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The King's Gambit

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Reads 13,949
Votes 868
Parts 31
Time 13h 49m

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adultcontent alternateuniverse angst baekhong baekhyunwoo betrayal drama haein healing historical honghaein hyunwoo kimjiwon kimsoohyun korean koreandramas love qot queenoftears resentment romance sageuk soowon trust

Set in the later Goryeo period, this captivating Sageuk unfolds a tale of love, trust, and the arduous path to forgiveness. Crown Prince Hyun Woo, burdened by the weight of his future crown, and Princess Hae-in of Borjigin, a woman of captivating spirit and unwavering loyalty, are bound by a political marriage - a fragile union echoing a similar pact forged generations ago. Yet, beneath the veneer of duty and obligation, a flicker of something unexpected ignites. Can love blossom amidst the thorns of resentment and suspicion? Will Hyun Woo and Hae-in find solace in each other, or will their marriage remain a loveless pact, destined to crumble under the weight of history?

This is a tale loosely based on the love story between King Gongmin and Queen Noguk.All Rights Reserved

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