''Splendid Politics'' () is a 2015
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed ...
n
television series
A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, or cable, excluding breaking news, advertisements, or trailers that are typically placed be ...
starring
Cha Seung-won
Cha Seung-won (born June 7, 1970) is a South Korean actor, who began his career as an in-demand fashion model in the 1990s. Cha achieved stardom through the hit comedy films '' Kick the Moon'' (2001), '' Jail Breakers'' (2002), '' My Teacher, Mr ...
,
Lee Yeon-hee
Lee Yeon-hee (born January 9, 1988) is a South Korean actress. She is most known for her work in the television series '' East of Eden'' (2008), ''Phantom'' (2012), '' Miss Korea'' (2013), '' The Package'' (2017); and in the films '' A Milliona ...
,
Kim Jaewon
Kim JaewonThe actor indicates a preference of spelling his name "Jaewon" (without a space or hyphen) on hiofficial website (born 18 February 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for the television dramas ''Romance'' (2002), '' Listen t ...
,
Seo Kang-joon
Seo Kang-joon (born Lee Seung-hwan on October 12, 1993) is a South Korean actor and singer who is a member of the group 5urprise. He gained recognition with his role in the television series '' Cheese in the Trap'' (2016) and has since starred ...
,
Han Joo-wan and
Jo Sung-ha
Jo Sung-ha (; born August 8, 1966) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in '' The Yellow Sea'' (2010), '' Helpless'' (2012), and ''Korean Peninsula
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in Eas ...
. It aired on
MBC from April 13 to September 29, 2015 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 50 episodes.
The
Korean
Korean may refer to:
People and culture
* Koreans, ethnic group originating in the Korean Peninsula
* Korean cuisine
* Korean culture
* Korean language
**Korean alphabet, known as Hangul or Chosŏn'gŭl
**Korean dialects and the Jeju language
** ...
title ''Hwajeong'' is a shortened version of ''Hwaryeohan Jeongchi'' (literally "Splendid Politics").
Plot
Prince Gwanghae (portrayed by
Cha Seung-won
Cha Seung-won (born June 7, 1970) is a South Korean actor, who began his career as an in-demand fashion model in the 1990s. Cha achieved stardom through the hit comedy films '' Kick the Moon'' (2001), '' Jail Breakers'' (2002), '' My Teacher, Mr ...
), son of a concubine, usurps the
Joseon
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and re ...
throne from the direct bloodline of his father,
King Seonjo (portrayed by
Park Yeong-gyu
Park Yeong-gyu (born 28 October 1953) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Attack the Gas Station
''Attack the Gas Station!'' ( ko, 주유소 습격 사건) is a 1999 Korean crime-comedy film directed by Kim Sang-jin ...
).
After her younger brother,
Grand Prince Yeongchang
Grand Prince Yeongchang (12 April 1606 – 19 March 1614, personal name Yi Ui) was a Joseon royal prince as the only legitimate son of King Seonjo, from Queen Inmok who was born when his father was already 55 years old. Due to this, Yeonguijeong R ...
(portrayed by
Jeon Jin-seo Jeon may refer to:
* Jeon (Korean surname)
* Jeon (food), a Korean pancake
* Jeon or chŏn, a subunit of various currencies of the Korean peninsula, including:
** North Korean won
** South Korean won (1945–1953)
** The former Korean won
** The for ...
), is executed,
Princess Jeongmyeong
Princess Jeongmyeong (27 June 1603 – 8 September 1685) was a Joseon Royal Princess as the tenth daughter of King Seonjo, from Queen Inmok. During her older half-brother's reign, she suffered hardships, and her title was revoked, but later it w ...
(portrayed by
Lee Yeon-hee
Lee Yeon-hee (born January 9, 1988) is a South Korean actress. She is most known for her work in the television series '' East of Eden'' (2008), ''Phantom'' (2012), '' Miss Korea'' (2013), '' The Package'' (2017); and in the films '' A Milliona ...
), who managed to flee the palace during the massacre, starts living as a commoner disguised as a man while plotting her revenge.
Cast
Main
*
Cha Seung-won
Cha Seung-won (born June 7, 1970) is a South Korean actor, who began his career as an in-demand fashion model in the 1990s. Cha achieved stardom through the hit comedy films '' Kick the Moon'' (2001), '' Jail Breakers'' (2002), '' My Teacher, Mr ...
as Yi Hon,
Prince Gwanghae
**
Lee Tae-hwan
Lee Tae-hwan (; born February 21, 1995) is a South Korean actor, model and singer. Since his acting debut in 2013, he has starred in television dramas and web series, notably '' Pride and Prejudice'' (2014) and '' W''. He is a member of 5urpris ...
as young Yi Hon
*
Lee Yeon-hee
Lee Yeon-hee (born January 9, 1988) is a South Korean actress. She is most known for her work in the television series '' East of Eden'' (2008), ''Phantom'' (2012), '' Miss Korea'' (2013), '' The Package'' (2017); and in the films '' A Milliona ...
as
Princess Jeongmyeong
Princess Jeongmyeong (27 June 1603 – 8 September 1685) was a Joseon Royal Princess as the tenth daughter of King Seonjo, from Queen Inmok. During her older half-brother's reign, she suffered hardships, and her title was revoked, but later it w ...
**Jung Chan-bi as young Princess Jeongmyeong
**
Heo Jung-eun as child Princess Jeongmyeong
*
Kim Jae-won
Kim JaewonThe actor indicates a preference of spelling his name "Jaewon" (without a space or hyphen) on hiofficial website (born 18 February 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for the Korean drama, television dramas ''Romance (2002 T ...
as
Prince Neungyang
Injo of Joseon (7 December 1595 – 17 June 1649), born Yi Jong, was the sixteenth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He was the grandson of King Seonjo and son of Prince Jeongwon. He was the king during the Later Jin invasion of Joseon, in ...
, later King Injo
*
Seo Kang-joon
Seo Kang-joon (born Lee Seung-hwan on October 12, 1993) is a South Korean actor and singer who is a member of the group 5urprise. He gained recognition with his role in the television series '' Cheese in the Trap'' (2016) and has since starred ...
as
Hong Joo-won
**
Yoon Chan-young
Yoon Chan-young (born April 25, 2001) is a South Korean actor. He began his career as a child actor and gained wider recognition for his appearance and fame in the 2022 Netflix series, ''All of Us Are Dead
''All of Us Are Dead'' () is a S ...
as young Hong Joo-won
**
Choi Kwon-soo
Choi Kwon-soo (born October 5, 2004) is a South Korean actor. He began his career as a child actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting on stage or in movies or television. An adult who began their act ...
as child Hong Joo-won
*
Han Joo-wan as Kang In-woo
**
Ahn Do-gyu
Ahn Do-gyu (born September 28, 2000) is a South Korean actor.
Filmography
Television series
Web series
Films
Theater
Awards and nominations
References
External links
*
*
*
2000 births
Living people
South Korean male fil ...
as young Kang In-woo
**Lee Tae-woo as child Kang In-woo
*
Jo Sung-ha
Jo Sung-ha (; born August 8, 1966) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in '' The Yellow Sea'' (2010), '' Helpless'' (2012), and ''Korean Peninsula
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in Eas ...
as Kang Joo-sun, Kang In-woo's father
Supporting
Royal Household
*
Park Yeong-gyu
Park Yeong-gyu (born 28 October 1953) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Attack the Gas Station
''Attack the Gas Station!'' ( ko, 주유소 습격 사건) is a 1999 Korean crime-comedy film directed by Kim Sang-jin ...
as
King Seonjo
*
Shin Eun-jung
Shin Eun-jung (born January 3, 1974) is a South Korean actress. She has played supporting roles in television dramas such as '' The Legend'' (2007), '' East of Eden'' (2008) and ''Faith
Faith, derived from Latin ''fides'' and Old French ''fe ...
as
Queen Inmok
Queen or QUEEN may refer to:
Monarchy
* Queen regnant, a female monarch of a Kingdom
** List of queens regnant
* Queen consort, the wife of a reigning king
* Queen dowager, the widow of a king
* Queen mother, a queen dowager who is the mother ...
*
Choi Jong-hwan
Choi Jong-hwan (; born September 24, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Choi won Producer's Award for his role in '' Gyebaek'' and ''The Duo'' at the MBC Drama Awards
The MBC Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by Munhwa Broadcasti ...
as
Prince Imhae
Prince Imhae (20 September 1572 – 3 June 1609; personal name Yi Jin, childhood name Yi Jin-Guk), was a Joseon Royal Prince as the eldest son of Seonjo of Joseon, King Seonjo and the elder brother of Gwanghaegun of Joseon, King Gwanghae. He was kn ...
*
Jang Seung-jo
Jang Hyun Deok (장현덕), known professionally as Jang Seung Jo is a South Korean actor, known for his roles in ''Money Flower'' (2017), ''Familiar Wife'' (2018) and ''Encounter'' (2018). In recent years, Jang also starred in several other dra ...
as
Prince Jeongwon
Wonjong of Joseon or Prince Jeongwon (2 August 1580 – 2 February 1619) was a prince during the Joseon dynasty. He was a son by a concubine to the Joseon dynasty's 14th monarch, king Seonjo, and half brother of king Gwanghaegun and father of k ...
, Prince Neungyang's father
*Kim Gyu-sun as Princess Jeonghye
*Jeon Jin-seo as
Grand Prince Yeongchang
Grand Prince Yeongchang (12 April 1606 – 19 March 1614, personal name Yi Ui) was a Joseon royal prince as the only legitimate son of King Seonjo, from Queen Inmok who was born when his father was already 55 years old. Due to this, Yeonguijeong R ...
*Lee Seung-ah as
Queen Inryeol
Queen or QUEEN may refer to:
Monarchy
* Queen regnant, a female monarch of a Kingdom
** List of queens regnant
* Queen consort, the wife of a reigning king
* Queen dowager, the widow of a king
* Queen mother, a queen dowager who is the mothe ...
*
Baek Sung-hyun
Baek Sung-hyun (; born January 30, 1989) is a South Korean actor.
Career
Baek Sung-hyun made his acting debut in the 1994 film ''I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me'' when he was five years old. The child actor practically grew up onscreen, pla ...
as
Crown Prince Sohyeon
Crown Prince Sohyeon (소현세자, 昭顯世子, 5 February 1612 – 21 May 1645) was the first son of King Injo of Joseon Dynasty.
Sohyeon was a hostage in the Manchu court at Shenyang, by the terms of the peace treaty concluded after War ...
**
Shin Ki-joon
Shin Ki-Joon (born July 27, 2001) is a South Korean actor. He acted in the lead role in the 2014 KBS 2TV's children's series ''Magic Hanja''.
Filmography
Television series
Films
References
External links
*
2001 births
Li ...
as child Crown Prince Sohyeon
*
Kim Hee-jung as
Crown Princess Minhoe
Crown Princess Minhoe of the Geumcheon Kang clan (Hangul: 민회빈 강씨, Hanja: 愍懷嬪 姜氏; 8 April 1611 - 30 April 1646), also known as Crown Princess Consort Sohyeon (), was the wife of Crown Prince Sohyeon, the son of King Injo of Jose ...
*
Lee Tae-ri
Lee Tae-ri () (born Lee Min-ho; June 28, 1993) is a South Korean actor. He is well-known for his role as young Yang Myung in ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012), Song Man-bo in ''Rooftop Prince'' (2012), Jung Joo-hwan in '' The Beauty Inside'' (20 ...
as Grand Prince Bongrim, later
King Hyojong
**Song Jun-hee as child Grand Prince Bongrim
*
Kim Min-seo
Kim Min-seo ( ko, 김민서, ; born March 16, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She debuted as Kim Se-ha in the short-lived K-pop three-member girl group Mint, which was active from 1999–2000. When Mint disbanded, she turned to acting. Kim is ...
as
Jo Yeo-jeong
Cho Yeo-jeong (born February 10, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known internationally for her role in the film ''Parasite'' (2019), which won four Academy Awards and became the first non-English language film to win the award for Be ...
/ Royal Consort So-yong of the Okcheon Jo clan
*Choi Woo-jin as Yi Jing, Prince Sungseon
Northern Faction (Gwanghae Group)
*
Jung Woong-in
Jung Woong-in (; born January 20, 1971) is a South Korean actor.
Filmography
Film
* ''Drive'' (TBA) as Na Jin-soo
* '' Seoul Vibe'' (Netflix Film/ 2022) as Chief Prosecutor
* ''Child for Children'' (2022) as Seung-won
* '' The Prison' ...
as Lee Yi-cheom
*
Kim Yeo-jin
Kim Yeo-jin (born June 24, 1972) is a South Korean actress and activist. Kim made her acting debut in the stage play ''What Do Women Live For'' in 1995, and has since remained active in film and television, drawing praise for her supporting role ...
as
Court Lady Kim Gae-shi
**
Jo Jung-eun
Jo Jung-eun (born March 10, 1996) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her role as young Jang-geum in 2003 TV series ''Dae Jang Geum
''Dae Jang Geum'' (; literally "The Great Jang-geum"), also known as ''Jewel in the Palace'', is a ...
as young Kim Gae-shi
**
Shin Rin-ah
Shin Rin-ah (; born May 14, 2009) is a South Korean actress.
Filmography Film
Television series
Awards and nominations
References
External links
Official websiteat IOK Company
*
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shin, Rin-ah
2009 births
Living peopl ...
as child Kim Gae-shi
*Han Myung-koo as
Chung In-hong
Jeong In-hong ( ko, 정인홍, 鄭仁弘; 26 September 1535 – 3 April 1623) was a scholar-official of the Joseon period of Korea. A general and a leader of the Northerners faction. He served as Chief State Councillor during the reign of Gwan ...
*Yoo Seung-mok as Yoo Hee-boon
*Jung Kyu-soo as Lee Choong
*Lee Jae-gu as the Chief Eunuch
Western Faction (Injo Group)
*
Jo Min-ki
Jo Min-ki (November 5, 1965 – March 9, 2018) was a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series ''Love and Ambition'', '' East of Eden'', ''Queen Seondeok'', and '' Flames of Desire''. He was also a noted photog ...
as
Kim Ja-jeom
Kim Ja-jeom (; 1588 – January 27, 1652) was a Korean scholar-official of the Joseon dynasty period and Ming-Qing transition. He was one of the disciples of Seong Hon and came from the Andong Kim clan.
He was Joseon's Chief State Councillo ...
*
Park Jun-gyu
Park Jun-gyu (born June 27, 1964) is a South Korean actor. The son of acclaimed veteran actor Park No-sik, Park is best known for playing the role of Ssangkal in '' Rustic Period''.
Filmography Film
*''Quit Your Life'' (1971)
*''Zip Up'' (1972 ...
as Kim Ryu
*
Jang Gwang
Jang Gwang (born January 5, 1952) is a South Korean actor in film and television.
Filmography Film
* ''Taste of Horror – Gym for Residents'' (TBA)
* '' Air Murder'' (2022)
* '' Sinkhole (2021)
* ''White Day: Broken Barrier'' (2021)
* ...
as Yi Gwi
*Kim Hyung-beom as Kim Kyung-jing, Kim Ryu's son
*
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 u ...
as Lee Si-baek
*Kim Seo-kyung as Lee Si-bang
*Jung Wook as a State Ceremony Eunuch
People around Princess Jeongmyeong
*
Im Ho
Im Ho (; born January 27, 1970) is a South Korean actor, best known for his roles mostly as an emperor in historical dramas. His notable roles were included in the television series ''Jang Hui-bin'' (1995) and ''Dae Jang Geum'' (2003).
Personal ...
as Choi Myung-gil
*
Lee Jae-yong as Kim Sang-hun
*
Kim Chang-wan
Kim Chang Wan (born February 22, 1954) is a South Korean singer, composer, musician, actor, host, radio DJ and writer.
Career
Sanulrim
Kim Chang-wan, along with his younger brothers Kim Chang-hoon and Kim Chang-ik, began composing music d ...
as Lee Won-ik
*Kim Seung-wook as Lee Hang-bok
*
Um Hyo-sup
Um Hyo-sup (born October 24, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Um mostly plays supporting roles in films and television dramas
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed i ...
as Hong Yeong, Hong Joo-won's father
*Kim Young-im as Court Lady Jung
*
Gong Myung
Gong Myung (born Kim Dong-hyun on May 26, 1994) is a South Korean actor. He is a member of 5urprise. He is known for his roles in the television series ''The Bride of Habaek'' (2017), ''Revolutionary Love'' (2017), ''Be Melodramatic'' (2019), and ...
as Ja-gyung
**
Kang Chan-hee
Kang Chan-hee (강찬희; born January 17, 2000), also known by his stage name Chani, is a South Korean singer and actor. He began his career as a child actor, in the television dramas '' Listen to My Heart'' (2011), '' The Innocent Man'' (2012 ...
as young Ja-gyung
Other subordinates
*
Ahn Nae-sang
Ahn Nae-sang (born December 25, 1964) is a South Korean actor. He began his career on the stage, and in 1994 made his film debut in the Bong Joon-ho short film ''Baeksekin'' ("White Man" or "White-collar worker"), followed by Jang Sun-woo's ''B ...
as
Heo Gyun
Heo Gyun (Hangul: ; Hanja: , 10 December 1569 – 12 October 1618) was a Korean novelist, poet, and politician during the Joseon period. He was also known by his pennames, Gyosan (교산 蛟山) and Seongso (성소 惺所).
Life
Heo Gyun was bo ...
*
Lee Sung-min as Lee Duk-hyung
**Nam Da-reum as young Duk-hyung
*
Park Ji-il
Park Ji-il (Korean: 박지일, born September 1960) is a South Korean theatre, film and television actor. He is known for his supporting roles in various TV series and films. His better known works are: 2011 TV series ''The Thorn Birds'', 2013 ...
as Kim Je-nam,
Queen Inmok
Queen or QUEEN may refer to:
Monarchy
* Queen regnant, a female monarch of a Kingdom
** List of queens regnant
* Queen consort, the wife of a reigning king
* Queen dowager, the widow of a king
* Queen mother, a queen dowager who is the mother ...
's father
*
Jung Hae-kyun
Jung Hae-kyun (; born August 16, 1968) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in '' The Villainess'', '' Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds'' and ''Confession of Murder
''Confession of Murder'' (; lit. "I Am the Murderer") is a 2 ...
as Kang Hong-rib
Cameo
*
Park Won-sang
Park Won-sang (born January 20, 1970) is a South Korean actor.
Filmography
Film
Television
Theater
Ambassadorship
*Ambassador for 1st Democratization Movement Memorial Park Joint Memorial Cultural Festival (2022)
References
External ...
as Jang Bong-soo
*
Kim Kwang-kyu
Kim Kwang-kyu (born January 7, 1941) is a South Korean poet and translator."김광규 " biographical PDF available at: http://klti.or.kr/ke_04_03_011.do#
Life
Kim was born in Seoul and studied German language and literature at Seoul Nationa ...
as Yi Yeong-bu
*
Kwak Dong-yeon
Kwak Dong-yeon (; born 19 March 1997), is a South Korean actor and musician. He made his acting debut in the television series ''My Husband Got a Family'' in 2012 for which he received Best Young Actor Award at the Korea Drama Awards. He then st ...
as Yi Ui-rip
*Jo Jae-ryong as Bang-Geun
*
Lee Seung-hyung
Lee Seung-hyung is a South Korean actor. He is best known as a supporting actor in television dramas, notably in '' Brilliant Legacy'' (2009) and ''Prosecutor Princess
''Prosecutor Princess'' () is a 2010 South Korean television series starri ...
as Yi-seo
*
Kim Hyun as Court Lady Inspector
*
Hwang Young-hee
Hwang Young-hee is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas, '' While You Were Sleeping'', ''My Healing Love'', and '' Nokdu Flower''. She also appeared in movies such as '' The Witness'', '' Stray Dogs'', ''May 18 ...
as Ok-joo
*Baek Su-ryeon as Soo Ryun-gae
*Lee Jae-gu
*
Kim Ki-bang
Kim Ki-bang (born May 31, 1981) is a South Korean actor. Since his acting debut in 2005, Kim has played supporting roles in television dramas such as '' Boys Over Flowers'' (2009), '' Golden Time'' (2012), '' Gu Family Book'' (2013), ''Medical ...
as Gu-bok
*
Kim Kyu-chul
Kim Kyu-chul (born April 6, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Kim spent more than a decade as a stage actor before he made his onscreen breakthrough in 1993 with Im Kwon-taek's ''Seopyeonje'', considered one of the classics of Korean cinema. Kim be ...
*
Kang Shin-il
Kang Shin-il (born November 26, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Kang graduated from Kyung Hee University with a degree in electronic engineering, but he soon put aside his studies and spent most of his time in Daehangno, Seoul's theater district, ...
*
Hyun Seung-min
Hyun Seung-min (; born September 17, 1999), known professionally as Jung Ji-so () is a South Korean actress. Hyun made her acting debut as a child actress in the 2012 television drama ''May Queen''. She is best known internationally for her rol ...
as Eun-seol
*Kang Dae-hyun as Su-Deok
*Kang Moon-young as Lady Yoon, Kang Joo-sun's wife
*Kim So-yi as Court Lady Choi
*Baek Soo-ryun as Soo Ryun-gae
*
Jang Hyuk-jin
Jang Hyuk-jin (Korean: 장혁진, born Jang Seok-hyeon on 16 August 1971) is a South Korean actor. He graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts – Department of Theater. He is better known for '' Dr. Romantic'' (2016), ''Suspicious Partner'' ...
as Maruno
*Jung Sung-woon as
Hong Taiji
Hong Taiji (28 November 1592 – 21 September 1643), also rendered as Huang Taiji and sometimes referred to as Abahai in Western literature, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizong of Qing, was the second khan of the Later Jin ...
*Kim Joon-bae as Yong Gol-dae
Ratings
In the table below,
the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and
the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
Awards and nominations
Notes
*
References
External links
''Splendid Politics'' official MBC website
*
*
at MBC Global Media
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