Daewongun

Overview

The Daewongun of the title refers to Heungseon Daewongun, or Yi Ha Eung, a descendent of King Yeongjo and regent to King Gojong. This episode details the years spanning from the reign of King Cheoljong to the Empire under Gojong and Empress Myeongseong, and finally the fall of the dynasty.

Network

• MBC

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• Kim Hong Suk

  Emperor Gojong

  32 eps

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  Kim Hee-ae

  Empress Myeongseong

  32 eps

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  Goh Doo-shim

  Queen Shinjeong

  32 eps

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  Lim Dong-jin

  Daewongun

  32 eps

Themes

• politics
• historical figure
• historical drama
• 19th century
• japanese invasion of korea
• joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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