The Hook | The Royal Subject
The Royal Subject:
In historical K-dramas, the King's concubines, or Naegwan (內官), are often portrayed as elegant political players. However, some of the most compelling narratives focus on the Outcast Concubine—the woman who, through fate or ambition, gains the King's attention but is rejected by the entire court, forced to live as a pariah within the palace walls. This dynamic explores the brutal intersection of hierarchy, politics, and feminine power in the Joseon Dynasty.