The King and the Clown
Set in the late 15th century during the reign of King Yeonsan, two male street clowns and tightrope walkers, Jangsaeng and Gong-gil, are part of an entertainer troupe. Their manager prostitutes the beautiful Gong-gil to rich customers, and Jangsaeng is sickened by this practice. After Gong-gil kills the manager in defense of Jangsaeng, the pair flee to Seoul, where they form a new group with three other street performers.
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Cast: Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jung Jin-young, Kang Sung-yeon, Yoo Hai-jin, Jang Hang-seon
Studio: Cineworld, Cinema Service, Eagle Pictures
Keyword : gambling, clown, based on play or musical, king, jester, joseon dynasty (1392–1910), boys' love (bl)
