historical / romance

Splendid Politics

Drama, suspense and intrigue are on full display in this historical drama that follows the violent and brutal overthrow of the King, the rise of the son of a concubine, Prince Gwanghae (Cha Seung-won) to the throne and the merciless exile of his sister, Princess Jeongmyeong (Lee Yeon-hee). 

While in exile, she plots to overthrow the King by enlisting the help of others. 

Also Known As: Hwajung, Hwajung, Princess of Light
Directed by: Kim Sang-ho, Choi Jung-kyu
Written by: Kim Yi-young
Starring: Cha Seung-won, Lee Tae-hwan, Lee Yeon-hee, Jung Chan-bi, Heo Jung-eun, Kim Jaewon, Seo Kang-joon, Han Joo-wan, Jo Sung-ha
Extended Cast: Shin Eun-jung, Kim Min-seo, Jeon Jin-seo, Choi Jong-hwan, Jang Seung-jo, Kim Gyu-sun, Park Yeong-gyu, Kim Yeo-jin, Jung Woong-in, Um Hyo-sup, Kang Moon-young, Kim Chang-wan, Han Myung-koo, Lee Sung-min, Nam Da-reum, Kim Seung-wook, Yoo Seung-mok, Park Won-sang, Kim Kwang-kyu, Kwak Dong-yeon, Jo Jae-ryong, Lee Seung-hyung, Hwang Young-hee, Baek Su-ryeon, Lee Jae-gu, Kim Ki-bang, Kim Kyu-chul, Kang Shin-il, Hyun Seung-min
Original network: Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Original release: 13 April 2015 – 29 September 2015
No. of episodes: 50
Running Time: 70 minutes
Executive producer(s): Son Ki-won
Producer(s): Lee Chang-sub, Yoo Hyeon-jong, Park Bo-kyung
Production Company(s): Kim Jong-hak Production
Source: MBC