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.
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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 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 5 Release Date and Time
The show will stream from October 15, 2022, till December 04, 2022. Episode 5 of the series will stream on October 29, 2022, at 9.10 PM KST or 7.30 PM IST.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella Episode 5 Predictions
Now that the Crown Prince has collapsed in front of all the officials of the kingdom, Queen Hwa-ryeong’s secret is out and will tug at new disagreements between her and the King. Consort Hwang sees this as the perfect opportunity to strike and depose the Crown Prince. Former Queen Yoon comes forward with the conclusion that her son was in fact murdered, with a similar fate looming in the present Crown Prince’s future.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella Episode 4 Recap
Grand Prince Seong-nam, Prince Bo-geum, and Prince Ui-seong face off against each other in the final examination for the cohort selection, in which Prince Bo-geum returns victorious. With his sole intent to save his brother, regardless of what the means, Seong-nam endangers his life to find the most suitable physician for the Crown Prince. Meanwhile, Queen Hwa-ryeong is nearing her wit’s end as the Crown Princess’ delivery date closes in on them and the Crown Prince must turn up without a doubt.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella is streaming on Netflix.
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