Behead the King
Mar 16, 2017 | IMDB 5.7
116 min Watch NowDrama
Seongjong who history remembers, earns a reputation for appreciating the motto 'making the people feel comfortable and putting political affairs right'. He is known as the king who led his country in the most peaceful and steady way during the Joseon times. However, was Seongjong really a wise king? Seongjong was enthroned by Queen Jeong-hee, Queen In-soo, Han Myeong-hoi and his supporters. The 13-year-old king made 73 of his supporters his retainers! Numerous noblemen were happy that he became king. However, some of his people had to cry blood because he became the king. "Is this country run by phantoms like you My Lord?" Seongjong, the puppet who dreamt of a reign of peace, wishes to behead the king who dominates the people!
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
The Fortress
Prince Yeonsan
The Eunuch
Crimson Moon
The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
Behind The Shadows
Seong Chun-hyang
Sword In The Moon
Joseon Chefs
Painted Fire
The Singer
The King of Fighters
The Servant
The Showdown
Noryang: Deadly Sea
Untold Scandal
Nobleman Ryu's Wedding
The Last Empress
The Diary of King Yonsan
SIMILAR MOVIES
The Fortress
IMDB 6.7 | Oct , 2017
Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.Prince Yeonsan
IMDB 8.2 | Dec , 1961
A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed and executed Queen Yun.The Eunuch
IMDB 9 | Dec , 1968
A nobleman sends his daughter to the king as a concubine in order to gain personal power and favors from the monarch. Her lover follows her into the palace disguised as a eunuch. They continue to meet in secret until discovered and sentenced to death.Crimson Moon
IMDB 0 | Aug , 2015
Crown Prince Sado spirals down due to his own insanity and his father King Yeongjo's complex.The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
IMDB 0 | Apr , 1962
Movie despicting the life and accomplishments of Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin.The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
IMDB 0 | Oct , 1971
A famous general who defeated Japanese invaders with the world's first iron ship, 'Turtle battleship' during Chosun dynasty, was intrigued against by many villainous retainers. Even when he was reduced to a much lower rank, he served in the war worrying about the nation's wellbeing. This film depicts General Lee Sun-Shin who is probably the most famous general in Korean history, based on his 'Wartime Diary.'Behind The Shadows
IMDB 6 | Nov , 2023
In Joseon-era Korea, three childhood friends face forbidden feelings as Yoon Ho falls for someone he can't confess to—testing love, loyalty, and tradition.Seong Chun-hyang
IMDB 7.3 | Jan , 1961
Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry him. But Lee leaves for Seoul with his father who's an aristocrat, and the new governor, Byeon Hakdo, covets Chun-hyang because she is the most beautiful girl in town. When Chun-hyang rejects his order to serve him at night, Governor Byeon sends her to jail. In the mean time, Lee passes the state exam and becomes a special undercover agent of the king. He comes back to where Chun-hyang lives to save her and punishes Governor ByeonSword In The Moon
IMDB 5.3 | Jul , 2003
Kingdom of Joseon, ancient Korea. A usurper has conquered the throne. His ministers are being systematically eliminated by a mysterious assassin. An arrogant master swordsman is in charge of putting an end to the carnage.Joseon Chefs
IMDB 4 | Dec , 2023
Aimless after failing in several public tenders, a young man ends up meeting the best chef in the region and falls in love with the world of cuisine that he shows him.Painted Fire
IMDB 7.1 | May , 2002
In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.The Singer
IMDB 6.3 | Jul , 2020
In the era of corruption, Hak-gyu sings songs and tells stories on the street with his band. One day, Hak-gyu's wife Gan-nan is kidnapped by gangsters and his daughter Cheong loses her eyesight after the incident. He decides to travel in search of his missing wife and learns that corrupted noblemen are behind the mob.The King of Fighters
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2019
There was Goo Ma-jeok before there was Kim Doo-han. Goo Ma-jeok had the strongest power in all of Joseon. He was the boss of Umigwan and a legendary man from the streets of Jongno. A new 'Age of Wild Men' begins.The Servant
IMDB 5.9 | Jun , 2010
A servant falls in love with a girl whom his master also desires. Although the girl loves the servant, she also longs to improve her station in life.The Showdown
IMDB 6.6 | Feb , 2011
In the 11th year of Kwang Hae-gun, Jo-seon soldiers go to war with China after an invasion. In the middle of Manchu, three people who have barely survived are being cornered by the Chinese forces, and begin a bloody battle not with their enemies but with their friends.Noryang: Deadly Sea
IMDB 6.3 | Dec , 2023
The Imjin War reaches its seventh year in December of 1598. Admiral Yi Sun-shin learns that the Wa invaders in Joseon are preparing for a swift withdrawal following the deathbed orders of their leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Determined to destroy the enemy once and for all, Admiral Yi leads an allied fleet of Joseon and Ming ships to mount a blockade and annihilate the Wa army. However, once Ming commander Chen Lin is bribed into lifting the blockade, Wa lord Shimazu Yoshihiro and his Satsuma army sail to the Wa army's rescue at Noryang Strait.Untold Scandal
IMDB 6.5 | Oct , 2003
In late 1700s Korea, Lady Cho challenges the playboy Lord Jo-won into seducing and sleeping with her husband's coming young, virgin concubine. Lady Cho agrees to sleep with him if he succeeds.Nobleman Ryu's Wedding
IMDB 6 | May , 2021
Ryu Ho-sun and Choi Hwa-jin are set to have arranged marriage, but she disappears during their wedding. Choi Ki Wan pretends and dresses up as a woman.The Last Empress
IMDB 0 | Aug , 1966
Queen Yun reigned with King Sunjong since she was just 13 years old. She hid the royal seals needed to complete an agreement between Korea and Japan which would lead to Korea's annexation. However, her patriotic display wins her many enemies.The Diary of King Yonsan
IMDB 0 | Feb , 1988
A historical drama about the life of Prince Yeonsan of Joseon,.