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Mr Queen: The new K-drama everyone is talking about

Here’s why this new lighthearted rom-com series has got everyone hooked

by Shazrina Shamsudin  /   February 9, 2021

Looking for something new and lighthearted to watch? Peep the latest buzzworthy K-drama that’s got everyone talking about — Mr. Queen. If you’re convinced that this is just another old period comedy-drama, then think again. Aside from its historical set up that dates back to the Joseon era, the series is rife with several modern-day pop culture references that make it relatable to the younger audience.

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Mr. Queen
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In its early run, the plot follows Queen Kim So-yong of Joseon (played by Shin Hye-sun) and Jang Bong-hwan (starring Choi Jin-hyuk), a modern-day chef at the prestigious President’s Blue House. Though centuries apart, they both encounter a near-death experience at the same time, causing their souls to switch bodies. Eventually, the show shifted its focus and is now firmly rooted in the past at the end of episode 6. As Chef Bong-hwan finds himself trapped in the queen-to-be’s body and struggling with identity issues, he attempts to discover more about her identity — only to end up getting caught in a complex royal drama that threatens to break the kingdom’s peace.

Besides it being witty and comical, this drama offers a momentary escape from the harsh reality that we’re all facing during this pandemic. And, we’re not surprised that the series has also been enjoying steady popularity since the airing of the first episode.

So before you get started on the show, here are a few things you should know about Mr Queen and the stars of the show, Shin Hye-sun and Kim Jyung Hyun.

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Mr Queen: The new K-drama everyone is talking about
Shin Hye-sun's and Kim Jung Hyun's roles in Mr. Queen
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“Mr. Queen is a drama about how the soul of the cockiest man in Korea 
ended up being trapped in the body of a queen from a past dynasty due to an 
unfortunate incident, and what happens between her (the queen) and her two-faced king from thereon. I played the role of Kim So Yong, a character that combines the spirit of the Joseon Dynasty’s medieval era and vigorous man Jang Bong Hwan from modern day South Korea, who lived with strict discipline.” —Shin Hye-sun

“In Mr. Queen, Cheol Jong is a “king with two faces”, and is a crossover between cool-headedness and foolishness.” — Kim Jung Hyun

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Their first impressions of each other
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“My first impression of him was that he is someone who is sweet and kind, and also 
is probably someone with who I’ll be able to work very well with. Our chemistry onset 
was marvellous and I depend on him a lot when we’re filming.” — Shin Hye-sun

“Shin Hye Sun is the kind of actress who would always be all smiles, bringing joy to the drama set. Despite so, she has helped me lay out the foundations in terms of acting during the shoot, allowing me to be comfortable and flexible when it was my turn to act.” — Kim Jung Hyun

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Who they would switch souls with
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“There is nothing I’d want to change. I’m experiencing enough “changes in my soul” while filming the drama, so just experiencing it this way now, is enough. Just 
thinking of changing souls sounds complicated and would make my head spin. 
Therefore, I would like to live my whole life with the same soul and body.” — Shin Hye-sun

“I would choose to switch souls with actors whom I like, for example, Al Pacino and Benedict Cumberbatch, as it’ll be great to have a view of how their minds work when it comes to acting.” — Kim Jung Hyun

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Acting as a female who had the soul of a male 
inside her
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“Whatever it is, I am a female playing a male character, and therefore have put a lot of thought into how I can go about playing it to my best. However, rather than 
trying to show the difference between women and men, I think I approached playing my character by expressing the difference between So Yong and Bong Hwan’s 
personalities and character traits.” — Shin Hye-sun

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How similar they are to their characters
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“I feel that I am someone who is very easygoing and I enjoy things that make me feel comfortable. When it comes to being shy in front of people we aren’t close with, I 
think we both are similar. I tend to be quiet when I’m in a situation I’m unfamiliar 
with. When it comes to situations that I’m comfortable with, I’m pretty similar to 
Bong Hwan. I don’t like being in situations that frustrate me, and I don’t think I’m as adaptable as Bong Hwan is.” — Shin Hye-sun

“I guess we are similar in terms of how we get serious when we think about things. Also, I tend to cling onto the decisions I have made.” — Kim Jung Hyun

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Her first historical drama
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“Every single scene was a challenge for me and was equally difficult. Despite that, I 
did try my best to have fun during the filming and did go through the filming in a 
very pleasant atmosphere.” — Shin Hye-sun

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Things they would like to do given the chance to return to the Joseon Dynasty
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“If I get to travel back into the Joseon era, I would like to take a walk down the 
markets of that period. I do enjoy visiting the various markets when I travel, and 
they really seem to interest me.” — Shin Hye-sun

“I would like to meet King Sejong in person. I am curious about the nature of the very man who created the very Korean alphabet that we use now, and also the man behind a lot of accomplishments.” — Kim Jung Hyun

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5 things she would bring to travel to the Joseon Dynasty
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“Heat pack, toothpaste, mobile phone, ramyeon (Korean instant noodles), and 
chocolate.” — Shin Hye-sun

“Korean dictionary, a magazine of inventions, the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, a gun, and a camera.” — Kim Jung Hyun

Mr Queen is now streaming on Viu, with new episodes every Sun and Mon.

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