The King's Case Note
King by day, detective by night.
AdventureActionComedydetectiveconspiracy16th centuryjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)ancient koreabased on webcomic or webtoon
A witty historical detective romp where a clever king and his chronicler uncover conspiracy, balancing intrigue and humor across a richly detailed Joseon setting.
A clever king of Joseon and his brilliant chronicler hunt for the truth behind a crime that threatens the throne and the stability of the country.
Essence
Ensemble
Lee Sun-kyun
King Yejong of Joseon
Ahn Jae-hong
Yoon Yi-seo
Kim Hie-won
Nam Geon-hee
Kyung Soo-jin
Seon-hwa
Jung Hae-in
Heuk-woon
Ju Jin-mo
Jik Je-hak
Jang Young-nam
Soo-bin
Kim Hong-pa
Prime Minister
Kim Eung-soo
First Vice-Premier
Jo Young-jin
Second Vice-Premier
Park Jeong-min
Crown prince
Seong Byeong-suk
Queen Dowager
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