Since Kwanghae was born from a concubine and only appointed as Crown Prince in a desperate measure, many dissatisfied officials from Northerner faction often plotted for his assassination and dethronement for 16 years. He also often quarreled with his father, King Seonjo, especially regarding Kim Ga Hee. Both son and father will fight against each other in favor of her. However, he eventually managed to overcome the obstacles by the help of Physiognomist, Kim Do Chi and become the next king. Meanwhile, Gwiin Kim is King Seonjo’s royal concubine.
Cast: Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae
Season 1
24 episodes
1. Episode 1King Seonjo, who as a youth was told by a face reader that he will be an unfit king, faces plague and starvation in his kingdom. Thieves break into the palace library searching for the book that will prove Seonjo does not have a 'King's Face.'CC1 h 5 minNov 19, 2014
2. Episode 2Gwanghae learns more about Yoon Hae's true identity. Seonjo unsettles the city by investigating his most loyal followers and accusing them of treasonCC1 h 5 minNov 20, 2014
3. Episode 3When Ga Hee's father is arrested for treason, she turns her back to Gwanghae and decides to save her parents' life by becoming a concubine. King Seonjo's reliance on face reading overpowers his ability to judge objectively.CC1 h 5 minNov 26, 2014
4. Episode 4Kim Do Chi takes the lead over Daedong Society and changes Ga Hee's fate. Gwanghae leaves the palace and leads a low-profile life as a face reader in town.CC1 h 5 minNov 27, 2014
5. Episode 5Do Chi does not pass the exam as expected, and finds another powerful ally within the palace to help land him a government position. Gwanghae falls victim to Gwiin Kim's machinations in ensuring her son is named crown prince.CC1 h 5 minDec 4, 2014
6. Episode 6Gwanghae's investigations lead him right to Daedong Society and Ga Hee, but will he betray the woman he loves to secure his position in the palace?CC1 h 5 minDec 5, 2014
7. Episode 7King Seonjo will not give up on searching for Daedong Society, and puts a tail on Gwanghae to get more clues. Do Chi lands a position in court just as Kim Gong Ryang becomes more suspicious of him and Ga Hee.CC1 h 5 minDec 10, 2014
8. Episode 8Gwanghae makes a bet with Gong Ryang that could potentially turn the court upside down, and make Gwiin Kim's position even more precarious in court.CC1 h 5 minDec 11, 2014
9. Episode 9Gwanghae presents a plan for tax reform that has unexpected results, including putting the Queen Majesty in danger and threatening his romance with Ga Hee.CC1 h 5 minDec 17, 2014
10. Episode 10Gwanghae is restored to his status as prince, and it hardens his resolve to become the crown prince. But he must sacrifice his love and marry another woman who will help him politically.CC1 h 5 minDec 18, 2014
11. Episode 11Gwanghae survives his brother's attack with the help of Ga Hee, but it forever creates a divide between the two brothers. The Japanese who live in Seoul begin to act suspiciously, worrying Gwanghae and the king that war may be imminent.CC1 h 5 minDec 23, 2014
12. Episode 12The Japanese invasion has begun, and King Seonjo's actions at this time of crisis forces Daedong Society and Gwanghae to take action on the matter of succession.CC1 h 5 minDec 26, 2014
13. Episode 13Seonjo names Gwanghae the Crown Prince in time to leave him with the troubles of the advancing Japanese troops.CC1 h 5 minJan 1, 2015- 14. Episode 14No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minJan 7, 2015
- 15. Episode 15No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minJan 8, 2015
- 16. Episode 16No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minJan 14, 2015
- 17. Episode 17No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minJan 15, 2015
- 18. Episode 18No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minJan 21, 2015
- 19. Episode 19No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minJan 22, 2015
- 20. Episode 20No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minJan 28, 2015
- 21. Episode 21No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minJan 29, 2015
- 22. Episode 22No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minFeb 4, 2015
- 23. Episode 23No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minFeb 5, 2015
- 24. Episode 24No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 5 minFeb 11, 2015
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The King's Face
Since Kwanghae was born from a concubine and only appointed as Crown Prince in a desperate measure, many dissatisfied officials from Northerner faction often plotted for his assassination and dethronement for 16 years. He also often quarreled with his father, King Seonjo, especially regarding Kim Ga Hee. Both son and father will fight against each other in favor of her. However, he eventually managed to overcome the obstacles by the help of Physiognomist, Kim Do Chi and become the next king. Meanwhile, Gwiin Kim is King Seonjo’s royal concubine.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Yun Seong-sik
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Korean
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