tvN x TVING’s original drama “The Queen Who Crowns” (directed by Kim Sang-ho, written by Lee Young-mi, produced by Studio Dragon and JS Pictures) has quickly become a hit since its premiere, captivating viewers with excellent ratings and buzz. At the center of this phenomenon is the extraordinary performance of Cha Joo-young, who played a key role in creating the “Queen Crowning” craze. Her portrayal of a queen armed with natural dignity and charisma, combined with her complex love-hate relationship with her husband, King Taejong Lee Bang-won (Lee Hyun-wook), provides electrifying catharsis and entertainment in every scene. Viewers rave about comments like: “As of today, I’m a fan of “The Crowning Queen.””, “I can’t imagine “The Queen Who Crowns” without Cha Joo-young” AND “This is Wongyeong.”
This marks Cha Joo-young’s first historical drama, and her transformation has exceeded the high expectations that followed her casting. With her elegant bearing, calm gaze, confident expressions and reliable voice, she vividly brings Wongyeong’s character to life, mesmerizing viewers from the first moment. In particular, it captures the multifaceted nature of Wongyeong, a queen who maintains royal order and demonstrates exceptional political acumen while also grappling with personal conflicts as a wife hurt by her husband and torn by her relationships with her attendants Chae-ryeong (Lee Yi-dam) and Yeong-sil (Lee Si-a). This complex and human portrayal made viewers say: “I find myself rooting for Wongyeong without even realizing it.“
On January 14, before the day’s broadcast, footage was released showing Wongyeong brandishing a sword with a pained expression, reflecting his inner turmoil. Once lovers who practiced swordsmanship together during the late Goryeo era, Wongyeong and Bang-won are now king and queen. The footage depicts Wongyeong training alone, dealing with her chaotic emotions. In the episode 4 preview, Wongyeong confronts Bang-won, asking, “Is it just about following and obeying without question?This creates anticipation about how Wongyeong will deal with conflicts with her husband, who has consistently emphasized their relationship as ruler and subject.
The production team shared: “Cha Joo-young, returning to the small screen with “The Queen Who Crowns”, has received a wave of praise from viewers since the first episode. Footage released today highlights his dedication, as he diligently practiced martial arts during filming to infuse precision and depth into his performance. We hope you’ll tune in to episode 4 tonight to see what happens for Wongyeong as discussions about his deposition are halted and how his conflict with Bang-won evolves..”
Episode 4 of the tvN x TVING original drama “The Queen Who Crowns” will air tonight (January 14) at 8:50 pm on tvN. Episodes 3 and 4 were pre-released on TVING on January 13 and are available for simultaneous viewing.
