‘The King’s Affection’s’ Kang Tae-oh & Kim Se-jeong Face Off Against Bandits in Desperate Bid to Return to Palace

MBC's Friday-Saturday drama ‘The King’s Affection’s’ (also known as ‘Under the Queen's Umbrella’ for some context, though the article uses a different title directly translated) is set to air its 4th episode today (15th), featuring Crown Prince Lee Kang (Kang Tae-oh) and Park Dal-i (Kim Se-jeong) facing a perilous situation as they attempt to return to the palace.

The upcoming episode will pick up after Lee Kang falls off a cliff, critically injured by a trap set by Kim Woo-hee (Hong Soo-joo), a potential candidate for the Crown Princess.

Miraculously rescued and revived by Park Dal-i, Lee Kang faces a new crisis as rumors of his death spread throughout the palace, causing chaos.

Newly released stills depict the intense moment Lee Kang and Park Dal-i are surrounded by a group of bandits. Lee Kang's pale complexion, still recovering from his injuries, and Park Dal-i's worried gaze heighten the suspense.

Despite being cornered, Lee Kang showcases his exceptional swordsmanship befitting a Crown Prince, while Park Dal-i utilizes her agility and quick wit, honed from her life as a porter, to momentarily surprise the bandits. However, as the attacks intensify, their ability to safely return to the palace remains uncertain, raising anticipation for the next episode.

Korean netizens are buzzing with anticipation, commenting things like 'Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong's action chemistry is amazing!', 'I thought Lee Kang was dead, but can he really make it back? I can't wait for the next episode,' and 'My heart is pounding wondering how long they can hold out against the bandits.'