Coffee Prince (2007)īefore gaining international recognition for his roles in Train to Busan and Goblin, Gong Yoo first made waves in K-dramaland with Coffee Prince. But as the couple spends more time together, in and out of the palace, their relationship starts to change for the better as Lee Shin slowly opens up his heart to her. She struggles to deal with her royal duties and a new way of life in the palace, and her indifferent and unloving husband doesn’t make things easier. While she’s reluctant to proceed with the arrangements, she ultimately gives in as it would allow her to repay her family’s debt. The betrothed is none other than the Crown Prince, Lee Shin, who’s also attending the same school as her.
This iconic 2006 K-drama follows Shin Chae-kyung, a high-school student leading a normal life until she finds out that she’s in an arranged marriage, courtesy of her grandfather and his longtime friend.
