Dae Wang Sejong
Dae Wang Sejong brings the life of the fourth king of Chosun to the small screen. Directed by Kim Sung-keun (Thank you, my life – 2006) and written by Yoon Sun-ju (Hwang Jin Yi – 2006), this drama will focus on how King Sejong acceded to the throne, stabilized the newly born country and gave rise to the blooming culture of Chosun.
Born as the third prince, Chung nyeong, he was far from ascending the throne. This drama shows the young Chung nyeong living in a private residence outside of the palace and experiencing the everyday life of commoners. Later he takes the throne and invents Hangul, the Korean alphabet.
Known for his role as Gungye in King Taejo Wang Geon (2000), Kim Young-cheol plays King Taejong, the third king and father of Sejong, while Choi Myoung-gil, who already played the same role in another KBS epic drama Tears of the Dragon (1996), will play his wife, Queen Wongyeong.
Queen Soheon, the first spouse of Sejong, is played by Lee Yun-ji and concubine Kim will be played by Lee Jung-hyun.
“We will demonstrate different characters from traditional legitimate queen and concubine relationships. We will be good friends and supportive of each other even after I receive the Royal favor,” said Lee Jung-hyun.
Genius scientist of the time, Jang Yeong-sil is played by model-turned-actor Lee Chun-hee.
