A Tragic Love Story Revealed in Surprising K-Drama avatar
Yohan Yukiya Sese-Cuneta
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Uncover the hidden gem in a K-drama disguised by its title the Missing Crown Prince. Follow the poignant romance between the Queen Dowager and her secret lover, and see why this series stands out for its unique narrative and captivating acting.

Story

A mistitled drama

Despite its title, the story isn’t about the Missing Crown Prince (Kim Junmyeon). He was missing for just about five episodes.

Main or support characters?

Officially, three young actors are billed as the main characters, but they are actually supporting characters. The true leads are the two actors listed as supporting roles, namely: Myeong Sebin as Taebi Minssi; and Kim Joheon as Choe Sangrok.

A tragic love story

The narrative centres on the tragic romance between the Taebi Minssi and her ex-betrothed turned secret lover, Choe Sangrok. Their relationship drives the emotional core of the series. The love story of I Geon and Choe Myeongyun was straightforward and clearly secondary from the start.

Performance

The acting is impressive, particularly from the actual main actors—Myeong Sebin and Kim Joheon—showcasing their veteran skills. The younger actors—Hong Yeji and Kim Junmyeon—also performed well, learning from their senior counterparts and creating great on-screen synergy.

Verdict

If you catch the early hints that the show isn’t about the Missing Crown Prince, it deserves a perfect 10 stars. This series demands the right mindset to be truly appreciated and rated accurately.

Official trailer

[1차 티저] MBN 주말 미니시리즈 <세자가 사라졌다> l 흔적도 없이 사라진 세자.. 과연 어디로..? MBN 240413 방송

왕세자가 세자빈이 될 여인에게 보쌈을 당하며 벌어지는, 두 청춘 남녀의 파란만장 대환장 끝장 도주기를 다룬 조선판 로맨틱 코미디!
MBN 주말 미니시리즈 <세자가 사라졌다> 4월 13일 토요일 밤 9시 40분 첫 방송

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[2차 티저] MBN 주말 미니시리즈 <세자가 사라졌다> l 세자가 실종되는 전대미문의 사건! MBN 240413 방송

세자가 실종되는 전대미문의 사건!? 위기에 빠진 세자와 왕실의 운명.
과연 그는 살아서 돌아올 수 있을 것인가..!
MBN 주말 미니시리즈 <세자가 사라졌다> 4월 13일 토요일 밤 9시 40분 첫 방송

The work shown above is Copyrighted to MBN Entertainment.

[3차 티저] MBN 주말 미니시리즈 <세자가 사라졌다> l 실종된 세자, 엇갈린 세 사람의 운명! MBN 240413 방송

실종된 세자, 엇갈린 세 사람의 운명! 돌아온 세자가 마주한 진실은 과연..?
MBN 주말 미니시리즈 <세자가 사라졌다> 4월 13일 토요일 밤 9시 40분 첫 방송

The work shown above is Copyrighted to MBN Entertainment.

세자빈에게 보쌈 당한 왕세자의 운명은..? MBN 주말 미니시리즈 <세자가 사라졌다> 5분 하이라이트 MBN 240413 방송

숨겨진 비밀, 사라진 세자! 휘몰아치는 운명의 소용돌이, 그 결말은?
MBN 주말 미니시리즈 <세자가 사라졌다> 4월 13일 토요일 밤 9시 40분 첫 방송

The work shown above is Copyrighted to MBN Entertainment.


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The YOOki Chronicles is Yohan Yukiya Sese-Cuneta’s return into casual and personal blogging. The name “YOOki” is a mash-up of the acronym of YourOnly.One and my nickname ᜌᜓᜃᜒ (Yuki・雪矢).

Interestingly, according to Chinese legend, (YOO) is an ancient Chinese surname. The ancestors of the surname were closely linked with the ancient sage-king named Yu Shun. In Korea, the (YU) lineage traces to the Xia, Han, and Joseon dynasties. Holders of the surname Yu or Yoo had a reputation for charity and diligence.1

It is also the word for “willow” or the “willow tree” which means graceful or slender; and a tree growing near a body of water which provide continuous nourishment and resources for everyone. It can also mean to exist, an oil (anointment(?)), and simply as “U” (you).

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