Popular South Korean television series Mr. Queen is all set to make a comeback with season 2. The series directed by Yoon-Sung Sik rose to fame due to its gripping storyline. The series is based on the original Chinese web drama Go Princess Go. The series revolves around the story of a queen and king of the Joseon dynasty. Here is everything about the new release.
Will Mr. Queen Return With a New Season?
This Korean drama has been a favorite of many K-drama lovers and ever since it ended, fans from all over the world have been keeping a keen eye for any updates regarding a second season. However, it’s unclear if the drama will return but it’s not like it won’t happen given the popularity of the show. At this point, we can’t help but wonder if Mr. Queen will be renewed for season 2 although chances are high that it will. Stay tuned!
Mr. Queen Season2: Release Date
Mr. Queen season 1 went on air from December 12, 2020, to February 14, 2021. The series has become the 7th highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history. Rumors have been doing rounds in the market about the expected release of season 2. However, no official confirmation has yet been given regarding season 2. It is unclear at the moment where the series would be making a return or not. However, like other K-dramas, expectations are that it would be renewed with a season 2 and would likely return sometime in 2023.
With an impressive watch report and 8.8 ratings on IMDB, it proves the need for another season. The fans have to wait till an official confirmation is made regarding the same.
The Plot
The show follows the storyline of the modern age where Jang Bond hwan is a chef working for its top politicians at Blue house. He has a free spirit. One day he finds himself trapped in the body of Queen Cheorin in the Joseon period. King Cheoljong, the reigning monarch, is a gentle and easy-going person. But he is a king just in name. Queen Sunwon, the late King Sunjo’s wife, wields real power in the country. She has relegated King Cheoljong to a figurehead. Her ambitious younger brother Kim Jwa Geun also desires power. Queen Cheorin soon discovers that King Cheoljong is not what he seems. He has a dark and suspicious side to him. The show is a comedy-drama. Adventures happen as the modern chef learns to live inside a woman’s body. Also, the love story and political fights invoke the interest of the viewers. If there be a season 2 the plot for it has been kept under wraps.
Cast for Mr.Queen season 2
The series features Shin Hye sun as Kim So-Yong, and Queen Cheorin Seo Eun-sol played the role of young Kim So-young. Kim Jung Hyun as lee won beam and King Cheoljong. Kim Kang hoon as youg lee won beom. Cha Chung Hwa as court lady Choi, Chae Seo-eun as hong Yeon. The other cast of the show included Yoo Min-kyu as prince Yeong Jeong, Lee Jae-won as Byeolgam Hong. Bae Jong-ok as Queen Sunwon and grand queen Dowager Myeonggung, King Tae-woo as Kim Jwa geun. Jeon bae-soo as Kim Mon-Geun, Yoo young Jae as Kim Hwan, Song min Hyung as Chief state councilor Kim Seok Geun, Son Kwang eop as minister war Kim Chang hyuk. Seol In-ah as Jo hwajin, Jo Yeon hee as Queen dowager Jo, Ko In-beom right state councilor Jo Man Hong, Kim Kwang sik as Minister of personnel Jo deok-mon, Choi Jin-hyuk as Jang Bong-hwan, Lee Cheol-min as Director Han Pyo-jin / Han Shim-ong and Kim Joon-won as Bu Seung-min
Additionally, viewers may also get to see new faces if a second season happens.
We’ll update this post over time if we get any updated regarding season 2 of Mr. Queen.
Season 2 of Mr. Queen may not happen
(updated 12/12/2022)
It’s highly likely that a second of the massively popular Korean drama series “Mr. Queen” will not happen since it was a one-season thing-only drama. When the first season was released, fans from around the world showed immense love and have since been demanding a second season but it is quite doubtful that the makers will produce another season. Nonetheless, we’re still yet to receive an official announcement.
