Conclusion | Final Verdict

Final Verdict: The scarcity of dramas centered on the Crown Princess is a structural symptom of historical limitations meeting modern narrative demands. Her role, defined by endurance, political utility, and restricted movement, fundamentally resists the requirements of an active, decision-making lead. She is a powerful symbol of stability, but a dramatically inert protagonist. The true agency for women in historical dramas begins only when they are free to either leave the court (Incognito heroine) or wield the King's authority (Empress).


Call to Discussion: Given that modern audiences crave powerful female leads, are writers justified in prioritizing the structurally active Empress's story over the historically accurate but narratively passive experience of the Crown Princess?