Conspiracy in the Court
TV ShowTitle | 한성별곡 |
User score | 6 |
Release date | Jul 9, 2007 |
Release date of last episode | Jul 31, 2007 |
Genre | Drama, History, Romance |
Production country | South Korea |
Series status | Ended |
Seasons count | 1 (List of episodes) |
Episodes count | 8 |
Run time | 65 min. |
Conspiracy in the Court, is a 2007 Korean historical drama broadcast on KBS2. The mystery thriller revolves around a murder case set in Hansung, the capital of Korea during the latter years of the Joseon dynasty when the nation was experiencing a rapid influx of western influences. Featuring a band of newcomers in the leading roles, Conspiracy in the Court entails a story of four young visionary idealists and King Jeongjo, Joseon's popular 22nd monarch who fought for commoners' rights and bureaucratic reformation. Despite low ratings averaging 6.00%, it was lauded for its high standard of content and art direction.