Joseon King's Return
A returning king disguises his identity while confronting betrayal, corruption, and a forgotten love.
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About Joseon King's Return
Lee Hwon rises from humble beginnings to become king. Disguised as a commoner, he returns to find his former fiancée, Park Hwa-jin, and make her his queen. Instead, he gets beaten by corrupt officials for speaking out. Hwa-jin humiliates and abandons him. Lee Hwon soon learns that the person who truly cared for him years ago was Park Cheong-yeon, the overlooked illegitimate daughter. As he uncovers widespread corruption, he secretly sets a trap by holding a grand banquet.
Original synopsis supplied by the catalog. May contain spoilers.Why watch Joseon King's Return?
- A disguised king investigates corruption.
- A grand banquet becomes part of a secret trap.
- Forgotten affection shapes the royal conflict.
Who is this story for?
- Viewers who enjoy historical court intrigue.
- A fit for stories about hidden identities, corruption, and lost love.
What to expect
- Disguised king
- Corrupt officials
- Court intrigue
- Secret trap
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