Lee Jun Young Makes A Special Appearance As King Sejong In "The Queen Who Crowns" Finale

Feb 10, 2025

tvN’s “The Queen Who Crowns” has announced a special appearance by Lee Jun Young, promising to make the finale even more remarkable!

“The Queen Who Crowns” tells the story of Queen Won Gyeong (Cha Joo Young), a kingmaker who dreamed of a new world in the early days of the Joseon dynasty and helped her husband Lee Bang Won (Lee Hyun Wook), a king with whom she shared the power of the throne.

Spoilers

In the previous episode, the story of Won Gyeong and Lee Bang Won, who finally established the foundation of Joseon, was depicted. Now, the only task left for them is to appoint the next ruler who will lead Joseon to prosperity. The preview for episode 11 hinted at a conflict between the two over Crown Prince Yang Nyeong (Moon Seong Hyun), who lacks the qualities of a king, and Prince Chung Nyeong (Park Sang Hoon), who possesses the qualities of a ruler but cannot ascend to the throne. As history reveals, Lee Bang Won ultimately deposes Crown Prince Yang Nyeong and appoints Prince Chung Nyeong as the new crown prince, who becomes the wise and virtuous King Sejong.

For the grand finale of “The Queen Who Crowns,” Lee Jun Young steps in as a strong supporting force, making a special appearance as King Sejong, widely regarded as the greatest king in Korean history. Lee Jun Young’s portrayal of King Sejong is set to create a meaningful connection with his parents Won Gyeong and Lee Bang Won, leaving viewers eager to see how the finale will unfold.

The production team expressed their gratitude to Lee Jun Young, saying, “We are deeply thankful to Lee Jun Young for readily accepting the offer to make a special appearance. He perfectly brought to life the profound character of King Sejong with his gentle yet resolute charisma.”

They further added, “King Sejong carried on the vision of his father Lee Bang Won, who worked to strengthen royal authority in order to build a nation for the people. Sejong implemented various policies aimed at improving the lives of the people. Above all, his deep filial piety is well-known. After becoming king, his heartfelt devotion to his parents, Won Gyeong and Lee Bang Won, will deliver an emotional impact that will resonate deeply with viewers. Please stay tuned until the very end.”