The Crowned Clown
| The Crowned Clown | |
|---|---|
| Original title | 왕이 된 남자 |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Masquerade by Choo Chang-min and Hwang Jo-yoon |
| Developed by | |
| Written by | Kim Seon-deok</ br>Shin Ha-eun |
| Directed by | Kim Hee-won |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Producer | |
| Production company | GT:st |
| Original release | |
| Network | tvN |
The Man Who Became King (Hangul: 왕이 된 남자; RR: Wang-yi Doen Namja) is a tvN South Korean television series scheduled to air in the first half of 2019.[1]
Synopsis
The story takes place at a time in Joseon history, when upheaval and power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extreme levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the king puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the throne.[2]
Cast
Main
- Yeo Jin-goo as Yi Heon / Ha-seon[3]
- Lee Se-young as Yoo So-woon[4]
Supporting
- Kim Sang-kyung as Yi Kyu
- Kwon Hae-hyo as Shin Chi-soo
- Jang Gwang as Eunuch Jo
- Jung Hye-young as Woon-sim
- Jang Young-nam as Queen Dowager
- Yoon Jong-suk as Jang Moo-young
- Oh Ha-nee as Ae-young
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Kap-soo
- Seo Yoon-ah as Seon Hwa-dang
- Park Si-eun as Choi Kye-hwan
- Shin Soo-yun as Dal-lae
Production
- This drama is a remake of the 2012 movie Masquerade.[5]
- First script reading took place October 8, 2018 in Sangamdong, Seoul, South Korea.[6]
References
- ^ "여진구-이세영, 영화 '광해' 리메이크작 '왕이 된 남자' 출연! 대본리딩 현장 공개 | MBC 연예 스포츠". MBC 연예 (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-11-13.
- ^ "[Orion's Daily Ramblings] 'The Crowned Clown' Showcases Meticulously Gathered Cast". HanCinema. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
- ^ "Yeo Jin Goo In Talks To Lead Drama Adaptation Of Film "Gwanghae: The Man Who Became King"". Soompi. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
- ^ "Lee Se Young In Talks To Star In Drama Remake Of "Gwanghae"". Soompi. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
- ^ "Yeo Jin Goo And Lee Se Young Confirm Casting In Drama Adaptation Of "Gwanghae"". Soompi. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
- ^ "Yeo Jin Goo, Lee Se Young, And More Gather For First Script Reading Of Upcoming Historical Drama". Soompi. Retrieved 2018-11-13.