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"A mere title does not define the King" - The story was very detailed and clear to follow, rarely any holes in the writing and I felt as if the plot thickened with each episode. The show did an amazing job at having multiple antagonists and creating issues that had our leads constantly alert. I was very intrigued with how a society functions with a constitutional monarchy set in place and might I add it was very well executed. Seong Huiju, Lee Wan, Yun Irang, and Min Jeongwoo are the most beautiful set of leads I have ever seen and they put on a pinnacle of a performance on top of that. Seong Huiju is a very fierce and hardworking but compelling character. Her chemistry with Grand Prince I-an was phenomenal and their dynamic was captivating. The on screen presence between the two is stunning and their relationship was so attracting. Grand Prince I-an is a noble person who carries a quiet burden with him as he has a lot of trauma built up due to his upbringing. Queen Mother is a selfish character who insists on carrying out plans to her avail. Her chemistry with Grand Prince I-an was the strongest chemistry between two actors in the entire show as their scenes were always filled with the utmost tension. Prime Minister Wan is by far the most compelling character as you witness his character development evolve immensely from start to finish. Seong Huiji, Grand Prince I-an, Queen Mother, and Prime Minister Wan all have special dynamics and the chemistry between any two of these four leads was flawless. This was the epitome of casting for me. Everyone was perfectly assigned to a role and the characters are all so loveable. Choi Hyeon and Do Hyejeong were spectacular in their roles and they had quite the relationship that was innocent and adorable. Aide Choi and Ms.Do had similar roles and tasks regarding their jobs, and it was cool to see how they approach their work differently. Seong Taeju is the brother of Huiju and Han Dayeong is her sister in law. They are a cute couple that Huiji learns to lean on them as the show progresses. Side note, Dayeong is so beautiful. The OST is amazing as there are many songs that are enjoyable, in addition the instrumental pieces are nothing but poetry to my ears. The art in this show is phenomenal and they managed to show this through the outfits, buildings, scenery etc. Overall, this drama was nothing short of a beautiful experience and I am beyond pleased to have seen this show.