According to Nielsen Korea, The KingŌĆÖs Affection has recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 8.8 percent. In the twelfth episode, the storyline takes a new turn when Lee HwiŌĆÖs (Park Eun Bin) secret found its way out. Now, the people around her are about to discover that Hwi is, in fact, the twin sister of the crown prince who died years ago. Upon learning the truth, her father, King Hyejong, took away her throne and exiled her from the palace for ChangunŌĆÖs death.
However, perhaps because she now has no more secret for the king or Lee Hyun (Nam Yoon Su), she left the palace lightheartedly without any grudge or unfinished business. Plus, it was revealed that her departure was actually her fatherŌĆÖs plan to allow her to live her own life as a woman. Given this chance, Hwi and Jung Ji Woon (Rowoon) confirm their feelings for each other and set out on a run while avoiding government soldiers. When they went deep into the forest, Hwi removes her clothes for Ji Woon to treat her wounds. ŌĆ£I said I had a confession to make. Are you not curious to find out what it is? This is my secret,ŌĆØ she says as she shows him her wrapped-up chest. The two exchange puzzled glances, hinting at the upcoming romance in the next episode ┬Ā Source (1) Translator Esther Lee: IŌĆÖll be providing you with up-to-date, reliable Korean entertainment news. Enjoy!
