The Great King, Sejong

The Great King, Sejong (2008)

EndedScripted showDrama, History

The Great King, Sejong is about the life of the fourth king of the Choson Dynasty, King Sejong. He is best remembered for creating the native Korean alphabet, Hangul.

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Scheduleevery Saturday, Sunday at 21:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E86Episode 86Nov 16, 2008
S01E85Episode 85Nov 15, 2008
S01E84Episode 84Nov 9, 2008
S01E83Episode 83Nov 8, 2008
S01E82Episode 82Oct 12, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Great King, Sejong premiere?

The Great King, Sejong premiered on January 5, 2008.

What is the genre of The Great King, Sejong?

The Great King, Sejong is a historical drama series.

Who played the lead role of Sejong the Great in the series?

Kim Sang-kyung played the lead role of Sejong the Great in The Great King, Sejong.

What is the plot of The Great King, Sejong?

The Great King, Sejong depicts the life of King Sejong, the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and his struggle to create the Korean alphabet.

Who directed The Great King, Sejong?

Kim Yeong-jo directed The Great King, Sejong.

How many episodes are there in The Great King, Sejong?

There are 86 episodes in The Great King, Sejong.

Who is King Sejong's chief opposition in the series?

King Sejong's chief opposition in the series is the conservative nobles who oppose his reforms.

What is the significance of the Korean alphabet in the series?

The creation of the Korean alphabet is significant in the series as it symbolizes the sovereignty of the Korean people.

Who is credited with creating the Korean alphabet in The Great King, Sejong?

King Sejong is credited with creating the Korean alphabet in The Great King, Sejong.

What is the name of Sejong's wife in the series?

Queen Soheon is the name of Sejong's wife in The Great King, Sejong.

How does King Sejong handle the conservative opposition in the series?

King Sejong handles the conservative opposition in the series by relying on his intelligence and ability to outmaneuver them politically.

What is the running time of each episode of The Great King, Sejong?

Each episode of The Great King, Sejong has a running time of approximately 60 minutes.

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Also known as

  • Dae-hwang Saejong (Korea, Republic of)
  • 대왕 세종 (Korea, Republic of)
  • The Great King Sejong (Korea, Republic of)

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