King Sejong the Great (TV series)
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n Historical Drama airing on KBS, following after Dae Jo Yeong (TV series)
long epic 134 episodes.
of the Joseon Dynasty
of Korea, King Sejong
who is considered the greatest king in Korean history for creating Hangul
, the Korean alphabet and having many skilled followers such as Jang Yeong-sil
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South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n Historical Drama airing on KBS, following after Dae Jo Yeong (TV series)
Dae Jo Yeong (TV series)
Dae Joyeong is a historical drama aired on KBS1.The Korean drama Dae Jo-yeong is about the life of Dae Jo-yeong, also known as the founder of the kingdom of Balhae.-Early:...
long epic 134 episodes.
Plot
This drama is about the life of the fourth kingSejong the Great of Joseon
Sejong the Great was the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. During his regency, he reinforced Korean Confucian policies and executed major legal amendments . He also used the creation of Hangul and the advancement of technology to expand his territory...
of the Joseon Dynasty
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
of Korea, King Sejong
Sejong the Great of Joseon
Sejong the Great was the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. During his regency, he reinforced Korean Confucian policies and executed major legal amendments . He also used the creation of Hangul and the advancement of technology to expand his territory...
who is considered the greatest king in Korean history for creating Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
, the Korean alphabet and having many skilled followers such as Jang Yeong-sil
Jang Yeong-sil
Jang Yeong-sil was a prominent Korean scientist and astronomer during the Joseon Dynasty . Although Jang was...
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Cast
- Kim Sang-kyung as King Sejong the GreatSejong the Great of JoseonSejong the Great was the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. During his regency, he reinforced Korean Confucian policies and executed major legal amendments . He also used the creation of Hangul and the advancement of technology to expand his territory...
- Lee Yoon JiLee Yoon Ji-Life and career:Lee attended Jin Myung Girls' High School and Chung-Ang University. She graduated in 2010 with a diploma in Theater and Film. Lee's first appearance was in Korean sitcom "Nonstop 4" in 2003. Since then, she has averaged one to two dramas per year. In 2006, Lee appeared in the...
as Queen Soheon - Kim Yeong-cheolKim Yeong-cheolKim Yeong-cheol is a South Korean actor. One of his earliest appearances was in White Smile . Other notable film roles include playing an underworld boss in A Bittersweet Life .-Television:-Film:...
as King Taejong, Sejong's father - Choi Myeong-gil as Queen Wongyeong, Sejong's mother
- Lee Chun-hee as Jang Yeong-silJang Yeong-silJang Yeong-sil was a prominent Korean scientist and astronomer during the Joseon Dynasty . Although Jang was...
- Yoon Se-ah as Lady Hyobin
- Lee Jung-hyunLee Jung-hyunLee Jung Hyun is a Korean pop singer and actress. She is mostly known as "The Techno Warrior" or "The Techno Queen", but due to other singers who sang techno songs later in the future, she had to change her title to "The Queen of Transformation"...
as Lady Sinbi - Park Sang-min as Crown Prince Yangnyeong
- Kim Kap-suKim Kap-suKim Kap-soo is a South Korean actor. His acting debut was in 1977. Kim is a high profile actor in his age bracket and has had a long career as an actor on the stage, in television dramas and film. He is well respected in Korea for his acting ability and is a sought after lecturer...
as Prime Minister Hwang HuiHwang HuiHwang Hui was Goryeo dynasty and Joseon Dynastys Politician. prime minister of the Joseon Dynasty.- Biography :...