King Sejong the Great (TV series)

King Sejong the Great
Also known as The Great King Sejong
Starring Kim Sang-kyung
Yoon Se-ah
Lee Jung-hyun
Lee Yoon-ji
Country of origin South Korea
No. of episodes 86
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time Saturdays and Sundays 21:30 (KST)
Release
Original network KBS1
KBS2
Original release January 5 – December 7, 2008
Chronology
Preceded by Dae Jo Yeong
Followed by Empress Cheonchu
External links
Website

King Sejong the Great (Hangul: 대왕 세종; hanja: 大王世宗; RR: Daewang Sejong; MR: Taewang Sejong) is a 2008 South Korean historical television series depicting the life of the fourth king of Joseon, Sejong the Great (played by Kim Sang-kyung). Considered one of the greatest kings in Korean history, Sejong created Hangul, the Korean alphabet. The series aired on Korean Broadcasting System from January 5 to December 7, 2008 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:30 for 86 episodes. Episodes 1 to 26 aired on KBS1, and episodes 27 to 86 aired on KBS2.[1]

Plot

Born as the third prince, Chungnyeong, 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, Chungyeong (now called King Sejong) stabilizes the newly born country and gives rise to the blooming culture of Joseon. In the process he invents Hangul, the Korean writing system.[1]

Cast

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2008
2nd Korea Drama Awards
 Excellence Award, Actor Kim Sang-kyung Nominated
KBS Drama Awards
 Top Excellence Award, Actor Kim Sang-kyung Nominated
Top Excellence Award, Actress Choi Myung-gil Nominated
Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Lee Won-jong Won
Park Sang-min Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama Lee Yoon-ji Won
Best Supporting Actress Kim Sung-ryung Nominated
Best New Actor Lee Chun-hee Nominated
Best New Actress Oh Yeon-seo Nominated
Best Young Actor Lee Hyun-woo Won
Best Young Actress Yeo Min-joo Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 Kwon, Mee-yoo (1 January 2008). "Epic Dramas Continues to Boom This Year". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  2. ↑ "Lee Jeong-hyeon returns to television in seven years". Broasia via Hancinema. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 2013-02-22.

External links

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