The show was known for his lively scenes.
Actor Lee Hyun Wook He is currently the protagonist The queen who crowns. The show was surprisingly daring, with the producers broadcasting a 15+ version on Tvn and a separate version of 19+ on TVing, an OCT platform. The explicit scenes aroused controversy, especially after it has been revealed that a double and CGI were used, drawing criticisms.
During an interview, the actor Lee Hyun Wook said he was tending to avoid these scenes. He also complained that there was not enough communication between the actors and the production team, deducing that he was not aware of the complete picture in terms of how the scenes were produced. He also revealed that he had ended up crying as he looked at the show. The lack of control that he had on how the scenes went, as the main character, hit him a lot.
I tend to avoid mature naked scenes. For this drama, the characters were true historical figures. Since their real names have been used, I heard that these scenes could be disrespectful. There would have been more communication between the actors and the production team, but after seeing the transmission, I realized that it was not enough, which was surprising. I cried a lot after seeing the transmission. It was painful and I started doubting my acting. In a sense, talking like this is frightening. Outside people say they had fun, but internally, I felt like I was walking on the edge of a knife. It was extremely difficult, so much so that I was wondering if I would ever recover. Once a project has come out, there are things outside my control. I believed in finding the right answer with certainty, but I learned that it’s not all. “Wonkyeong” left me personally broken by the heart. Even when a project did not do well or my performance was not exceptional, I never regretted it. But this time, I found myself doubting my acting while looking at the transmission. However, over time, I started to accept it and my perspective has expanded.
– Lee Hyun Wook
The queen who crowns He aroused criticism due to his excessively lively nature. Many indicated that they feel uncomfortable looking at the show and could not continue beyond the first episodes. Despite this, the show hit the applause and was the highest show aired at that moment. You can get a small taste of the show below.
