The Concubine
2012, Korean. Directed by Kim Dae-seung.
The one the king couldn't have.
A tragic love triangle story between Hwa-yeon, a daughter of a nobleman, her true love Kwon-yoo, a servant and the man who will be King, Prince Sung-won.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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The Concubine is streaming on AsianCrush and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kim Dae-seungDirector
- Cho Yeo-jeongHwa-yeon
- Kim Dong-wookGrand Prince Seong-won
- Kim Min-junKwon-yoo / Choong-young
- Park Ji-youngKing's Mother
- Cho Eun-jiGeum-ok
- Lee Kyung-youngChief Eunuch
- Ahn Suk-hwanHwa-yeon's Father
- Park Cheol-minMedicinal Eunuch
- Oh Ji-hyeLady Park
- Hong Kyeong-yeonCourt Lady Kim
- Hong Yeo-jinCourt Lady in Suragan
- Oh Hyeon-kyeongYoon Gi-hoon
Details
- Released
- 6 June 2012
- Original title
- 후궁: 제왕의 첩
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Kim Dae-seung, Kim Mee-jeung, Hwang Yoon-jung
- Box office
- $16M
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The Concubine: quick answers
Is The Concubine worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 116 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Concubine?
The Concubine runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Concubine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Concubine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Concubine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Concubine yet.
Which OTT platform is The Concubine on?
The Concubine is streaming on AsianCrush and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Concubine?
If you liked The Concubine, try The Treacherous, The Sword with No Name, A Frozen Flower.
Who directed The Concubine?
The Concubine (2012) was directed by Kim Dae-seung and stars Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Dong-wook, Kim Min-jun.