What Is the Time Period of Mr Sunshine?
Korean historical drama Mr Sunshine (tvN 2018) reflects the huge political and cultural upheavals that were going on in the country at the time.
Read MoreKorean historical drama Mr Sunshine (tvN 2018) reflects the huge political and cultural upheavals that were going on in the country at the time.
Read MoreThere were FIVE grand palaces by the end of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). So where did the kings live throughout the period? And what are the related historical dramas?
Read MoreThis third post covers Korean historical dramas from the 17th century. From Chuno and Horse Doctor to Mr Sunshine.
Read MoreThere were 27 Joseon kings. What is the meaning of their titles Jo and Jong?
Read MoreKing Yeongjo was the longest reigning monarch in the Joseon period (r.1724 -1776) but his rise to the throne was controversial.
Read MoreTHE SETTING The story begins in the 7th year of King Sukjong’s reign. During his reign there were some serious
Read MoreIn this second post on Joseon kings in historical drama we start with the tyrannical Yeonsangun who appears in the first episodes of Jewel in the Palace.
Read MoreDuring his reign King Seonjo (1567-1608) had two Queens, 9 official concubines, and lots of children. But we only see
Read MoreThe court of King Seonjo (1567-1608) and his government of squabbling factions provides the main setting for the story of
Read MoreWow, the Queen Munjeong in Mandate of Heaven is BRUTAL. Talk about an Ice Queen. And there is no end
Read MoreIn this post I find out more about the reign of King Jungjong and the historical events that are dramatised in Jewel in the Palace
Read MoreIt’s a rocky start to the Joseon period with nine kings in just over 100 years! And THREE of them
Read MoreFrom warriors, bookworms, and ladies men, to tyrants, usurpers, and cowards. In this guide to the kings of Joseon find
Read Moreupdated Aug 2018 The tomb of King Sejong the Great (Yoengneung) is in Yeoju, about an hour away from Seoul
Read MoreAdd to the growing list of Korean historical dramas and Joseon Kings
Read MoreWe often see Joseon ambassadors in Korean sageuk dramas going off to pay their respects to the Ming dynasty. (For
Read MoreThis post was inspired by a question I was asked about where we can find portraits of the Joseon kings. And in particular, King Sukjong and his concubine Suk-bin (Dong Yi).
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