scheme of the show,here sometimes cohort selection comes, sometimes crown prince appointment comes, sometimes final king selection comes and then you then you see kim hye soo getting limelight and you wonder is the drama about crown princes etc or is it about the life of queen ? Who is the main character here and it's about whose life?

Anyways, was just sharing my thoughts, but drama is enjoyable, locations are pleasent, cinematography is beautiful, 1st episode was fast paced and intense, I also think kim hye soos/queens as well mother queens screentime should be increased and more conspiracies should be added to amplify shock factor. At first ihad thought crown princes disease is due to arsenic poisoning but i think its a real disease.

Apti Nayak Oct 23 2022 1:14 pm It's freaking amazing, but i really want to watch the crown prince alive and his brothers will be his shield.

Daneee Oct 23 2022 10:08 am Daebak! This historical drama is very good. I love Kim Hye-Soo's acting she really portrays the unconditional love of a mother, Ep 3 made me cry °^°

I hope crown prince will not die or no one from the grand prince's will die.

I also hope that this series is not the same with other historical drama with sad and upsetting finale

PS. I fell in love to Prince Seongnam ^^

VicVic Oct 23 2022 6:49 am This drama is very interesting!!

Crafty Oct 22 2022 11:32 pm Gyesong is disappointing, your mom saved your ass by burning the house n hes screaming at her. Also the guy's acting was so bad when he was shouting in that scene. Ep3 was v slow and draggy unlike 1, cmon directors and writers increase the tension n intensity, we need more fiery scenes btw queen n her mother in law and endless dose of mind games and conspiracies rather than slowww pace and queen constantly running around in the palace. I get anxiety ftom queen slways wslking fast.

Vie Oct 22 2022 10:00 pm Omg, Queen word totally hit me.

When ever u want to see your true self, Look at the painting..

Wooòoh the way she want to comfort, also find the best answer for the way her family..

SunAy Oct 21 2022 5:29 pm Doesn't the king have a daughter?Why do they run so much?Kim Hye-Soo is a great actress.

Godsfavour Oghenefejiro Oct 20 2022 3:55 am This movie is similar to The Dairy Of The Night watchmen

Nami Oct 19 2022 11:41 am If we see the poster, it showed without the crown prince. He could be die and the grand prince seongnam could be a candidate to replace his brother as the crown prince. Can't wait to watch this drama every week. Kim Hyesoo never disappoint me. All of them honestly are great (so far to ep 2).

valerie Oct 19 2022 9:19 am Brilliant portrayal by Kim. Enjoyed every second watching. 2 Grand Princes, Crown and his buddy brother are v v gd too. Hope both do not die too.

jsia Oct 19 2022 4:38 am i thought muan is onew shinee omg.. ???

Love Oct 18 2022 1:54 pm Actress Kim hye Soo never disappoints, my first time watching her is from juvenile justice, her acting was superb... When I saw that she was going to be in this amazing drama, I was super excited... These first episodes was crazy, she acted her role naturally... Chani too is a good actor, apart from being an amazing singer he is very awesome and cute when its comes to acting... Still wondering where TVN got all these handsome boys... They are all gorgeous and cute... Wishing to see more, wishing all casts best of luck and I love you alot from Nigeria

Angie Oct 18 2022 9:26 am On episode 2, who was the guy at Deposed Queen Yoon's house when Queen Im Hwa-Ryeong visited her? Could it be the Deposed Queen's surviving son? What could be his role on the Queen's life?

kdrama enthusiast Oct 17 2022 10:02 pm i guessed right from middle of ep2 about the secret of grand prince gyeseong before it was revealed in the end, this will be very interesting, reminds me of sky castle kdrama

Swiss Oct 17 2022 2:13 pm Gosh the ratings went mad. Honestly in korean dramas saeguks are almost always like rating tickets kind of thing, and if story is even slightly intriguing then theres no limit to them as we can see here. I hope to see story getting more and more interestjng and gritty i found many scenes in ep 2 boring as against ep 1. Really hope the drama keeps momentum and makes fight fierce between princes. Btw its not dark comedy. Its serious plus sprinkle of comic scenes and even in comic scenes we know they are suppsoed to be comical because of funny background music. Also what will happen to depised queens lone son and who ws spying on them.

Vin Oct 17 2022 10:18 am This story tells about the reality of a mother's life.

Lula Oct 17 2022 6:11 am I think this drama will expose kim hye soo'action cause she is very strong character and after i watched eps1 and 2 yess she did.. and i think i know why the title is under the queen'umbrella , maybe its about her struggle to keep her sons safe....she's so tough and smart !

Tamod Oct 17 2022 5:39 am Is the crown prince will die?

prince Oct 17 2022 1:27 am It's roller-coaster for 2nd episode.. Oh my heart.. My heartbeat especially beat so fast at the scene of end of cohort registration..

Dooit Oct 16 2022 7:51 pm I knew gyesong would be a cross dresser and thats what shocked them. I find it very stupid of mom not to warn him so he wouldnt get followed by others. Also anyone can enter that house and check those makeup products and know what he does.

TDS Oct 16 2022 6:40 pm OK the young man likes to put on women make up, he is not the first????

   Interesting plot, but very old gender issue!!!!

Min min Oct 16 2022 4:11 pm i love seo yi sook sunbaenim so cute will follow forever

Mayola Oct 16 2022 12:40 pm Interesting Prince Gyeseong guy? ? his a sweetheart thou

prince Oct 16 2022 11:34 am i think pince gyeseong is gay, and he is so pretty when he puts make up and i think prince seongnam knows it.

Death by Suspense (gay panic) Oct 16 2022 9:25 am I just wanna know if Prince Gyeseong is gay... That's looking like the only plausible explanation after the Queen's reaction to what she saw in EP 2

Ants or Sand Oct 16 2022 2:45 am I want to watch Kim Hye Soo but they threw in hundreds of princes and concubines I’m suffering from face blindness. No help that the princes are styled so similar and all of them hardly have any X factor. Have a feeling most of them will be just having walkover roles and the focus will actually be the fight with the concubines.

Original Oct 15 2022 7:53 pm Liked 1st episode. Lets see how it goes it reminds me.of empress ki a lot. Is it just me? Please keep 16 episodes and not 20 to keep storyflow tight, i liked the scenes between queen and deposed queen more.

Also they added mr queens vibe in queen by showing him casually running around and keeping her hands on sides of her dress like she has inserted in her pockets thats hye soos personal style tho. But her characters carefree vibe is very similar to mr queens. Rest story is very diff. Dont like the acting of crow prince , hes in cheer up too i think. Promising show tho.

Birthcontrol recommend Oct 15 2022 5:09 pm 2million princes

RoseCha Oct 15 2022 12:51 pm I most enjoyed this series. Look forward to the rest of this drama. The princes certainly contributed to watching more of their mischievous behaviors and keep wondering who the next crown prince will become king. Enjoyed watching all five of them and how their mom keeps up regardless of her mother in law making it difficult.

HAMMADINA Oct 15 2022 12:37 pm i dont like it it looks like there is no romance

kathy Oct 15 2022 12:08 pm In all the historical dramas I've watched the queen dowager is always the pain in the butt. It's a very different dynamics between Kim Hye Soo (Queen) and Kim Hae Sook ( Dowager Queen) who are on opposing sides in this drama compared to their characters' chummy relationship in The Thieves.

Kim Hye Soo is truly awesome even if this is another historical drama, her portrayal is nowhere near Jang Hee Bin's character. This time she displayed a truly strong woman who tries everything in her power to protect her sons and her sons's rightful place in the throne yet there is no doubt she is the heroine of the story as opposed to her cunning, antagonistic JAng Hee Bin character in 2002.

The strange thing in this story is that her dowager queen mom in law became queen when she was only a concubine but in Joseon History it is no longer allowed after what happened to Jang Hee Bin.

Anyhow, can hardly wait for more episodes

Vyagghi Oct 15 2022 11:24 am Bae In Hyuk does it again acting double roles at the same time.

sf Oct 15 2022 9:47 am Too many princes. Till I memorize the name of all of them, the drama will be finished.

Aldrin Oct 15 2022 9:39 am A promising start. You would expect nothing less from acclaimed actress Kim Hye-Soo. Kim (Signal, Hyena) shines as a ruthless but caring Queen of Joseon and a mother of five troublemaker princes. I hope that the story would also be great as to not waste the cast's performance.

heysoo Oct 12 2022 12:02 am can't waitt to watch this another masterpiece from tvN!! i feel that this drama will give us a "mr queen" vibes and also "sky castle " vibes!!! The cast are sooo star-studded. i'll definitely watch this!!

Fatimah Oct 09 2022 7:01 am With all those sons there is no doubt they won't be troublemakers m gonna watch this

v Oct 07 2022 4:32 am looks interesting! is there romance?

kdrama enthusiast Oct 04 2022 8:43 am omg bae in hyuk is here ?

NGS Oct 03 2022 11:11 pm The queen's children or princes are such and eye candy. Hehe. Poor the queen all the those eye candy princes are troublemaker hahahaa

Betty_hay Oct 01 2022 5:19 pm @Nad @Rebecca Yess,it's available on Netflix

Innie? Sep 29 2022 3:20 pm Giving me "Mr. Queen" vibes?

Nad Sep 20 2022 8:44 pm Will this be on netflix?

Samaa Sep 12 2022 1:58 pm Very excited to this fascinating drama series ??????????

Lee Seohwa Sep 01 2022 1:14 am Is this true story or fictional?

Apple Aug 28 2022 9:31 pm Kim Hye Soo, so I'm watching!

ladida Aug 27 2022 5:18 am the synopsis seems nice. looking forward to it!

El Bee Aug 25 2021 3:42 pm Not gonna lie-I don't love the director's stuff and obviously there's little to know including what this writer worked on (the writing is almost always most critical for me), but it's tvN and Kim Hye Soo if she takes it. That is enough for me to watch!

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