Under the Queen’s Umbrella (슈룹) is a historical Korean drama series directed by Kim Hyung-shik, and stars Kim Hye-soo as Queen Im Hwa-ryeong, Kim Hae-sook as Queen Dowager, and Choi Won-young as King Lee-ho. Others joining the show include Moon Sang-min as Grand Prince Sung-nam, Bae In-hyuk as Crown Prince, and Yoo Seon-ho as Grand Prince Gye-seong, alongside other cast members.
Envisioning the position taken on by the women residing in the Joseon era, this Korean drama will take us through the struggles and challenges faced by them, especially when concerned with the questions of the throne. While the kings are often seen taking the lead in most kingdoms, women are left behind to cater to their needs or pay attention to the upbringing of their potential future heirs.
The series takes on tvN’s Saturday-Sunday 09.10 PM timeslot previously occupied by Little Women.
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Under the Queen’s Umbrella Plot
The description for the series on Netflix reads: “A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.”
Under the Queen’s Umbrella Cast
The main cast of the show is led by Kim Hye-soo as Queen Im Hwa-ryeong, Kim Hae-sook as Queen Dowager, and Choi Won-young as King Lee-ho. Others joining the show include Moon Sang-min as Grand Prince Sung-nam, Bae In-hyuk as Crown Prince, Yoo Seon-ho as Grand Prince Gye-seong, Kang Chan-hee as Prince Ui-seong. Kim Ga-eun as Royal Consort So-yong Tae, Ok Ja-yeon as Royal Consort Gwi-in Hwang, Kim Min-ki as Prince Bo-gum, Woo Jung-won as Royal Consort Gwi-in Go and alongside othe cast members.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella Episode List
The series consists of 16 episodes and will come out with two episodes every week (Saturday-Sunday).
Where to Watch Under the Queen’s Umbrella
The historical drama will be available to watch on tvN as well as on Netflix internationally.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella Episode 2 Release Date and Time
The show will stream from October 15, 2022, till December 04, 2022. Episode 2 of the series will stream on October 16, 2022, at 9.10 PM KST or 7.30 PM IST.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella Episode 2 Predictions
With Queen Hwa-ryeong’s paying a visit to the former Queen Yoon, we can expect the latter to divulge all her history and pain, revealing the scheming politics brewing in Queen Dowager’s mind. Consort Hwang will also step up to guarantee her son that he’ll rightfully earn what’s his after receiving the book of secrets from Queen Dowager. Grand Prince Gyeseong will also embark on a secret escapade, once again becoming the cause of his mother’s anxieties.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella Episode 1 Recap
Introducing the Royal family and the complicated association between each of the King’s consorts, Queen Hwa-ryeong and Queen Dowager (the King’s mother), the first episode pushes Hwa-ryeong into her vulnerabilities and anxieties as her son, the Crown Prince falls victim to a fatal malady. With the new position of a cohort accompanying the Crown Prince to the topmost and exclusive center of education in the kingdom open to the other Princes, each of their mothers vies for better opportunities for their sons.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella will stream on Netflix from October 15, 2022.
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