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Eyes of Dawn

During the Japanese control of Korea during WWII and before, they used Korea women as prostitutes for their Military Officers and Korean men as grunt soldiers to fight in the trenches during the war with the USA.

MBC Bests Theater

까치 며느리

몽실언니

Daewongun

The Daewongun of the title refers to Heungseon Daewongun, or Yi Ha Eung, a descendent of King Yeongjo and regent to King Gojong. This episode details the years spanning from the reign of King Cheoljong to the Empire under Gojong and Empress Myeongseong, and finally the fall of the dynasty.

배반의 장미

천사의 선택

The 2nd Republic

Pa Mun

The tenth episode of 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty covers the late 18th to early 19th Centuries, from the reign of King Jeongjo to Sunjo, focusing on the Confucian scholars of the period and the first Korean Catholics.

The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong

The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong, or Hanjungnok, was written by Lady Hyegyeong and recounted her ill-fated life first as Crown Princess, consort of Prince Sado, then his widow when he was executed, and later the mother of King Jeongjo.

그것은 우리도 모른다

Queen Inhyeon

The eigth installment of 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty covers the reign of King Sukjong in the late 17th-early 18th Centuries.

Love and Ambition

Set from postwar of the Korean's war to the present (1980s). The story revolves around two brothers, Tae-jun and Tae-su, from the country of Chuncheon, struggling in poverty and family often verbally argue. After the death of their father, Tae-jun (the eldest son) pursues further on his education and earns a merit to law school, whereas Tae-su (the youngest) hides out escaping the crime he assaulted back at home. However, Tae-jun is romantically in love with his first love, Mi-ja, who becomes a movie star, debating about her career and their pending marriage. Love and Ambition is an intriguing intense tale circling into romance and obsession.

Namhan Mountain Castle

The seventh of the 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty series deals with the reigns of Injo, Hyojong and Hyeonjong in the 17th Century. The period in which Injo ruled was marked by General Yi Gwal's rebellion, the two invasions by the Manchu, and subsequent breakdown of the economy. His successors, Hyojong and Hyeonjong, spent most of their time on the throne attempting to restore the kingdom.

The Hoechun Gate

The sixth episode of 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty covers the period of Prince Gwanghae's reign in the early 17th Century, in particular the contention for the throne when Queen Inmok gave birth to Prince Yeongchang, threatening Prince Gwanghae's succession.

The Imjin War

The fifth episode of the 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty series depicts the history of the Imjin War, also known as the Seven Year War, where the newly unified Japan was led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and invaded Korea twice, from 1592 to 1598. The fighting in this extended period includes the famous naval battles under Admiral Lee Soon Shin.

The Wind Orchid

The fourth episode of 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty covers the first half of the 16th Century, from the reign of Jungjong to Myeongjong.

Love and Truth

Hyo Seon and Min Seon are two sisters who are struggling to find the money to go to university. Their mother reveals a startling birth secret to Min Seon on her deathbed, who then takes advantage of it to better her life at the expense of her sister. How will this deceit affect both their lives?

The Ume Tree in the Midst of the Snow

The third episode of 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty deals with the period of history spanning from the reign of King Munjong, the first son of Sejong, to the chaos of Yeonsangun's rule.

Tree With Deep Roots

The second installment in the 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty series covers the first half of the 15th Century, during the reign of King Sejong.