The King's Face

The King's Face is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2014. It stars Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae, Kim Gyu-ri, and Shin Sung-rok. It aired on KBS2 from November 19, 2014 to February 5, 2015 at 21:55 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Seo In-guk was named Best New Actor at the KBS Drama Awards.

Seo In-guk plays Prince Gwanghae in this film. Gwanghae, the child of a concubine, ascends to the throne of Joseon. For the next 16 years, the illegitimate prince must deal with death threats and the possibility of dethronement. Gwanghae has a strained relationship with his father, King Seonjo, and the two eventually become political and romantic rivals. Gwanghae enlists the help of a face-reading fortuneteller to help him become the next King, using physiognomy as a weapon and means of gaining power.

Detailed information:
Directed by: Yoon Sung-sik, Cha Young-hoon
Starring: Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae, Kim Gyu-ri, Shin Sung-rok
Release date: November 19, 2014