The Queen Who Crowns (2025)

Drama · History · Romance

A woman from a prestigious family helps her husband become king, but their relationship deteriorates as he takes many concubines. Tensions rise as the king seeks to control her and her family.

IMDb rating: 7.6 (337 votes)
Episode average: 8.8 +1.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: KO
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

8.82 avg 12 episodes 8.6 → 9.2

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Queen's Secret Rival	8.6	25
2	Betrayal in the Palace	8.3	17
3	A Dangerous Dilemma	8.4	14
4	The King's Weakness	8.8	12
5	A Battle for Power	8.8	13
6	War and Sacrifice	9.0	13
7	A Queen's Defiance	8.8	13
8	Shadows of Corruption	8.9	12
9	The Queen's Challenge	9.1	12
10	Framed for Treason	9.2	12
11	A King's Ruthless Decision	8.8	13
12	The Future of Joseon	9.2	17