Missing Crown Prince (Korean: 세자가 사라졌다) is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Kim Ji-soo and Park Chul, directed by Kim Jin-man, and starring Suho, Hong Ye-ji, Myung Se-bin, Kim Joo-hun, and Kim Min-kyu. It aired on MBN from April 13, to June 16, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:40 (KST). It is also available for streaming on TVING and Wavve in South Korea, and on Viki and Viu in selected regions.
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Synopsis
Set in Joseon, the series is about a crown prince who is kidnapped by the woman destined to be his wife. While fleeing for their lives, romance blooms between them.
Cast and characters
Main
Suho as Yi Geon
Jung Hyeon-jun as young Yi Geon
King Haejong's eldest son who was appointed as the crown prince when his father ascended to the throne through a rebellion.
Hong Ye-ji as Choi Myung-yoon
A person who has outstanding skills in horseback riding and medicine.
Myung Se-bin as Min Soo-ryun
A Queen Dowager.
Kim Joo-hun as Choi Sang-rok
Choi Myung-yoon's father who is a royal physician at naeuiwon.
Kim Min-kyu as Grand Prince Doseong
Yang Hee-won as young Grand Prince Doseong
Yi Geon's half-brother who has excellent martial arts skills.
Yoo Se-rye as Queen Yoon
King Haejong's second wife who is an affectionate and empathetic person.
Supporting
Jeon Jin-oh as King Haejong
The current King of Joseon who is also the father of Yi Geon and Grand Prince Doseong.
Cha Kwang-soo as Yoon Yi-gyeom
Queen Yoon's father who is the Second State Councillor.
Kim Seol-jin as Gap-seok
A royal attendant at the crown prince's residence and Yi Geon's companion.
Park Sung-yeon as Court Lady Kim
Queen Dowager Min's lady-in-waiting.
Son Jong-bum as Yoon Jeong-dae
Head of the capital bureau.
Bang Jae-ho as Mu-baek
Choi Sang-rok's right-hand man and bodyguard.
Kim No-jin as Oh-wol
Choi Myung-yoon's maid.
Hayden Won as Cheol-du
Grand Prince Doseong's confidant.
Park Sung-woo as Heo Jin-soo
The Royal Physician.
Jung Yoon-seo as Court Lady Cho
Queen Yoon's lady-in-waiting.
Kim Sung-hyun as Han Sang-su
Yi Geon's eunuch.
Production
Development
The series was written by Kim Ji-soo and Park Chul, who both wrote Bossam: Steal the Fate (2021), and directed by Kim Jin-man, who worked on Kill Me, Heal Me (2015) and Stealer: The Treasure Keeper (2023). Filming began in 2023.
In October 2023, production companies Chorokbaem Media and Superbook Co., Ltd. signed a business agreement with Mungyeong to support the production of the series.
Casting
Suho, Hong Ye-ji, Kim Min-kyu, and Myung Se-bin were reportedly cast in 2023, and they were confirmed as the main casts of the series along with Kim Joo-hun.
Release
MBN confirmed the premiere date of Missing Crown Prince, which originally was set to be on March 9 but was postponed to April 13, 2024, instead, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 21:40 (KST). It is also available for steaming on TVING, Wavve, Viki, and Viu.