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The Crowned Clown
''The Crowned Clown'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Yeo Jin-goo, Kim Sang-kyung, and Lee Se-young. A remake of the 2012 film '' Masquerade'', the series centers on the tale of a Joseon King and his doppelganger, a clown whom he puts on the throne to escape the intense power struggles afflicting the royal court. It aired from January 7 to March 4, 2019, on tvN. Synopsis The story takes place in mid-Joseon period, when upheavals and power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extremely devastating levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the King puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the throne. As the clown settles into his role, the palace is upended as the King's enemies are confounded by the imposter's creativity and his ever-expanding circle of allies, who are glad to see the “King” finally become the ruler they have always wanted. Cast Main * Yeo Jin-goo as Ha-seon, the clown / Yi Heon, the King * Kim Sang-kyun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sageuk
(Hangul: 사극, Hanja: 史劇; ) in Korean language, Korean denotes historical dramas, including traditional drama plays, Cinema of Korea, films or Korean drama, television series. In English language literature usually refers to historical films and television series (of South Korea). In North Korea, South Korean historical dramas are generally called 고전 영화 (Hanja: 古典 映畫, Revised Romanization of Korean, RR: ''Gojeon Yeonghwa'') or classic film. The first known historical film, ''The Story of Chun-hyang'' filmed in 1923, was directed by a Japanese filmmaker. The first Korean sound film was also . The heyday of Korean cinema began in the 1950s and lasted until the 1980s, with many films released, like Lee Gyu-hwan's Chunhyangga, Chunhyang adaptation in 1955. In the 1960s, historical melodramas were significant, as well as martial arts films. In the 1970s, due to the popularity of television, cinema started to decline, and in the 1980s it encountered a crisis, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Young-nam
Jang Young-nam (born November 25, 1973) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as an acclaimed actress in theater, then transitioned to supporting roles on television and film, notably in works by director Jang Jin. A member of Jang Jin's Division 장진사단, she regularly appears in his films and theater company productions. She became one of the original cast members of the live sketch comedy show ''Saturday Night Live Korea'' when Jang Jin brought the American show to South Korea. In addition, she was a member of the Korean theater troupe Mokhwa Repertory Company. She is known for her skill in both comedic and dramatic roles and her ability to easily transition between different genres and mediums such as theater, television and films. Some notable supporting film roles include ''A Werewolf Boy'' and ''Hello Ghost''. She has also made memorable cameos in dramas, ''Pinocchio'' and ''Moon Embracing the Sun.'' In 2013, she played her first onscreen leading role in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jwauijeong
The ''Jwauijeong'' was the Second State Councillor of the Uijeongbu (State Council), subordinate in rank only to the Yeonguijeong, during the Joseon Dynasty of Korea (1392 -1910). Only one official was appointed to the position and was variously referred to as ''Jwasang'', ''Jwajeongseung'', ''Jwagyu'', ''Jwahap'', or ''Jwadae''. Since its foundation, the Joseon Dynasty, which had succeeded to the state apparatus of the Goryeo Dynasty (918 – 1392), had been adjusting its government organization. In 1400, the second year after King Jeongjong came to the throne, he renamed the Dopyeonguisasa (都評議事司; Privy Council), the highest organ in charge of the state affairs of Goryeo, to Uijeongbu and created the post of Jwauijeong along with that of Uuijeong (Third State Councillor). The three officials were collectively referred to as the Samjeongseung (Three top officials) or the Samuijeong (Three High Councilors). List of the Left State Councillors See also * State C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Hae-hyo
Kwon Hae-hyo (born November 6, 1965) is a South Korean television, film and stage actor. He is also an activist, involved in the Unite Our People Movement Headquarters, the Abolish the Family Registry and Create Family Equality Organization, the Cultural Alliance for Peace at Daechuri, the Minkahyup Human Rights Group, among various other political and social justice Social justice is justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, Equal opportunity, opportunities, and Social privilege, privileges within a society. In Western Civilization, Western and Culture of Asia, Asian cultures, the concept of social ... causes. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Hosting Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kwon, Hae-hyo 1965 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors Hanyang University alumni Male actors from Seoul 20th-centur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanggung
was an official title of the senior 5th rank (; ), the highest attainable for ''gungnyeo'', a lady-in-waiting during the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. Female officers with the title were assigned to govern the inner affairs of the palace. When a regular ''nain'' served for more than 15 years, she would be awarded with an ornamental hairpin for a . Therefore, a newly appointed was usually 35–45 years old. A court lady at the rank of was treated well enough to live in her own house with servants. The title first appears in Goryeosa ('History of Goryeo'), a compiled book about the Goryeo period. In the chapter of the book titled (), regarding all official titles, there were posts named (, managing the palace), (, managing bedding), ( managing food), and another (, managing sewing) during the reign of King Hyeonjong. The book also has another record that Lady Han was appointed as in March 1031, the 22nd year of the king's reign. These records prove that the system had existed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Soo-jin (actress)
Kim Soo-jin (Korean: 김수진) is a South Korean actress. She made her big screen debut in 2001, when she appeared in ''Wanee & Junah''. She appeared in a number of hit dramas including ''School 2017 ''School 2017'' () is a South Korean television series starring Kim Jung-hyun, Kim Se-jeong, Jang Dong-yoon, Han Sun-hwa, and Han Joo-wan. It aired on KBS2 from July 17 to September 5, 2017 every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 ( KST) for 16 episode ...'' (2017), ''Misty'' (2018), and ''Watcher'' (2019). Filmography Film Television series Web series Theater Awards and nominations Notes References External links * * Kim Soo-jin at PlayDB {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Soo-jin Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean stage actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses Hanyang University alumni 1974 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gungnyeo
Gungnyeo (literally "palace women")Han, Hee-sook, pp. 141–146 is a Korean term referring to women waiting on the king and other royalty in traditional Korean society. It is short for "gungjung yeogwan", which translates as "a lady officer of the royal court". ''Gungnyeo'' includes ''sanggung'' (palace matron) and ''nain'' (assistant court ladies), both of which hold rank as officers. The term is also used more broadly to encompass women in a lower class without a rank such as ''musuri'' (lowest maids in charge of odd chores), ''gaksimi'', ''sonnim'', ''uinyeo'' (female physicians) as well as ''nain'' and ''sanggung''. The term spans those from courtiers to domestic workers. Establishment Although the first record of ''gungnyeo'' appears in ''Goryeosa'', a compilation on the history of Goryeo, a provision was first made in 1392 by King Taejo per Jo Jun (趙浚) and other officers' suggestions after the establishment of the Joseon Dynasty. In 1428 Sejong the Great set up a de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh Ha-nee
Oh Ha-nee is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as ''Goodbye to Goodbye'', '' Tempted'', ''The Crowned Clown'' and ''Three Bold Siblings''. She also appeared in movies ''The Shameless'', ''A Special Lady'', ''Diva'' and ''The Age of Shadows ''The Age of Shadows'' (; lit. "Emissary") is a 2016 South Korean period action thriller film directed by Kim Jee-woon and written by Lee Ji-min and Park Jong-dae. The film is set in Shanghai and Seoul in the 1920s and stars Song Kang-ho and Gon ...''. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Oh, Ha-nee 1990 births 21st-century South Korean actresses Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses ... [...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] |
Shin Soo-yeon
Shin Soo-yeon is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas such as ''Hi Bye, Mama!'', ''Graceful Family'' and ''The World of the Married ''The World of the Married'' () is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-joon, and Han So-hee. Based on BBC One's drama series '' Doctor Foster'' written by Mike Bartlett, it tells a story of a married couple whose ...''. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Shin, Soo-yeon 2004 births Living people 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean child actresses South Korean female models South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses People from Incheon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eunuch
A eunuch ( ) is a male who has been castrated. Throughout history, castration often served a specific social function. The earliest records for intentional castration to produce eunuchs are from the Sumerian city of Lagash in the 2nd millennium BCE. Over the millennia since, they have performed a wide variety of functions in many different cultures: courtiers or equivalent domestics, for espionage or clandestine operations, castrato singers, concubines, or sexual partners, religious specialists, soldiers, royal guards, government officials, and guardians of women or harem servants. Eunuchs would usually be servants or slaves who had been castrated to make them less threatening servants of a royal court where physical access to the ruler could wield great influence. Seemingly lowly domestic functions—such as making the ruler's bed, bathing him, cutting his hair, carrying him in his litter, or even relaying messages—could, in theory, give a eunuch "the ruler's ear" and impa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
