
Scarlet Heart: Ryeo(2016)
A story of a 25-year-old Go Hajin who is transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty. She then wakes up in the body of Lady Hae Soo and finds herself amongst the ruling princes of the Wang Family.


A work that sheds new light on the figure of Lee Bang-won, a leader who took the lead in the founding of the nation.

Ju Sang-uk
Lee Bang-won

Kim Yeong-cheol
Lee Seong-gye

Park Jin-hee
Queen Min

Ye Ji-won
Queen Kang

Lee Kwang-gi
Jeong Do-jeon

Ye Su-jeong
Queen Han

Kim Myung-soo
Lee Bang-gwa

Hong Kyung-in
Lee Bang-ui

Nam Myung-ryeol
Lee Saek

Tae Hang-ho
Lee Hwa-sang
The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2021 exploring themes of queen, married couple, royalty, historical fiction, period drama, joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Created by Lee Jeong-woo, it stars Ju Sang-uk, Kim Yeong-cheol, Park Jin-hee. A work that sheds new light on the figure of Lee Bang-won, a leader who took the lead in the founding of the nation.
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When the crown prince is killed, his twin sister assumes the throne while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love a royal secret.

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