The Crown Prince Has Disappeared

The Crown Prince Has Disappeared (Korean: 세자가 사라졌다; RR: Sejaga Sarajeodda) is a South Korean television series that aired in 2024. The historical drama was broadcast on the MBN network, spanning 20 episodes between April 13 and June 16, 2024.

Plot Synopsis

The story follows Crown Prince Yi Gun, portrayed by Suho, who finds his life upended after being kidnapped by Choi Myung-Yoon, played by Hong Ye-Ji. The abduction is orchestrated by Myung-Yoon's father, the Royal Physician Choi Sang-Rok. Driven by a fortune teller's prophecy that his daughter is destined to bring catastrophe and become a widow, Choi Sang-Rok attempts to avert this fate through a traditional practice known as bossom (kidnapping). Meanwhile, the Crown Prince becomes entangled in dangerous palace intrigue after witnessing a suspicious encounter involving the Queen Dowager, leading him to venture outside the palace walls where he is mistakenly abducted.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast including:

• Suho as Crown Prince Yi Gun
• Hong Ye-Ji as Choi Myung-Yoon
• Myung Se-Bin as Min Soo-Ryeon
• Kim Min-Kyu as Prince Dosung
• Kim Ju-Hun as Choi Sang-Rok

Production

The series was directed by Kim Jin-Man, with a screenplay written by Kim Ji-Soo and Park Cheol. It was produced for the MBN network, with episodes airing on Saturday and Sunday nights at 21:40.