Princess Hours (2006–2006)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Comedy, Romance1 season, 24 episodes
Princess Hours posterReview score: 71%

Plot

In an imaginary world, modern-day Korea is run by a constitutional monarchy facing crumbling popularity after the recent death of the reigning King. To try to help the situation, the Royal Family decides to marry off the Crown Prince, Lee Shin, prior to his ascension to the throne. To their horror, however, they discover that the dead King's father, Shin's grandfather, had a pact with a commoner that their grandchildren would marry.Enter headstrong, klutzy, Shin Chae Kyung, an average girl who is now suddenly engaged to the country's Crown Prince. Prince Shin has no intention of making things easy for his commoner fiancée, however, especially since he's got his eye on someone else. Chae Kyung soon finds her work cut out for her in adapting to palace life and trying to please the Royal Family. Her optimistic spirit captures the attention of Lee Yul, the other contender for the throne who, while trying to win the Princess in order to gain the throne, finds himself falling in love with her for real.Among the plots, deceptions, and expectations in the mix, can the Royal couple see one another for who they really are and manage to fall in love?

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  1. 01Princess Hours S01E16Episode 16S01E16 · 10.0Hyo Rin reminisce about the good times she had with Shin and head off alone to retrace her love. Hyo Rin is ignored by Shin and recalls Hwa Yeong's words and decides to go after Shin. Because of the Hyo Rin incident, Shin and Chae Gyeong become awkward with each other again. Yul tells Chae Gyeong to give up on Shin. Chae Gyeong is at a loss. The Queen figures out Hwa Yeong's movements and begins to take action... And just then, the Crown Prince's scandal breaks. The Royal Family has to go into damage control yet again. The King calls in the Crown Prince and once again questions his legitimacy in ascending to the throne...
  2. 02Princess Hours S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 9.0Chae Gyeong meets with the Queen to express her thoughts on her arranged marriage. She uses modern slang terms that completely confuse the Queen and leaves a bad first impression on her. Chae Gyeong sees the photo of her fat self in the newspapers and cries. Chae Gyeong stands before dozens of reporters with puffy eyes from a lack of sleep. Yul happens to see a photo of Shin and Hyo Rin in her phone. The Queen Dowager is delighted to see Yul back from England. Shin claims that he will not allow the woman he loves to live like a doll in the Palace. Being chased for wearing her uniform incorrectly, Chae Gyeong runs into Yul at school. Yul is curious about the girl that Shin is going to marry. The Queen is anxious about Yul, also called Prince Ui Seong, returning from England. Chae Gyeong leaves her house to enter the Palace...

Episodes by season

Season0124Episodes2006Aired 9.5Season avg
  1. S01E01Princess Hours S01E01Episode 1January 11, 2006—Inhwa 14, with the failing health of the current King, the Royal Family push to marry off the Crown Prince in order to secure the Royal Fami
  2. S01E02Princess Hours S01E02Episode 2January 12, 2006 9.0Chae Gyeong meets with the Queen to express her thoughts on her arranged marriage. She uses modern slang terms that completely confuse the Q
  3. S01E03Princess Hours S01E03Episode 3January 18, 2006—Lessons for becoming a proper Crown Princess began as soon as she enters the Palace. She has to endure hard training, which includes learnin
  4. S01E04Princess Hours S01E04Episode 4January 19, 2006—He wants to ensure that they receive what is promised to them for agreeing to the marriage. While Shin is being very serious, Chae Gyeong, i
  5. S01E05Princess Hours S01E05Episode 5January 25, 2006—Yul, a transfer student in her class, turns out to be Prince Ui Seong. At first, Chae Gyeong has a hard time adjusting to life in the palace
  6. S01E06Princess Hours S01E06Episode 6January 26, 2006—After attending a number of events with Shin, she is loved by the public for her common looks and free spirit. Yul advises her to carry hers
  7. S01E07Princess Hours S01E07Episode 7February 1, 2006—Hyo Rin recalls the good old days with Shin and remembers what Hwa Yeong told her and sets her heart to win Shin back. Meanwhile, Chae Gyeon
  8. S01E08Princess Hours S01E08Episode 8February 2, 2006—Different to Chae Gyeong's happy and close-knit family, the King is strictness personified and this makes Shin sad. Seeing this, Chae Gyeong
  9. S01E09Princess Hours S01E09Episode 9February 8, 2006—Chae Gyeong totals the car that was given to her and gets in trouble. After overhearing some girls at school badmouthing her, she feels hurt
  10. S01E10Princess Hours S01E10Episode 10February 9, 2006—Chae Gyeong is confined to the Palace as punishment for leaving the premises without permission. After seeing Chae Gyeong in trouble, Yul as
  11. S01E11Princess Hours S01E11Episode 11February 15, 2006—While riding her horse, she accidentally bumps into Princess Hye Myeong, Shin's older sister. Shin is happy to see his sister, whom he has n
  12. S01E12Princess Hours S01E12Episode 12February 16, 2006—Chae Gyeong becomes frustrated because she doesn't know what Shin's truth is. Chae Gyeong tries her best to get closer to him but the more s
  13. S01E13Princess Hours S01E13Episode 13February 22, 2006—Shin and Chae Gyeong try their best to cheer up the Queen Dowager who is feeling down... The kids at school are in awe of Yul's style change
  14. S01E14Princess Hours S01E14Episode 14February 23, 2006—Yul races over as soon as he hears about the consummation plans. He is relieved to hear from Chae Gyeong that nothing happened and embraces
  15. S01E15Princess Hours S01E15Episode 15March 2, 2006—They proceed to spill their hearts out and tell each other about their true feelings... The outburst of violence from Shin to Yul becomes kn
  16. S01E16Princess Hours S01E16Episode 16March 2, 2006 10.0Hyo Rin reminisce about the good times she had with Shin and head off alone to retrace her love. Hyo Rin is ignored by Shin and recalls Hwa
  17. S01E17Princess Hours S01E17Episode 17March 8, 2006—She asks him why he is always keeping everything to himself. Hearing this, he suddenly embraces her and asks her to stay by his side even if
  18. S01E18Princess Hours S01E18Episode 18March 9, 2006—Even the King wonders if Prince Ui Seong would be a more suitable candidate. Meanwhile, Hyo Rin discusses her career path with Shin. Yul con
  19. S01E19Princess Hours S01E19Episode 19March 15, 2006—Watching her, Shin feels sorry and apologizes but she refuses to accept his apology. The two of them grow further apart. Meanwhile, Chae Gye
  20. S01E20Princess Hours S01E20Episode 20March 16, 2006—She meets her greatest crisis after becoming Crown Princess and wants to figure out a way to stop the rumors on her own. She refuses help fr
  21. S01E21Princess Hours S01E21Episode 21March 22, 2006—The Royal Family is enraged with Chae Gyeong's actions, which are not in line with the Palace laws. Seeing this, Shin is sad and angry at th
  22. S01E22Princess Hours S01E22Episode 22March 23, 2006—Shin insists that rules and regulations are the strengths that hold the Palace together. Even though their methods are different, the person
  23. S01E23Princess Hours S01E23Episode 23March 29, 2006—He maintains his innocence but all the evidence point back at him. Only Chae Gyeong believes that he is innocent and she is saddened by his
  24. S01E24Princess Hours S01E24Episode 24March 30, 2006—In the midst of all this turmoil, Chae Gyeong and Shin's feelings for each other grow even stronger and they support each other to get throu

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Cast

Yoon Eun HyeYoon Eun HyeShin Chae KyungJoo Ji HoonJoo Ji HoonCrown Prince Lee ShinKim Jung HoonKim Jung HoonPrince YulSong Ji HyoSong Ji HyoMin Hyo Rin

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