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The King's Face

2014–2015 · 1 season

A slow-burning historical drama of palace intrigue and fraught family bonds, steeped in melancholy and quiet tension.

Created by
Yun Seong-sik
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae
Overview
Since Kwanghae was born from a concubine and only appointed as Crown Prince in a desperate measure, many dissatisfied officials from Northerner faction often plotted for his assassination and dethronement for 16 years. He also often quarreled with his father, King Seonjo, especially regarding Kim Ga Hee. Both son and father will fight against each other in favor of her. However, he eventually managed to overcome the obstacles by the help of Physiognomist, Kim Do Chi and become the next king. Meanwhile, Gwiin Kim is King Seonjo’s royal concubine.

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Created by
Yun Seong-sik
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • family
  • betrayal
  • identity
  • fate
Places
  • big city
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism6
Romance4
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, history
Created by
Yun Seong-sik
Starring
Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae, Shin Sung-rok, Ahn Suk-hwan, Im Ji-eun, Kim Gyu-ri, Go Won-hee
Length
1 seasons, 24 episodes, 65 min each
Network
KBS2
Country
South Korea
Languages
Korean

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