

The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won
2021-12-11 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.0
A work that sheds new light on the figure of Lee Bang-won, a leader who took the lead in the founding of the nation.
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- Creators
- Lee Jeong-woo
- Production companies
- Monster Union
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Joo Sang-wookLee Bang-won
Kim Yeong-cheolLee Seong-gye
Park Jin-heeQueen Min
Ye Ji-wonQueen Kang
Lee Kwang-giJeong Do-jeon
Ye Su-jeongQueen Han
Kim Myung-sooLee Bang-gwa
Hong Kyung-inLee Bang-ui
Nam Myung-ryeolLee Saek
Tae Hang-hoLee Hwa-sang
Jeong Tae-wooLee Sook-beon
Kim Min-kiPrince Chung Nyeong / King Sejong
Sun Dong-hyukLee Ji-ran
Choi Jong-hwanJung Mong-ju
Lee Tae-riPrince Yang Nyeong
Theo JangLee Je
Shin Seo-wooPrince Hyo Ryeong / Yi Bo [Child]
Im Byeong-giByun An Yeol
Rho Sang-boMin Mu JilTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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