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The King's Face

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: November 19, 2014
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 24
  • Networks: KBS2
  • Genres: Drama, History
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The King's Face(2014)

TMDB Rating: 5.7 (14 votes)

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 Poster

Season 1

24 episodes • 2014

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Episode 1Nov 19, 20140.0
2Episode 2Nov 20, 20140.0
3Episode 3Nov 26, 20140.0
4Episode 4Nov 27, 20140.0
5Episode 5Dec 4, 20140.0
6Episode 6Dec 5, 20140.0
7Episode 7Dec 10, 20140.0
8Episode 8Dec 11, 20140.0
9Episode 9Dec 17, 20140.0
10Episode 10Dec 18, 20140.0
11Episode 11Dec 23, 20140.0
12Episode 12Dec 26, 20140.0
13Episode 13Jan 1, 20150.0
14Episode 14Jan 7, 20150.0
15Episode 15Jan 8, 20150.0
16Episode 16Jan 14, 20150.0
17Episode 17Jan 15, 20150.0
18Episode 18Jan 21, 20150.0
19Episode 19Jan 22, 20150.0
20Episode 20Jan 28, 20150.0
21Episode 21Jan 29, 20150.0
22Episode 22Feb 4, 20150.0
23Episode 23Feb 5, 20150.0
24Episode 24Feb 11, 20150.0

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