"Under the Queen's Umbrella," starring Kim Hye Soo, premieres with a solid viewership rating as the historical K-drama depicts the challenges inside the palace.
The weekend K-drama illustrates how the queen protects her five sons, especially the crown prince as he ascends to the throne. However, the King's wife faces hindrance from her mother-in-law.
Kim Hye Soo plays Queen Im Hwa Ryeong while Choi Won Young portrays the great King Lee Ho.
"Under the Queen's Umbrella" also includes veteran actress Kim Hae Sook as one of the lead stars who plays Queen Dowager Cho.
The historical K-drama also includes Moon Sang Min, Yoo Seon Ho, Bae In Hyuk, Yoon Sang Hyun, Kim Min Ki, who plays Queen Im Hwa Ryeong's five troublemaker sons.
From crown prince to grand princes, the new historical K-drama also focuses on concubines starting with the prim Tae So Yong, played by Kim Ga Eun and the eager Hwang Gwi In portrayed by Ok Ja Yeon.
'Under the Queen's Umbrella' Episode 1 Viewership
According to Nielsen Korea, "Under the Queen's Umbrella" made its debut with a decent start as episode 1 scored an average nationwide rating of 7.6 percent.
In addition, the new historical K-drama is the most-watched series in its time slot across all channels.
'Under the Queen's Umbrella' Episode 1 Recap
The story began showing how Queen Im Hwa Ryeong will do whatever it takes to protect her sons and properly educate them to become worthy of their place.
One of the highlights in "Under the Queen's Umbrella" episode 1 is Queen Im Hwa Ryeong making sure that all her five children follow the palace's orders including taking special lessons along with their half brothers.
The King's mother also pointed out that if the crown prince dies, none of her sons will be able to take his place.
In the last scene, Queen Im Hwa Ryeong visited Queen Yoon's shabby home, who was thrown out of the palace after her son died.
She pleaded with the queen to help her and tell her what really happened between her and Queen Dowager and how her son ended up in a devastating situation.
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Written by Geca Wills
