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2012 South Korean TV series or program
Queen and I
Promotional poster
Also known asQueen & I
GenreRomance
Fantasy
Written bySong Jae-jeong
Directed byKim Byung-soo
StarringJi Hyun-woo
Yoo In-na
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Production companyChorokbaem Media
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseApril 18 (2012-04-18) –
June 7, 2012 (2012-06-07)
Related
Love Weaves Through a Millennium

Queen and I (Korean: 인현왕후의 남자; Hanja: 仁顯王后의 男子; RR: In Hyeon-wanghu-ui Namja; lit. Queen In-hyun's Man) is a 2012 South Korean television series starring Ji Hyun-woo and Yoo In-na. The story centers around obscure actress Choi Hee-jin (played by Yoo In-na, in her first leading role) who falls in love with Kim Bung-do (played by Ji Hyun-woo), a time-traveling scholar from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) who jumps 300 years into the future to the 21st century.

It was broadcast on cable channel tvN from April 18 to June 7, 2012 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 23:00 for 16 episodes.

Synopsis

The cast at the press conference in April 2012. Left to Right: Ji Hyun-woo, Yoo In-na and Kim Jin-woo.

On the year 1694, Joseon Dynasty: Kim Bung-do (Ji Hyun-woo) is a noble-born scholar and his family's sole survivor after they were massacred in a conspiracy. Kim Bung-do supports the reinstatement of Queen In-hyun, who was deposed due to scheming by royal concubine Lady Jang.

On the year 2012, modern-day Seoul: Choi Hee-jin (Yoo In-na), an unsuccessful actress, lands her big break when she is cast as Queen In-hyun in the television drama "New Jang Heebin". Due to a mysterious talisman, Kim Bung-do time travels to 2012, where he crosses paths with Choi Hee-jin and falls in love.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Production

One of the filming locations was Gwanghwamun Plaza, where the two lead characters, Kim Boong-do and Choi Hee-jin share a kiss dubbed the 'Gwanghwamun kiss' against the backdrop of Gwanghwamun.

Original soundtrack

Queen and I OST
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."인현왕후의 남자 - Title" (Queen and I - Title) Kim Hee-jin, Nam Hye-seung  
2."같은 하늘 다른 시간에" (Same Sky, Different Time)Jo Hyun-jooKim Do-hyeongJoo Hee of 8Eight03:40
3."꼭 한번" (Just Once)Young Jae, Min Yeon-jaeYoung Jae, Bae Gi-pilYoung Jae of 4Men03:35
4."그대가 왔죠" (You Came)Jung Ho-gyu, Pabaki, Mr.SyncJung Ho-gyu, Pabaki, Mr.SyncKim So-jung03:10
5."지금 만나러 갑니다" (I'm Going to Meet You)노는 어린이노는 어린이Deok Hwan03:18
6."시간을 넘어" (Leap Through Time) Kim Hee-jin, Nam Hye-seung이크거북 
7."같은 하늘 다른 시간에 (Inst.)" (Same Sky, Different Time (Inst.)) Kim Do-hyeong 03:40
8."꼭 한번 (Inst.)" (Just Once (Inst.)) Young Jae, Bae Gi-pil 03:35
9."내 남자, 김붕도" (My Man, Kim Boong-do) Nam Hye-seung, Park Sang-hee이크거북 

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2012 1st K-Drama Star Awards Rising Star Award Yoo In-na Won
2016 tvN10 Awards Romantic-Comedy Queen Nominated

Remake

A Chinese remake of the series, titled Love Weaves Through a Millennium, aired in 2015.

References

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  6. Sunwoo, Carla (March 8, 2012). "Ji Hyun-woo to play the lead in new tvN drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. Choi, Eun-hwa (May 8, 2012). "Does Yoo In Na Think Ji Hyun Woo is a Player?". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
  8. Ho, Stewart (June 7, 2012). "Yoo In Na Kisses and Tells While Reflecting on 'Queen In Hyun's Man'". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
  9. Im, Ju-ri (June 18, 2012). "Yoo In-na triumphs in her first starring dramatic role". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  10. Lee, Jin-ho (April 11, 2012). "Ji Hyun Woo and Yoo In Na Lock Lips in Front of Gwanghwamun". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  11. "인현왕후의 남자 (tvN 수목드라마)" [Queen In-hyun's Man (tvN drama OST)]. Daum (in Korean). June 29, 2012. Archived from the original on June 20, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  12. "Queen In Hyun's Man OST (tvN TV Drama)". YesAsia. Retrieved June 8, 2013.

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