Veritable Records of the Joseon DynastyThe Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty, sometimes called sillok (실록) for short, are state-compiled and published records, called Veritable Records, documenting the reigns of the kings of the Joseon dynasty in Korea. Kept from 1392 to 1865, they comprise 1,893 volumes and are thought to be the longest continual documentation of a single dynasty in the world.
Im Jung-eunIm Jung-eun (Korean: 임정은; born March 31, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in Joseon X-Files (also known as Secret Investigation Record) and Man from the Equator.
Gwanghaegun of JoseonClanJeonju YiDynastyYiFatherKing SeonjoMotherConcubine Gong(biological)Queen Uiin(adoptive)ReligionConfucianism(Neo-Confucianism)Korean nameHangul광해군Hanja光海君Lit."Prince Gwanghae"RRGwanghaegunMRKwanghaegunChildhood nameHangul경룡Hanja慶龍RRGyeongryongMRKyŏngnyongGwanghaegun or Prince Gwanghae (Korean: 광해군; Hanja: 光海君; 14 June 1575 – 7 August 1641), personal name Yi Hon, was the 15th monarch of Joseon.
Kim Ji-hoon (actor, born 1981)Kim Ji-hoon (Korean: 김지훈; born May 9, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his romantic comedies on television such as The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law (2007), Love Marriage (also known as Matchmaker's Lover, 2008), Stars Falling from the Sky (also known as Wish Upon a Star, 2010), and My Cute Guys (2013). In 2010, he also appeared in the film Natalie, and cable mystery series Joseon X-Files.
Joseon1392–1897 Korean dynastyToday part ofNorth KoreaSouth KoreaThe diplomatic system of East Asia was hierarchical, lacking in equality. Joseon Korea enjoyed a high level of independence and sovereignty in domestic and foreign affairs while ritually subordinate to the Ming and Qing dynasties of China.
Jo Hee-bongJo Hee-bong (born August 23, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Hee-bong began his acting career in 1997 as part of the theatre troupe Bipa (비파). He later became known as a supporting actor onscreen, in films such as Blind (2011) and Incomplete Life: Prequel (2013), and the television dramasHong Gil-dong (2008), Joseon X-Files (2010), and Good Doctor (2013).Kim Kap-sooKim Kap-soo (Korean: 김갑수; born April 7, 1957) is a South Korean actor. Since his acting debut in 1977, Kim has had a long career on the stage, in television dramas and film. In addition to acting full-time, he also has his own master class acting studio. CareerKim Kap-soo began his acting career in 1977 as the first generation of the Hyundai Theater.
Alternate historyAlternate history (also alternative history, allohistory, althist, or simply A.H.) is a subgenre of speculative fiction in which one or more historical events happen differently than they did in reality. As conjecture grounded in historical fact, alternate history stories explore "what if?" scenarios about pivotal events in human history and depict outcomes diverge significantly from the historical record.
TvN (South Korean TV channel)tvN (originally standing for Total Variety Network) is a South Korean nationwide paytelevision network owned by CJ ENM Entertainment Division. tvN programming consists of a variety of entertainment content focused on television series and variety shows. It is available on cable, on satellite through SkyLife, and on IPTV platforms in South Korea. Since 2014, the network has been headed by Kang Ho-sung.
Korean languageLanguage spoken in KoreaKorean is a Koreanic language native to Korea, which makes up the majority of the language's 81 million speakers. It is the official language of both North Korea and South Korea. In the south, the language is known as Hangugeo (South Korean: 한국어), and in the north, it is known as Chosŏnŏ (North Korean: 조선어). Since the turn of the 21st century, Korean popular culture has spread around the world through globalization and cultural exports.
Korean dramaTelevision programs from South KoreaA set of the Korean drama Jewel in the Palace (2003–2004) at Dae Jang Geum Theme ParkA Korean drama (Korean: 한국 드라마; RR: Hanguk deurama), also known as a K-drama and Koreanovela, is a Korean-languagetelevision show made in South Korea.
SageukSageuk (Korean: 사극; Hanja: 史劇; ) in Korean denotes historical dramas, including traditional drama plays, films or television series. In English language literature sageuk 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; MR: kojŏn yŏnghwa) or classic film.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.