The King and The Clown (2005)
The King and The Clown is a historical film directed by Lee Joon Ik released in 2005. The film Lee Jun Ki plays has been shown in 11 countries and regions around the world. The superb film received 14 renowned film awards and has the largest income in Korean movie history. Lee Jun Ki's character Gong Gil in The Emperor and the Clown earned him a series of Best Newcomer Awards at prominent award ceremonies and became one of his "classic" roles.
The King and The Clown are set in the Joseon Dynasty and address the issue of same-sex love, which was a taboo relationship at the time. The film depicts conflicting and pained feelings throughout the film as it depicts the interaction between a virtuous Jangsaeng, the beautiful Gong Gil, and the cruel, greedy king Yeonsan. Lee Jun Ki has captivated viewers with every glance, smile, and gesture that oozes beauty from the soul to the character Gong Gil's appearance. Lee Jun Ki not only stood out with his genderless attractiveness, but he also left a lasting impression on the audience with his natural acting talent.
Detailed Information:
Release year: 2005
Genre: Romance
Length: 120 minutes
Directed by: Lee Joon-Ik
Actors: Lee Jun Ki, Kam Woo-Sung, Jung Jin-Young, Kang Sung-Yeon
