Lee Byunghun's historical film "Masquerade" will hit North America theaters in September
"15 days lost to history: Masquerade."
Lee Byunghun's latest Korean historical film "Masquerade" is scheduled to hit North American theaters this coming September! Written by the Hwang Joyoon, the co-writer of the popular Korean movie "Old Boy," "Masquerade" stars "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" Lee Byunghun.
The popular Korean actor plays not just one, but TWO roles in the historical film as the tragic King Gwanghae and a commoner who resembles the king, Haseon.
"Masquerade" tells the story of Haeson, who finds himself in situation in which he must impersonate King Gwanghae after the King collapse from a mysterious poison. Haeson must save the country from chaos, while under the threat of assassins looking to kill the King.
Actor Ryu Seungryong and actress Han Hyojoo play the supportive role as the King's counselor Heokyun and the Queen respectively.
This film is one of the most highly anticipated historical drama films of the year, as it is the first of its kind to portray the controversial figure, King Gwanghae. His untold story is revealed in the film. "Masquerade" also covers the true premise of the 15 days that are missing from the Annals of the Chosun Dynasty.
CJ Entertainment will bring "Masquerade" to theaters on September 21st! Koreaboo will report on which theaters it will be shown in as soon as they are revealed, so stay tune!
“One must not record that which he wishes to hide.”
-February 28, 1616
The tyrant of the century, or the tragic monarch?
History remembers one king with two faces.
Gwang-hae was the fifteenth king of the Chosun dynasty.
Though the threat of assassination and conspiracy made him a tyrant,
Secret history indicates that out of the fifteen years of rule,
Gwanghae was a good and wise king for fifteen days.
He ensured the safety of the palace’s most lowly servants
And lamented the fate of the kingdom’s slaves and concubines.
Rather than protect his throne, he worried for the people’s livelihood.
He was the King that the people of Chosun had always dreamt of.
But on February 28, 1616
Gwanghae left the following entry in his journal:
“One must not record that which he wishes to hide.”
…
And 15 days from the Annals of the Chosun Dynasty disappeared forever.
Source: CJ Entertainment
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