Among the drama’s many brilliant devices, the stands out as one of its most charming. Located within the palace grounds, it’s a secluded grove where the “Queen” (Bong-hwan in So-yong’s body) frequently retreats to think out loud, vent frustrations, or secretly indulge in modern cravings.
Unlike the main series, which focused on a modern chef trapped in a queen's body, The Bamboo Forest offers "bite-sized" adventures and "behind-the-scenes" secrets of life in the palace. It explores the first encounter between King Cheoljong and Queen Kim So-yong, as well as the comedic lives of other palace residents. Main Cast The spin-off features the original main and ensemble cast: Shin Hye-sun as Queen Kim So-yong / Jang Bong-hwan. Kim Jung-hyun as King Cheoljong. Cha Chung-hwa as Court Lady Choi. Kim In-kwon as Royal Chef Man-bok. Na In-woo as Kim Byeong-in. Key Segments & Plot Points Mr. Queen- The Bamboo Forest -2021-- Korean- En...
Showcases a jealous side of King Cheoljong as he navigates So-yong's relationships with other men. Among the drama’s many brilliant devices, the stands
The palace itself is a "snake pit" ruled by the Kim clan (the Queen’s own family). It is suffocating, full of spies, poison, and rigid Confucian rules. It explores the first encounter between King Cheoljong
(also known as The Secret ) is a 2021 South Korean web drama spin-off of the hit series Mr. Queen . Released as a , it provides a lighter, more comedic look into the hidden lives of the characters at the palace. Production and Release