[1][4] It is a fictionalised account of the lives of King Jeongjo and his royal consort Ui-bin Seong.

It aired on MBC TV from November 12, 2021, to January 1, 2022, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).

[6] Based on a novel of the same name, The Red Sleeve tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who places his duty to his country above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.

The lead roles were initially offered to Kim Kyung-nam and Park Hye-su.

[43] The series was originally scheduled to premiere on November 5, 2021, but it was delayed by a week due to program adjustment for the broadcast of a professional baseball game.