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"A fantasy romance between the Imperial crown prince and the crazy high school girl."
Cast: Yoon Eun-hye, Ju Ji-hoon, Song Ji-hyo, Kim Jeong-hoon, Lee Yoon-ji
Princess Hours — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
별은 말이지, 스스로 빛을 내는 별이 있고 남의 빛을 받아서 빛나는 별이 있어.
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Spoken by Shin in Episode 8 during a reflective moment regarding his public role and relationship.
Meaning
Shin reflects on his role as a prince under public scrutiny while acknowledging Chae-kyeong as an organic source of light. (Translation: 'You see, among stars, there are stars that shine with their own light, and stars that shine by reflecting the light of others.')
내 마음이 너를 향해 뛰고 있는데, 그걸 어떻게 모른 척하란 말이야?
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Spoken by Yul to Chae-kyeong in Episode 15 as palace tensions escalate.
Meaning
Yul openly exposes his feelings to Chae-kyeong, abandoning passive gentleness for overt emotional confrontation. (Translation: 'My heart is beating toward you, so how can you expect me to pretend otherwise?')
황태자라는 이름 뒤에 숨어 있던 나를 세상 밖으로 끌어내 준 사람은 바로 너였어.
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Delivered by Shin in Episode 23 during his emotional confession to Chae-kyeong.
Meaning
Shin confesses his gratitude and love for Chae-kyeong, acknowledging her transformative impact on his life. (Translation: 'The person who pulled me out into the world from behind the title of Crown Prince was you.')
궁이란 곳은... 사람의 마음을 메마르게 만드는 사막 같은 곳이야.
Context
Said by Chae-kyeong in Episode 17 as the pressures of court politics weigh heavily upon her.
Meaning
Captures the emotional isolation and psychological toll exacted by royal life within the palace. (Translation: 'The palace... is like a desert that dries up a human's heart.')
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