tvN’s new weekend drama “Mr. Queen” promised all kinds of body-swap fun with its premise: a man from modern-day Korea landing in the body of a Joseon-era queen. Its premiere last week delivered on these expectations and more, with outlandish (and raunchy!) humor, awesome performances, and just the right amount of intrigue to keep us hooked. After two episodes, it’s clear that “Mr. Queen” is not your typical historical drama
or your typical body-swap drama.
Warning: some slight spoilers for Episodes 1 and 2 below.
“Mr. Queen” earned immediate brownie points when it started off by gracing us with a special appearance by Choi Jin Hyuk! The actor plays main character Jang Bong Hwan, a chef in modern-day Korea’s Blue House.