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Kim Gae-si
Kim Gae-si (; 1584–1623) or formally called Court Lady Kim () was a Korean Court Lady during the Joseon period. She became a concubine of King Seonjo and later of his son, Gwanghae, after Seonjo’s death. During the latter's reign, she intervened in state affairs and wielded power, but was beheaded after Gwanghae's deposition from the throne. Biography There aren’t special records about her family or her early life. It is just recorded that she was a palace maid () in Crown Prince Gwanghae's palace. Then, she received ''Seung-eun'' () from Gwanghae's father, King Seonjo, and became his favourite concubine. Even though she was not beautiful, she was favoured and liked by both of Seonjo and Gwanghae due to her agility and skill. After Seonjo's death on March 16, 1608, she became Gwanghae's concubine. At the time, it was acceptable for the next King take their father's former consort, with the exception of the primary wife and their own biological mother. After Gwanghae ...
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Joseon
Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Yalu River, Amnok and Tumen River, Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchen people, Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Korean Confucianism, Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Korean Buddhism, Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally Buddhists faced persecution. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the Korean peninsula and saw the he ...
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Won Mi-kyung
Won Mi-kyung (; born April 24, 1960) is a South Korean actress. Won was born in Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea. She graduated from Seoul Girls' High School. Won is referred to as one of "The Troika of the 1980s" along with Lee Mi-sook, and Lee Bo-hee, all of whom dominated the screen of the period. Won's glamorous body attracted male audiences. After Won Mi-kyung won the Miss Lotte title in 1978, she started her acting career as a TV actress of TBC. Filmography *Note; the whole list is referenced. Awards References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Won, Mi-Kyung 1960 births Actors from Chuncheon Actresses from Gangwon Province, South Korea South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses Living people Best Actress Paeksang Arts Award (film) winners Best New Actress Paeksang Arts Award (film) winners Best Actress Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners Best New Actress for Grand Bell Awards winners Best Actress for Grand Bell Awards winners ...
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The Crowned Clown
''The Crowned Clown'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Se-young, and Kim Sang-kyung. A remake of the 2012 film '' Masquerade'', the series centers on the tale of a Joseon King and his doppelganger, a clown whom he puts on the throne to escape the intense power struggles afflicting the royal court. It aired from January 7 to March 4, 2019, on tvN. Synopsis The story takes place in mid- Joseon period, when upheavals and power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extremely devastating levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the King puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the throne. As the clown settles into his role, the palace is upended as the King's enemies are confounded by the imposter's creativity and his ever-expanding circle of allies, who are glad to see the “King” finally become the ruler they have always wanted. Cast Main * Yeo Jin-goo as Ha-seon, the clown / Yi Heon, the King * Lee Se-youn ...
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Splendid Politics
''Splendid Politics'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Cha Seung-won, Lee Yeon-hee, Kim Jaewon, Seo Kang-joon, Han Joo-wan and Jo Sung-ha. It aired on MBC from April 13 to September 29, 2015 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 50 episodes. The Korean title ''Hwajeong'' is a shortened version of ''Hwaryeohan Jeongchi'' (literally "Splendid Politics"). Plot Prince Gwanghae (portrayed by Cha Seung-won), son of a concubine, usurps the Joseon throne from the direct bloodline of his father, King Seonjo (portrayed by Park Yeong-gyu). After her younger brother, Grand Prince Yeongchang (portrayed by Jeon Jin-seo), is executed, Princess Jeongmyeong (portrayed by Lee Yeon-hee), 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 as Yi Hon, Prince Gwanghae ** Lee Tae-hwan as young Yi Hon * Lee Yeon-hee as Princess Jeongmyeong **Jung Chan-bi as young Princes ...
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Kim Yeo-jin
Kim Yeo-jin (; born June 24, 1972) is a South Korean actress. She 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 roles in Im Sang-soo's '' Girls' Night Out'' (1998), Lee Chang-dong's '' Peppermint Candy'' (2000), and Im Kwon-taek's '' Chi-hwa-seon'' (2002). In 2021, she played Choi Myung-hee, a corrupt and manipulative lawyer in '' Vincenzo.'' Personal life Kim Yeo-jin met her future husband, director Kim Jin-min, in 2003 on the set of ''Forever Love''. They married in February 2004. Kim is known for being actively engaged in various rallies and civic group activities, attracting public attention to controversial social and political issues, including efforts to reinstate laid-off shipbuilders at Hanjin Heavy Industries, calls to lower university tuition fees, and opposition to the Four Major Rivers Project. She often expresses her opinions on social network ...
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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 ''Jewel in the Palace'' () is a 2003 South Korean historical drama television series directed by Lee Byung-hoon. It first aired on MBC from September 15, 2003, to March 23, 2004, where it was the top program with an average viewership rati ...''. Filmography Film Television References External links * 1996 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean child actresses Actresses from Seoul {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ...
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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 people South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean child actresses ...
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The King's Face
''The King's Face'' (; Hanja: 王의 얼굴) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae, Kim Gyu-ri and Shin Sung-rok. It aired on KBS2 from November 19, 2014, to February 5, 2015, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 23 episodes. Plot Gwanghae, the child of a concubine, becomes the Crown Prince of Joseon. For the next 16 years, the illegitimate prince lives through turbulent times, enduring death threats and possible dethronement. Gwanghae has a contentious relationship with his father King Seonjo, and the two eventually become rivals in politics and love. Using physiognomy as a weapon and means to gain power, Gwanghae enlists a face-reading fortuneteller to help him become the next King. Cast * Seo In-guk as Prince Gwanghae * Jo Yoon-hee as Kim Ga-hee ** Jeon Min-seo as young Kim Ga-hee *Lee Sung-jae as King Seonjo * Kim Gyu-ri as Lady Gwi-in of the Kim clan * Shin Sung-rok as Kim Do-chi * Go Won-hee as Queen Inmok * Im ...
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Jo Yoon-hee
Jo Yoon-hee (; born October 13, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in the television dramas ''My Husband Got a Family'' (2012), ''Nine'' (2013), ''The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop'' (2016), and ''Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life'' (2019). Early life and education Jo Yoon-hee was born on October 13, 1982 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, but moved to Seoul when she was 5 years old, where she continues to reside. She has one sister who is a year older than her. She attended Sunae High School and it was as a second year student that she was scouted by an agency manager. She graduated from Dongduk Women's University with a bachelor's degree from the Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment. Career 1999–2007: Beginnings Jo was cast by an agency manager when she was in high school while at a department store. She initially worked as a fashion magazine model before making her official debut in the entertainment industry in 1999, appearing i ...
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Jeon Min-seo
Jeon Min-seo (; born 20 May 2003) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting on stage, television, or in movies. An adult who began their acting career as a child may also be called a child actor, or a "former child actor". Closely associated te ..., notably in the television dramas '' Good Job, Good Job'' and '' Prime Minister & I''. Filmography Television series Film Awards References External links * * * South Korean child actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses 2003 births Living people 21st-century South Korean actresses Place of birth missing (living people) {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ...
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Seoul Broadcasting System
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS; ) is one of the leading Television in South Korea, South Korean television and radio broadcasters. The broadcaster legally became known as SBS in March 2000, changing its corporate name from Seoul Broadcasting System (). Its flagship terrestrial television television station, station SBS TV broadcasts as Television channel, channel 6 for digital and cable. Established on 14 November 1990, SBS is the largest private broadcasting, private broadcaster in South Korea, and is owned by the Taeyoung Construction. It operates its flagship television channel which has a nationwide network of 10 regional stations, and three radio networks. SBS has provided digital terrestrial television service in the ATSC format since 2001, and T-DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) service since 2005. History After South Korea's democratic reform in 1987, the government moved to create a new commercial broadcaster in South Korea, the second after the Munhwa Broadcasti ...
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Park Sun-young (actress)
Park Sun-young (; born August 21, 1976) is a South Korean actress. Career Park is best known for her roles in the film ''Show Show Show'' (2003), and the television series ''Truth'' (also known as ''Honesty'', 2000), '' Oh Feel Young'' (2004), '' 18 vs. 29'' (2005), ''Goodbye to Sadness'' (also known as ''Farewell to Sorrow'', 2005), '' The 101st Proposal'' (2006), '' My Too Perfect Sons'' (2009), and '' Crazy Love'' (2013). In May 2021, Park signed with new agency Cube Entertainment. Personal life Park began dating diplomat Kim Il-beom after they met on a blind date in 2003. The couple married on May 29, 2010 at Shilla Hotel in Seoul. Kim has also served as interpreter for Korean presidents Lee Myung-bak, Roh Moo-hyun and Kim Dae-jung. Filmography Television series * '' The Forbidden Marriage'' (MBC, 2022) * ''Uncle'' (TV Chosun, 2021) *'' The World of the Married'' (JTBC, 2020) *'' Marry Me Now'' (KBS2, 2018) *''Super Family'' (SBS, 2017) *'' Jang Yeong-sil'' (KBS1, 2016) *' ...
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