Series synopsis
The Crowned Clown, also known as 왕이 된 남자 is a South Korean drama action & adventure television series that premiered on tvN on January 7, 2019. It ended on March 4, 2019. It was created by Kim Hee-won. It stars Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Se-young, Kim Sang-kyung and Jeong Hye-young.
The story takes place at a time in Joseon history, when upheaval and power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extreme levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the king puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the throne.
Premise
The story takes place at a time in Joseon history, when upheaval and power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extreme levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the king puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the throne.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yeo Jin-goo as Clown Ha-seon / King Yi-heon
- Lee Se-young as Yoo So-Woon
- Kim Sang-kyung as Lee Kyu
- Jeong Hye-young as Woon-Sim
- Jang Kwang as Eunuch Jo
- Kwon Hae-hyo as Shin Chi-Soo
- Jang Young-nam as King's mother
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Kab-Soo
Supporting cast
- Lee Mu-saeng as Prince Jinpyung
- Min Ji-a as Court Lady Kim
- Yun Jong-seok as Jang Moo-Young
- Oh Ha-ni as Ae-Young
- Choi Kyu-jin as Shin Yi-Kyeom
- Jong-Seok Yun as Jang Moo Young
- Seo Yoon Ah as Sun Hwa Dang
- Shin Soo-yeon as Dal Lae
- Kim Soo-jin as Court Lady Park
- Ahn Eun-jin as Hu Gung
- Kwon Eun-bin as Court Lady
Guest cast
- Sieun as Choi Kye Hwan
- Hong Seo-jun as Minister of Justice
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | January 7, 2019 | March 4, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Monkey’s Hair Anxious about the traitors out there and haunted by the ghost of the brother he killed, Heon can never sleep in peace. He desperately asks the Chief Royal Secretary, Lee Kyu, to find a way to eliminate his fears. Like what the Monkey’s hair does in “Journey to the West”, a doppelganger of Heon appears before his eyes |
January 7, 2019 |
| 2 |
For the Ways to Survive in the Palace As soon as Heon sees Ha Seon, he leaves the palace right away. Eunuch Cho and Lee Kyu try to train Ha Seon to perform a perfect double of the King. Ha Seon gradually realizes that he is needed in the palace to die instead of the king. To frightened Ha Seon, Kyu advises the ways to survive in the palace. |
January 8, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Hunt Ha Seon returns to the palace to find the way to take his revenge on Shin Yi Gyum and those who give him power. Meanwhile, those who are after the King push ahead with the hunt to use this as a chance to kill the King. Lee Kyu and Eunuch Cho are worried that Ha Seon might get caught that he’s a disguise. |
January 14, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2019 |
| Last aired | March 4, 2019 |
| Runtime | 85 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 21:30:00 |