Series synopsis
West Palace is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on KBS2 on July 3, 1995. It ended on December 26, 1995. It stars Lee Young-ae, Kim Kyu-chul, Lee Bo-hee and Kim Sung Ok.
A drama based on a popular portrayal of the events during the time of Prince Gwanghae in early 17th Century Joseon. Queen Inmok is depicted as a virtuous lady who fell victim to palace politics and is subsequently banished to the West Palace. Her stepson, Prince Gwanghae, is bewitched by the scheming concubine Kim Gae Shi, and her ambitions and unsatiable thirst for power leads him to his downfall.
Premise
A drama based on a popular portrayal of the events during the time of Prince Gwanghae in early 17th Century Joseon. Queen Inmok is depicted as a virtuous lady who fell victim to palace politics and is subsequently banished to the West Palace. Her stepson, Prince Gwanghae, is bewitched by the scheming concubine Kim Gae Shi, and her ambitions and unsatiable thirst for power leads him to his downfall.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Young-ae as Kim Gae Shi / Gae Ttong
- Kim Kyu-chul as Prince Gwanghae
- Lee Bo-hee as Queen Inmok
- Kim Sung Ok as King Seonjo
- Han In-soo as Kim Jae Nam
- Sun Dong-hyuk as Choi Myeong-gil
- Kim Min-hee
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 52 | July 3, 1995 | December 26, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 3, 1995 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 4, 1995 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 10, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KBS2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 3, 1995 |
| Last aired | December 26, 1995 |
| Runtime | 46 minutes |
| Status | ended |