Series synopsis
The King's Face, also known as 왕의 얼굴 is a South Korean drama history television series that premiered on KBS2 on November 19, 2014. It ended on February 11, 2015. It stars Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae and Shin Sung-rok.
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. Mea ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Seo In-guk as Prince Gwanghae
- Jo Yoon-hee as Kim Ga-hee
- Lee Sung-jae as King Seonjo
- Shin Sung-rok as Kim Do-chi
- Ahn Suk-hwan as Yi San-hae
- Im Ji-eun as Queen Uiin
- Kim Gyu-ri as Gwi-in Kim
- Go Won-hee as Queen Inmok
Supporting cast
- Kim Hee-jung as Seo Jabin
- Song Young-gyu as Nurhaci
- Yoo Jun as Young King Seon Jo
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | November 19, 2014 | February 11, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 King Seonjo, who as a youth was told by a face reader that he will be an unfit king, faces plague and starvation in his kingdom. Thieves break into the palace library searching for the book that will prove Seonjo does not have a 'King's Face.' |
November 19, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Gwanghae learns more about Yoon Hae's true identity. Seonjo unsettles the city by investigating his most loyal followers and accusing them of treason |
November 20, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 When Ga Hee's father is arrested for treason, she turns her back to Gwanghae and decides to save her parents' life by becoming a concubine. King Seonjo's reliance on face reading overpowers his ability to judge objectively. |
November 26, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KBS2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 19, 2014 |
| Last aired | February 11, 2015 |
| Runtime | 65 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Thursday at 21:55:00 |