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The King of Chudong Palace

1983Show1 season27 episodes

Drama
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A gripping, intricate drama series about history and politics, with standout characters.

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

This drama marks the beginning of the 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty series, covering the fall of Goryo and the founding of the Joseon Dynasty by Taejo, as well as the subsequent reigns of his sons Jeongjong and Taejong.

Feels like

  • Korean Historical Drama
  • Dynastic Saga
  • Political Intrigue
  • Family Power Struggles
  • Epic Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Educational History
  • Slow Burn Tension
  • Monarchial Ambition

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lee Byeong-hoon
Written by
Shin Bong-seung

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Facts

March 31, 1983 · June 30, 1983 · Ended

First aired
March 31, 1983
Last aired
June 30, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 27 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea

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Questions about The King of Chudong Palace

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How long does it take to watch The King of Chudong Palace?

23 h

About 23 hours: 27 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1983.

Is The King of Chudong Palace plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The King of Chudong Palace in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.