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Portrait of a Beauty
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Portrait of a Beauty

2008-11-13 · 108 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Romance

Yun-jeong, a skilled painter, disguises herself as a man in court to continue her family's legacy. Circumstances become difficult when her relationship with Kang-mu draws jealousy from the others.

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Directors
Jeon Yun-su
Production companies
CJ Entertainment, Iroom Pictures, Yedang Entertainment, Sponge
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim Gyu-riKim Gyu-riShin Yun-bok
Kim Young-hoKim Young-hoKim Hong-do
Kim Nam-gilKim Nam-gilKang-mu
Choo Ja-hyunChoo Ja-hyunSeol-hwa
Han Myung-gooJeong-jo
Park Ji-ilPark Ji-ilSin Han-pyeong
Kwon Byung-gilKwon Byung-gilKim Geo-sang
Choi Gyu-hwanChoi Gyu-hwanArtist Choi
Yeo Ho-minArtist Shim
Hwang Chan-wooHwang Chan-wooArtist Heo
Kim Seung-hunArtist Hong
Kang SanChild Yun-bok
Lee Ra-hyeYoon-jeong
Moon Yong-cheolJang Won-ro
Jeon Kuk-hwanJeon Kuk-hwanDang Sang-kwan
Park Bong-seonKang Se-hwang
Ra Mi-ranRa Mi-ranOfficial's Wife 2nd Level
Kim Yo-ahOfficial's Wife 3rd Level
Hwang Yeon-heeOfficial's Wife 4th Level
Lee Sang-yongStreet Writer 1

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