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The King: Eternal Monarch
Korean emperor Lee Gon tries to close the doors to a parallel world which was opened by demons; a detective tries to protect the people and the one she loves.
- Cast:
- Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-hwan, Kim Kyung-nam
- Language:
- Korean
- Country:
- South Korea
- Network:
- SBS
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Season 1
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E01
Episode 1
★ 8.9Episode 1
2020-04-17 · 73mLee Gon mourns the tragic death of his father. Lee Lim goes on the run — and finds escape when he comes across a door to a parallel universe.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.5Episode 2
2020-04-18 · 73mGon insists he is an emperor from another world. An incredulous Jeong Tae-eul takes him to the police station, where he sees a familiar face.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.8Episode 3
2020-04-24 · 72mThough Tae-eul finds Gon's story difficult to believe, some things about him are completely inexplicable. At work, she gets busy with a murder case.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.5Episode 4
2020-04-25 · 73mWhen Tae-eul loses her police badge, she can't help but think about Gon. Meanwhile, Kang Sin-jae has had it with his mother's bad habits.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.8Episode 5
2020-05-01 · 73mBeing introduced to Gon's world is a lot to process for Tae-eul, who's taken to the palace. A disgruntled Jo Yeong keeps an eye on her.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.7Episode 6
2020-05-02 · 73mA potential military conflict threatens the kingdom. Gon promises Tae-eul he will return to her, and steps forward to take care of the situation.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.6Episode 7
2020-05-08 · 73mGon brings Yeong along on his trip back to Tae-eul. He has a favor to ask of her, while she's found something troubling to share with him.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 9.0Episode 8
2020-05-09 · 73mIn Corea, Luna is set free. In Korea, Gon and Yeong run into a man who recognizes them, and Sin-jae experiences childhood flashbacks.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 9.5Episode 9
2020-05-15 · 72mGon draws closer to tracking down Lim, and asks Jo Eun-sup to trade places with Yeong. Mail from an unknown sender bothers Koo Seo-ryeong.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.0Episode 10
2020-05-16 · 73mOn Lunar New Year, Gon and Lim come face-to-face in a public standoff. Tae-eul opens up to Sin-jae about the other world and her ongoing case.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 9.5Episode 11
2020-05-22 · 72mA compelling offer finds its way to Luna. Gon's investigation into a devastating murder leads him to an old traitor and a clearer idea of Lim's schemes.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 9.8Episode 12
2020-05-23 · 72mFrightening circumstances land Tae-eul back in Gon's arms. When Yeong runs into a woman who looks strikingly familiar, he follows her.
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E13
Episode 13
Episode 13
2020-05-30 · 73mKnowing Seo-ryeong is up to no good, Gon throws her in a tight spot. Upon returning to her world, Tae-eul realizes Luna is there, too.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.5Episode 14
2020-06-05 · 72mGon and Tae-eul are separated when he sets out to fulfill what's been his fate all along. Sin-jae makes a startling discovery.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 8.0Episode 15
2020-06-06 · 81mLim plots his next meeting with Gon. Understanding there's only one thing he can do to right wrongs, Gon comes to a heart-wrenching decision.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 7.5Episode 16
2020-06-12 · 77mA final attempt to put a stop to Lim's ambitions comes with profound consequences. Gon travels far and wide in search of Tae-eul.
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Lee Min-ho
Lee Gon
Kim Go-eun
Jung Tae-eul / Luna
Woo Do-hwan
Jo Eun-sup / Jo-young
Kim Kyung-nam
Kang Shin-jae
Jung Eun-chae
Goo Seo-ryung / Goo Eun-ah
Lee Jung-jin
Lee Rim
Jeon Moo-song
Lee Jong-in / Prince Boo-young
Kim Yeong-ok
Noh Ok-nam
Jeon Bae-soo
Jung Do-in
Seo Jeong-yeon
Song Jung-hye