The King's Face(2014)
Overview
Since Kwanghae was born from a concubine and only appointed as Crown Prince in a desperate measure, many dissatisfied officials from Northerner faction often plotted for his assassination and dethronement for 16 years. He also often quarreled with his father, King Seonjo, especially regarding Kim Ga Hee. Both son and father will fight against each other in favor of her. However, he eventually managed to overcome the obstacles by the help of Physiognomist, Kim Do Chi and become the next king. Meanwhile, Gwiin Kim is King Seonjo’s royal concubine.
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Season 1
24 episodes • 2014
Season 1
24 episodes • 2014
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
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| 1 | Episode 1 | Nov 19, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Nov 20, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Nov 26, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Nov 27, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Dec 4, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Dec 5, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Dec 10, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Episode 8 | Dec 11, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Episode 9 | Dec 17, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Episode 10 | Dec 18, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Episode 11 | Dec 23, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Episode 12 | Dec 26, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Episode 13 | Jan 1, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Episode 14 | Jan 7, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Episode 15 | Jan 8, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Episode 16 | Jan 14, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Episode 17 | Jan 15, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Episode 18 | Jan 21, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Episode 19 | Jan 22, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Episode 20 | Jan 28, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Episode 21 | Jan 29, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Episode 22 | Feb 4, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Episode 23 | Feb 5, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 24 | Episode 24 | Feb 11, 2015 | 0.0 |
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