splendid politics is a South Korea drama released in 2015 rated 7.6/10 with 50 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 3,618 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | HistoricalDramaPolitical |
| Year | 2015 |
| Episodes | 50 |
| Duration | 01:00:00 |
| Rating | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Kim Sang Ho, Choi Jung Gyu |
| Main Cast | Cha Seung Won, Lee Yun Hee, Kim Jae Won, Seo Kang Joon |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Princess Jung Myung was the only direct descendant of King Seon Jo still alive and when she was born, her birth was celebrated around the palace. She had the sweetest smile a baby could have. Queen In Mok was relieved that she had a baby girl instead of a boy. According to the seer Nam Sa Go, the baby she carried would become the true ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, a king of kings and have a princess proved the prophecy to be wrong. But the turbulent times took a heavy toll on Princess Jung Myung. Upon the death of King Seon Jo, Gwang Hae ascended the throne and his first order of business was to eliminate Prince Yeong Chang and banish Queen In Mok from the palace. Then his next target was Princess Jung Myung. When In Mok learned that her daughter’s life was in danger, she sent her into hiding. But assassins tracked Jung Myung down. Through the heroic sacrifice of her bodyguard, Jung Myung was put on a boat that sailed adrift in the sea. Meanwhile, the bodyguard and nanny set their boat ablaze and died to fool the assassins. Jung Myung witnessed her nanny and bodyguard consumed by the flames. Adrift on the boat, Jung Myung lost consciousness and was picked up by a merchant boat crossing to Dejima in Japan. She was sold as a slave. To survive in the hostile environment she hid the fact that she was a princess. She also vanquished her memories of ever being a princess so that she could focus on how to get revenge. Posing as a boy, Jung Myung worked as a laborer in the sulfur mine. But she discovered hope in the depths of her despair. It was a friendship between Ja Gyung that helped her cling to life. But she never lost her focus on returning to Joseon one day and bringing the downfall of Gwang Hae who had taken everything away from her. Then an opportunity arose. She began peddling information and secrets in the sulfur mines. Leveraging her strategic location, she followed the Joseon delegation visiting Japan back to Joseon. Finally, her dream to return to Joseon had come true… (Source: MBC)
Critical Reception
splendid politics has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.6/10 based on 842 ratings. It is ranked #4,838 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of splendid politics?
splendid politics has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 842 ratings.
How many episodes does splendid politics have?
splendid politics has 50 episodes, each approximately 01:00:00 long.
What genre is splendid politics?
splendid politics is a Historical, Drama, Political drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in splendid politics?
The main cast of splendid politics includes Cha Seung Won, Lee Yun Hee, Kim Jae Won, Seo Kang Joon.
When was splendid politics released?
splendid politics was released in 2015 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.