Knight Flower () is a 2024 South Korean television series starring Lee Hanee, Lee Jong-won, Kim Sang-joong, and Lee Ki-woo. It is based on a webtoon of the same Korean title, which was launched through KakaoPage on August 14, 2023. It aired on MBC TV from January 12, to February 17, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve and Coupang Play in South Korea, on Kocowa in the Americas, and on Viki in selected regions.
The series received audience acclaim, with its final episode recording 18.4% in nationwide ratings and achieved a new record of being number one of any Friday–Saturday dramas in MBC history.
Synopsis The series revolves around Jo Yeo-hwa, a widow who is the daughter-in-law of the most prestigious noble family in Joseon. She lives the quiet reclusive life of a noble widow at home during the day, but sneaks out of their house at night to help people in need.
Cast and characters Main Lee Hanee as Jo Yeo-hwa Moon Seung-you as young Jo Yeo-hwa A widow for fifteen years who is living a double life. Lee Jong-won as Park Soo-ho A military officer who is intelligent and has excellent martial arts skills. Kim Sang-joong as Seok Ji-sung Yeo-hwa's father-in-law who is the left state councillor. Lee Ki-woo as Park Yoon-hak Soo-ho's older brother who is a third rank royal secretary and one of the king's trusted men.
Supporting Yeo-hwa's people Park Se-hyun as Lee Yeon-sun Kim Yeon-ji as young Yeon-sun Yeo-hwa's friend. Yoon Sa-bong as Jang So-woon Current owner of the 200-year-old Hwayeonsangdan. Lee Woo-je as Hwal-yu So-woon's secretary and right-hand man. Jung Ye-na as Kkot-nim A child who has been going to a nobleman's house to receive sewing supplies.
Yeo-hwa's in-laws Kim Mi-kyung as Yoo Geum-ok Yeo-hwa's mother-in-law. Oh Eui-shik as Seok Jeong Yeo-hwa's husband and Ji-sung's son. Jung So-ri as Seok Jae-i Ji-sung's youngest daughter and Yeo-hwa's sister-in-law. Nam Mi-jung as Bong Mal-daek Ji-sung's family's long-time servant.
People around Soo-ho Jung Yong-joo as Bi-chan Self-proclaimed right-hand man of Soo-ho. Kim Kwang-kyu as Hwang Chi-dal A second rank military officer and Soo-ho's superior. Oh Ye-joo as Hwang Yi-kyung Chi-dal's youngest daughter.
People around Ji-sung Heo Jung-do as Yi So The king of Joseon. Seo Yi-sook as Oh Nan-kyung Heung-jib's wife. Jo Jae-yoon as Kang Pil-jik A person who is involved in all kinds of corruption. Woo Kang-min as Man-sik Pil-jik's subordinate.
Others Kim Hyung-mook as Yeom Heung-jib The minister of taxation. Park Sung-woo as Jo Sung-hoo Yeo-hwa's older brother. Jo Seung-yeon as Im Kang The head of the late king's guard. Choi Yu-hwa as Lady Baek The minister of personnel's widowed daughter-in-law. Lee Kang-min as Yong-deok Lady Baek's lover and a servant of Heung-jib's family.
Production The series was produced in Cheongsong County. Its main filming location was at the Songso Historic House, a national folklore cultural heritage and one of the top tourist destinations in the county.
Filming of the series had completed by August 2023.
Release Knight Flower was initially scheduled for release in the second half of 2023, but was pushed back to January 2024. On November 15, 2023, it was announced that the series would premiere on January 12, 2024.
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Reception Viewership
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share(Nielsen Korea)Nielsen Korea ratings:
Nationwide Seoul 1 January 12, 2024 7.9% 7.7% 2 January 13, 2024 8.2% 7.9% 3 January 19, 2024 10.8% 11.0% 4 January 20, 2024 5 January 26, 2024 11.4% 12.0% 6 January 27, 2024 12.5% 12.5% 7 February 2, 2024 13.1% 12.7% 8 February 3, 2024 12.6% 12.1% 9 February 9, 2024 11.0% 10.3% 10 February 10, 2024 12.9% 12.1% 11 February 16, 2024 15.4% 14.7% 12 February 17, 2024 Average In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
Accolades Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Baeksang Arts Awards 2024 Best Actress Lee Hanee Best New Actor Lee Jong-won Korea Drama Awards 2024 Grand Prize (Daesang) Lee Hanee
Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Cine21 2024 Top 10 Series of 2024
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