the king's face is a South Korea drama released in 2014 rated 7.5/10 with 23 episodes. This action series has been watched by 5,704 viewers.
Key Details
| Country | |
| Genre | ActionThrillerHistoricalRomance |
| Year | 2014 |
| Episodes | 23 |
| Duration | 01:00:00 |
| Rating | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Yoon Sung Shik, Cha Young Hoon |
| Main Cast | Seo In Guk, Lee Sung Jae, Jo Yoon Hee, Shin Sung Rok, Kim Gyu Ri |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
"The King's Face" tells the story of Prince Gwang Hae, an illegitimate son of King Seon Jo, who suffers since his childhood with the indifference of his father and the constant feeling that he hadn't a place in the palace. Gwang Hae sees himself inside a constant war between his brothers since King Seon Jo didn't have any legitimate son and had to choose between his sons who would be the Crown Prince. Inside all this tension, Gwang Hae finds again an old friend, Kim Ga Hee, which who promised to marry when they were kids. The burden of the responsibility with the people and the will to fulfilling his love put Gwang Hae on a sad path of renunciation who will put everyone against him and also define the future of Joseon. (Source: Ma Ri at MyDramaList)
Critical Reception
the king's face has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,432 ratings. It is ranked #5,376 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the king's face?
the king’s face has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,432 ratings.
How many episodes does the king's face have?
the king’s face has 23 episodes, each approximately 01:00:00 long.
What genre is the king's face?
the king’s face is a Action, Thriller, Historical, Romance drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in the king's face?
The main cast of the king’s face includes Seo In Guk, Lee Sung Jae, Jo Yoon Hee, Shin Sung Rok, Kim Gyu Ri.
When was the king's face released?
the king’s face was released in 2014 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.