Name: The King's Face
Genre: Historical, Melodrama, Costume & Period
Released: 2014-11-19
Rating: 8.9
Cast: Seo In Guk, Kim Kyu Ri, Shin Sung Rok, Jo Yoon Hee, Lee Sung Jae

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 is a South Korean actor who was born on August 26, 1963, in Seoul, South Korea. He began acting in earnest in the 1990s, and starred in films such as “I Will Survive” in 1993. He transitioned into drama titles in the early 2000s, and appeared in the series “Garden of Eve” (2003), following up with the movies “Marathon” (2005), “A Bittersweet Life” (2005), and “Love Me Not” (2006). More recently, he starred in the dramas “Happiness” (2021) and “Big Mouth” (2022).

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

Baek Jae Jin

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

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

Won Duk Hyun

Park Joon Mok

Yoon Seong Sik

KBS02

In sixteenth-century Joseon, illegitimate and scorned Prince Gwang Hae (Seo In Guk) faces a perilous path to the throne. His father, King Seon Jo (Lee Sung Jae), consumed by paranoia and the prophecy of a usurper, seeks the ultimate face reader to identify the true successor. Gwang Hae, however, possesses a secret weapon: his own burgeoning talent for reading faces, a skill he must hone in the shadows. As political intrigue, deadly conspiracies, and a captivating love triangle unfold, Gwang Hae must navigate treacherous court politics, outwit ruthless adversaries, and decipher the very faces of power to claim his rightful place and protect those he loves. This drama was inspired by true events.

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