Splendid Politics

Splendid Politics

Promotional poster
Also known as
  • Hwajung
  • Hwajung, Princess of Light
Genre
Written by Kim Yi-young
Directed by
  • Kim Sang-ho
  • Choi Jung-kyu
Starring
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
Cinematography
  • Kim Jong-jin
  • Lee Tae-hee
Editor(s) Hwang Geum-bong
Running time 70 minutes
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 (2015-04-13) – 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 (April 7, 2015). "Gwanghaegun returns in factional drama". The Korea Times. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ Doo, Rumy (April 8, 2015). "Fact, fiction mingle in Splendid Politics". The Korea Herald. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ Sung, So-young (January 31, 2015). "Cha stars as prince in drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ Kim, Yeon-ji (March 26, 2015). "Cha Seung-won has to act hungry for power". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  5. ↑ Han, Ji-hee; Choi, Veronica (March 25, 2015). "Hwajung Lee Yeon-hee confesses she is huge fan of Cha Seung-won!". Get It K. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  6. ↑ 인터뷰 <화정> 서강준, "첫 사극이라 욕심 많아, 멜로 기대 중". enews (in Korean). iMBC.com. March 30, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
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