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The Concubine
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The Concubine

2012-06-06 · 122 min · ★ 5.8

Drama

A tragic love triangle story between Hwa-yeon, a daughter of a nobleman, her true love Kwon-yoo, a servant and the man who will be King, Prince Sung-won.

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Production details

Directors
Kim Dae-seung
Production companies
Lotte Entertainment, HwangKiSung Films, My Way Film Company
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 16,465,764

Top Cast

Cho Yeo-jeongCho Yeo-jeongHwa-yeon
Kim Dong-wookKim Dong-wookGrand Prince Seong-won
Kim Min-junKim Min-junKwon-yoo / Choong-young
Park Ji-youngPark Ji-youngKing's Mother
Cho Eun-jiCho Eun-jiGeum-ok
Lee Kyung-youngLee Kyung-youngChief Eunuch
Ahn Suk-hwanAhn Suk-hwanHwa-yeon's Father
Park Cheol-minPark Cheol-minMedicinal Eunuch
Oh Ji-hyeOh Ji-hyeLady Park
Hong Kyeong-yeonCourt Lady Kim
Hong Yeo-jinCourt Lady in Suragan
Oh Hyeon-kyeongOh Hyeon-kyeongYoon Gi-hoon
Park Choong-seonPark Choong-seonSeung Jeon-saek
Kwon Byung-gilKwon Byung-gilDoctor
Jung ChanJung ChanEx King
Lee Yong-nyeoLee Yong-nyeoOld Woman
Park Min-jungPark Min-jungQueen

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