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tvN's historical drama The Queen Who Crowns (Korean: 원경) aired episodes 5 and 6 on January 20 and 21, with new episodes premiering every Monday and Tuesday. The series, available on TVING and Viki, stars Cha Joo-young, Lee Hyun-wook, Lee Yi-dam, and Lee Si-a.
Set in the early Joseon dynasty, The Queen Who Crowns tells the story of Queen Wongyeong (Cha Joo-young), who marries Yi Bang-won (Lee Hyun-wook), the future King Taejong.In episodes 5 and 6 of The Queen Who Crowns Young-sil's tragedy intensifies the tension between Wongyeong and Taejong, as guilt and conflicting loyalties strain their relationship. However, their shared responsibilities and pasts ultimately prevent a complete fracture.
The Queen Who Crowns episodes 5 & 6 recaps: Taejong’s rebellion fears, Young-sil’s tragedy, and Wongyeong’s gambit
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The episode 5 of The Queen Who Crowns opens with King Taejong stabbing Young-sil in the stomach. Before doing so, he whispers to her that his actions are meant to save her life. However, he warns her that while she will survive, she will live as though she id dead.
As Young-sil collapses, Queen Wongyeong screams for her attendants and orders them to fetch a doctor. She rushes to Young-sil's side while Taejong walks away.
The doctor informs that Young-sil will recover but will never be able to conceive again. Devastated, Young-sil breaks down in tears. Wongyeong visiting her tries to console her, saying a concubine’s duty is not solely to bear children.
However, Young-sil, overcome with grief, tells Wongyeong to leave. Wongyeong insists that Young-sil must find a reason to survive and promises to help her.
That night, Taejong visits Chae-ryeong’s chamber, making her happy. She confides in the King’s court lady, saying the war between the King and the Queen has begun. The court lady reminds her that power lies with those who have the ministers’ support, which is still with the Queen. Chae-ryeong dismisses this, claiming the Queen has no one.
The next morning, Taejong goes horse riding with Yi Sook-beon. Yi criticizes Wongyeong for not listening to Taejong, but Taejong sharply rebukes him. They pause to overlook a vast farmland, and Yi explains that it belongs to two powerful ministers who bought it cheaply after Taejong announced plans to move the capital to this area.
Later in this episode of The Queen Who Crowns, they stop at Scholar Kwon Hong’s house, where they hear his daughter, Kwon Seon, playing a musical instrument. Taejong is impressed, and Yi suggests bringing Kwon Seon to the palace as a concubine.
Taejong agrees with the idea that a powerful concubine could challenge the Queen's influence and orders Ha Ryun to establish a Ministry of Royal Weddings. Later that night, a desperate Young-sil pleads with Taejong, asking not to be abandoned, but he dismisses her coldly.
The next morning, Wongyeong learns about the new ministry and rushes to the court. Outside, she overhears her brothers accusing Yi Sook-beon of trying to harm the King and Queen’s relationship, while Yi defends that a wife’s duty is to comfort the King.
Wongyeong then announces her presence and confronts Taejong, opposing the new ministry. She argues that it threatens their children’s and the princess’s future. To protest, she leaves for her parents’ home, reflecting on her past with Taejong along the way.
That night, in Chae-ryeong’s chamber, she removes the ring Wongyeong gave Taejong, exposing a bloody wound beneath it. She licks the wound, but Taejong is unsettled by the empty spot where the ring used to be, as it reminds him of Wongyeong. Speaking to his brother, Yi Bang-gwa, Taejong admits he cannot cut the Queen off entirely.
The next day, overwhelmed by Wongyeong’s absence, Taejong becomes irritable and yells at a minister during court. That night, he goes to her parents’ house to bring her back. Wongyeong refuses to let him in, blaming him for their current situation. Taejong forces the door open, kisses her, and the two reconcile.
Wongyeong returns to the palace the next day. She warns Yi Sook-beon for interfering, and the Ministry of Royal Weddings is dissolved. Kwon Seon is brought to the palace as a concubine and meets Wongyeong, who advises her not to depend entirely on the King’s affection.
In this episode of The Queen Who Crowns, Chae-ryeong challenges Kwon Seon’s higher status, but Taejong overhears and questions her confidence. She claims her usefulness to him, but later apologizes to Wongyeong, who dismisses her.
Wongyeong’s father hosts a banquet, and she arrives early, speaking with her informant, Pan-su. Chae-ryeong, spying on them under the King’s orders, is caught by Wongyeong’s brother. Pan-su reveals that Taejong’s father, Seong-gye, is raising an army but is isolated at Wonjung Port due to ill health.
Chae-ryeong then is brought before Wongyeong, who warns her to stay silent about what she has overheard and return to the palace. This is where the episode 5 of The Queen Who Crowns ends.
Episode 6
The Queen Who Crowns' episode 6 begins with Wongyeong threatening Chae-ryeong with a stick and reminding her to keep her promise of silence.
At the banquet, Taejong arrives with Yi Sook-beon and Ha Ryun. Noticing the expensive wine, Taejong realizes the extent of corruption but becomes drunk. In drunkeness confiding in Wongyeong, he admits his insecurities and muses that she might have been a better king.
Meanwhile, back in the palace, the royal doctor announces that Chae-ryeong is pregnant. She later at night informs Taejong, who is pleased but asks if the Queen knows. Disappointed by his focus on Wongyeong, Chae-ryeong confirms that she does.
After some time in this episode of The Queen Who Crowns, news reaches the palace of a rising rebellion led by Seong-gye’s soldiers against the king. Taejong decides to take matters into his own hands and go to war.
Following Ha Ryun’s advice, he leaves the responsibility of the palace in the hands of Wongyeong’s father. Meanwhile, Pan-su informs Wongyeong that two tribes loyal to Seong-gye have joined the rebellion, though Seong-gye himself remains secluded at the port.
The news of Taejong heading to war and leaving the palace responsibilities to Wongyeong’s father also reaches her. Determined to act, Wongyeong instructs her court lady to arrange for the royal consummation and summon Taejong.
In this episode of The Queen Who Crowns, Wongyeong informs Taejong about his father's isolation and urges him to bring him back. Though angry at her use of spies, Taejong agrees and travels to Seong-gye’s location. Seong-gye, thinking Taejong has come with an army, orders his guards to kill him. As they prepare to decapitate Taejong, Wongyeong’s brother arrives with an army, but Taejong stops them, pleading for the guards to be spared.
He kneels before Seong-gye, apologizing for the death of Seong-gye’s son and his own brother. He explains that to fulfill the dream of Joseon, he had to kill his brother and take the throne. Taejong agrees to move the capital back to Hanyang, as it once was.
Seong-gye returns to the palace with Taejong, greeted by Wongyeong, their family, and the other ministers. Despite opposition from the court, Taejong announces the capital’s relocation. The decision passes when he mentions the corruption behind the resistance.
A few years later in this episode of The Queen Who Crowns, the queen gives birth to another prince, and the palace begins preparations to move to Hanyang. Meanwhile, Yi Sook-beon plots to drive a wedge between the King and Queen and visits Chae-ryeong.
The palace is finally moved to Hanyang. As Taejong approaches the court with Wongyeong by his side, he recalls his promise to Seong-gye to rid the court of corrupt ministers. He remembers Seong-gye advising him to begin with the Queen herself.
At the entrance of the Hanyang palace, Taejong expresses his fears to Wongyeong. Unaware of his promise to his father, Wongyeong consoles him, offering reassurance and a vow to stand by his side always. On this note, episode 6 of The Queen Who Crowns concludes.
Episodes 7 and 8 of The Queen Who Crowns will air on tvN on January 27 and 28 at 8:50 pm KST. These episodes will also be available for streaming on TVING and Viki.
