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Memoirs Of Lady Hyegyŏng
''The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyŏng'' () is an autobiographical manuscript written by Lady Hyegyŏng of Joseon (6 August 1735 – 13 January 1816) that details her life during the years she was confined to Changgyeong Palace. ''The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong'', or its direct translation ''Records Written in Silence'' (Korean: ''Hanjungnok''), is a collection of four autobiographical pieces written within the ten-year period 1795 to 1805, which depict her life before and after being chosen to marry Crown Prince Sado. The Memoirs portray Crown Prince Sado's descent into violent madness until his execution by order of his father, King Yeongjo. Although Lady Hyegyong's descriptions of her husband's madness and execution are the best known parts of her work, each of the four pieces concentrates on a different aspect of her life and has a different political purpose. Her narratives are a primary historical source of the period. They are also part of a wider body of Joseon female-authore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon
Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Yalu River, Amnok and Tumen River, Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchen people, Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Korean Confucianism, Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Korean Buddhism, Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally Buddhists faced persecution. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the Korean peninsula and saw the he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Ae-ri
Jung Ae-ri (; born August 11, 1960) is a South Korean actress. Career Jung Ae-ri made her acting debut after she was chosen at the KBS talent audition in 1978. In 1980, she moved to another network, MBC. She rose to stardom in the 1984 drama ''Love and Truth'', for which she won the Daesang ("Grand Prize") at the MBC Drama Awards and Best TV Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards. After she got married in 1985, Lee immigrated to the United States and temporarily retired from acting. She returned to Korea in 1988 and resumed her career. Lee has since had a prolific career and remains active on television. In 1997, she received much acclaim for a local stage production of ''A Streetcar Named Desire'', including the Best Actress award at the Seoul Theater Festival. Jung was again praised for 2010's ''The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World'' (also known as ''The Most Beautiful Farewell''), a stage remake of Noh Hee-kyung's 1996 TV series. One review called her performance "stirring" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red Sleeve
''The Red Sleeve'' () is a South Korean television series starring Lee Jun-ho (entertainer), Lee Jun-ho, Lee Se-young, and Kang Hoon. It is a fictionalised account of the lives of Jeongjo of Joseon, King Jeongjo and his royal consort Royal Noble Consort Uibin Seong, Ui-bin Seong. It aired on MBC TV (South Korean TV channel), MBC TV from November 12, 2021, to January 1, 2022, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (Time in South Korea, KST). Synopsis Based on a novel of the same name, ''The Red Sleeve'' tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who places his duty to his country above love, and a Gungnyeo, court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen. The story is told from the viewpoint of the court lady. Cast Main * Lee Jun-ho as Yi San, later Jeongjo of Joseon, King Jeongjo ** Lee Joo-won as young Yi San : The arrogant and perfectionist grandson of Yeongjo of Joseon, King Yeongjo. He constantly strives to become a benevolent King, but his f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Mal-geum
Kang Mal-geum (; born January 3, 1979) is a South Korean actress. She graduated in Arts from Pusan National University, Department of Korean Language and Literature. She made her acting debut in 2010 in the film ''Yong-Tae: The Ordinary Memories''. She is known for her role in the film '' Lucky Chan-sil'' (2019), for which she earned six "Best New Actress" and one "Best Actress" awards in seven different award shows. She also appeared in the film '' The Chase'' (2017) and the television series '' Legal High'' (2019) and '' Missing: The Other Side'' (2020). In 2021, she appeared in a small role on the hit Netflix Netflix is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service. The service primarily distributes original and acquired films and television shows from various genres, and it is available internationally in multiple lang ... survival drama series '' Squid Game''. Early life Kang was born in Busan in 1979 and graduated from Busan Nationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Throne (film)
''The Throne'' () is a 2015 South Korean historical drama film directed by Lee Joon-ik, starring Song Kang-ho and Yoo Ah-in. Set during the reign of King Yeongjo, the film is about the life of Crown Prince Sado, the heir to the throne who was deemed unfit to rule and, at age 27, was condemned to death by his own father by being locked in a rice chest for eight days. ''The Throne'' won three awards at the 35th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards, including Best Film. It was also selected as the South Korean entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. Plot The film opens with the crown prince, Sado, carrying out a plot to kill his father, the king. However, the assassination - for untold reasons - does not take place. The next day, Sado's mother goes to the king to encourage him not to punish Sado's son when he punishes Sado. The king summons Sado and tells him to kill himself. Fearing for their own lives, Sado's support ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Geun-young
Moon Geun-young (; born May 6, 1987) is a South Korean actress. Affectionately called the "Nation's Little Sister", Moon began modeling at the age of 10, then made her acting debut in 1999 as a child actress. She first rose to stardom through her role as the young Eun-suh in the hugely popular Korean drama, television drama series ''Autumn in My Heart'' (2000), followed by a well-received turn in Kim Jee-woon's critically acclaimed horror film ''A Tale of Two Sisters'' (2003). Moon solidified her star status by headlining the box-office hit ''My Little Bride'' (2004). At age 21, she became the youngest recipient of a Grand Prize ("Daesang") which she won at SBS Drama Awards for the television series ''Painter of the Wind'' (2008). Career 1999–2002: Early career Before her acting debut on a Korean drama, television drama series, Moon filmed several commercials and model (profession), modeled for various magazines. She started modeling at the age of 12, and first appeared onscre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Door (TV Series)
''Secret Door '' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Han Suk-kyu, Lee Je-hoon, Kim Yoo-jung, Park Eun-bin, Kim Min-jong, and Choi Won-young. It aired on Seoul Broadcasting System, SBS on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 from 22 September to 9 December 2014 for 24 episodes. Plot The period drama explores the conflicted and ultimately tragic relationship between Yeongjo of Joseon, King Yeongjo and his son, Yi Sun (Crown Prince Sado). Shrewd Yeongjo wants to strengthen royal power, but passionate and idealistic son dreams of equality and a status-free society. Cast *Han Suk-kyu as Yeongjo of Joseon, King Yeongjo *Lee Je-hoon as Yi Sun, later Crown Prince Sado; as Yi San, Son of Yi Sun, later Jeongjo of Joseon, King Jeongjo *Kim Yoo-jung as Seo Ji-dam (episodes 1-13) **Yoon So-hee as adult Ji-dam / Crown Prince Sado#Family, Park Bingae (episodes 14-24) *Park Eun-bin as Lady Hyegyeong *Kim Min-jong as Na Chul-joo *Choi Won-young as Chae Je-gong *Kim Chang-wan as Kim Tae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Broadcasting System
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS; ) is one of the leading Television in South Korea, South Korean television and radio broadcasters. The broadcaster legally became known as SBS in March 2000, changing its corporate name from Seoul Broadcasting System (). Its flagship terrestrial television television station, station SBS TV broadcasts as Television channel, channel 6 for digital and cable. Established on 14 November 1990, SBS is the largest private broadcasting, 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 South Korea's democratic reform in 1987, the government moved to create a new commercial broadcaster in South Korea, the second after the Munhwa Broadcasti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Eun-bin
Park Eun-bin (; born September 4, 1992) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child model in 1996, and made her small screen debut as a child actor, child actress in 1998's ''White Nights 3.98''. Park received international recognition for her performance as the titular character in ''Extraordinary Attorney Woo'', for which she won the Baeksang Arts Award Grand Prize – Television, Grand Prize at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. Park was named Gallup Korea's Actor of the Year, Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year, ''Sisa Journal''s Cultural Person of the Year, and Cultura's Drama Icon of 2022. She also made her first entry into Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40, ''Forbes'' Korea Power Celebrity in 2023, placing 11th. Career 1996–2017: Debut as a child actress and transition to lead roles Park Eun-bin debuted as a child model in 1996, and since starting acting at the age of five, has starred in numerous Korean drama, television series, playing the younger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fatal Encounter
''The Fatal Encounter'' (; lit. ''The King's Wrath'') is a 2014 South Korean Period drama, period action film based on a real-life assassination attempt on Jeongjo of Joseon, King Jeongjo. Jeongjo is portrayed by Hyun Bin, in his first role in a period film and first acting project after being discharged from conscription in South Korea, mandatory military service. Background Jeongjo of Joseon, King Jeongjo (1752-1800) was the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, nicknamed the "King of Misfortune." When he was 10 years old, Jeongjo witnessed the death of his father Crown Prince Sado, who was executed by a royal decree ordered by his grandfather, then-Yeongjo of Joseon, King Yeongjo. During his reign, Jeongjo was subsequently caught in the midst of fierce party strife between the Political factions in Joseon Dynasty, Noron and Soron factions, and survived seven assassination attempts just in his first year as king. The film is inspired by ''Jeongyuyeokbyeon'', one such assassination a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sung-ryung
Kim Sung-ryung (; born February 8, 1967) is a South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She won Miss Korea 1988 later represented her country at Miss Universe 1989 pageant, Kim began her career as a reporter on Korean Broadcasting System, KBS's showbiz news program '':ko:연예가 중계, Entertainment Weekly''. In List of South Korean films of 1991, 1991, she made a memorable film acting debut in Kang Woo-suk's ''Who Saw the Dragon's Claws?'', though she became more active in television in the next decade. She returned to the big screen in 2007, with notable supporting roles in ''Shadows in the Palace'', and ''Rainbow Eyes'', followed by ''The Client (2011 film), The Client'' (2011), ''Mr. XXX-Kisser'' (2012), ''The Fatal Encounter'' (2014), and ''The Target (film), The Target'' (2014). As she entered her forties, Kim also became known for the Korean drama, television dramas ''You're Beautiful (TV series), You're Beautiful'' (2009), ''The Chaser (TV series), The Chaser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yi San (TV Series)
''Lee San, Wind of the Palace'' (), also known as ''Yi San'', is a 2007 South Korean historical drama, starring Lee Seo-jin and Han Ji-min. It aired on MBC from September 17, 2007 to June 16, 2008 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55. The series was directed by Lee Byung-hoon, who also created the award-winning television series '' Dae Jang Geum''. Lee Seo-jin and Han Ji-min received recognition for their performances at the MBC Drama Awards. Synopsis The series dramatizes the life of Korea's King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty. Jeongjo is remembered in Korean history for his sympathy with the plight of the common man, in spite of his own pampered upbringing as royalty. The drama begins with the King's early years, during which he befriends two children working in the Palace who are later expelled. King Yeongjo (Yi San's grandfather) seals San's father, Crown Prince Sado, in a rice chest with no food or water because he fears that the Crown Prince is plannin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
