Tears of the Dragon (TV series)
| Tears of the Dragon | |
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| Also known as | Dragon's Tears |
| Genre | Historical |
| Based on | Sejong the Great King by Park Chong-hwa |
| Written by | Lee Hwan-kyung |
| Directed by | Kim Jae-hyung |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 159 |
| Release | |
| Original network | KBS1 |
| Original release | 24 November 1996 – 31 May 1998 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
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| Hanja | 龍의 눈물 |
| Revised Romanization | Yongui nunmul |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yongŭi nunmul |
Tears of the Dragon (Korean: 용의 눈물; Hanja: 龍의 눈물; RR: Yong-ui nunmul) is a South Korean historical television series. It aired on KBS1 from November 24, 1996 to May 31, 1998 for 159 episodes. The series spans from the foundation of Joseon to the reign of King Sejong.
The series is considered one of the best historical dramas in Korea, reaching a viewership rating of 49%, and it's the first Korean historical series based on historical researches on Prime Minister Jeong Do-jeon.[1]
Cast[]
- Kim Mu-saeng as Yi Seong-gye/King Taejo, first king of Joseon
- Han Young-sook as Queen Sinui, Taejo's first consort
- Kim Young-ran as Queen Sindeok, Taejo's second consort
- Tae Min-young as King Jeongjong, second king of Joseon
- Yoo Dong-geun as Yi Bang-won/King Taejong, third king of Joseon
- Choi Myung-gil as Queen Wongyeong, Taejong's queen
- Kim Hye-ri as concubine Hyo, Taejong's second consort
- Lee Min-woo as Prince Yangnyeong, Taejong's first son
- Ahn Jae-mo as Prince Chungnyeong/King Sejong, fourth king of Joseon
- Im Seo-yeon as Queen Soheon, Sejong's consort
- Kim Heung-gi as Jeong Do-jeon
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | KBS Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Yoo Dong-geun | Won |
| Top Excellence in Acting Awards, Best Actor | Kim Mu-saeng | Won | ||
| Top Excellence in Acting Awards, Best Actress | Choi Myung-gil | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Won | |||
| Best New Actress | Song Yoon-ah | Nominated | ||
| Best Young Actor | Kim Min-woo | Nominated | ||
| 1998 | 34th Baeksang Arts Award | Best TV Actor | Yoo Dong-geun | Won |
| Technical Award, Costume Department | N/A | Won |
References[]
- ^ "Jeong Do-jeon and Dragon Tears". The Dong-A Ilbo. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
External links[]
- Official website (in Korean)
- Tears of the Dragon on KBS World
Categories:
- 1996 South Korean television series debuts
- 1998 South Korean television series endings
- 1990s South Korean television series
- Korean Broadcasting System television dramas
- Korean-language television shows
- Television series set in the Joseon Dynasty
- Television series set in Goryeo
- South Korean historical television series
- Television series set in the 14th century