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The King's Letters

The King's Letters

The history that we couldn't record.

20197.21h 50m

Overview

In the 15th century, despite so many accomplishments he has made for the people, King Sejong, his biggest goal is still remaining; the invention of original letters that can be read and written by all the people. But courtiers who want to dominate the knowledge and the power, are against his will and discourage his belief. Frustrated King Sejong hears about a bonze Sinmi a phonogram expert, and secretly brings him in the palace.

Directed by Cho Chul-hyun
Written by Lee Song-won, Geum Jung-yeon, Cho Chul-hyun
Produced by Seong Chang-yeon
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Top Cast

Song Kang-ho

Song Kang-ho

King Sejong

Park Hae-il

Park Hae-il

Monk Shin-mi

Jeon Mi-seon

Jeon Mi-seon

Queen Soheon

Choi Deok-moon

Choi Deok-moon

Jung In-ji

Jung Hae-kyun

Jung Hae-kyun

Go Yak-hae

Kim Jun-han

Kim Jun-han

Crown Prince

Cha Rae-hyung

Cha Rae-hyung

Sooyang Prince

Oh Hyeon-kyeong

Oh Hyeon-kyeong

Old monk

Nam Moon-chul

Nam Moon-chul

Choi Man-ree

Keum Sae-rok

Keum Sae-rok

Jin-ah

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letterjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)king sejonghangul

About The King's Letters

The King's Letters is a history, drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of letter, joseon dynasty (1392–1910), king sejong, hangul. Directed by Cho Chul-hyun, it stars Song Kang-ho, Park Hae-il, Jeon Mi-seon. In the 15th century, despite so many accomplishments he has made for the people, King Sejong, his biggest goal is still remaining; the invention of original letters that can be read and written by all the people. But courtiers who want to dominate the knowledge and the power, are against his will and discourage his belief. Frustrated King Sejong hears about a bonze Sinmi a phonogram expert, and secretly brings him in the palace.

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