The Diary of King Yonsan

The Diary of King Yonsan

The Diary of King Yonsan

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The Diary of King Yonsan

1988

1h 58m

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A historical drama about the life of Prince Yeonsan of Joseon,.

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11 members

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유인촌

Yeonsan

유인촌

Acting

김진아

Jang Nok-su

김진아

Acting

Kwon Jae-hee

Deposed Queen Shin

Kwon Jae-hee

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김인문

Kim Ja-won

김인문

Acting

마흥식

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김영애

Unknown Role

김영애

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반효정

Queen Jeonghyeon

반효정

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한은진

Unknown Role

한은진

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윤양하

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이석구

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이석구

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김길호

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