Late Joseon Kings and Historical Drama (1649-1910)
This third post covers Korean historical dramas from the 17th century. From Chuno and Horse Doctor to Mr Sunshine.
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Why do the Korean Joseon kings have the title JO or JONG?
There were 27 Joseon kings. What is the meaning of their titles Jo and Jong?
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Mid Joseon Kings in Historical Drama (1494-1649)
In 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.
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Early Joseon Kings and Historical Drama (1392-1494)
It’s a rocky start to the Joseon period with nine kings in just over 100 years! And THREE of them
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Searching for original portraits of the Joseon Kings
This 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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The Ultimate Guide to the Kings of Joseon
From warriors, bookworms, and ladies men, to tyrants, usurpers, and cowards. In this guide to the kings of Joseon find
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How did people address each other in the Joseon period? 10 must-know titles in sageuk drama
I’ve been watching the historical drama The Flower in Prison (MBC) and loving it. (review coming soon) So I started
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How did people tell the time in the Joseon period? Shibiji
In the film Forbidden Dream, we can see famous scientist Jang Yeong-sil building a water clock. But to tell the
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Where is the tomb of the infamous Joseon king, Yeonsangun?
The tomb of Yeonsangun (r.1494-1506), the most infamous king of the Joseon period, is modest and low key. His father King
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What can we learn about Joseon society through the paintings of Shin Yun Bok?
I have just finished reading the book 조선의 미인을 사랑한 신윤복 (Shin Yun Bok the painter who loved Joseon Beauties)
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Korean nobility titles and ways to address others in Joseon
In this post, I’ll look at 10 essential Korean nobility titles and ways to address others that appear in Joseon dramas. Rank, age, and gender can all play a part
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Joseon tombs in Gangnam, Seoul
The modern buildings in Gangnam encroach on the Royal Tombs of the Joseon world. But for me, the juxtaposition of old and
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Comprehensive List of the Kings in Korean historical Dramas
Add to the growing list of Korean historical dramas and Joseon Kings
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Jeonju – Home of King Taejo. The first King of Joseon’s Portrait Shrine
updated Aug 2018 Jeonju 전주 is the home of King Taejo, the first king of Joseon. Jeonju has lots of history
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Was there really a Court Lady Investigation Bureau in the Joseon Palace?
In episode 12 of the historical drama Dong Yi enters the 궁관 kung-gwan (court) and joins the Court lady Investigation
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Dong Yi, Court Lady Rankings, part 2
The concubines and court ladies in the Joseon palace were collectively called the ne-myeong-bu (내명부 內命婦) but they were divided into two groups:
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The Ranks of Concubines in the Joseon Period
There was a strict hierarchy in the Joseon court for men and women. All the ladies at court answer to the Queen who is followed in rank by the concubines and then the court ladies. In this post I’ll look specifically at the ranks of the concubines.
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What were the social classes in the Joseon period?
Social classes in the Joseon period were pretty strict as we can see in any historical drama. So in this
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