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Royal Family

TV·2011–2011·1 season, 18 episodes·MBC·Drama, Family, Romance·1h

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Two childhood friends grow up supporting each other through the difficulties of poverty, then meet again years later and stand by each other as they rise through the ranks of society. After marrying into a wealthy business family, Kim In Sook's life becomes a living hell. Seen by her in-laws as a gold-digging intruder, she is pushed to the margins. When her husband is killed in a helicopter accident, her mother-in-law takes away In Sook's beloved son. Enter Han Ji Hoon, an old friend of In Sook, and powerhouse new family lawyer determined to put a stop to In Sook's mistreatment. In Sook finally retaliates by launching a bold plan to take over the family company, and Ji Hoon supports her no matter the cost. In the midst of their battle for survival, their hearts are drawn together in a passion that could end up costing them everything.

Castfull cast & details

Yum Jung-ahYum Jung-ahKim In-sookJi SungJi SungHan Ji-hoonCha Ye-ryunCha Ye-ryunJo Hyun-jinKim Young-aeKim Young-aeGong Soon-hoJeon No-minJeon No-minUhm Ki-doKim Yoo-riKim Yoo-riGo-eunJeon Mi-seonJeon Mi-seonIm Yoon-seoHa Yeon-jooHa Yeon-jooJi-eun

Episodes by season

Season0118Episodes2011Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1March 2, 2011—
  2. S01E02Episode 2March 3, 2011—
  3. S01E03Episode 3March 9, 2011—
  4. S01E04Episode 4March 10, 2011—
  5. S01E05Episode 5March 16, 2011—
  6. S01E06Episode 6March 17, 2011—
  7. S01E07Episode 7March 23, 2011—
  8. S01E08Episode 8March 24, 2011—
  9. S01E09Episode 9March 30, 2011—
  10. S01E10Episode 10March 31, 2011—
  11. S01E11Episode 11April 6, 2011—
  12. S01E12Episode 12April 7, 2011—
  13. S01E13Episode 13April 13, 2011—
  14. S01E14Episode 14April 14, 2011—
  15. S01E15Episode 15April 20, 2011—
  16. S01E16Episode 16April 21, 2011—
  17. S01E17Episode 17April 27, 2011—
  18. S01E18Episode 18April 28, 2011—

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