The Concubine (2012)

Other name: 후궁: 제왕의 첩, 後宮：帝王之妾, 后宫：帝王之妾, 後宮の秘密, Hugoong: Jewangui Chub, King's Concubine, The Emperor's Concubine, Royal Concubine: Concubine of King, La concubina del emperador, Die Konkubine, Фильм Наложница, Наложница императора

Description:

The Concubine is a gripping historical drama of love, obsession, and survival. Prince Sungwon falls deeply in love with HwaYeon, a nobleman's daughter. However, HwaYeon's heart belongs to KwonYoo, the man who saved her father's life. Opposing her son's infatuation, Prince Sungwon's mother schemes to force HwaYeon into becoming the concubine of the reigning King Jung Chan. After a failed escape, HwaYeon agrees to the arrangement to save KwonYoo's life. She bears a son and rises to become Queen. Years later, King Jung Chan dies mysteriously. Prince Sungwon ascends the throne, though his domineering mother holds the true power. Discovering the dark secrets behind the King's death, HwaYeon must transform herself to survive and protect her son. Meanwhile, the new King struggles with his forbidden desires for HwaYeon, who is shocked to find KwonYoo has returned to the palace as an eunuch.

Director: Kim Dae Seung [김대승]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2012

Genre:Drama; Harem; Historical; political; Romance