A re-imagining of the legendary tale of the troubled father-son relationship between King Yeongjo and his only son Prince Sado. While his father insists on a strong and centralized government, Crown Prince Sado promotes social justice and equality throughout the kingdom. Throughout eight fateful years, the strain on their relationship — both familial and political — eventually evolves into a total breakdown, ending with one of the most tragic stories in Joseon history.
Lee Je-hoon
Crown Prince Sado
Kim Yoo-jung
Seo Ji-dam
Yoon So-hee
Seo Ji-dam / Park Bingae
Han Suk-kyu
King Yeongjo
Park Eun-bin
Lady Hyegyeong
Kim Min-jong
Na Chul-joo
Lee Won-jong
Park Mun-su
Kwon Hae-hyo
Seo Kyoon
Jeon Kuk-hwan
Lee Jong-sung
Jang Hyun-sung
Hong Gye-hui
Secret Door is a drama, history, mystery series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of joseon dynasty (1392–1910). it stars Lee Je-hoon, Kim Yoo-jung, Yoon So-hee. A re-imagining of the legendary tale of the troubled father-son relationship between King Yeongjo and his only son Prince Sado. While his father insists on a strong and centralized government, Crown Prince Sado promotes social justice and equality throughout the kingdom. Throughout eight fateful years, the strain on their relationship — both familial and political — eventually evolves into a total breakdown, ending with one of the most tragic stories in Joseon history.
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