The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)

Other name: 더킹: 영원의 군주, Deoking: Yeongwonui Gunju, Deo King: Youngwonui Gunjoo, The King: Forever Sovereign, The King: Permanent Monarch, The King: Forever the Monarch, The King: Monarch of Eternity, The King: The Eternal Monarch, The King - Lord of Eternity

Description:

"The King: Eternal Monarch" introduces Yi Gon, the esteemed third Korean emperor, viewed by his citizens as an impeccable leader. Yet, beneath this flawless facade lies a profound childhood trauma: the brutal murder of his father during a coup when he was just eight years old. Instead of embracing his royal responsibilities, Yi Gon often eludes the palace, preferring to attend university conferences in secret.

During one such clandestine escapade, the emperor is inexplicably thrust into a mysterious parallel world. Here, he crosses paths with Jung Tae Eul, a determined inspector. Together, this unusual pair forms an alliance to combat dangerous criminals. Their urgent mission extends beyond simply apprehending wrongdoers; they must also work to seal the perilous door between their two divergent worlds, preventing further dimensional chaos. This epic fantasy drama blends elements of mystery and action with a compelling cross-dimensional journey.

Producer: SBSNetflix

Director: Baek Sang Hoon [백상훈], Jeong Ji Hyeon [정지현] and Yoo Je Won [유제원]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Bodyguard; Detective; Drama; Fantasy; Murder; Mystery; Romance