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King Maker: The Change of Destiny( 2020)

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Overview

In the late 19th century, the Joseon Dynasty is in peril because the Kim Family abuses power. The king's power has already weakened, and the people are suffering famine and hardship. Choi Chon-joong is Joseon's best fortune teller and physiognomist, who lost people he loves to Kim Family. He swore to overthrow the Kims and reform the country. He read the hunger to power in Lee Ha-eung, a humble-looking member of the royal family, and decides to help him to set his son on the throne. Meanwhile, the Kims also find the heir to the throne, using Bong-ryun's special gift. Bong-ryun, the daughter of the current king, has the power of psychometry. While the royals and powerful politicians are making and breaking alliances to get ahold of the thrones, Chon-joong focuses on kingmaking that can bring Chosun a new era.

  1. Lee Byung-Joo

    Creator

Series Cast

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    Park Si-hoo

    Choi Cheon-joong

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    Ko Sung-hee

    Hwang Bong-ryeon

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    Sung Hyuk

    Chae In-gyoo

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    Jun Kwang-ryul

    Lee Ha-eung

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    Park Jung-yeon

    Empress Myung Sung

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    Yoon A-jung

    Na-hab

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    Kim Seung-su

    Kim Byeong-woon

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    Han Dong-kyu

    Jin Sang

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    Shin Dong-hoon

    Cham Goon

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Season 1

2020 | 21 Episodes

Using extraordinary skills, a face-reading nobleman and a fortune-telling princess try to seat a virtuous prince on the throne to save a corrupt Joseon.

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A review by ParkMin

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Written by ParkMin on Fri Jan 05 2024
This set up was just terrible— unconvincing, cartoonish, and downright ridiculous. And don't even get me started on that plot armor, it's like they thought they could get away with it. That love triangle was a mess. The guy was just plain revolting, but the real issue was how the writer tried to force us to feel sorry for him. If you're gonna have a crappy love triangle, just stick with it! Another bad habit the drama had was how often they leaned into cheesy drama tricks, killing the narrative and any potential right off the bat. One more thing to mention, I don't know how it's possible but th...

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Facts

Status

Ended

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Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • flashback
  • unrequited love
  • premonition
  • fate
  • power struggle
  • joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
  • physiognomist
  • special power