Queen Mother Min, portrayed by Myung Se Bin, stands as the apex of power within the palace walls in the gripping drama “Missing Crown Prince” (2024). However, her dominance doesn’t come without a cost. The political landscape under her influence is fraught with tension, leading to conflicts that ensnare not only her adversaries but also innocent royal families.
The Victims of Queen Mother Min
Among those ensnared in Queen Mother Min’s web of manipulation and cruelty are four prominent royal families:
1. Crown Prince Yi Gun: The Unwitting Challenger
still cuts drama Missing Crown Prince (instagram.com/mbn_drama)Crown Prince Yi Gun, portrayed by EXO’s Suho, unwittingly stumbles upon Queen Mother Min’s illicit affair, setting off a chain of events that threatens his very life. Despite his royal status, Yi Gun finds himself at odds with the powerful matriarch, who prioritizes her lover’s safety over the heir to the throne. Narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, Yi Gun is forced into hiding, biding his time to confront the queen mother’s tyranny.
2. King Haejong: A Monarch Betrayed
still cuts drama Missing Crown Prince (instagram.com/mbn_drama)King Haejong, portrayed by Jeon Jin Oh, emerges as a vocal opponent of Queen Mother Min’s malevolence. His condemnation of her actions only serves to escalate tensions within the palace. Desperate to maintain her grip on power, the queen mother resorts to treachery, ultimately poisoning the king in a bid to eliminate those who oppose her reign.
3. Queen Yoon: Caught in the Crossfire
still cuts drama Missing Crown Prince (instagram.com/mbn_drama)Queen Yoon, portrayed by Yoo Se Rye, finds herself unwittingly entangled in the queen mother’s schemes. Framed for the poisoning of King Haejong, Queen Yoon grapples with fear and confusion as she navigates the treacherous waters of palace politics. Only later does she realize the extent of Queen Mother Min’s machinations, as she becomes a pawn in her quest for dominance.
4. Prince Dosung: A Reluctant Pawn
still cuts drama Missing Crown Prince (instagram.com/mbn_drama)Prince Dosung, portrayed by Kim Min Kyu, becomes the object of Queen Mother Min’s ambitions for the throne. Despite pressure from various factions to align himself with her, Dosung resolutely rejects her advances. Refusing to be a puppet in her political game, he stands firm in his principles, unwilling to sacrifice his integrity for the sake of power.
A Clash of Power and Principles
As the power struggle between Queen Mother Min and the royal families intensifies, the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. Will justice prevail, or will the machinations of the queen mother plunge the realm into further chaos? Viewers are invited to follow the gripping saga of “Missing Crown Prince” as it unfolds, airing every Saturday-Sunday on Viu. Stay tuned to witness the epic clash of power and principles in this enthralling tale of palace intrigue.