Missing Crown Prince () 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.
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 as King Haejong The current King of Joseon who is also the father of Yi Geon and Grand Prince Doseong. as Yoon Yi-gyeom Queen Yoon's father who is the Second State Councillor. 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. as Yoon Jeong-dae Head of the capital bureau. Bang Jae-ho as Mu-baek Choi Sang-rok's right-hand man and bodyguard. 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. as Court Lady Cho Queen Yoon's lady-in-waiting. as Han Sang-su Yi Geon's eunuch. as Kim Dae-seung An official at the Office of Censors. Park Gi-deok as the chief of naesi and King Haejong's eunuch as Jung-yeong A royal guard. as Daegam Mun-hyeong Yi Geon's maternal grandfather.
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.
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Viewership
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share(Nielsen Korea)Nielsen Korea ratings:
Nationwide Seoul 1 April 13, 2024 1.452% rowspan="2" 2 April 14, 2024 3 April 20, 2024 2.623% 2.444% 4 April 21, 2024 2.511% 2.174% 5 April 27, 2024 2.792% 2.159% 6 April 28, 2024 2.376% 1.847% 7 May 4, 2024 2.345% 8 May 5, 2024 3.636% 3.519% 9 May 11, 2024 3.237% 2.924% 10 May 12, 2024 3.086% 2.470% 11 May 18, 2024 3.783% 3.317% 12 May 19, 2024 3.826% 3.899% 13 May 25, 2024 2.944% 2.791% 14 May 26, 2024 3.734% 3.457% 15 June 1, 2024 3.542% 3.197% 16 June 2, 2024 3.976% 3.809% 17 June 8, 2024 4.350% 4.023% 18 June 9, 2024 4.517% 4.504% 19 June 15, 2024 4.244% 3.847% 20 June 16, 2024 Average In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings. N/A denotes ratings that were not published. This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).
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