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I Am the King
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I Am the King

2012-08-08 · 120 min · ★ 6.1

History · Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Jang Kyu-sung
Production companies
Lotte Entertainment, Daisy Entertainment
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ju Ji-hoonJu Ji-hoonGrand Prince Choong-nyung / Deok-chil
Baek Yoon-sikBaek Yoon-sikHwang Hee
Byun Hee-bongByun Hee-bongShin Ik-yeok
Park Young-kyuPark Young-kyuKing Tae-jong
Im Won-heeIm Won-heeHae-goo
Kim Soo-roKim Soo-roWarrior Hwang-goo
Lee HaneeLee HaneeSoo-yeon
Baek Do-binBaek Do-binPrince Yang-nyeong
Lee Mi-doLee Mi-doCrowned Princess
Kim So-hyunKim So-hyunSol-bi
Im Hyung-junIm Hyung-junJang Young-sil
Yoon Kyung-hoYoon Kyung-hoGeun-bae
Park Kyung-manPark Kyung-manUigeumbu Ascetic
Han Yeo-woolHan Yeo-woolTribute Young Woman
Lee Dong-jinWarehouse Servant
Woo Mi-hwaWoo Mi-hwaSol-bi's Mother
Son Gwang-ikOrnament Merchant
Ha Jung-hoonConstable
Choi Gwang-deokUigeumbu Judge
Lee Kwang-seLee Kwang-seRoyal Physician

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