The Crowned Clown

TV SERIES 2019 1 SEASON

Overview

The story takes place at a time in Joseon history, when upheaval and power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extreme levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the king puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the throne.

This production, originally released in 2019, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.2 across its 1 season.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama and Action & Adventure.
• Produced in South Korea.
• Original Language: Korean.

Starring Cast

Yeo Jin-goo

Clown Ha-seon / King Yi-heon

Lee Se-young

Yoo So-Woon

Kim Sang-kyung

Lee Kyu

Jeong Hye-young

Woon-Sim

Jang Kwang

Eunuch Jo

Kwon Hae-hyo

Shin Chi-Soo

Jang Young-nam

King's mother

Yoon Kyung-ho

Kab-Soo

Seasons

Season 1

16 Episodes • Aired 2019-01-07

Joseon is in a state of disorder due to uprisings and a power struggle surrounding King Yi Heon. To avoid assassination, a clown named Ha Sun is brought to the palace to take the place of King Yi Heon. Ha Sun looks almost identical to King Lee Hun.