Tears of the Dragon (TV series)
Tears of the Dragon is a South Korean historical television series. It aired on KBS1 from November 24, 1996 to May 31, 1998 for 159 episodes. The series spans from the foundation of Joseon to the reign of King Sejong.
The series is considered one of the best historical dramas in Korea, reaching a viewership rating of 49%, and it's the first Korean historical series based on historical researches on Prime Minister Jeong Do-jeon.Cast
- Kim Mu-saeng as Yi Seong-gye/King Taejo, first king of Joseon
- Han Young-sook as Queen Sinui, Taejo's first consort
- Kim Young-ran as Queen Sindeok, Taejo's second consort
- Tae Min-young as King Jeongjong, second king of Joseon
- Yoo Dong-geun as Yi Bang-won/King Taejong, third king of Joseon
- Choi Myung-gil as Queen Wongyeong, Taejong's queen
- Kim Hye-ri as concubine Hyo, Taejong's second consort
- Lee Min-woo as Prince Yangnyeong, Taejong's first son
- Ahn Jae-mo as Prince Chungnyeong/King Sejong, fourth king of Joseon
- Im Seo-yeon as Queen Soheon, Sejong's consort
- Kim Heung-gi as Jeong Do-jeon
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