The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1 release date has been announced, and fans can’t wait to watch it as it is reminiscent of the highly successful Korean drama Mr. Queen. Mr. Queen was also set in the Joseon era and earned unbelievable love from all across the globe.
This highly anticipated K-drama aims to tell the tale of the elegant and dignified Queen HwaRyeong. The queen will ignore royal custom by forgoing her kids’ troubling education as she wants to raise them into proper princes.
The drama is said to be directed by Kim HyeongSik and penned by the acclaimed writer Park BaRa. The production team has announced that The Queen’s Umbrella is set to have 16 episodes.
The Queen’s Umbrella will delve into various genres, including historical, comedy, drama, and politics. The duration of every episode will be roughly 60 minutes. Since making a comeback in Korean dramas, popular actress, Kim Hye Soo has already appeared in two Netflix Originals, Hyena and Juvenile Justice.
Now she is ready to grace your television screens in Queen Im Hwa Ryeong’s title role of The Queen’s Umbrella. Before we leap toward the Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1 release date and how to watch The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1, here is a quick refresher on the historical drama’s premise.
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What Is The Queen’s Umbrella About?
This historical k-drama aims to tell the tale of the royal family. The family is constantly bothered by troublesome princes who live in the palace and are soon to become legitimate crown princes.
Their mother, Im Hwa Ryeong, is the spouse of a powerful monarch. She is, however, a prickly, sensitive, and irritable queen, as opposed to exuding an air of elegance and grace. She became more at ease due to everyone continuing to irritate her.
She is a queen who occasionally swallows her pride and has even been heard swearing! She has hardships every day of her life, yet she perseveres through it all for the benefit of her kids.
All About The Characters And Cast Of The Queen’s Umbrella
Beginning her career in 1985, Kim HyeSoo won her first accolade for best new actor in 1987. She performed in the films “The Queen of Office” (2015), “Signal” (2016), “Hyena” (2020), and most recently, “Juvenile Justice” (2022). Fans keenly anticipate her latest project.
Instead of being elegant, the queen is loud, combative, and sensitive, and her offspring are troublemakers. She has a “calm lake” disposition, yet if someone irritates her, she may become a “powerful wave.”
Fans will likely remember Kim Hae Sook, who plays the Queen Dowager, from her recent Netflix K-dramas Inspector Koo, Tomorrow, Start-Up, and Hospital Playlist. Queen Dowager raised her son to be a kind and upright king. She is a key player in the king’s inner circle and knows her secrets.
Choi Won Young, who plays King Lee Ho, stars in his fourth Netflix original, The Queen’s Umbrella. The actor most recently played the lead in Reflection of You. Lee is an all-powerful ruler who is intelligent and moral.
The supporting cast will include Yoo Sun Ho as Prince Kye Seong, Yoon Sang Hyeon as Prince Mu Ahn, Kim Min Ki as Prince Bo Geom, and Jang Hyun Sung as Yoo Soo Gwang. We can expect to see Woo Jeong Won as Lady Go, Han Dong Hee as Crown Princess Min, Lee So Hee as Court Lady Park, and Nam Woo Hyun as Prince Young Min.
The show has also confirmed appearances by Seo Yi Sook, Park Joon Myu, and Seo Woo Jin.
When Is The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1 Release Date?
So when is The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1 release date? The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1 release date is Saturday, October 15, 2022. The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1 will air on tvN at 9:10 pm KST.
However, fans from other nations can stream The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1 on the platform mentioned below. Cross-check the times to watch The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1 when it comes out.
British Summer Time: 1:10 pm (October 15, 2022).
Indian Standard Time: 5:40 pm (October 15, 2022)
Singapore Standard Time: 8:10 pm (October 15, 2022)
Philippines Standard time: 8:10 pm (October 15, 2022)
Japanese Standard Time: 9:10 pm. (October 15, 2022)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time: 11:10 pm. (October 15, 2022)
Where And How To Watch The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1?
Fans can stream The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1 on Netflix at the times mentioned above. So update your calendar, and don’t forget to watch The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1.
Do You Need To Watch Mr. Queen Before The Queen’s Umbrella?
No! The Queen’s Umbrella is not related to Mr. Queen in any way. However, the premise is set in the Joseon era and involves queens as their central characters.
But Mr. queen is recommended to those who enjoy historical dramas focusing on strong stories and humor.
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