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, Yoo Seon-ho as Grand Prince Gye-seong, and Kang Chan-hee as Prince Ui-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.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella Episode 3 Preview
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 other 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 3 Release Date and Time
The show will stream from October 15, 2022, till December 04, 2022. Episode 3 of the series will stream on October 22, 2022, at 9.10 PM KST or 7.30 PM IST.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella Episode 3 Predictions
Examinations for the cohort selection are swiftly put into motion but the current healthy competition may not fare well in the future with the likeliness of things swelling out on a bitter note. Hwa-ryeong must come to face her son, Grand Prince Gyeseong’s truth with the understanding of how lonely and scared he must’ve been, burdened by the ordered norms of the palace, pushing him to live a lie in front of everyone.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella Episode 2 Recap
Queen Hwa-ryeong is pushed into a corner with the ever-growing obstacles in her path. She’s cautioned by the formerly deposed Queen Yoon about the well-being of not only the Crown Prince but all her sons as she acknowledges that history is in fact repeating itself. Matters of the cohort selection process are a raving issue in the palace, and to the Queen’s disbelief, all the Grand Princes register their names for it despite their initial reluctance.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella is streaming on Netflix.
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