The Concubine

A woman named Hwa-yeon enters the royal palace as a concubine to the king. Once inside, she becomes the object of desire for two different men: the power-hungry Grand Prince Seong-won and Kwon-yoo, whose interest in her could lead to his downfall. Amidst the dangerous environment of the court, Hwa-yeon must navigate a complex web of obsession and political intrigue where her survival and the lives of those she cares for are at risk.

Directed by Kim Dae-seung, this drama follows his earlier project, Bungee Jumping of Their Own. The film features a cast including Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Dong-wook, and Kim Min-jun. A joint production between Hong Kong and Korea, it was produced by Lotte Entertainment, HwangKiSung Films, and My Way Film Company.

The movie earned 16 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 6.1/10 on IMDb based on 2,526 votes and a slightly lower score of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 115 votes.