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The King's Face

The King's Face

20145.61 Season24 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Since Kwanghae was born from a concubine and only appointed as Crown Prince in a desperate measure, many dissatisfied officials from Northerner faction often plotted for his assassination and dethronement for 16 years. He also often quarreled with his father, King Seonjo, especially regarding Kim Ga Hee. Both son and father will fight against each other in favor of her. However, he eventually managed to overcome the obstacles by the help of Physiognomist, Kim Do Chi and become the next king. Meanwhile, Gwiin Kim is King Seonjo’s royal concubine.

NetworksKBS2

Top Cast

Seo In-guk

Seo In-guk

Prince Gwanghae

Jo Yoon-hee

Jo Yoon-hee

Kim Ga-hee

Lee Sung-jae

Lee Sung-jae

King Seonjo

Shin Sung-rok

Shin Sung-rok

Kim Do-chi

Ahn Suk-hwan

Ahn Suk-hwan

Yi San-hae

Im Ji-eun

Im Ji-eun

Queen Uiin

Kim Gyu-ri

Kim Gyu-ri

Gwi-in Kim

Go Won-hee

Go Won-hee

Queen Inmok

Kim Hee-jung

Kim Hee-jung

Seo Jabin

Song Young-gyu

Song Young-gyu

Nurhaci

Themes & Keywords

joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

About The King's Face

The King's Face is a drama, history series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of joseon dynasty (1392–1910). it stars Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae. Since Kwanghae was born from a concubine and only appointed as Crown Prince in a desperate measure, many dissatisfied officials from Northerner faction often plotted for his assassination and dethronement for 16 years. He also often quarreled with his father, King Seonjo, especially regarding Kim Ga Hee. Both son and father will fight against each other in favor of her. However, he eventually managed to overcome the obstacles by the help of Physiognomist, Kim Do Chi and become the next king. Meanwhile, Gwiin Kim is King Seonjo’s royal concubine.

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