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Behead the King
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Behead the King

2017-03-16 · 116 min · ★ 5.7

Drama

Seongjong who history remembers, earns a reputation for appreciating the motto 'making the people feel comfortable and putting political affairs right'. He is known as the king who led his country in the most peaceful and steady way during the Joseon times. However, was Seongjong really a wise king? Seongjong was enthroned by Queen Jeong-hee, Queen In-soo, Han Myeong-hoi and his supporters. The 13-year-old king made 73 of his supporters his retainers! Numerous noblemen were happy that he became king. However, some of his people had to cry blood because he became the king. "Is this country run by phantoms like you My Lord?" Seongjong, the puppet who dreamt of a reign of peace, wishes to behead the king who dominates the people!

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Directors
Kim Jae-soo
Production companies
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Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kang YoonKang YoonYi Hyeol
Kang Yeon-jungKang Yeon-jungBi Seol
Choo Suk-youngChoo Suk-youngGrand Prince Wolsan
AnitaQueen Insoo
Park Choong-seonPark Choong-seonSan-seong
Park Hee-jinPark Hee-jinCha-hyang
Kim Hak-cheolKim Hak-cheol
Lee Young-beomLee Young-beom
Hwang Dong-hui
Lee Do-gukLee Do-guk
Park Hyun-jiMi-sil

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