The King of Tears, Lee Bangwon

Thu 23:25, Fri 23:35 | Re-run : Fri-Sat 05:05, Sun 14:25 (Seoul, UTC+9)
Program Info.
The historical-drama masterpiece, "The King of Tears, Lee Bangwon," is back after 5 years; it follows Joseon's history from the defeat of Goryeo, the founding of Joseon, and finally, the period of peace.
Genre : Drama Series
Premiere on KBS WORLD : 202201
Runtime : 60
The historical-drama masterpiece, "The King of Tears, Lee Bangwon," is back after 5 years; it follows Joseon's history from the defeat of Goryeo, the founding of Joseon, and finally, the period of peace.
Characters
  • LEE BANG-WON / cast. Joo Sang-wook
    Lee Bangwon was the fifth son of Lee Seonggye and the most beloved child.
    After passing the state examination at the age of 17, he played the role of dealing with intellectual aristocrats on behalf of Lee Seonggye’s family with a military background. After Lee Seonggye retreated from Wihwa-do Island and ignited a coup, he played the key role in establishing the new dynasty, Joseon. However, Lee Bangwon disobeys Lee Seonggye’s will in the process and is pushed out of power. To regain power and become a king, Bangwon kills his own brothers and drives his father out of power. He suffers from guilt seeing his brothers cry and beg for their lives, and his father’s face full of anger. However, nothing could stop him from becoming a king and creating a country for the people.
    Lee Bangwon was the fifth son of Lee Seonggye and the most beloved child.
    After passing the state examination at the age of 17, he played the role of dealing with intellectual aristocrats on behalf of Lee Seonggye’s family with a military background. After Lee Seonggye retreated from Wihwa-do Island and ignited a coup, he played the key role in establishing the new dynasty, Joseon. However, Lee Bangwon disobeys Lee Seonggye’s will in the process and is pushed out of power. To regain power and become a king, Bangwon kills his own brothers and drives his father out of power. He suffers from guilt seeing his brothers cry and beg for their lives, and his father’s face full of anger. However, nothing could stop him from becoming a king and creating a country for the people.
  • LEE SEONG-GYE / cast. Kim Young-chul
    In late Goryeo, he started a coup, but Lee Seonggye gradually becomes disillusioned with political play and becomes weary. With even his son Lee Bangwon disobeying his will and removing opposing forces, Lee Seonggye becomes the first king of Joseon. After becoming king, Lee Seonggye made Bangseok, Bangwon’s half-brother into a crown prince and excluded Lee Bangwon from the political scene. However, Bangwon does not give up and kills more people, stirring up a rebellion. To prevent further sacrifice, Lee Seonggye clenches his teeth and surrenders to Bangwon, but his anger toward Bangwon grows bigger…
    In late Goryeo, he started a coup, but Lee Seonggye gradually becomes disillusioned with political play and becomes weary. With even his son Lee Bangwon disobeying his will and removing opposing forces, Lee Seonggye becomes the first king of Joseon. After becoming king, Lee Seonggye made Bangseok, Bangwon’s half-brother into a crown prince and excluded Lee Bangwon from the political scene. However, Bangwon does not give up and kills more people, stirring up a rebellion. To prevent further sacrifice, Lee Seonggye clenches his teeth and surrenders to Bangwon, but his anger toward Bangwon grows bigger…
  • QUEEN WONG-YEONG OF THE MIN CLAN / cast. Park Jin-hee
    After being freed from giving birth after having three sons, Min demonstrates her latent political power and raises Lee Bangwon, who had been pushed out of power as his wife. After Lee Bangwon successfully becomes a king, she tries to participate in state affairs as a queen. However, Lee Bangwon blocks her from doing so by drawing the line, and even makes royal mistresses in order to suppress the power of his consort’s clan. Min and her four brothers growingly become dissatisfied with Lee Bangwon. A situation where yesterday’s comrades have become today’s enemy! How will their fight unfold?
    After being freed from giving birth after having three sons, Min demonstrates her latent political power and raises Lee Bangwon, who had been pushed out of power as his wife. After Lee Bangwon successfully becomes a king, she tries to participate in state affairs as a queen. However, Lee Bangwon blocks her from doing so by drawing the line, and even makes royal mistresses in order to suppress the power of his consort’s clan. Min and her four brothers growingly become dissatisfied with Lee Bangwon. A situation where yesterday’s comrades have become today’s enemy! How will their fight unfold?
  • QUEEN SIN-DEOK OF THE KANG CLAN / cast. Ye Ji-won
    After Lee Seonggye becomes king and she becomes the first queen of Joseon, she changes her attitude in an instant. She manipulates Lee Seonggye, exerts pressure on the ministers, strives to make her own son, Bangseok a crown prince, and ensures that Lee Bangwon is thoroughly excluded.
    After Lee Seonggye becomes king and she becomes the first queen of Joseon, she changes her attitude in an instant. She manipulates Lee Seonggye, exerts pressure on the ministers, strives to make her own son, Bangseok a crown prince, and ensures that Lee Bangwon is thoroughly excluded.