However, her entrance into the royal circle sparks a dark obsession in (Kim Dong-wook), the timid and submissive brother of the current King. When Sung-won eventually takes the throne as a puppet king under his ruthless mother, the Queen Mother, the palace transforms into a "Game of Thrones"-style arena of backstabbing and poisonous plots. Why It’s More Than Just an "Unrated" Drama
Here is an in-depth look at the film, its themes, and why it remains a standout in Korean period cinema. layarxxipwtheconcubine2012koreanunratede