After her appearance on “Love Song for Illusion” (2024), Hong Ye Ji returns to star in the historical drama “Missing Crown Prince” (2024). This time, she plays the role of the royal physician’s daughter, set to act alongside EXO’s Suho, who portrays the crown prince. As expected by the audience, their characters will also share a romantic storyline.
Set against the backdrop of royal political intrigue, let’s explore some of the conflicts that unfold in the initial episodes of “Missing Crown Prince.” Let’s dive in together!
Warning: This article contains spoilers.
1. The Crown Prince’s Secret Investigation
still cut drama Missing Crown Prince (instagram.com/mbn_drama)One night, Crown Prince Yi Gun (played by EXO’s Suho) sneaks out of the palace to investigate the rebellion against the former king. However, his actions are discovered. To avoid worrying the king and queen, Yi Gun allows people to mistakenly believe he visited a courtesan.
Meanwhile, the king and queen plan to arrange Yi Gun’s marriage. They select Choi Myeong Yoon (played by Hong Ye Ji), the daughter of royal physician Choi Sang Rok (played by Kim Joo Hun), as the Crown Prince’s future spouse. Unfortunately, a major upheaval occurs in the palace before the matchmaking ceremony can take place.
2. Choi Myeong Yoon’s Predicted Fate
still cut drama Missing Crown Prince (instagram.com/mbn_drama)Choi Sang Rok is delighted that his daughter has been chosen as the future Crown Princess. However, he faces a serious dilemma. It is prophesied that Choi Myeong Yoon will become a young widow, meaning her future husband will die young.
To alter his daughter’s fate, Choi Sang Rok arranges a fake wedding ceremony for Choi Myeong Yoon based on a shaman’s advice. However, the man kidnapped for the ceremony turns out to be none other than the Crown Prince himself. Despite this setback, Choi Sang Rok decides to leave his daughter’s and the crown prince’s fate to destiny.
3. The Queen Mother’s Hidden Secret
still cut drama Missing Crown Prince (instagram.com/mbn_drama)While investigating a servant’s death, Crown Prince Yi Gun stumbles upon a secret affair involving his grandmother, Mrs. Min Soo Ryeon (played by Myung Se Bin). Shocked by the revelation, Yi Gun seeks to uncover the identity of the queen mother’s lover, who is suspected to be a royal physician.
Meanwhile, the Queen Mother, aware of Yi Gun’s discovery, threatens King Haejong (played by Jeon Jin Oh) to eliminate his own son. She holds power over the palace’s officials, servants, and soldiers, placing the king in a difficult position.
4. Attempts to Depose the Crown Prince
still cut drama Missing Crown Prince (instagram.com/mbn_drama)Yoon Yi Gyeom (played by Cha Kwang Soo) plots to overthrow the Crown Prince out of fear for the safety of his descendants. He believes Yi Gun’s ascension to the throne would endanger his family.
Yoon Yi Gyeom tries to promote his grandson, Prince Doseong (played by Kim Min Kyu), as the new Crown Prince in place of Yi Gun. However, Doseong refuses, viewing Yi Gun as a true brother.
5. Potential Rebellion from the Deposed King’s Supporters
still cut drama Missing Crown Prince (instagram.com/mbn_drama)The King and Crown Prince face threats from supporters of the previous king who was ousted. Reports suggest that remnants of the former king’s loyalists are regrouping, posing a rebellion risk.
“Missing Crown Prince” delivers an enthralling tale of political intrigue. How will Crown Prince Yi Gun and his future wife, Choi Myeong Yoon, navigate these challenges? Tune in to the next episode to find out!