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Grand Prince Jinan
Grand Prince Jinan (; 1354 – 15 January 1394), personal name Yi Bang-u or Lee Bang-woo (), was a nobleman during the Goryeo, late Goryeo dynasty who become a prince of Joseon as the first son of Taejo of Joseon, King Taejo and Queen Sinui. Biography He became the general secretary of the last king of Goryeo dynasty. In year 1388, his father, Taejo of Joseon, King Taejo, overthrew Goryeo dynasty. After witnessing this incident, he went to Bogae mountain in Chelwon to retire. Later on, he went to Hamhung, Hamheung, which is located in present-day North Korea; there, he died at the age of 40. In 1392, when King Taejo was giving out titles, his first son became as known as Grand Prince Jinan. In the annals of Joseon dynasty, it describes Grand Prince Jinan as a man who liked alcoholic beverages, and states that he drank copious amount until he died. However, according to a memorial stone of Grand Prince Jinan, which was made in 1789, "Grand Prince Jinan was an exemplary son to h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chungju Ji Clan
Chungju Ji clan () is one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan is in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province. According to the research held in 2015, the number of Chungju Ji clan’s member was 148144. Their founder was who was the Chinese envoy dispatched to Goryeo from Song dynasty in 960. His lineage can be traced back to Prince Chi of Qin, the son of King Huiwen. After Ji Jong hae (), a 6th generation descendant of , worked as ''Jinzi Guanglu Daifu'' (), Ji Jong hae () became Prince of Chungju. Ji Jong hae () founded Chungju Ji clan and made Chungju, Chungju Ji clan’s Bon-gwan.p18 See also * Korean clan names of foreign origin Korean clan names of foreign origin are clans (called bon-gwan in Korean) that claim descent from a progenitor of foreign origin, based on genealogical records. Authenticity The ancestral origins of many Korean clan names of foreign origin can ... References External links * Ji clans Korean clan names of Chinese origin {{Kore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeongjong Of Joseon
Jeongjong of Joseon (26 July 1357 – 24 October 1419), born Yi Bang-gwa (), whose changed name is Yi Gyeong (), was the second ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of King Taejo, the founder and first monarch of the dynasty. Before rising to power, he was known as Prince Yeongan (Korean: 영안군; Hanja: 永安君). Biography Born in 1357 as the second son of Yi Seong-gye and his first wife Lady Han, he was a prudent, generous, brave, and able military officer. During the latter days of the declining Goryeo dynasty, Jeongjong followed his father to various battlefronts and fought at his side. When his father became king in 1392, he became prince. King Taejo had two wives—the first one, who gave birth to six sons including Jeongjong, died before Taejo was crowned. The second wife was Lady Gang, with whom he had two sons. The king favored his youngest son, whose mother was Lady Gang. Chief State Councillor Jeong Do-jeon also backed him as the succ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Six Flying Dragons
''Six Flying Dragons'' () is a South Korean television series starring Yoo Ah-in, Kim Myung-min, Shin Se-kyung, Byun Yo-han, Yoon Kyun-sang and Chun Ho-jin. It aired on SBS on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 50 episodes beginning on October 5, 2015, as part of SBS 25th anniversary special. The drama serves as a loose prequel to ''Deep Rooted Tree''. Title The Korean title of the series is in Old Korean. ''Nareushya'' is a native Korean word, which translates to ''nara oreuda'' (날아 오르다) or "soar up to the sky" in modern Korean. Thus, the literal translation of the title is " six dragons soaring up to the sky" (여섯 마리의 용이 날아오르셔서). Plot The story tells about the foundation of the Joseon dynasty in the Korean Peninsula, and the ambitions, success and conflicts of several real and fictional characters, with a focus on the young Yi Bang-won. Cast The Six Dragons * Yoo Ah-in as Yi Bang-won (later King Taejong) ** Nam Da-reum as young Yi B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Seung-hyo
Lee Seung Hyo (; born 5 May 1980), is a South Korean actor. He debuted as an actor in 2006. He rose to fame as Kim Alcheon in ''Queen Seon Deok''. Biography He had military service as a sniper in Joint Security Area (JSA) from December 2000 until February 2003. He graduated from Chungju National University and is attending Chung-Ang University Graduate School of Arts, majoring in Performance & Visual Media. Personal life On February 12, 2022, Lee confirmed that he will get married in Seoul on March 1, 2022. His fiancé is Jung Hye-ri, the younger sister of actor Jung Tae-woo, who is 4 years younger than him. Filmography Television dramas * ''Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung'' (MBC, 2019) * ''Six Flying Dragons'' (SBS, 2015) * ''Full House Take 2'' (TBS/SBS Plus, 2012) * ''God of War'' (MBC, 2012) * ''Indomitable Daughters-in-Law'' (MBC, 2011) * ''The Peak'' (MBC, 2011) * ''Drama Special'' "Hair Show" (KBS2, 2011) * ''Legend of the Patriots'' (KBS, 2010) * ''Queen Seondeo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeong Do-jeon (TV Series)
''Jeong Do-jeon'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Cho Jae-hyun in the title role as Jeong Do-jeon, a real-life historical figure (1342–1398) who was one of the most powerful scholars and politicians of his time and a close supporter of King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. The period drama shows the crucial role Jeong had in the planning and founding of Joseon and the obstacles he faced in the process, as well as his lasting impact on Joseon's politics and laws. It aired on KBS1 from January 4 to June 29, 2014 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:40 for 50 episodes. ''Jeong Do-jeon'' received solid ratings and was hailed by critics as one of the most "authentic and realistic" Korean historical dramas in the new millennium. The series won the Grand Prize (Daesang), Best Director and Best Writer at the 41st Korea Broadcasting Awards, and Cho Jae-hyun won Best TV Actor at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards. Plot The drama begins in 1374, the final year of Kin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Seer
''The Great Seer'' (, also known as ''The Great Geomancer'') is a 2012 South Korean historical television series, starring Ji Sung, Ji Jin-hee, Song Chang-eui, Kim So-yeon and Lee Yoon-ji. Set during the turbulent decline of Goryeo, it is about practicers of divination and the power that they hold over the fate of the country. It aired on SBS from October 10, 2012 to February 7, 2013 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 35 episodes. Plot ''The Great Seer'' begins during the reign of King Gongmin (Ryu Tae-joon). But despite being about seers, geomancers, divinators and the like, this drama is less about the fantasy and more about the political movers and shakers — people who had the power to advise, and therefore control, kings. Yi Seong-gye (Ji Jin-hee) is the general who led the overthrow of Goryeo and established the Joseon Dynasty, becoming its first king. Mok Ji-sang (Ji Sung) is a gifted seer/geomancer, born with the ability to see into people's pasts and futures. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Broadcasting System
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) () is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. The broadcaster legally became known as SBS in March 2000, changing its corporate name from Seoul Broadcasting System (서울방송). Its flagship terrestrial television station SBS TV broadcasts as channel 6 for digital and cable. Established on 14 November 1990, SBS is the largest private broadcaster in South Korea, and is owned by the Taeyoung Construction. It operates its flagship television channel which has a nationwide network of 10 regional stations, and three radio networks. SBS has provided digital terrestrial television service in the ATSC format since 2001, and T-DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) service since 2005. History After the 1987 South Korean democratic reform, the government had decided to create a new commercial broadcaster in South Korea. Eventually, MBC was a mouthpiece of KBS to broadcast sporting events like the 1986 FIFA World Cup, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tears Of The Dragon (TV Series)
''Tears of the Dragon'' () is a South Korean historical television series. It aired on KBS1 from November 24, 1996 to May 31, 1998 for 159 episodes. The series spans from the foundation of Joseon to the reign of King Sejong. It's considered one of the best historical dramas in South Korea, reaching a viewership rating of 49%. It is also the first series based on historical researches on Prime Minister Jeong Do-jeon. Plot The series portrays the life of Yi Bang-won (posthumously known as "Taejong"), the third king of Joseon and fifth son of its founder. It depicts him as being committed to the stability of the kingdom, a commitment that translates into affection and devotion towards his father and his heir (originally Taejong's first-born son, Yi Je), although these feelings are not reciprocated due to anger about the various assassinations and executions carried out by Taejong. The anger culminates in the retired Taejo's efforts to remove his son by backing the Jo Sa-wi reb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The King Of Chudong Palace
''The King of Chudong Palace'' () is a 1983 South Korean historical television series, the first installment of the drama series ''500 Years of Joseon Dynasty'' by director Lee Byung-hoon and writer Shin Bong-seung. It aired on MBC from March 31 to July 1, 1983, for 27 episodes. It portrays the fall of Goryeo and the founding of Joseon, with the reigns of Taejo, Jeongjong and Taejong. Cast * Bang Hoon as King U of Goryeo * Jeon Hyeon as King Chang of Goryeo * Kim Chang-sook as Geun-bi Yi * Kim Woong-chul as King Gongyang of Goryeo * Kim Young-ae as Sun-bi No * Han Young-sook as Jeong-bi An * Kim Ji-young as Hye-bi Yi * Kang Suk-ran as Yeong-bi Choi * Lee Chi-woo as Wang U, prince Jeongyang * Lee Kyung-ho as Wang Seok, prince Jeongseong * Kim Gil-ho as Choi Young * Park Young-tae as Jo Min-soo * Lee Dae-ro as Lee Saek * Hong Gye-il as Jeong Mong-ju * Bak Il as Lee Im * Joo Hyun as Im Gyeon-mi * Kim Se-yoon as Do Gil-bu * Moon Hoe-won as Ban Bok-hae * Oh Seung-myung as Kim J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC; ) is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. ''Munhwa'' is the Sino-Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television station MBC TV broadcasts as channel 11. Established on 2 December 1961, MBC's terrestrial operations has a nationwide network of 17 regional stations. Although it operates on advertising, MBC is a public broadcaster, as its largest shareholder is a public organization, the Foundation of Broadcast Culture. MBC consists of a multimedia group with one terrestrial TV channel, three radio channels, five cable channels, five satellite channels and four DMB channels. MBC is headquartered in Digital Media City (DMC), Mapo District, Seoul and has the largest broadcast production facilities in Korea including digital production centre Dream Center in Ilsan, indoor and outdoor sets in Yongin Daejanggeum Park. History Radio era (1961-1968) Launching the first radio broadcast signal (ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foundation Of The Kingdom
''Foundation of the Kingdom'' () is a 1983 South Korean historical television series. It aired on KBS1 from January 2, 1983 to December 18, 1983. The series revolves around the fall of Goryeo and the foundation of Joseon. Cast Kingdom of Goryeo *Im Hyuk as King Gongmin *Lee Doo-sub as King Woo *Kim Ar-eum as King Chang *Kim Jin-hae as King Gongyang People around King Gongmin *Sunwoo Eun-sook as Princess Supreme Noguk *Baek Chan-gi as Shin Don *Chaeryung as Lady Ahn, Consort Jung *Jo Nam-kyung as Lady Lee, Consort Hye *Geum Bo-ra as Ban-Ya *Kim Dong-wan as Ahn Do-chi *Jungmin as Bo-Woo *Lee Gye-young as Hong-Ryoon People around King Woo *Jeon Sung-ae as Lady Lee, Consort Geun **Lee Hyun-jung as young Lady Lee *Kim Soo-yeon as Lady Choi, Consort Yeong *Choi Gyung-sun as Lady Wang, Consort Seon People around King Gongyang *Park Hye-sook as Lady Noh, Consort Sun Kingdom of Joseon *Im Dong-jin as King Taejo *Nam Sung-sik as King Jungjong *Im Hyuk-joo as King Taejon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |