Cha Joo-Young and Lee Hyun-Wook are cast in tvN drama series “Wongyeong.” The drama series is based on the life of Queen Wongyeong (August 6, 1365 – August 27, 1420). Cha Joo-Young will play title character Wongyeong and Lee Hyun-Wook will play her husband King Taejong. The drama series is scripted by Lee Young-Mi and directed by Kim Sang-Ho. Screenwriter Lee Young-Mi and Director Kim Sang-Ho previously worked together for 2020 tvN drama series “Money Game.”
“Wongyeong” will air sometime next year in South Korea.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Queen Wongyeong (Cha Joo-Young) was born to Min Je in the Goryeo period. She came from a prestigious family that produced numerous high level government officials over many generations. Queen Wongyeong, known as Lady Min at the time, is married to Yi Bang-Won (Lee Hyun-Wook), known as Prince Jeongan. His father is King Taejo, the founder and the first ruler of the Joseon dynasty. Yi Bang-Won wants to become the next king, but his father selects his second son Yi Bang-Gwa as his successor. Lady Min and her husband Yi Bang-Won are not happy about that. She works as a kingmaker to help Yi Bang-Won become King Taejong and they create a new regime. After Yi Bang-Won becomes the king, he acquires many concubines. Queen Wongyeong is upset with his concubines and her relationship with King Taejong deteriorates. To strengthen his authority, King Taejong moves to keep Queen Wongyeong and her family in check.
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