Under the Queen's Umbrella


Under the Queen's Umbrella is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Kim Hye-soo, Kim Hae-sook, and Choi Won-young. It aired on tvN from October 15 to December 4, 2022, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10. It was released as a limited series on Netflix in selected regions on October 15.
The series was a commercial hit and became one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history. Under the Queen's Umbrella remained for eight weeks on Netflix's "Global Top 10" list of the most-watched non-English television titles.

Synopsis

Set in a fictional period within the Joseon period, the series deals with the top 1% education method to make the troublemaker princes, who cause nuisance for the royal family, into proper princes.
Queen Hwa-ryeong is expected to embody grace and dignity in her royal role. However, her sons prove to be mischievous troublemakers. Faced with this challenge, the queen decides to abandon strict protocols and embarks on a journey to transform her sons into deserving princes through education and personal growth. With determination and perseverance, she endeavors to instill in her sons the values and skills necessary to fulfill their royal responsibilities, all while navigating the complexities of motherhood and royal life.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Queen's children

Concubines

Concubines' sons

People in the palace

Others

Extended

Special appearances

Production

Most of the scenes were filmed at Mungyeong Saejae Open Set, some were filmed in Jeonju Hanok Village. Lead actress Kim Hye-soo filmed her parts from April 2 to November 20, 2022.
On November 21, 2022, it was revealed that actor Moon Sang-min suffered facial injury in the lower part of his left eye while filming an action scene at the end of October. He underwent surgery and returned to the set after a few days.