The Queen Who Crowns: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Queen Won Kyung, born to Min Je during the Goryeo period, came from a prestigious family of high-ranking officials. Married to Lee Bang Won, son of King Taejo, she supported her husband's ambitions to become King Taejong after his father bypassed him for the throne. As a kingmaker, she helped establish a new regime. However, their relationship soured after Lee Bang Won became king, took concubines, and sought to curb Queen Won Kyung's influence and that of her family.

Series details

• Title: The Queen Who Crowns
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Korean
• Genres: Drama, History
• Premiere date: 2025-01-06
• Final broadcast date listed: 2025-02-11
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: tvN
• Network country: Korea, Republic of
• Typical episode runtime: 80 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 81196
• IMDb ID: tt35305917
• TVDB ID: 434725

Cast and credited roles

• Cha Ju Yeong — Queen Wongyeong
• Lee Hyeon Uk — Lee Bang Won
• Lee Sung Min — Lee Sung Gye

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-01-06; final listed air date 2025-02-11; episode order: 12.

Source and licence

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