A Frozen Flower – Korean Drama Synopsis
The young king, determined to bring change to his kingdom, shares a deep and secret bond with Hong Rim, the commander of the Royal Guard. However, under pressure to secure an heir, he orders Hong Rim to be with the queen. What begins as a duty to continue the royal bloodline soon takes an unexpected turn as Hong Rim and the queen develop genuine feelings for one another.
As their relationship grows, the king becomes suspicious and, troubled by jealousy and betrayal, sends Hong Rim away to the countryside in an attempt to separate them. Despite the distance, Hong Rim and the queen cannot suppress their love and continue their affair in secret. When the truth is finally revealed, the king's fury knows no bounds. Hong Rim is brutally punished, castrated, and exiled from the palace.
Consumed by heartbreak and vengeance, Hong Rim returns with a sword in hand, determined to confront—and kill—the king he once loved.