Content & Trigger Warnings for The King's Affection (2021)
7 content warnings identified for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, The King's Affection (2021) contains 7 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Death of a parent, Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Kidnapping / abduction, Blood / medical gore, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gun violence.
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| Warning | Season | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | ||||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | The central premise involves a woman disguising herself as a man to survive, and the resulting romantic tension touches on gender identity and societal rejection of non-conformity. |
| Mental Health & Emotional | ||||
| Death of a parent | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Parental death is a significant plot element, with the crown prince's identity crisis stemming from family tragedy. |
| Other | ||||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Court politics involve extensive emotional manipulation, deception, and characters being psychologically controlled by those in power. |
| Kidnapping / abduction | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters are captured or held against their will as part of political machinations and palace intrigue. |
| Phobias & Sensory | ||||
| Blood / medical gore | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Blood is shown in scenes involving sword fights, assassinations, and political violence in the palace setting. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | ||||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Some scenes depict physical violence within the royal household, including punishment of family members and subordinates. |
| Gun violence | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Arrow-based violence and sword fighting are frequent in the historical Joseon-era setting, with characters injured or killed. |
Identity & Discrimination
The central premise involves a woman disguising herself as a man to survive, and the resulting romantic tension touches on gender identity and societal rejection of non-conformity.
Mental Health & Emotional
Parental death is a significant plot element, with the crown prince's identity crisis stemming from family tragedy.
Other
Court politics involve extensive emotional manipulation, deception, and characters being psychologically controlled by those in power.
Characters are captured or held against their will as part of political machinations and palace intrigue.
Phobias & Sensory
Blood is shown in scenes involving sword fights, assassinations, and political violence in the palace setting.
Violence & Physical Harm
Some scenes depict physical violence within the royal household, including punishment of family members and subordinates.
Arrow-based violence and sword fighting are frequent in the historical Joseon-era setting, with characters injured or killed.
