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The Great King, Sejong
''The Great King, Sejong'' () is a 2008 South Korean historical television series depicting the life of the fourth monarch of Joseon, Sejong the Great (played by Kim Sang-kyung). Considered one of the greatest kings in Korean history, Sejong created Hangul, the Korean alphabet. The series aired on KBS from January 5 to December 7, 2008 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:30 for 86 episodes. Episodes 1 to 26 aired on KBS1, and episodes 27 to 86 aired on KBS2. Plot Born as the third son, Chungnyeong was far from ascending the throne. His early years were turbulent as Joseon faced political tensions from both within and abroad. Eventually, the young prince finds himself living in a private residence outside of the palace and experiences the everyday life of commoners until he is a young man. After his ascension to the throne, Chungyeong (now called King Sejong) stabilizes the newly born country and gives rise to a blooming culture. In the process he invents Hangul, the Korean writing ... [...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] |
Kim Yeong-cheol (actor)
Kim Yeong-cheol (born February 25, 1953) is a South Korean actor. One of his earliest appearances was in ''White Smile'' (1981). Other notable roles include playing Gung Ye in '' Emperor Wang Gun'' (2000-2002), a gangster boss in ''A Bittersweet Life'' (2005), and a NSS deputy director in ''IRIS'' (2009). Filmography Television Film Television shows Awards and nominations State honors Notes See also * Cinema of Korea The term "Cinema of Korea" (or "Korean cinema") encompasses the motion picture industries of North and South Korea. As with all aspects of Korean life during the past century, the film industry has often been at the mercy of political events, ... References External links * * * South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors 1953 births Living people {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sejo Of Joseon
Sejo of Joseon (2 November 1417 – 23 September 1468), personal name Yi Yu (Korean: 이유; Hanja: 李瑈), sometimes known as Grand Prince Suyang (Korean: 수양대군; Hanja: 首陽大君), was the seventh ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of Sejong the Great and the uncle of King Danjong, against whom he led a ''coup d'état'' in 1455. Biography Early life Born in 1417 as the fourth child and second son of Grand Prince Chungnyeong (future King Sejong) by his primary wife, Lady Shim of the Cheongsong Shim clan (future Queen Soheon), he showed great ability at archery, horse riding and martial arts, and was also a brilliant military commander, though he never went to the battlefront himself. In 1428, he received the title Grand Prince Suyang by which he is better known. Rise to power Following the death of King Sejong in 1450, Suyang's ill brother, Yi Hyang (later known as King Munjong), took the throne but died two years later, and the cro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munjong Of Joseon
Munjong of Joseon (15 November 1414 – 10 June 1452), personal name Yi Hyang (Korean language, Korean: 이향; Hanja: 李珦), was the fifth ruler of the Joseon, Joseon dynasty of Korea. As the eldest son of Sejong the Great, King Sejong the Great and Queen Soheon, he succeeded to the throne in 1450. Biography Yi Hyang was the longest serving heir apparent during the Joseon, Joseon dynasty, holding the position for a record 29 years. In January 1421, Sejong instructed that his eight-year-old son be educated by scholars from the Hall of Worthies, then in October the same year, he was invested as crown prince and sent to study at the Sungkyunkwan. From 1442 until his own ascension to the throne in 1450, Yi Hyang served as regent and took care of state affairs during the final years of his father's reign, as Sejong the Great, Sejong developed various illnesses and disorders. Most of his achievements were during his time as crown prince. Although credit is primarily given to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Sang-yeob
Lee Sang-yeob (born May 8, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in the sitcom ''Living Among the Rich'' (2011–12), the melodrama '' The Innocent Man'' (2012), the period drama ''Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love'' (2013), and the fantasy drama '' While You Were Sleeping'' (2017). Lee was cast in his first leading role in the weekend drama ''A Little Love Never Hurts'' (2013). He recently gained immense recognition for portraying the role of Yoon Gyu-jin in the weekend drama '' Once Again'' (2020). Personal life Lee is the only grandson of the late businessman Kim Jong-jin, who served in executive positions at POSCO and Dongkuk Steel. In August 2013, he admitted he had been in a relationship with Gong Hyun-joo Gong Hyun-joo (born January 7, 1984) is a South Korean actress. Personal life Gong married a non-celebrity 1 year older than her in March 2019. In January 2023, Gong's agency announced that she is pregnant with the couple's first child and ex ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Ji-hyun
Nam Ji-hyun (; born September 17, 1995) is a South Korean actress who successfully transitioned from being one of the industry's premiere child artists to an acclaimed lead, well-loved for her roles in ''Queen Seondeok (TV series), Queen Seondeok'', ''Suspicious Partner'', ''100 Days My Prince,'' and ''365: Repeat the Year.'' Early life and education Nam enrolled in Sogang University as a Psychology major in 2014, and finished her degree in February 2020, while she remained as an active actress in between her studies. Career 2004–2015: Beginnings as a child actress Nam began her career as a child actress, and is best known for her roles in ''East of Eden (TV series), East of Eden'' (2008), ''Queen Seondeok (TV series), Queen Seondeok'' (2009), ''Will It Snow for Christmas?'' (2009), ''Angel Eyes (TV series), Angel Eyes'' (2014), and ''What Happens to My Family?'' (2014). She also appeared in the miniseries ''Girl Detective, Park Hae-sol'', teen drama ''To the Beautiful You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Soheon
Queen Soheon (소헌왕후 심씨, 12 October 1395 – 19 April 1446), of the Cheongsong Sim clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and queen consort of Yi Do, King Sejong and the mother of Yi Hyang, King Munjong and Yi Yu, King Sejo. She was queen consort of Joseon and honoured as Queen Gong (공비) from 1418 until her death in 1446. Biography Early life Lady Sim was born as the first daughter and eldest child of nine children to Lord Sim On and Lady Ahn of the Sunheung Ahn clan. Her paternal uncle, Sim Jong, was King Taejo's son-in-law (titled Prince Consort Cheongwon) through his marriage to the king's daughter, Princess Gyeongseon. Marriage In 1408 at the age of 13, she was arranged to marry King Taejong's son, Prince Chungyeong, to which her title became Princess Gyeongsuk (경숙옹주, 敬淑翁主). It's said that she was chosen for the marriage due to the fact that King Taejong's older sister, Princess Gyeongseon, was her paternal aunt; thus having r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee In (actor)
Lee In (born June 14, 1984) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut as a child actor in 1998 using the stage name A stage name is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. Such professional aliases are adopted for a wide variety of reasons and they may be similar, or nearly identical, to an individu ... Lee Joon. He began using his real name professionally in 2008. Filmography Television series Film References External links Lee In Fan Cafeat Daum * * * 1984 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male child actors {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Chan-woo (singer)
Jung Chan-woo (; born January 26, 1998), better known mononymously as Chanwoo and also known by his stage name Chan, is a South Korean singer, actor and member of South Korean boy group iKON. He is known for playing the younger counterparts of Lee Minho in both ''Boys Over Flowers'' (2009) and ''The Heirs'' (2013). Biography Early life Jung Chan-woo was born on January 26, 1998 in Songpa-gu, Seoul, and raised in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. In 2006, he appeared in the music video for TVXQ's "Balloons", as the younger Max Changmin. In 2008, he appeared in ''Lost and Found'' and several subsequent drama series, beginning with ''The Great King Sejong''. Jung played the younger version of Lee Min-ho's characters in both ''Boys Over Flowers'' and ''The Heirs''. 2014–present: ''Mix & Match'' and iKon In late 2014, it was revealed that the YGE trainees from ''WIN: Who Is Next's'' Team B would return in another Mnet reality survival program ''Mix & Match''. In addit ... [...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] |
Park Sang-min (actor)
Park Sang-min (born October 9, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for Im Kwon-taek's ''General's Son'' trilogy and his roles in numerous television dramas such as ''My Lovely Fool'' and ''Giant''. Park has had run-ins with the law: a drunk driving arrest in 2011, and a domestic violence charge in 2012. Filmography Television series * 2019: ''Possessed'' (OCN) * 2017: ''Bravo My Life'' (SBS) * 2013: '' The Scandal'' (MBC) * 2013: ''Incarnation of Money'' (SBS) * 2012: ''God of War'' (MBC) * 2011: ''City Hunter'' (SBS) * 2011: ''I Trusted Men'' (MBC) * 2010: ''Giant'' (SBS) * 2008: ''Our Happy Ending'' (MBC) * 2008: ''The Great King, Sejong'' (KBS) * 2007: ''Bad Couple'' (SBS) * 2007: ''By My Side'' (MBC) * 2006: ''My Lovely Fool'' (SBS) * 2001: ''Women's World'' (SBS) * 2000: ''Full of Sun'' (KBS) * 2000: ''Virtue'' (SBS) * 2000: ''Meeting'' (KBS) * 1999: ''Young Sun'' (SBS) * 1999: ''Did We Really Love?'' (MBC) * 1996: ''The Brothers' River'' (SBS) * 1995: ''Ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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