Prince vs. Bandit: 2 Complex Relationships to Watch in Nam Ji Hyun and Moon Sang Min’s New Drama 'To My Beloved Thief'

A righteous bandit and a royal prince are set to ignite the screen in “To My Beloved Thief,” KBS 2TV’s highly anticipated historical romance starring Nam Ji Hyun and Moon Sang Min. The drama tells the story of Hong Eun Jo (Nam Ji Hyun), a woman who unexpectedly becomes a bandit known as Gil Dong, and Yi Yeol (Moon Sang Min), a Joseon-era prince. The premise alone promises a tangled web of duty, love, and identity.

Relationship 1: The Hunter and The Hunted

The core of the drama lies in the forbidden romance between Hong Eun Jo and Prince Yi Yeol. As the bandit Gil Dong, she is a wanted criminal in the eyes of the royal family he represents. Their relationship is poised to be a classic enemies-to-lovers arc, built on a foundation of conflict and societal opposition. According to production sources, their dynamic will evolve from a tense cat-and-mouse chase into a deep, emotional connection as they uncover the true person behind the title and the mask. The central question will be whether their love can bridge the gap between justice and duty.

Relationship 2: The Person and The Persona

Beyond their interactions, the drama will also explore each character's internal struggle with their dual identities. Hong Eun Jo must constantly navigate her life as a noblewoman by day and a vigilante by night, a conflict that's bound to take a psychological toll. Similarly, Prince Yi Yeol isn't just a royal; he's a man with his own secrets and desires, including a growing affection for a woman he is sworn to capture. Their relationship with themselves—and the difficult choices they must make to reconcile their personas—will be just as critical as their relationship with each other.