Mr. Queen (2020) Episode 17 Apr 2026

The Grand Dowager Queen demands Kim Byeong-in (Na In-woo) bring her the Queen’s head. Byeong-in instead uses secret codes found in a workbook to blackmail the King into leaving the palace to "suppress a rebellion," effectively restoring the Grand Dowager's regency while "saving" the Queen.

To counter malicious rumors spread by the Queen Dowager regarding the baby's paternity, the King and Queen engage in highly public, hilarious displays of affection (PDA) to prove their bond. Mr. Queen (2020) Episode 17

Episode 17 shifts from lighthearted comedy to high-stakes political drama. The central conflict revolves around Queen Kim So-yong’s (Shin Hye-sun) unexpected pregnancy. While King Cheoljong (Kim Jung-hyun) and the court are overjoyed, So-yong—still possessing the soul of modern chef Jang Bong-hwan—experiences an identity crisis and despair, fearing their original identity will be lost forever. The Grand Dowager Queen demands Kim Byeong-in (Na

In a rare moment of peace, Cheoljong takes So-yong on a scenic ride to a royal villa to comfort her. Episode 17 shifts from lighthearted comedy to high-stakes

The episode concludes on a somber note as Cheoljong leaves the palace to face a mutiny without a formal goodbye to the Queen, leaving her confused and worried. 3. Notable Scenes

Jo Hwa-jin (Seol In-ah) makes a pivotal move by asking to be deposed as a royal concubine, choosing to break from the Jo family to support the King's vision.