Masquerade
15 days lost to history.
DramaHistorypoliticsroyaltybody doubleimpostorkingperiod dramahistoricalroyal courtidentity swapmasquerade17th centuryjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)
A tense historical thriller about identity and duty, where a commoner's dangerous masquerade forces him to navigate court politics and moral compromise to protect a kingdom.
Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.
Essence
Ensemble
Lee Byung-hun
King Gwang-hae / Clown Ha-sun
Ryu Seung-ryong
Chief Secretary Heo-gyun
Han Hyo-joo
Queen Joong-jun
Kim In-kwon
Warrior Do
Jang Kwang
Eunuch
Shim Eun-kyung
Court Lady Sa-wol
Park Ji-a
Lady Han
Shin Jung-keun
Lee Jeong-rang
Jeon Guk-hyang
Lady Jeong
Lee El
Lady Ahn
Kim Myung-gon
Park Chung-seo
Kyul Hwi
Public Officer
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