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  • The Great King, Sejong (2008–2008)
  • TV Series | Drama, History
The Great King, Sejong (2008–2008)
TV Series | Drama, History

Born as the third prince, Chung Nyeong, was far from ascending the throne. His early years were turbulent as Korea faced political tensions from both within and abroad and facing abduction as a boy to make matters worse. Eventually, the ...See moreBorn as the third prince, Chung Nyeong, was far from ascending the throne. His early years were turbulent as Korea faced political tensions from both within and abroad and facing abduction as a boy to make matters worse. Eventually, the young prince finds himself living in a private residence outside of the palace and experiences the everyday life of commoners until he is a young man. Later on his ascension to the throne, Chung Nyeong (now called King Se Jong) stabilizes the newly born country and gives rise to the blooming culture of Joseon. In the process, he invents Hangul, the Korean writing system. See less
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Kim Tae-hee | Sun-ju Yoon (as Sun Joo Yoon)
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Updated Jan 5, 2008

Release date (First episode)
Jan 5, 2008 (South Korea)

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43 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Kim Sang-kyung
King Sejong the Great King Sejong the Great   See fewer
86
Lee Yoon-ji
Queen Soheon Queen Soheon   See fewer
86
Kim Yeong-cheol
King Taejong King Taejong   See fewer
86
Choi Myung Gil
Queen Won-gyeong (Sejong's mother) (as Choi Myeong-gil) Queen Won-gyeong (Sejong's mother) (as Choi Myeong-gil)   See fewer
86
Park Sang-min
Prince Yang-nyeong Prince Yang-nyeong   See fewer
86
Lee Cheon-hee
Jang Young-sil Jang Young-sil   See fewer
86
86
Lee Sung-min
Choi Man-ri Choi Man-ri   See fewer
86
Kim Sung-ryung
Hyo-bin Hyo-bin   See fewer
86
Lee Jung-hyun
Lady Kim Lady Kim   See fewer
86
Yun Se-ah
Lady Yang Hye-bin Lady Yang Hye-bin   See fewer
86
Kim Kap-su
Prime Minister Hwang-hee Prime Minister Hwang-hee   See fewer
86
Jo Sung-ha
Lee Soo (Choong-nyeong's teacher) Lee Soo (Choong-nyeong's teacher)   See fewer
86
Lee Sang-Yeob
Lee Hyang / Prince Moon-jong Lee Hyang / Prince Moon-jong   See fewer
86
Kim Byeong-chun
Jang Chil-sang (Military department's minor official) Jang Chil-sang (Military department's minor official)   See fewer
86
Jung Dong-hwan
Jo Mal-saeng Jo Mal-saeng   See fewer
86
Lee Dae-yeon
Choi Hae-san Choi Hae-san   See fewer
86
Kim Jeong-hak
Kim Moon Kim Moon   See fewer
86
Lee Won-jong
Yoon-hwa Yoon-hwa   See fewer
86
Oh Seung-yun
Emperor Yingzong Emperor Yingzong   See fewer
86
Kim Eung-soo
Min Moo-goo Min Moo-goo   See fewer
86
Min Ji
Dam-eeh Dam-eeh   See fewer
86
Choi Jong-won
Ha-ryoon Ha-ryoon   See fewer
86
Yoo Dong-kyun
Lee Bang-seok Lee Bang-seok   See fewer
86
Yoon Ki-won
Eom Ja-chi Eom Ja-chi   See fewer
86
Lee Byeong-wook
Kim Jong-seo Kim Jong-seo   See fewer
86
Moon Chun-sik
Jeon Il-ji Jeon Il-ji   See fewer
86
Jang Ki-yong
Lee Soon-mong (as Ki-yong Jang) Lee Soon-mong (as Ki-yong Jang)   See fewer
86
Park Young-ji
Park Eun Park Eun   See fewer
86
Jeon Hyeon
Lee Chun (as Hyeon Jeon) Lee Chun (as Hyeon Jeon)   See fewer
86
Ju-bong Choi
Kim Han-ro (as Choi Joo-bong) Kim Han-ro (as Choi Joo-bong)   See fewer
86
Yoon Young-joon
Prince Kyung Nyung (Hyo Bin's son) Prince Kyung Nyung (Hyo Bin's son)   See fewer
86
Lee Hyun-woo
Young Prince Choong-nyeong (later Sejong) Young Prince Choong-nyeong (later Sejong)   See fewer
5
Jung Chan-woo
Young Prince Yang Nyung Young Prince Yang Nyung   See fewer
1
Kim Tae-Young
Japanese merchant Japanese merchant   See fewer
1
Park Yong-soo
Han Yeong-ro Han Yeong-ro   See fewer
1
Kim Ha-kyun
Heo Jo (as Ha-Kyun Kim) Heo Jo (as Ha-Kyun Kim)   See fewer
Jo Jae-wan
Jang Won (as Jae-wan Jo) Jang Won (as Jae-wan Jo)   See fewer
Lee Doll-hyung
Shin Jang (as Dal-Hyeong Lee) Shin Jang (as Dal-Hyeong Lee)   See fewer
Kim Hyung-il
Min Moo Hyul (as Kim Hyung Il) Min Moo Hyul (as Kim Hyung Il)   See fewer
Kang Han-byul
Prince Anpyeong (Young) Prince Anpyeong (Young)   See fewer
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