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King Maker: The Change of Destiny
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King Maker: The Change of Destiny

2020-05-17 · 60 min / episode · ★ 4.1

Drama · War & Politics

In the late 19th century, the Joseon Dynasty is in peril because the Kim Family abuses power. The king's power has already weakened, and the people are suffering famine and hardship. Choi Chon-joong is Joseon's best fortune teller and physiognomist, who lost people he loves to Kim Family. He swore to overthrow the Kims and reform the country. He read the hunger to power in Lee Ha-eung, a humble-looking member of the royal family, and decides to help him to set his son on the throne. Meanwhile, the Kims also find the heir to the throne, using Bong-ryun's special gift. Bong-ryun, the daughter of the current king, has the power of psychometry. While the royals and powerful politicians are making and breaking alliances to get ahold of the thrones, Chon-joong focuses on kingmaking that can bring Chosun a new era.

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Creators
Lee Byung-joo
Production companies
Victory Contents, HIGROUND
Countries
South Korea
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Park Si-hooPark Si-hooChoi Cheon-joong
Ko Sung-heeKo Sung-heeHwang Bong-ryeon
Sung HyukSung HyukChae In-gyoo
Jun Kwang-ryulJun Kwang-ryulLee Ha-eung
Park Jung-yeonPark Jung-yeonEmpress Myung Sung
Yoon A-jungYoon A-jungNa-hab
Kim Seung-suKim Seung-suKim Byeong-woon
Han Dong-kyuHan Dong-kyuJin Sang
Shin Dong-hoonShin Dong-hoonCham Goon
Kim Seo-haKim Seo-ha하가

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