Overview
Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.
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Setting
Set in Seoul
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Music
Music by Mowg
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Hwang Jo-yoonScreenplay
- Original title
- 광해, 왕이 된 남자
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 13, 2012
- Original language
- Korean
- Countries
- South Korea
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Cast
Lee Byung-hunKing Gwang-hae / Clown Ha-sun
Ryu Seung-ryongChief Secretary Heo-gyun
Han Hyo-jooQueen Joong-jun
Kim In-kwonWarrior Do
Jang KwangEunuch
Shim Eun-kyungCourt Lady Sa-wol
Park Ji-aLady Han
Shin Jung-keunLee Jeong-rang
Jeon Guk-hyangLady Jeong
ELLady Ahn
Kim Myung-gonPark Chung-seo
Kyul HwiPublic Officer
Lee Yang-heeMinister of Land
Lee Bong-ryeonRoyal Kitchen Court Lady- Lee Ran-heeRoyal Kitchen Court Lady
Shin Un-seopNobleman
Joo Young-hoPublic Officer
Yang Joon-moKim Joo-seo
Moon Chang-gilPrime Minister
Kwon Eun-sooGwang-hae's Towel Court Lady
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