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Audio Format: DD 2.0 Video Format: Full Screen Languages: Korean Subtitles: English Region Code: 1 Year Made: 2006 Running Time: 1440
 "Princess Hours" is a comic by Park Soh-hee, about Chae-kyung (Yoon Eun-hye) who is to be married to a prince, Shin-yi (Joo Ji-hoon).
Despite the fact that both Chae-kyung and Shin-yi are against this marriage...they end up agreeing to it. Both sides dislike each other, but because of their own reasons they marry each other. Will love spark between these two?
This hot new K-Drama from MBC takes an unusual premise, with interesting cultural and even political connotations, and uses it as the backdrop for plenty of funny and romantic goings on. What if Korea had a constitutional monarchy. A king, queen and royal family And what if they were living today, in contemporary Korean society? What kind of issues, dilemmas and romantic entanglements would the younger members of the family experience?
Seventeen-year-old Crown Prince Lee Shin (Joo Ji Hoon) is being forced into an arranged marriage with Shin Chae Kyeong (Yoon Eun Hae), a "commoner" from a simple background. Her grandfather was a great friend of the king's and his wish was to see these two youngsters get married one day.
But how can she adjust to palace life? Will the Prince be happy marrying somebody so far beneath his status? Could they ever really fall in love - especially with all the other eligible young blue bloods who frequent the palace threatening to disrupt the proceedings?
"Princess Hours" has been the topic of a major media hype since its production started. Not only was the comic book series uncompleted, but many of those who admired the comic book watched eagerly to see how well the TV production would live up to the fame of the original book. It was also the first acting role for Yoon Eun-hye, previously a member of the music group Baby Vox, in her role as the lead character, and this generated much concern over her acting ability. All concerns aside, the TV drama was a huge success, with news of a possible second season following the finale. Fans can??t seem to get enough of it, as scandals between the leading characters Lee Shin and Chae-gyeong continue to make headlines on the media front pages.
Based on an interesting premise that Korea is still ruled by a royal family, the drama portrays a romance between two people of different social standings and backgrounds. Starting with the classical setting of an encounter between the upper and the common classes, Princess Hours has created a unique couple: a 19th century prince and a 21st century commoner. Their relationship starts as part of an arranged marriage but they soon find that they love each other. The drama also depicts how the crown prince overcomes hardships, finds true love, and becomes a respected emperor.
The use of code words to communicate as well as having subtitles, which is unusual in Korean dramas, are production tricks that have appealed to today's younger generation. Another interesting fact is the 1.5 billion-won studio set was built especially for the production. Famed Korean designers were consulted in the creation of traditional costumes, props, and interior design. Currently at the frontline of neo-Orientalism, Princess Hours' interior design is becoming the hottest design item in Korea.
 Chae-gyeong is an ordinary art high school student. One day, she hears totally unexpected news that, based on her grandfather's will, she must marry the unemotional Crown Prince Lee Shin who attends the same high school. Free-spirited Chae-gyeong resists the proposal, but reluctantly marries him to help her debt-ridden family. As she struggles to adapt herself to the proper manners and royal duties of palace life and to her disagreeable husband, Lee Shin's sentimental cousin and second-in-line to the throne Yul steps into her life. She feels like she can rely on Yul to help her, but can't help worrying about her haughty, cold-hearted husband.
To help bridge this gap, the senior members of the royal family take some special measures to get them to spend the night together. Along the way, you will encounter numerous delightful episodes among the cute and lively Chae-gyeong, the cold heartthrob Lee Shin, the handsome, down-to-earth Yul, the perfect ballerina Hyo- rin who just can't get over Lee Shin, and all the other members of the royal family. Will the Crowned Princess, Chae-gyeong be up to the challenges of royal life? Come and join us as these wonderful tales of the crown princess unfold.
Shin Chae-gyung / Played by Yoon Eun-hye
 Chae-gyeong is a student at an art high school. She wears training pants under her school uniform and uses slang on a daily basis. Despite her family's difficult financial situation, she is lively and cheerful, and has creative talent. She hates Prince Lee Shin who attends the same school, saying that he has a prince syndrome. Because of her family's situation, however, she is forced to consent to an arranged marriage with him. As she gets to know him better, she discovers his loneliness and begins to feel compassion.
While struggling to adapt to palace life, Yul makes his appearance. He is kind to her and this attracts her, but she can??t help thinking about Lee Shin. Chae-gyeong is an optimistic character who manages to deal graciously with the veiled attempts to take the throne. She brings a cheerful and genuine presence to the stony atmosphere of the palace and gradually changes other members of the royal family. See how this ordinary high -school girl turns into a respected princess.
Lee Shin / Played by Joo Ji-hoon
 Prince Lee Shin has won the heart of every girl in the country, but is fed up with fans that follow him wherever he goes. Born to a clever emperor and a beautiful empress, this arrogant prince has both intelligence and great looks.
However, strict palace rules and heavy royal responsibilities do not allow him any private life or dreams of his own. He is so disillusioned that he no longer believes in family, love, or friendship. Living in his own sheltered world, his only pleasure is watching movies. He had a covert relationship with Hyo-rin, who is a ballet student at the same school. Because of plans for an arranged marriage many years before, he is forced to marry a spunky, ordinary girl but finds himself gradually falling in love with her. He is at the heart of a love triangle as his ex-girlfriend Hyo-rin intervenes after the marriage. The situation worsens as the second-in-line Prince Yul wishes to reclaim the throne.
Min Hyo-rin / Played by Song Ji-hyo
 Hyo-rin is a pretty, clever ballet student who dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. She is the first love and secret girlfriend of Lee Shin. He had proposed to her, trying to avoid an arranged marriage, but she declined, believing that her dream to be a ballerina was more important. After winning a competition, she realizes her true feelings for him. She befriends Chae-gyeong in the hope of winning Lee Shin back, just as Camilla did with Prince Charles.
One day, Hyejeonggung, the mother of Yul, who has plans to reclaim the throne, approaches her. With Hyejeonggung and Lee Shin's friends, Hyo-rin manages to put Chae-gyeong in a perilous situation. Everybody thinks Hyo-rin is perfect, but she carries her own untold secret.
Lee Yul / Played by Kim Jeong-hoon
 Yul is second in line to the throne. He was still a child when his father died in an accident, leaving the title to Lee Shin's father. He and his mother left the palace and since then lived abroad. He has lived a carefree life with no royal obligations, so his outlook and actions are no different from those of other ordinary high-school kids.
Gentle, attentive, and intelligent, he likes gardening and reading. His character is the reverse of the haughty prince, Lee Shin, and he always takes good care of Chae-gyeong.
He was originally troubled by his mother's ambition for the lost throne, but soon finds himself wanting to reclaim his title as he falls for Chae-gyeong.
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