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Forbidden Quest
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Forbidden Quest

2006-02-23 · 142 min · ★ 5.4

Romance · Comedy

A noble, high-class scholar starts to write erotic novels in 18th century of Chosun dynasty and falls in love with a king's woman.

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Directors
Kim Dae-woo
Production companies
CJ Entertainment, Bidangil Pictures, IM Pictures
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 15,610,000

Top Cast

Han Suk-kyuHan Suk-kyuYun-seo
Kim Min-joungKim Min-joungQueen Jeong-bin
Lee Beom-sooLee Beom-sooKing Gwang-heon
Oh Dal-suOh Dal-suHwang
Kim Roi-haKim Roi-haEunuch Jo
Kim Byeong-okKim Byeong-okDeputy prime minister
Ahn Nae-sangAhn Nae-sangKing
Lee Soon-jaeLee Soon-jaeYun-seo's father
Oh Tae-kyungOh Tae-kyungJeong-seo
Woo HyeonWoo HyeonTranscriber
Kim Ki-hyeonKim Ki-hyeonWriter
Jeon Soo-hwanJeon Soo-hwanSenior
Jung In-giJung In-giColleague
Yoon Sang-hwaYoon Sang-hwaExcellency
Jin KyungJin KyungYun-seo's wife
Hong Gyo-jinEunuch
Ra Mi-ranRa Mi-ranMa'am
Park Hyuk-kwonPark Hyuk-kwonWarder
Im Hyeong-taekIm Hyeong-taekDoctor
Sim SanSim SanDealer

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