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I Am A King
''I Am the King'' (, also known as ''I Am a King'') is a 2012 South Korean historical comedy film, starring Ju Ji-hoon, Park Yeong-gyu, Baek Yoon-sik, Byun Hee-bong and Kim Su-ro. Inspired by Mark Twain's 1881 novel ''The Prince and the Pauper'', the film is set in the Joseon Dynasty with Ju playing the dual role of a king and a beggar. It was released on August 8, 2012 and ran for 120 minutes. Background The movie depicts the three months before Choong-nyung (the future Sejong the Great) becomes king. The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, which follow the history of the Joseon Dynasty between 1413 and 1865, leave out records of this crucial period. While to future generations King Sejong would stand as a legendary figure for his creation of the Korean alphabet and advancing the country’s scientific research and law, as Prince Choong-nyung he was known to be a bit of a reclusive bookworm. Plot When his older brothers Yangnyeong and Hyoryeong fail to impress their father King Taejo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Seong-gu
Hwang Seong-gu (born October 23, 1973) is a South Korean screenwriter, best known for his work on ''Anarchist from Colony'' (2017). Filmography *''If'' (1999) *''Lies'' (2004) *''Sad Movie'' (2005) *''My Girl and I'' (2005) *''Delivering Love'' (2008) *''Terroir'' (2008; TV series) *'' Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle'' (2010) - adaptation *'' S.I.U.'' (2011) *''I Am the King'' (2012) *'' The Scent'' (2012) *''Tabloid Truth'' (2014) *''Anarchist from Colony ''Anarchist from Colony'' () is a 2017 South Korean biographical period drama film directed by Lee Joon-ik about the life of independence activist Park Yeol, with Lee Je-hoon taking on the titular role. It premiered in South Korea on June 28, 20 ...'' (2017) *'' Little Forest'' (2018) *''The Berlin File 2'' (TBA) Awards and nominations References External links * * 1973 births Living people South Korean screenwriters {{SouthKorea-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Yangnyeong
Grand Prince Yangnyeong (Hangul: 양녕대군, Hanja: 讓寧大君, 1394–1462) was a former Crown Prince of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He was the first son and fourth child of King Taejong and his wife, Queen Wongyeong. Yangnyeong was the elder brother of Sejong the Great, and an ancestor of Syngman Rhee, an independence activist and the first President of South Korea. Biography He was born as Yi Je (Hangul: 이제, Hanja: 李禔) in 1394. Originally his father appointed him as the Crown Prince but he eventually executed Queen Wongyeong's brothers and in the 18th year of his reign replaced prince Yangnyeong with his third son prince Chungnyeong as his successor. Known for his literature and calligraphy skills, the former Crown Prince viewed himself as lacking in the requisite skills for kingship and believed that Sejong was destined to become king. Considering it his duty to make Sejong king, he purposely acted extremely rude in court. On May 1415, he caused a scandal when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uigeumbu
Uigeumbu (in Hangul:의금부, in Hanja: 義禁府) refers to the judiciary organ during Goryeo and Joseon dynasty in Korea. Another names are Geum-o or Wangbu (The ministry of the King). The structure was in charge of questioning the case of treason or interrogating felons. Uigeumbu takes the equivalent position of today's Supreme Court. History Uigeumbu roots from Soonmaso established during the reign of Chungnyeol of Goryeo. During Goryeo, the organ took largely broad responsibility of legal charges. However, early structure of Joseon followed former organ to make dominance of judicial power, which was resulted to take over the work of judicial police only. Working with Saheonbu, the organ dealt with the lese majesty or legal execution. Generally, the responsibility covers the crimes of bureaucrats, foreigners or treason or the incidents seriously against the Confucianism. It also worked as the special court in emergency case. The system of the organ was changed several tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobi
''Nobi'' were members of the slave class during the Korean dynasties of Goryeo and Joseon. Legally, they held the lowest rank in medieval Korean society. Like the slaves, serfs, and indentured servants of the Western Hemisphere, ''nobi'' were considered property or chattel, and could be bought, sold, or gifted. Classification The ''nobi'' were socially indistinct from freemen other than the ruling ''yangban'' class, and some possessed property rights, legal entities and civil rights. Hence, some scholars argue that it is inappropriate to call them "slaves", while some scholars describe them as serfs. Furthermore, the Korean word for an actual slave, in the European and American meaning, is ''noye'', not ''nobi''. Some ''nobi'' owned their own ''nobi''. History Some people became ''nobi'' as legal punishment for committing a crime or failing to pay a debt. However, some people voluntarily became ''nobi'' in order to escape crushing poverty during poor harvests and famines. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tteok
''Tteok'' ( ko, 떡) is a class of Korean rice cakes made with steamed flour made of various grains, including glutinous rice, glutinous or non-glutinous Japonica rice, rice. Steamed flour can also be pounded, shaped, or pan-fried to make ''tteok''. In some cases, ''tteok'' is pounded from Bap (food), cooked grains. ''Tteok'' is enjoyed not only as a dessert or seasonal delicacy, but also as a meal. It can range from elaborate versions made of various colors, fragrances, and shapes using nuts, fruits, flowers, and ''namul'' (herbs/wild greens), to plain white rice ''tteok'' used in home cooking. Some common ingredients for many kinds of ''tteok'' are Adzuki bean, red bean, soybean, mung bean, Artemisia princeps, mugwort, Cucurbita moschata, pumpkin, Castanea crenata, chestnut, pine nut, jujube, dried fruits, sesame seeds and oil, and honey. ''Tteok'' is usually a food that is shared. ''Tteok'' offered to spirits is called ''boktteok'' ("Fu (character), good fortune rice cake") ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoon Kyung-ho
Yoon Kyung-ho (, born 5 July 1980) is a South Korean theatre, film and television actor. He debuted in 2002 in SBS's documentary drama ''Savage Age''. He came into prominence in KBS's 2017 legal drama ''Witch at Court'' and tvN's 2019 TV series ''The Crowned Clown''. He also appeared in 2012 historical comedy film ''I Am the King''. In 2022, he is cast in JTBC's drama '' Cleaning Up''. Career Yoon Kyung-ho debuted in the entertainment world in 2006 and appeared in small film roles. He debuted in television in 2014 and since then he appeared in supporting roles in ''Witch at Court'' (2017), '' I Picked Up a Celebrity on the Street'' (2018), ''The Dude in Me'' (2019), and ''Juror 8'' (2019). In 2022, he appeared in Netflix original web series '' All of Us Are Dead'' and ''The Sound of Magic''. He is also cast in JTBC's TV series ''Green Mothers' Club ''Green Mothers' Club'' ( is a 2022 South Korean television series directed by Ra Ha-na and starring Lee Yo-won, Choo Ja-hyun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim So-hyun
Kim So-hyun (; born June 4, 1999) is a South Korean actress who began her career as a child in 2006, initially gaining public attention for playing pivotal roles in ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012) and '' Missing You'' (2013). She took on her first leading role in teen drama ''Ma Boy'' (2012) and since then has starred in many TV series including high-school drama '' Who Are You: School 2015'' (2015), horror comedy ''Hey Ghost, Let's Fight'' (2016), historical melodrama '' The Emperor: Owner of the Mask'' (2017), romantic comedies '' Radio Romance'' (2018) and ''The Tale of Nokdu'' (2019), teen suspense romance ''Love Alarm'' (2019 & 2021) and Korean folklore ''River Where the Moon Rises'' as an assassin. '' Pure Love'' (2016) was her first movie as a lead. She was the regular host of MBC's music program ''Music Core'' and survival reality show ''Under Nineteen'' in 2019. Kim has been nicknamed by the Korean medias as the "Nation's Little Sister", "Queen of Child Actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Yeong-sil
Jang Yeong-sil (; ; 1390 – after 1442) was a Korean mechanical engineer, scientist, and inventor during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). Although Jang was born as a peasant, King Sejong allowed Jang to work at the royal palace. Jang's inventions, such as the Cheugugi (the rain gauge) and the water gauge, highlight the technological advancements of the Joseon Dynasty. Early years Jang Yeong-sil's birth is recorded only in the genealogy of the Jang family and in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. According to these records, his father, Jang Seong-hwi, was the 8th generation of the Jang family. Jang Seong-hwi was the 3rd of 5 brothers and all of the brothers previously were ministers of Goryeo. There are many historical records about his elder brother, Jang Seong-bal, who was born in 1344 and his grave located at Ui-seong in the province of Gyeongbuk. The Annals state that Yeong-sil's mother was a gwangi (gisaeng), assigning them (Yeong-sil and his mother) the social status of g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Hyung-joon
Im Hyung-joon (born May 10, 1974) is a South Korean actor. Personal life On January 2, 2012, Im married his non-celebrity girlfriend, who is ten years younger than him, at Gimpo Mayfield Hotel. They gave birth to the first child, a son, on August 24, 2012. Filmography Film Television series Web series Television show Musical/Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * *Im Hyung-joonat Daum Im Hyung-joonat Naver Movies {{DEFAULTSORT:Im, Hyung-joon IHQ (company) artists South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean television personalities Male actors from Seoul 1974 births Living people People from Seoul Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Prince Yangnyeong
Grand Prince Yangnyeong (Hangul: 양녕대군, Hanja: 讓寧大君, 1394–1462) was a former Crown Prince of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He was the first son and fourth child of King Taejong and his wife, Queen Wongyeong. Yangnyeong was the elder brother of Sejong the Great, and an ancestor of Syngman Rhee, an independence activist and the first President of South Korea. Biography He was born as Yi Je (Hangul: 이제, Hanja: 李禔) in 1394. Originally his father appointed him as the Crown Prince but he eventually executed Queen Wongyeong's brothers and in the 18th year of his reign replaced prince Yangnyeong with his third son prince Chungnyeong as his successor. Known for his literature and calligraphy skills, the former Crown Prince viewed himself as lacking in the requisite skills for kingship and believed that Sejong was destined to become king. Considering it his duty to make Sejong king, he purposely acted extremely rude in court. On May 1415, he caused a scandal when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hanee
Lee Hanee (; born March 2, 1983), also known as Honey Lee, is a South Korean actress, model, classical musician as well as beauty pageant titleholder where she represented her country at Miss Universe 2007. She has acted in several films and television series. Early life Lee Hanee is the middle child of three, and has an older sister and a younger brother. Her father Lee Sang-eob was a high-ranking official with the National Intelligence Service. Her mother Moon Jae-suk has a PhD in Korean music history and is a professor at Ewha Womans University as well as music director of Gimhae City Gayageum Orchestra. Her sister is Lee Seul-gi, a member of the KBS Orchestra of Traditional Korean Music. Lee's maternal uncle is politician Moon Hee-sang (currently Speaker of the National Assembly). Lee graduated from Seoul National University with high honors in traditional Korean music. She received her master's degree from the same university. Career Beauty pageant Lee won the 2006 Miss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Won-hee
Im Won-hee (born October 11, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Im was an alumnus of the legendary Daehangno, Daehak-ro theater troupe ''Mokhwa'' (), starring in many of Jang Jin's stage plays. He made his film debut in Jang's black comedy ''The Happenings'' in 1998, and through the years has become one of the most versatile supporting actors in Korean cinema, with notable roles in ''Three... Extremes'' and ''Le Grand Chef''. But Im is best known for his iconic role Dachimawa Lee, which began in 2000 as the title character of a 35-minute short film that director Ryoo Seung-wan made as a parody/pastiche, homage to '70s Korean genre action films. The internet short was enormously popular and received more than a million page views, and in 2008, Ryoo again cast Im in an action-comedy feature film based on the same character, ''Dachimawa Lee''. Filmography Film Television series Web series Variety show Theater *''Rain Man'' (2009) - Rain Man, Raymond Babbitt *''Jang Jin#Theat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
