The ‘Crown Prince’ Syndrome in Korean Dramas?
Can Yoo Seung Ho beat the crown prince syndrome made by Kim Soo Hyun and Park Bo Gum?
What are the similarities of these three people? They have the role of a Crown Prince in their respective historical drama. Kim Soo Hyun is a superstar who plays in the MBC drama ‘The Moon Embracing the Sun’. He played as a crown prince named Lee Hwon who surprised national fans.
Lee Hwon is different from his father, he is very attentive to the waiters and has a strong charisma. Kim Soo Hyun shows the process of conquering the palace with his own strength. His acting is very impressive and clear. He is not a newcomer and he is pretty expressive. In the drama, his eyes are only set on a woman in his life. Kim Soo Hyun’s fascinating acting in ‘The Moon Embracing the Sun’ at the time of its broadcast has created a sensation. Kim Soo Hyun leads the historical drama syndrome.
After 4 years, Park Bo Gum (Lee Young) plays the main male character who is a crown prince in KBS2 drama ‘Moonlight Drawn by the Clouds’. Lee Young and Lee Hwon have a lot in common. They are not pressured by hypocrisy logics, a powerful crown prince who thinks only of his people. He was able to overcome his father’s weakness and became a powerful king.
In ‘Ruler’, Yoo Seung Ho plays as Crown Prince Lee Sun who is similar to the other two characters. The drama dates back to Joseon in 1700. It tells the story of a crown prince who fought Pyeonsoo group, an organization that really exists. He plans to be the true rule who won’t succumb to his opponent.
Like Lee Hwon and Lee Young, Lee Sun is also a strong and a gentle crown prince character.
The three Crown Princes share similarities both in name and personality. Can Yoo Seung Ho become a wonderful crown prince and join Kim Soo Hyun and Park Bo Gum? Let’s find out in ‘Ruler: Master of the Mask’.
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