The King: Eternal Monarch Ep 12: Lee Min Ho starrer records low rating amid Kim Go Eun's near death experience

The South Korean entertainment industry has seen numerous relationships make and break with time. However, there were two break ups that we couldn't completely get over: Lee Min Ho and Suzy Bae, and Song Hye Kyo and Hyun Bin.

As we're inching closer to the premiere date of the highly-awaited tvN drama, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, a press conference for the series was held in South Korea and in attendance were cast members Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Ye-ji, Oh Jung-se and Park Kyu-young along with director Park Shin-woo. For the unversed, It's Okay Not To Be Okay is based on Moon Kang-tae and Go Moon-young.

Honey Lee And Yoon Kye Sang have broken up. The two South Korean stars, who have been in a relationship for seven years, have now decided to part ways.

Woo Do Hwan has impressed viewers with his double role in The King: Eternal Monarch. The actor plays a mellow, composed and protective Captain Jo Young, who is tasked with supporting and protecting Lee Min Ho's character Lee Gon.

The King: Eternal Monarch premiered its 15th episode over the weekend. With just one episode left of the Lee Min Ho starrer series, the pre-finale episode solved numerous mysteries regarding the show.

South Korean viewers haven't warmed up to The King: Eternal Monarch. The K-drama series was deemed one of the most anticipated shows of the year, especially since Lee Min Ho was making his comeback following his military training.

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SEOUL, South Korea -- Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city.

After South Korean actor Lee Jung Jea sent The King: Eternal Monarch star Lee Min Ho a coffee truck to the sets of the SBS drama, the actor received a gift from another friend. Like Jung Jae, Min Ho's friend Jung Il Woo too decided to surprise his friend and actor with a coffee truck. The King: Eternal Monarch lead took to Instagram and shared a picture of the sweet gesture with his fans. The actor posed with the truck on the sets. 

The King: Eternal Monarch is fast pacing towards the finish line. With the episodes that aired last weekend, the plot intensified.

Lee Min Ho is making sure he puts his best foot forward with The King: Eternal Monarch. The SBS/Netflix series sees the actor marks the return of the South Korean actor from his military enlistment. The actor plays Emperor Lee Gon on the series. The actor shares the screen with Kim Go Eun for the first time. While the ratings in South Korea haven't met the expectations, Min Ho is leaving no stone unturned to deliver a memorable performance. 

There are no two ways about it: Lee Min Ho oozes the regal vibe in The King: Eternal Monarch. The South Korean actor marks his return to the small screen after completing his military enlistment with the SBS drama. Although the K-Drama series is getting mixed reactions from fans, Min Ho still holds a special place in everyone's hearts. However, a BTS fan reimagined the series with the band's eldest member Jin. The ARMY member took to Twitter to share their views with a poster. 

While Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun's chemistry in the spotlight of The King: Eternal Monarch, fans are enjoying Woo Do Hwan's bond with Min Ho and Go Eun off-screen as well. The actor plays dual roles in the show. In the Republic of Korea, the actor essays the role of Jo Eun-Sup, a happy-go-lucky public worker, who shares a little brother like relationship with Go Eun's Jung Tae Eul. Whereas in the Kingdom of Corea, the actor plays the chief royal guard Jo Yeong who protects Min Ho's Lee Gon. 

has been struggling to retain viewers. The Lee Min Ho starrer Korean drama has been recording an unstable viewers' rating in South Korea. The SBS show recorded its worst rating over the weekend with the premiere of its ninth episode on Friday. However, the graph rose a little on Saturday, with the premiere of the tenth episode. Nevertheless, the most anticipated show of the year hasn't matched up to the expectations, bowing down to its competition The World of the Married. 

The King: Eternal Monarch has been struggling with ratings in South Korea but that isn't bringing Kim Go Eun's spirits down. The actress, who plays detective Jung Tae Eul on the series, has been sharing some heartwarming moments from the series. Today, Go Eun took to Instagram and shared three photos from the sets. In the candid photos from the sets, the gorgeous star appears to have a good time with his co-stars. The photos have been shot amid takes from the police station. 

Lee Min Ho was pleasantly surprised to have received a gift from his friend, South Korean actor Lee Jung Jea. The Cheif of Staff star sent the actor a blue coffee truck on the sets of The King: Eternal Monarch to shower Min Ho with support. The actor took to Instagram to share pictures of his gift. Min Ho stood by the stuck holding a cold-brewed coffee to share a glimpse of his gift with his fans on social media. 

Lee Min Ho takes our breath away every time he appears on the screen. The actor is currently colouring the small screen in the shades of regal with The King: Eternal Monarch. While he has already won fans over with his imperial persona, off-screen the actor has left his staff in splits. The South Korean actor took to Instagram to share a video featuring his team of women. The video sees him and his team enjoying a swirl of ice cream. 

It is official! Lee Yeon Hee is walking down the aisle soon. The South Korean actress announced that she is getting married this year. The Miss Korea star is tying the knot to a non-celebrity. Yeon Hee took to her official fan café where she announced that she is taken and she will soon don the white gown to exchange her vows. As per a Soompi report, she revealed she has found the person she wants to spend the rest of her life with.