Alchemy of Souls to Kingdom: K-Dramas with swoon-worthy crown princes that are worth watching

In “Under the Queen’s Umbrella” showcases how a young immature prince transitions to become a mature and thoughtful crown prince. Moon Sang Min balances the mental as well as the physical aspects of his character, metamorphosing from a young boy to a man of integrity.

“Love in the Moonlight” is a coming-of-age drama with a youthful vibe and dramatic plot twists. Park Bo Gum is charming and captures the spotlight as the jocular young prince, who does not think twice about making his feelings obvious, especially when he is attracted to Ra On.

In “Alchemy of Souls” a dashing and charismatic grumpy Crown Prince Go Won, and his petty and mischievous nature is offset well by his majestic dignity and piercing stares.

“100 Days My Prince” is a fun and light watch. D.O. is awesome as Yul, the sullen crown prince, and also as the clueless peasant boy. Lee Yul and Hong Shim are also a compatible match with their differing personalities.

“Kingdom” is a riveting and gripping thriller. Joo Ji Hoon’s Lee Chang is a far cry from his dashing character Crown Prince Lee Shin in “Princess Hours,” but he portrays the valiant crown prince giving his best shot as he wrestles between an apocalypse and his own turbulent emotions.

“The Red Sleeve” is a drama that stays with you, so much so that you might end up searching and reading about King Jeongjo and Seong Ui Bin. Lee Junho’s searing performance as Crown Prince Yi San and later as the compassionate emperor is captivating.