the crowned clown is a South Korea drama released in 2019 rated 8.4/10 with 16 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 26,321 viewers.
Key Details
| Country | |
| Genre | HistoricalRomanceMelodramaPolitical |
| Year | 2019 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Duration | 01:20:00 |
| Rating | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Kim Hee Won |
| Main Cast | Yeo Jin Goo, Lee Se Young, Kim Sang Kyung |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Joseon is in a state of disorder due to uprisings and a power struggle surrounding King Lee Hun. To avoid assassination, a clown named Ha Sun is brought to the palace to take the place of King Lee Hun. Ha Sun looks almost identical to King Lee Hun. When Ha Sun was a child, his parents died during an epidemic. Ha Sun almost died from starvation around that time, but he was saved by a group of clowns. Ha Sun grew up with the clowns and became one of them. During their performance, Ha Sun would play King Lee Hun due to their similar physical appearance. Now, Ha Sun is nervous that someone in the palace will find out he is not the real king. He falls for beautiful Queen Yoo So Woon. (Source: AsianWiki, HanCinema) ~~ Remake of "Masquerade" (2012), which in turn is inspired by "The Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain.
Critical Reception
the crowned clown has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.4/10 based on 9,508 ratings. It is ranked #686 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the crowned clown?
the crowned clown has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 9,508 ratings.
How many episodes does the crowned clown have?
the crowned clown has 16 episodes, each approximately 01:20:00 long.
What genre is the crowned clown?
the crowned clown is a Historical, Romance, Melodrama, Political drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in the crowned clown?
The main cast of the crowned clown includes Yeo Jin Goo, Lee Se Young, Kim Sang Kyung.
When was the crowned clown released?
the crowned clown was released in 2019 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.