Ruler: Master Of The Mask, which is also known as Monarch, is an upcoming romantic drama that is scheduled to air on MBC every Wednesday and Thursday from May 10.
The Korean mini-series will feature Remember - War Of The Son actor Yoo Seung-ho as the male protagonist Crown Prince Lee Sun, Guardian: The Lonely And Great God actress Kim So-hyun as his lover Han Ga-eun, boy band Infinite member Kim Myung-soo as commoner Lee Su and Queen Of The Ring actress Yoon So-hee as Kim Hwa-gun.
The period drama focuses on a crown prince from the Joseon dynasty era and his fight aginst a wealthy organization called Pyunsoo-hwe that controls the country with its powers. The monopoly of the powerful firm in supplying water to the nation gives birth to several corrupt officials. So with the help of his lover, the male protagonist will try to overcome the adversity.
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Other celebrities to appear in Ruler: Master Of The Mask are Heo Joon-ho, Jin Ki-joo, Shin Hyun-soo, Park Chul-min, Choi Ji-na, Kim Yeong-woong, Bae Yoo-ram, Lee Chae-young, Jung Doo-hong, Kim Ho-jin, Lee Ki-young and Um Hyo-sup.
MBC has released several still photos of the upcoming series, which is written by Park Hye-jin and directed by Son Hyeong-seok. It teases an onscreen romance between the lead characters, Yoo Seung-ho and Kim So-hyun.
Meanwhile, an industry insider from the filming set of the period drama also opened up about the onscreen chemistry between the two characters. "The two actors worked hard to portray the nerve-wracking moment in which the two character's love story begins, which is why they were able to create such a perfect scene," Soompi quoted the staff member.
