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Royal Family

2011 · 1 season

A slow-burning, emotionally charged drama of power struggles and forbidden love, with a dark undercurrent of family oppression.

Created by
Kim Do-hoon
Genres
Drama, Family, Romance
Overview
Two childhood friends grow up supporting each other through the difficulties of poverty, then meet again years later and stand by each other as they rise through the ranks of society. After marrying into a wealthy business family, Kim In Sook's life becomes a living hell. Seen by her in-laws as a gold-digging intruder, she is pushed to the margins. When her husband is killed in a helicopter accident, her mother-in-law takes away In Sook's beloved son. Enter Han Ji Hoon, an old friend of In Sook, and powerhouse new family lawyer determined to put a stop to In Sook's mistreatment. In Sook finally retaliates by launching a bold plan to take over the family company, and Ji Hoon supports her no matter the cost. In the midst of their battle for survival, their hearts are drawn together in a passion that could end up costing them everything.
How it feels
Dark, tense, melancholic and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Class, power, family, betrayal
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Created by
Kim Do-hoon
Genres
Drama, Family, Romance
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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance6
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama, family, romance
Created by
Kim Do-hoon
Written by
Kim Young-hyun
Starring
Yum Jung-ah, Ji Sung, Cha Ye-ryun, Kim Young-ae, Jeon No-min, Kim Yoo-ri, Jeon Mi-seon, Ha Yeon-joo
Length
1 seasons, 18 episodes, 60 min each
Network
MBC
Country
South Korea
Languages
Korean

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