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The Royal Tailor

The Royal Tailor

A passion for beauty and power that changes history.

20147.12h 7m

Overview

Lee Gong-jin, a young tailor, helps the Queen with her dress and both fall in love with each other. However, his success catches the ire of Jo Dol-seok, the royal tailor, who vows retribution.

Directed by Lee Won-suk
Written by Lee Seu-ra, Lee Byoung-hak, Yu Young-ah
Produced by Yun Chang-Suk, Kim Su-jin, Yoon In-beom
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Top Cast

Han Suk-kyu

Han Suk-kyu

Jo Dol-suk

Go Soo

Go Soo

Lee Gong-jin

Park Shin-hye

Park Shin-hye

Queen Jeongseong

Yoo Yeon-seok

Yoo Yeon-seok

King Yeong-jo

Lee Yu-bi

Lee Yu-bi

Royal Concubine Soui

Don Lee

Don Lee

Pan-soo

Shin So-yul

Shin So-yul

Wol-hyang

Bae Sung-woo

Bae Sung-woo

Je-jo

Yang Eun-yong

Yang Eun-yong

Nobleman's Wife

Park So-dam

Park So-dam

Yu-wol

Themes & Keywords

tailorcostume designerpalace intriguejoseon dynasty (1392–1910)

About The Royal Tailor

The Royal Tailor is a drama, history film released in 2014 exploring themes of tailor, costume designer, palace intrigue, joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Directed by Lee Won-suk, it stars Han Suk-kyu, Go Soo, Park Shin-hye. Lee Gong-jin, a young tailor, helps the Queen with her dress and both fall in love with each other. However, his success catches the ire of Jo Dol-seok, the royal tailor, who vows retribution.

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