King Sejong the Great 2008
What is King Sejong the Great?
King Sejong the Great is a television series first released in 2008. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 86
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 5, 2008
- Last aired
- Nov 16, 2008
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- KBS1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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King Sejong the Great is a television series first released in 2008. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A political drama detailing King Sejong's efforts to improve the Joseon Dynasty through cultural innovation.”
- focuses on the creation of Hangul
- explores Joseon Dynasty governance
- features complex political maneuvering
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on intellectual and cultural achievements.
The series contains political themes and historical drama content suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 86 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Jan 5, 2008
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 6, 2008
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 12, 2008
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 13, 2008
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 19, 2008
- E6 Episode 6 Jan 20, 2008
- E7 Episode 7 Jan 26, 2008
- E8 Episode 8 Jan 27, 2008
- E9 Episode 9 Feb 2, 2008
- E10 Episode 10 Feb 3, 2008
- E11 Episode 11 Feb 9, 2008
- E12 Episode 12 Feb 10, 2008
- E13 Episode 13 Feb 16, 2008
- E14 Episode 14 Feb 17, 2008
- E15 Episode 15 Feb 23, 2008
- E16 Episode 16 Feb 24, 2008
- E17 Episode 17 Mar 1, 2008
- E18 Episode 18 Mar 2, 2008
- E19 Episode 19 Mar 8, 2008
- E20 Episode 20 Mar 9, 2008
- E21 Episode 21 Mar 15, 2008
- E22 Episode 22 Mar 16, 2008
- E23 Episode 23 Mar 22, 2008
- E24 Episode 24 Mar 23, 2008
- E25 Episode 25 Mar 29, 2008
- E26 Episode 26 Mar 30, 2008
- E27 Episode 27 Apr 5, 2008
- E28 Episode 28 Apr 6, 2008
- E29 Episode 29 Apr 12, 2008
- E30 Episode 30 Apr 13, 2008
- E31 Episode 31 Apr 19, 2008
- E32 Episode 32 Apr 20, 2008
- E33 Episode 33 Apr 26, 2008
- E34 Episode 34 Apr 27, 2008
- E35 Episode 35 May 3, 2008
- E36 Episode 36 May 4, 2008
- E37 Episode 37 May 10, 2008
- E38 Episode 38 May 11, 2008
- E39 Episode 39 May 17, 2008
- E40 Episode 40 May 18, 2008
- E41 Episode 41 May 24, 2008
- E42 Episode 42 May 25, 2008
- E43 Episode 43 Jun 1, 2008
- E44 Episode 44 Jun 7, 2008
- E45 Episode 45 Jun 8, 2008
- E46 Episode 46 Jun 14, 2008
- E47 Episode 47 Jun 15, 2008
- E48 Episode 48 Jun 21, 2008
- E49 Episode 49 Jun 22, 2008
- E50 Episode 50 Jun 28, 2008
- E51 Episode 51 Jun 29, 2008
- E52 Episode 52 Jul 5, 2008
- E53 Episode 53 Jul 6, 2008
- E54 Episode 54 Jul 12, 2008
- E55 Episode 55 Jul 13, 2008
- E56 Episode 56 Jul 19, 2008
- E57 Episode 57 Jul 20, 2008
- E58 Episode 58 Jul 26, 2008
- E59 Episode 59 Jul 27, 2008
- E60 Episode 60 Aug 2, 2008
- E61 Episode 61 Aug 3, 2008
- E62 Episode 62 Aug 9, 2008
- E63 Episode 63 Aug 24, 2008
- E64 Episode 64 Aug 30, 2008
- E65 Episode 65 Aug 31, 2008
- E66 Episode 66 Sep 6, 2008
- E67 Episode 67 Sep 7, 2008
- E68 Episode 68 Sep 13, 2008
- E69 Episode 69 Sep 14, 2008
- E70 Episode 70 Sep 20, 2008
- E71 Episode 71 Sep 21, 2008
- E72 Episode 72 Sep 27, 2008
- E73 Episode 73 Sep 28, 2008
- E74 Episode 74 Oct 4, 2008
- E75 Episode 75 Oct 5, 2008
- E76 Episode 76 Oct 12, 2008
- E77 Episode 77 Oct 18, 2008
- E78 Episode 78 Oct 19, 2008
- E79 Episode 79 Oct 25, 2008
- E80 Episode 80 Oct 26, 2008
- E81 Episode 81 Nov 1, 2008
- E82 Episode 82 Nov 2, 2008
- E83 Episode 83 Nov 8, 2008
- E84 Episode 84 Nov 9, 2008
- E85 Episode 85 Nov 15, 2008
- E86 Episode 86 Nov 16, 2008
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows King Sejong and his retainers as they work to improve the Joseon Dynasty.
When was it released?
The television series was released in 2008.
What major invention is featured?
The drama depicts the invention and introduction of Hangul, the native Korean alphabet.
Why was Hangul created?
It was developed because the previous reliance on Chinese characters made written communication difficult for ordinary people.
What is the tone of the show?
It is a full-scale political drama focusing on the prosperity of the dynasty and cultural development.