

I Am the King
2012-08-08 · 120 min · ★ 6.1
King Taejong of Joseon decides to name Grand Prince Chungnyeong, his third son, as the heir apparent to the throne. Pressured by the decision, Chungnyeong decides to escape the palace.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jang Kyu-sung
- Production companies
- Lotte Entertainment, Daisy Entertainment
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ju Ji-hoonGrand Prince Choong-nyung / Deok-chil
Baek Yoon-sikHwang Hee
Byun Hee-bongShin Ik-yeok
Park Young-kyuKing Tae-jong
Im Won-heeHae-goo
Kim Soo-roWarrior Hwang-goo
Lee HaneeSoo-yeon
Baek Do-binPrince Yang-nyeong
Lee Mi-doCrowned Princess
Kim So-hyunSol-bi
Im Hyung-junJang Young-sil
Yoon Kyung-hoGeun-bae
Park Kyung-manUigeumbu Ascetic
Han Yeo-woolTribute Young Woman
Woo Mi-hwaSol-bi's Mother
Lee Kwang-seRoyal PhysicianTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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