‘Under the Queen’s Umbrella’ Episode 7: Kim Hye Soo Agrees to Step Down in One Condition
Kim Hye Soo decides to ride the wave in "Under the Queen's Umbrella" episode 7 to protect the grand princes and the grand heir.
In addition, the November 5 episode featured a special cameo of RAIN as he played a nobleman.
'Under the Queen's Umbrella' Episode 7 Viewership
After the impressive rise reaching double-digit rationing for its sixth episode, "Under the Queen's Umbrella" viewership slightly dropped for its seventh episode.
According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode slid to a nationwide average of 9.4 percent as compared to 11.285 percent.
Will the historical drama series recover from the rating slump as it nears its second half?
Where to Watch 'Under the Queen's Umbrella'
"Under the Queen's Umbrella" season 1 has a total of 16 episodes.
Airing every Saturday and Sunday, the Kim Hye Soo-led K-drama is broadcasted over tvN and Netflix for subtitles.
As for "Under the Queen's UMbrella" episode 8, it will be aired on November 6 at 8:10 PM.
'Under the Queen's Umbrella' Episode 7 Recap: Queen Im Hwa Ryung's Wrath
As "Under the Queen's Umbrella" returns with a new episode, Queen Im Hwa Ryung is determined to discover the person behind the attempted killing of the grand heir.
It can be recalled that the grand heir unexpectedly revealed the secret game that he and the nursemaid have been doing.
After discovering the needle marks and the poison found in the child's food, the Queen barged into the nursemaid's quarters and threatened to kill her if she continues to remain silent.
However, the Queen and her court lady were surprised to witness the nursemaid's death during the confrontation.
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In addition, the Crown Princess sought the Queen's approval to leave outside the palace. She thinks that her and her children's life, especially the grand heir, will be living in danger inside the palace.
However, to protect them and at the same time grant the Crown Princess' request, Queen Im Hwa Ryung set up a plan against Queen Dowager and the State Chief Counselor.
The Queen's Plan
In "Under the Queen's Umbrella" episode 7, viewers get to see how the Queen is determined to look after her family and would sacrifice her position to do this.
At the interrogation, physician Kwon was brought in to reveal who gave him the medicines.
Since he was under the royal Consort Hwang and the State Chief Counselor, he mentioned the name of the Queen as the prime suspect.
However, everyone was surprised after Queen Im Hwa Ryung dragged the name of the Crown Princess, saying that she was the one who gave her the medicines.
The council's even Queen Dowager Cho was taken aback by the Queen's revelation.
Little did they know that it was just one of her plans to protect her family.
Following this, Queen Im Hwa Ryung had a confrontation with Queen Dowager Cho and the State Chief Council regarding the Taekhyeon or the selection of the next Crown Prince.
Queen Im Hwa Ryung said that she had no choice but to drag the Crown Princess to protect her position and with this, she agreed to continue with the Taekhyeon on one condition.
She is willing to give up her throne if none of his grand princes will make it but the selection must be done by the King alone.
Queen Im Hwa Ryung also revealed her plan to the King and asked him to select the most worthy of the throne despite tiger birth or connections in the palace.
In "Under the Queen's Umbrella" episode 7, the Taekhyeon has begun and only the most deserving heir will be named the next King.
As for the Crown Princess and her family, the King decides to demote them as commoners but the Queen manages to take them to a safe place and promises to bring them back inside the palace.
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Written by Geca Wills
