| Native Title | 원경: 단오의 인연 |
| Also Know as | The Queen Who Crowns: Dano's Destiny, Wongyeong: Dano's Destiny, Wongyeong: Danoui Inyeon |
| Director | Kim Sang-Ho |
| Writer | Lee Young-Mi |
| Distributor | TVING |
| Air Time | Tuesday |
| Content Rating | 15+ - Teens 15 or older |
| Runtime | 2 episodes |
| Genre | Historical, Romance |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |
| Release Date | 2025-01-21 |
| End Date | 2025-01-21 |
“The Queen Who Crowns: Before Sunrise” (Korean: “원경: 단오의 인연”) is a 2025 South Korean historical romance drama that serves as a prequel to the main series, “The Queen Who Crowns”. Directed by Kim Sang-ho and written by Lee Young-mi, this two-episode mini-series delves into the early relationship between Queen Won Gyeong and Yi Bang-won, set against the backdrop of the late Goryeo Dynasty.
The series portrays the blossoming love and shared aspirations of Won Gyeong and Yi Bang-won, who recognize each other at first sight. Their fateful romance unfolds during a time when they freely express their love, unburdened by the constraints of palace politics. Before the complexities of royal life take hold, their time together is filled with love and mutual understanding.
This prequel provides insight into the early dynamics between Queen Won Gyeong and King Taejong (Yi Bang-won), exploring their initial bond before the political intrigues and personal betrayals depicted in the main series. It offers a glimpse into their shared dreams and the foundation of their relationship, enriching the viewer's understanding of their complex characters in the subsequent drama .
“The Queen Who Crowns: Before Sunrise” is a poignant exploration of love and ambition, setting the stage for the intense political drama that follows in “The Queen Who Crowns”.
Premiered on TVING.
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