Splendid Politics

Splendid Politics

Promotional poster
Also known as Hwajung
Hwajung, Princess of Light
Genre Historical period drama
Political
Romance
Written by Kim Yi-young
Directed by Kim Sang-ho
Choi Jung-kyu
Starring Cha Seung-won
Lee Yeon-hee
Kim Jae-won
Seo Kang-joon
Han Joo-wan
Jo Sung-ha
Composer(s) Kim Hyeon-jong
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 50
Production
Executive producer(s) Son Ki-won
Producer(s) Lee Chang-sub
Yoo Hyeon-jong
Park Bo-kyung
Editor(s) Hwang Geum-bong
Location(s) Korea
Cinematography Kim Jong-jin
Lee Tae-hee
Running time 70 minutes
Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 (KST)
Production company(s) Kim Jong-hak Productions
Release
Original network Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Picture format 1080i
Audio format Dolby Digital 2.0
Original release April 13, 2015 (2015-04-13) – September 29, 2015 (2015-09-29)
Chronology
Preceded by Shine or Go Crazy
Followed by Glamorous Temptation
External links
Website

Splendid Politics (Hangul: 화정; hanja: 華政; RR: Hwajeong) is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Cha Seung-won, Lee Yeon-hee, Kim Jae-won, Seo Kang-joon, Han Joo-wan and Jo Sung-ha.[1][2] It aired on MBC from April 13 to September 29, 2015 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 50 episodes.

The Korean title Hwajeong is a shortened version of Hwaryeohan Jeongchi (literally "Splendid Politics").

Plot

Prince Gwanghae, son of a concubine, usurps the Joseon throne from his father King Seonjo's direct bloodline. Gwanghae executes the favored legitimate son, and exiles his half-sister Princess Jeongmyeong. Banished from the palace, Jeongmyeong lives as a commoner disguised as a man while plotting her revenge.

Cast

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2015
8th Korea Drama Awards
Grand Prize (Daesang) Cha Seung-won Nominated
Excellence Award, Actor Seo Kang-joon Nominated
Hot Star Award Seo Kang-joon Won
4th APAN Star Awards
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Cha Seung-won Nominated

References

  1. Kwon, Ji-youn (7 April 2015). "Gwanghaegun returns in factional drama". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  2. Doo, Rumy (8 April 2015). "Fact, fiction mingle in Splendid Politics". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  3. Sung, So-young (31 January 2015). "Cha stars as prince in drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  4. Kim, Yeon-ji (26 March 2015). "Cha Seung-won has to act hungry for power". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  5. Han, Ji-hee; Choi, Veronica (25 March 2015). "Hwajung Lee Yeon-hee confesses she is huge fan of Cha Seung-won!". Get It K. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  6. 인터뷰 <화정> 서강준, "첫 사극이라 욕심 많아, 멜로 기대 중". enews (in Korean). iMBC.com. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-31.

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