The Queen’s House Premieres with a Shocking Kidnapping and Betrayal

KBS 2TV’s highly anticipated daily drama The Queen’s House opened its doors on June 28 with a riveting first episode that captured viewers’ attention nationwide. The premiere episode recorded an impressive 8.9% viewership rating (Nielsen Korea), exceeding the performance of its predecessor Cinderella Game.

The series begins with the seemingly blissful married life of Kang Jae-in (played by Ham Eun-jeong) and Hwang Gi-chan (portrayed by Park Yoon-jae), the strategic planning director at YL Group. However, what unfolds is a thriller laced with betrayal, family secrets, and a chilling child abduction.

Viewers were immediately thrown into chaos as Jae-in and Gi-chan’s only son, Hwang Eun-ho, is kidnapped. This shocking incident sets the tone for the drama’s intense storyline. Just as the couple shares a sweet moment at home, a darker undercurrent is revealed in Gi-chan’s extended family, with troubling signs of domestic abuse and financial desperation adding to the mystery.

As emotional tensions escalate, Gi-chan’s affair with another woman, Kang Se-ri (Lee Ga-ryeong), is exposed. Ironically, during the passionate exchange between the forbidden lovers, Jae-in is enjoying a casual family outing at an art gallery—unaware that her life is about to unravel.

The suspense peaks when Jae-in receives a horrifying call about Eun-ho’s disappearance and a blood-stained toy arrives at their home, driving her to collapse in fear and grief. Meanwhile, Gi-chan sneaks away from his distressed family to rendezvous with Se-ri, further fueling the drama’s emotional charge.

The Queen’s House is quickly proving itself as a must-watch soap opera. With its strong cast led by Ham Eun-jeong, Park Yoon-jae, Lee Ga-ryeong, and screen veteran Lee Bo-hee, the show is packed with heart-pounding moments and top-tier performances. The mystery surrounding Eun-ho’s kidnapping and the unraveling of Jae-in’s seemingly perfect life promises more explosive episodes ahead.