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Check Out A New Banner, Two Posters And A Full Trailer For THE KING'S WRATH

Following a teaser released back in January, we now have a new trailer for director Lee Jae Kyu‘s new saeguk drama, The King’s Wrath, featuring actor Hyun Bin in his first film role after finishing his mandated tour in the military in late 2012. Bin stars as an eighteenth century ruler caught at the center of an internal conspiracy to kill him following the death of his father, and the further political upheaval and turmoil that ensues.

Several posters and pictures are floating around the internet as we speak, but we also have a few new posters to check out in addition to the official trailer which you can catch a glimpse of below, courtesy of HanCinema. The King’s Wrath bows domestically on April 30, 2014.

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King Jeongjo (1752-1800) was the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty. Nicknamed the “King of Misfortune,” he witnessed the death of his father Crown Prince Sado, who was executed by a royal decree ordered by his grandfather, then-King Yeongjo, and was subsequently caught in the midst of fierce party strife between the Noron and Soron factions during his reign.

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His Majesty Takes Aim In The New Teaser For THE KING'S WRATH

A new teaser and several character posters have now gone viral for the upcoming film, The King’s Wrath. Directed by Lee Jae Kyu, the new period action drama stars actor Hyun Bin fresh from his return from conscription after volunteering in 2011 and reportedly into his first “sageuk” role, namely based on that of real-life King Jeong-jo, an 18th century Joseon Dynasty ruler who faces assassination attempts and political turmoil at every turn.

The film also stars Jung Jae-Young, Cho Jung-Seok, Han Ji-Min, Cho Jae-Hyun, Park Sung-Woong, Kim Sung-Ryoung and Jung Eun-Chae, and bows in South Korea this May. Stay tuned for a release date and more trailer news.

SYNOPSIS:

The film centers around King Jeong-jo, also known as Korea’s ‘King of Misfortune’ who witnessed the death of his father under the hands of his paternal grandfather. Caught between political factions vying for control of the region, he would never forget the circumstances surrounding the death of his father and those that influenced his grandfather’s decision.

H/T: Filmsmash

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