Hwajung

2015 · 1 season · Drama

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Drama

Fair Princess Jungmyung lives a life of the highest privilege, until her half-brother Prince Gwanghae executes the rightful crown prince and usurps the throne. Exiled from court, Jungmyung goes under disguise as a man and learns to adapt to life as a commoner — never forgetting Gwanghae's wrongdoing. But amidst rampant corruption throughout the kingdom, can Jyungmyung exact her vengeance, restore order and take back her rightful place in the palace?

Original title: 화정
Country of origin: 🇰🇷 South Korea
Year: 2015

Created by: Kim Yi-young
Channel: MBC
Studio: KIMJONGHAK PRODUCTION

Trivia & behind the scenes

Origins

The Korean title Hwajeong is a shortened version of Hwaryeohan Jeongchi, which literally means 'Splendid Politics'.

Casting

The role of Chung In-hong was originally intended for actor Nam Myung-ryul, but he was replaced by Han Myung-koo due to personal circumstances.

Casting

Actress Kim Min-seo, who played Royal Consort So-yong (Jo Yeo-jeong), joined the cast immediately after her previous drama Rosy Lovers ended.

Trivia

The series aired on MBC from April 13 to September 29, 2015, airing on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for a total of 50 episodes.

Reception

Cha Seung-won received the MBC Drama Awards 10 Star Award in 2015 for his role as Prince Gwanghae.

Reception

Kim Jae-won received the Best Actor award in the drama category at the 23rd Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards in 2015.

Themes

joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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