‘Under the Queen's Umbrella’ Cast Update 2024: What’s Next for Kim Hye Soo, Moon Sang Min, More This Year
"Under the Queen's Umbrella" gave viewers a different feel to historical K-drama, with top-notch stars completing the cast lineup.
From award-winning veterans like Kim Hae Sook and Kim Hye Soo and to rising stars like Moon Sang Min, SF9's Chani, and more, viewers were drawn to the intense drama that the K-drama depicts.
Released in 2022, "Under the Queen's Umbrella" focuses on a mother's great love for her sons as well as her responsibilities as the Queen.
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Unfortunately, because of complicated situations between the queen and the concubines, the palace had to select who among them would be the next king.
While fans are still hopeful for a sequel, here's what the "Under the Queen's Umbrella" cast is up to now.
Kim Hye Soo
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Took on the character of the fearless queen, Kim Hye Soo delivered a spectacular performance as she perfectly portrayed the role of Hwa Ryeong.
Following nominations for various award-giving ceremonies, the top star is set to return to the small screen with an upcoming K-drama.
Joining "The Glory '' star Jung Sung Il and Joo Jong Hyuk from "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," the trio will headline Disney+'s comedy series "Unmasked.
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Other than her comeback K-drama, Kim Hye Soo announced in 2023 that she will be retiring as the host for the Blue Dragon Film Awards, ending her reign as the MC for 30 years.
Kim Hae Sook
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From one award-winning star to another, Kim Hae Sook plays the drama's villain, Queen Dowager Cho, the mother of the current King, who wants to bring down Hwa Ryeong.
Despite the fact that her "Under the Queen's Umbrella" character showcased a different vibe from her usual projects, there's no doubt that the veteran actress nailed every scene.
After the TVN drama, Kim Hae Sook appeared in several K-dramas like "My Demon" and "Gyeongseong Creature."
As for her upcoming project, she is part of the "Mr. Plankton" cast and is in talks to join the "Miss Granny" K-drama.
Moon Sang Min
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Playing the role of Grand Prince Seongnam, who becomes the new Crown Prince, Moon Sang Min proved his lead-star abilities by capturing the hearts of viewers with his character.
Currently, he is starring in the rom-com K-drama "Wedding Impossible" as the grandson of a chaebol with fellow lead stars Jeon Jong Seo and Kim Do Wan.
Ok Ja Yeon
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Other than Kim Hae Sook as the drama's antagonist, Ok Ja Yeon played Royal Consort Gwi In Hwang, the concubine who wanted to steal Queen Hwa Ryeong's position by making her son the next crown prince.
The 35-year-old beauty once again charmed viewers with her viscous character.
After the TVN series, she was reunited with Kim Hae Sook in "Gyeongseong Creature" and also appeared in Netflix's "Queenmaker. "
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Written by Geca Wills
