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The Forbidden Marriage

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The Forbidden Marriage is a Korean television drama based on a popular web novel and webtoon. Set in Joseon Dynasty Korea, it explores the complex relationship between a noblewoman forced into an arranged marriage and a warrior tasked with her protection. The series highlights themes of societal constraints and burgeoning romance within a historical setting. It’s intended for viewers interested in Korean historical dramas and stories centered around family dynamics and romantic relationships.

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South Korea

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Why are marriages forbidden in The Forbidden Marriage?

King Lee Heon bans marriage across Joseon after the death of his crown princess leaves him unable to remarry. The ban has lasted seven years when matchmaker and con artist So-rang enters the palace.

Can So-rang really communicate with the dead crown princess?

So-rang claims that the late crown princess can possess her, but the claim begins as part of her deception. Her quick improvisation draws her into King Lee Heon's grief and the mystery surrounding the princess's death.

Who plays the main characters in The Forbidden Marriage?

Park Ju-hyun plays So-rang, Kim Young-dae plays King Lee Heon, and Kim Woo-seok plays officer Lee Shin-won. The Korean series aired on MBC in 2022 and 2023.

Was The Forbidden Marriage adapted from a webtoon?

The drama is based on Chun Ji-hye's web novel, which was also adapted into a webtoon. Chun Ji-hye also wrote the television screenplay, keeping the adaptation unusually close to its original creator.

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