Seo In Guk is a popular South Korean singer and actor. Born on October 23, 1987, he dreamed of becoming a singer at a young age but suffered from bulimia after repeatedly being told to lose weight when he began auditioning for entertainment agencies. Seo In Guk’s breakthrough came in 2009 when he won the first season of the talent reality show “Superstar K.” After making his acting debut in the 2012 drama “Love Rain,” Seo In Guk shot to fame with his leading role in “Answer Me, 1997” (2012) and went on to star in the hit dramas “Master’s Sun” (2013), “King of High School” (2014), “The King’s Face” (2014), “I Remember You” (2015), “Squad 38” (2016) and “Shopping King Louie” (2016).

Seo In Guk

Kim Gyu Ri is a South Korean actress who was born on August 16, 1979, Anyang, South Korea. She studied at Dongduk Women's University, where she majored in Broadcasting and Entertainment. She made her acting debut in the late 1990s, appearing in the horror film “Memento Mori” in 1999. That same year she also made her TV drama series debut in “School,” playing the role of Park Na Ri. She has since gone on to appear in a number of hit movies, such as “Shotgun Love” (2011) and “Revivre” (2014).

Kim Kyu Ri

Shin Sung Rok is a South Korean actor. Born on November 23, 1982, he made his acting debut in television in 2002 but found it difficult to find roles. He switched to musical theater in 2004 and is now considered one of Korea’s top musical theater stars, drawing audiences from all over Asia. Shin Sung Rok has since found mainstream fame with his roles in the television dramas “My Love From the Star” (2013), “Trot Lovers” (2014), “Liar Game” (2014), “The King’s Face” (2014), “On the Road to the Airport” (2016) and “Return” (2018).

Shin Sung Rok

Jo Yoon Hee is a popular South Korean actress. Born on October 13, 1982, she made her acting debut in the 2002 television series “Orange.” She has since appeared in many popular films and television dramas, including “Golden Fish” (2010) (which garnered her a Best New Actress award), “Lie to Me” (2011), “My Husband Got a Family” (2012), “Nine: 9 Times Time Travel” (2013), “Scandal: A Shocking and Wrongful Incident” (2013), “The King’s Face” (2014), “Pied Piper” (2016) and “Laurel Tree Tailors” (2016-2017).

Jo Yoon Hee

Lee Sung Jae is a South Korean actor. Born on August 23, 1970, he made his acting debut in the 1995 television drama “The Love of Two Women.” He has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “A Wife’s Credentials” (2012), “Gu Family Book” (2013), “The Suspicious Housekeeper” (2013), “The King’s Face” (2014), “Warm and Cozy” (2015) and “Mirror of the Witch” (2016).

Lee Sung Jae

Lim Ji Kyu

Song Young Kyu

Yoon Song Ah is a South Korean actress who was born on May 20, 1986. She made her entertainment industry debut in the 2005 variety show “SBS English Magic.” She has since gone on to appear in a number of hit movies, including the historical title “The King’s Face” in 2014 and “No Mercy” in 2019. She has also appeared in drama series releases, including the romantic melodrama “Because This Is My First Life” (2019).

Yoon Song Ah

Yoo Jun, born Hong Tae Ui, is a South Korean actor and model. He was born on April 15, 2000, in Gimpo, South Korea, and made his acting debut in 2012. Since then, he has appeared in a number of films and television dramas, including “That Winter, The Wind Blows” (2013), “Cunning Single Lady” (2014), “Second to Last Love” (2016), and “Color Rush” (2020).

Yoo Jun

Lee Ki Young

Go In Bum is a South Korean actor who was born on October 5, 1959, in Busan, South Korea. He graduated from the Department of Performing Arts at Dongseo University and went on to study at the Graduate School of Arts and Culture at Busan National University. He made his acting debut in 2001 and has since gone on to appear in scores of South Korean dramas and films, including the movies “Miryang” (2007) and “Golden Slumber” (2018), as well as the drama series titles “Monster” (2016) and “Kkondae Intern” (2020).

Go In Bum

Choi Chul Ho

Song Min Hyung is a South Korean actor who was born on March 2, 1954. He graduated from Dongguk University’s Seoul Campus, where he majored in Film and Drama. He rose to prominence in the mid-2000s, appearing in season 1 of “Ugly Young-A” in 2007. He has since gone on to appear in smash-hit drama series titles such as “Flower of the Queen” (2015), as well as the more recent “Fatal Promise” and “Mr. Queen” (2020).

Song Min Hyung

Lee Byung Joon is a South Korean actor. He was born in Busan on January 27, 1964 and made his acting debut in 1985. Active in theater, film, and television dramas, he has taken on countless roles over the years, including those in “Secret Garden” (2010), “Bridal Mask” (2012), “I Am Not a Robot” (2017), and “Level Up” (2019).

Lee Byung Joon

Kim Hee Jung is a South Korean actress. She was born on April 16, 1992, in Busan, South Korea, and made her acting debut in 2000. Since then, she has appeared in a number of films and television dramas, including “The King’s Face” (2014), “Who Are You” (2015), “The Rebel” (2017), “Return” (2018), “Touch Your Heart” (2019), and “River Where the Moon Rises” (2021).

Kim Hee Jung (1992)

Im Ji Eun

Oh Eun Ho

Lee Soon Jae is a South Korean actor who was born on November 16, 1934. He was born in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong Province, in what is now North Korea. He studied at Seoul National University, graduating with a BA degree in Philosophy. He began acting in 1953 and has been active in the South Korean movie and drama series sectors ever since. Just a few of his many drama highlights include “Immortal Admiral Yi Sun Sin” in 2004, “Unstoppable High Kick!” (2007), “Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit” (2014), and the more recent series “Legal High” (2019).

Lee Soon Jae

Joo Jin Mo is a Korean actor born in Seoul on February 26, 1958. He attended Korea University, and debuted in the 1996 movie “Farewell My Darling.” He then went on to star in movies such as “The Big Swindle” (2004) and “Romance Town” (2011). He made his first notable drama appearance in “Resurrection” (2005), which he followed up the next year with “Goodbye Solo.” More recently, he has appeared in “Partners for Justice 2” (2019) and “Watcher” (2019).

Joo Jin Mo (1958)

Ahn Suk Hwan is an award-winning South Korean actor. He was born on November 1, 1959 in Paju, South Korea, and made his acting debut in 1986. Starting out in the theater, he took his first film and television roles in the mid-90s and has been active in both film, television, and the theater, ever since. His works include, “My Girl” (2005), “Boys Over Flowers” (2009), “Rooftop Prince” (2012), “Bridal Mask” (2012), “Scandal” (2013), “Falling for Innocence” (2015), and “Clean with Passion for Now” (2018).

Ahn Suk Hwan

Yi San Hae

Park Joo Hyung

Kim Yul

Baek Jae Jin

Won Duk Hyun

Park Joon Mok

KBS, KOCOWA

The King’s Face is a story about Gwang Hae, the child of a concubine who becomes the crown prince of Joseon during politically unstable time. For the next 16 years, the illegitimate prince lives through turbulent times, enduring death threats and possible dethronement. As a son of a concubine, claiming the title of a crown prince was not an easy task. However, as time passes, he finds himself facing a series of neverending challenges, always having to overcome one after another. Gwang Hae has a contentious relationship with his father King Seonjo, and the two eventually become rivals in politics and love. There are opponents plotting against him from within and outside the palace. By studying physiognomy and using it to his advantage, he fights a lonely battle to protect his throne. The drama stars Seo In Guk, Jo Yoon Hee, Lee Sung Jae, and Shin Seong Rok.

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