King and the Clown
“Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.”
DramaHistoryThriller
Set in the late 15th century during the reign of King Yeonsan, two male street clowns and tightrope walkers, Jangsaeng and Gong-gil, are part of an entertainer troupe. Their manager prostitutes the beautiful Gong-gil to rich customers, and Jangsaeng is sickened by this practice. After Gong-gil kills the manager in defense of Jangsaeng, the pair flee to Seoul, where they form a new group with three other street performers.
VIBE
A visually rich historical drama that balances the raw energy of street performance with the suffocating opulence of royal court. It's a poignant exploration of art, power, and the tragic bonds that form under duress, leaving a lingering sense of melancholy.
melancholictragicintensepoignantsombersteadyhistorical dramaperiod piececourt intriguetheatricalart vs powerlove and betrayalsocial hierarchyfreedomperformance
gamblingclownbased on play or musicalkingjesterjoseon dynasty
